INSIDE THE BASELINE
Late Spring 2003
Welcome to Tennis at BellaOnline! You can find us online at http://Tennis.BellaOnline.com. Stop by and check us out, and don't forget to bookmark the URL.
You are also invited to "talk tennis" in the Bella Tennis forum at http://www.bellaonline.com/code/forum/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum;f=105 We're a fun community of tennis fans and fanatics, so if you're interested in learning the game, improving to another level, or have a question about strategy, this is the place to be and be seen. Surf on over and join a discussion, or post a new message. We're here to help.
As always, we would really appreciate your feedback on the site and also this newsletter so that we can continue to provide you with the information you need. Email comments, suggestions and ideas to Tennis@BellaOnline.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
A N N O U N C E M E N T
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F E A T U R E D . A R T I C L E
The Wimbledon Fortnight
The tradition continues as the Wimbledon Championships commence, where the world’s top players contest the most prestigious event in tennis.
Check out the complete article index for Tennis at BellaOnline to help you get all the tennis information you want with fast and easy access.
C U R R E N T . D I S C U S S I O N S
Visit the Bella Tennis forum at http://www.bellaonline.com/forum/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=forum;f=105. New articles are announced there, tennis news and results are posted, and you can meet others in our online community. Your comments and questions are always welcome! Here are a some of our current discussions:
Pete Sampras MIA
Wimbledon without Pete Sampras? After winning the 2002 U.S. Open, he began considering retirement, but most thought he would try for one more Wimbledon. Now, news that he has withdrawn. Do you think Pete should retire?
Top Spin Question
I feel that I need to learn top spin to carry my game to the next level, but have not figured out how to do it yet...any tips from anyone would be appreciated.
Hot Guys in Tennis
I know this really HOT guy who plays tennis. I took up tennis as a hobby just so he would think that I was cool. However, it turned out to be really fun so when he didn't take and interest in me, I wasn't too dissapointed.
R E C O M M E N D E D . R E A D I N G

Tennis Confidential: Today's Greatest Players, Matches, Controversies
This informative and entertaining collection of previously published features, essays, and interviews provides followers of the game much to savor. Fein analyzes the sport's hot issues and controversies, including equal prize money and the rankings debate, with a full accounting of the games most cherished records.
T A L K . T O . U S
Questions, comments, ideas and suggestions are always welcomed and strongly encouraged. Please feel free to send an email if there's something you want to know, an opinion you want to share, or just to say "hi". We're here to help, and are happy to be of assistance.
Thanks for reading, and have fun on the courts!
Until next time,
Sandra Eggers, BellaOnline's Tennis Host
Tennis@BellaOnline.com
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