Serena Williams is studying to be a nail technician and she is showing off her skills this week at Wimbledon.
Selasa, 29 Juni 2010
Picture: Serena and Her Skills
Serena Williams is studying to be a nail technician and she is showing off her skills this week at Wimbledon.
Henman Wants Tough British Love
The Lawn Tennis Association better listen up because Tim Henman has spoken. The former British number 1 player has some ideas on the current stage of Britain tennis and also has some advices on how to improve it.
"You have to be accountable for results," Henman said. "John Lloyd lost his job as Davis Cup captain because of poor results so there is going to come a time when the LTA have to look at themselves and say "What are our results like?"
There were words coming out back a while ago that the LTA would recruit Henman as coach for British Davis Cup but that did not happen.
"It's not through lack of effort but you have to question whether it's going in the right areas," he added. "I would say it's not. It's not working."
If there is any good news, the USA is also in a dump when it comes to talent. But education is more important.
"You have to be accountable for results," Henman said. "John Lloyd lost his job as Davis Cup captain because of poor results so there is going to come a time when the LTA have to look at themselves and say "What are our results like?"
There were words coming out back a while ago that the LTA would recruit Henman as coach for British Davis Cup but that did not happen.
"It's not through lack of effort but you have to question whether it's going in the right areas," he added. "I would say it's not. It's not working."
If there is any good news, the USA is also in a dump when it comes to talent. But education is more important.
Mahut Gets Newport Wildcard
Nicolas Mahut doesn't have to win a slam or anything for the rest of his career. If he wants a wildcard, the Frenchman deserves to get a wildcard no matter what tournament!
The tournament organizer at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I., has given Mahut a wildcard into the July 5-11, tournament. He was a finalist in 2007 and this will be his fifth appearance.
He has to enjoy this fame while it last, but there is always the record book to cuddle with when his career is over...many, many years from now of course.
Heck, they might as well put him in the Tennis Hall of Fame while he is there. Him and John Isner.
The tournament organizer at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I., has given Mahut a wildcard into the July 5-11, tournament. He was a finalist in 2007 and this will be his fifth appearance.
He has to enjoy this fame while it last, but there is always the record book to cuddle with when his career is over...many, many years from now of course.
Heck, they might as well put him in the Tennis Hall of Fame while he is there. Him and John Isner.
Serena Holds Down Slam's Fork
Okay, this might not happen but it could. If Serena Williams were to lose to Na Li next, this would be the first time since forever that no Grand Slam player has reached the semifinal of a slam.
It would also be the first time ever in my memory that no slam finalist has reached a slam final. Li, Pironkova, Zvonareva, and Kivtova or Kanepi.
None of these players have gone past a semifinal of a slam before, but this is only because Li made it to the semifinals earlier this year at the Australian Open. This must be the wackiest slam ever in like years!
I need to look up the research and see when was the last time this happened.
It would also be the first time ever in my memory that no slam finalist has reached a slam final. Li, Pironkova, Zvonareva, and Kivtova or Kanepi.
None of these players have gone past a semifinal of a slam before, but this is only because Li made it to the semifinals earlier this year at the Australian Open. This must be the wackiest slam ever in like years!
I need to look up the research and see when was the last time this happened.
Clijsters Follows Venus Out The Doors
This is just unbelievable! I am trying to figure out what Venus Williams and Kim Clijsters had for breakfast.
The Belgium, who defeated Justine Henin yesterday, has lost to Vera Zvonareva. I have to give Zvonareva all the credits because she did take it to Clijsters.
Nevertheless, Clijsters had the most to lose and she literally lost it. With Williams out, she was the favorite to get to the final, but now, two players who have never reached a slam final will be able to do it.
While it is a sad day for the slam winners so far, I am happy for Pironkova and Zvonareva for playing well and not losing their heads! Congratulations, Ladies!
The Belgium, who defeated Justine Henin yesterday, has lost to Vera Zvonareva. I have to give Zvonareva all the credits because she did take it to Clijsters.
Nevertheless, Clijsters had the most to lose and she literally lost it. With Williams out, she was the favorite to get to the final, but now, two players who have never reached a slam final will be able to do it.
While it is a sad day for the slam winners so far, I am happy for Pironkova and Zvonareva for playing well and not losing their heads! Congratulations, Ladies!
Lu Shares Victory With Dad
Taiwan Yen-hsun Lu pulled off a stunning upset of Andy Roddick by playing extremely well yesterday. The victory meant a lot to the 26-year-old afterwards because he was sharing it with his father who passed away in 2000.
“I’m really proud to share this victory with him in the sky,” Lu said. “In that moment, I just told myself, I’ve done it. I’ve done it for my father. I’ve done it for myself also. I’ve done it for all the people who supported me.”
Lu was 9-18 in Grand Slam matches and never gone past the third round. His biggest victory prior to this was a knock-out of Andy Murray at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Good win for him, but sad for Roddick.
“I’m really proud to share this victory with him in the sky,” Lu said. “In that moment, I just told myself, I’ve done it. I’ve done it for my father. I’ve done it for myself also. I’ve done it for all the people who supported me.”
Lu was 9-18 in Grand Slam matches and never gone past the third round. His biggest victory prior to this was a knock-out of Andy Murray at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Good win for him, but sad for Roddick.
Nadal Slapped With Coaching Fine
Rafael Nadal will be paying $2,000 after his coaching violation. The chair umpire Cedric Mourier gave the world no.1 a warning after he said Uncle Tony was giving him coaching advaice during his match against Philipp Petzschener on Saturday.
The fine was announced Monday and Nadal seemed to be fine with the news.
I am sick of all this stupid coaching warning. They pay the coach money, just let them do whatever as long as the coaches are not running into the court screaming and yelling.
Beside, it is the player who has to get the ball in and make the shots and do all the rest. Coaching on the stands does not mean the player will win.
Get rid of this stupid coaching rule!
The fine was announced Monday and Nadal seemed to be fine with the news.
I am sick of all this stupid coaching warning. They pay the coach money, just let them do whatever as long as the coaches are not running into the court screaming and yelling.
Beside, it is the player who has to get the ball in and make the shots and do all the rest. Coaching on the stands does not mean the player will win.
Get rid of this stupid coaching rule!
Capriati Recovering Well
Jennifer Capriati seems to be recovering well so far based on her spokesperson's statement released yesterday. No words yet on what happened in her overdosing case but some people like TMZ.com is reporting it was drug related.
Words of her depression and suicidal behavior also surfaced, but I don't think they are true. She won three Grand Slams and had a great career toward the end.
Would be shocking to find out she really was suicidal!
Words of her depression and suicidal behavior also surfaced, but I don't think they are true. She won three Grand Slams and had a great career toward the end.
Would be shocking to find out she really was suicidal!
Venus Crashes Out To Pironkova
This is just a big, hug shocker! Venus Williams has just lost to Tsvetana Pironkova at Wimbledon.
What is shocking is the scores, 6-2 and 6-3. This is the third time they have played and the last time was at the Australian Open in 2006 where the Romanian took the American to three sets , 9-7 in the third, before losing in the first round.
Williams just hit so many errors while Pironkova just played her games and served great. She made the American work for every point and kept her composure to stun the world no.2 after her third match point.
What is shocking is the scores, 6-2 and 6-3. This is the third time they have played and the last time was at the Australian Open in 2006 where the Romanian took the American to three sets , 9-7 in the third, before losing in the first round.
Williams just hit so many errors while Pironkova just played her games and served great. She made the American work for every point and kept her composure to stun the world no.2 after her third match point.
Jumat, 25 Juni 2010
Davenport and Bryan Win
American Lindsay Davenport first match back on the tennis court has proved to be a successful one. She is teaming up with Bob Bryan and today the two won their first round match against Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi and Alla Kudryavtseva.
Davenport and Bryan won, 7-6, 6-3. They will next face 6th seed Daniel Nestor and Bethanie Mattek-Sands.
Nestor and Mattek-Sands got a first round bye.
Davenport and Bryan won, 7-6, 6-3. They will next face 6th seed Daniel Nestor and Bethanie Mattek-Sands.
Nestor and Mattek-Sands got a first round bye.
All Sweet Love For Belgian Duos
“I think we’ve definitely grown up. I think we’ve had great times together playing Fed Cup and just messaging each other on phones, teasing each other, fun, you know, relax. I think that’s how I would have liked it to have always been.”
~ Kim Clijsters of Justine Henin
“Our relationship is very good. We feel we grew up a lot, both of us. I mean, Kim, having a baby, and the distance I took also for two years. We probably discover each other not differently than in the past, but we are more adult now, and we have a lot of respect. So, of course on the court, we both want to win, but the relationship is very good.”
~ Justine Henin on Kim Clijsters
~ Kim Clijsters of Justine Henin
“Our relationship is very good. We feel we grew up a lot, both of us. I mean, Kim, having a baby, and the distance I took also for two years. We probably discover each other not differently than in the past, but we are more adult now, and we have a lot of respect. So, of course on the court, we both want to win, but the relationship is very good.”
~ Justine Henin on Kim Clijsters
Quote Of The Day
“I was low on fuel out there and didn’t really have a chance,” said Isner who lost the first set in 16 minutes having spent the morning stretched out on a treatment table after waking up with a stiff neck, heavy legs and blistered feet.
It wasn’t like I was dying out there, I was just tired. Sometimes the adrenaline can take over but that wasn’t the case today. I’ve never been this exhausted before but it still stinks to lose in the second round.”
~ John Isner
It wasn’t like I was dying out there, I was just tired. Sometimes the adrenaline can take over but that wasn’t the case today. I’ve never been this exhausted before but it still stinks to lose in the second round.”
~ John Isner
Hewitt Quietly Advancing
While everyone is talking about Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Andy Roddick, people seem to forget all about former champ Lleyton Hewitt. The Aussie is quietly going through the draw and next up face Novak Djokovic.
Hewitt did beat Federer in the tune-up tournament leading up to Wimbledon so he is having a lot of confidence this year. Earlier he defeated Gael Monfils of France in straight sets.
The Aussie won Wimbledon in 2002, which was the last of his two slam. It has been eight years since that time so a title here will bring back some fond memories!
Hewitt did beat Federer in the tune-up tournament leading up to Wimbledon so he is having a lot of confidence this year. Earlier he defeated Gael Monfils of France in straight sets.
The Aussie won Wimbledon in 2002, which was the last of his two slam. It has been eight years since that time so a title here will bring back some fond memories!
Trouble-Free Day For Federer, Djokovic
Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic both enjoyed a drama and trouble-free day today. It was much better than their two previous rounds for sure.
The Swiss easily handled Arnaud Clement, winning, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2, while the Serb won, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4, over Albert Montanes.
The Swiss easily handled Arnaud Clement, winning, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2, while the Serb won, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4, over Albert Montanes.
Lu Makes History For Taiwan
Taiwan Yen-Hsun Lu has made his own record at the slam. The unseeded player became the first Taiwanese man to advance to a fourth round of a Grand Slam.
Lu also broke his own record because he has never made it past the second round of a slam before in his career. This was his first third round match at a slam and now a fourth round appearance.
The Taiwanese was up two set and 2-1 when his opponent Florian Mayer of Germany retired due to an injury.
Lu also broke his own record because he has never made it past the second round of a slam before in his career. This was his first third round match at a slam and now a fourth round appearance.
The Taiwanese was up two set and 2-1 when his opponent Florian Mayer of Germany retired due to an injury.
Venus Dodges Kleybanova
Venus Williams had to work pretty hard today against hard-hitting Russian Alisas Kleybanova. Both hit heavy balls and their serving was all power.
The American was down 3-1 in the first set and recovered nicely to win it. The second set was another battle with Kleybanova having plenty of chances to tie but just could not hold on to her serve.
Both traded heavy ground strokes from the baseline and Venus was just the stronger one today.
Score: 6-4, 6-2.
The American was down 3-1 in the first set and recovered nicely to win it. The second set was another battle with Kleybanova having plenty of chances to tie but just could not hold on to her serve.
Both traded heavy ground strokes from the baseline and Venus was just the stronger one today.
Score: 6-4, 6-2.
Henin vs. Clijsters, Number 25
Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters both played their parts accordingly. It was Belgium vs. Russian, and Belgium came out 2-0 for the the ladies.
The two will be going up against one another for the 25th time comes Monday. Henin knocked off Nadia Petrova, while Clijsters moved aside Maria Kirileno.
I never thought I would say this but Henin served really well in the match and Petrova did put up a little fight in the second set but Henin was all over the Russian. Clijsters, like always, started fast against Kirilenko and never looked back.
