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Victoria Azarenka and Caroline Wozniakci plant trees in ThailandTennis has started, TENNIS HAS STARTED!  I want to run around and scream that from the top of my lungs, but since I don't want people to think I am odd, I'll just scream it on here. 

I am really excited about the beginning of the 2012 season because for me, and I would wager for many of you, TENNIS, whether watching it or playing it, is the best therapy money can't buy.  So, are you ready for the 2012 season to begin?  Just to wet your appetite, here are some tennis happenings around the globe:

In 2012, in addition to betting on your favorite player, you can place a bet on which "glamour couple" will do the best this season.  It's Wozzilroy vs.  Scottovic.  Let the games begin.

I am really excited that Venus Williams will be back on the big stage in 2012.  In this article, which has excerpts from her upcoming People magazine interview, Venus talks about her journey since being diagnosed with Sjogren's Syndrome.   In other Venus news, if you are a college student in the South Florida region, listen up!  V is holding a t-shirt contest where you can win a chance to meet her at the Sony Ericcson Open in Miami!

In addition to missing the Williams sisters, I've also really missed Kim Clijsters.  If you have missed her too, check out this video of her in Brisbane hanging out with her new friend Theresa!

Dani has got legs for days....

I think I just fell in love with David Ferrer even more (which I didn't think was possible), he prefers to be a "thinker" than a "sportsman."

Ana Ivanovic is a "Natural Beauty" as if we didn't already know...  :)

Some wonderful quotes on how tennis can reveal a lot about the meaning of life.

and finally....

Take a peek at what SI deems are the best tennis photos of 2011.

Happy Holidays everyone!

Photo:  Reuters

Tennis/Golf Power Couples: Which Would You Rather?

It's a fact that athletes love to date other athletes (or models, or actors, but we're not going there this time).  Recently, Ana Ivanovic rekindled her romance with golfer Adam Scott and has been photographed numerous times doing WAG duty while Adam plays in the Presidents Cup. 

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Andy Murray's Funny Interviews in Shanghai

Andy Murray was THE MAN at the Shanghai Rolex Masters, where on Sunday he successfully defended his title, completed the Asian hat trick, and passed Roger Federer in the rankings as the new number 3 in the world.

During the course of the tournament, Andy gave a couple of pretty funny interviews that I think you will enjoy.  The first interview is the video above in which he had to chose between Ana Ivanovic and Caroline Wozniacki, Adele and Lady Gaga, and.....perfume and a tie??  Yeah, he didn't get that question either, but it sure gave him the giggles!

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US Open Day 1 & 2: Highlights and Lowlights

You Talkin' To Me?Day 1 Catch Up:

Grigor Dimitrov's kiss seen 'Round The World' or maybe just in Louis Armstrong Stadium.  I'll admit, I'm a little jealous of Monfils.

Venus Williams wore a mullet.  Seriously.

Day 2 Highlights and Lowlights:

Highlight:  There were lots of besties out supporting each other today including:  Xavier Malisse watching Steve Darcis win a 5 set battle against Dimitry Tusunov, Alexandr Dolgopolov watching friend and countryman Sergei Bubka who also happens to be the boyfriend of Victoria Azarenka, and Pico's team watching countryman Maximo Gonzalez take on Stanislas Wawrinka.  Maximo had the Argentinians fired up after he took the first set, but eventually Stan prevailed in four 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, 6-3.

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Photos: Ana Ivanovic Practicing in Cincy

Ana Ivanovic and her new coach Nigel Sears hit the practice courts yesterday at the Western & Southern Open.  Ana will play her first round match against Alexa Glatch tonight on Center Court not before 7:00 pm.

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Fashion Police: WTA Pre-Wimbledon Party

There were so many beautiful women dressed to the nines that walked the WTA Pre-Wimbledon Party Red Carpet, that instead of showing them all to you, I've narrowed it down to the ensembles that I liked the best and the least to share with you.  It's my toned down version of The Fashion Police.  Here it goes.

BEST

Best Makeup:  Heather Watson wearing Mulberry

The overall look is very cluttered.  There's just too much fabric on the dress, and that paired with her booties makes the outfit look HEAVY, but I will say that I absolutely LOVE her makeup.   From the waist up, she looks adorable.

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Ana Ivanovic in Cosmopolitan Serbia

Ooooh la la.  Looking at pictures of Ana Ivanovic never gets old.  Recently she covered Vanidades Magazine, and now she is on the cover of Cosmopolitan Serbia.  In addition to the HOT photos, there is a great interview too, where she talks about booze and the qualities she is looking for in men.  You KNOW you want to know, so click here for a snippet of her interview.

Photos via Ana Ivanovic's website.