US Open Day 6: Sister Act Part II
New York – In a dominating performance, Venus Williams not only grabbed a spot in the fourth round of the US Open but also joined her sister Serena in polishing off a Bondarenko sister.
Brodsky Impresses in Pro Debut
Although Gail Brodsky is winless in her first two matches as a professional tennis player, she’s given American tennis fans something to stand up and take notice about.
For Julie Ditty, US Open Run Is A Sign Of Things To Come
After struggling with self-doubt about whether she belonged with the top girls on the WTA Tour, Julie Ditty is starting to produce the results that her former coach, Pat Van der Meer, said she is more than capable of.
US Open Day 5: Roger Federer Is Not Worried About His Game
Friday produced yet another big upset in the women’s singles as Katarina Srebotnik knocked off third-seeded Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-3 6-7 (1) 6-3. That came a day after the top seed, Ana Ivanovic, fell to qualifier Julie Coin.
Coin Makes US Open Her Coming Out Party
In one of the biggest upsets in tennis history, the No. 188 ranked Coin shocked top seeded Ana Ivanovic 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 in the second round of the US Open. Prior to this week, the 25 year old Frenchwoman had never won a main draw match at the WTA Tour level and had yet to defeat a player ranked in the top 100.
US Open Day 4: Ana Ivanovic Loss Is Biggest Upset In History Of Women’s Tennis
Maybe the number one ranking was too heavy. If so, top-seeded Ana Ivanovic doesn’t have to worry any more. Her US Open is over in what is being called the biggest upset in the history of women’s tennis.
International Tennis Hall of Fame Announces Ballot Names for 2009 Induction
Tony Trabert, President of the International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum, today announced the names of the five ballot nominees for possible Hall of Fame induction in July 2009.
US Open Day 3: Jelena Jankovic Struggles To Reach The Next
One has been number one in the world. The other has a Grand Slam tournament title. On Wednesday, the two Serbians posted three-set victories on the hard courts of the US Open.
For Julie Ditty, A Career First At Age 29
At an age where many of her contemporaries have long since retired, Julie Ditty is producing the best results of her career.
