Posts Tagged ‘ Tennis ’

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 Win is Sweeter for Clijsters Because Her Family is There

Sep 14th, 2009 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Joe McDonald, Tennis, Top Story

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – It’s tough to say what made Kim Clijsters happier tonight. Was it just winning the US Open or being able to celebrate it with her 18 month-old daughter Jada?
Maybe it was a little bit of both.
“Just the way [Jada] was looking at herself up on the screen,” Clijsters said after she [...]



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 [...]



Murray to Meet Federer in the Final

Sep 8th, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Tennis

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Andy Murray doesn’t blame the Flushing Meadows crowd for pulling for Rafael Nadal as their match resumes Sunday afternoon. After all, who wants to see a 15 minute match?
“You know, if I was a spectator today, I would have rather watched more tennis as well,” Murray said. “You kind of understand [...]



Jankovic to Face Serena in the Finals

Sep 7th, 2008 | By Joe McDonald | Category: Tennis

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – It almost didn’t happen this year for Jelena Jankovic. The 23 year-old actually contemplated giving up tennis temporary and going back to school.
She seemed to have made the right choice.
Coming back in both sets against fifth seeded Elena Dementieva, 6-4, 6-4, the Serbian was able to advance to her first finals [...]