They are tied at 12-12 in head-to-head and Clijsters has comeback to win both of their matches this year in Brisbane and Miami.
The two will be going up against one another for the 25th time comes Monday. Henin knocked off Nadia Petrova, while Clijsters moved aside Maria Kirileno.
I never thought I would say this but Henin served really well in the match and Petrova did put up a little fight in the second set but Henin was all over the Russian. Clijsters, like always, started fast against Kirilenko and never looked back.
They are tied at 12-12 in head-to-head and Clijsters has comeback to win both of their matches this year in Brisbane and Miami.
Isner: Out and About
Poor John Isner, the guy played for four days in a row and I didn't expect a miracle from him. Today, he lost easily against Thiemo de Bakker, going down, 6-0-6-3,6-2.
Regardless of what happen for the rest of the tournament, Wimbledon will go down this year as Isner vs. Mahut.
The two have already captured match of the year and I don't think for the rest of the year, anyone will outdo this match. Both were winners!
Regardless of what happen for the rest of the tournament, Wimbledon will go down this year as Isner vs. Mahut.
The two have already captured match of the year and I don't think for the rest of the year, anyone will outdo this match. Both were winners!
Today's Scores: Women
Venus Williams (2) def. Alisa Kleybanova (26) 6-4, 6-2
Jelena Jankovic (4) def. Alona Bondarenko (28) 6-0, 6-3
Kim Clijsters (8) def. Maria Kirilenko (27) 6-3, 6-3
Marion Bartoli (11) def. Greta Arn 6-3, 6-4
Justine Henin (17) def. Nadia Petrova (12) 6-1, 6-4
Vera Zvonareva (21) def. Yanina Wickmayer (15) 6-4, 6-2
Tsvetana Pironkova def. Regina Kulikova 6-4, 2-0 retired
Jarmila Groth def. Angelique Kerber 6-3, 7-5
Jelena Jankovic (4) def. Alona Bondarenko (28) 6-0, 6-3
Kim Clijsters (8) def. Maria Kirilenko (27) 6-3, 6-3
Marion Bartoli (11) def. Greta Arn 6-3, 6-4
Justine Henin (17) def. Nadia Petrova (12) 6-1, 6-4
Vera Zvonareva (21) def. Yanina Wickmayer (15) 6-4, 6-2
Tsvetana Pironkova def. Regina Kulikova 6-4, 2-0 retired
Jarmila Groth def. Angelique Kerber 6-3, 7-5
Today's Scores: Men
Roger Federer (1) def. Arnaud Clement 6-2, 6-4, 6-2
Novak Djokovic (3) def. Albert Montanes (28) 6-1, 6-4, 6-4
Andy Roddick (5) def. Philipp Kohlschreiber (29) 7-5, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 6-3
Tomas Berdych (12) def. Denis Istomin 6-7 (1-7), 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (8-10), 6-3, 6-4
Lleyton Hewitt (15) def. Gael Monfils (21) 6-3, 7-6 (11-9), 6-4
Jurgen Melzer (16) def. Feliciano Lopez (22) 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4
Victor Hanescu (31) vs. Daniel Brands 7-6 (9-7), 7-6 (7-3), 6-7 (7-9), 3-6
Yen-Hsun Lu def. Florian Mayer 6-4, 6-4, 2-1 retired
Tobias Kamke vs. Daniel Brands 7-6 (9-7), 1-2
Second Round
Paul-Henri Mathieu def. Mikhail Youzhny (13) 6-4, 2-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4
Thiemo De Bakker def. John Isner (23) 6-0, 6-3, 6-2
Novak Djokovic (3) def. Albert Montanes (28) 6-1, 6-4, 6-4
Andy Roddick (5) def. Philipp Kohlschreiber (29) 7-5, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 6-3
Tomas Berdych (12) def. Denis Istomin 6-7 (1-7), 7-6 (7-5), 6-7 (8-10), 6-3, 6-4
Lleyton Hewitt (15) def. Gael Monfils (21) 6-3, 7-6 (11-9), 6-4
Jurgen Melzer (16) def. Feliciano Lopez (22) 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4
Victor Hanescu (31) vs. Daniel Brands 7-6 (9-7), 7-6 (7-3), 6-7 (7-9), 3-6
Yen-Hsun Lu def. Florian Mayer 6-4, 6-4, 2-1 retired
Tobias Kamke vs. Daniel Brands 7-6 (9-7), 1-2
Second Round
Paul-Henri Mathieu def. Mikhail Youzhny (13) 6-4, 2-6, 2-6, 6-3, 6-4
Thiemo De Bakker def. John Isner (23) 6-0, 6-3, 6-2
Kamis, 24 Juni 2010
Quote of the Day
"I guess it was just meant to be. In a way I'm kind of glad it happened, although I'm pretty tired. I didn't know what I was thinking out there, especially once the match got past 25-all. I wasn't really thinking. I was just hitting a serve and trying to hit a forehand winner...This one's obviously going to stick with me probably the rest of my life really. But I hope it doesn't define my career. I think I have what it takes to do some really big things in this game. So hopefully this won't be the thing that I'm most remembered about."
~ John Isner on his match with Nicolas Mahut.
~ John Isner on his match with Nicolas Mahut.
Today's Scores: Women
Serena Williams (1) def. Anna Chakvetadze 6-0, 6-1
Caroline Wozniacki (3) def. Kai-Chen Chang 6-4, 6-3
Agnieszka Radwanska (7) def. Alberta Brianti 6-2, 6-0
Na Li (9) def. Kurumi Nara 6-2, 6-4
Flavia Pennetta (10) def. Monica Niculescu 6-1, 6-1
Victoria Azarenka (14) def. Bojana Jovanovski 6-1, 6-4
Maria Sharapova (16) def. Ioana Raluca Olaru 6-1, 6-4
Klara Zakopalova def. Aravane Rezai (18) 5-7, 6-3, 6-3
Anastasia Rodionova def. Svetlana Kuznetsova (19) 6-4, 2-6, 6-4
Petra Kvitova def. Jie Zheng (23) 6-4, 2-6, 6-2
Barbora Zahlavova Strycova def. Daniela Hantuchova (24) 1-6, 6-2, 6-4
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (29) def. Roberta Vinci 6-2, 7-6 (7-1)
Alexandra Dulgheru (31) def. Romina Oprandi 6-2, 6-0
Sara Errani (32) def. Arantxa Parra Santonja 6-2, 6-2
Dominika Cibulkova def. Ayumi Morita 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-2), 7-5
Kaia Kanepi def. Edina Gallovits 6-4, 7-5
Caroline Wozniacki (3) def. Kai-Chen Chang 6-4, 6-3
Agnieszka Radwanska (7) def. Alberta Brianti 6-2, 6-0
Na Li (9) def. Kurumi Nara 6-2, 6-4
Flavia Pennetta (10) def. Monica Niculescu 6-1, 6-1
Victoria Azarenka (14) def. Bojana Jovanovski 6-1, 6-4
Maria Sharapova (16) def. Ioana Raluca Olaru 6-1, 6-4
Klara Zakopalova def. Aravane Rezai (18) 5-7, 6-3, 6-3
Anastasia Rodionova def. Svetlana Kuznetsova (19) 6-4, 2-6, 6-4
Petra Kvitova def. Jie Zheng (23) 6-4, 2-6, 6-2
Barbora Zahlavova Strycova def. Daniela Hantuchova (24) 1-6, 6-2, 6-4
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (29) def. Roberta Vinci 6-2, 7-6 (7-1)
Alexandra Dulgheru (31) def. Romina Oprandi 6-2, 6-0
Sara Errani (32) def. Arantxa Parra Santonja 6-2, 6-2
Dominika Cibulkova def. Ayumi Morita 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-2), 7-5
Kaia Kanepi def. Edina Gallovits 6-4, 7-5
Today's Scores: Men
Rafael Nadal (2) def. Robin Haase 5-7, 6-2, 3-6, 6-0, 6-3
Andy Murray (4) def. Jarkko Nieminen 6-3, 6-4, 6-2
Robin Soderling (6) def. Marcel Granollers 7-5, 6-1, 6-4
David Ferrer (9) def. Florent Serra 6-4, 7-5, 6-7 (6-8), 6-3
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (10) def. Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 5-7, 10-8
Mikhail Youzhny (13) vs. Paul-Henri Mathieu
Sam Querrey (18) def. Ivan Dodig 6-2, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (12-10)
Thomaz Bellucci (25) def. Martin Fischer 6-7 (11-13), 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-1), 6-2
Gilles Simon (26) def. Illya Marchenko walkover
Julien Benneteau (32) def. Andreas Beck 3-6, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3
Fabio Fognini def. Michael Russell 3-6, 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 (8-6), 6-3
Xavier Malisse def. Julian Reister 6-7 (7-9), 6-4, 6-1, 6-4
Tobias Kamke def. Andreas Seppi 3-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4
Philipp Petzschner def. Lukasz Kubot 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2
Jeremy Chardy def. Lukas Lacko 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 6-7 (5-7), 8-6
Andy Murray (4) def. Jarkko Nieminen 6-3, 6-4, 6-2
Robin Soderling (6) def. Marcel Granollers 7-5, 6-1, 6-4
David Ferrer (9) def. Florent Serra 6-4, 7-5, 6-7 (6-8), 6-3
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (10) def. Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 5-7, 10-8
Mikhail Youzhny (13) vs. Paul-Henri Mathieu
Sam Querrey (18) def. Ivan Dodig 6-2, 5-7, 6-3, 7-6 (12-10)
Thomaz Bellucci (25) def. Martin Fischer 6-7 (11-13), 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-1), 6-2
Gilles Simon (26) def. Illya Marchenko walkover
Julien Benneteau (32) def. Andreas Beck 3-6, 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3
Fabio Fognini def. Michael Russell 3-6, 5-7, 7-5, 7-6 (8-6), 6-3
Xavier Malisse def. Julian Reister 6-7 (7-9), 6-4, 6-1, 6-4
Tobias Kamke def. Andreas Seppi 3-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4
Philipp Petzschner def. Lukasz Kubot 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2
Jeremy Chardy def. Lukas Lacko 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 6-7 (5-7), 8-6
Nadal Disappointed With Not Seeing The Queen
World no. 1 Rafael Nadal was happy he got through to the thrid round after surviving a tough match against Robin Hasse. Nevertheless, the 2nd seed up his game in the third and fourth sets to advance.
During his post match conference, Nadal expressed that he was a little disappointed with not meeting with the Queen earlier in the day.
“It was disappointing for me. But, you know, the (Wimbledon) Club knows I have my routines before the match," Nadal said. "I had to practice around 12, so was impossible for me.”
Nadal added he thought the Queen was also going to watch his match.
"Seriously I thought the Queen was going to be in my match, and I would love to have had the chance to meet her after the match. But it wasn’t possible because I think the Queen left before. For me it was disappointing.”
During his post match conference, Nadal expressed that he was a little disappointed with not meeting with the Queen earlier in the day.
“It was disappointing for me. But, you know, the (Wimbledon) Club knows I have my routines before the match," Nadal said. "I had to practice around 12, so was impossible for me.”
Nadal added he thought the Queen was also going to watch his match.
"Seriously I thought the Queen was going to be in my match, and I would love to have had the chance to meet her after the match. But it wasn’t possible because I think the Queen left before. For me it was disappointing.”
Serena Advances; Svetlana Crashes Out
The scores are 0 and 1 for Serena Williams, but the match was nothing but easy for the defending champ. She had to work hard every point to win the match against Anna Chakvetadze, which she did.
A former Top 10 player, Chakvetadze had to battled hard to win the one game in the second set and it brought the crowds some brief excitement. The Russian smiled herself with the game point when she won.
Another Russian who saw the exit door earlier was Svetlana Kuznetsova. The 19th seed crashed out in the hands of fellow Russian Anastasia Rodionova.
Kuznetsova lost, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. Another early exit for the Russian at the slam this year.
A former Top 10 player, Chakvetadze had to battled hard to win the one game in the second set and it brought the crowds some brief excitement. The Russian smiled herself with the game point when she won.
Another Russian who saw the exit door earlier was Svetlana Kuznetsova. The 19th seed crashed out in the hands of fellow Russian Anastasia Rodionova.
Kuznetsova lost, 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. Another early exit for the Russian at the slam this year.
No Pressure For Murray
The Queen of England arrived at Centre Court and she sure was not disappointed with Andy Murray. The Scot knew the watchful eyes of the Queen was on him but he delivered the goods against Jarkko Nieminen.
