Posts Tagged ‘ Grand Slams ’

One Down, Three To Go For Roger

Jan 31st, 2010 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, Tennis, Top Story

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 sets, 6-3 [...]



The BioFile: Caroline Wozniacki

Sep 13th, 2009 | By Scoop Malinowski | Category: Featured Articles, Tennis, Top Story

Status: US Open #9 seed has reached her first Grand Slam Final at the US Open.
Ht: 5-10 Wt: 130
DOB: July 11, 1990 In: Odense, Denmark
Tennis Inspirations: “Yeah, Martina Hingis, one of my role models, growing up I was always looking at her game. And I was trying to play like her.”
First Tennis Memory: [...]



The WTA Needs to Make An Example of Serena

Sep 13th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, Tennis, Top Story

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 something [...]



Murray Has Questions To Answer

Sep 8th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, Tennis, Top Story

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – And now Andy Murray will have a few months to ask himself, what went wrong.
His straight set defeat to Marin Cilic, 5-7, 2-6, 2-6 was such a dismantling, you have to wonder what was wrong.
Was it his wrist? Well no.
“I had a problem with it for a week or so,” he [...]



Kuzy Learns the Value of Sunshine

Sep 7th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Tennis, Top Story

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Her nickname is “Sunshine” because of her positive disposition and she is one of the more likable up and comers on the tour.
And now, after her three set fourth round win over Svetlana Kuznetsova, 2-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3), Caroline Wozniacki is going to face Melanie Oudin in one of [...]



Federer Downs Roddick Again

Jan 29th, 2009 | By Derek Felix | Category: Tennis, Today's News

Roger’s still got it. Not that the 13-time slam winner ever lost it.
Pitted against America’s best Andy Roddick renewing a one-sided rivalry though last year in Miami proved different for only the second time in 17 meetings, Roger Federer rose to the occasion again ousting the No.7 seed in straight sets 6-2, 7-5, 7-5 advancing to [...]