Tearful Murray Accepts Loss
January 31, 2010 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
During the past two weeks, Andy Murray has played the best tennis of his life. On a roll, it looked like nothing could stop him.
Then he ran into Roger Federer in the Australian Open final.
And much like the last Grand Slam final when they met back in Flushing Meadows in 2008, the Scot was not [...]
Video Highlights Serena’s Fifth Aussie Title
January 31, 2010 by Tennis Ledger Wire Services · Leave a Comment
Here are highlights of Serena Williams final courtest of the Tennis Channel. For more highlights and video, please go to www.tennischannel.com for more information and to see full highlights of the 2010 Oz Open.
Bob and Mike Bryan on Their Goals
January 31, 2010 by Tennis Ledger Wire Services · Leave a Comment
Bob and Mike Bryan discussed their goals with Price Tennis before the Oz Open in this video, taken in Melbourne.
It’s a very interesting video we would like to share with you.
Serena Continues Legacy in Oz
January 31, 2010 by Tennis Ledger Wire Services · Leave a Comment
[CHICAGO] – Each and every time Serena Williams reaches the semi-finals of the Australian Open, she goes on to win the title. This first Grand Slam of 2010 was no exception. Williams dominated this all Wilson final, putting an end to the amazing return of former #1, Justine Henin.
With her [K] Blade Team racket, the [...]
Celebrity Tennis Premieres Tomorrow
January 31, 2010 by Tennis Ledger Wire Services · Leave a Comment
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 28, 2010 – Tennis Channel, the only 24-hour, television-based multimedia destination dedicated to both the professional sport and tennis lifestyle, will premier original series Celebrity Tennis, Monday, Feb. 1, at 6:30 pm ET. The half-hour show is hosted by film, television actor and commentator of The World Poker Tour, Vince Van Patten, [...]
Tennis King Meets British Prince
January 21, 2010 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
With Prince William on hand to watch Roger Federer cruise into the third round, you have to wonder, who was more excited to see whom?
Although, not every day a member of the Royal Family comes around, the World’s No. 1 has met his share of stars and celebs over the years. And frankly, earlier in [...]
A Tougher Wickmayer In Melbourne
January 19, 2010 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
If Yanina Wickmayer was a feel good story at the US Open, then in Melbourne, she should be a sentimental favorite.
After serving about a little over two months of a year-long suspension for failing to fill out her whereabouts to the Flemish anti-doping tribunal, the 20 year-old was able to get back on the court [...]
Sharapova’s Loss May Be More Than A Bad Day
January 18, 2010 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
Don’t weep for Maria Sharapova.
Don’t shed a tear for her, the same way you didn’t cry for Serena Williams, Tiger Woods, or even Conan O’Brien. These are rich celebrities, who make more money than any of us commoners would dream about.
And in Maria’s case, she just signed an extension of her Nike deal that will [...]
Safina Ousted Early In China
October 5, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
Dinara Safina’s struggles continued. A week following an early exit at The Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, the No.1 ranked Russian fell this time in the second round at The China Open to hometown wildcard Zhang Shuai 7-5, 7-6.
Last week, she fell in the second round after a bye in three tight sets to 132 [...]
Prince Congratulates Tour Team Member Maria Sharapova on First WTA Tour Title Since Return From Surgery
October 5, 2009 by Tennis Ledger Wire Services · Leave a Comment
10/03/09 – Bordentown, NJ – When the new WTA tour rankings are released on Monday, a familiar name will once again be in the top 20. After being sidelined by shoulder surgery for nine months, Maria Sharapova made her return to tournament tennis in May with her new Prince O3 Speedport Black racquet in hand. [...]
