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September 2nd, 2010

Roddick Rocked by Tipsarevic at US Open, Is Harrison the New Guy?

Andy Roddick suffers an early exit at the US Open.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 11:42 am in US Open | 240 Comments »

September 1st, 2010

Djokovic Compares Win to Sex in Tuesday US Open Marathon

No. 3 seed Novak Djokovic is renowned for melting in the heat, but when he gutted out a five-set win from two sets down against Serb compatriot Viktor Troicki, the punch-drunk Djokovic in an on-court interview with ESPN’s Brad Gilbert afterward told the crowd regarding the win, “It was like sleeping with my girlfriend, it was that kind of feeling.”

Posted by Staff @ 12:20 am in Tennis, US Open | 262 Comments »

August 30th, 2010

Nadal, Federer, Murray: A Lot on the Line at the 2010 US Open

Few players carry the burden Andy Murray does. His home country both cares about tennis and has been hapless at producing tennis champions.

Posted by Dan Martin @ 7:28 am in American tennis, Cincinnati, No. 1 ranking, US Open, Year-End No. 1 | 205 Comments »

August 24th, 2010

Can Rafael Nadal Win the US Open? Handicapping the Flushing Field

Sean Randall handicaps the US Open men’s field.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 6:07 pm in US Open | 224 Comments »

August 23rd, 2010

Roger Federer Beats Mardy Fish in Cincinnati – Highlights, Interviews [Video]

Video highlights and interviews from Roger Federer’s win in Cincinnati today over Mardy Fish.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 12:00 am in Cincinnati, Videos | 3 Comments »

August 22nd, 2010

Wozniacki Leads Semis, Final of WTA Montreal to be Played Monday

“We play tournaments every week and it’s our job,” Zvonareva said. “We are used to it, so that doesn’t matter. But it’s difficult for the fans. We see a lot of people walking around with umbrellas. We really appreciate them coming and trying to watch us play. They have been great all week, so supportive of all the players. We can only imagine how disappointing it has been for them.”

Posted by Staff @ 11:47 pm in Tennis | 1 Comment »

August 22nd, 2010

Federer Ends Title Drought, Reels in Fish for Fourth Cincinnati Crown

Roger Federer is back in the winner’s circle after a tough three-set win over Mardy Fish in Cincinnati.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 3:22 pm in Cincinnati, US Open | 173 Comments »

August 22nd, 2010

Nothing Fishy: Flying Fish Faces Federer Today in Cincinnati Tennis Masters Final

It’s Mardy Fish and Roger Federer in the Cincinnati final, who’ll win it?

Posted by Sean Randall @ 10:46 am in Cincinnati | 315 Comments »

August 22nd, 2010

Wozniacki, Dementieva Lead Solid Field at WTA New Haven; + Men

Wozniacki will open against the winner of Oudin and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova; (7) Pennetta a tough start against Kleybanova; the French Open champ (3) Schiavone starts against former No. 1 (WC) Safina; (2) Stosur will likely start against the tough Zheng; tournament started in 1948 as the U.S. Women’s Hardcourt Championships; Wozniacki is the two-time defending champion.

Posted by Staff @ 12:17 am in Tennis | 1 Comment »

August 21st, 2010

Baghdatis Stuns Nadal, Federer Next in Cincinnati SF; Roddick v. Fish This Afternoon

Marcos Baghdatis upsets Rafael Nadal to spoil a Roger Federer-Nadal semifinal

Posted by Sean Randall @ 10:10 am in Tennis | 231 Comments »

August 20th, 2010

Roddick, Murray Survive; Federer, Nadal a Win Away in Cincinnati

Sean Randall breaks down the Friday quarterfinals from Cincinnati.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 10:17 am in Cincinnati | 414 Comments »

August 19th, 2010

Soderling v. Roddick, Djokovic v. Nalbandian in Cincinnati Today; Federer, Nadal Also

Sean Randall previews a monster Thursday in Cincinnati.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 9:52 am in Cincinnati | 252 Comments »

August 18th, 2010

Nadal, Federer Lead Top 6 Today at Cincinnati

The Top 6 ATP players led by Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are in action today at Cincinnati.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 9:40 am in Cincinnati | 136 Comments »

August 17th, 2010

Roddick Wins in Three; Americans Isner, Fish, Blake Today in Cincinnati

Americans are off to a good start in Cincinnati.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 9:55 am in Cincinnati | 99 Comments »

August 14th, 2010

Federer Lands in Nadal’s Half at Cincinnati; Roddick Returns

The Cincinnati draw is out and Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are on the same side.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 9:46 am in Cincinnati | 22 Comments »