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August 9th, 2014

Cincinnati Draw: Djokovic Tries To Become A Golden Master, Federer-Murray Quarter?

Novak Djokovic will try to make history next week in Cincinnati.

Posted by Staff @ 1:21 am in Cincinnati | 42 Comments »

August 18th, 2013

Roger Federer: The Loss To Rafa Was Still A Good Step In The Right Direction

Roger Federer is encouraged by his play after losing to Rafael Nadal Friday night.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 10:44 am in Cincinnati | 9 Comments »

August 17th, 2013

Nadal Beats Berdych, Seeks First Cincinnati Title Against Isner; Serena v Azarenka

Rafael Nadal kept his hardcourt streak going beating Tomas Berdych to reach the Cincinnati final.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 11:40 pm in Cincinnati | 128 Comments »

August 16th, 2013

Isner Upsets Djokovic, Nadal Beats Federer in Cincy; Serena Stays Strong

Djokovic double faulted serving at 5-6 in the third to set up match point, which saw Isner complete the upset.

Posted by Staff @ 10:41 pm in Cincinnati | 192 Comments »

August 15th, 2013

Federer, Nadal Survive, Set Up Friday Night Cincinnati Showdown; Djokovic, Murray Roll

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will take their rivalry to the Midwest of American in Cincinnati Friday night.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 11:16 pm in Cincinnati | 185 Comments »

August 15th, 2013

John Isner Doesn’t Care That There Are No American Men In The Top 20

John Isner doesn’t care that there are no American men in the Top 20 this week for the first time in history.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 11:32 am in American tennis, Cincinnati | 14 Comments »

August 15th, 2013

Roger Federer Explains Why He’s Gone Back To His Old Racquet

Roger Federer explains why he’s gone back to his old racquet.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 11:09 am in Cincinnati | 5 Comments »

August 15th, 2013

Marion Bartoli Has Retired From Tennis

Marion Bartoli has retired from tennis.

Posted by Staff @ 12:00 am in Cincinnati | 24 Comments »

August 14th, 2013

Nadal Surges, Serena Struggles, Bartoli Retires from Tennis

No. 2 seed and reigning Wimbledon champion Andy Murray was impressive in a 6-2, 6-2 win over Russian veteran Mikhail Youzhny, while No. 4 Rafael Nadal was too much off the ground for Benjamin Becker, defeating the German 6-2, 6-2.

Posted by Staff @ 11:19 pm in Cincinnati | 61 Comments »

August 14th, 2013

Federer Wins, Sloane Upsets Sharapova In Connors Debut; Nadal, Djokovic, Serena Wednesday In Cincinnati

Roger Federer got a win Tuesday night while Maria Sharapova was handed a loss.

Posted by Staff @ 12:10 am in Cincinnati | 74 Comments »

August 13th, 2013

Maria Sharapova Talks About New Coach Jimmy Connors

Maria Sharapova talks about her new coach Jimmy Connors.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 10:20 am in Cincinnati, Coaching | 10 Comments »

August 13th, 2013

Andy Murray Is Excited For His First Grand Slam Defense

Andy Murray is excited about his US Open title defense.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 9:53 am in Cincinnati, US Open | 9 Comments »

August 13th, 2013

Milos Raonic Apologizes For No-Call Net Touch, Plans To Speak With Del Potro

Milos Raonic apologized for his non-action in a controversial win over Juan Martin Del Potro last week in Montreal.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 9:39 am in Cincinnati | 19 Comments »

August 12th, 2013

Blake Returns to Form, Fish Floats Out in Cincy; Federer Makes Summer Hardcourt Debut Tuesday

Stepanek wormed his way past No. 14 Fabio Fognini 6-2, 6-4, while Dimitrov handled No. 13 Nicolas Almagro 7-6(3), 6-4, and Blake in the nightcap ousted the big-serving No. 16 Jerzy Janowicz 6-1, 7-5.

Posted by Staff @ 11:11 pm in Cincinnati | 37 Comments »

August 12th, 2013

Five-Time Cincinnati Champ Roger Federer Says He’s Fit, Motivated And Has A Good Mind-Set

5-time tournament champion Roger Federer is in Cincinnati this week making his summer hardcourts debut.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 10:03 am in Cincinnati, Videos | 11 Comments »