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Humour vs. Humour: Why Novak Djokovic's Saturday Won't Be "Super"

(For the wrong viewpoint in this Humour vs. Humour collaboration, please read Robert’s article. You may also like to check out Robert’s article if you enjoy fantasy writing...

Written by Frankie about 2 months ago 338 reads 50 comments
Humour vs. Humour: Why Djokovic or Verdasco Will Make the US Open Semifinals

Introduction After some intense calculations, the author of this piece has worked out that either Novak Djokovic or Fernando Verdasco will definitely make it as far as the semifinals of this year’s US Open...

Written by Frankie about 2 months ago 144 reads 14 comments
Andy Murray: Another Slam Passes Him By

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } It was reminiscent of the 2009 Australian Open: A certain Scot was declared a strong favourite for the title...

Written by Frankie about 3 months ago 272 reads 69 comments
Kim Clijsters, Venus Williams Serve Up Hot Bagels in the Big Apple

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Kim Clijsters continued her stunning comeback in formidable style on day seven of the US Open...

Written by Frankie about 3 months ago 92 reads 28 comments
Rewind 2003: The Coming of Andy Roddick

Introduction With the recent resurgence of a certain Mr. A-Rod, I thought it would be a good time to rewind to Sunday, Sept. 7, 2003; a date which is, no doubt, deeply engraved upon the mind of the American...

Written by Frankie about 3 months ago 215 reads 61 comments
Tennis Players Make Revenge Taste Sweet (Humour)

Frankie’s News is very happy to announce that one of our main rivals in the journalistic field of journalism has been well and truly silenced...for at least a couple of hours...

Written by Frankie about 3 months ago 197 reads 59 comments
Tennis G.O.A.T. Debate Finally Resolved (Humour)

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } Frankie’s Newsflash! G.O.A.T...

Written by Frankie about 5 months ago 244 reads 31 comments
So Close But Yet So Far: The Vanquished Heroes of Tennis

Being a huge, massive, somewhat unhealthily obsessed Roger Federer fan, I settled into my armchair at 1.30pm UK time on Sunday 5th July 2009 ready to watch my favourite player ever break Pete Sampras’ record of fourteen Grand Slams...

Written by Frankie about 5 months ago 186 reads 49 comments
Wimbledon Through the Eyes/Camera Lens of a Tennis Fanatic

Frankie's News is excited to report that Frankie herself has already paid a visit to the most prestigious event in the tennis calender this year...

Written by Frankie about 5 months ago 161 reads 44 comments
London Put on “Red Alert” As Murraymania Comes to Town!

Yes, the time has finally arrived. Get out your brollies (unless you have tickets for Centre Court) and prepare to eat lots of strawberries and cream...

Written by Frankie about 5 months ago 347 reads 36 comments
Do You Suffer from a Rafael Nadal Addiction?

Just a bit of fun! (Part Two) (As I am kind, I decided to write a companion article for all those Rafael Nadal fans out there who could not relate to my “Do You Suffer From A Roger Federer Addiction?” piece...

Written by Frankie about 6 months ago 505 reads 49 comments
Magnificent Murray Gives Dazzling Display On Day One

Normal 0 false false false MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } Before you ask, I’ll come out and admit it: Yes, I am a Brit...

Written by Frankie about 6 months ago 300 reads 41 comments
Novak Djokovic Ends His Relationship with Rafael Nadal (Humor)

Frankie's News has today intercepted a letter from Novak Djokovic—a tennis player known for his sense of humour—to his (former) tennis buddy, Rafael Nadal. However, this letter is anything but funny...

Written by Frankie about 6 months ago 3,076 reads 29 comments
Rafael Nadal vs. Fernando Verdasco: The New Nadal vs. Federer?

Not everyone may agree with me, but I think that the meetings between Rafael Nadal and Fernando Verdasco this year have produced some of the most thrilling matches in the world of men's tennis...

Written by Frankie about 6 months ago 1,349 reads 20 comments
Walking In The Footsteps Of The Opponent

I can hear the crowd buzzing outside. They are as impatient for this moment as I am. This moment I have spent my entire life dreaming of...

Written by Frankie about 6 months ago 159 reads 8 comments
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's Secret Pact (Humor)

Frankie’s News today exclusively reveals that Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer, the respective No. 1 and No. 2 ranked players in the world of men’s tennis, have been engaging in a number of private telephone conversations...

