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2000 Features

12/26/00 - The Biggest Disappointments of 2000
A chronology of a few particularly unfortunate losses and thin draws this year.

12/19/00 - The Biggest Successes of 2000
A chronology of the best performances and most important victories in tennis this year.

12/11/00 - Major Records in Tennis History Maze
Try to weave your way through ten questions about the all-time tennis records with as few steps as possible.

12/03/00 - Kuerten Wins Masters Cup and Top Ranking for 2000
Gustavo Kuerten plays brilliantly to defeat Pete Sampras, then Andre Agassi, and claim the number one ranking for the year.

11/20/00 - Hingis Ends Season With Chase Win
The number one player of 2000 counts this title as her biggest win of the year.

11/09/00 - Singles Maze
Try to weave your way through ten singles questions with as few steps as possible.

11/03/00 - The Players Who Made Today's Tennis
The four players who most profoundly shaped the way tennis is played today.

10/26/00 - Volley Drills and Games
How to improve your net play by practicing with a friend.

10/19/00 - Doubles Maze
Try to weave your way through ten doubles questions with as few steps as possible.

10/12/00 - Finding the Right Lessons for Kids
Which type of tennis lesson will my kid enjoy most? In which will he/she learn fastest?

10/04/00 - How to Beat Four Major Player Types
How to handle dinkers, moon-ballers, power baseliners, and serve-and-volleyers.

09/28/00 - Venus and Yevgeny Take Singles Gold
A complete summary of the medal-rounds results of the 2000 Olympic tennis singles and doubles competitions.

09/16/00 - Tennis on the Cheap
If you don't think your budget is ready for tennis, here are some ideas that will change your mind.

09/11/00 - Venus and Marat Win U.S. Open
Marat Safin and Venus Williams declare a new level of speed and power in tennis as they capture the singles titles at the U.S. Open.

09/04/00 - U.S. Open 2000 Entering Week Two
A look back at week one and ahead to week two of the U.S. Open 2000 singles competitions.

09/01/00 - Clement Ousts Defending Champ Agassi
Arnaud Clement defeats Andre Agassi in the second round of the 2000 U.S. Open.

08/27/00 - U.S. Open Trivia Maze
Try to weave your way through ten U.S. Open questions with as few clicks as possible.

08/21/00 - Volley Repair
How to correct specific problems with your volley.

08/14/00 - Backhand Repair
How to fix problems with your backhand.

08/07/00 - Olympic Tennis: Not Worth The Trouble?
Several top pros say Olympic tennis isn't worth it.

07/31/00 - Equipment Quiz
Test your knowledge of racquets, balls, and strings.

07/22/00 - Spain Eliminates U.S. in Davis Cup
Spain wins the first two singles and the doubles matches to eliminate the United States and advance to the final against Australia.

07/16/00 - Forehand Repair
How to fix problems with your forehand.

07/10/00 - Deep Satisfaction for Pete and Venus
Pete Sampras breaks the all-time Grand Slam singles record, while Venus Williams fulfills a lifelong dream.

07/07/00 - This Time, It's Big Sister's Turn
The last time two sisters met this far into a Wimbledon, the younger sister won. Older sister Venus Williams avenges that loss by defeating Serena.

07/02/00 - Contenders Set for Week Two of Wimbledon 2000
The men's draw has some distinctly thin spots, while most of the serious female contenders advance comfortably.

06/27/00 - Wimbledon 2000 Online
Where to get the best Wimbledon coverage on the Internet.

06/19/00 - Serving Quiz
Learn more about the tennis serve by testing yourself with this fun quiz that grades itself.

06/11/00 - Kuerten Wins on Eleventh Match Point
Gustavo Kuerten finally puts Magnus Norman away in the 2000 French Open men's singles final.

06/05/00 - Women's Quarterfinals Set at French Open
Some interesting match-ups in the French quarterfinals. I'll venture a few predictions.

05/29/00 - Pete's Pistol Plugged Again by Clay
The French Open continues to be the one Grand Slam Pete Sampras can't capture. He loses in the first round today to Mark Philippoussis.

05/23/00 - Serve Repair
How to correct specific problems with your serve.

05/15/00 - New #1 Norman Wins Italian Open
Magnus Norman passes Andre Agassi in the rankings race, then defeats Gustavo Kuerten for the Italian Open singles title.

05/08/00 - Win With Consistency
How to play consistent tennis and win more matches.

05/01/00 - Rules Quiz
Test your knowledge of tennis rules.

04/24/00 - Pierce's Best Performance
Mary Pierce plays brilliant tennis throughout the 2000 Family Circle Cup.

04/20/00 - Gettin' Dirty: How to Win on Clay
Strokes and strategies that will improve your clay court results.

04/13/00 - Comparison of Backhand Grips
Understanding the Continental, Eastern, Western, and two-handed backhand grips.

04/06/00 - Simple Guide to Forehand Grips
An easy way to compare the Continental, Eastern, Western, and Semi-Western forehand grips.

03/30/00 - Court Surfaces Quiz
Test your knowledge of the three main types of outdoor court surfaces.

03/23/00 - Can Hingis Break Davenport's Streak?
Lindsay seems to have her number. What can Martina do?

03/09/00 - Top Ten Why Tennis is Tougher than Hoops
A completely unbiased comparison between returning a 135 m.p.h. serve and having four really big friends help you put a slow-moving ball into a basket.

03/02/00 - Anna Crushes; Pat and Monica Return
Anna Kournikova might soon break millions of hearts, while Patrick Rafter and Monica Seles come back strong from injuries.

02/24/00 - Groundstroke Quiz
Test your knowledge of forehands and backhands.

02/17/00 - Arthur Ashe: Much More Than Tennis
Few athletes have contributed as much as did Arthur Ashe.

02/10/00 - New Standards for Balls
During 2000 and 2001, tennis is experimenting with three kinds of tennis ball.

02/03/00 - Mini Tennis
A game that cultivates finesse and runs you ragged.

01/27/00 - Agassi, Hingis, and Davenport Set for Final
Agassi prevails in a brilliant semi, and if Kafelnikov wins tonight, we'll have two perfectly formful finals.

01/20/00 - Fourteen Seeds Out in Four Days
Is it the fast surface, early season rust, or both that are knocking seeds out of the 2000 Australian Open?

01/12/00 - Australian Open Loses Three Contenders
Three popular players withdraw due to injury, but the list of seeds promises plenty of interest.

01/06/00 - Sports That Hurt Your Tennis
Sports that might corrupt your tennis strokes.

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