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 [...]
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. [...]
Dinara Just Like Marat
October 3, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
There’s no denying Dinara Safina’s talent. At 23, the younger sister of former Grand Slam champion Marat Safin has accomplished plenty, joining older brother as the only siblings to ever reach No.1 in the world.
Despite holding the top spot after finishing runner-up at the first two grand slams (Australian, French), the enigmatic Safina has fizzled [...]
The Pizazz Is Back With Henin Returning
September 23, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
The worst kept secret is finally official. Justine Henin is returning to tennis. The seven-time grand slam champion announced her intentions earlier today.
“Justine Henin is one of the great champions in the history of women’s tennis, and we, along with millions of her fans around the glob, are thrilled with her announcement today,” said Tour CEO [...]
Cut Murray A Little Slack
September 5, 2009 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – If you think the New York press is brutal, just take a look at what the British contingent at the US Open asked their national hero Andy Murray after his match today.
Question 1: Pleased to get through that, considering you weren’t feeling your best?
Question 2: Was it the heat, as well? [...]
Federer makes history, outlasts Roddick in epic
July 5, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
There’s a new grand slam king and his name is Roger Federer. The magnificent 27 year-old Swiss Maestro gave a performance for the ages, serving up 50 aces and topping the century mark in winners (107)- outlasting American Andy Roddick, who played brilliantly but somehow fell just short in another five set Wimbledon final classic.
That’s [...]