“There’s obviously some nerves, there,” Murray said of the queen. “It’s probably a once in a lifetime opportunity for all of us … Don’t know whether she’ll be coming in the next few years, but I definitely enjoyed it,” he said.
Murray won the match, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.
“There’s obviously some nerves, there,” Murray said of the queen. “It’s probably a once in a lifetime opportunity for all of us … Don’t know whether she’ll be coming in the next few years, but I definitely enjoyed it,” he said.
Murray won the match, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.
Isner Wins Over Mahut
The marathon match has ended after 10 hours. John Isner capitalized on his 4th match point and defeated a sad Nicolas Mahut.
Fans probably didn't want this end but only one winner was going to get through. Both players and the Chair Umpire received prizes from the tournament organizers which were presented to them at the end of the match.
Tim Henman and Ann Jones was there to present them the gifts as well.
Final scores: 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-3), 70-68.
Fans probably didn't want this end but only one winner was going to get through. Both players and the Chair Umpire received prizes from the tournament organizers which were presented to them at the end of the match.
Tim Henman and Ann Jones was there to present them the gifts as well.
Final scores: 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-3), 70-68.
Sharapova Survives Olaru's Test
Ioana Raluca Olaru gave Maria Sharapova quite a fight in the second set but the Russian survived the big test. Sharapova was up a set and 4-1 when things just went apart.
Have to give Olaru credits though because she played really well when she was down. She gave Sharapova a run for her money.
Olaru had game point to tie it at 4-4 but Sharapova broke her serve and then served out the match to advance to the third round.
Have to give Olaru credits though because she played really well when she was down. She gave Sharapova a run for her money.
Olaru had game point to tie it at 4-4 but Sharapova broke her serve and then served out the match to advance to the third round.
Rabu, 23 Juni 2010
Isner and Mahut's Match Delayed
Darkness has taken over Nicolas Mahut and John Isner's match. At 59-59 all in the fifth and over 9 hours, the match will be continued tomorrow.
This is the longest match ever and this is just nuts that neither guys can hold serve! Isner had a match point but couldn't convert at 58-59.
No one will ever break this match record!
Not that anyone wants to play for almost 10 hours...over six hours today in the fifth set!
This is the longest match ever and this is just nuts that neither guys can hold serve! Isner had a match point but couldn't convert at 58-59.
No one will ever break this match record!
Not that anyone wants to play for almost 10 hours...over six hours today in the fifth set!
Djokovic Advances Over Papa Dent
Novak Djokovic is pretty happy right now. The Serb won his match without dropping a set and going the distance like he did in his first round match.
Today, Djokovic handles papa Taylor Dent easily in straight sets. The no. 3 seed won, 7-6, 6-1, 6-4.
He can go sleep early today unlike two days ago when his match finished at almost 11pm.
Today, Djokovic handles papa Taylor Dent easily in straight sets. The no. 3 seed won, 7-6, 6-1, 6-4.
He can go sleep early today unlike two days ago when his match finished at almost 11pm.
Federer Escapes Again; Isner/Mahut Playing On
Roger Federer once again had a tougher time than he thought he would from Ilia Bozoljac. The hard serving Bozoljac caused Federer quite a few problems but the Swiss held on to win in four sets.
John Isner and Nicolas Mahut are still playing at this moment, and they are at 50-50. Two break points for Mahut.
John Isner and Nicolas Mahut are still playing at this moment, and they are at 50-50. Two break points for Mahut.
Isner and Mahut Still Going
This is perhaps going to be the record mother of all record for a tennis match!
John Isner and Nicolas Mahut are currently at 37-37 all in the fifth set. They have played for almost seven hours and both seem to be holding serve comfortably.
Scores: 4-6, 6-3, 7-6, 6-7, 37-38.
John Isner and Nicolas Mahut are currently at 37-37 all in the fifth set. They have played for almost seven hours and both seem to be holding serve comfortably.
Scores: 4-6, 6-3, 7-6, 6-7, 37-38.
Venus Eclipses Past Marakova
Ekaterina Makarova left her Eastbourne's games at home today and Venus Wiliams took care of her easily. The five-time champ trashed the Eastbourne champ by winning, 6-0, 6-4.
The Russian gave up a little fight in the second set but the Makarova on the court today was not the same one who won the grass title last week. Her serve was not working and Williams had no problem holding her own games.
To Williams' credit, she was serving great. Makarova had a lot of trouble handling the American's serve at time.
Williams did lose serve at 5-3 while serving for the match but won after her second match point at 5-4. Marakova did have game points to go up 5-5 but lost her serve.
The Russian gave up a little fight in the second set but the Makarova on the court today was not the same one who won the grass title last week. Her serve was not working and Williams had no problem holding her own games.
To Williams' credit, she was serving great. Makarova had a lot of trouble handling the American's serve at time.
Williams did lose serve at 5-3 while serving for the match but won after her second match point at 5-4. Marakova did have game points to go up 5-5 but lost her serve.
Roddick Handles Llodra
It was a tougher day at the office for Andy Roddick today when he took on Frenchman Michael Llodra, but the American composed himself well after losing the first set to advance to the third round.
Llodra came out playing freely and his games gave Roddick plenty of trouble. The American ended up losing the first set.
Roddick took care of his care well and won the next two sets. The fourth set was a lot more competitive between the two until the tiebreak when Roddick took control of the match.
Llodra came out playing freely and his games gave Roddick plenty of trouble. The American ended up losing the first set.
Roddick took care of his care well and won the next two sets. The fourth set was a lot more competitive between the two until the tiebreak when Roddick took control of the match.
Video: Murray's HEAD Street Tennis
I want to thank Jack Ross for sharing this video with me. Watch it, it's very cool!
Henin Nervously Through 3rd Round
Justine Henin got nervous yet again, but nevertheless, she won in straight sets earlier to advance to the third round of Wimbledon. She is the first player to get through to the third round.
The Belgian played well to win the first set and then got up to a 5-2 lead in the second before everything went south. At 5-5, Henin broke back and then served out the match to win 7-5.
Henin won, 6-4, 7-5. Her next opponent could be Nadia Petrova.
The Belgian played well to win the first set and then got up to a 5-2 lead in the second before everything went south. At 5-5, Henin broke back and then served out the match to win 7-5.
Henin won, 6-4, 7-5. Her next opponent could be Nadia Petrova.
Selasa, 22 Juni 2010
Sharapova Masters Fellow Russian
Former Wimbledon champ Maria Sharapova looked great in her first round match today when she took out her fellow Russian Anastasia Pivovarova. The 2004 champ lost only one game in the match and if there is any good indication, her serve seems to be back on track.
It has been a while for Sharapova to hit only one double fault in her match. She won 94% of first serve and had a great second serve percentage too at 65%.
This is a perfect start for the Russian who faced no break point today.
It has been a while for Sharapova to hit only one double fault in her match. She won 94% of first serve and had a great second serve percentage too at 65%.
This is a perfect start for the Russian who faced no break point today.
Two Spaniard In; Two Spaniards Out
World no. 1 Rafael Nadal started the day out great for the Spaniard when he easily advanced to the second round over comeback kid Kei Nishikori. David Ferrer followed right behind with another straight sets win over Nicolas Kiefer.
So with two Spaniards in, there came two Spaniards who got knocked out. The biggest upset on the man so far will be Fernando Verdasco who got a four-set exit by the hands of Fabio Fognini.
Another seeded Spaniard who lost was Juan Carlos Ferrero. The former world no.1 and French Open champ could not pull off a comeback in five sets when he lost to Xavier Malisse.
So with two Spaniards in, there came two Spaniards who got knocked out. The biggest upset on the man so far will be Fernando Verdasco who got a four-set exit by the hands of Fabio Fognini.
Another seeded Spaniard who lost was Juan Carlos Ferrero. The former world no.1 and French Open champ could not pull off a comeback in five sets when he lost to Xavier Malisse.
Today's Scores: Men
Rafael Nadal (2) def. Kei Nishikori 6-2, 6-4, 6-4
Andy Murray (4) def. Jan Hajek 7-5, 6-1, 6-2
Robin Soderling (6) def. Robby Ginepri 6-2, 6-2, 6-3
Fabio Fognini def. Fernando Verdasco (8) 7-6 (11-9), 6-2, 6-7 (6-8), 6-4
David Ferrer (9) def. Nicolas Kiefer 6-4, 6-2, 6-3
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (10) def. Robert Kendrick 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (8-6), 3-6, 6-4
Mikhail Youzhny (13) def. Dudi Sela 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2)
Xavier Malisse def. Juan Carlos Ferrero (14) 6-2, 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 6-1
Sam Querrey (18) def. Sergiy Stakhovsky 7-6 (7-4), 6-3, 2-1 retired
Andreas Seppi def. Nicolas Almagro (19) 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (9-7), 6-2
John Isner (23) vs. Nicolas Mahut 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (3-7)
Lukas Lacko def. Marcos Baghdatis (24) 6-3, 2-6, 6-3, 6-1
Thomaz Bellucci (25) def. Ricardo Mello 6-4, 6-4, 6-4
Gilles Simon (26) def. Guillermo Alcaide 6-3, 6-4, 7-6
Julien Benneteau (32) def. Kristof Vliegen 2-6, 6-7 (6-8), 6-1, 6-2, 7-5
Florent Serra def. Simon Greul 7-6 (7-2), 6-3, 6-2
Andreas Beck def. Jamie Baker 7-6 (7-4), 6-3, 6-4
Illya Marchenko def. Michael Berrer 6-3, 7-5 retired
Tobias Kamke def. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 5-7, 2-6, 7-5, 6-4, 6-4
Alexandr Dolgopolov def. Marco Chiudinelli 6-4, 6-3, 6-3
Marcel Granollers vs. Frederico Gil 6-3, 6-0, 5-4
Martin Fischer def. Go Soeda 6-4, 6-3, 6-1
Ivan Dodig def. Oscar Hernandez 6-1, 6-3, 6-3
Jeremy Chardy def. Daniel Gimeno-Traver 6-3, 6-3, 6-1
Thiemo De Bakker vs. Santiago Giraldo 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 6-3, 5-5
Julian Reister def. Rik de Voest 6-4, 7-5, 3-6, 6-2
Philipp Petzschner def. Stephane Robert 6-4, 7-6 (8-6), 4-6, 2-6, 6-4
Paul-Henri Mathieu def. Marc Gicquel 6-1, 7-5, 3-6, 6-1
Lukasz Kubot def. Blaz Kavcic 4-6, 6-2, 6-2, 6-3
Robin Haase def. James Blake 6-2, 6-4, 6-4
Michael Russell def. Pere Riba-Madrid 6-3, 7-6 (7-1), 2-6, 7-6 (7-1)
Jarkko Nieminen def. Stefan Koubek 6-4, 7-6 (7-3), 5-7, 6-2
Andy Murray (4) def. Jan Hajek 7-5, 6-1, 6-2
Robin Soderling (6) def. Robby Ginepri 6-2, 6-2, 6-3
Fabio Fognini def. Fernando Verdasco (8) 7-6 (11-9), 6-2, 6-7 (6-8), 6-4
David Ferrer (9) def. Nicolas Kiefer 6-4, 6-2, 6-3
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (10) def. Robert Kendrick 7-6 (7-2), 7-6 (8-6), 3-6, 6-4
Mikhail Youzhny (13) def. Dudi Sela 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7-2)
Xavier Malisse def. Juan Carlos Ferrero (14) 6-2, 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (7-5), 4-6, 6-1
Sam Querrey (18) def. Sergiy Stakhovsky 7-6 (7-4), 6-3, 2-1 retired
Andreas Seppi def. Nicolas Almagro (19) 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (9-7), 6-2
John Isner (23) vs. Nicolas Mahut 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (3-7)
Lukas Lacko def. Marcos Baghdatis (24) 6-3, 2-6, 6-3, 6-1
Thomaz Bellucci (25) def. Ricardo Mello 6-4, 6-4, 6-4
Gilles Simon (26) def. Guillermo Alcaide 6-3, 6-4, 7-6
Julien Benneteau (32) def. Kristof Vliegen 2-6, 6-7 (6-8), 6-1, 6-2, 7-5
