JonWertheimTennis Mailbag Forget battle of sexes. Serena is impressive in her own right. Oct 29, 2009
" -- Ted, New York True. Though let's be clear: This will mark the first and last time Cyndi Lauper will be quoted in this space. Ivan Lendl is surely the forgotten star of the 1980s. Who else have we forgotten? My nominees: Lew Hoad, Roy Emerson, Vitas Gerulaitis and Mats Wilander. -- Prakash Panangaden, Montreal Definitely Wilander. Don't look now, but he won as many majors as John McEnroe. I think you're right about Gerulaitis. Too many people think of him as Turtle to McEnroe's Vin Chase, a... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Ex-Blagojevich aide pleads guilty to corruption Oct 21, 2009
His clients included tennis star Ivan Lendl. When Blagojevich went to Congress, he tapped his old friend to serve as his chief counsel. (Florida Today)
Column: Whither tennis? Sep 22, 2009
It was even fun to watch it on television with such luminous personalities as Jimmy Conners, John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, Arthur Ashe, Mats Wilander, Stefan Edberg, Boris Becker, Andre Agassi, Ilie Nastase (one of the great names and a great tennis personality), Vitas Gerulaitis (another of the great names in sports), Roscoe Tanner, Ivan Lendl and even Pete Sampras. Advertisement. (New Iberia, LA)
* Spain to play Czechs in Davis Cup final Sep 21, 2009
In 1975, Czechoslovakia were runners-up to Sweden and then in 1980, led by Ivan Lendl, they beat Italy to win their lone title. I am extremely proud of these boys, the whole team. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Czechs reach 1st Davis Cup final in 29 years Sep 20, 2009
It will be the Czechs' first final since their only Davis Cup triumph in 1980, led by Ivan Lendl. This is only the second loss for 2005 champion Croatia in 13 home matches in the Davis Cup. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Davis Cup Round Up: Spain, Czechs in command Sep 19, 2009
The Czechs, bidding to reach the final for the first time since their only Davis Cup triumph in 1980 with Ivan Lendl, toiled for nearly 10 hours on the indoor clay in rowdy Zatika Arena. Stepanek and Karlovic, meeting for the first time, played the fourth longest rubber in Davis Cup history. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
USTA considering options to improve tennis center Sep 13, 2009
"' The USTA appointed a group to study the infrastructure at the tennis center and received preliminary roof plans from a Kansas City architecture firm, but it doesn't appear to be much closer to a concrete solution a year later. "We will take the time to make the right decision, and will not hold ourselves to a specific timetable," said Lucy Garvin, president and CEO of the USTA board. U.S. Open officials also didn't seem too eager to examine the tournament schedule, even after facing some... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
BEST to partner with StarGames Sep 10, 2009
It also operates Ivan Lendl s Champions Academy in Sarasota, Fla. We are thrilled to partner with Jerry Solomon and look forward to the new and creative event ideas he can bring to the table, Michael J. Principe, BEST managing director, said in a news release. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Magill: Pernfors the greatest to ever play tennis at UGA Sep 7, 2009
"And, his career 71-3 singles record is the best in collegiate tennis history; Also, he holds the record of 42 straight singles wins (the last 10 in the 1984 season and first 32 of the next season). Pernfors, although missing a lot of action due to injuries, also had an outstanding pro career. He was the Rookie of the Year in 1986, making the finals of the French Open in Paris. He upset the reigning Wimbledon champion Boris Becker (Germany) in the quarterfinals and the French champion Henri... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Questions & Answers: Jimmy Connors Aug 30, 2009
Sports - newsjournalonline. SUNDAY, AUGUST 30, 2009. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Sports)
An Open mind Aug 30, 2009
The last such dark age (1985-89) was put together by Ivan Lendl s three titles and one each for Mats Wilander and Boris Becker. However, the US record is 12 barren years between Tony Trabert (1955) and Arthur Ashe (1968). (Boston Globe)
Richard Deitsch Aug 11, 2009
Ivan Lendl may have never conquered Wimbledon, but I will make it to tennis' grandest stage before the change-over into the next life. 4. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Tennis: Tso tops in New England Jul 17, 2009
After his victories, Tso met tennis legend Ivan Lendl, who congratulated Ben for his win. Tso won the 12-and-under sectional title last year as well and also received the Junior Sportsmanship award by the New England USTA for 2008. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Stirring The Emotions Jul 8, 2009
But just playing tennis again brought back those memories when I believed, really believed, that I was going to be the next John McEnroe, the next Ivan Lendl, the next Bjorn Borg. I really thought I was going to be a professional tennis player. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Garber » Jul 7, 2009
