Hitting The Books Or The Courts: Top American Players Weigh In

At this year’s US Open tennis championships, many of the top American junior players found themselves facing a pivotal fork in the road. Players including Asia Muhammed and Kristie Ahn, are now entering their junior and senior years of high school.

70 Years Ago Today – The Grand Slam Is Born

It was 70 years ago today - September 24, 1938 - that the “Grand Slam” was born as Don Budge completed the first sweep of all four major tennis championships in a single calendar year at the 1937 U.S. Championships. The following is an excerpt from my upcoming book, due out November 1, On This Day In Tennis History ($19.95, New Chapter Press, www.tennistomes.com) that outlines the historic occasion.

Fashion Focus: Elena Denimantieva

Yonex decided to flex its design muscle by using “denim” — printed on a moisture-wicking syntehtic — for its fall ‘08 collection, which debuted in time for the fashion-forward U.S. Open. They even opted for orange thread as contrast stitching, giving the pieces a more authentic and rugged look.

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The Most From Host: Welcome to the Party Mr. Murray

While everybody may be talking about the 2008 US Open champion Roger Federer, I would like to talk about the new kid on the block, Andy Murray. Some may say that he played a fantastic US Open tournament, but is a flash in the pan, but I say no. You do not get to No. 4 in the world by being a flash in the pan.

Nike’s NYC Collection 2008

The folks at Nike continue to up their game with U.S. Open-related goods. And since they don’t have an official partnership with the tournament — that’s Polo Ralph Lauren’s turf — nowhere will you find the words “U.S. Open”.

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

Roger Federer Book Author Rene Stauffer Comments on Federer’s US Open Victory

The following is a question and answer session with Rene Stauffer, the author of the book The Roger Federer Story, Quest for Perfection on Roger Federer’s victory at the 2008 US Open.

Roger’s On Top Of The World

Roger Federer took his fifth U.S. Open trophy up to the Empire State Building’s exclusive 103rd floor — the highest point in Manhattan.

Mondays With Bob Greene: I’m like on cloud nine right now

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 second week of the US Open.

US Open Day 15: Roger Federer Wins 5th Consecutive US Open

Roger Federer stemmed the tide of criticism Monday night by winning his fifth consecutive US Open and moving a step closer to Pete Sampras in the record book. And he says he’s not finished.