All Good Things Come to an End

As nothing lasts forever in life, all good things must, sooner or later, come to an end. Azarenka was among the few fortunate ones for whom the end came rather late, a fact that catapulted her to the top of the women's tennis.

Her unbeaten start to the season was the hottest topic on the tour so far this year. The Belorussian has been in sensational form in 2012, winning four titles and getting to a 26-0 record until the Miami quarterfinals. It wasn't all just a walk in the park though, the best example coming the the last 16, when the defending champion had to dug herself out of a big rabbit hole. Showing fierce determination and immense mental strength, she took advantage of Dominika Cibulkova's meltdown when serving for the match to achieve one of the most spectacular comebacks of her career, coming back from a 6-1,4-0/5-2 deficit to defeat the inspired Slovak. Having passed that hurdle, she was expected to resume her cruise through the draw, but her next opponent had other plans. Frenchwoman Marion Bartoli has been playing some of her best tennis lately. Never one to back down and accept defeat, she showed no fears or restraints while she washed Azarenka off the court with winners from all sides and positions. She quickly rose to a 4-0 advantage and, opposed to the Slovak, she hung on strongly, closing out the encounter in straight sets. Although all credit goes to Marion for playing utterly well, we must acknowledge the fact that Victoria was nowhere near her best. Probably tired after the Cibulkova marathon, she looked jaded, a sign that all those victories must have taken their toll.

While Marion targets a first success over Agnieszka Radwanska in the semifinal clash, the Belorussian needs now to rebound quickly and ensure a great start to her clay-court campaign. The first few matches will be key, but some quick wins can bring back her confidence, restoring her invincibility halo atop of the women's game.

Marion Bartoli showed just why she is one of the most dangerous players on the tour, becoming the first to defeat Azarenka this season, ending her 26 winning streak with a 6-3,6-3 victory in the quarterfinals in Miami.

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The Blonde or the Brunette? - Part 2

 

A few months ago, in the first episode of the Blonde vs the Brunette battle, blonde Daniela Hantuchova came back from a set down to reach the final of the Birmingham grass-court event. The fortnight of Miami though gave brunette Ana Ivanovic a shoot at revenge. And she took full advantage of it, cruising through a 6-2,7-6 win to set things straight in this interesting rivalry. 

The funny aspect of such a battle consists in the similarities between the two players. On top of being tall, slim and long haired, they are both ambassadors of the AdiZero line, thus they wear the same outfits. The Serb actually referred to this in her post-match interview. "It's pretty funny - we were joking, at least one was blonde and one was brunette. It would be a problem if I played Sorana," Ivanovic said. "But seriously, it is a little bit strange. You look up and see yourself. It's like, 'Is that a mirror?'" I would say it's quite a mirror though, as there is enough to separate the Serb from anyone on the tour, but it must be an awkward situation to be in. 

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The 2012 Spring Fashion Scoop

This year, spring was celebrated also on the tennis court, as many of the athletes were quick in marking the event with some new apparel. Known as the small Slams, the fortnights of Indian Wells and Miami provided them with best opportunity to showcase their latest garments.

Venus Williams - EleVen

The fashion highlight of year so far was the return of American Venus Williams, who made a comeback in Miami. She took the opportunity to also attest her designer credentials, delivering one of the finest EleVen collection. The American showed range, creativity, as well as an exquisite styling sense. Stretching from dresses to hot pants, her monochrome pieces are memorable and unique. The interesting black and white pattern has a vintage flair about it, while the pink touches on the dress give it a modern, edgy vibe. It is impressive how well Venus can transpose the current trends onto the tennis court. She should take much pride in being able to put together such a cohesive, actual collection. I really look forward to seeing more from her. Click here for more pictures with Venus' latest looks.

Julia Goerges - Nike

Petra Kvitova - Nike

The biggest novelties came from Nike's camp. While Adidas remained faithful to its colourful pink and orange garments presented at the start of the season, Nike finally gave up the purple and, copying its rival's strategy, replaced it with fresher colours. However, although the peachy pink and orange are indeed livelier, the results were rather disappointing as I must confess I am getting bored of seeing the same pieces changed from one colour to the other. The fact that Nike's main collection did not propose anything new since the end of 2011 indicates a severe lack of imagination. Also, I find it shocking that Petra Kvitova is still dressed in these tight tops that only reveal her belly. I find it unacceptable that a player who is fighting to become the face of the sport is not benefiting from a better styling team.

