Rafa Rides Right To The Finals

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – The ball sped off the strings so fast for a moment it appeared the force of the swing could send a vibration dampener spinning around the string bed like a particularly lively super ball bounding around a roulette wheel. Rafael Nadal watched his final serve land safely and exploded into the [...]

US Open Mens Preview

(August 28, 2010) In the shadow of Arthur Ashe Stadium, paradise came to the parking lot of the US Open. Clad in a white warm-up, Roger Federer popped out of the back seat of a Mercedes and walked to the red brick building to pick up his US Open player credential at about 2:30 on [...]

Federer wraps up World Group berth for Swiss

Roger Federer helped his country wrap up a 20th consecutive World Group berth in Davis Cup, ensuring it with a straight set 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 over Italian replacement Potito Storace in reverse men’s singles Sunday in Genoa, Italy. The 28 year-old grand slam record holder cameback after a day off to put away the Italians, [...]

A King’s Welcome for Del Potro In Argentina

Juan Martin Del Potro was given a hero’s welcome in Tandil City, Argentina. A he treated to a parade through the streets in front of thousands and for that he had this to say to the fans: “I do not have any words but to say thank you,” he said according to reports. Tandil is [...]

Federer Returns to Davis Cup Action

All is not lost for Roger Federer. Sure. The grand slam record holder probably would like a do over of the epic five-set U.S. Open he lost to Juan Martin Del Potro that ended his five-year reign in New York. However, the 28 year-old world No.1 has moved on preparing to help his country Switzerland [...]

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of the Open

That was some Open. Not only did we have some great matches, upsets, and surprises, we also saw the downside with Serena’s meltdown and that darn, pesky rain. And that may be the story of this Open. We had the good and the bad as well. For all the good Kim Clijsters, Melanie Oudin, and [...]

A Five-Set Classic Goes To Del Potro

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – There’s a new U.S. Open men’s champion. His name is Juan Martin Del Potro, who overcame a one set deficit against the game’s best, coming back to dethrone five-time winner Roger Federer 3-6, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2 before an electrified Ashe Stadium in Flushing. The first Argentine to win [...]

The Soft Spoken Giant Comes Through

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – His size would make you think he’s older than his just 20 years on this Earth. And even at 6’6”, this giant is as gentle as it comes. So much so that Juan Martin Del Potro was almost in tears as he gave his post-championship press conference. “Well, when I lay [...]

Federer Still Shows Class In Defeat

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Not much bad can be said about Roger Federer. Even in defeat, he was as gracious as ever and that’s even after the tough five-set loss in the US Open Finals in the Juan Martin Del Potro, 3-6, 7-6 (5), 4-6, 7-6 (4), 6-2. “I thought it was a tough match [...]

Federer Makes Another Open Final

Is there anything Roger Federer can’t do with a racket? They don’t call the men’s grand slam record holder The Maestro for nothing. In advancing to another U.S. Open final where he’ll meet sixth seeded Juan Martin Del Potro for a chance to match Bill Tilden’s six consecutive titles, the world’s top player pulled out [...]

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