Florent Serra def. Simon Greul 7-6 (7-2), 6-3, 6-2
Andreas Beck def. Jamie Baker 7-6 (7-4), 6-3, 6-4
Illya Marchenko def. Michael Berrer 6-3, 7-5 retired
Tobias Kamke def. Guillermo Garcia-Lopez 5-7, 2-6, 7-5, 6-4, 6-4
Alexandr Dolgopolov def. Marco Chiudinelli 6-4, 6-3, 6-3
Marcel Granollers vs. Frederico Gil 6-3, 6-0, 5-4
Martin Fischer def. Go Soeda 6-4, 6-3, 6-1
Ivan Dodig def. Oscar Hernandez 6-1, 6-3, 6-3
Jeremy Chardy def. Daniel Gimeno-Traver 6-3, 6-3, 6-1
Thiemo De Bakker vs. Santiago Giraldo 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 6-3, 5-5
Julian Reister def. Rik de Voest 6-4, 7-5, 3-6, 6-2
Philipp Petzschner def. Stephane Robert 6-4, 7-6 (8-6), 4-6, 2-6, 6-4
Paul-Henri Mathieu def. Marc Gicquel 6-1, 7-5, 3-6, 6-1
Lukasz Kubot def. Blaz Kavcic 4-6, 6-2, 6-2, 6-3
Robin Haase def. James Blake 6-2, 6-4, 6-4
Michael Russell def. Pere Riba-Madrid 6-3, 7-6 (7-1), 2-6, 7-6 (7-1)
Jarkko Nieminen def. Stefan Koubek 6-4, 7-6 (7-3), 5-7, 6-2
Today's Scores: Women
Serena Williams (1) def. Michelle Larcher De Brito 6-0, 6-4
Caroline Wozniacki (3) def. Tathiana Garbin 6-1, 6-1
Kaia Kanepi def. Samantha Stosur (6) 6-4, 6-4
Agnieszka Radwanska (7) def. Melinda Czink 6-3, 6-3
Na Li (9) def. Chanelle Scheepers 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
Flavia Pennetta (10) def. Anabel Medina Garrigues 6-4, 6-0
Victoria Azarenka (14) def. Mirjana Lucic 6-3, 6-3
Maria Sharapova (16) def. Anastasia Pivovarova 6-1, 6-0
Aravane Rezai (18) def. Magdalena Rybarikova 6-7 (8-10), 6-2, 7-5
Svetlana Kuznetsova (19) def. Akgul Amanmuradova 6-2, 6-7 (5-7), 6-4
Jie Zheng (23) def. Pauline Parmentier 7-5, 6-4
Daniela Hantuchova (24) vs. Vania King 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-4)
Dominika Cibulkova def. Lucie Safarova (25) 7-6 (7-5), 6-4
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (29) def. Iveta Benesova 6-3, 6-4
Alexandra Dulgheru (31) def. Kimiko Date Krumm 6-2, 6-7 (3-7), 6-1
Sara Errani (32) def. Julie Coin 6-2, 6-4
Kurumi Nara def. Mariana Duque Marino 6-4, 6-2
Edina Gallovits def. Timea Bacsinszky 4-6, 7-5, 6-3
Barbora Zahlavova Strycova def. Elena Vesnina 6-1, 6-3
Anna Chakvetadze def. Andrea Petkovic 3-6, 6-4, 6-4
Anastasia Rodionova def. Anne Keothavong 3-6, 6-2, 6-4
Petra Kvitova def. Sorana Cirstea 6-2, 6-2
Ioana Raluca Olaru def. Alize Cornet 5-7, 6-4, 6-4
Arantxa Rus vs. Kai-Chen Chang 0-6, 6-2, 3-3
Alberta Brianti def. Jill Craybas 6-2, 7-5
Romina Oprandi def. Heather Watson 6-4, 1-6, 6-3
Ayumi Morita def. Tamarine Tanasugarn 7-5, 6-1
Roberta Vinci def. Sybille Bammer 6-3, 6-3
Klara Zakopalova def. Yvonne Meusburger 6-7 (1-7), 6-1, 6-0
Arantxa Parra Santonja def. Olga Govortsova 6-3, 2-6, 6-4
Monica Niculescu def. Gisela Dulko 6-3, 6-2
Bojana Jovanovski def. Casey Dellacqua 6-1, 6-0
Caroline Wozniacki (3) def. Tathiana Garbin 6-1, 6-1
Kaia Kanepi def. Samantha Stosur (6) 6-4, 6-4
Agnieszka Radwanska (7) def. Melinda Czink 6-3, 6-3
Na Li (9) def. Chanelle Scheepers 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
Flavia Pennetta (10) def. Anabel Medina Garrigues 6-4, 6-0
Victoria Azarenka (14) def. Mirjana Lucic 6-3, 6-3
Maria Sharapova (16) def. Anastasia Pivovarova 6-1, 6-0
Aravane Rezai (18) def. Magdalena Rybarikova 6-7 (8-10), 6-2, 7-5
Svetlana Kuznetsova (19) def. Akgul Amanmuradova 6-2, 6-7 (5-7), 6-4
Jie Zheng (23) def. Pauline Parmentier 7-5, 6-4
Daniela Hantuchova (24) vs. Vania King 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-4)
Dominika Cibulkova def. Lucie Safarova (25) 7-6 (7-5), 6-4
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (29) def. Iveta Benesova 6-3, 6-4
Alexandra Dulgheru (31) def. Kimiko Date Krumm 6-2, 6-7 (3-7), 6-1
Sara Errani (32) def. Julie Coin 6-2, 6-4
Kurumi Nara def. Mariana Duque Marino 6-4, 6-2
Edina Gallovits def. Timea Bacsinszky 4-6, 7-5, 6-3
Barbora Zahlavova Strycova def. Elena Vesnina 6-1, 6-3
Anna Chakvetadze def. Andrea Petkovic 3-6, 6-4, 6-4
Anastasia Rodionova def. Anne Keothavong 3-6, 6-2, 6-4
Petra Kvitova def. Sorana Cirstea 6-2, 6-2
Ioana Raluca Olaru def. Alize Cornet 5-7, 6-4, 6-4
Arantxa Rus vs. Kai-Chen Chang 0-6, 6-2, 3-3
Alberta Brianti def. Jill Craybas 6-2, 7-5
Romina Oprandi def. Heather Watson 6-4, 1-6, 6-3
Ayumi Morita def. Tamarine Tanasugarn 7-5, 6-1
Roberta Vinci def. Sybille Bammer 6-3, 6-3
Klara Zakopalova def. Yvonne Meusburger 6-7 (1-7), 6-1, 6-0
Arantxa Parra Santonja def. Olga Govortsova 6-3, 2-6, 6-4
Monica Niculescu def. Gisela Dulko 6-3, 6-2
Bojana Jovanovski def. Casey Dellacqua 6-1, 6-0
Federer, Nadal Re-Elected For Player Council
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will be representing their fellow players on the ATP Tour after both were re-elected for another two-year term on the ATP Player Council. Both players will join Fernando Gonzalez and Sam Querrey on the council as the Top 1-50 ranked singles representatives.
“I think we are doing a good job representing the players,” said Federer. “We have a lot of guys in the room and we touch on all the subjects for all players. It has been successful these two years. We have someone good at the top with Adam Helfant, and I’d like to continue supporting and giving back.
“I want to try and leave the game better off than when I started. I guess I would feel disappointed if I just left the game and never took an active part in trying to change it for the better. There are so many issues to talk about and instead of being on the sideline and being critical, it is nice to be part of the process. I’d like to have an active role in the future of this wonderful game.”
“I think we are doing a good job representing the players,” said Federer. “We have a lot of guys in the room and we touch on all the subjects for all players. It has been successful these two years. We have someone good at the top with Adam Helfant, and I’d like to continue supporting and giving back.
“I want to try and leave the game better off than when I started. I guess I would feel disappointed if I just left the game and never took an active part in trying to change it for the better. There are so many issues to talk about and instead of being on the sideline and being critical, it is nice to be part of the process. I’d like to have an active role in the future of this wonderful game.”
Chakvetadze Stuns Petkovic
Former Top 10 Russian star Anna Chakvetadze pulled off another upset of the day against Andrea Petkovic today when the Russian won in three sets, 6-3, 4-6, 4-6. This is consider an upset because Chakvetadze has disappeared for awhile while Petkovic took Justine Henin to three sets last week at the Unicef Open.
The German had a great run last week to the final of the grass tournament and played well against Henin. She led 3-0 in the third set before losing, but her games did not translate into the lawn of Wimbledon today.
Chakvetdaze has lost in either the first or second round of six out of seven tournaments she has played this year, minus Wimbledon. Her best run was at the PTT Pattaya Open in Thailand this February where she reached the quarterfinals losing to Tamarine Tanasugarn.
The German had a great run last week to the final of the grass tournament and played well against Henin. She led 3-0 in the third set before losing, but her games did not translate into the lawn of Wimbledon today.
Chakvetdaze has lost in either the first or second round of six out of seven tournaments she has played this year, minus Wimbledon. Her best run was at the PTT Pattaya Open in Thailand this February where she reached the quarterfinals losing to Tamarine Tanasugarn.
Stosur Loses In Straight Sets
This is stunning! Yesterday, French Open champ Francesca Schiavone lost and today, the French Open runner-up Samantha Stosur has just lost.
Kaia Kanepi of Estonia has knocked out the 5th seed Stosur in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. This is going to be devastating to the Aussie because she has the weapon to go far at Wimbledon.
Stosur only won 1 of 7 break point, 14%, and that really hurt her, while Kanepi won 3 of 9. The Estonian played pretty well and pulled off the first huge upset of the tournament so far.
Kaia Kanepi of Estonia has knocked out the 5th seed Stosur in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. This is going to be devastating to the Aussie because she has the weapon to go far at Wimbledon.
Stosur only won 1 of 7 break point, 14%, and that really hurt her, while Kanepi won 3 of 9. The Estonian played pretty well and pulled off the first huge upset of the tournament so far.
Davenport Joggles Two Jobs At Wimbledon
Lindsay Davenport is a busy woman for these two coming weeks. The American will be playing Mixed Doubles with Bob Bryan at Wimbledon while commentating for the BBC.
The 34-year-old has already announced she will be teaming up with Liezel Huber at the Bank of the West Classic this July in Standford and at the Mercury Insruance Open in San Diego in August for the doubles.
Davenport has not yet confirm whether she will play the US Open or not.
The 34-year-old has already announced she will be teaming up with Liezel Huber at the Bank of the West Classic this July in Standford and at the Mercury Insruance Open in San Diego in August for the doubles.
Davenport has not yet confirm whether she will play the US Open or not.
Hingis Dislikes Age Limit On WTA Tour
When Martina Hingis won Wimbledon, she was 16 years old going into 17. That was the day when there was no age limit on how much players can play on the WTA Tour.
Today, the Swiss Miss says age limit is making it hard for youngsters to get a move on their tennis career.
"I was 16 years and nine months old when I won [Wimbledon]," Hingis said. "We were allowed to play on the Tour at 14. I broke a lot of records and I'm proud of that. I was on the Tour pretty much full-time by 15. Now they have all these restrictions on how many events you can play at a certain age. I don't agree with all that."
The WTA Tour now allow players to play in limited events if they are under 18. Many players bring their school work with them while playing at events throughout the year.
"At 18 you don't learn like you do at 14 or 15," Hingis added. "When you are younger you learn as you grow. I remember losing 6-0, 6-0 to Mary Pierce but so what? I learned from it."
While I like the rules with the WTA requiring the kids to stay in school, the bad side of this rule is most of these kids won't be able to play a lot like Hingis mentioned. For someone like Hingis who won big, she doesn't need a high school diploma or college degree because she has all the money and fame she needs to live forever.
For kids who never make it out of challengers, school is the way to go. So there is a pro and con to everything.
Today, the Swiss Miss says age limit is making it hard for youngsters to get a move on their tennis career.
"I was 16 years and nine months old when I won [Wimbledon]," Hingis said. "We were allowed to play on the Tour at 14. I broke a lot of records and I'm proud of that. I was on the Tour pretty much full-time by 15. Now they have all these restrictions on how many events you can play at a certain age. I don't agree with all that."
The WTA Tour now allow players to play in limited events if they are under 18. Many players bring their school work with them while playing at events throughout the year.
"At 18 you don't learn like you do at 14 or 15," Hingis added. "When you are younger you learn as you grow. I remember losing 6-0, 6-0 to Mary Pierce but so what? I learned from it."
While I like the rules with the WTA requiring the kids to stay in school, the bad side of this rule is most of these kids won't be able to play a lot like Hingis mentioned. For someone like Hingis who won big, she doesn't need a high school diploma or college degree because she has all the money and fame she needs to live forever.
For kids who never make it out of challengers, school is the way to go. So there is a pro and con to everything.
The Night Owl At Wimbledon
It took almost 45 minutes yesterday for them to turn on the humidifier and close the roof to continue the match between Novak Djokovic and Olivier Rochus. This long delay might have killed Rochus' chance of pulling off the upset of the day.
