February 27th, 2011
WTA Previews; Del Potro, Ferrer, Dulko Win Titles
Notes: Troubled former No. 1 Dinara Safina floats seedlessly in the draw, starting against China’s Xinyun Han, then a possible meeting with (5) Safarova; (8) Jovanovski a tough start against Tanasugarn, and (1) Schiavone vs. Dokic; last year Kleybanova beat the now-retired Elena Dementieva to win her first WTA title in Kuala Lumpur.
Posted by Staff @ 7:44 pm in Tennis | 4 Comments »
February 26th, 2011
Can Federer Stop a Djokovic Dubai Three-Peat on Huge Saturday of Tennis?
Federer v. Djokovic in Dubai headline a great day of tennis.
Posted by Sean Randall @ 9:49 am in Dubai | 123 Comments »
February 24th, 2011
Federer, Djokovic Near Rematch in Dubai; Del Potro Getting Scary
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic appear to be on another collision course.
Posted by Sean Randall @ 9:02 pm in Dubai | 148 Comments »
February 13th, 2011
Soderling Repeats in Rotterdam; Verdasco Bids to do Same in San Jose
Fernando Verdasco will try to match Robin Soderling’s effort and win his second straight San Jose title.
Posted by Sean Randall @ 12:32 pm in San Jose | 65 Comments »
October 23rd, 2010
Muster Playing ATP Vienna; WTA Champs This Week: Previews
Former No. 1 Tommy Muster returns at 43 years old!; interesting opening-round matches include (1) Melzer after a bye potentially facing (WC) Blake, and (5) Gulbis vs. Muster…
Posted by Staff @ 6:48 pm in Tennis | 3 Comments »
August 1st, 2010
Querrey, Ferrero, Almagro, Azarenka, Pavlyuchenkova Capture Titles
No. 2 seed Sam Querrey won his fourth title of the year in LA Sunday, beating Andy Murray for the first time in five meetings 5-7, 7-6(2), 6-3 for the Farmers Classic title. Querrey successfully defended his title from 2010, improving to 4-1 in finals this year.
Posted by Staff @ 10:37 pm in Tennis | 4 Comments »
July 18th, 2010
Almagro, Montanes, Kanepi, Szavay Win Titles: Weekend Wrap
“I was very tired, mainly in the second set but also in the third. I was also nervous,” Szavay said. “But I fought with myself and broke it. It’s very nice to have a second title in a row. I’ve been working very hard and this is the reward.”
Posted by Staff @ 4:01 pm in Tennis | 30 Comments »
July 17th, 2010
Roddick, Davydenko Headline Atlanta, Hamburg this Week on ATP
Notes: Pro tennis returns to Atlanta; wildcards went to (1) Roddick, Brit James Ward and American tragedy Donald Young; openers of interest include Blake vs. Dent, (5) Tipsarevic vs. Kevin “Mr.” Anderson, and (8) Becker vs. Iron Mike; seeds Malisse and Becker get left off the ATP tournament web page’s featured players, ouch; Friday, Saturday and Sunday coverage live on ESPN2 and Tennis Channel.
Posted by Staff @ 11:01 pm in Tennis | 2 Comments »
June 2nd, 2010
Melzer Stuns Djokovic in Five; Nadal Edges Almagro at French Open
Jurgen Melzer will player Rafael Nadal in the semifinals at the French Open.
Posted by Staff @ 7:36 pm in French Open | 115 Comments »
May 31st, 2010
Nadal Marches into the French Open Quarters, Federer v. Soderling Rematch Tuesday
Roger Federer and Robin Soderling meet again at the French Open.
Posted by Sean Randall @ 5:49 pm in French Open | 479 Comments »