Posted by Mike McIntyre on January 14, 2010 · Leave a Comment
The 2010 Australian Open officially begins on Monday but important matches have already begun in the qualifying draw.
The 128-player draw will work its way down to a fortunate group of 16 players who will advance to the main draw of the tournament.
Seeded first in the qualifying draw is Xavier Malisse of Belgium who advanced to [...]
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Posted by McCarton Ackerman on September 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Playing in front a packed crowd on Court 8, Cecil, who received a wild card into the main draw for winning the NCAA championships earlier this summer, found herself overwhelmed by the occasion and her opponent’s game.
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Posted by Mike McIntyre on September 1, 2009 · Leave a Comment
No shocking upsets on day one at the U.S. Open in New York, although there very nearly was. Third seeded American Venus Williams nearly suffered her first loss ever in the opening round at Flushing Meadows against VeraDushevina of Russia before winning 6-7 (5-7), 7-5, 6-3.
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The 2005 U.S. Open titlist cruised through her return to Grand Slam tennis Monday, defeating Viktoriya Kutuzova 6-1, 6-1 in the opening round in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
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The 2009 US Open draws have been made! Roger Federer opens with Devin Britton, a wild card entry and the NCAA Champion from Ole Miss, in the first round.
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Posted by McCarton Ackerman on August 27, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Kristie Ahn lost her first round match at the US Open, but gained a whole new fan base on Tuesday at Louis Armstrong Stadium.
