Big Upsets, Serena Tirade Highlight Wacky Open Sep 17, 2009
His five straight U.S. Open titles from 2004-08 are still an Open-Era record, but "Big" Bill Tilden (from my beloved hometown of Philadelphia) remains as the only man to capture six straight U.S. Open titles (1920-25), in any era. And for the first time in the history of the storied tournament, not one American man managed to reach the quarterfinals. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Del Potro foils Federer for first U.S. Open title Sep 15, 2009
Federer was seeking to become the first man since Bill Tilden in 1920-25 to win the American championship six straight times. MAJOR BREAKTHROUGH. (USA Today -- Sports)
Federer knocked off throne Sep 15, 2009
Federer was up 5-4 in the fourth, and at 15-30 on del Potro's serve, he needed only two more points to become the first man since Bill Tilden in 1920-25 to win the American Grand Slam tournament six years in a row. Del Potro held steady, and Federer would never come that close again. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Del Potro stuns Federer in five sets for first Open title Sep 15, 2009
Federer, who had lost just one match since April, was trying to become the first man to win six consecutive American championships since Bill Tilden in 1920-25. The top-ranked Swiss had won 40 consecutive matches here, dating back to a semifinal loss to David Nalbandian in 2003. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
DEITSCH:Del Potro comes of age with epic match vs. Federer Sep 15, 2009
He was also bidding to become the first male player since Bill Tilden to win six successive U.S. titles. "Five was great, four was great," Federer said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Del Potro stuns Federer at U.S. Open Sep 15, 2009
" Those 40 left him shy of another potential milestone: the record 42 straight matches Bill Tilden won while winning six straight U.S. championships. Instead, it's del Potro who ran the seven-match table during the Flushing fortnight, Monday's finale his first victory over Federer in seven tries. "When I lay down (on) the (court), many things come to my mind," del Potro said, "my friends my family, everything. "I don't know how I can explain because it's my dream.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Tennis: Amazing shot sends Federer to US Open final Sep 14, 2009
" Djokovic was broken only in the last games of the second and third sets and lost the tie-break by dropping five of the last six points. Federer, trying to match the all-time US Open record of six titles in a row by Bill Tilden from 1920 through 1925, stretched his US Open unbeaten streak to 41 matches and will play for the US 1.6-million top prize. Federer, in the semi-finals for a record 22nd Grand Slam event in a row, completed a career Grand Slam by winning the French Open crown in June and... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Tennis: Del Potro in first U.S. Open semis Sep 11, 2009
Such a win would equal the feat set by American Bill Tilden in 1925, who then went on to claim his seventh U.S. Open title in 1929. Share this on. (CNN -- International)
Boxing Great Harry Wills Sep 10, 2009
African-American Heavyweight Was Denied Title Shot by Jack Dempsey. Harry Wills never got to be the heavyweight champion of the world, he never even got a title shot. (Suite101.com)
Federer's 22nd Slam semi in a row Sep 10, 2009
Federer has won 39 consecutive matches at the American Grand Slam tournament, where he is trying to become the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win six titles in a row. In Saturday's semifinals, Federer will play No. 4 Novak Djokovic. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Melanie Oudin, 17, Ousted at U.S. Open Sep 10, 2009
Federer is trying to become the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win six titles in a row. Men's fourth-seed Novak Djokovic (dih-YOHK'-uh-vich) is in the semifinals for the third straight year after beating 10th-seed Fernando Verdasco 7-6, 1-6, 7-5, 6-2. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Celizic: Male-ing it in U.S. mens tennis dismal Sep 9, 2009
Since the Roaring Twenties, we've had Bill Tilden, Tony Trabet, Pancho Gonzalez, Jimmy Connors, John McEnroe, Agassi and Sampras. Then it ended, as if lightning struck the games power supply. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tennis: Americans routed at US Open tennis, Federer on form Sep 8, 2009
" The 28-year-old Swiss star is bidding to become the first player since American Bill Tilden in 1925 to win six straight US Open crowns. He also would make it three out of four Grand Slam titles this year, and for the fourth time in his career, and take his career haul to 16, two clear of second-best Pete Sampras. Turning to his last eight clash with Soderling, Federer said he expected a tough test even though he had won all 11 previous matches between the two. "It seems like he's on a good run... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Roger Federer sprints into last eight Sep 8, 2009
The 28-year-old Federer is bidding to become the first player since American Bill Tilden in 1925 to win six consecutive US Open crowns. He also would make it three out of four Grand Slam titles this year, and for the fourth time in his career, and take his career haul to 16, two clear of second-best Pete Sampras. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Oudin the star in a tournament full of upsets Sep 8, 2009