The match went on to five sets and it was almost 11pm before the match concluded. This is the longest match for them since Andy Murray's famous night-time match with Stanislas Warwinka in 2009.
This is also the first time the roof has been closed for a match without the rain.
The match went on to five sets and it was almost 11pm before the match concluded. This is the longest match for them since Andy Murray's famous night-time match with Stanislas Warwinka in 2009.
This is also the first time the roof has been closed for a match without the rain.
Simon, Querrey Win
Frenchman Gilles Simon and American Sam Querrey both advanced to the second round earlier by winning in straight sets against their opponents. Simon had to work harder than Querrey because the American got a retirement.
Up two sets to one, Querrey's opponent, Sergiy Stakhovsky, had to retire due to illness. Both of them won a grass-court tournament prior to Wimbledon this year.
The American had won Queen's Club while the Ukrainian won last week at the Unicef Open.
Simon had to win all three sets over Guillermo Alcaide, but it was a good start for the Frenchman who has not had an easy year since coming back from injury late last year.
Up two sets to one, Querrey's opponent, Sergiy Stakhovsky, had to retire due to illness. Both of them won a grass-court tournament prior to Wimbledon this year.
The American had won Queen's Club while the Ukrainian won last week at the Unicef Open.
Simon had to win all three sets over Guillermo Alcaide, but it was a good start for the Frenchman who has not had an easy year since coming back from injury late last year.
Serena: No Shrieking About It
Youngster Michelle Larcher De Brito couldn't shriek her way out of trouble earlier when defending champ Serena Williams gave her a lesson on the lawn of Wimbledon. Williams easily handled the teenager with a straight sets win.
De Brito gave up a much better fight in the second set but Williams gave her no easy point. She had to earn her games.
There were a lot of slipping and sliding between the two players, but nevertheless, the top seed won, 6-0, 6-4.
De Brito gave up a much better fight in the second set but Williams gave her no easy point. She had to earn her games.
There were a lot of slipping and sliding between the two players, but nevertheless, the top seed won, 6-0, 6-4.
Senin, 21 Juni 2010
Roddick Plays Monopoly, Scrabble
Andy Roddick, give me a call!
Roddick told reporters he played Monopoly and Scrabble while waiting for four hours on Court 1 today. He also watched some football, which I'm guessing mean Soccer.
There is no football in June.
I love Monopoly and Scrabble!
Roddick told reporters he played Monopoly and Scrabble while waiting for four hours on Court 1 today. He also watched some football, which I'm guessing mean Soccer.
There is no football in June.
I love Monopoly and Scrabble!
Falla Happy With Performance
Even though Alejandro Falla let slip a chance to serve out the match and pulled off one of the biggest upset in tennis history, the Columbia said in his post-match interview he is happy with his performance.
"I knew I had a big chance serving for the match," Fall said. "He told me that I play amazing after the match. So it's true. I knew I was playing very well since the beginning. I just wanted to go out to the court and play my best."
Fall added having played Roger Federer three times in one month helped him get a good move on on to play the Swiss.
"I played him three times in one month, in the last three tournaments. So I was kind of used to play against him. But, well, I am happy because I play a great match. I got to keep working because I have to improve still a few things."
The bottom line for him is he played well.
"I'm happy because I play very well today."
"I knew I had a big chance serving for the match," Fall said. "He told me that I play amazing after the match. So it's true. I knew I was playing very well since the beginning. I just wanted to go out to the court and play my best."
Fall added having played Roger Federer three times in one month helped him get a good move on on to play the Swiss.
"I played him three times in one month, in the last three tournaments. So I was kind of used to play against him. But, well, I am happy because I play a great match. I got to keep working because I have to improve still a few things."
The bottom line for him is he played well.
"I'm happy because I play very well today."
Quote of the Day
"Well, I think I've been unlucky enough this already this season, so I needed one lucky match. We'll see how important it is, depending on the run I go on now.
I've lost a few matches this season with match points, 7‑5 or 7‑6 in the third. This is definitely some kind of a match I kind of needed. You know, you can't win them all when they're that close, because they're being played on a couple of points here or there.
One thing for sure you can do is push the luck on your side. That's not something I have been doing maybe enough the last few months. I'm happy today I gave myself a chance. Maybe some think I should have never put myself in that position."
~ Roger Federer on his match against Alejandro Falla
I've lost a few matches this season with match points, 7‑5 or 7‑6 in the third. This is definitely some kind of a match I kind of needed. You know, you can't win them all when they're that close, because they're being played on a couple of points here or there.
One thing for sure you can do is push the luck on your side. That's not something I have been doing maybe enough the last few months. I'm happy today I gave myself a chance. Maybe some think I should have never put myself in that position."
~ Roger Federer on his match against Alejandro Falla
Oudin Finally Escapes First Round Slam Nightmare
American Melanie Oudin has lost in both of the first rounds she played this year at the Grand Slam. Today, the American got her first slam win in the first round since last year US OPen.
Oudin won in straight sets. She trashed Germany's Anna-Lena Groenefeld, 6-3, 6-0, to advance to the second round.
The German hit 33 unforced errors versus six for the American.
Oudin won in straight sets. She trashed Germany's Anna-Lena Groenefeld, 6-3, 6-0, to advance to the second round.
The German hit 33 unforced errors versus six for the American.
Today's Scores: Men
Roger Federer (1) def. Alejandro Falla 5-7, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (7-1), 6-0
Novak Djokovic (3) vs. Olivier Rochus 4-6, 6-2, 3-6 (To FINISH)
Andy Roddick (5) def. Rajeev Ram 6-3, 6-2, 6-2
Nikolay Davydenko (7) def. Kevin Anderson 3-6, 6-7 (3-7), 7-6 (7-3), 7-5, 9-7
Florian Mayer def. Marin Cilic (11) 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (7-1)
Tomas Berdych (12) def. Andrey Golubev 7-6 (7-5), 6-2, 6-2
Lleyton Hewitt (15) def. Maximo Gonzalez 5-7, 6-0, 6-2, 6-2
Jurgen Melzer (16) def. Dustin Brown 6-3, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3
Michal Przysiezny def. Ivan Ljubicic (17) 7-5, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3
Denis Istomin def. Stanislas Wawrinka (20) 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 2-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3
Gael Monfils (21) def. Leonardo Mayer 6-1, 7-6 (11-9), 6-2
Feliciano Lopez (22) def. Jesse Levine 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 6-2, 6-3
Albert Montanes (28) def. Paolo Lorenzi 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
Philipp Kohlschreiber (29) def. Potito Starace 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-0
Peter Luczak def. Tommy Robredo (30) 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2, 7-5
Victor Hanescu (31) def. Andrey Kuznetsov 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, 1-6, 7-5
Daniel Brands def. Igor Andreev 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-4), 7-5
Mardy Fish def. Bernard Tomic 6-3, 7-6 (10-8), 6-2
Taylor Dent def. Juan Ignacio Chela 6-3, 6-7 (2-7), 7-6 (7-3), 7-5
Yen-Hsun Lu def. Horacio Zeballos 7-5, 6-4, 6-3
Arnaud Clement def. Janko Tipsarevic 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5
Evgeny Korolev def. Eduardo Schwank 6-1, 7-6 (10-8), 4-6, 6-2
Rainer Schuettler def. Dmitry Tursunov 6-2, 6-2, 6-3
Karol Beck def. Santiago Ventura 6-3, 6-1, 4-6, 6-2
Marcel Ilhan def. Marcos Daniel 6-7 (4-7), 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-1
Brendan Evans def. Jesse Huta Galung 6-3, 7-6 (14-12), 6-3
Ricardas Berankis def. Carsten Ball 6-2, 6-0, 3-6, 7-6 (7-5)
Michael Llodra def. Jesse Witten 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3
Benjamin Becker def. Ryan Sweeting 5-7, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4
Ilia Bozoljac def. Nicolas Massu 7-6 (7-3), 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (9-7)
Viktor Troicki def. Igor Kunitsyn 6-3, 6-4, 6-1
Teimuraz Gabashvili def. Jamie Delgado 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2
Novak Djokovic (3) vs. Olivier Rochus 4-6, 6-2, 3-6 (To FINISH)
Andy Roddick (5) def. Rajeev Ram 6-3, 6-2, 6-2
Nikolay Davydenko (7) def. Kevin Anderson 3-6, 6-7 (3-7), 7-6 (7-3), 7-5, 9-7
Florian Mayer def. Marin Cilic (11) 6-2, 6-4, 7-6 (7-1)
Tomas Berdych (12) def. Andrey Golubev 7-6 (7-5), 6-2, 6-2
Lleyton Hewitt (15) def. Maximo Gonzalez 5-7, 6-0, 6-2, 6-2
Jurgen Melzer (16) def. Dustin Brown 6-3, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3
Michal Przysiezny def. Ivan Ljubicic (17) 7-5, 7-6 (7-5), 6-3
Denis Istomin def. Stanislas Wawrinka (20) 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 2-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3
Gael Monfils (21) def. Leonardo Mayer 6-1, 7-6 (11-9), 6-2
Feliciano Lopez (22) def. Jesse Levine 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 6-2, 6-3
Albert Montanes (28) def. Paolo Lorenzi 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
Philipp Kohlschreiber (29) def. Potito Starace 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-0
Peter Luczak def. Tommy Robredo (30) 2-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2, 7-5
Victor Hanescu (31) def. Andrey Kuznetsov 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, 1-6, 7-5
Daniel Brands def. Igor Andreev 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-4), 7-5
Mardy Fish def. Bernard Tomic 6-3, 7-6 (10-8), 6-2
Taylor Dent def. Juan Ignacio Chela 6-3, 6-7 (2-7), 7-6 (7-3), 7-5
Yen-Hsun Lu def. Horacio Zeballos 7-5, 6-4, 6-3
Arnaud Clement def. Janko Tipsarevic 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5
Evgeny Korolev def. Eduardo Schwank 6-1, 7-6 (10-8), 4-6, 6-2
Rainer Schuettler def. Dmitry Tursunov 6-2, 6-2, 6-3
Karol Beck def. Santiago Ventura 6-3, 6-1, 4-6, 6-2
Marcel Ilhan def. Marcos Daniel 6-7 (4-7), 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 6-1
Brendan Evans def. Jesse Huta Galung 6-3, 7-6 (14-12), 6-3
Ricardas Berankis def. Carsten Ball 6-2, 6-0, 3-6, 7-6 (7-5)
Michael Llodra def. Jesse Witten 6-4, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3
Benjamin Becker def. Ryan Sweeting 5-7, 6-2, 6-2, 6-4
Ilia Bozoljac def. Nicolas Massu 7-6 (7-3), 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (9-7)
Viktor Troicki def. Igor Kunitsyn 6-3, 6-4, 6-1
Teimuraz Gabashvili def. Jamie Delgado 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-2
Today's Scores: Women
Venus Williams (2) def. Rossana de los Rios 6-3, 6-2
Jelena Jankovic (4) def. Laura Robson 6-3, 7-6 (7-5)
Vera Dushevina def. Francesca Schiavone (5) 6-7, 7-5, 6-1
Kim Clijsters (8) def. Maria Camerin 6-0, 6-3
Marion Bartoli (11) def. Julia Goerges 6-4, 6-3
Nadia Petrova (12) def. Tatjana Malek 6-4, 6-3
Shahar Peer (13) def. Ana Ivanovic 6-3, 6-4
Yanina Wickmayer (15) def. Alison Riske 6-4, 5-7, 6-3
Justine Henin (17) def. Anastasija Sevastova 6-4, 6-3
Vera Zvonareva (21) def. Nuria Llagostera Vives 6-4, 6-1
Alisa Kleybanova (26) def. Sandra Zahlavova 6-2, 6-3
Maria Kirilenko (27) def. Stefanie Voegele 2-6, 6-4, 7-5
Alona Bondarenko (28) vs. Katie O'Brien 6-3, 6-7 (10-12), 1-0
Yaroslava Shvedova (30) def. Polona Hercog 6-1, 6-4
Greta Arn def. Kateryna Bondarenko 7-6 (7-1), 3-6, 6-3
Karolina Sprem def. Bethanie Mattek-Sands 6-3, 6-4
Yung-Jan Chan def. Patty Schnyder 6-0, 6-2
Kirsten Flipkens def. Stephanie Dubois 6-4, 6-4
Petra Martic def. Elena Baltacha 2-6, 7-5, 6-3
Alicia Molik vs. Kristina Kucova 6-2, 4-5
Alicia Molik def. Zuzana Kucova 6-2, 7-5
Alla Kudryavtseva def. Sofia Arvidsson 6-4, 6-1
Angelique Kerber def. Sania Mirza 6-4, 6-1
Shenay Perry def. Anastasiya Yakimova 6-2, 4-6, 9-7
Regina Kulikova def. Melanie South 6-1, 6-2
Aleksandra Wozniak def. Eleni Daniilidou 7-5, 7-5
Varvara Lepchenko def. Lucie Hradecka 6-4, 7-5
Andrea Hlavackova def. Noppawan Lertcheewakarn 6-3, 6-2
Ekaterina Makarova def. Agnes Szavay 6-4, 7-6 (7-2)
Kristina Barrois def. Mariya Koryttseva 6-3, 6-4
Melanie Oudin def. Anna-Lena Groenefeld 6-3, 6-0
Jarmila Groth def. Renata Voracova 6-4, 6-3
Tsvetana Pironkova def. Anna Lapushchenkova 6-0, 7-6 (9-7)
Jelena Jankovic (4) def. Laura Robson 6-3, 7-6 (7-5)
Vera Dushevina def. Francesca Schiavone (5) 6-7, 7-5, 6-1
Kim Clijsters (8) def. Maria Camerin 6-0, 6-3
Marion Bartoli (11) def. Julia Goerges 6-4, 6-3
Nadia Petrova (12) def. Tatjana Malek 6-4, 6-3
Shahar Peer (13) def. Ana Ivanovic 6-3, 6-4
Yanina Wickmayer (15) def. Alison Riske 6-4, 5-7, 6-3
Justine Henin (17) def. Anastasija Sevastova 6-4, 6-3
Vera Zvonareva (21) def. Nuria Llagostera Vives 6-4, 6-1
Alisa Kleybanova (26) def. Sandra Zahlavova 6-2, 6-3
Maria Kirilenko (27) def. Stefanie Voegele 2-6, 6-4, 7-5
Alona Bondarenko (28) vs. Katie O'Brien 6-3, 6-7 (10-12), 1-0
Yaroslava Shvedova (30) def. Polona Hercog 6-1, 6-4
Greta Arn def. Kateryna Bondarenko 7-6 (7-1), 3-6, 6-3
Karolina Sprem def. Bethanie Mattek-Sands 6-3, 6-4
Yung-Jan Chan def. Patty Schnyder 6-0, 6-2
Kirsten Flipkens def. Stephanie Dubois 6-4, 6-4
Petra Martic def. Elena Baltacha 2-6, 7-5, 6-3
Alicia Molik vs. Kristina Kucova 6-2, 4-5
Alicia Molik def. Zuzana Kucova 6-2, 7-5
Alla Kudryavtseva def. Sofia Arvidsson 6-4, 6-1
Angelique Kerber def. Sania Mirza 6-4, 6-1
Shenay Perry def. Anastasiya Yakimova 6-2, 4-6, 9-7
Regina Kulikova def. Melanie South 6-1, 6-2
Aleksandra Wozniak def. Eleni Daniilidou 7-5, 7-5
Varvara Lepchenko def. Lucie Hradecka 6-4, 7-5
Andrea Hlavackova def. Noppawan Lertcheewakarn 6-3, 6-2
Ekaterina Makarova def. Agnes Szavay 6-4, 7-6 (7-2)
Kristina Barrois def. Mariya Koryttseva 6-3, 6-4
Melanie Oudin def. Anna-Lena Groenefeld 6-3, 6-0
Jarmila Groth def. Renata Voracova 6-4, 6-3
Tsvetana Pironkova def. Anna Lapushchenkova 6-0, 7-6 (9-7)
Djokovic Down 2 Sets To 1; Roddick Wins
Olivier Rochus of Belgium is up two sets to one on Novak Djokovic. Their match has been suspended due to darkness.
