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Unwarranted withdrawals detrimental to the integrity of the game

By Greg Garber
ESPN.com

Wednesday, March 19, 2008

INDIAN Wells, Calif. -- Strolling around the sumptuous grounds here at the Pacific Life Open, you are constantly confronted by tennis royalty. Rafael Nadal and Daniela Hantuchova, the 2007 champions, are portrayed in life-sized photographs outside the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Maria Sharapova (2006) and Roger Federer (2004-06) are also among those represented. As former champions they enjoy an additional perk. Under the 16,100-seat stadium, tucked inside the main player locker ...

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