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PHOTO: Melanie Oudin Goes With ‘Courage’ On Her Shoes At 2010 U.S. Open

by Chris Mottram

After having the word "BELIEVE" embroidered on her adidas during her magical U.S. Open run in 2009, Melanie Oudin debuted her 2010 shoes on Monday, which feature the word "COURAGE." Photo evidence:

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Before her first round match against Olga Savchuk she was asked about why she chose that word:

Well, I just decided to put the word “courage” this year as something different, and I really think I need to play with courage this year after I had a great run last year.

So, there you have it.

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