Maria Sharapova - NIKE 'Maria Sharapova' Group

Once a fierce fashion competitor for the best dressed list, Maria Sharapova continues to disappoint. In recent years, her signature line has become too commercial and the pieces are too dull and lacking any trace of a design element. Thus, they don't live up to her fashionista credentials. While some of her finest past creations screamed fashion, her recent clothes are the epitome of modern sport apparel. This is a huge loss for the tennis fashion.

Victoria Azarenka - NIKE

One of the few Nike player who manages to impress is Victoria Azarenka. The unstoppable Belorussian remains faithful to the sporty, sexy-chick look that carried her to the top of the ranking earlier this year. In Miami she opted for another pair of shorts, this time light blue, and a matching tank top. Never one of the fashionistas, Victoria is committed to maintaining her unblemished 2012 for as long as possible while still looking utterly sharp and hip. In this outfit she embodies a true tennis number 1.

Kim Clijsters - Fila

Jelena Jankovic - Fila

Vera Zvonareva - Fila

In team Fila, the biggest news was Kim Clijsters' return to action in Miami. However, the Belgian, who lost to compatriot Yanina Wickmayer in the third round, failed to impress also when it came to fashion. Her outfit was a bit too heavy and outdated, especially due to the strange black touches on both the skirt and the top. Also, the black-white-red combination can be tiresome at times. Vera Zvonareva was all candy-like in a pink ensemble, while her 'team-mate', Jelena Jankovic, scored incredibly well with her simple, cool dress. Either light blue or peachy pink, the garment is probably one of the best I saw her wear in her entire career. 

Roger Federer - NIKE 'Roger Federer' Group

In the men's camp, Roger Federer continues to maintain his fashion supremacy. The blue striped polo he wore at Indian Wells is one of the best attires I saw in quite a while on the ATP tour. It is definitely my favourite piece so far this season. His RF collection is proving a big hit, especially considering the rest rather dull Nike designs.

Mike & Bob Bryan - K-Swiss

Gael Monfils - K-Swiss

One of my favourite sport manufacturers, K-Swiss, continues to put forward an interesting, unique proposition. Nevertheless, they latest garments seem to be lacking a bit of the sparkle of their previous pieces. Also Gael Monfils seemed a bit too modestly looking wearing the grey-olive ensemble. In his case, vibrant, powerful colours that contrast his dark skin tone are recommended.

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V from Vintage Venus

It feels like forever since we last saw a full-strength Venus Williams grace the tennis courts. Being sidelined since last year's US Open, the American took her time to recover from Sjögren's Syndrome, a rare autoimmune disease that caused her fatigue and dizziness. She finally felt ready to make a comeback at Miami, one of her favourite WTA stops, where she hopes to rekindle the kind of form that got her three crowns in the late 90s.

Considering the little match practice she had under her belt, the American looked utterly impressive in her first round clash with Japanese veteran Kimiko Date-Krumm, cruising through a commanding 6-0,6-3 win. Nevertheless, her chances before the highly anticipated encounter with reigning Wimbledon champion were rather low. At number 134 in the world and a bit rusty after the lengthy lay-off, Venus seemed an easy target for the powerful Czech. However, as she did so many times in her career, she proved once again that she is not one to be easily written off. Relying on some heavy groundstrokes, she broke Kvitova in the 10th game and, back up by her huge serve, she took the first set 6-4. The Czech responded with an equally impressive service display and, after trading breaks in the beginning of the second act, she broke decisively at 3-2 to level the match. A few tight games lost in the beginning of the decider though were enough to completely derail Petra's game. She started a never-ending streak of unforced error that played right into her opponent's favour. The experienced Venus took full advantage of the situation reeling six consecutive games to take an emphatic 6-4,4-6,6-0 victory.

While the American will continue her successful return to tennis with a third round meeting with Canadian Aleksandra Wozniack, Kvitova is left to deal with yet another setback in her attempt to claim the number 1 spot from the invincible Azarenka.

