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Sam Stosur

Tennis

Sam took up tennis at the age of eight after a friend gave her a tennis racquet for Christmas. She used to hit at the local courts with her brother, Daniel. He soon realised she had above-average ability and convinced their parents, Diane and Tony, to give Sam coaching lessons. She went away on her first overseas trip at the age of 13, competing in the World Youth Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia. At 14 she joined the Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) under Geoff Masters and in 2001, when she was 16, Sam joined the Australian Institute of Sport tennis program. She formed a successful coaching partnership with Craig Morris, travelling together on the

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Recent Tennis News

  • Roma: O’s Tennis Star Sam Stosur Smashes Her Way into WTA Rome International Masters

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    Posted about 2 years ago by Andrew De Lara

    She may have not conquered her first final of the year, but Sam Stosur is definitely in form. Oakley’s World Top 10 ranked Aussie bashed through rival after rival at the WTA Rome International Masters in Italy, eventually falling to Maria Sharapova in the Finals after suffering through some stomach issues the night before the headline match. But make no mistake, up to that point, Sammy displayed just why she’s one of the best on the Planet.

  • Fourth in Madrid: Bryan Brothers Claim Victory at ATP World Tour Masters 1000 clay-court

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    Posted about 2 years ago by Andrew De Lara

    Make it four for the Bryans in the Spanish Capital. Oakley’s long-time tennis duo smashed their way to yet another resounding victory at the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Clay-Court Tournament in Madrid – topping Michael Llodra of France and Serbian Nenad Zimonjic in an intense, yet brief final.

  • Back to Back: Bryan Brothers Triumph at Monte-Carlo Masters, Tally 70 Team Titles

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    Posted about 2 years ago by Andrew De Lara

    The Bryan Brothers may not be unbeatable. But they’re pretty damn close. Oakley’s long-time star Tennis twins emerged with another victory at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters Tournament in Monaco, topping Juan Ignacio Chela and Bruno Soares, 6-3, 6-2. Hot on the heels of another clay victory in Houston last week (River Oaks Country Club), this win marked their 70th Team Title – with 18 coming at the ATP World Masters 1000 level. The dynamic duo is now tied for second on the all-time list with Todd Woolbridge.

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