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Roddick Loss, Harrison Win – The Start of the Changing of the Guard in US Men’s Tennis?
Sep. 2 | Is there a changing of the guard happening in American tennis? Andy Roddick, the man who has held the torch for American tennis since his US Open victory in 2003, suffered his earliest loss in a Grand Slam tournament since 2008, losing in the US...
Falconi, Kendrick, Lucic Highlight US Open Qualifiers
Aug. 29 | It was a memorable Saturday for 20-year-old Irina Falconi, the former Georgia Tech All-American who easily defeated Canadian Stephanie Dubois in the final round of qualifying to earn her first entry into the U.S. Open main draw. In fact, make that...
What’s with Andy Roddick’s Serve?
Aug. 21 | Down love-4, 15-40 in the final set and with his serve — of all things — looking like it needs a tune up really badly, Andy Roddick headed for his changeover chair. It was only when he looked up to see Mardy Fish moving to the deuce...
Rusty Match for Nadal a Blessing
Aug. 12 | By Charles Bricker This wasn’t even close to a World War II battleship coming out of mothballs. Still, there was no mistaking the rust dripping off Rafa Nadal’s game in his first match in 37 days. Rafael Nadal He had, for him, an astounding...
Revolutionary New Grass-Court Technique for 2010 Olympic Games: This Week in Tennis Business
Aug. 11 | By Bob Stockton * A revolutionary new technique will be implemented at the All England Club in 2012 that will allow the facility to resurface its grass courts for the London Olympics, which will be held on the same courts just two weeks after the...
ISNER BEATING THE HEAT IN ATLANTA
Jul. 24 | By Charles Bricker The thermometer said 93 degrees, which probably meant it was about 193 on the asphalt stadium court, where John “Marathon Man” Isner looked anything but indefatigable on one extremely hot and humid Saturday afternoon...
SERENA IN DOUBT FOR US OPEN
Jul. 18 | Serena Williams is in doubt to compete in the US Open later this summer as the world No. 1 will undergo surgery on her right foot after cutting it on a broken glass at a restaurant. Williams, who earlier this month won her fourth Wimbledon title,...
FISH TO PLAY ROCHUS IN NEWPORT FINAL IN REMATCH OF GREATEST TENNIS MATCH OF ALL-TIME YOU NEVER HEARD OF
Jul. 10 | By Randy Walker NEWPORT, R.I. – It could easily received consideration as “the greatest tennis of all time.” Except it was a second-round match at the lowest-level ATP World Tour event between two middle-ranked players. Prior to...
THE FISH IS GOOD IN NEWPORT
Jul. 9 | By Randy Walker NEWPORT, R.I. — One thing you can say about Newport, R.I. is that the fish is very good. Cod, Salmon, Grouper and … Mardy. Mardy Fish, America’s No 5 ranked player and the No. 5 seed at the Campbell’s Hall...
NADAL’S WIMBLEDON TITLE PLACES HIM IN “BEST-OF-ALL-TIME” CONVERSATION
Jul. 4 | By Charles Bricker And so at the precise age of 24 years, 1 month and 1 day, Rafa Nadal won his eighth Grand Slam title, exactly 10 months younger than when his elite contemporary, Roger Federer, won his eighth major back in 2006. Although statistically...
WITH WIMBLEDON OVER, TURN YOUR ATTENTION TO WORLD TEAM TENNIS
Jul. 4 | By Blair Henley The roof has closed on Wimbledon for another year and now the waiting game begins. Tennis fans will have to survive almost two months before the buzzing energy and late-night excitement of the U.S. Open takes over. But here’s something...
