Fan Club: The Good, the bad, and the crazy

Sometimes, being a manic fan can the most rewarding affliction in the world.  Waving the Swiss flag in 2006, cheering on Novak Djokovic in 2011 in mispronounced Serbian, raising a knee and fist in time with Nadal in 2010; all good.  At some point, though, things take a turn for the worse.  Supporting Federer now without losing your dignity?  It’d be easier to show more grace running naked up the street.  Vamosing on Nadal can’t be easy either, and yelling for Murray?  Well, who said that’s ever been anything but bad news?  But heartbreak won’t stop a true fan.  These are the people that admit they’re a little obsessive, that take the good times with the bad, and don’t stop being crazy for their player just because times are tough.  Chances are, we all have a little mad fan in us.  Every week we take a look at one high-profile fan and analyze just how crazy they are...

Today we bring you our first 'five', Cassie...

The Short

Cassie at the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships

Name: Cassie
Age: 18
Country: USA
Occupation: Student and sports blogger
Twitter handle: @tennisislife18
Blog: tennisislife18.tumblr.com
Crazy in love for: John Isner

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Tweets and twitpics of the week

If tennis doesn't work out, I know some salons that are hiring

@Stako_tennis ready to go out )) twitter.com/AnfisaB/status…

— Anfisa Stakhovska (@AnfisaB) January 21, 2012

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Tweets and Twitpics of the Week

John Isner found his second calling, Andy Murray and Laura Robson found their long lost twins, Conor Niland found himself joining in with the crowd, Serena Williams is trying to find Big Sascha a girlfriend, and many more!  Check out the Tweets and Twitpics of this week!

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Chck out the clay sculpture of a dog I made in thailand. I think I've found my calling after tennis! yfrog.com/kg91037436j

— John Isner (@JohnIsner) January 4, 2012

Andy and Robbo.....as uv never seen them before :) yfrog.com/nw4fyszj

— judy murray (@judmoo) January 6, 2012

@serenawilliams @bigsascha r u match maker now? lol

— victoria azarenka (@vika7) January 6, 2012

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Reading Room

If you've been hiding under a rock........Andy Murray has hired Ivan Lendl as his full time coach!

Rafael Nadal, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, and Gael Monfils brought in the New Year together as they sang to Coldplay.  It made me feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

After the New Year, Rafa enjoyed a candlelit date in Doha with Roger Federer.

Li Na helped raise awareness for Native Animal Rescue.  She is adorable when she says, "It’s my first time (holding an animal) and it’s one of the best experiences of my whole life."

Who does the Macarena to Adele?  Victoria Azarenka and Caroline Wozniacki do.

In other Caro news.....check out this video of Caroline Wozniacki, her boyfriend Rory McIlroy, and friend John Isner riding elephants in Thailand!

Ana Ivanovic shares some inside deets about her romance with Adam Scott.

Serena Williams has no regrets out her most recent outburst at the US Open.

and last but not least.....

Brisbane International has a great Youtube site! Check it out!

Tweets and Twitpics of the Week

Ivo Karlovic is a hard core Rihanna fan.  Who knew?

I just can't get over the fact that Boris Becker used the word DOPE.

Even though the USTA wants their money back, Alex Bogomolov, Jr. still loves them.

Everyone, including Mardy Fish, deserves a good pedicure from time to time!

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