Venus notched her 600th career win, stunning the world number 3, Petra Kvitova, 6-4,4-6,6-0 in the second round at Miami.

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Roger's Turning Tables

After his defeat to Rafael Nadal in the semis of the Australian Open, Federer looked set for yet another disappointing season. Nevertheless, after swallowing a tough loss to Isner in the Davis Cup in front of his crowd, the Swiss bounced back stronger than ever. A successful outing in Rotterdam opened the door to some exceptional performances. First came the final win in Dubai over long time foe Andy Murray and, now, the great fortnight in Indian Wells. Drawn against some of the most dangerous opponents on the tour, Federer shook off the fever that almost made his retire and battled his way to become the first player to win four titles in the Californian desert. 

It wasn't easy though, but he found a way to get himself out of trouble, especially in the early rounds when he faced young guns Denis Kudla, Milos Raonic and Thomaz Bellucci respectively. After a routine triumph over Juan Martin del Potro in the quarterfinals, the Swiss faced his stiffest rival, Rafael Nadal, in the last four. Showing that he has learned his lesson, Roger was extremely aggressive throughout the match, dictating the procedures with precise groundstokes and exquisite volleys. However, the biggest improvement was in his ability to capitalize on his chances. With a backhand that was working perfectly, he broke his opponent four times, as Nadal failed to adapt to the windy conditions. The score might suggest an easy victory, but a success over the Spaniard can never be easy. Roger played unbelievably though and, most important, he remained mentally strong in the latter phases of the dispute when Rafa was threatening to turn the match around. At 5-1 down in the second set, Nadal embarked on an amazing comeback, but Federer served an ace on match point at 5-4 to close the encounter. 

I think there's nothing sweeter for the Swiss than beating Nadal. Such a win usually generates a huge confidence boost which could be lethal for his next opponents. The first one to tackle a rejuvenated, overly confident Federer was John Isner. Playing the biggest final of his career in front of a partisan crowd, the home hope was not able to stay close to Roger for more than a set. After the Swiss sealed the first set tiebreak, he proved untouchable for the big serving American, who ended up losing 6-7,3-6.

In his last 41 matches, Federer lost only twice, to Nadal at Melbourne and to Isner in the Davis Cup. However, with his straight set wins this week, he has now avenged both defeats. He has also turn the tables on this arch rival, equaling Nadal's 19th Masters 1000 trophy record. With three consecutive titles indicate that sun has finally came to stay in Roger's life. The only thing missing to complete the rejuvenation is another Grand Slam crown and hopefully he can get it the next time of asking, at Roland Garros.

Federer avenged an earlier loss to Nadal, defeating the Spaniard 6-3,6-4 in the Indian Wells semifinals.

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Azarenka Takes It All

Azarenka's impeccable 2012 run continued after the Belorussian easily defeated Russian Maria Sharapova in the Indian Wells final to claim her fourth title of the year, her twelfth overall. Moreover, now at 23-0, she established the best start to a season since Martina Hingis' 37 consecutive wins in the beginning of 1997.

After barely escaping German rising star Mona Barthel in her opening match, Victoria raised her level, posing easy win over the likes of Svetlana Kuznetsova, Julia Goerges, Agnieszka Radwanska, respectively Angelique Kerber, on the way to the grand finale showdown with Sharapova. In a rematch of the Australian Open final, Victoria was again in full swing, controlling the battle from the baseline. Her array of precise groundstrokes and remarkable defensive skills were too much to handle for the Russian, who tasted another nail-biting defeat at the hands of her opponent. After Stanford 2010, Miami 2011 and Melbourne this year, she has now lost all four finals played against Azarenka. As the second ranked player, her inability to cause any damage to Azarenka's game shows just how much separates the latter from the rest of the field.
One win stood out this week, namely the one against Radwanska. The Pole, beaten only by Victoria so far this season, accused the world number 1 of simulating an ankle injury during their last encounter in the semifinals at Doha. The Belorussian kept herself out of any verbal dispute, but chose to settle things straight on court. Pumped up and extremely motivated, she quickly rose to 6-0,5-0 advantage before concealing two games to hand the Pole one of the worst defeats of her career. “I hope I was a good example of women’s tennis”, declared a delighted Azarenka, stressing she's not one you mess around with.
Next up for Victoria is one of her most glorious tournaments, the Premier event in Miami, where she starts as the defending champion. The old squad is back in action though and Kim Clijsters and the Williams sisters threaten to put an end to Victoria's sensation run. In her case, the ultimate test comes not so much in being able to keep winning forever, but in how she regroups after the loss. It will be shocking at first, but if she manages to bounce back quickly, the WTA tour will have finally found the undisputed queen it has been losing for for so long.

