Comeback trail veers west for big names seeking a new start Nov 15, 2009
She backed up that performance with third-round performances at the French and Wimbledon tournaments. The 24-year-old will team with Molik in the doubles as a stepping stone to a singles return. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The golden glow Nov 15, 2009
It is not known if Woods has ever adopted the strategy of Bjorn Borg, who at times in London during his march to five straight Wimbledon singles titles, would put on a wig and overcoat and head off to the movies. The driver. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sports 'should be free-to-air' Nov 14, 2009
Home and away football qualifiers for the home nations would be listed, along with Wales' home and away Six Nations matches, Wimbledon tennis and the golf Open. Former Football Association executive director David Davies, who led the review, acknowledged it was an "immensely difficult" undertaking - particularly with regard to rugby in Wales. (BBC News -- UK)
Nadal, Djokovic to play in Paris Masters semis Nov 14, 2009
Nadal slipped to No. 2 in the rankings after being forced to relinquish his Wimbledon crown without playing because of knee tendinitis. He still has a slim chance of regaining the No. 1 spot at the end of the season. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Roddick's Greatest Win Bob Martin/SIAndy Roddick fell to his knees after his Wimbledon final loss to Roger Federer, 5-7, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5), 6-3, 16-14.Even in losing Wimbledon, Andy Roddick may have notched his best victory, writes SI.com's Albert Chen. In refusing to fold early, he earned a vote for Sportsman of the Year. Nov 14, 2009
Andy Roddick's Wimbledon run deserves Sportsman praise - 2009 Sportsman of the Year - SI.com ... Federer defeated Roddick 5-7, 7-6 (6), 7-6 (5), 3-6, 16-14 in Wimbledon final ... The normally buttoned-down Wimbledon crowd chanted Roddick's name in defeat. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Tearful Wickmayer silent on possible appeal ban Nov 13, 2009
Another Belgian player, 2002 Wimbledon semifinalist , was also banned for a year for the same offense. Wickmayer said she has been regularly tested for drugs and never tested positive. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Baghdatis heads to Sydney in hunt for points Nov 13, 2009
Baghdatis also made the semi-final at Wimbledon that year, losing to Rafael Nadal, but has since struggled to overcome ankle and back problems. But last month he won the Stockholm Open, his first tournament victory since February 2007. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Nadal looks to seize top ranking Nov 13, 2009
Nadal ended Federer's long reign as world No.1 after winning the Beijing Olympics last year, but Federer bounced back to regain the top spot in July after winning both the French Open and Wimbledon titles. Elsewhere, fourth seed Andy Murray lost 1-6, 6-3, 6-4 to Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic while Russian Nikolay Davydenko became the seventh player to qualify for the eight-man London TourFinals despite losing 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 to Sweden's Robin Soderling in another third round match. (Xinhuanet, China)
2009: Serena's Back On Top Nov 12, 2009
She finished as a year-end No. 1 for only the second time in her career (2002), thanks in part to a pair of Grand Slam titles, at Melbourne and Wimbledon, and a season-capping victory at the Tour Championships in Doha, where she outdueled her sister Venus in the final ... Henin's biggest motivation for the comeback is Wimbledon, the lone Grand Slam title she's never won ... The 29-year-old Venus went 38-16 with a pair of titles this year and made an incredible eighth trip to a Wimbledon final... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Scott's relationship with his game is on the mend Nov 12, 2009
The reason for Scott's notoriety in the social pages was his relationship with Serbian tennis star Ana Ivanovic, something heightened by his court-side appearance at Wimbledon - where, it was wrongly reported, Scott had chosen his ''love match'' over a commitment to play in a Tiger Woods AT&T National tournament ... I heard it reported that I'd gone to Wimbledon instead of playing Tiger's event, but I was never playing his event. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
France's Gasquet to learn ban fate within month Nov 11, 2009
An independent tribunal called by the ITF had cleared the 2007 Wimbledon semifinalist to resume his career. Copyright 2009. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Gasquet gives cocaine evidence at CAS hearing Nov 11, 2009
That would allow Gasquet, who was suspended for the French Open and Wimbledon, to prepare for the Australian Open in January if he is cleared by the CAS panel of three lawyers ... Gasquet's ranking peaked at No. 7 after he reached the Wimbledon semifinals in 2007. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Wimbledon confirm move to prize money equality Nov 11, 2009
