Federer Wins Australian Open Title with New BLX Racket
February 1, 2010 by Tennis Ledger Wire Services · Leave a Comment
[CHICAGO] – New decade, new racket, new record. Playing with his new Wilson Six.One Tour BLX tennis racket, Roger Federer proved once again why he is the greatest tennis player of all time. Federer’s 2010 Australian Open win marks his 16th Grand Slam title, surpassing his own all-time record of 15 major titles.
Federer’s continued success [...]
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 [...]
Oz Just The Beginning For Roger
January 31, 2010 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
Last year, some wondered what happened to Roger Federer, especially after he dropped the Australian Open to Rafael Nadal.
This year, though, there’s no doubt the master is on track.
“It’s not something I’ve ever put in my mind that this is something I want to achieve,” Federer said after defeating Andy Murray in straight sets, 6-3 [...]
The BioFile: Caroline Wozniacki
September 13, 2009 by Mark "Scoop" Malinowski · Leave a Comment
Status: US Open #9 seed has reached her first Grand Slam Final at the US Open.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 130
DOB: July 11, 1990 In: Odense, Denmark
Tennis Inspirations: “Yeah, Martina Hingis, one of my role models, growing up I was always looking at her game. And I was trying to play like her.”
First Tennis Memory: [...]
The History of Grand Slams On Exhibit at the Open
September 13, 2009 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – With all the live tennis going on at the US Open, some of the attractions at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center are often overlooked.
Yet, every fan needs to check out the US Open Gallery in Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Run by the International Tennis Hall of Fame, this year’s exhibit is [...]
Serena Needs To Cut The Diva Act
September 13, 2009 by Joe McDonald · 1 Comment
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – A few years ago, it seemed like Serena Williams was more concerned about her social life, fashion, and her brand name, rather than her play on the court. And it got so bad in 2006, she was unseeded in the US Open, because her ranking was so low.
Yet, Serena learned something [...]
Nole Through to Semis
September 9, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
It was a battle but in the end, Novak Djokovic got through to the semis in four sets by eliminating 10th seeded Spaniard Fernando Verdasco 7-6 (2), 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 over on Ashe Stadium this afternoon.
Known by the nickname Nole, the No.4 seeded Serb struggled at times with his forehand spraying more than half his [...]
Now Murray Has To Answer Questions
September 8, 2009 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – And now Andy Murray will have a few months to ask himself, what went wrong.
His straight set defeat to Marin Cilic, 5-7, 2-6, 2-6 was such a dismantling, you have to wonder what was wrong.
Was it his wrist? Well no.
“I had a problem with it for a week or so,” he [...]
Kuzy Learns The Value of Sunshine
September 8, 2009 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Her nickname is “Sunshine” because of her positive disposition and she is one of the more likable up and comers on the tour.
And now, after her three set fourth round win over Svetlana Kuznetsova, 2-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3), Caroline Wozniacki is going to face Melanie Oudin in one of the [...]
