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In some parts of the world, tennis season feels a long way off as the year winds down. But in fact, it’s only 40 days to go until the next Grand Slam event: the Australian Open! Let’s take a peek at the schedule of next year’s events, then a player can dream of sunny matches ahead.

AUSTRALIAN OPEN
January 15-28, 2007
Melbourne, Australia

PACIFIC LIFE OPEN
March 5- 18, 2007  
Indian Wells, California

SONY ERICSSON OPEN
March 21 – April 1, 2007
Key Biscayne, Florida

FRENCH OPEN (Roland Garros)
May 27 – June 10, 2007
Paris, France

WIMBLEDON
June 25 – July 8, 2007
Wimbledon, England

US OPEN
August 27 – September 9, 2007
Flushing Meadows, New York

TENNIS MASTERS CUP
November 12-18, 2007
Shanghai, China

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Welcome to Wicked Backhand! The blog of tennis news, tennis tips, and information to help you improve your tennis game.

Players of all levels will find helpful articles on topics to improve their strokes, improve their footwork, choose equipment, and rules of the game. Wicked Backhand will also keep you up to date on what’s happening with your favorite players, favorite tournaments, and major changes occurring in the tennis world.

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