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October 10th, 2009

No Federer, No Murray Leaves Shanghai Masters Field Wide Open

Sean Randall breaks down the Shanghai Masters field.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 11:08 am in Asia, ATP, Shanghai | 72 Comments »

October 4th, 2009

Sharapova, Simon, Davydenko Win Titles; Tennis-X Notes

The power couple of former No. 1 Chris Evert and golf champ Greg Norman have a announced their separation.

Posted by Staff @ 4:02 pm in Tennis | 7 Comments »

August 23rd, 2009

ATP/WTA Pilot Pen Tennis Preview: Davydenko! Kuznetsova!

Lindsay Davenport was 1-5 in career New Haven finals, while Venus Williams won four in a row from 1999-2002; no U.S. stars this year (wildcard Shaughnessy is only U.S. player!).

Posted by Staff @ 1:07 pm in Tennis | 7 Comments »

August 14th, 2009

Federer, Nadal Head Top 8 in Historic Montreal QFs, Safina on Choke Alert v. Clijsters

Sean Randall previews the historic Great Eight in Montreal and looks at the upcoming Clijsters-Safina matchup.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 12:21 am in Canadian Open, Cincinnati, US Open, US Open Series | 249 Comments »

August 13th, 2009

Roddick v. Verdasco Highlight Thursday in Montreal

Will the top 8 ranked players reach the Friday quarterfinals in Montreal? Sean Randall previews to day.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 11:21 am in Canadian Open | 172 Comments »

July 23rd, 2009

US Open Series Begins with a Wimper

The dog days of summer tennis are upon as the top players are all enjoying some time off leaving us fans with little chew on.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 11:31 pm in French Open, Hamburg, indianapolis, US Open Series, Wimbledon | 57 Comments »

June 2nd, 2009

Soderling Real Deal at French Open; Federer Up Wednesday

“I always knew that I could play really, really good tennis when I’m on top of my game,” said Soderling.

Posted by Staff @ 6:38 pm in French Open, Tennis | 89 Comments »

May 23rd, 2009

Nadal Out for Fifth French Open, Can he be Stopped?

Sean Randall breaks down the men’s French Open draw.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 5:55 pm in 2009 Season, French Open | 64 Comments »

May 14th, 2009

Federer v. Roddick XX Friday in Madrid; Nadal, Djokovic, Murray Also Scheduled

Sean Randalls breaks downt the Madrid quarterfinals which features Roger Federer meeting Andy Roddick for a 20th time.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 8:09 pm in 2009 Season, Clay Season, Madrid | 215 Comments »

May 10th, 2009

Blake Bageled in Topsy-Turvy Estoril Final

Montanes swept through the deciding set in 35 minutes as Blake ran out of gas and nerve after failing to win the second-set tiebreak, with the American dropping to 0-2 career in finals on dirt.

Posted by Staff @ 9:04 pm in Tennis | 3 Comments »

May 10th, 2009

Nadal and His Victims Descend on Magical Madrid

Sean Randall breaks down the

Posted by Sean Randall @ 11:42 am in ATP, Clay Season | 97 Comments »

May 6th, 2009

Americans Blake, Fish Swim to Forefront at ATP Estoril

“I don’t think I’ve played that well since San Jose (February),” Blake said. “I really felt like my old self out there, it’s the first time in a long time. Even if I don’t win another match here I’ll still feel good about my clay game. But I’m not ready to stop, I would really like to win this tournament.”

Posted by Staff @ 3:23 pm in Tennis | 179 Comments »

April 27th, 2009

Nadal on Fire Heading into Tennis Masters Rome

Sean Randall cracks open the 2009 Rome Tennis Masters Draw.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 10:48 pm in 2009 Season, Clay Season, Rome | 137 Comments »

April 26th, 2009

Nadal Back to Site of Last Claycourt Loss at Rome

World No. 1 Rafael Nadal returns to the site where he last lost on clay, Rome’s Foro Italico.

Posted by Staff @ 11:17 pm in 2009 Season, Clay Season, Rome | 53 Comments »

April 24th, 2009

Davydenko Plays Down Chances Against Nadal at Barcelona

“It’s a secret,” said Davydenko of his game plan against the Spaniard. “I’m not going to tell the press, because tomorrow you’ll print it and then Rafa will read it and know all the secrets.”

Posted by Staff @ 7:32 pm in Tennis | 39 Comments »