Cilic stuns Murray
September 8, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
There won’t be a repeat of last year’s men’s final. That’s because Marin Cilic took out Andy Murray in grand style stunning the No.2 seed in straights, 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 at Ashe Stadium. While it’s a surprising result, the 20 year-old Cilic was expected to have a breakout year. On one of the biggest stages, [...]
Upsets Continue On Saturday Night
September 6, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
The upsets continued Saturday at this year’s U.S. Open. Both Andy Roddick and Dinara Safina exited stage left ending disappointing brief stays in NYC. Off his impressive Wimbledon showing pushing Roger Federer the limit, the No.5 seeded Roddick was expected to carry that momentum into the final grand slam and make a run at a [...]
In Defeat Britton Keeps His Sense of Humor
August 31, 2009 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
As draws go, this was a tough one. Someone needed to be the sacrificial lamb to Roger Federer. And when Devin Britton heard the news, he was surely less than thrilled. “I didn’t really believe it at first,” said the 18 year-old from Mississippi. “Thought it was just a bad joke. No, and then started [...]
