i appreciate you writing the article, and more than that, allowing for an honest discussion, albeit even a contrarian one. I ve seen too many puerile responses with time. that I really appreciate it

Julian - a very topical bipolar viewpoints

check out Jon's latest column - and for that question on Blake

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/jon_wertheim/06/25/wimbledon.june25/index.html

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Hey Julian, nice to hear from you. I'm good thanks - just a bit busy with life in general at the moment! Haven't had much of a chance to follow the tennis or read the articles on bleacher report lately...haven't written anything since the US Open! I'll probably start paying more attention once next season begins and when the Australian Open is on.

You were almost right with your "party of three" prediction! Roger was v close to winning the rest of the slams this year after winning the French. A great year to be a Roger fan!

How have you been? Hope life is treating you well :-)

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A GREAT DAY FOR TENNIS ON B/R!
JOAN got promoted to [Senior Writer] too!!!

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（‐＾▽＾‐）オーホッホ Rob promoted to [Senior Writer]

Wrote a slightly generalised piece on Melanie Oudin: this US Open's break-out star..

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/249243-living-that-dream-melanie-oudin-belief-exemplified

Hope u can give it a read.
Thanks :)

Just in time for the U.S. Open...tennis anyone?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/244360-the-legend-that-is-arthur-ashe

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( (.\..O ( ( ) oh Oh OOoh!!!!!!O.hM.y.GOD!!! FEDERER IS READING ROB!!!!!!!:"-OAH!
http://www.rogerfederer.com/en/rogers/news/newsdetail.cfm?uNewsID=951

Tomorrow is my one-year anniversary - I published my first article in Bleacher Reports on August 22, 2008. I am planning to write an article entitled "My Top Ten Reasons for Continuing to Write for Bleacher Reports." Please feel free to suggest reasons I should continue (or not) on my BB or in my "message" email. Because I am not funny - I am asking those of you who are to help me celebrate!

Thanks for doing this - JA Allen