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In fotos: Exho, exho… exho

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Justine Henin made her comeback played an exhibition match against Kirsten Flipkens at the 7th CPH Women Tennis Trophy in Charleroi, Belgium. She won 6-4, 6-4.

Looking at Justine’s photos, it seems like it’s the finals of a Grand Slam. Lighten up!

Like these two at The Beauty Challenge in Brazil.

This is how I expect an exhibition to look like. Lots o’ happy.

¡Viva España!

Spain won their second consecutive Davis Cup today. Rafael Nadal, David Ferrer and the doubles team of Fernando Verdasco and Feliciano Lopez denied the Czech Republic team any hope in this tie by winning all their matches. Though, not without drama- David ran into trouble (aka Radek Stepanek) in his match but he toughed it out for his country for 4 whole hours and secured an awesome come from way behind win.

Boy, did Spain need this win. Rafa and Nando had terrible end of the season runs, David needed something for his entire season to be somewhat memorable and Feli, well, he’s just there to be sexy and can do whatever he pleases.

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In video: Masha gets married

Just kidding!

Hey, she said, “this is a wedding,” so don’t blame me for leading you on. Chileans are funny, no? Fernando Gonzalez does not give that away.

Maria Sharapova is currently on her Maria Sharapova South American Tour. She was in Chile yesterday, did some press and played an exhibition match against Wimbledon foe, Gisela Dulko. On Saturday, December 5, Masha will end her tour in Sao Paolo, Brazil where she and Gise will have a go at it again on court.

Amélie, tu nous manqueras!

Former World Number 1 and 2-time Grand Slam champion, Amélie Mauresmo, announced her retirement from professional tennis today at a press conference in Issy-Les-Moulineaux, France.

Amélie nabbed 25 titles in her 16-year career including the 2006 Australian Open and Wimbledon titles. Fittingly so, her last title came from this year’s Open GDF SUEZ in her home country, France.

“I dreamt of this career, I dreamt of winning a Grand Slam title,” she said. “I lifted trophies in every city in the world and I lived 10 magical and unbelievable years.”

And of course some idiot asks her about coming back ala Justine Henin because that’s what you ask a player who just announced her retirement.

“Even if I’ve learned to never say never,” Amélie said. “The players you are thinking about stopped earlier than me before coming back.”

Momo, you will surely be missed!

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