The Belgian won the first set, 6-4, while Djokovic came back to win the second 6-2, but lost the third set 6-3.
Andy Roddick had a much easier time compared to the other seeds today. He won in straight sets over Rajeev Ram, winning, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.
Roddick is the only top 10 seed in this section today to win in straight sets. The others like Roger Federer and Nikolay Davydenko needed five sets to get through.
Djokovic will need five now too to get through.
The Belgian won the first set, 6-4, while Djokovic came back to win the second 6-2, but lost the third set 6-3.
Andy Roddick had a much easier time compared to the other seeds today. He won in straight sets over Rajeev Ram, winning, 6-3, 6-2, 6-2.
Roddick is the only top 10 seed in this section today to win in straight sets. The others like Roger Federer and Nikolay Davydenko needed five sets to get through.
Djokovic will need five now too to get through.
Henin, Venus Win; Schiavone Loses
Vera Dushevina dealt Wimbledon its first major seed loss after pulling off a huge upset against 5th seed and reigning French Open champ Francesca Schiavone. Dushevina won, 6-7, 7-5, 6-1, in almost three hours.
Schiavone has lost both of the matches she has played on grass since winning the French. She lost in the first round at Eastbourne last week.
While the Italian lost, Venus Williams and Justine Henin both won in straight sets. Williams won, 6-3, 6-2, over Rossana de los Rios, while Henin won, 6-4, 6-3, over Anastasija Sevastova.
Former French Open champ Ana Ivanovic also lost to Shahar Peer, 6-3, 6-4.
Schiavone has lost both of the matches she has played on grass since winning the French. She lost in the first round at Eastbourne last week.
While the Italian lost, Venus Williams and Justine Henin both won in straight sets. Williams won, 6-3, 6-2, over Rossana de los Rios, while Henin won, 6-4, 6-3, over Anastasija Sevastova.
Former French Open champ Ana Ivanovic also lost to Shahar Peer, 6-3, 6-4.
Cilic Tumbles Out
This is becoming a really bad day for the Croatians!
After Ivan Ljubicic lost earlier, now Florian Mayer of Germany has knocked out another seeded Croatian, Marin Cilic. The 11th seed has moments ago lost in straight sets to Mayer, 6-2, 6-4, 7-6.
Cilic has a big serve and people were expecting him to get far, but a major upset.
After Ivan Ljubicic lost earlier, now Florian Mayer of Germany has knocked out another seeded Croatian, Marin Cilic. The 11th seed has moments ago lost in straight sets to Mayer, 6-2, 6-4, 7-6.
Cilic has a big serve and people were expecting him to get far, but a major upset.
Federer Falla Through Comeback
Swiss no. 1 seed and defending champion Roger Federer has successfully staged a comeback against lefty Alejandro Falla of Columbia after going down two sets. Federer played to win and pulled out of the upset by Falla.
Federer won, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6, 6-0. Had Federer lost it would have been the first time since 2002 Wimbledon where he lost in the first around of a slam. He lost to Mario Ancic that year.
Fella played great and had a chance to serve out the match in the fourth set at 5-4 but lost his serve and Federer dominated once they reached the tiebreak. The Columbia played with everything in the fifth but the Swiss knocked him off with a bagel set.
Federer survived but he now looks vulnerable to other players.
Federer won, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6, 6-0. Had Federer lost it would have been the first time since 2002 Wimbledon where he lost in the first around of a slam. He lost to Mario Ancic that year.
Fella played great and had a chance to serve out the match in the fourth set at 5-4 but lost his serve and Federer dominated once they reached the tiebreak. The Columbia played with everything in the fifth but the Swiss knocked him off with a bagel set.
Federer survived but he now looks vulnerable to other players.
Federer Staging Comeback Currently
UPDATE:
Federer has won the fourth set after going down at break! Comeback Time! Falla is looking a little dejected at the moment after failing to serve out the match at 5-4.
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In case you're missing the action so far, Roger Federer is currently down two sets to Alejandro Falla of Columbia. The Swiss survived a 0-40 game at 4-4 in the third set and has just won the third set after breaking Falla's serve.
Federer has won the fourth set after going down at break! Comeback Time! Falla is looking a little dejected at the moment after failing to serve out the match at 5-4.
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In case you're missing the action so far, Roger Federer is currently down two sets to Alejandro Falla of Columbia. The Swiss survived a 0-40 game at 4-4 in the third set and has just won the third set after breaking Falla's serve.
Ljubicic Falls To Przysiezny
Croatian Ivan Ljubicic became the first seed victim on the lawn of Wimbledon earlier today when the 17th seed lost to Michael Przyziezny in straight sets. Przyziezny won, 7-5, 7-6, 6-3.
The Polish has only played three other tournaments this year. He best showing was at the Estoril Open in May where he got to the second round and lost.
He lost in the first rounds of the French Open and the AEGON Championships. The Croatian of course won Indian Wells this year beating Andy Roddick.
The Polish has only played three other tournaments this year. He best showing was at the Estoril Open in May where he got to the second round and lost.
He lost in the first rounds of the French Open and the AEGON Championships. The Croatian of course won Indian Wells this year beating Andy Roddick.
Clijsters Wastes No Time
Belgian Kim Clijsters first match back on the courts of Wimbledon was a very successful one. She defeated Maria Camerin, 6-0, 6-3, to advance to the second round of the grass slam.
It was Clijsters first time back to the All-England Club since 2006.
Other players who have advanced on the women's side so far for the day include Marion Bartoli, Vera Zvonareva, and Nadia Petrova, to name a few.
It was Clijsters first time back to the All-England Club since 2006.
Other players who have advanced on the women's side so far for the day include Marion Bartoli, Vera Zvonareva, and Nadia Petrova, to name a few.
Jumat, 18 Juni 2010
Parallel World of Tennis
Imagine going through a blackhole in space and coming back to Earth but tennis stars are named differently.
1. Noger Dederer
2. Aafael Madal
3. Jerena Jilliams
4. Kustine Cenin
5. Vim Wiljsters
6. Nndy Doddick
7. Saria Wharapova
8. Rndy Surray
9. Srancesca Kchiavone
10. Fvetlana Suznetsova
11. Selena Wankovic
12. Aovak Rjokovic
13. Senus Silliams
14. Camantha Wtosur
15. Saroline Sozniacki
What are some of the names you would want to see???
1. Noger Dederer
2. Aafael Madal
3. Jerena Jilliams
4. Kustine Cenin
5. Vim Wiljsters
6. Nndy Doddick
7. Saria Wharapova
8. Rndy Surray
9. Srancesca Kchiavone
10. Fvetlana Suznetsova
11. Selena Wankovic
12. Aovak Rjokovic
13. Senus Silliams
14. Camantha Wtosur
15. Saroline Sozniacki
What are some of the names you would want to see???
Tipsarevic Survives Rain and Becker
It was a tough day for Janko Tipsarevic but in the end, he survived the bad weather in the Netherlands and his opponent, Benjamin Becker. The Serb won in three sets, 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, to advance to his first final of the year.
His best showing all year was at the Aircel Chennai Open in January where he made it to the semifinals. Tipsarevic will be playing Sergiy Stakhovsky who defeated Xavier Malisse earlier in the day in straight sets.
This is Tipsarevic second career final appearances. He lost last year at the Kremlin Cup to Mikhail Youzhny in three sets.
Stakhovsky will be making his third final appearances in his career having won the two titles he played for.
His best showing all year was at the Aircel Chennai Open in January where he made it to the semifinals. Tipsarevic will be playing Sergiy Stakhovsky who defeated Xavier Malisse earlier in the day in straight sets.
This is Tipsarevic second career final appearances. He lost last year at the Kremlin Cup to Mikhail Youzhny in three sets.
Stakhovsky will be making his third final appearances in his career having won the two titles he played for.
Llodra Advances to Eastbourne Final
After having somewhat of a rough season since winning the Open 13 in February, Frenchman Michael Llodra seems to be having a good run at Eastbourne. He defeated Alexandr Dolgopolov earlier in straight sets, 6-3, 7-5, to advance to the second final of the year.
His lone final was the win at the Open 13. He made the quarterfinal last week at the Queen's Club, but he lost in the first and second rounds of all the tournaments he played after winning the Open 13 event.
Llodra awaits the winner of the Guillermo Garcia-Lopez vs. Denis Istomin.
His lone final was the win at the Open 13. He made the quarterfinal last week at the Queen's Club, but he lost in the first and second rounds of all the tournaments he played after winning the Open 13 event.
Llodra awaits the winner of the Guillermo Garcia-Lopez vs. Denis Istomin.
Azarenka Defeats Bartoli
Victoria Azarenka followed through her upset of Kim Clijsters in the quarterfinals with a straight set win over Marion Bartoli today. The Belarus advanced to her second final appearance of the year.
She lost earlier this year to Venus Williams at in Dubai. Since that final loss, she never got past the quarterfinals of any of the events she entered.
Azarenka also has lost in the first and second round of the five previous tournaments she played heading into Eastbourne. This will definitely boost her confidence for Wimbledon.
