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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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Twitpic of the Week: John Isner

John Isner carrying Steve Smith's son at the Carolina Panthers game.  That kid clearly has the best view in the house. 

Pic via Yahoo! Sports

Tweeted by @anjatenniskid

Isner and Monfils Hug It Out

The Gael Monfils/John Isner battle last night was an absolute classic.  Despite three rain delays (four warmups), muggy conditions, and a 1:15AM finish time, the match was high quality from beginning to end.  An enthusiastic crowd stayed for the duration and cheered hard for both guys.  But the most impressive thing about the match was the sportsmanship.  These guys bring out the best in each other and the moment at the net was surely one to remember.  THEY PUT DOWN THEIR RACKETS TO HUG.  Too sweet. 

They also both came to press afterwards, and you can check out their great pressers here.

Americans weigh in on Kendrick vs. Odesnik

Wayne Odesnik and Robert Kendrick were the talk of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic earlier this week, which is quite unusual since between them, they only won 2 games in the main draw (Kendrick didn't play and Odesnik lost 6-1 6-1 to Radek Stepanek). 

Though drastically different in games and personality, the journeymen have two things in common: they're American and they've received doping suspensions.  Fellow American players James Blake, John Isner, and Ryan Sweeting had no qualms drawing comparisons between the two in their press conferences after their victories in the first round. 

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Photos From Around The Grounds At Legg Mason

Here are some of my favorite photos from day 2 through day 4 the Legg Mason Tennis Classic.  If you want to check out more photos, head on over to the OnTheGoTennis Facebook Page.  Enjoy!

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Ryan And John Play Football (The American Kind)

Sometimes when you get to the grounds early, you see some pretty cool things, like this little story I am going to tell you.....

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