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May 27th, 2011

Djokovic, Del Potro Suspended at French Open, Will Play Best-of-3 Saturday; Old Federer Returns

The big showdown between Djokovic and Del Potro began but never finished.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 5:30 pm in French Open | 391 Comments »

May 2nd, 2011

Roddick F Bombs Out of Madrid; Del Potro, Raonic Tomorrow

Andy Roddick suffered a tough loss in his 2011 clay opener.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 8:47 pm in Madrid | 23 Comments »

April 30th, 2011

Nadal, Djokovic Favorites in the Altitude of Madrid; Can Former Winner Federer Be a Factor?

Novak Djokovic and his rivalry with Rafael Nadal moves to the Spanish clay in Madrid.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 4:17 pm in Madrid | 153 Comments »

April 14th, 2011

Will Nadal, Federer, Murray be Tested Thursday in Monte Carlo? Verdasco Out of Fire

Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Andy Murray all face tough matches Thursday.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 12:30 am in Monte Carlo | 47 Comments »

April 9th, 2011

No Djokovic in Monte Carlo Where Nadal, Federer Begin Clay Season

With Novak Djokovic sidelined, are we heading for a Rafael Nadal v. Roger Federer final in Monte Carlo?

Posted by Sean Randall @ 11:28 am in Monte Carlo | 93 Comments »

February 12th, 2011

Monfils Withdrawal Sends Raonic to First ATP Final, Awaits Verdasco or Del Potro in San Jose

Milos Raonic is into his first ATP final.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 10:43 am in San Jose | 166 Comments »

January 21st, 2011

Roddick Hurts Haase, Federer Returns to Form; Will Youth be Served Saturday at the Australian Open?

For 90 minutes or so it looked like Andy Roddick was in serious trouble against upstart Robin Haase.

Posted by Staff @ 8:43 am in Australian Open | 289 Comments »

January 18th, 2011

Federer Faces Simon Test Tonight; Top Seeds Breeze at Australian Open

Remarks on the first round of play in Australia.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 5:16 pm in Australian Open | 376 Comments »

January 13th, 2011

Australian Open Draw: Federer Looks Good, But Will He Come Through?

A quick preview of the Australian Open men’s draw.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 8:40 pm in Australian Open | 251 Comments »

January 3rd, 2011

2011 Tennis Preview: Will Nadal, Federer Remain on Top?

Sean Randall previews the 2011 ATP season.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 7:22 pm in 2011 Season | 58 Comments »

December 19th, 2010

Nadal Wins Player of the Year, ‘Heist’ Honor in 2010 Tennis-X Year-End Awards

The winners of the 2010 Tennis-X Awards are announced.

Posted by Staff @ 12:20 pm in 2010 Season | 18 Comments »

December 4th, 2010

Djokovic Watches France Win Doubles Rubber; Serbia Looking Tispy Sunday

The French doubles comebacks puts the pressure on Serbia on Sunday.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 7:00 pm in Davis Cup | 146 Comments »

December 3rd, 2010

Serbia, France Level in Davis Cup Finale; Will Djokovic Play Doubles?

Serbia and France are even after a day of play, but doubles could be the swing match.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 10:29 pm in Davis Cup | 92 Comments »

December 3rd, 2010

Djokovic, Serbia the Favorites Against France in Davis Cup Final

Serbia hosts France in the Davis Cup final this weekend.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 12:56 am in Davis Cup | 50 Comments »

November 14th, 2010

Soderling, Rafter Win Titles; Tennis-X Notes

The 26-year-old Soderling stopped a sluggish Monfils, who defeated Roger Federer in a three-set semifinal. “I’m in a learning process. Every time I get to a final like this something goes wrong, and this time it was the preparation. I had to rush too much,” Monfils said. “And also, at one stage in the match I tried to change my plan. I should maybe not have done that and keep with simple things…Yesterday I used up a lot of energy, and today I wasn’t able to find the extra stamina that I would have needed to be more competitive.”

Posted by Staff @ 3:50 pm in Tennis | 115 Comments »