Tag archive for ‘Sam Querrey’

Voo’s First Round Wrap-Up From Paris

Voo’s First Round Wrap-Up From Paris

Last year’s semifinalist Marcos Baghdatis has been struggling with injuries throughout the season and retired due to pain in his lower back in the first round match against Sam Querrey.

Mondays With Bob Greene: I probably can win a Grand Slam

Mondays With Bob Greene: I probably can win a Grand Slam

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 BCR Open Romania and the Commonwealth Bank Tennis Classic

McEnroe To Imus: Querrey To Play Davis Cup vs. Spain

McEnroe To Imus: Querrey To Play Davis Cup vs. Spain

U.S. Davis Cup Captain Patrick McEnroe announced that 19-year-old Sam Querrey will travel to Spain with the U.S. Davis Cup team and will “make his Davis Cup debut” against Spain in next week’s Davis Cup semifinal in Madrid.

US Open Day 8: Rafael Nadal Battles Past Sam Querrey

US Open Day 8: Rafael Nadal Battles Past Sam Querrey

As expected, sisters Venus and Serena Williams have booked a match against each other. But instead of a title being on the line, as it usually has been when these two face each other on a court, a spot in the semifinals will be the prize this time.

Mondays With Bob Greene: I’m me. I love to show my emotion.

Mondays With Bob Greene: I’m me. I love to show my emotion.

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 first week of the US Open.

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.

USTA Names 2008 U.S. Olympic Teams For Tennis

USTA Names 2008 U.S. Olympic Teams For Tennis

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., June 26, 2008 - The USTA, the governing body for the sport of tennis in the U.S., today announced the nine players nominated for the U.S. Olympic team for tennis at the 2008 Olympic Games, August 10-17 in Beijing, China.

Ask Bill: Here Comes Taylor Dent

Ask Bill: Here Comes Taylor Dent

It is great to see Taylor Dent taking his first steps on the comeback trail. He entered $50,000 Challengers in Carson, Calif., last week (losing in three sets to former NCAA champion Cecil Mamiit) and will play Yuba City, Calif., next week. TD is a net-rushing Californian who has been sidetracked for over two years with a career-threatening back injury. In fact, his situation seemed so dire that he began a career as an on-court teaching professional.

The 2008 French Open draw is now available!

The 2008 French Open draw is now available!

Birthday boy Novak Djokovic, the best player in the world in 2008, emerged the big winner after the French Open draw placed a succession of booby traps in the paths of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Federer’s bid to win a first Roland Garros title faces a testing start against big American Sam Querrey.

Ask Bill - Novak Djokovic is the Best Tennis Player in the World

Ask Bill - Novak Djokovic is the Best Tennis Player in the World

Novak Djokovic is the best tennis player in the world. His movement is superior, his versatility allows him more tactical options than nearly anybody, and he is adept on all surfaces.