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Squealapova and Azashrieka to be silenced? ... WTA to target grunting. [View all]
WIMBLEDON, England -- The WTA says it is working with Grand Slam tournaments and the International Tennis Federation to "drive excessive grunting" out of tennis.
In a statement, the women's professional tour says it is developing a "sport-wide plan" to keep future players from grunting by educating them and instituting rule changes.
The WTA had said in January it was looking at ways to deter players from grunting, noting then that "some fans find it bothersome." .............(more)
The complete piece is at: http://espn.go.com/tennis/wimbledon12/story/_/id/8101915/wimbledon-2012-wta-aims-drive-excessive-grunting-tennis
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