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  Cliff Drysdale - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cliff Drysdale was a top-ranked professional tennis player in the 1960s and early 70s who became a well-known tennis announcer.
Today, Drysdale serves as a tennis commentator on ESPN.
He is also the founder of Cliff Drysdale Tennis (along with partners Don Henderson and Tom Brownhill) which specializes in resort, hotel, and club tennis management.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Cliff_Drysdale   (138 words)

  
 ESPN.com - COMMUNITY - Chat wrap: Cliff Drysdale
Cliff Drysdale, former championship tennis player, coach and executive, has served as a tennis commentator for ESPN since the network's very first tennis telecast: the U.S. vs. Argentina in a Davis Cup match on September 14, 1979.
Drysdale is highly regarded in tennis circles, and in 1998 won the William Johnston Award for contribution to men's tennis, given by the International Lawn Tennis Club of the U.S.A. In 1985 and '86 Tennis Magazine named the articulate Drysdale "Best Announcer" on television.
Drysdale is that whether he thinks Pete Sampras would win another grand slam event given his recent struggles and that he does not appear to be in top physical condition.
espn.go.com /community/s/2001/0417/1174664.html   (1775 words)

  
 WTAworld.com - The Tennis Week Interview: Cliff Drysdale
The affable Drysdale's ease in the broadcast booth is legendary — he can be engaged in a casual conversation or be busy devouring a piece of partner Patrick's McEnroe's chocolate cake — seconds before going on-air live and still appear completely comfortable on camera.
Cliff Drysdale: I've felt his racquet before and it's heavy.That, in and of itself, is not a problem.
Cliff Drysdale: It's growing in stature with me. I saw it (live) and when you're watching it and you're not quite sure and then you look at the statistics afterward, then you become more and more convinced.
www.wtaworld.com /showthread.php?t=79062   (2262 words)

  
 Cliff Drysdale
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NC private gated tennis - swim - fitness facility - The Cliff - NC private tennis and swim club - The Cliff Drysdale Sports Center boasts one of the finest all round sports complexes in the Southeast.
www.basictennis.com /Cliff-Drysdale.html   (326 words)

  
 Sports: Game's great voice endures
Legendary broadcaster Cliff Drysdale is set to work one of his favorites, the Davis Cup.
Cliff Drysdale, a former touring pro with minimal TV experience, was the analyst.
Drysdale's transition from the courts to the booth began in the 1970s at the height of the tennis boom when he was hired by sports owner/organizer Lamar Hunt to work syndicated shows for World Championship Tennis.
www.sptimes.com /2004/09/24/news_pf/Sports/Game_s_great_voice_en.shtml   (552 words)

  
 The Cliff Drysdale Biography & Career Highlights
Both on and off the court, Cliff Drysdale is one of the most popular personalities in the international tennis community.
Drysdale was ranked several times in the world's top ten in singles, and he earned his way to being number one in the world on the senior tour in 1989.
The highlight of Drysdale's singles career was a finals showing in the 1965 U.S. Championships.
www.cliffdrysdale.com /cliff_bio.htm   (207 words)

  
 WTAworld.com - Would Espn's Cliff Drysdale ever rip Sampras or Roddick the way he did Safin?
Drysdale isn't American, and even if he was that hasn't stopped American Mcenroe from absolutely ripping into Sampras for not playing Davis Cup.
Cliff Drysdale did NOT accuse her of quitting.
I think part of the reason Drysdale was upset with Safin, was because Drysdale thought Safin would be an easy winner.
www.wtaworld.com /showthread.php?t=7923   (1515 words)

  
 Drysdale Family Crest
The chronicles of the Drysdale family show that the name was first used in the Scottish/English Borderlands by the Strathclyde-Britons.
In continental Europe, the most ancient recorded family crest was discovered upon the monumental effigy of a Count of Wasserburg in the church of St. Emeran, at Ratisobon, Germany...
In the Drysdale coat of arms as in all coat of arms the crest is only one element of the full armorial achievement.
houseofnames.com /xq/asp.fc/qx/drysdale-family-crest.htm?a=54323-224   (475 words)

  
 Court Coverage: tennis news and articles from around the world   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Cliff Drysdale: For our purposes, we're trying to encourage more interactivity between players, coaches and our audiences.
Cliff Drysdale: You know, part of this is pure rumor, so I probably shouldn't be talking about it.
Cliff Drysdale: I make no apologies about television's effort to make tennis more exciting and more interactive for viewers because this is a professional game and the public and our viewers and the spectators, are as far as I'm concerned, after the fact that it's an athletic contest they (the viewers) are the main concern.
home.cogeco.ca /~courtcoverage/07Apr06.html   (3469 words)

