September 6th, 2009
Roddick, Sharapova Stunned on Shocker Saturday at US Open
Sean Randall breaks down what was a crazy day of upsets at the US Open Saturday.
Posted by Sean Randall @ 10:45 am in US Open | 272 Comments »
September 5th, 2009
Roddick, Federer Face First Test Today at US Open
Things will be heating up at the US Open this weekend with a some great matchups.
Posted by Sean Randall @ 10:34 am in US Open | 831 Comments »
September 4th, 2009
Djokovic, Roddick, Lower Americans Win at US Open
“I haven’t been introduced to his game. So I didn’t know what to expect,” Djokovic said. “I knew he’s a big guy with a big serve, lefty. So, you know, I haven’t watched it. So it’s always dangerous in these positions. But that’s why I needed to really stay focused and try to read his game and try to be able to recognize the positions and his disadvantages.”
Posted by Staff @ 12:30 am in Tennis | 248 Comments »
September 1st, 2009
Federer, Roddick Win at US Open; Tennis-X Notes
Andre Agassi held a press conference after his Monday night spectacle at the US Open, the highlights: On his academy: “I’m not educating because I was educated. It was quite the contrary. Not only did I leave Bradenton Academy in the ninth grade, but eighth grade was the best three years of my life.”
Posted by Staff @ 12:54 am in Tennis | 182 Comments »
August 30th, 2009
Sweet 16 for Federer, or Can Murray Derail Him at the US Open?
Sean Randall breaks down the US Open draw.
Posted by Sean Randall @ 11:30 pm in US Open | 357 Comments »
August 30th, 2009
US Open Day 1 Preview: Federer, Roddick, Williams Sisters
“I’ve talked about it a lot, and if you want to read some answers that I said, you know, you can,” the younger Williams sister said. “But I think we should talk about something else. It’s more exciting, more new…Any other questions that’s not about No. 1?”
Posted by Staff @ 5:24 pm in Tennis | 11 Comments »
August 28th, 2009
Tennis-X Notes: ‘Dominant’ Williams, Cocaine-kissed Gasquet
WHICH WILLIAMS SISTERS ARE YOU WATCHING? — Wall Street Journal with the headline “Advantage, Williams: As they enter the U.S. Open, Venus and Serena are stronger, faster and more focused than ever. How they came back from years of inconsistency to dominate the sport” by Matthew Futterman. Wha? Dominate the sport? Neither are No. 1 ranked; between Wimbledon and the US Open Venus had a 5-3 win-loss record with no titles, and Serena was 6-3 with no titles. Domination!
Posted by Staff @ 11:42 pm in Tennis | 15 Comments »
August 27th, 2009
2009 US Open Live Draw Show Redux
Live interview with Federer is a good effort, talking about the twins, being “only 28 years old,” traveling with the kids, etc. Good hair day for Rog. Says Andy Roddick was “never really gone” out of the top-level players, has improved and is moving better.
Posted by Jeremy Davis @ 12:34 pm in Tennis | 315 Comments »
August 24th, 2009
Just for fun, I am trying something different. As the 2009 hard court season heads toward the finish line, I came up with some hypothetical matches between former U.S. Open champions.
Posted by Dan Martin @ 10:49 pm in 2009 Season, American tennis, Australian Open, No. 1 ranking, US Open, US Open Series, Year-End No. 1 | 119 Comments »
August 23rd, 2009
Federer, Djokovic Meet for Cincinnati Tennis Masters Title Sunday
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic will meet for the 2009 Cincinnati Masters title.
Posted by Sean Randall @ 12:24 am in Cincinnati, US Open | 261 Comments »
