Forever Young

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – It’s been so long that the tennis world waited for the arrival of Donald Young, that it seems like he’s been at it for almost 15 years. “15 years?” he laughed. “That would mean I would be like a lot older than I am now.” Yes that would mean the American [...]

Bryan Brothers Win Men’s Doubles Crown

Bob and Mike Bryan took the Men’s Doubles title at the 2011 Australian Open, 6-3 -6-4 over India’s Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupath for their fifth Australian Open Title. “We have tons of respect for those guys, they are legends, they are marquee, they can only make our game better,” Bob Bryan said. “It was [...]

Aussie Kim Going For The Aussie Win

When we last saw Kim Clijsters and Vera Zvonareva in a Grand Slam, Clijsters had the upper hand with a 6-2, 6-1 demolition in route to her second Grand Slam title in a row. Yet, now the two are playing in the Semifinals at the Australian Open, Aussie Kim isn’t taking any chances. “Uhm, I [...]

Championship Sunday Postponed Until Monday

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Rain, rain go away was the theme of the US Open on Sunday as the steady drizzle came down and pre-empted play. The Women’s Doubles Finals will now take place tomorrow at 3 p.m. It was suspended in the third set with set still on serve. The team of Liezel Huber [...]

Venus Worth The Wait Against Schiavove

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Venus Williams is a grizzled veteran. It doesn’t matter if the match before hers whisks along in an hour or plods along for 4 hours and 28 minutes, like Stanislas Wawrinka’s marathon win over Sam Querrey today. Venus is prepared. “I’m a pro at waiting for my match,” she said. “Singles, [...]

Caroline Big Under the Sunshine (With A Great Dress Too)

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – The only thing brighter than Caroline Wozniacki’s game today may have been her dress. The exclusive adidas design features a florescent yellow inseam to go with it more earth tone appeal. “Well, I’m so lucky that I am the face of adidas and Stella McCartney and I have my own special [...]

What’s Next For James Blake?

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – It didn’t outright say he’s done, but you have to wonder if James Blake played his last match at Arthur Ashe Stadium when he went down to Novak Djokovic , 6-1 7-6 6-3. “I really hope that wasn’t my last match on Arthur Ashe Stadium,” Blake said. “I definitely want to [...]

Mentor Maria Hopes To Avoid Upstart Buzzsaw

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Maria Sharapova knows a thing or two about facing the up and comer. Last year she ran into a buzz-saw named Melanie Oudin in the third round and was forced to go home. Now after her 6-1 6-2 win over Iveta Benesova, the Russian beauty will be facing another up and [...]

Isner Just Getting Back After Wimbledon and Injury

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – The last time we saw John Isner at a major, it took him three days to get the win. Needless to say, this time it was a little easier. “Yeah, just a little bit,” laughed Isner after he disposed of Federico Gil, 6-4 6-3 6-4.  “I don’t know the exact time [...]

Is This Open The Great Maria Comeback

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – It’s no surprise many are picking Maria Sharapova to win the whole thing. After all, the 2006 US Champion has a wide open field and nemesis Serena Williams is sidelined with a bad foot. So today when she dropped the first set to Jamilla Groth, 4-6, you had to wonder if [...]

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