Mauresmo celebrates her Wimbledon title last year ... Female tennis players will earn the same prize money as their male counterparts at Wimbledon this year for the first time ever after the All England Club finally bowed to the weight of public opinion and the will of the WTA Tour ... "We believe our decision to offer equal prize money provides a boost for the game as a whole and recognises the enormous contribution that women players make to the game and to Wimbledon."We hope it will also... (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Young Tennis Players Who Play Only One Sport Are More Prone To Injuries Nov 11, 2009
(June 13, 2008) Tennis Grand Slam season is upon us once again with the French Open already over, and Wimbledon hot on its heels later in the month. Researchers have found that tennis players are often better than. (Science Daily)
Nadal in Paris for first time since French defeat Nov 11, 2009
The six-time Grand Slam winner slipped from No. 1 to No. 2 in the rankings after being forced to relinquish his Wimbledon crown without playing because of injuries. Nadal pointed out that he is always warmly welcomed by fans in the Parisian streets. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
ON TENNIS: Dislike turned into acceptance Nov 10, 2009
didn't play Australia when it was on grass and he was dominating Wimbledon he played it one time. So I'm not degrading what an accomplishment it is to win more Slams. (USA Today -- Life)
1/28/09 - Pablo's great adventure: Pro tennis player from Marin seeks fame, fortune, funding By Jim Welte, Marin Independent Journal Nov 10, 2009
The 22-year-old Nadal is the top-ranked player in the world and an international superstar who already has five Grand Slam titles to his name, including both Wimbledon and the French Open in 2008. At 26, San Rafael resident Pires de Almeida is at yet another crossroads in a career that has been marked by tragedy, triumph and more than anything, debt. (Usfdons.com)
Bartoli, Martinez Sanchez Reach Bali Semis Nov 7, 2009
The former Wimbledon runner-up Bartoli will face 39-year-old Japanese Kimiko Date Krumm (1-1) in Saturday's final four. The 12th-seeded Date Krumm wound up capturing this week's three-woman C Group. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Tennis: Italy holds Fed Cup edge as Williams sisters absent Nov 7, 2009
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ITF to rule on Serena's tirade within 2 weeks Nov 7, 2009
"After Wimbledon we played a Davis Cup match and was not able to play. But we have to understand that. The schedules are very taxing. At all times we should be looking at the schedule and seeing if we can improve it, and talking with the ITF as to what could be done to make it easier for the players.". Without the Williams sisters, 18-year-old -- the surprise U.S. Open quarterfinalist -- is the top singles player for the Americans this weekend. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Andre Agassi: The man, the meth Nov 7, 2009
A fortnight later, he was in the title round at Wimbledon. In September he won the US Open and went on to finish the year at No.1. (India Times, India)
Glatch opens Fed Cup final for U.S. vs. Pennetta Nov 7, 2009
Oudin, who also reached the fourth round at Wimbledon this year, burst into the spotlight with her U.S. Open run. She said the last meeting with Schiavone felt like it took place "three years ago.". (ESPN -- Tennis)
Goldwater Womens Tennis Classic to debut Nov 6, 2009
ranked No. 102; and Laura Granville, formerly ranked No. 28 in the world, who returned to the circuit in March following an injury; and former Wimbledon semifinalist and Australian Open doubles champion Mirjana Lucic, who returned to tennis in 2007 after a four-year break. Grant Woods, former two-term Arizona attorney general, is the event s title sponsor. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
US Open Semifinalist Wickmayer Banned for 1 Year Nov 6, 2009
Another Belgian tennis player, 2002 Wimbledon semifinalist Xavier Malisse, also was suspended by the tribunal for breaking the whereabouts rule. ABC 7 Talkback. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Wickmayer Suspended Simon Bruty/ SIYanina Wickmayer, ranked No. 18 in the world, won her first two tour titles at Estoril in May and at Linz last month.U.S. Open semifinalist Yanina Wickmayer was suspended for one year by a Belgian anti-doping tribunal for failing to report her whereabouts to drug-testing officials three times. Nov 6, 2009
Another Belgian tennis player, 2002 Wimbledon semifinalist Xavier Malisse, also was suspended by the tribunal for breaking the whereabouts rule. Wickmayer's suspension came as a surprise, because a prosecutor recommended she receive only a warning for missing three tests over 18 months. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Are Blue Jackets on thin ice in Ohio? Nov 6, 2009
Another Belgian player, 2002 Wimbledon semifinalist Xavier Malisse, also was suspended by the tribunal for breaking the whereabouts rule. miscellany NU s Petta makes CAA soccer history Northeastern s Devin Petta, a freshman from Whitman, became the first female soccer player in Colonial Athletic Association history to be named the league s Player of the Year and Rookie of the Year in the same season. (Boston Globe)
