A champion in life

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Former tennis player and coach Tim Gullikson died on May 3, 1996 after a long bout with brain cancer. As a player, Gullikson displayed a mastery of fast surfaces, especially grass, but, as a coach, he can best be remembered for his ability to bring out the best in his players.

Author: Doherty, Donna
Publisher: Miller Sports Group
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1996
Obituary, Tennis players, Tennis coaches, Gullikson, Tim

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Tennis does what?

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Nike's latest marketing ploy for its line of tennis clothes has angered members of the International Tennis Federation. The unconventional, anti-hero marketing pitch features the slogan 'Tennis Sucks' is aimed at teenagers who may feel that tennis is too uncool.

Author: Doherty, Donna
Publisher: Miller Sports Group
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1995
Marketing, Nike Inc., Sporting goods industry, Tennis

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Noah: coach of the year

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Yannick Noah, coach of the French Davis Cup team, was able to motivate his players to win the 1991 championship. Noah took a casual approach to tennis as a player, but he is inspiring as a coach.

Author: Doherty, Donna
Publisher: Miller Sports Group
Publication Name: Tennis
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0040-3423
Year: 1992
Management, Column, Biography, Davis Cup (Tennis), Coaches (Athletics), Athletic coaches, 1991 AD, Noah, Yannick

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