He is seeking to become the first player to win six straight titles at this American major since Bill Tilden in the 1920s. One more win and he'll extend another impressive streak, pushing it to 22 straight semifinal appearances in Grand Slams. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Tennis: Djokovic, Federer into quarterfinals Sep 8, 2009
Federer, 28, is bidding to become the first player since American Bill Tilden in 1925 to win six straight U.S. Open crowns. Don't Miss. (CNN -- International)
Isner knocks out No. 5 Roddick at U.S. Open Sep 6, 2009
Federer is trying to become the first player to win six straight titles in New York since Bill Tilden in the 1920s ... "Perhaps what bothered Roddick the most was that he played quite well Saturday.AP Photo/Paul J. BereswillRoger Federer is trying to become the first player to win six straight titles in New York since Bill Tilden in the 1920s. He broke Isner's serve twice and was only broken once himself. His groundstrokes were clean, with only 20 unforced errors -- 32 fewer than Isner. And then... (ABC News)
Federer recovers to beat Hewitt at US Open Sep 6, 2009
Federer is trying to become the first man since Bill Tilden in 1920-25 to win six consecutive titles at the American Grand Slam tournament. More Sports. (News & Observer -- Sports)
U.S. Open: Federer overcomes slow start to advance Sep 6, 2009
Federer is trying to become the first player to win six consecutive titles in New York since Bill Tilden in the 1920s. His next match will come against either American James Blake and Tommy Robredo of Spain, who played late last night. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Giant Isner stuns Roddick at US Open Sep 6, 2009
Federer, seeking a sixth straight US title to match the 84-year-old record of Bill Tilden, was uncustomarily out first under a hot midday sun at the Arthur Ashe Stadium court and he was uncustomarily sluggish and careless. In contrast, Hewitt, the champion here in 2001 who is clawing his way back up the rankings after falling out of the top 100 in February, looked much the livlier and more enterprising. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Hewitt ready for his shot at Federer Sep 4, 2009
Bill Tilden won six US national titles from 1920 to 1925. Other men's seeds to advance on Wednesday included No.6 Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina, No.9 Gilles Simon and No.13 Gael Monfils, both of France, and No.18 David Ferrer of Spain. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Federer, Nadal cruise Sep 3, 2009
Federer is trying to become the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win the American Grand Slam tournament six years in a row. The Swiss star owner of a record 15 Grand Slam singles titles overall hasnt lost at the U.S. Open since a fourth-round setback against David Nalbandian in 2003. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nadal wins; Safin, Santoro ousted » Sep 3, 2009
Federer is trying to become the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win the American Grand Slam tournament six years in a row. The 28-year-old Greul squandered two set points in the second set and a 3-0 lead in the third, eventually succumbing to Federer's punishing groundstrokes. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Venus Williams struggles with serve, knee, foe at Open Sep 2, 2009
No one has done that since Bill Tilden won the American Grand Slam tournament every year from 1920-25. That s what I m here for, trying to equal Bill Tilden s record ... But I ve never met Bill Tilden. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Venus survives; Roddick rolls Sep 2, 2009
No one has won six straight U.S. Opens since Bill Tilden won the American Grand Slam tournament every year from 1920-25. "That's what I'm here for, trying to equal Bill Tilden's record. But I've never met Bill Tilden. Never saw him play. So it's hard to kind of relate to him in any way, except through records," Federer said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Roddick, Federer roll Sep 1, 2009
The top-seeded Federer is trying to become the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win six consecutive titles at the American Grand Slam tournament. Britton was an 18-year-old wild-card entry from Mississippi who was playing in his second career tour-level match and first at a major championship. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bruce Jenkins' U.S. Open preview Sep 1, 2009
With a win, he'll join Bill Tilden as the only men since the turn of the 20th century to win six straight Opens (for Tilden, it was the U.S. Championships). Federer has an easy draw, apparently without a hitch until at least the semifinals. (San Francisco Chronicle)
An Open mind Aug 30, 2009
But everybody else is as he pursues a sixth consecutive US Championship, reaching way back in history to catch up with Big Bill Tilden, the lanky Philadelphian who turned on Americans to tennis. Big Bill won six straight, climaxing in 1925, and wound up with seven altogether. (Boston Globe)
US Open at a glance Aug 29, 2009
Notable: Federer has won 34 consecutive US Open matches and is bidding to win his sixth consecutive title, something that hasn t been done since Bill Tilden from 1920-25. Prize money: $1. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Federer is back where he belongs: top of world Aug 29, 2009
