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Over-30s not slowing down

...average age at the top 100 has increased by a few years since I first came on the tour."Bjorn Borg retired at 25. Boris Becker was done playing full time at 28. Patrick Rafter quit at 28, and Marat Safin and Gustavo Kuerten walked away at 29...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/other-sports/2013-04-02/over-30s-not-slowing
Martina Hingis elected to Tennis Hall of Fame

...has held key roles as a coach, player manager and tournament promoter. His most noted client was Hall of Fame member Boris Becker.The induction ceremony is July 13 in Newport, R.I.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/2013-03-04/martina-hingis-elected-tennis-hal
Roddick, Williams win easily in first round

...Bernard Tomic of Australia, who at last year's Wimbledon became the tournament's youngest quarterfinalist since Boris Becker.Another test against another kid.Roddick, a former No. 1 who is seeded 20th at Flushing Meadows, is coy when...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/other-sports/2012-08-28/roddick-williams-win
Williams sisters, Wozniacki out

...18-year-old Bernard Tomic of Australia became the youngest man in the Wimbledon quarterfinals since 1986, when Boris Becker went on to win his second title in a row;- 2010 runner-up Tomas Berdych went out in straight sets against 10th-seeded...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/sports/other-sports/2011-06-27/williams-sisters-woz
Federer upset at Wimbledon

...can also claim the top ranking if Nadal fails to defend his title.Tomic was the youngest man to start in the men's draw this year, and is the youngest to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals since Boris Becker defended his title in 1986.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/latest-news/2011-06-29/federer-upset-wimbledon
Georgia teen upsets former No. 1 at Wimbledon

...the place," Oudin's father, John, said in a telephone interview. "When I think about watching Bjorn Borg and Boris Becker in their starched whites at Wimbledon, I just can't believe Melanie is there. It's hardly any words other than...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2009/06/28/oth_529113.shtml
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Wimbledon unveils Centre Court roof to public

...Grace" in the center of the court. The 15,000 spectators - along with invited guests such as former tennis great Boris Becker - collectively raised their heads and cameras as the 10 trusses supporting a translucent canvas slowly covered the court...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2009/05/18/oth_524351.shtml
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Woods chasing history again at British Open

...he gets hit with that he'll lose. Given normal luck with the weather I can't see anybody beating him." Much as Boris Becker embraced Roger Federer matching his record winning streak at Wimbledon this month, Thomson would welcome Woods' company...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2007/07/18/gol_136214.shtml
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Federer stands alone among peers

...Australian Open - Federer already has put himself among the elite in tennis history. He's tied his boyhood idols, Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg, among Open-era players, is one behind John McEnroe and Mats Wilander, two behind Agassi, Jimmy...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2005/09/13/oth_1743.shtml
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Federer surges past Agassi to win U.S. Open

...Federer said. "To play against Andre in New York, it's a dream." Federer moved into a tie with Stefan Edberg and Boris Becker for Grand Slam titles among Open era players, and one behind John McEnroe and Mats Wilander. Pete Sampras holds the...

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/2005/09/12/oth_1642.shtml
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