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Talking Points 2005

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Comebacks? Bah! Humbug!

According to WTA Tour CEO Larry Scott, Martina Hingis' return "will add another level of excitement to the sport and enhance the incredible rivalries and roster of big-name stars". Is he right? Or is she setting herself up for humiliation?

19 December 2005

Federer sees red!

Was a red shirt the catalyst for David Nalbandian's victory over Roger Federer in the Masters Cup final?

22 November 2005

The WTA Championships - angst or aspiration?

Why has the end-of-season spectacular failed to live up to expectations?

28 October 2005

Doubles players get animated

The new ATP chairman, Etienne de Villiers, will be put to the test as doubles players turn up the heat over rule changes.

14 October 2005

Why is Sania Mirza the object of a fatwa?

Is Sania Mirza a "corrupting influence" or an inspiration to young Muslim women?

15 September 2005

Hawkeye and the last of the line judges

Why did the USTA pull the plug on electronic line-calling systems at the 2005 US Open?

18 August 2005

Ashes to Ashe's

As the 2005 US Open approaches, what is the legacy of Arthur Ashe?

27 July 2005

The demise of the doubles specialist

The days of the doubles specialist are numbered following the ATP's announcement of changes affecting all aspects of the professional doubles game.

19 July 2005

Another gold for Coe

A statue of Lord Coe should occupy the vacant plinth in Trafalgar Square following London's successful Olympic bid.

6 July 2005

Is serve-and-volley dead?

Is Tim Henman's early exit at Wimbledon further evidence that serve-and-volley is dying?

24 June 2005

Kit wars in Logoland

Nike and Adidas have thrown down the gauntlet to the tennis authorities. How should they respond?

12 May 2005

Nadal can win Roland Garros on his debut

Rafael Nadal has never played at the French Open, but will start as one of the firm favourites for the title

19 April 2005

Does Federer have an Achilles' heel?

Will Federer achieve what Sampras couldn't? Or will he also miss out on a French Open title?

31 March 2005

Is sport necessarily a cultural force for good?

Does sport deserve to be used as a tool of international diplomacy?

21 March 2005

Mirza has more barriers to break

Sania Mirza can achieve her top 10 goal and serve as a wonderful role model for young Indian Muslim girls.

16 February 2005

Ellen MacArthur pushes the ordinary envelope

The inspirational effect of Ellen MacArthur's record-breaking solo circumnavigation.

8 February 2005

Time runs out for Agassi

Is there still room at the top for Andre Agassi after his defeat at the hands of Roger Federer in the Australian Open?

1 February 2005

The strengthening case for a grand slam event in Asia

The tsunami disaster bolsters the case for a fifth grand slam - preferably in the affected area of Southern Asia.

13 January 2005

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