The Dark Knight Returns

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – With his one handed backhand and quick ability to attack the net, Roger Federer looked superior, almost like a super hero fighting a henchman early in the story. And his dismantling of Santiago Giraldo, 6-4 6-3 6-2, may look like an easy win on paper, but it really added something to [...]

Nadal’s Rise Comes As No Shock

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – As Rafael Nadal sat on the podium with his well-earned US Open Men’s Singles Trophy, a smile came over his face when he was asked the last English question of the night. You see, Nadal is a huge soccer fan, and since he doesn’t play the sport, but rather watches it [...]

Has Field Caught Up To Federer?

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – A US Open Final without Roger Federer? That’s like the Yankees without the postseason or New York without the Statue of Liberty. Or even Batman fighting crime in Gotham without his cape and utility belt. Well it happened and you can thank the Djoker for having it come true. In what [...]

Audio: Roger Federer Press Conference

Bob Trainor of Trainor Communications was at the US Open last night and provide the sound of the Roger Federer press conference after the Maestro beat 13th seed Jurgen Meltzer, 6-3 7-6 6-3. [Audio clip: view full post to listen] For more information contact Bob at trainorcomm@gmail.com.

The Roger Federer Video: Real of Fake?

Is it real or fake? That was the buzz at the US Open today. Roger Federer’s trick shot video has taken the world by storm and even the Maestro took notice. “I couldn’t believe the amount of hits I got,” Federer said during the Open’s media day. “I’m happy, then, that so many people have [...]

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 [...]