U.S. Fed Cup team leans on Oudin for Italy final Nov 6, 2009
She also came through qualifying to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon. For her efforts, Oudin collected the inaugural Fed Cup Heart award from ITF president Francesco Ricci Bitti on Thursday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
French Open could leave Roland Garros Nov 5, 2009
Of the four Grand Slam events, the Australian Open has two courts with a roof, while Wimbledon s Centre Court unveiled its new translucent retractable roof this year. Paris City Council and the French government were set to invest 20mil (US$29. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Serving up aces Nov 5, 2009
WHEN 17-year-old Maria Sharapova won her first Grand Slam at Wimbledon in 2004, the world sat up and took notice. It was just her second outing at Wimbledon and the tall Russian took down top-seeded, two-time defending champion Serena Williams in straight sets, no less ... She was also the third youngest womens winner at Wimbledon and the only Russian to win the title. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Prize money milestones Nov 4, 2009
By winning the 1982 Wimbledon title, Navratilova became the all-time prize money leader in tennis, overtaking both Chris Evert and Jimmy Connors, a mantle she held until 1989. Later that year, she became the first female player to pass US$1mil in a single season finishing with US$1,475,055. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Federer returns from six-week break Nov 4, 2009
Rederer was playing an opponent with whom he won the Wimbledon boys' doubles title in 1998. He broke Rochus' serve in the sixth game of the first set and fifth game of the second. (ESPN -- Tennis)
* Federer shines at Swiss tournament Nov 4, 2009
The American won the season-ending Championships as well as Australian Open and Wimbledon crowns this season this year. This story has been viewed 294 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Serena the first US$6m woman Nov 4, 2009
The 28-year-old American won the 2009 season-ending Championships as well as Australian Open and Wimbledon crowns this season. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Tennis: German Haas has swine flu Nov 4, 2009
Haas is hoping to recover quickly to resume a season which has seen him rediscover his top form, reaching the semifinals at Wimbledon and winning his 12th ATP Tour title on the grass of Halle. "When you are someone who is as physically fit a I am you can quite easily get over this flu," he said. (CNN -- International)
WTA Tour touts attendance, higher prize money Nov 3, 2009
That is why there is a long break after Wimbledon, so they can take a rest after that grind. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Serena sets single-season prize money mark Nov 3, 2009
The younger Williams also won the Australian Open and Wimbledon in 2009. Williams' career prize money is now at a record $28. (ESPN -- Tennis)
* Serena wins battle of sisters in Doha Nov 3, 2009
Serena, who came to Doha ranked second in the world behind Dinara Safina but will return home as the rightful No. 1 after winning both the Australian Open and Wimbledon titles, broke serve twice in a one-sided first set. Defending champ Venus made more of a match of it in the second set but never got close to breaking the Serena serve that leaked just seven points in the entire match. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Scud hopes tournament fires comeback Nov 3, 2009
"The Albert Hall is such a beautiful place to play tennis, and I know that it will be a fun tournament, without any stress or pressure. I'm going to be playing tennis again because I want to play, just like how it was when I was a kid. "I would love to play in a Challenger tournament again, maybe a tour event, and maybe another grand slam, one more Australian Open, or one more Wimbledon ... I had to sell the house a couple of months ago," the former Wimbledon and US Open runner-up said. "As a... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Federer cruises in first match back from break Nov 3, 2009
Federer showed a little rustiness early on but created a break point with a forehand crosscourt winner past Rochus, with whom he won the Wimbledon boys' doubles title in 1998. Federer's blistering forehand winner at 2-2 in the second brought another break point, which he took when Rochus netted. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Serena beats Venus for season-ending WTA title Nov 2, 2009
Williams also won Wimbledon and the Australian Open, and clinched the year-end No. ranking earlier in the week ... She also beat Venus in the round-robin stage of the Doha tournament, the Wimbledon final and the semifinals in Miami this year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
All-Williams final goes to Serena again Nov 2, 2009
