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Now that we've exhausted the ins and outs of Andre Agassi's love affairs and learned how Anna Kournikova keeps her hair so shiny and fresh, it's time to give some new names some much-needed attention.

Every Thursday, SportsLine.com will introduce you to one of the best and brightest newcomers from the ATP, WTA, NCAA, and junior circuit. When one of them hoists their first Grand Slam trophy, you can say you knew them when ...

Player What's the word?
Maria-Emilia Salerni
Argentina
The 2000 World Junior Champion is finding her niche on the WTA Tour. Salerni has also been a standout for her country, competing in both the Olympics and Fed Cup.
Robby Ginepri
United States
The newest American on the scene, Ginepri will join the U.S. Davis Cup team this fall.
Iroda Tulyaganova
Uzbekistan
The first player from Uzbekistan to capture a WTA Tour title, Tulyaganova has upset a handful of top-10 players this year and added a pair of championships to her trophy case.
Nadia Petrova
Russia
Another Russian teen on the rise, Petrova was a junior Grand Slam champion and has already cracked the top 40.
Lina Krasnoroutskaya
Russia
The former World Junior Champion reached the quarterfinals at Roland Garros earlier this year and is the youngest player ranked in the top 50.
Nikolay Davydenko
Russia
This 19-year-old has overcome some injury problems to become a consistent prescence this season. He's a bit raw, but has huge potential.
Jose Acasuso
Argentina
"Chucho" reached the finals of his first ATP event earlier this year, upsetting three seeded players along the way.
Guillermo Coria
Argentina
"Mini Moya" has had a standout season. He followed up his semifinal run in Monte Carlo with a final in Mallorca.
Virginie Razzano
France
Razanno broke through at Roland Garros last year and was one of the youngest women at the 2001 Ericsson Open.
Marissa Irvin
United States
This Stanford great was 'player of the year' in 1999 and was one of the youngest Americans in the top 100.
Daja Bedanova
Czech Republic
The 2000 "Newcomer of the Year" reached the quarterfinals at this year's U.S. Open.
Tommy Robredo
Spain
Spain's next big star is a rare threat on all surfaces. His run to the Round of 16 at the U.S. Open included an upset win over No. 5 Juan Carlos Ferrero.
Alex Kim
United States
Another Stanford star, Kim won the 1999-2000 NCAA singles title and is ready to hit the ATP circuit.
Dmitry Tursunov
Russia
Tursunov entered his first ATP event as a qualifier and reached the quarterfinals, upsetting Greg Rusedski.
Mikhail Youzhny
Russia
Youzhny and his killer backhand reached the round of 16 at Wimbledon, knocking off two seeds and giving Rafter a run.
Ansley Cargill
United States
This Duke Freshaman spent time at No. 1 in the NCAA rankings this winter and has competed in a few majors already.
Laura Granville
United States
This Stanford phenom pulled off back-to-back NCAA Singles titles and won a record 58 consecutive matches in 2001.
Ashley Harkleroad
United States
Harkleroad is quickly moving up the junior rankings and was the youngest player at this year's U.S. Open.
James Blake
United States
The former NCAA No. 1 from Harvard has rapidly improved and will join the U.S. Davis Cup team this fall.
Jennifer Hopkins
United States
Hopkins reached her first final in Hobart this year and her ranking has jumped nearly 20 spots since last year.
Mardy Fish
United States
Fish had his best week as a pro in February, defeating Thomas Enqvist and reaching the quarters in Scottsdale.
Taylor Dent
United States
Dent's wild game is steadily maturing. His Wimbledon record 145 mph serve was one of the highlights of the fortnight.
Allison Bradshaw
United States
The former star at Arizona State University made a splash at last year's U.S. Open, reaching the third round.
Andy Roddick
United States
The future is now, as Roddick continues to dominate. The U.S. Open quarterfinal is just one of many accomplishments for this amazing rookie.