Tag archive for ‘Wimbledon’

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.

“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.

Robbie Koenig: US Open Analysis

Robbie Koenig: US Open Analysis

Together with Wimbledon, the US Open my favorite Slam! I love “The City” from the restaurants to coffee shops, theatre, night life….there is no place like it!!! Apart from the fact it was my most successful Slam (1x Semi’s and 3x Quarterfinalist in doubles) and my favorite surface.

Mark Keil – My Times in New Haven

Mark Keil – My Times in New Haven

Tennis coach Mark Keil takes at look the ATP event held in New Haven, Conn., each year. After losing early in Washington DC, I would head back to Tampa to train for a few days before heading up to the event held at Yale University.

Stevenson Falters In US Open Comeback Bid

Stevenson Falters In US Open Comeback Bid

Hampered by a low-service percentage throughout the match, and a shoulder injury late in the third set, Stevenson fell to 0-9 at the US Open as she lost to Chin-Wei Chan, of Chinese Taipei, 5-7, 6-3, 7-5 in the first round of the 2008 US Open qualifying tournament.

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

Robbie Koenig: Enjoy The Summer Ride!

Robbie Koenig: Enjoy The Summer Ride!

The Wimbledon final this year has highlighted something that I’ve been aware of for some time now and that’s how good a shape the men’s game is in right now! With Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal we have two guys who are model ambassadors.

Ivanisevic plots revenge against ‘The man who destroyed my life’

Ivanisevic plots revenge against ‘The man who destroyed my life’

Goran Ivanisevic has vowed to take revenge against Pete Sampras for ‘destroying his life’ when the pair meet at the BlackRock Masters Tennis in London, December 2-7, 2008.