She also beat Venus in the round-robin stage of the Doha tournament, the Wimbledon final, and the semifinals in Miami. She leads in head-to-head matchups, 13-10. (Boston Globe)
WTA Tour: Player withdrawals down by a third Nov 2, 2009
"That's why it was important in the roadmap that we scheduled breaks. That is why there is a long break after Wimbledon, so they can take a rest after that grind.". The longer offseason is also meant to give players more time to recover. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Henin has sights on Wimbledon in return to tennis Nov 1, 2009
In an interview with The Associated Press at her central Florida training site Saturday, Henin said she wouldn't be returning to tennis if she didn't believe she could win Wimbledon and complete her own career grand slam -- as soon as next year. "I started to say, 'Well, I missed Wimbledon,"' Henin told the AP. "That moment was something, I don't know, something came over me. It's a dream. I don't know if it will come true, but I like to dream. I dreamt about it a lot." ... " Henin's attitude... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
* Nations best set to hit the courts in Taipei Ladies Open Nov 1, 2009
However, the Portuguese caused a stir at this years French Open and Wimbledon tournaments when her on-court grunting caused some consternation. At Roland Garros, opponent Aravane Rezai went so far as to complain to the match referee that the noise was distracting her, while British newspaper the Sun described Larcher De Brito as the loudest player on the circuit, estimating some of her grunts at 109 decibels X as much noise as a Formula 1 car. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
USTA women's event begins today in Rock Hill Nov 1, 2009
But in June 2007, at age 19, she suffered a stress fracture to her right shin while playing at Wimbledon. What she first thought would be only a few weeks away from competitive tennis turned out to be two years. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
An All-williams Final At The Sony Ericsson Championships Nov 1, 2009
No matter what happens in Sunday's final, the Wimbledon and Aussie Open champion Serena will close out 2009 as the No. 1 women's player in the world. Copyright 2009 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Williams Sisters Nov 1, 2009
"It's the way I wanted to end my year.'' Serena beat Venus in this year's Wimbledon final, the fourth time they played each other for that Grand Slam title. The American sisters were back on the court about 30 minutes after Serena's win Saturday to compete in the four-team doubles event. They missed out on a second final, however, losing to Spaniards Nuria Llagostera Vives and Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez 2-6, 6-4, 10-8 after a champions tiebreaker. Wozniacki received medical treatment on her... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Federer, Nadal upset by Agassi drug revelations Oct 30, 2009
"However, Agassi found support at home with fellow American and Wimbledon finalist saying the 39-year-old remained his hero despite the revelations.Roddick, the leading U.S men's player who lost to Federer in this year's Wimbledon final, was one of many compatriots who remained unfazed by Agassi's admissions."Andre is and always will be my idol. I will judge him on how he has treated me and how he has changed the world for [the] better," Roddick wrote on his Twitter page.Roddick said Agassi's... (ESPN -- Tennis)
Agassi Memoir's E-edition Put on Hold Oct 30, 2009
Andre Agassi blows a kiss to the crowd, after being defeated by Spain's Rafael Nadal, in their Men's Singles, third round match at Wimbledon, Saturday, July 1, 2006. It was former champion Agassi's last appearance at Wimbledon. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
* Injured Safina pulls out of WTA Championships Oct 30, 2009
Serena, the Australian Open and Wimbledon champ, will end a year as No. 1 for the first time since 2002. Safina was serving at 1-1 against Jelena Jankovic when she stopped play, walked over to her chair and covered her face with a towel. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Top-seeded Youzhny retires in St. Petersburg Oct 30, 2009
Stakhovsky broke Kuznetsov, the Wimbledon junior champion, three times to reach the quarterfinals of a tournament for the second straight week. He lost to Youzhny at the Kremlin Cup last week. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Serena back on top Oct 30, 2009
Australian Open and Wimbledon champion Serena virtually sealed her place in the semi-finals here with a 5-7, 6-4, 7-6 defeat of Venus to go top of Maroon Group a result that left her siblings hold on the title hanging by a thread after her loss to Elena Dementieva on Tuesday. When told of Safinas misfortune during a courtside interview, Serena looked genuinely shocked. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Fahey issues a please explain to ATP over Agassi Oct 30, 2009
He poignantly recalls a telephone conversation with his father after winning his first grand slam title at Wimbledon in 1992. Dad's initial reaction. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Wozniacki, Serena win » Oct 30, 2009
