Saturday, September 4, 2010

US Open Womens Preview

US Open Womens Preview

August 29, 2010 by Richard Pagliaro · Leave a Comment 

(August 28, 2010) Caroline Wozniacki huddled up with a group of formidable supporters in New Haven last week as the Yale football team, who forged a bond with the bubbly blond Dane after she visited one of their practices last season, surrounded her on court following her victory at the Pilot Pen. Wozniacki enters the [...]

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The Tour Is Better With Henin

The Tour Is Better With Henin

January 31, 2010 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment 

For a while there, it looked like Justine Henin’s comeback would mirror fellow countrywoman Kim Clijsters by winning her first major on her first try. Alas though, this time Serena Williams did not melt down and the former No. 1 had to settle for runner up in the Oz Open, after she lost the final. [...]

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Serena Continues Legacy in Oz

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, [...]

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Dinara Just Like Marat

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 [...]

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America’s Sweetheart Goes to the Quarters

September 7, 2009 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment 

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Melanie Oudin has done such a good job knocking off Russians this US Open, Ronald Reagan could have used her during the Cold War. And once again, there was Oudin coming from behind to win. First, there Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, and then Elena Dementieva left the open early, After that, Maria Sharapova [...]

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