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Fish vs. Dimitrov from Stephanie Myles on Vimeo.

Grigor Dimitrov made quick work of Mardy Fish at the Hopman cup, and Mardy didn't like it.  Video images here.  Funny slide show above via Open Court.

A LOT of people are starting 2012 in a bad way.  Injured.

Rafael Nadal added weight to his racket to improve his serve and gain length on his groundstrokes.

A great read from SI about why people shouldn't take Serena Williams so literally.

A new website called The Tennis Space, did a 60 second interview with Caroline Wozniacki.  Find out what movie star she would like to play her in a film!

Herbalife India is now sponsoring Somdev Devvarman.

If you are travelling to the Aussie Open this year, John Wertheim gives you some need to know tips.

and last but not least...

Caroline Wozniacki explains why she doesn't mind over exposing her relationship with Rory McIlroy.

Qualifiers Prove Their Quality To Record Cincinnati Crowd

By JAMES HENRY
OnTheGoTennis

CINCINNATI – Everywhere fans look, tennis is being played or practiced across 16 courts at the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati.

A whopping 38 first-round qualifying matches were contested – 14 for the ATP World Tour and 24 for the WTA. Of those 76 competitors, half will vie today for spots in the main draws.

That main draw action actually begins today with marquee matches between Juan Martín del Potro and Andreas Seppi, scheduled not before 2 p.m., and Marcos Baghdatis and James Blake, scheduled not before 7 p.m.

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Quick Q & A with Somdev Devvarman

After his first round victory at Legg Mason the personable Somdev Devvarman took the OnTheGoTennis Quick Q & A.  He talked about his love for his closet (don't you dare mess with it!), his many on-court superstitions, and the time Wayne Bryan made him sing. 

It's a bit hard to hear, but turn up the volume or put on your headphones- you don't want to miss this.