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Fashion Focus: Elena Denimantieva

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.

Elena Dementieva played in the separates at [...]

Bucharest, Romania: Beware of Dracula!

Bucharest, Romania: Beware of Dracula!

Mark Keil, senior tennis coach at Westboro Tennis and Swim Club outside of Boston, chats about the tour event in Bucharest, along with lovely Ljubijana, Slovenia.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.