July 31st, 2009
Opinion: Which Roddick Will Show at Washington?
Is Blake done? Hope not but the outlook is not rosy since Blake turns 30 later this year. don’t get in a habit of turning down six-figure checks James.
Posted by Jeremy Davis @ 4:30 pm in Tennis | 81 Comments »
July 23rd, 2009
US Open Series Begins with a Wimper
The dog days of summer tennis are upon as the top players are all enjoying some time off leaving us fans with little chew on.
Posted by Sean Randall @ 11:31 pm in French Open, Hamburg, US Open Series, Wimbledon, indianapolis | 57 Comments »
July 18th, 2009
ATP Indy Event Misses Roddick, Stiffs Blake
“We couldn’t meet his expectations (financially),” Martin said. “It just wasn’t going to happen. I couldn’t do it. James is a great person and a great supporter of this event.”
Posted by Staff @ 10:17 pm in Tennis | 59 Comments »
July 12th, 2009
Davis Cup Wrap: Czechs at Croatia, Israel at Spain in Semis
Israel had clinched by Saturday after Harel Levy defeated Igor Andreev and Dudi Sela decimated Mikhail Youzhny in the singles, and the standout doubles tandem of Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram edged Igor Kunitsyn and former No. 1 Marat Safin in five in Safin’s final Davis Cup appearance.
Posted by Staff @ 3:03 pm in Davis Cup, Tennis | 26 Comments »
July 11th, 2009
McEnroe Hoping for Sunday Davis Cup Miracle vs Croatia
Cilic will take on Blake in the first reverse singles on Sunday, and Karlovic is scheduled to face Fish in the final singles, the U.S. needing to sweep the day to advance to the semifinals against either Argentina or the Czech Republic.
Posted by Staff @ 12:39 pm in Davis Cup, Tennis | 2 Comments »
July 9th, 2009
Davis Cup Quarterfinal Previews
Can “Dr.” Ivo rain down the aces on clay? The nod goes to Croatia as Blake is 0-4 in live ties on clay and Fish has only one win in the same situation. Marin Cilic should dictate this tie, but the Bryan brothers will do their best to keep it a live tie by Sunday.
Posted by Staff @ 11:58 pm in Davis Cup, Tennis | 70 Comments »
June 23rd, 2009
Blake Bounced at Wimbledon; Grass Notes
“That wasn’t the game plan,” Blake said. “That’s definitely a little more beneficial for him. He did a better job of hitting his backhand solid enough to keep me from being able to take it up the line and start getting forehands. That’s his probably best play, and it worked. He did that very effectively today.”
Posted by Staff @ 12:00 am in Tennis | 122 Comments »
June 21st, 2009
Free Swinging Federer the Clear Wimbledon Favorite
Sean Randall handicaps the 2009 Wimbledon men’s and women’s draws.
Posted by Sean Randall @ 7:06 pm in Wimbledon | 187 Comments »
June 14th, 2009
Wimbledon Frenzy Begins as Murray Wins Queen’s Title
“It’s pretty special,” Murray said. “There have been some great grasscourt players from Britain the last 70-odd years. Tim (Henman) and Greg (Rusedski) were both very good grasscourt players. The names that are on the trophy, there’s a lot of great, great players. So to be on that trophy is great. Obviously because it’s not happened that a British player has won for so long, that makes it nicer.”
Posted by Staff @ 9:56 pm in Tennis | 32 Comments »
June 13th, 2009
Roddick Rolls Right Ankle, Blake v. Murray in Queens; Haas Reaches Halle Final
Wimbledon favorite Andy Roddick turned his right ankle forcing his withdrawal from his semifinal match Saturday against James Blake at Queens.
Posted by Staff @ 11:18 am in Halle, Injuries, Queens, Wimbledon | 131 Comments »