She lost earlier this year to Venus Williams at in Dubai. Since that final loss, she never got past the quarterfinals of any of the events she entered.
Azarenka also has lost in the first and second round of the five previous tournaments she played heading into Eastbourne. This will definitely boost her confidence for Wimbledon.
Henin Easily Advances To Final
Justine Henin's first appearance on on grass court is quite successful so far at the Unicef Open. The Belgian has defeated Alexandra Dulgheru in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2, to advance to her fourth final of the year.
The former world no.1 won Stuttgart and lost in the finals of the Aussie Open and Brisbane this year. Henin had some double faults in the match but followed those up with some aces.
With her groundstrokes penetrating through the grass court throughout the match, Dulgheru was no match for the Belgian.
The former world no.1 won Stuttgart and lost in the finals of the Aussie Open and Brisbane this year. Henin had some double faults in the match but followed those up with some aces.
With her groundstrokes penetrating through the grass court throughout the match, Dulgheru was no match for the Belgian.
Serena Gets Sharapova For Title Defend
The fourth-rounds this year at Wimbledon will have two blockbuster matches, if the players get that far. Defending champion Serena Williams will likely take on Maria Sharapova while Kim Clijsters will go up against Justine Henin.
Venus Williams will most likely have to get through to one of the Belgians before reaching the final. This is not to mention a possible match up with reigning French Open champ Francesca Schiavone and Jelena Jankovic.
On the other side, Serena will get a rematch with Samantha Stosur if she gets past Sharapova.
Venus Williams will most likely have to get through to one of the Belgians before reaching the final. This is not to mention a possible match up with reigning French Open champ Francesca Schiavone and Jelena Jankovic.
On the other side, Serena will get a rematch with Samantha Stosur if she gets past Sharapova.
Federer Draws Roddick, Djokovic, and Hewitt
Swiss world no. 2 and no. 1 seed Roger Federer is probably thinking maybe it was better to be the no. 2 seed rather than one after the draw came out and the defending champ got a tough draw. Federer has Andy Roddick, Novak Djokovic, and the man who defeated him last week on grass, Lleyton Hewitt.
Former champ Rafael Nadal has drawn Andy Murray and Robin Soderling on his side. The Spaniard will have a tough first round against comeback kid Kei Nishikori.
Nikolay Davydenko has also been drawn on Federer's side of the draw, while Fernando Verdascao is on the other side of the draw and will likely meet Murray in the quarterfinals.
Former champ Rafael Nadal has drawn Andy Murray and Robin Soderling on his side. The Spaniard will have a tough first round against comeback kid Kei Nishikori.
Nikolay Davydenko has also been drawn on Federer's side of the draw, while Fernando Verdascao is on the other side of the draw and will likely meet Murray in the quarterfinals.
Rain Plays Devil In Netherlands
The rain is coming and going all day at the Unicef Open. The men are playing their semifinals first before the women.
Sergiy Stakhovsky defeated Xavier Malisse in the first semifinals. The second one is still under way and is going on and off due to the light rain.
Janko Tipsarevic and Benjamin Becker are both one set up currently.
Later the women will play their matches if the rain holds off. Justine Henin will take on Alexandra Dulgheru and in the other match Andrea Petkovic will play Kirsten Flipkens.
Sergiy Stakhovsky defeated Xavier Malisse in the first semifinals. The second one is still under way and is going on and off due to the light rain.
Janko Tipsarevic and Benjamin Becker are both one set up currently.
Later the women will play their matches if the rain holds off. Justine Henin will take on Alexandra Dulgheru and in the other match Andrea Petkovic will play Kirsten Flipkens.
Makarova Edges Past Stosur
Russia Ekaterina Makarova's run at the AEGON International continued today after she pulled off another upset over third seed Samantha Stosur. This is becoming one heck of a week for the Russian. If you look at the players she had to defeat to get to the final she would seem like a Top 10 player.
Marakova defeated Flavia Pennetta in the first round, then Nadia Petrova in the second, and Svetlana Kuznetsova in the third. She did it in straight sets for all her matches.
Regardless of whether Marakova will win Eastbourne or not, she should be happy with her performance for the week.
Marakova defeated Flavia Pennetta in the first round, then Nadia Petrova in the second, and Svetlana Kuznetsova in the third. She did it in straight sets for all her matches.
Regardless of whether Marakova will win Eastbourne or not, she should be happy with her performance for the week.
Kamis, 17 Juni 2010
Nadal Enters Japan Open
World no. 1 Rafael Nadal has entered the Japan Open later this year. The tournament is held from Oct. 4-10.
This will be the first time he will be playing there. Andy Roddick and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga are the other two players who have committed to the tournament.
The prize money is $1.2 million.
This will be the first time he will be playing there. Andy Roddick and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga are the other two players who have committed to the tournament.
The prize money is $1.2 million.
Henin Advances To Semifinal
Even though she suffered some minor hiccups in the first set, Justine Henin advanced to the semifinal of the Unicef Open after she defeated Kristina Barrois, 7-5, 6-3. The top seed had two set points at 5-4 but lost them and lost the game.
Henin came back and won the next two games to win the match. She only needed only match point to win the match.
Joining Henin in the semifinals are Kirsten Flipkins, Andrea Petkovic, and Alexandra Dulgheru.
Henin came back and won the next two games to win the match. She only needed only match point to win the match.
Joining Henin in the semifinals are Kirsten Flipkins, Andrea Petkovic, and Alexandra Dulgheru.
Two Male Britons (Scots) Make Wimbledon Main Draw
Regardless of how much they think Alex Bogdanovic was, they should have given the British no. 2 a wildcard. But instead of doing so, they pissed him off and now they have only two male players in the main draw for the men.
Of course you already know one of them, Andy Murray. The other one is Jamie Baker, ranked 258 in the world.
Sadly, none of them are Englishmen. They are both Scots!
This will be the first time there is no Englishmen in the main draw of Wimbledon.
Baker got a wildcard while Bogdanovic, ranked 161, had to play in the qualify. I guess the Brits have problems with patience.
“There are fewer British men in the main draw because fewer wild cards have been handed out,” Leon Smith, head of men’s tennis at the LTA, said in a statement.
“We accept that this is where we are in the men’s game, but what I saw in qualifying this week was British players fighting for every point, battling for a place in the Championships.
“That’s what we need to concentrate on—creating an environment where more British players aren’t just in the first round because of a wild card, but on merit.”
Why tire out your boys instead of giving them a wildcard?
Of course you already know one of them, Andy Murray. The other one is Jamie Baker, ranked 258 in the world.
Sadly, none of them are Englishmen. They are both Scots!
This will be the first time there is no Englishmen in the main draw of Wimbledon.
Baker got a wildcard while Bogdanovic, ranked 161, had to play in the qualify. I guess the Brits have problems with patience.
“There are fewer British men in the main draw because fewer wild cards have been handed out,” Leon Smith, head of men’s tennis at the LTA, said in a statement.
“We accept that this is where we are in the men’s game, but what I saw in qualifying this week was British players fighting for every point, battling for a place in the Championships.
“That’s what we need to concentrate on—creating an environment where more British players aren’t just in the first round because of a wild card, but on merit.”
Why tire out your boys instead of giving them a wildcard?
Karlovic Withdraws From Wimbledon
Jeez, tennis is a sport that can really take out your feet!
Big guy Ivo Karlovic has officially withdrawn from Wimbledon. The Croatian is suffering from a foot injury.
Karlovic made it to the quarterfinals last year only to lose to eventual champion Roger Federer. His run last year included 158 aces throughout the tournament.
His withdraw moves Victor Hanescu into the 32nd seeding position.
Big guy Ivo Karlovic has officially withdrawn from Wimbledon. The Croatian is suffering from a foot injury.
Karlovic made it to the quarterfinals last year only to lose to eventual champion Roger Federer. His run last year included 158 aces throughout the tournament.
His withdraw moves Victor Hanescu into the 32nd seeding position.
Azarenka Knocks Off Clijsters; Stosur, Bartoli Win
After two great matches, Kim Clijsters hit a brick wall against Victoria Azarenka today after the Belarus upset the 5th seed Belgian in straight sets. Azarenka won, 7-6, 6-4, though the match was a lot tighter than the scores.
The Belarus needed a bunch of set points in the first set to win. She had three alone when Clijsters went down 0-40 in the first set while down 3-5.
Azarenka only needed one break in the second to win. She joined Samantha Stosur and Marion Bartoli in the semifinals.
Both players needed three sets to advance. Stosur knocked off Elena Baltacha, 6-7, 6-1, 6-0, while Bartoli suffered a challenge from Maria JM Sanchez, winning, 5-7, 6-4, 7-6.
The Belarus needed a bunch of set points in the first set to win. She had three alone when Clijsters went down 0-40 in the first set while down 3-5.
Azarenka only needed one break in the second to win. She joined Samantha Stosur and Marion Bartoli in the semifinals.
Both players needed three sets to advance. Stosur knocked off Elena Baltacha, 6-7, 6-1, 6-0, while Bartoli suffered a challenge from Maria JM Sanchez, winning, 5-7, 6-4, 7-6.
Cowboys Stadium Exhibition Postponed
Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Andy Roddick, and John Isner will have to look for something to do on July 10 after their $1.2 million exhibition event at the Cowboys Stadium was postponed. The Cowboys Tennis Classic was called off and no reason was given.
They did release a statement saying “a future date has not been set and all tickets will be refunded.”
Wonder if it's because of low ticket sales or just something else. Might never know...
They did release a statement saying “a future date has not been set and all tickets will be refunded.”
Wonder if it's because of low ticket sales or just something else. Might never know...
Wimbledon Organizers Ban Vuvuzelas
In case you are saying what the heck are Vuvuzelas...just watch the World Cup going on right now and you will know. They are those incredibly annoying, irritating horns fans use to blow during the games.
Wimbledon officials have come out and said they are banning those stupid things from entering the grounds.
“Out of courtesy to the players and their fellow spectators, we make a point of asking spectators not to bring items which could either cause a distraction or interfere with the enjoyment of the occasion,” All England Club chief executive Ian Ritchie said in a statement Thursday.
“Rattles, klaxons and vuvuzelas all fall into that category and they will not be allowed into the grounds. Our message is do not bring them in the first place.”
I'm so glad. I just don't understand why they allow the fans to use the stupid horns.
How the heck do you concentrate with those things????
Wimbledon officials have come out and said they are banning those stupid things from entering the grounds.
“Out of courtesy to the players and their fellow spectators, we make a point of asking spectators not to bring items which could either cause a distraction or interfere with the enjoyment of the occasion,” All England Club chief executive Ian Ritchie said in a statement Thursday.
“Rattles, klaxons and vuvuzelas all fall into that category and they will not be allowed into the grounds. Our message is do not bring them in the first place.”
I'm so glad. I just don't understand why they allow the fans to use the stupid horns.
How the heck do you concentrate with those things????
Stepanek's Problems Continue
Radek Stepanek will be staying home next week after suffering from a left knee injury. He was seeded 22nd for Wimbledon but has withdrawn from the tournament.
The Czech has been on and off the courts all year. In March he said he was suffering from fatigue syndrome and needed at least two months to rest. He returned to competitive tennis earlier this month at a challenger event in Prostejov.
Stepanek pulled out of last week tournament in Halle, Germany, the Gerry Weber Open, due to a throat inflammation. It's likely he will be missing Davis Cup too.
The Czech has been on and off the courts all year. In March he said he was suffering from fatigue syndrome and needed at least two months to rest. He returned to competitive tennis earlier this month at a challenger event in Prostejov.
Stepanek pulled out of last week tournament in Halle, Germany, the Gerry Weber Open, due to a throat inflammation. It's likely he will be missing Davis Cup too.
Rabu, 16 Juni 2010
Henin's Serving Dilemma
I was watching Justine Henin playing against Roberta Vinci earlier in the second match at the Unicef Open. Henin won in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3.
The one thing I caught from the match is Henin's serve going nutty when she is nervous. She tends to miss the first serve and then double faults when she is nervous.
This is something you don't expect from her, but the comeback has only been about six months so maybe she'll find a way to fight her nerves.
The one thing I caught from the match is Henin's serve going nutty when she is nervous. She tends to miss the first serve and then double faults when she is nervous.
This is something you don't expect from her, but the comeback has only been about six months so maybe she'll find a way to fight her nerves.
Srichaphan Officially Retires
There were words of Paradorn Srichaphan making a comeback this year, but it looks like it will be more of retiring. The Thai player has officially retired from the ATP.
