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The
2009 professional tennis year will be dominated by
the four grand slams, the Australian Open, the French
Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. Always highly coveted
and fiercely contested tournaments, they are sure
to produce tennis of the highest quality.
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Australian
Open 2009
Tournament Dates: 19 January – 1 February
Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne
Holder Men’s Singles Title: Novak Djokovic
Holder Women’s Singles Title: Maria Sharapova |
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Due
to the potentially extreme climatic conditions in
Melbourne, the Australian Open is regarded as one
of the most physically demanding tournaments of the
tennis year. Summer temperatures can regularly reach
30c and tournament organisers have implemented an
extreme heat policy to protect competitors from the
arduous effects of the weather.
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In
2008 Novak Djokovic took the men’s single crown defeating
Frenchman Jo-Wilfred Tsonga in the final, the Serbian’s
first grand slam title.
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Sharapova triumphed in the Women’s event, beating Ana
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French
Open 2009
Tournament Dates: 24 May – 7 June
Venue: Roland Garros, Paris
Holder Men’s Single Title: Rafael Nadal
Holder Women’s Single Title: Ana Ivanovic |
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The
clay of Roland Garros has broken the hearts of many
players wishing to complete a grand slam sweep, with
a slow demanding surface testing not only the physical
but also the mental resolve of the competitors.
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Rafael
Nadal won his fourth straight title in 2008 with his
victim, Roger Federer, easily defeated in straight
sets.
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Ana
Ivanovic will be defending the Women’s title following
her two set victory over Dinara Safina.
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Wimbledon
Championship 2009
Tournament Dates: 22 June – 5 July
Venue: All England Tennis Club,
London Holder Men’s Single Title: Rafael Nadal
Holder Women’s Single Title: Venus Williams |
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The
only grass tournament in the grand slam calendar,
Wimbledon remains unique in atmosphere and tradition.
The new retractable roof is set to be ready in time
for the 2009 championship in an attempt to tame the
capricious London weather.
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2008
saw the longest Men’s single final in Wimbledon history,
resulting in Rafael Nadal defeating Roger Federer
if five epic sets.
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William’s sisters contested the Women’s final with the
elder Venus overcoming Serena in two sets. |
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US
Open 2009
Tournament Dates: 31 August – 13 September
Venue: Flushing Meadows, New York
Holder Men’s Single Title: Roger Federer
Holder Women’s Single Title: Venus Williams
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The
final slam of the year is the US Open. With its high
energy, high octane profile, the tournament provides
a fitting climax to the grand slam year and is played
in front of exuberant, extrovert crowds.
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Roger
Federer defeated first time finalist Andy Murray in
2008 to claim his fifth successive title.
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Serena
Williams compensated for her Wimbledon disappointment
by defeating Jelena Jankovic to secure the 2008 crown,
the ninth grand slam title of her career.
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