The encounter failed to live up to their epic three-set Wimbledon semifinal -- billed by many as the best women's match of the year. Dementieva won the longest game of the match after converting her fifth break point to make it 2-1, and the set went with serve until the last game. (ESPN -- Tennis)
* Andre Agassi confesses to having used crystal meth Oct 29, 2009
Agassis first major championship came at Wimbledon in 1992, and he won a gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. But by late 1997, he dropped to No. 141 in the rankings, and he was playing in tennis equivalent of the minor leagues. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Injured Safina pulls out; Serena is No. 1 Oct 29, 2009
The Australian Open and Wimbledon champion will end a year as No. 1 for the first time since 2002. Fifth-seeded Julien Benneteau and Florent Serra reached the quarterfinals of the Lyon (France) Grand Prix. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Serena, Oudin Will Play In Fed Cup Final For U.S. Oct 29, 2009
The reigning Wimbledon and Australian Open champion Williams will play Fed Cup tennis for the first time since 2007 ... Serena's Wimbledon runner-up sister Venus elected against playing next week. (ABC 7 News, DC)
'I hate tennis': Andre Agassi's book adds to his tale Oct 29, 2009
" Among the material excerpted: - Agassi calls his father "violent by nature," and recalls being in the car when his father pointed a handgun at another driver. - He writes about making money by hustling people on tennis courts and remembers when, at 9 years old, he beat NFL great Jim Brown in a match to win a $500 bet for his father. - He poignantly recalls a telephone conversation with his father after winning Grand Slam title No. 1 at Wimbledon in 1992. Dad's initial reaction? "You had no... (India Times, India)
Stud Francais: McKenzie slams calendar boys Oct 28, 2009
The tournament, in which a retired star partners a current player in a teams format, ends only four days before the Australian Open and will see Tomic, 17, partner Wimbledon champ Pat Cash, 44. The Tomic-Cash combination will represent Australasia, opposed to three teams - the Americas, Europe and the Internationals. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Chardy, Andreev among St. Petersburg winners Oct 28, 2009
Wimbledon junior champion Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia scored his first victory in an ATP event, rallying past 6-7 (4), 7-6 (6), 6-4. "Midway through the second set, I found his weak point -- backhand," Kuznetsov said. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Venus loses, Serena wins in Doha » Oct 28, 2009
After trading breaks early in the second, Kuznetsova had a game point on serve at 5-5 but double-faulted twice to give Serena a break opportunity, which the Wimbledon and Australian Open champ converted with a return winner. Serena played with tape on both ankles and needed to have the right one treated and re-taped after the first set. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Agassi used crystal meth, lied about it Oct 28, 2009
Agassis first major championship came at Wimbledon in 1992, and he won a gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics ... In 2007, Martina Hingis tested positive for cocaine after a third-round exit at Wimbledon. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wimbledon confirm move to prize money equality Oct 28, 2009
Mauresmo celebrates her Wimbledon title last year ... Female tennis players will earn the same prize money as their male counterparts at Wimbledon this year for the first time ever after the All England Club finally bowed to the weight of public opinion and the will of the WTA Tour ... "We believe our decision to offer equal prize money provides a boost for the game as a whole and recognises the enormous contribution that women players make to the game and to Wimbledon."We hope it will also... (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Asian tennis stars to fight it out with Russians in M'sia Oct 27, 2009
Zheng Jie, who is ranked 35th in the world, has the distinction of becoming the first Chinese player to reach the semi-finals of a Grand Slam singles tournament, in Wimbledon last year. Former top Russian player Anna Kournikova flew in from Miami to lend a touch of glamour to the launch of the event yesterday and she was excited to be the event ambassador. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Kill The Drama Getty ImagesU.S. Open finalist Caroline Wozniacki quit while leading a match and caused a stir in Luxembourg last week.If ever there was a case that screamed for tennis to do away with on-court coaching, it is the "scandal" surrounding Caroline Wozniacki. Euthanize the rule, writes Jon Wertheim. Oct 27, 2009
A larger point: We wonder how Roddick can come within a few points of winning Wimbledon, and then lose to Lukasz Kubot. How can Serena Williams win three majors in the last 14 months but no other tournaments. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