Wimbledon: Experts weigh in on Roger Federer's record 15th Grand Slam title - ESPN. Updated: July 6, 2009, 5:44 AM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Tennis legends gather in praise of Federer Jul 6, 2009
Federer played in a record 20th Grand Slam final, breaking the record he shared with Ivan Lendl. The consistency in the big tournaments is ridiculous, said Scotland s Andy Murray, who lost in the semifinals to Roddick. (Boston Globe)
Federer outlasts Roddick for record 15th Grand Slam Jul 6, 2009
Ivan Lendl 2 3 - 3 8. Fred Perry 1 1 3 3 8. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Breaking down Federer's career Jul 6, 2009
Ivan Lendl (19) held the all-time mark until this year. 21 -- Consecutive appearances in Grand Slam semifinals, perhaps the most extraordinary metric of Federer's otherworldly consistency. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Federer the unbackable favourite Jul 5, 2009
" Of course, that is not the record that will be on everyone's lips as Federer walks out. Fifteen is the magic number, although Federer had already set some impressive marks just by getting to the final his seventh straight final is a record since the abolition of the challenge round in 1922 and this will be a record 20th grand slam final, one more than Ivan Lendl. Federer will also have appeared in 16 of the past 17 grand slam finals, a sequence broken only by his defeat in the semi-finals of... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Federer rolls into Wimbledon final Jul 4, 2009
This will also be Federer's 20th grand slam final, one more than Ivan Lendl with whom had shared the all-time record. The 27 year-old has played in 15 or the last 16 grand slam finals - a streak broken at the 2008 Australian Open - and has won 10 of those. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Tennis: Federer cruises into Wimbledon final Jul 4, 2009
Federer told BBC Sport: "Tommy played great so I knew that there was a danger from him. I'm happy with my performance and it's unbelievable to be in another final. Don't Miss Federer's 20th grand slam final means he has overtaking the record of Ivan Lendl -- and he is unlikely to be overawed as he seeks to break Pete Sampras' all-time record of 14 grand slam titles. "Going for something that big is quite extraordinary. I have had a lot of pressure over the years but I am looking forward to... (CNN -- International)
Wimbeldon Men's Semifinals: Roddick ends Murray mania, but the pressure will be on against Federer Jul 4, 2009
This will be his sixth consecutive Grand Slam final and his 20th overall, which is an all-time record: breaking his tie with Ivan Lendl. First published on July 4, 2009 at 12:00 am Online: Print: Copyright. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Federer, Roddick to meet in final » Jul 4, 2009
Roger Federer reached his 20th Grand Slam final, breaking a tie with Ivan Lendl for the most all-time career major finals ... He and Ivan Lendl had been tied at 19 apiece. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Roddick joins Federer, Murray, Haas in semifinals Jul 2, 2009
10 -- Ivan Lendl, 1985 U.S. Open-1988 Australian Open. 10 -- Rod Laver, 1960 Wimbledon-1962 U.S. Open. (USA Today -- Sports)
Federer wins French rematch with Soderling Jun 30, 2009
The five-time Wimbledon champion reached his 25th Grand Slam quarterfinal and matched Ivan Lendl with 48 match wins at Wimbledon for a share of eighth place on the all-time list. Hes just three wins away from a record 15th Grand Slam championship and will regain the No. 1 ranking from injured Rafael Nadal if he takes the title. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer may reclaim No. 1 rank, but can he keep hold of spot? Jun 29, 2009
In the post-1968 Open era, only one man can claim that accomplishment Ivan Lendl. Mats Wilander ended Lendl's three-year run at No. 1 in 1988, but Lendl was able to regain it in 1989. (USA Today -- Sports)
* Game, set and grunt: Wimbledon is all ears Jun 23, 2009
Ivan Lendl complained that Andre Agassis grunting put him off. Today female players are under the spotlight as decibel demons. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Federer 1 win from tying Sampras’ Grand Slam mark Jun 6, 2009
Soderling s first Grand Slam championship match will be Federer s 19th, matching Ivan Lendl s record, and the Swiss star s 15th in the past 16 major tournaments. Then again, Federer held similar edges in experience and head-to-head matchups against del Potro, a 20-year-old playing in his first major semifinal. (Helena Independent Record)
Greatest upsets Jun 3, 2009
He beat legends Ivan Lendl and Stefan Edberg (in an epic five set final) to win the event and he is still the youngest winner of a Grand Slam. 3. (CNN -- International)
Magill: Former Dogs keep watch on Soderling Jun 2, 2009
Pernfors, who was runner-up to world champion Ivan Lendl in the French Open in June 1986, was at his current home in Vero Beach, Fla. on Sunday. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Midterm grades from Roland Garros May 31, 2009
