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Andy Roddick Set to Retire following the 2012 US Open

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I'm not going to pretend I've been a huge fan of either Andy's game or antics, but the GOAT of post-match pressers sure will be missed. Here are a few of his finest performances in the press room and during the on-court interviews.  

Nole's UNIQLO US Open Kit

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This photo of Novak Djokovic... Great pick, UNIQLO web / graphic design team. There's just not much in it that would fall on the short end of perfection. And yes, that includes the kit. Amazing colour, fitting cut (if you're a fan of tight shorts). Just overall, quality stuff. The UNIQLO performance wear is now exclusively available in NYC stores.

Ana Ivanovic's US Open 2012 Dress

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And here they are, promotional photos of the dress and shoes Ana Ivanovic is sporting at the 2012 US Open . This is the same dress design, adidas Women's adizero Tennis Dress , she wore at Wimbledon earlier this year, just in a different color. The dress features an asymmetrical neckline, sublimated embossed graphic print, and Infrared line detail that shapes the body. Lightweight fabric provides extra comfort and comes with 3-in-1 package with matching bra and tights. (Technical Benefits: ClimaCool, ForMotion, Fabric: 100% Polyester interlock). The promo pics have Ana wearing the adidas Women`s Adizero Tempaia II Tennis Shoes in white with pink detailing. Meanwhile, she played her Round 1 match in the pink version with white detailing. Mix and march!

Anti-stress sound therapy for all of you, tennis nerds!

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Is there a sound any better to a tennis fans, players, whatever than a sound of a tennis ball meeting the racket? Probably not. So here, for your listening (eventually viewing, especially if you're a one-handed backhand fetishist), a video of Roger Federer and Richard Gasquet practising at the 2011 US Open. You might need to tune out the sound of an airplane once or twice though...

Move over, Jelena Ristic! There's a new kid in town. Literally!

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Check out this video of a cute kid in the audience watching Novak Djokovic's practice prior to the start of the US Open and asking Novak to marry him. Nole, being the good-natured everyone's clown, invited the boy on court and allowed him to hit several serves. Now, all together: "Awwww!".

Tennis Resort of the Week: 4* Wyndham WestwardLook Resort in Tuscon, Arizona

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4* Wyndham WestwardLook Resort   Photos Virtual Tours Map & Attractions Rooms & Rates   US & Canada: 1-800-780-5733 Europe: 00-800-11-20-11-40 Promo Code: 326379   Low Price Guarantee Location This 80-acre resort overlooks Tucson from the desert foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains, 1 mile from Tohono Chul Park and 8 miles north of downtown Tucson. Features  Resort amenities at Westward Look Resort include horseback riding, nature trails, a natural history museum, 3 pools, a tennis center, spa services, and a 4-star restaurant. The 244 air-conditioned guestrooms and suites at Westward Look Resort have patios or balconies; vaulted ceilings; Southwestern décor; and views of desert, mountains,...

Tennis Resort of the Week: 4* Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa - A KSL Luxury Resort, Rancho Mirage, California

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4* Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa - A KSL Luxury Resort US & Canada: 1-800-780-5733 Europe: 00-800-11-20-11-40 Promo Code: 326379 Photos Map & Attractions Rooms & Rates Near shopping/dining Across the road from the River dining, shopping, and entertainment complex, this 240-acre Rancho Mirage resort is 11 miles from downtown Palm Springs. Lazy river and golf Rancho Las Palmas features a swimming and recreation complex with a lazy river, water slides, and beach. Guests also have access to an adjoining country club with a golf course and tennis center. High-speed Internet Rancho Las Palmas guestrooms are in 2-story buildings and include balconies or patios, Spanish Colonial-inspired decor, and high-speed Internet access. More room information   Read more after the jump.

Nole's Logo Explained (video)

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I was playing around YouTube looking for some Rogers Cup videos and stumbled upon this video illustrating the process of the development of Novak's ND logo. Pretty neat.

Tennis Resort of the Week: 5* Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, Arizona

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5* Fairmont Scottsdale Princess   Low Price Guarantee US & Canada: 1-800-780-5733 Europe: 00-800-11-20-11-40 Promo Code: 326379  Photos   Virtual Tours     Map & Attractions     Rooms & Rates Location Located in Scottsdale, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is in the desert and close to Tournament Players Club, Equidome Arena, and Grayhawk Golf Club. Additional area points of interest include Taliesin West and Desert Ridge Marketplace. Features Dining options at Fairmont Scottsdale Princess include 4 restaurants and a bar/lounge. Room service is available 24 hours a day. Recreational amenities include 4 outdoor swimming pools. Also located on site are a golf course, a health club, a spa tub, a sauna, and a fitness facility. The property's full-service health spa has body treatments, massage/treatment rooms, facials, and beauty services. This 5.0-star property has a business cente...

Rogers Cup 2012 in One Photo

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Ace, the Tennis Canada mascot, helping to dry the court during one of 4 rain delays during the Saturday night Semi Final between Novak Djokovic and Janko Tipsarevic. Photo by MegiMK.

Rogers Cup 2012 Final: Novak Djokovic vs Richard Gasquet

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 Photos by MegiMK. More after the jump.

Rogers Cup 2012 Semi Final: Novak Djokovic vs Janko Tipsarevic

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    Photos by MegiMK.

Rogers Cup 2012 Quarter Final: Novak Djokovic vs Tomy Haas

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Somehow I managed to take as many Tommy Hass as ZERO. Ooops! Photos by MegiMK. More after the jump.

Rogers Cup 2012 Quarter Final: Richard Gasquet vs Mardy Fish

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  Photos by MegiK. ore after the jump.

Rogers Cup 2012: Fyrstenberg / Matkovski vs Melzer / Paes

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 Photos by MegiK.

Regers Cup 2012: Nole Through the Lens

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Photos by MegiMK. More after the jump.

Rogers Cup 2012: Richard Gasquet / Julien Benneteau vs Tomas Berdych / Florian Mayer

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 Photos by MegiMK. More after the jump.