Remembering Karolj

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The untimely death of tennis superstar Karolj Seles brought intense remorse among fans and player alike. Karolj, who died of prostrate and stomach cancer, is most remembered for the cartoon characters he designed in tennis balls in order to keep his children's interest on the game in tact.

Personalities, Tennis, Seles, Karolj

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The encore of Alex Corretja

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Alex Corretja's quarterfinal loss to Pete Sampras at the 1996 US Open in Flushing Meadows, NY, was a highly memorable match that made the Spanish tennis player a sensation. Barcelona-native Corretja believes his heartbreaking loss to Sampras gave him newfound confidence.

Author: Clarey, Christopher
Biography, Corretja, Alex

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Rafter shock

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Patrick Rafter has made a name for himself as one of tennis' most admired players after winning the 1997 US Open. Rafter, whose ranking remarkably shifted from 62nd in 1996 to 3rd in 1997, was given the Most Improved Male Pro Award.

Author: Clark, Christopher
Rafter, Patrick

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Subjects list: Behavior, Tennis players
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