As Federer-the-father bids to become the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win three consecutive major championships in a single season, and the first since Bill Tilden in 1920-25 to win six straight titles at the American Grand Slam tournament, its his nemesis, Nadal, who looks to be in need of a boost. Its Nadal who recently relinquished the No. 1 ranking; hes now at No. 3. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Know your tennis? Try this U.S. Open quiz Aug 29, 2009
Try this U.S. Open quiz - Tennis- nbcsports. Trivia quiz about US Open tennis tournament. (MSNBC -- Sports)
U.S. Open: Federer eyes 6th title; will a Williams prevail? Aug 29, 2009
He is bidding to win a sixth consecutive title at the American Grand Slam tournament, something that hasn't been done by anyone since Bill Tilden from 1920-25. Prize money: Total of $21. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ready For The Open Aug 24, 2009
Federer will be trying to win a sixth straight U.S. Open title, something no one has accomplished since Bill Tilden did it from 1920-25. "The fans for me really turned it around, and that's why this year I'm so excited going back there," Federer said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Erie's aces: Area's greatest tennis players Aug 10, 2009
Played for University of Pittsburgh and scrimmaged pro legends Don Budge and Bill Tilden. Kent Baur. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Five-time champ Federer heads U.S. Open field Jul 23, 2009
Federer will try to be first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win straight ... Federer will be trying to become the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win the American Grand Slam tournament six consecutive times. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Federer, Nadal, Roddick head U.S. Open men's field Jul 23, 2009
Federer will try to become the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win the American Grand Slam tournament six consecutive times. Nadal missed Wimbledon with sore knees and hasn't played since late May, when he was upset in the fourth round at the French Open as the four-time defending champion. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Garber » Jul 7, 2009
My thought is that if you're the best in your era, you know, and you probably don't even know who Bill Tilden is ... Bill Tilden to Don Budge to Rod Laver to Pete Sampras. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Best ever? Laver just won't buy into that Jul 7, 2009
"You probably don't even know who Bill Tilden [the American who won 10 grand slam tournaments between 1920 and 1930] is, but was he the best ever? I know that Bud Collins [the veteran American tennis writer] has seen the likes of Tilden play. So it's hard for anyone I think to come out and say who's the best ever. It's like boxing. Who's the best ever in boxing? I don't know anybody who's come up there. To me it's an era.". Which is not to say Laver, who watched Sunday's final as a guest of the... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Federer outlasts Roddick for record 15th Grand Slam Jul 6, 2009
Bill Tilden - - 3 7 10. Andre Agassi 4 1 1 2 8. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Federer makes Grand Slam history at Wimbledon Jul 6, 2009
The issue will always generate debate and argument, especially in trying to compare players of different generations, such as Rod Laver and Bill Tilden. But there is no denying that Federer has firmly cemented himself as the finest player of the generation and, at age 27, the favorite for other major titles to come. (Anchorage Daily News)
Federer's grand slam wins Jul 6, 2009
He becomes the first man to win Wimbledon and the US Open for four years in a row, and the first to win four straight US titles since Bill Tilden in 1923. 2008 US Open - bt Andy Murray (GBR) 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 - The Swiss wins 13th Grand Slam crown and fifth consecutive US Open title. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Beating the odds on the field - and off May 3, 2009
The third man is Bill Tilden, the former champion who helped coach the German team in 1937. Ironically, Tilden, who also was gay, eventually suffered persecution in the United States similar to that endured by von Cramm in Germany, though Tilden seems to have been less discreet and much more self-destructive. (Boston Globe)
HABS CENTENNIAL: Their all-era teams Feb 8, 2009
Included in the initial Hall of Fame class, in 1945, was Howie Morenz, the Stratford Streak, a dashing skater and stickhandler who took his place in the pantheon of the 1920's Golden Age of Sport along with Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey, Red Grange, Bill Tilden and Bobby Jones. Morenz's career overlapped with the end of Phantom Joe Malone's, the forward who melded production -- he would be the second-leading goal scorer in pro hockey's first half century -- with clean play, a combination that would be... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Austin: Federer will tie Sampras, eventually Feb 7, 2009
This was the seventh meeting between Federer and Nadal in a Grand Slam final (Nadal leads 5-2), tying the record of William Johnson and Bill Tilden. Federer and Nadal are the second pair, (Ivan Lendl and Mats Wilander were the first), to meet in the final on three different Grand Slam surfaces. (MSNBC -- Sports)