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Welcome Back, Ana Ivanovic!

Ana Ivanovic's problems in regaining the form that took her to world number 1 in 2008 are well documented by now. Nevertheless, we just got to admire the fierce determination and hard work she puts into getting her career back on track. The first signs of a rejuvenation came at the end of 2010, when, after pairing up with Heinz Günthardt, she picked up titles at Linz and Bali. Their collaboration came to an abrupt end in January 2011 though and the Serb was left wandering once again.
Desperately searching for something to boost her performances, she teamed up with Nigel Sears after Wimbledon, the former LTA coach making a serious contribution to the development of British tennis. Under his guidance, five British women broke into the world's top 100, out of which two made the top 50. Additionally, two girls (i.e. Laura Robson and Heather Watson) won junior grand slam titles. After a surprising first round defeat to Japanese Ayumi Morita at Stanford, Sear's help began to be noticed, as Ivanovic started to improve her results. Although she was by far nowhere near her utmost best, she remained patient and willing to go the extra mile. Her efforts paid off at the end of the season when she successfully defended her Bali Tournament of Champions crown. 

This success brough some much needed reassurance and, consequently, she started 2012 following the same approach. With a new mind-frame, she now works harder, keeps patient, enjoys tennis and, most important, takes it one match at a time. And it looks like, step by step, she is rediscovering the exciting Ana that thrilled the crowds with her ferocious forehand and whipping serve. After a fourth round defeat to Kvitova at the Australian Open, Ana rekindled her magic at Indian Wells, one her favourite stops on the WTA tour. The 2008 champion, Ivanovic posed some of her best wins in years, managing to take out last year's finalists, champion and former world number 1 Caroline Wozniacki in the last 16, respectively runner-up Marion Bartoli in the quarterfinals. Although a back injury forced her to retire during the semifinal clash with Russian Maria Sharapova, this week showed plenty of promising signs. It appears as though the once magnificient Ana Ivanovic still exists somewhere within. It's just a matter of bringing her out. If she can do that on a constant basis, the Serb will pose a huge threat to the leading squad atop of the rankings.

Ivanovic avenged the Dubai loss she suffered a few days ago to the Dane by beating her 6-3,6-2 in the fourth round of Indian Wells.

By beating Marion Bartoli 6-3,6-4, Ana avenged another loss, the Frenchwoman stopping her at the stage of the tournament last year.

A low back injury left Ana frustrated as she had to retire while trailing 6-4,1-0 to Maria Sharapova in their semifinal clash.

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Isner's BIG Breakthrough

After a couple of seasons of hanging around with the best players in the world, big server John Isner finally got his long awaited time to shine. Playing in front of a partisan crowd at Indian Wells, the American delivered a stellar performance to succumb world number 1 and defending champion Novak Djokovic and qualify for his first ATP Masters 1000 final. Independent on the result of Sunday's big finale, Isner achieved another career milestone. On Monday, when the next rankings will be released, he is guaranteed to crack the top 10 for the first time. Additionally, if he wins the title, he will become the best ranked American, replacing compatriot Mardy Fish as the new number 8.
Although he started the semifinal in the worst possible manner, losing serve early on, Isner found the strength to come back. The moment steering the rejuvenation occurred in the fifth game when his killer serve dug him out of big trouble. He hold to minimize the damage and continued to put pressure on the Serb, who eventually crumbled, failing to serve out the set at 5-4. Isner did great in taking his chances at the first time of asking and, with momentum on his side, he eventually closed the opener 9-7 in the tiebreak. Novak found something special in the second set, breaking John's blistering serves to level the match at one set all. The decider was an extremely tight affair, both player holding serve, despite the fact that the American had a match point on Djokovic's serve at 6-5. Nevertheless, Isner couldn't be denied. Unleashing some fierce serves, he proved the tougher of the pair in the tiebreak, winning it 7 points to 5.

