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US Open Day 13: Roger Federer is playing a waiting game

US Open Day 13: Roger Federer is playing a waiting game

Roger Federer is only one step away from a record fifth consecutive US Open victory, but he has neither idea when that match will be played nor who he will be playing against.

US Open – Day 7: Roger Federer Has The Invincibility Factor Again

US Open – Day 7: Roger Federer Has The Invincibility Factor Again

If Roger Federer were to increase his Grand Slam tournament singles titles to 13, he will have to come up with the type of game he put on display on Sunday.

US Open Day 6: Sister Act Part II

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.

US Open Day 3: Jelena Jankovic Struggles To Reach The Next

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.

An Unexpected Summer Vacation For Local Girl Ahn

An Unexpected Summer Vacation For Local Girl Ahn

Kristie Ahn lost her first round match at the US Open, but gained a whole new fan base on Tuesday at Louis Armstrong Stadium.

“Majors Not Grand Slams” Says Bud Collins

“Majors Not Grand Slams” Says Bud Collins

Tennis Historian and Author of the new book “The Bud Collins History of Tennis” Pleads To Tennis Industy and Tennis Followers To Get Tennis Vernacular Correct.

Mondays With Bob Greene: I Still Have 21 Spots To Go

Mondays With Bob Greene: I Still Have 21 Spots To Go

Bob Greene, the esteemed former Associated Press tennis writer, wraps up the week that was in international tennis with his “Monday’s With Bob Greene” column – a revival of his popular weekly feature at the AP. This week Bob summarizes the Pilot Pen Tennis tournament and the Forest Hills Classic.

Stephens Displays Poise Beyond Her Years

Stephens Displays Poise Beyond Her Years

For the rising American stars who are typically in the qualifying at the US Open, the pressure placed on their young shoulders can often be too much to handle. Over the years, the qualifying rounds have left a graveyard of names once touted as future champions, but who were unable to live up to what was expected of them.

World No.1’s Rafael Nadal and Ana Ivanovic Named 2008 US Open Top Seeds

World No.1’s Rafael Nadal and Ana Ivanovic Named 2008 US Open Top Seeds

The USTA today announced that reigning Frech Open and Wimbledon champion and new world No. 1 Rafael Nadal of Spain and reigning French Open champion and world No. 1 Ana Ivanovic of Serbia will be the top seeds at the 2008 US Open in men’s and women’s singles

An Answer To The Olympic Team Competition Dilemma

An Answer To The Olympic Team Competition Dilemma

When the Olympic tennis competition begins on Sunday, August 9 at Beijing Olympic Green Tennis Centre, there will be one element missing to what is a magical and unique experience in the sport.