  
 Biodiversity Assessment and Monitoring for Adaptive Management Course Instructor Biographies - National Zoo| FONZ
In October 1999, Cliff and Kejimkujik National Park received a Gold Leaf Award at the 16th national conference of the Canadian Council on Ecological Areas (CCEA.) The award recognizes the Park's scientific contributions and sustained efforts towards promoting an improved scientific approach to the conservation of Canadian ecosystems and biodiversity.
Cliff was the founding chairman of the Science and Management of Protected Areas Association(SAMPAA), and has served in a voluntary capacity with the World Conservation Union (IUCN) and the United Nations Education and Science Commission (UNESCO).
Cliff strongly believes in the importance of integrating the science of ecology with community governance at the community, national and international levels.
nationalzoo.si.edu /ConservationAndScience/MAB/training/bambio.cfm   (4568 words)

  
 The Lesson Lounge - Tennis Warrior
Once such pointer came from Cliff Drysdale, a former top tennis professional from South Africa in the 60's and 70's.
Cliff is now a television commentator for many professional tournaments.
In the match they were watching Cliff argued that the forehand a pro just hit was fine with the open stance.
www.tennis4you.com /lesson-lounge/tennis-warrior/article-047.htm   (952 words)

  
 Cliff Drysdale Speaker - Book Motivational Celebrity Speaker Cliff Drysdale and Other Corporate Entertainment
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Cliff Drysdale went from making the shots — to calling them.
Cliff is a contributing writer to Tennis Magazine, and is currently the Director of Tennis Operations at the Landfall Club in Wilmington, North Carolina, where he resides, and also the Director of Tennis at Grand Bay Club in Key Biscayne, Florida.
www.allamericanspeakers.com /speakerbio/Cliff_Drysdale.php   (709 words)

  
 Cliff Drysdale interview [Archive] - Aussie Phorums
Cliff Drysdale: I think they are different roles in as much as one is just
Cliff Drysdale: I think our job is to bring the story of the match to the
Cliff Drysdale: His movement, his transition game, his ground strokes, his
phorums.com.au /archive/index.php/t-43420.html   (3605 words)

  
 NC private gated tennis - swim - fitness facility - The Cliff Drysdale Sports Center
Tennis at the Country Club of Landfall is a major activity and often a primary factor in the decision to live here.
The Cliff Drysdale Sports center contains 14 year round courts, 11 of them lighted.
We offer swimming lessons for young and old, a very popular youth swim team program with over 100 participants, and a regular morning water aerobics class.
www.countrycluboflandfall.com /drysdale_sports_center.htm   (522 words)

  
 The Circle Game
Drysdale, a former top ten player and U.S. Open finalist gave up all red meat, whole milk and eggs and began to eat more fruit, chicken and fresh vegetables.
Growing older doesn't mean you have to trade in your racket for a graphite shuffleboard stick.
Smith, Rosewall, Davidson, Lutz and Drysdale and thousands of lesser known players are successfully combating the aging process and playing good tennis well into their eighties and nineties.
www.tennisserver.com /circlegame/circlegame_97_4.html   (1395 words)

  
 Tennis Resorts Online: Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
Of crucial importance to tennis players is the Cliff Drysdale-designed tennis center, which has 10 clay courts—one a stadium—and a single hard court.
It was promoted as a run-up to the Nasdaq tourney, which a lot of folks were there to attend.
I was going to take some of the clinics; but i started with private lessons and the pros were so super that I kept taking lessons.
www.tennisresortsonline.com /trofiles/NewResorts.cfm?ResortID=530   (569 words)

  
 ESPN.com - Drysdale led ATP in 1973 walkout
ESPN.com - Drysdale led ATP in 1973 walkout
Editor's note: In 1973, the ATP led by then president Cliff Drysdale boycotted Wimbledon, pulling out the morning play was to begin.
The public reacted to the players very negatively then, and there's no way they could win the PR battle then and they won't win it now.
sports.espn.go.com /espn/print?id=1572812&type=story   (440 words)

  
 Caribbean Travel News - Ritz-Carlton in post-Wilma renovation
Highlights include an impressive Culinary Center and the new Cliff Drysdale tennis club.
As the luxury lifestyle of our guests continues to evolve, we plan to offer a hotel beyond their expectations,” said Luis Marcó, general manager of the hotel.
The newly created facilities will include an expanded ultra-modern fitness center and the addition of The Cliff Drysdale tennis club, further enhancing the sport facilities of the hotel.
www.breakingtravelnews.com /article/2006011501011992   (345 words)

  
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When not traveling, resident pro Cliff Drysdale, one of the top 50 tennis players of all time, oversees day-to-day operations, develops programming and offers videotaped, one-on-one lessons.
Largest and most complete tennis complex of any Grand Bay Resort worldwide, with one hard court and ten soft clay Hydrocourts for a total of eleven courts, which are lit at night.
Designed by tennis legend and current ESPN commentator Cliff Drysdale, the Tennis Garden's practical and innovative features include using stucco columns and soft nets as fencing, tall hedges as natural windscreens and underground irrigation systems to keep the ten clay courts moist throughout the day.
www.renttheritz.com /avti/index.asp   (400 words)