As his quest for the first Masters trophy continues, he goes on face Roger Federer in today's final. Even though he defeated the Swiss in their last meeting, i.e. a surprise four sets victory in the Davis Cup tie, Federer is expected to be a very hard nut to crack this time. However, as he proved against Djokovic, Isner is not someone who can be easily written off.

Isner recorded his best career win as he took out world number 1 Novak Djokovic 7-6,3-6,7-6 in the semifinals at Indian Wells.

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The New American Idol

Those fearing the dark prospects of American tennis finally got something to cheer about, as their brightest upcoming star made another step in her quest for glory with a stunning victory over Petra Kvitova in the third round at Indian Wells. In a time when American players are few and not very well ranked, young Christina McHale is among the few that are standing out. She improved tremendously in the last year, her best results coming during the hardcourt season when she beat world number one Caroline Wozniacki, as well as Marion Bartoli. 

If twelve months ago she needed a wildcard to participate at Indian Wells, this year it was a completely different story for the 19 years old. A firmly established figure in the top 40, not only was she the highest ranked American entering the event, but she was also seeded. However, as the 32nd favourite, Christina's odds to advance deep into the draw were low, especially after being drawn to face Petra Kvitova in the third round. The reigning Wimbledon champion started their clash in imperious fashion, cruising through the first set, 6-2. A string of unforced errors were enough to derail her game though and the American took full advantage. Ensuring a break in the early stages of the second set, she went on to win five consecutive games, taking the encounter in the decider. When at her best, Kvitova is probably the best player in the world. Nevertheless, from time to time her level drops so low that practically anyone stands a chance of beating her. Something similar happened now. While McHale gave nothing away, she scattered shots off the court, allowing her opponent to take full control over the match. At 1-4 down in the third, she threatened to come back, holding a point for leveling at 4 all. Nonetheless, the errors kept flowing and the American sealed a stunning victory at the first time of asking.

Even though Petra was far below par, credit goes to Christina was playing exceptionally well. Her shots were extremely accurate, pushing her opponent deep behind the baseline and her serve was astonishing. Although many would argue that the Czech lost the match, I think that the American won it. She played smart, took her chance and ended up frustrating her rival. Overall, I was really impressed with her level. If she can continue this kind of form, and from what I've seen so far, I think she can, Christina McHale might well be exactly what American women's tennis needs. After the sudden faltering of teen sensation Melanie Oudin, the Americans are putting together a solid squad with McHale, Sloane Stephens, Jamie Hampton, Irina Falconi or Coco Vandeweghe hoping to emulate the success of Evert, Capriati, Seles, the Williams sisters or Lindsay Davenport.

Petra Kvitova was far below her best during an erratic display against McHale, losing 6-2,2-6,3-6 in the third round at Indian Wells.

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Azarenka Finds True Grit

This year has been more or less an all Azarenka affair, the Belorussian winning all three tournaments she entered, seldom being troubled or having to recover from extremely dangerous situations. Riding on an impressive 17-0 record in 2012, the world number 1 began her Indian Wells quest in imperious fashion, rising to what seemed an untouchable 6-4,5-1 lead against German riding star, Mona Barthel. If there was a dimension of the game where Azarenka showed vulnerability, it was her ability to close out an encounter. As she did when the duo met at the Australian Open, a bit of stumbling proved costly for Victoria, who saw her advantage being drastically reduced by her tenacious opponent. If in Melbourne she limited the damage by serving out a straight sets victory, this time around she failed to do so, allowing Barthel to level in the second set. With momentum on her side, the 21 years old German sealed the set in the tiebreak before building a 4-1/ 5-3 advantage in the decider. On the brink of defeat, the WTA leader showed just how determined  she is to keep her winning streak alive. Although she struggled with her groundstrokes and serve, Azarenka fought hard to succumb Mona, coming from behind to eventually win the battle 8-6 in the tiebreak.

