Novak Djokovic Hit This Incredible Shot Around The Netpost Monday Night [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 28th, 2014 @ 3:50 pm
If you missed it, this was one of the best shots of week one at the US Open. Novak Djokovic went around the netpost for this one during an easy opening night win over Argentine Diego Schwartzman.
Stan Wawrinka Tells Drunk Fan To Shut Up At US Open [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 28th, 2014 @ 3:43 pm
Stan Wawrinka had an eventful night. After two quick dominant sets his opponent Tomaz Bellucci got on track to win the third then led by a break in the fourth before Wawrinka took the match in a break.
But late in the fourth Wawrinka got into it with a fan who Wawrinka said after may have been drunk, telling the person, “Shut up, man! Seriously, shut up.”
“I think was great …
Ernests Gulbis Is Not Looking Forward To Playing Friend Dominic Thiem At The US Open
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 28th, 2014 @ 3:39 pm
Good friends Ernests Gulbis and Dominic Thiem will meet Friday in the US Open second round, and the Latvian isn’t looking forward to it.
“Never want to play somebody who you practice with,” said Gulbis. “But, honestly, I have no emotions because of that. I think it’s a little bit tougher on Dominic, though. He really doesn’t want to play with me, because we played one match I think two years …
Wawrinka, Sharapova Struggle Through; Thurs. Preview at US Open
Posted by Staff on August 28th, 2014 @ 12:44 am
No. 3 seed Stan Wawrinka in the night match led the Top 10-seeded men’s winners, with a couple minor upsets sprinkled in on Wednesday at the US Open.
Wawrinka in the final match, which stretched until after midnight EST, defeated Brazilian Thomaz Bellucci 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(1).
“I was playing really well, I was really aggressive,” Wawrinka said. “In the fourth set I tried to focus on my game and not what …
Caroline Wozniacki’s Hair Got Stuck In Her Racquet, But She Played On [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 27th, 2014 @ 10:30 pm
In a funny moment, Caroline Wozniacki’s hair got stuck in her racquet during a point in her win over today Belarussian qualifier Aliaksandra Sasnovich at the US Open.
“Actually it used to happen when I didn’t braid my hair,” Wozniacki said of the incident. “That’s why I started braiding it. Once it gets to a certain length sometimes it can get stuck in the arm or the racquet. It’s a first, …
CiCi, Not Sabathia, Lights Up US Open; Wed. Preview
Posted by Staff on August 27th, 2014 @ 12:42 am
World No. 1 Serena Williams advanced into the second round on Tuesday after defeating up-and-coming fellow American Taylor Townsend, but all eyes were on American wildcard Catherine “Cici” Bellis after the 15 year old shocked No. 12 seed and Australian Open runner-up Dominika Cibulkova 6-1, 4-6, 6-4.
“I went into the match thinking it was going to be such a great experience, but I never thought I would come out on …
Watch Roger Federer Tag Marinko Matosevic With A Tweener! [GIF]
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 26th, 2014 @ 8:47 pm
Late in the second set tonight in his match against Marinko Matosevic, Roger Federer tagged the Australian with this tweener.
The point was over when Federer hit the shot, but it was still hilarious and afterward Federer had an apologetic laugh about it.
Another angle:
Michael Jordan Talks About Roger Federer At The US Open [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 26th, 2014 @ 8:42 pm
Roger Federer had a very special guest in his box tonight for his match against Marinko Matosevic. Years ago Federer had the support of Tiger Woods in his seats and tonight he added arguably the biggest star on the planet, NBA great Michael Jordan.
Jordan admitted he’s no good at tennis and this was his first US Open. But he was nervous watching Federer play.
The 6-time NBA champion was in …
Meet Tennis’s New Sensation Catherine “CiCi” Bellis
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 26th, 2014 @ 7:19 pm
A new tennis star was born today at the US Open. At just 15 years of age, Catherine “CiCi” Bellis pulled off the biggest shock of the US Open championships thus far upsetting No. 12 seed Dominika Cibulkova in three sets 61, 46, 64.
Bellis, a native of Atherton, California, gained entry into the US Open only via a wildcard after winning the Kalamazoo junior 18s last month. That win for …
Upsets Monday at US Open; Serena, Federer Up Tuesday
Posted by Staff on August 25th, 2014 @ 11:56 pm
The top seeds protected their turf on the men’s side on the opening day at the US Open, but two lower seeds were shown the door by up-and-comers.
Aussie Nick Kyrgios topped a less-than-100-percent No. 21 seed Mikhail Youzhny 7-5, 7-6(4), 2-6, 7-6(1), and Frenchman Benoit Paire topped countryman and No. 24 seed Julien Benneteau 7-6(4), 5-7, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4.
“Yeah, I guess just heat of the moment,” said the fiery Kyrgios …
Roger Federer Just Took A Selfie With Basketball Great Michael Jordan
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 25th, 2014 @ 8:52 pm
Sports legends Roger Federer and Michael Jordan were together Monday for a special Nike event. And the Swiss took this “selfie” of his encounter with the NBA great.
MJ #selfie #HisAirness pic.twitter.com/Bv4HJVecqa
— Roger Federer (@rogerfederer) August 26, 2014
Nike’s new Zoom Vapor Air Jordan 3 sneaker combines both the style of Air Jordan with Federer’s Zoom Vapor brand. Rumor has it the shoe …
Andy Murray Says His Poop Is Proper, So He’s Not Sure Why His Body Broke Down Today
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 25th, 2014 @ 8:43 pm
Former champion Andy Murray very nearly suffered his earliest loss ever at the US Open today, needing a very tough 4-sets to beat Robin Haase 63, 76, 16, 75.
Murray was down 41 in the fourth set before he overcame an assortment of ailments to beat the Dutchman. Afterward, the 2012 US Open champion admitted he wasn’t sure why his body began cramping after he won the second set after just …
Nick Kyrgios Reveals He Likes The US Open More Than Any Other Slam, Including The Australian Open!
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 25th, 2014 @ 4:33 pm
Following an impressive win over 2-time US Open semifinalist Mikhail Youzhny, rising superstar Nick Kyrgios revealed that the Australian Open isn’t his favorite Grand Slam. It’s the U.S.!
“It’s awesome,” the 19-year-old said about the US Open atmosphere. “I’m going to get scorched in Melbourne, but it’s my favorite Grand Slam.
“It sort of suits my personality a bit. I like to go out, not go out, but just roam the streets …
Watch A Bee Attack Kimiko Date Krumm During Her Match At The US Open [Video]
Posted by Tom Gainey on August 25th, 2014 @ 4:00 pm
Bugs got into the game today at the US Open. During her first round on Arthur Ashe Stadium, 43-year-old Kimiko Date Krumm not only had to deal with 2-time champion Venus Williams but also a pesky bee. Eventually the bee buzzed off but not Venus who won the matchup of the two oldest women in the draw 26, 63, 63.
2014 US Open TV Schedule: CBS, ESPN, Tennis Channel
Posted by Staff on August 25th, 2014 @ 2:18 pm
For the final time the US Open will be broadcast on three different networks in the USA. In the last year of their contract CBS will broadcast the US Open middle weekend and the men’s and women’s semifinals and finals.
Included in their 100+ hours, ESPN will air matches during the weekdays and into the evening with Tennis Channel on the first set of matches at 11am. The network …