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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 24th, 2011

Roger Federer Admits His Mind Wanders; Americans Querrey, Blake Lose in Delray

Roger Federer opens up about his lack of concentration.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 12:47 am in Dubai | 50 Comments »

February 22nd, 2011

Courier Picks Isner Ahead of Querrey for Davis Cup Tie Against Chile

Jim Courier announced his U.S. Davis Cup roster for tie against Chile.

Posted by Staff @ 6:20 pm in Davis Cup | 1 Comment »

February 19th, 2011

Roddick Dealt Del Potro, Raonic Remains Hot in Memphis

In a battle of former US Open champions Andy Roddick and Juan Martin del Potro square off in Memphis.

Posted by Staff @ 10:02 am in Marseille, Memphis | 133 Comments »

February 18th, 2011

Roddick, Hewitt Renew Rivalry in Memphis; Roanic Blasts 38 Aces in Win

Andy Roddick and Lleyton Hewitt renew their rivalry tonight in Memphis.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 9:32 am in Marseille, Memphis | 101 Comments »

February 15th, 2011

Roddick Battles Berankis in Memphis; Querrey, Fish Blake Also in Action

Andy Roddick could be in for a battle tonight against 20-year-old Richard Berankis.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 1:01 pm in Memphis | 28 Comments »

January 17th, 2011

Roddick, Federer Cruise, “B”-Squad Americans Struggle at Australian Open

The few number of overall American men in the draw took a further hit when vaunted comer Ryan Harrison unceremoniously exited to unheralded Frenchman Adrian Mannarino in straight sets.

Posted by Staff @ 11:03 am in Tennis | 168 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 »

October 9th, 2010

Federer, Nadal Lead All Top 20 at Shanghai Tennis Masters

Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have landed on separate sides of the Shanghai Masters draw.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 12:44 pm in Shanghai | 233 Comments »

October 3rd, 2010

Nadal, Big Boys in Action at Beijing, Tokyo: ATP Previews

Lots of dangerous floaters in Beijing, with first-round matches of interest including Fish vs. Tipsarevic (winner to face (1) Djokovic), (6) Verdasco vs. Kohlschreiber (winner to face (WC) Isner), (3) Soderling vs. Robredo, (7) Youzhny vs. Ljubicic, and (2) Murray facing a qualifying-tested Mathieu.

Posted by Staff @ 1:41 pm in Tennis | 35 Comments »

September 19th, 2010

Fish Puts U.S. Back in Davis Cup World Group; Federer Missing

Roger Federer let Switzerland slide into obscurity, and also perhaps Federer’s chance of winning the Davis Cup before his career ends, when Switzerland was swept 5-0 by Kazakhstan in the Davis Cup World Group Playoffs. Federer ducked out of the match, citing a need for rest after losing in the semifinals of the US Open.

Posted by Staff @ 4:04 pm in Tennis | 85 Comments »

September 19th, 2010

Fish, Querrey Under Davis Cup Pressure Today in Colombia

Will Fish and Querrey lead the US back to the Davis Cup World Group?

Posted by Sean Randall @ 11:27 am in Davis Cup | 5 Comments »

September 7th, 2010

Federer, Djokovic Romp; Nadal and Friends Tuesday at US Open

Are we headed for a Roger Federer-Rafael Nadal US Open final?

Posted by Sean Randall @ 1:10 am in US Open | 318 Comments »

September 2nd, 2010

Federer, Fish Win; French Surge; Djokovic Gets Nasty at US Open

Asked by Brad Gilbert in the on-court interview if he had the “tweener” between-the-legs shot like Roger Federer, Djokovic said, “No I have something else between my legs…don’t worry I won’t show it to you tonight.”

Posted by Staff @ 11:25 pm in Tennis, US Open | 282 Comments »