I think this triumph is so important for Victoria not only because she maintains her impeccable record this season, but mostly because it shows just how must this player has grown mentally. In the past, the loss of the second set would unleash tremendous frustration, which would eventually cost her the match. As she very well stressed, "I could have been already beating myself up somewhere in my house after losing. But I'm here and I got through, and that's a good sign ... to win when you're not playing your best, it's more joyful." 

Having successfully completed her first big test of the year, Victoria looks now even more impressive than before. If she can carry on this attitude and maintain such true grit in the future, it would take something spectacular to stop her in her attempt to add all the big prizes to her resume.

Mona Barthel came really close to becoming the first player to beat Azarenka in 2012, as she led 4-1/ 5-3, but eventually failed to serve out the match twice in the decider.

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Maria Sharapova was never one to strike as the funny kind. Her fierce determination and intense demeanour during a tennis match created her the image of a tough, extremely focused woman you wouldn't want to mess around with.

However, playing former world number 1 Caroline Wozniacki in an exhibition encounter in New York, the Russian revealed her upbeat, entertaining temper as she danced with a member of the audience before losing a memorable exchange with Wozniacki's boyfriend, the 21 years old Irishman, Rory McIlroy. 

It was great to witness the two leading ladies enjoying themselves out there, as they put on a great show for the packed Madison Square Garden Arena. Also, it is reassuring to see Wozniacki glimmer, especially as she has struggled lately with her form, a string of uncharacteristic losses putting an end to her two year reign atop of the rankings. Golfer number 1 must be doing an awesome job off the court, the pair looking more in love than ever. Sharapova is also happily in love, the Russian star announcing her plans of marrying her fiance, the NBA basketall superstar, Sasha Vujacic.

Quoting from some famous lyrics, when love is in the air, the shinny, happy people are holding hands and laugh. Maria and Caroline shared a rare tennis moment which could very well reinforce Cyndi Lauper's anthem 'Girls just wanna have fun'.

Tennis Moods Style: Patrick Rafter

When it comes to men's tennis fashion, things might seem a bit dull. After a burst of colours and patters in the early 90s, the trends changed at the turn of the new millennium, many of the top players opting for plain monochrome outfits, which failed to ignite the interest. Sampras has never been one to shine on the tennis catwalk and, following Agassi's spectacular transformation from the fashion rebel to the laid back, stripped mid-aged guy, Patrick Rafter established himself as one of the brightest, most interesting fashion figures on the ATP tour. 

The Australian rose to prominence in 1997 with a surprising run to the US Open crown. Relying on impressive looks, long dark hair and cheerful apparel, Patrick thrilled the crowds with his entertaining serve and volley display, quickly becoming a fan favourite all over the world. 

The most exciting era in his fashion journey was in the late 90s, when he stole the show with a unique mix of patterns and bold colours which created some memorable outfits. Among them I would highlight the two winning looks he wore at the Flushing Meadows, namely the stunning striped back of his 1997 T-shirt and my old time favourite, the baseball inspired 1998 garments. During the 1999 season he took a rather Hawaiian approach with his pink flowered bermuda shorts and matching tops.

Early years

@New Haven 1997

@US Open 1997

@US Open 1998 

During the 1999 season

In the latter years of his career, Rafter adopted a more stylish look, as his wardrobe started to include simpler pieces. Inspired by his late found love for the grass-courts at Wimbledon where he lost two heart-breaking finals (i.e. in 2001 to Sampras, respectively in 2002 to Croat Goran Ivanisevic), he started using white on a regular basis. He retained his edgy fashion sense though by wearing some trademark bold colours from time to time, the best example being at the 2001 Australian Open, when he showcased a stunning orange top matched with grey shorts. An injury might have cut his career short, but he exited the game in true fashionisto style wearing a black and neon lemon green garment for his final New York appearance.

@Wimbledon 2000

Early 2001

@Wimbledon 2001

@Montreal 2001

@US Open 2001

Although his time on the ATP tour was rather short lived, the two time Grand Slam champion Patrick Rafter will always be remembered as one of the sport's best dressed leading figures. I hope will style will continue to inspire the new generation of tennis players. I see a bit of his exuberance and his trademark bold, vibrant colour combinations in Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, who looks determined to pull the men's tour out of the fashion boredomland it threatens to enter.

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