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Not all spectators were impressed with her scandalous designer outfits. In fact, some spectators walked out of her matches. Martina Navratilova (Hall of Fame, 2000) once said, "I would give anything to have seen her play." If you watch the TV coverage of the French Open tournament (through June 8), notice that matches are played on Court Suzanne Lenglen and see the women's champion receive the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen. Like Lenglen, Bollettieri broke the modern mold. He did so by focusing on a baseline power game. A few days ago, I ordered from Bollettieri a book for a friend. "Can you tell me something special about her before I autograph it?" he asked "Yes. In the 1960s at the Dorado Resort, Randy showed up for a lesson on your court wearing high heels, to get even with her mother." Bollettieri enjoyed that bit of street smarts! He wrote, "Dear Randy, I hope you're not looking for a refund." On July 12, at Newport, Bollettieri will not be shirtless, working on his legendary tan. For this momentous occasion, he told me, "My wife wants me to wear a light tan suit." When the festivities are over, he will carry on in "Bollettieri mode," soaking up life from sun up to sundown. For further information visit tennisfame.com and bollettierithebook.com. % THE SARASOTA News Leader Old school journalism. 21st century delivery. The award-winning Sarasota News Leader Sarasota County's #1 digital news weekly! Read it online today at SarasotaNewsLeader.com/current The most comprehensive, unbiased coverage of local news and government in the Sarasota County area. Read it on your iPad, iPhone, Kindle, Nook, Android, Laptop, Computer or other Smartphones Available for FREE every Friday Sarasota News Leader May 30, 2014 Page 92