Video: Fight In The Stands At The Open
September 3, 2010 by Tennis Ledger Wire Services · Leave a Comment
Here you can see the fight that broke out in the stands at the US Open last night during the Novak Djokovic. A younger fan, probably in his mid-20s gets into an argument with an older couple. Here apparently said something to the older woman causing her husband to confront the person. The man was [...]
Ana On The Move Again
September 1, 2010 by Richard Pagliaro · Leave a Comment
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Tennis is a numbers game, but Ana Ivanovic refuses to be defined by the digits next to her name. The former World No. 1 is not seeded in this US Open, but that hasn’t stopped her from surging into the third round for the first time in three years. Ivanovic stomped [...]
In The Twilight Of His Career Blake’s Still Looking Forward
August 31, 2010 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – As James Blake stood on the court of Arthur Ashe last night, you had to wonder if this was going to be his swan song. After all, the 29 year-old has struggled with injuries the last few years and he’s not getting any younger. “A couple people mentioned something like that [...]
Jankovic Makes A Huge Comeback To Advance
August 31, 2010 by Richard Pagliaro · Leave a Comment
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY - Jelena Jankovic sprinted back to the blue wall of Arthur Ashe Stadium in pursuit of a lob and clung to the shade as a welcome shelter from a searing sun. Jankovic had her back to the wall as US Open debutante Simon Halep served for the match, but the speedy Serbian [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Tennis King Meets British Prince
January 21, 2010 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
With Prince William on hand to watch Roger Federer cruise into the third round, you have to wonder, who was more excited to see whom? Although, not every day a member of the Royal Family comes around, the World’s No. 1 has met his share of stars and celebs over the years. And frankly, earlier [...]
Federer Rests and Italy Stays Alive
September 20, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
It didn’t matter to host Italy that Roger Federer was out for doubles. With Switzerland opting to rest the men’s grand slam record holder, the Italian team of Simone Bolelli and Potito Storace took advantage posting a straight sets 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (3) win over sub Marco Chiudinelli and Stanislas Wawrinka Saturday. “We all know [...]
It’s Czink Against Safarova in the Final
September 19, 2009 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
QUEBEC CITY, Quebec – It’s a battle of No. 4 vs No. 5 in the Bell Challenge finals as Lucie Safarova takes on Melinda Czink in the finals. First up was the Russian. Safarova, who fought off eight break points in her 6-3, 6-2 win over No. 8 seed Julia Goerges. “I’m really happy because [...]
Federer Sharp As Swiss Go Up 2-0
September 18, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
The Swiss Maestro was sharp. In his first Davis Cup singles match against Italy Friday, Roger Federer made quick work of Simone Bolelli, taking it in straight sets 6-3, 6-4, 6-1. “We knew these were key matches, and that we were able to get both gives us a great opportunity on the weekend,” a pleased [...]
