The Billie Jean King Cup Shows Why Tennis Is Great In New York
March 6, 2010 by Joe McDonald · Leave a Comment
NEW YORK – There’s always one problem with the US Open every single year. After it’s over, you have to wait 50 more weeks to see some live tennis in New York City. Of course, a true fan of the sport can travel across the country – or even the world – to see the [...]
Safina Ousted Early In China
October 5, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
Dinara Safina’s struggles continued. A week following an early exit at The Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, the No.1 ranked Russian fell this time in the second round at The China Open to hometown wildcard Zhang Shuai 7-5, 7-6. Last week, she fell in the second round after a bye in three tight sets to [...]
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 [...]
A Star Is Born!
September 8, 2009 by Joe McDonald · 2 Comments
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – She looks like Reese Witherspoon, has the enthusiasm of your kid in a candy story, has the personality of the girl next door. Yup, Melanie Oudin is a star in the making. And after her fourth round victory, she is the shining light of the 2009 US Open. But if you [...]
Clijsters Comeback Continues With The Ouster of Venus
September 7, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
The comeback continued. Kim Clijsters battled through to a quarterfinal date with No.18 Na Li by getting past No.3 ranked American Venus Williams 6-0, 0-6, 6-4 today at a supportive Ashe Stadium. The 26 year-old Belgian has looked strong in her return to the game after taking a couple of a years off to marry [...]
Federer makes history, outlasts Roddick in epic
July 5, 2009 by Derek Felix · Leave a Comment
There’s a new grand slam king and his name is Roger Federer. The magnificent 27 year-old Swiss Maestro gave a performance for the ages, serving up 50 aces and topping the century mark in winners (107)- outlasting American Andy Roddick, who played brilliantly but somehow fell just short in another five set Wimbledon final classic. [...]