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O, Billie Jean, wherefore art thou?

MADRID (AFP) - Male models will be used as ballboys at the 2006 WTA Tour Championships, officials announced. With female models into their second year of similar duties at this week's men's ATP Madrid Masters, the Spanish organisers believe they are on to a good thing.

Like their counterparts, the males will be kitted out by an international clothing sponsor for their on-court duties during the women's end of season finale which will move to Spain from Los Angeles.



Okay, now let's get this straight, so to speak. All male tennis players want female models to do their bidding and, therefore, all female tennistas want male models. What's next? Male cheerleaders for the WNBA?

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