Daily Archives: 16 May, 2009

Agassi tips Andy Murray for Grand Slam success

16 May, 2009 – 5:38 pm

Andy Murray has the pedigree to become a multiple Grand Slam winner, according to former Wimbledon champion Andre Agassi.
Speaking to the press ahead of Sunday’s Centre Court Celebration event, the American dismissed the notion that the Scot wasn’t ready yet for a Grand Slam victory.
“I think he will win multiple Grand Slams. His game has [...]

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Agassi, Henman and Clijsters looking forward to Centre Court Celebration

16 May, 2009 – 5:16 pm

Andre Agassi is excited to be partnering wife Steffi for Sunday’s Centre Court Celebration.
The 1992 Wimbledon champion revealed how he and his spouse jumped at the chance to play in the one-off event when they received the call last autumn.
“This is an honour to be part of history here… [Wimbledon] meant a lot to us [...]

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Centre Court calls Kim out of retirement

16 May, 2009 – 3:22 pm

Former world No. 1 Kim Clijsters has thanked Wimbledon for reigniting her passion to play and enticing her out of retirement.
The Belgian, who retired in May 2007, said it was the call from the All England Club to play in Sunday’s Centre Court Celebration that stoked her competitive spirit.
“I have to thank Wimbledon for asking [...]

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