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The Russians have come -- what have they left?

By Joel Drucker
Special to ESPN.com

Monday, March 19, 2007

No question, the Russians have left their mark on tennis. This week there are seven men and 16 women with rankings in the top 100. They never seem to stop coming. So how do we cogently assess the Russian impact and legacy? Understanding what they've brought, taken and will leave the sport reveals much about how tennis has evolved. Consider what the Russians have contributed: Work ethic Longtime coach Vic Braden puts it best: "You ask a Russian to put in one hour and you'll get two hours o ...

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