Written by Frankie about 7 months ago 3,762 reads 37 comments
Tennis Wars Episode III: Birth Of The G.O.A.T. Knight

A long time ago, in a galaxy which is quite some distance away (and which some say doesn’t actually exist)... Cue dramatic theme music and scrolling storyline...

Written by Frankie about 7 months ago 416 reads 31 comments
Rafael Nadal: Three Weeks, Three Titles

When I turned on my television set, ready to watch the Rome Masters tennis final, I got a very strong sense of déjà vu...

Written by Frankie about 7 months ago 373 reads 24 comments
Tennis Wars Episode II: A Small Hope

A long time ago, in a galaxy which is quite some distance away (and which some say doesn’t actually exist)... Cue dramatic theme music and scrolling storyline. The Spanish Empire is tightening its grip on the galaxy...

Written by Frankie about 7 months ago 262 reads 30 comments
An Open Letter to Tim "The Tiger" Henman from a Scottish Pal

Dear Timmy "The Tiger" Henman, I hope this letter finds you well and enjoying your freedom now that the hopes of the nation are no longer on your shoulders...

Written by Frankie about 7 months ago 608 reads 59 comments
Dream Recipe for the Perfect Tennis Player

Here are the ingredients for my dream tennis player. Please note that the ingredients can be changed at the reader’s discretion but that the instructions should be followed in exactly the same order...

Written by Frankie about 7 months ago 204 reads 25 comments
Men's Tennis Update: What Did We Learn in Monte Carlo?

So what did we learn about our favourite boys whilst they played on the red stuff in Monte Carlo? Here are a few of my thoughts about what could be in store for the rest of the clay season if ...

Written by Frankie about 7 months ago 395 reads 62 comments
Tennis Wars Episode I: The Spanish Empire Strikes Back...Again

A long time ago, in a galaxy which is quite some distance away (and which some say doesn’t actually exist)... Cue dramatic theme music and scrolling storyline. It is a bleak time for Roger Forehander and his allies in the Tennis Rebellion...

Written by Frankie about 7 months ago 344 reads 17 comments
Andy Murray Promises To Wear Kilt (Humour)

Frankie’s News can today exclusively reveal that the well-known Scottish tennis player, Andy Murray, has promised to wear a kilt if he makes it to the final of one of the remaining Grand Slams this year...

Written by Frankie about 7 months ago 230 reads 32 comments
The Other Swiss Tennis Player

Question: What is Switzerland famous for? Answer: The Alps, its beautiful crystal lakes, chocolate (yum yum!) and the multiple languages spoken there. Of course it can now also add a famous tennis player to that list...

Written by Frankie about 7 months ago 247 reads 15 comments

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Frankie Article Archive

Humour vs. Humour: Why Novak Djokovic's Saturday Won't Be "Super"

Humour vs. Humour: Why Djokovic or Verdasco Will Make the US Open Semifinals

Andy Murray: Another Slam Passes Him By

Kim Clijsters, Venus Williams Serve Up Hot Bagels in the Big Apple

Rewind 2003: The Coming of Andy Roddick

Tennis Players Make Revenge Taste Sweet (Humour)

Tennis G.O.A.T. Debate Finally Resolved (Humour)

So Close But Yet So Far: The Vanquished Heroes of Tennis

Wimbledon Through the Eyes/Camera Lens of a Tennis Fanatic

London Put on “Red Alert” As Murraymania Comes to Town!

Do You Suffer from a Rafael Nadal Addiction?

Magnificent Murray Gives Dazzling Display On Day One

Novak Djokovic Ends His Relationship with Rafael Nadal (Humor)

Rafael Nadal vs. Fernando Verdasco: The New Nadal vs. Federer?

Walking In The Footsteps Of The Opponent

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal's Secret Pact (Humor)

Tennis Wars Episode III: Birth Of The G.O.A.T. Knight

Rafael Nadal: Three Weeks, Three Titles

Tennis Wars Episode II: A Small Hope

An Open Letter to Tim "The Tiger" Henman from a Scottish Pal

Dream Recipe for the Perfect Tennis Player

Men's Tennis Update: What Did We Learn in Monte Carlo?

Tennis Wars Episode I: The Spanish Empire Strikes Back...Again

Andy Murray Promises To Wear Kilt (Humour)

The Other Swiss Tennis Player

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