July 4th, 2009
Serena Tops Sister Venus Williams for Wimbledon Crown
Serena Williams, who saved a match point in her semifinal against Russian Elena Dementieva, closed on world No. 1 Dinara Safina on Saturday by beating sister Venus 7-6(3), 6-2 in the Wimbledon final for her 11th Slam title.
Venus looked the stronger player until the first-set tiebreak when the younger Williams ran out to a 6-2 lead before locking up the first set, then eventually running away with the second.
“It feels so amazing. I feel so blessed,” Serena said to …
Posted by Staff @ 12:02 pm in Tennis | 5 Comments »
July 3rd, 2009
Federer, Roddick to Contest 3rd Wimbledon Final
Britain will have to wait at least another year to end its 70+ year drought at Wimbledon as a determined Andy Roddick ended Andy Murray’s campaign 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(7), 7-6(5) in the Friday semifinals.
Roddick’s sometime-suspect backhand and volleying skills must have gotten lost with his luggage in the trip from the U.S. as the American continued to put on a Stefan Edberg-like display at the net, and drove the backhand low on approaches to consistently create opportunities against Murray.
“Today …
Posted by Staff @ 6:32 pm in Tennis | 57 Comments »
July 3rd, 2009
Roddick Surprises Murray, Meets Federer in Sunday Wimbledon Final
Surprise, surprise. After a fairly form fitting Wimbledon, we finally got thrown a curveball today in the men’s semifinals. Roger Federer did his job taking out Tommy Haas in straight sets 7-6, 7-5, 6-3. Then in the battle of the Andys – still airing (thanks NBC!!) – it was Andy Roddick stunning Andy Murray 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(7), 7-6(5).
While I write it was a surprise, in many ways I’m not terribly stunned because this was Murray’s biggest match of his …
Posted by Sean Randall @ 2:52 pm in Wimbledon | 212 Comments »
July 3rd, 2009
Will We Get Federer v. Murray Dream Wimbledon Final?
Some real quick thoughts on the Wimbledon semifinals which begin in about ten minutes time from London. First, no real surprises with the four men – Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Andy Roddick and Tommy Haas – we are left with. Haas beating Novak Djokovic was a bit of a surprise, but seeing the other three reach the semifinals was for the most part expected and it’s a great semifinal lineup.
Federer going for a record breaking 15th career Slam (Will …
Posted by Sean Randall @ 7:57 am in Wimbledon | 362 Comments »
July 2nd, 2009
Wimbledon Notes: NBC Tape-fest, Safina Defends No. 1 Rank
TENNIS-X NEWS, NOTES, QUOTES AND BARBS
Serena Williams belted 20 aces in a 2:49 win over Elena Dementieva…
Venus Williams gave Dinara Safina the worst loss ever by a No. 1-ranked player…
A Williams sister will have won Wimbledon 8 of the last 9 years…
Did we mention no No. 1 has suffered as bas a loss Safina’s today?…
Venus and Serena have split their 20 previous meetings…
Venus Williams has won 35 straight sets at Wimbledon, and 20 straight matches…
Roger Federer has never lost …
Posted by Staff @ 4:31 pm in Tennis | 42 Comments »
July 2nd, 2009
Safina Chokes Again as Williams Sisters Advance to Wimbledon Final
Serena Williams was tested to the full while sister Venus received what equaled a played-out walkover against the choking world No. 1 Dinara Safina as the sisters lined up a second consecutive all-Williams Wimbledon final on Thursday at the All England Club.
Saving a match point, Serena Williams edged Russia’s Elena Dementieva 6-7, 7-5, 8-6 in the longest women’s semifinal in the Open Era at two hours, 49 minutes. Dementieva had bested the younger Williams in recent meetings, but could …
Posted by Staff @ 1:37 pm in Tennis | 30 Comments »
July 1st, 2009
Federer v Haas, Roddick v Murray in Wimbledon Semis
Andy Murray is trying to end a 70+ year drought for British tennis at Wimbledon. Roger Federer is trying to make history with a record 15 Grand Slam singles title. Andy Roddick is attempting to throw off the one-Slam wonder tag for a tournament title he should have rightfully won by now (if not for Federer). And Tommy Haas, the former world No. 2, after two shoulder surgeries is just happy to be here.
All four men moved into the …
Posted by Staff @ 9:06 pm in Tennis | 98 Comments »
June 30th, 2009
Favorites Federer, Murray, Roddick, Djokovic Looking Good in Wimbledon Quarters
So my Wimbledon quarterfinal upset pick of Tomas Berdych over Andy Roddick didn’t quite go as I thought did it? Roddick played his best match while Berdych did what Berdych often does, go away just when you place your chips on him. Credit to Roddick though for playing huge.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, Roger Federer’s tussle with Ivo Karlovic is for me the highlight of the day. It’s probably going to be lousy tennis, with plenty of aces, short …
Posted by Sean Randall @ 3:19 pm in Wimbledon | 468 Comments »
June 30th, 2009
Wimbledon Notes: Dr. Ivo an Ace, Federer Grass Foes
TENNIS-X NEWS, NOTES, QUOTES AND BARBS
Three 2008 Wimbledon semifinalists are back in the 2009 semis as Serena, Venus and Elena romp in the quarterfinals…
8 different countries are in the men’s QF…
“Dr.” Ivo Karlovic hasn’t dropped serve in eight matches this grass season…
For the first time since 2006 the Top 4 seeds have reached the women’s SF…
31-year-old Tommy Haas is the oldest player in the tournament…
Venus Williams has now won 19 straight matches at Wimbledon including 33 consecutive sets…
Venus is …
Posted by Staff @ 2:38 pm in Tennis | 21 Comments »
June 30th, 2009
Venus, Serena Williams Into Wimbledon Semifinals
Five-time champion Venus Williams and her younger sister Serena are one step away from a second consecutive all-Williams final at Wimbledon after powering into the semifinals on Tuesday.
Venus overpowered Agnieszka Radwanska 6-1, 6-2, while Serena dismissed Victoria Azarenka 6-2, 6-3.
“Do I feel invincible?” Venus Williams said. “I’d like to say yes, but I really do work at it.”
The elder Williams again had her left leg taped but has yet to give an explanation for the possible problem.
“She was serving …
Posted by Staff @ 12:37 pm in Tennis | 68 Comments »