Ivan Lendl: It's been 25 years since his Roland Garros breakthrough. And, man is. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Fourth time lucky for Federer in Paris? May 25, 2009
Roger Federer11: Bjrn Borg8: Andre Agassi, Jimmy Connors, Ivan Lendl. FRENCH OPEN. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
Top 10 French Open Moments May 25, 2009
Ivan Lendl applied his characteristically unwavering ground strokes to win 3-6, 2-6, 6-4, 7-5, 7-5 in a match that exposed the tragic flaw in McEnroe's genius. . (Time.com)
Nadal eyes 5th French Open title, Federer eyes 1st May 22, 2009
"Who knows if Nadal is going to win this year, and then maybe next year, and the year after? He could win seven, eight in a row, the way things look at the moment,'' three-time French Open champion Ivan Lendl said. "Guys are closing the gap, there's no doubt about it, but I don't think it's closed enough where anybody who understands the game would say that Nadal is not a heavy favorite. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fed surmounts Nadal May 19, 2009
Only Ivan Lendl and John McEnroe have met in more finals -- 20 -- as the pair played for a 16th time with Nadal having earned 11 titles. He leads the overall series 13-7. (ESPN -- Tennis)
US men in longest Grand Slam drought since '60s May 12, 2009
"I fear, actually, for American tennis at the moment,'' said former No. 1 and eight-time major champion Ivan Lendl. "This void, this vacuum, this wait for more success may not be limited just to the French. . (MSNBC -- Sports)
Chang's '89 title sparked great US decade in Paris May 12, 2009
From Rod Laver to Rafael Nadal, take a look at the Open era champions Down Under. From Margaret Smith Court to Serena Williams, check out the Open era victors. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Ivan Lendl Golf Classic Helps Kids May 12, 2009
Not only is DTV a better viewing experience, but on June 12, 2009, by law, broadcast stations in the United States will only be broadcasting in digital. The current analog signals will be shut off to broadcasters and redistributed for other uses, such as public safety. (FOX61, CT)
Magill: Catching up with John Isner Apr 29, 2009
"Pernfors upset Wimbledon champion Boris Becker in the quarterfinals; Henri Leconte, the French champion, in the semis, but lost to world champion Ivan Lendl in the finals. Incidentally, no one in the tourney served as hard as you do.". Isner added that he was sorry to see Georgia lost in the Southeastern Conference semifinals last Saturday and I told him. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Graying Matters Apr 3, 2009
Who would have thought that between me and Ivan Lendl -- and I hear he's trying to get back into shape -- I'd be the fitter guy. Things happen. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Baby may disturb Federer's Grand Slam dreams Apr 2, 2009
For the likes of John McEnroe, Ivan Lendl and Stefan Edberg, the titles dried up as soon as they gingerly cradled the new additions to their families. Tennis fathers have won only 10 of the last 115 Grand Slam titles. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Irish Close Out Busy Month Of March In South Florida Mar 27, 2009
Likewise, tennis legends Ivan Lendl and Steffi Graf temporarily made their homes at the club while training during the off-season. Last Time Out: Schenkel E-Z-Go Invitational Sophomore finished in a tie for 50th place at eight-over par 224 (77-72-75) to lead the Notre Dame men's golf team at the Schenkel E-Z-Go Invitational, which was contested March 20-22 at the Forest Heights Country Club (par 72/6,947 yards) in Statesboro, Ga. (Und.com)
Agassi: The state of tennis in U.S.A. Mar 27, 2009
Dan compares his game to Ivan Lendl. Agassi admits he hasn't played seriously in a while and Dan just may have a chance. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
TENNIS Roddick wins first title of year in Memphis Feb 24, 2009
Roddick got a bit of revenge for losing to Stepanek in the semifinals in San Jose last week and improved to 5-1 all-time against the man trying to become the first Czech to win in Memphis since Ivan Lendl in 1991. Results, 6C. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Stepanek rallies past Fish for SAP Open title Feb 16, 2009
A day after rallying from a set down to beat 2008 champion in the semifinals, Stepanek was forced to do the same against Fish while becoming the first Czech player to win the San Jose event since Ivan Lendl in 1983. Complete results. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Nadal, Murray set up grand finale at ABN Ambro Feb 15, 2009
It will be first Rotterdam final between the top two seeds since 1984, but Ivan Lendl and Jimmy Connors didn't play because of a bomb scare. Despite nursing a minor injury to his right foot, Murray dispatched Ancic with four breaks, and saved all three break points he faced. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Austin: Federer will tie Sampras, eventually Feb 7, 2009
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. Last year Nadal outlasted Federer on the lawns at Wimbledon, 6-4, 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 9-7. (MSNBC -- Sports)
