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 The Hot List
Posted: Monday August 16, 1999 10:09 AM
Sports Illustrated's Jon Wertheim takes a weekly look at who's hot and who's not in the tennis world. AD IN Steffi Graf: Simply the best. Now, if only she can find the joy that often seemed to elude her while she played tennis. Pete Sampras: Says, "G'day, mate," to Rafter in Cincy finals. After a desultory first half of the year, the world's No. 1 player has suddenly reeled off 22 wins in a row. Serena Williams: In her first tournament since the French Open, Lady Lats steamrolls Martina Hingis in semis and goes on to win Acura Classic. Julie Halard-Decugis: Though she falls in Acura final, little-known femme takes out Mary Pierce and Lindsay Davenport with savvy shotmaking and go-for-broke tennis. Michael Chang: Quarterfinal showing in Cincinnati -- including wins over Marat Safin, Alex Corretja, and Cedric Pioline -- shows that the gas gauge isn't totally on empty. AD OUT Tennis fans: You knew it was coming eventually, but Graf's retirement is a profound loss. Lindsay Davenport: Sloppy play against Halard-Decugis in Acura semis spoils return to her hometown tournament. Anna Kournikova: Stress fracture in right foot might sideline her for U.S. Open. X-ray technician is the first non-paparazzi member to photograph her this year. Simon Larose and Derek Turek: Cheech and Chong doubles team robbed while trying to score some pot at a USTA Challenger event in Binghamton. Say, didn't you used to be Irina Spirlea? Click here to send a question or
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