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Comeback Kid: Brian Baker Rocks Tennis World

by Ben Bergman, NPR
August 24, 2012

Brian Baker, 27, is a tennis player from Nashville, Tenn., who's had a Disney-like comeback season after being out of the sport for seven years with injuries. Baker started the season as 458th in the world. He's now 79th after making it to Wimbledon's fourth round. Now, Baker will be playing in his first U.S. Open since 2005.

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  • Morning Edition, August 24, 2012
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