  
 What's the Buzz?
TV viewers of the French Open tennis tournament last month and the current Wimbledon tournament might have noticed Australian Davis Cupper Cliff Drysdale pitching Five Seasons Country Clubs.
Drysdale has been the national spokesman for several years for Five Seasons, a unit of Corporex Cos.
Drysdale) was so excited that there was finally a country club for the non-golfer,” said Kevin Molony, managing director of Five Seasons.
www.enquirer.com /editions/2000/07/06/fin_whats_buzz.html   (257 words)

  
 Articles
In the initial phase of the program, the ATP Ambassadors have teamed with Tennis Magazine (U.S.) and former player and current ESPN announcer Cliff Drysdale to promote a number of Demo Days at select cities across the United States in 2004.
The Demo Days, which will be held at more than a dozen ATP tournament cities in the United States, aim to promote the sport and ATP tournaments at local clubs through fun, well-organized tennis clinics featuring Cliff Drysdale Management pros and ATP Ambassadors.
The three-day Demo Days mini-camps, which will include sessions featuring Cliff Drysdale pros for adults and kids, will take place at various cities before and during ATP tournaments, such as the Franklin Templeton Tennis Classic in Scottsdale.
www.top-tennis.com /articles/fevrier/11-1.htm   (376 words)

  
 Bass-Rudd Tennis Center - Facts   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
The Center opened its doors on September 19,1994 with a special grand opening celebration to which several well-known tennis pros attended, including Rod Laver, Roscoe Tanner, Fred Stolle and Cliff Drysdale.
After playing at the Tennis Center Cliff Drysdale, a World-class pro and Tennis facility designer, stated, "This is a world class facility!" and Rod Laver, former Wimbledon Champion, stated, "It's beautiful, magnificent!"
The University of Louisville is one of the oldest urban universities in the U.S. From its inception, it has been dedicated to providing programs related to the urban area and the Tennis Center continues that commitment.
www.louisville.edu /org/tennis/facts   (194 words)

  
 Bob Larson's Tennis News | Cliff Drysdale Touring Camp Clinics Coming to Minneapolis in January   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
Cliff Drysdale Touring Camp Clinics Coming to Minneapolis in January
The tennis professionals at Northwest Athletic Club and Flagship Athletic Club have joined forces with the Cliff Drysdale Tennisâ Touring Team, Tennis Magazine and Wilson to conduct a series of Touring Camp tennis clinics January 6-8 and 9-15..
Designed to help Minneapolis-area tennis enthusiasts improve their game, the Touring Camp clinics will ensure an incredibly unique and fun on-court experience.
www.tennisnews.com /exclusive.php?pID=9140   (166 words)

  
 ESPN.com Soccernet Lsistings0406
Episode 4, 4 See powerful men and women from all over the globe challenging the forces of nature and their mental and physical limits as well.
Czech, 10 Looking at a group of Czech friends who have an unusual way of climbing cliffs.
They don't hesitate to jump from one cliff to the next when to make their to the top.
www.soccernet.com /listings/2002/0406   (412 words)

  
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Largest and most complete tennis complex of any Ritz-Carlton resort worldwide, with one hard court and ten soft clay Hydrocourts for a total of eleven courts, which are lit at night.
Same as previous clinic with the added bonus of tennis legend Cliff Drysdale
Drysdale heads sessions with ample instruction to take game to the next level
www.ritzcarlton.com /resorts/key_biscayne/recreation/default.asp   (2147 words)

  
 Arthur Ashe - Tennis Player from U.S.A. - Tennis-Heroes.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
CLIFF DRYSDALE beat TONY ROCHE 4-6, 6-4, 6-7, 7-6, 6-1
ARTHUR ASHE beat CLIFF DRYSDALE 7-6, 7-6, 6-2, 2-6
CLIFF RICHEY beat ROD LAVER 3-6, 7-6, 7-6, 6-3
www.sporting-heroes.net /tennis-heroes/displayhero.asp?HeroID=186   (294 words)

  
 Cliff Drysdale   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
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 MensTennisForums.com - Cliff Drysdale places a bet!
our favorite ESPN commentator, Cliffy Drysdale, placed a bet today that Juan Carlos would win a AT LEAST one Tennis Masters Series title NOT ON CLAY in 2003!
while PMac was bashing Ferrero and insulting his 1st serve returns and poor volleys (he immediately went against Cliffy's wager), Drysdale was actually sticking up for the Mosquito in his straight-sets win over Jiri Novak.
Cliffy D went on to say that the rest of the tour wouldn't be able to hold back Ferrero's talent on the hard courts in the future and he compared his speed and passing shots to Lleyton Hewitt more than once.
www.menstennisforums.com /showthread.php?t=2937   (450 words)

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