Srichaphan was a former top 10 player and came as high as No. 9 on May of 2003. He made it to 11 finals and won five titles.
He made a name for himself in 2003 after defeating Andre Agassi on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
Srichaphan was a former top 10 player and came as high as No. 9 on May of 2003. He made it to 11 finals and won five titles.
He made a name for himself in 2003 after defeating Andre Agassi on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
Muster Makes Comeback
First, veteran Kimiko Data Krumm, now it's Thomas Muster.
The former world no.1, Muster, will be making a comeback to the ATP circuit at the age of 42. He last played 11 years ago.
Muster won the 1995 French Open. He has accepted a wild card into the ATP challenger in Braunschweig, Germany. The Nord/LB Open starts on June 28.
The Austrian won 44 tour titles in his career.
“[I] still loves competitive tennis," Muster said. "I won’t set my goals too high but will just play my best tennis and we’ll see where it brings me.”
He plans to play in more second-tier circuit in his comeback.
The former world no.1, Muster, will be making a comeback to the ATP circuit at the age of 42. He last played 11 years ago.
Muster won the 1995 French Open. He has accepted a wild card into the ATP challenger in Braunschweig, Germany. The Nord/LB Open starts on June 28.
The Austrian won 44 tour titles in his career.
“[I] still loves competitive tennis," Muster said. "I won’t set my goals too high but will just play my best tennis and we’ll see where it brings me.”
He plans to play in more second-tier circuit in his comeback.
British Davis Cup Lose Murray and Bogdanovic
Alex Bogdanovic is still so pissed with British tennis authorities he has already said no to the Davis Cup team. The British no. 2 male tennis player lost a historic three set match in the qualifying round yesterday to Nicolas Mahut.
The Lawn Tennis Association refused to give him a wildcard into Wimbledon because they think he is lagging off and has not lived up to his potential. Bogdanovic is not too happy with this decision.
Andy Murray also has decided not to play when the team go up against Turkey next month. A loss to Turkey will send the Brit into the bottom of the tier, which will be the first time in the country's Davis Cup history.
Maybe it's time for Henman and Rusedski to make a comeback!
The Lawn Tennis Association refused to give him a wildcard into Wimbledon because they think he is lagging off and has not lived up to his potential. Bogdanovic is not too happy with this decision.
Andy Murray also has decided not to play when the team go up against Turkey next month. A loss to Turkey will send the Brit into the bottom of the tier, which will be the first time in the country's Davis Cup history.
Maybe it's time for Henman and Rusedski to make a comeback!
Hingis Still Deciding On Comeback
Martina Hingis is still thinking whether or not she will be making a comeback to the WTA Tour. The Swiss Miss is already playing World Team Tennis and will be participating in the legend doubles with Anna Kournikova at Wimbledon next week.
The former world no. 1 might come back and play doubles on the main tour and she hopes she will be able to team up with Lindsay Davenport. The American is already committed to coming back to play doubles in San Diego this year.
Hingis is playing for the Albany-based New York Buzz for the WTT.
The former world no. 1 might come back and play doubles on the main tour and she hopes she will be able to team up with Lindsay Davenport. The American is already committed to coming back to play doubles in San Diego this year.
Hingis is playing for the Albany-based New York Buzz for the WTT.
Wimbledon Seeds Announced; Federer Up, Henin Down
Roger Federer has gotten the special treatment over Rafael Nadal and received the no. 1 seed for Wimbledon this year. Sadly, the Committee didn't think Justine Henin's grass history was good enough and didn't move her into the Top 10 seeding.
Venus Williams also didn't get the special treatment considering she won 5 titles. Maria Sharapova also got the dump.
Women's Seeds:
1. Serena Williams (United States)
2. Venus Williams (United States)
3. Caroline Wozniacki (Denmark)
4. Jelena Jankovic (Serbia)
5. Francesca Schiavone (Italy)
6. Samantha Stosur (Australia)
7. Agnieszka Radwanska (Poland)
8. Kim Clijsters (Belgium)
9. Li Na (China)
10. Flavia Pennetta (Italy)
11. Marion Bartoli (France)
12. Nadia Petrova (Russia)
13. Shahar Peer (Israel)
14. Victoria Azarenka (Belarus)
15. Yanina Wickmayer (Belgium)
16. Maria Sharapova (Russia)
17. Justine Henin (Belgium)
18. Aravane Rezai (France)
19. Svetlana Kuznetsova (Russia)
20. Dinara Safina (Russia)
21. Vera Zvonareva (Russia)
22. Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez (Spain)
23. Zheng Jie (China)
24. Daniela Hantuchova (Slovakia)
25. Lucie Safarova (Czech Republic)
26. Alisa Kleybanova (Russia)
27. Maria Kirilenko (Russia)
28. Alona Bondarenko (Ukraine)
29. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (Russia)
30. Yaroslava Shvedova (Kazakhstan)
31. Alexandra Dulgheru (Romania)
32. Sara Errani (Italy)
Men's Seeds:
1. Roger Federer (Switzerland)
2. Rafael Nadal (Spain)
3. Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
4. Andy Murray (Britain)
5. Andy Roddick (U.S.)
6. Robin Soderling (Sweden)
7. Nikolay Davydenko (Russia)
8. Fernando Verdasco (Spain)
9. David Ferrer (Spain)
10. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (France)
11. Marin Cilic (Croatia)
12. Tomas Berdych (Czech Republic)
13. Mikhail Youzhny (Russia)
14. Juan Carlos Ferrero (Spain)
15. Lleyton Hewitt (Australia)
16. Jurgen Melzer (Austria)
17. Ivan Ljubicic (Croatia)
18. Sam Querrey (U.S.)
19. Nicolas Almagro (Spain)
20. Stanislas Wawrinka (Switzerland)
21. Gael Monfils (France)
22. Radek Stepanek (Czech Republic)
23. Feliciano Lopez (Spain)
24. John Isner (U.S.)
25. Ivo Karlovic (Croatia)
26. Marcos Baghdatis (Cyprus)
27. Thomaz Bellucci (Brazil)
28. Gilles Simon (France)
29. Ernests Gulbis (Latvia)
30. Albert Montanes (Spain)
31. Philipp Kohlschreiber (Germany)
32. Tommy Robredo (Spain)
The seedings for the women with Henin and Sharapova mean they both could meet one of the Top 10 seeds in the third or fourth round.
Venus Williams also didn't get the special treatment considering she won 5 titles. Maria Sharapova also got the dump.
Women's Seeds:
1. Serena Williams (United States)
2. Venus Williams (United States)
3. Caroline Wozniacki (Denmark)
4. Jelena Jankovic (Serbia)
5. Francesca Schiavone (Italy)
6. Samantha Stosur (Australia)
7. Agnieszka Radwanska (Poland)
8. Kim Clijsters (Belgium)
9. Li Na (China)
10. Flavia Pennetta (Italy)
11. Marion Bartoli (France)
12. Nadia Petrova (Russia)
13. Shahar Peer (Israel)
14. Victoria Azarenka (Belarus)
15. Yanina Wickmayer (Belgium)
16. Maria Sharapova (Russia)
17. Justine Henin (Belgium)
18. Aravane Rezai (France)
19. Svetlana Kuznetsova (Russia)
20. Dinara Safina (Russia)
21. Vera Zvonareva (Russia)
22. Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez (Spain)
23. Zheng Jie (China)
24. Daniela Hantuchova (Slovakia)
25. Lucie Safarova (Czech Republic)
26. Alisa Kleybanova (Russia)
27. Maria Kirilenko (Russia)
28. Alona Bondarenko (Ukraine)
29. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (Russia)
30. Yaroslava Shvedova (Kazakhstan)
31. Alexandra Dulgheru (Romania)
32. Sara Errani (Italy)
Men's Seeds:
1. Roger Federer (Switzerland)
2. Rafael Nadal (Spain)
3. Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
4. Andy Murray (Britain)
5. Andy Roddick (U.S.)
6. Robin Soderling (Sweden)
7. Nikolay Davydenko (Russia)
8. Fernando Verdasco (Spain)
9. David Ferrer (Spain)
10. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (France)
11. Marin Cilic (Croatia)
12. Tomas Berdych (Czech Republic)
13. Mikhail Youzhny (Russia)
14. Juan Carlos Ferrero (Spain)
15. Lleyton Hewitt (Australia)
16. Jurgen Melzer (Austria)
17. Ivan Ljubicic (Croatia)
18. Sam Querrey (U.S.)
19. Nicolas Almagro (Spain)
20. Stanislas Wawrinka (Switzerland)
21. Gael Monfils (France)
22. Radek Stepanek (Czech Republic)
23. Feliciano Lopez (Spain)
24. John Isner (U.S.)
25. Ivo Karlovic (Croatia)
26. Marcos Baghdatis (Cyprus)
27. Thomaz Bellucci (Brazil)
28. Gilles Simon (France)
29. Ernests Gulbis (Latvia)
30. Albert Montanes (Spain)
31. Philipp Kohlschreiber (Germany)
32. Tommy Robredo (Spain)
The seedings for the women with Henin and Sharapova mean they both could meet one of the Top 10 seeds in the third or fourth round.
Selasa, 15 Juni 2010
Dementieva Pulls From Wimbledon
Elena Dementieva just can't get a break in 2010. The Russian, who retired at the French Open in the semifinal against eventual champion Francesca Schiavone, will not be defending her semifinal appearance last year at Wimbledon after pulling out of the tournament.
She suffered a calf injury during that semifinal retirement at the French and it has not healed fast enough for her. She reported the news to her fans on her official website.
Dementieva held a match point against eventual champion Serena Williams last year in the semifinal of Wimbledon. She lost it with the scores of, 6-7, 7-5, 8-6.
She suffered a calf injury during that semifinal retirement at the French and it has not healed fast enough for her. She reported the news to her fans on her official website.
Dementieva held a match point against eventual champion Serena Williams last year in the semifinal of Wimbledon. She lost it with the scores of, 6-7, 7-5, 8-6.
Senin, 14 Juni 2010
Henin Wins...With Her Backhand
It was Justine Henin first match on grass since her loss to Marion Bartoli in 2007 at Wimbledon. Things went very well for the Belgian who defeated Angelique Kerber in straight sets at the Unicef Open earlier.
Henin's backhand was its usual as the Belgian hit multiple winners unlike what it was doing during her loss to Samantha Stosur at the French Open.
The Belgian looked good altogether with her serve and ground strokes. But as mentioned, her backhand was working and she did plenty of net play.
Henin's backhand was its usual as the Belgian hit multiple winners unlike what it was doing during her loss to Samantha Stosur at the French Open.
The Belgian looked good altogether with her serve and ground strokes. But as mentioned, her backhand was working and she did plenty of net play.
Safina's Losing Streak Continues
Russian Dinara Safina is not seeing gold in her comeback from back injury so far. Since retiring at the Australian Open with her back problem in the fourth round, Safina's comeback has been first round losses at every tournament that she has played.
The former world no. 1 lost yesterday in the first round of the Unicef Open to Magdalena Rybarikova. The Slovakian won 6-7, 6-4, 6-4.
The lost marked Safina's fifth straight firs round exits. She has lost to every unseeded players including veteran Kimiko Data Krumm at the French Open.
The former world no. 1 lost yesterday in the first round of the Unicef Open to Magdalena Rybarikova. The Slovakian won 6-7, 6-4, 6-4.
The lost marked Safina's fifth straight firs round exits. She has lost to every unseeded players including veteran Kimiko Data Krumm at the French Open.
Simon Finally Wins
Frenchman Gilles Simon finally won a match this year. After going out with injury last year, Simon came back in February of this year and had lost four straight first round matches.
He lost at the Open 13 in February to Olivier Rochus, then Macros Baghdatis at the Barclay's Dubai Tennis. March proved to be a bad month month for him too as he lost back-to-back first round matches in Indian Wells and Miami.
Simon is playing at the AEGON International event this week and today he defeated Evgeny Korolev in three sets in the first round. The Frenchman won, 6-3, 6-7, 6-4.
He lost at the Open 13 in February to Olivier Rochus, then Macros Baghdatis at the Barclay's Dubai Tennis. March proved to be a bad month month for him too as he lost back-to-back first round matches in Indian Wells and Miami.
Simon is playing at the AEGON International event this week and today he defeated Evgeny Korolev in three sets in the first round. The Frenchman won, 6-3, 6-7, 6-4.
Clijsters Back For More
Kim Clijsters is working up on her fitness heading to next week Wimbledon at the Aegon International in Eastbourne this week. After suffering from an ankle injury during the Fed Cup weekend, this will be her comeback tournament.
“I got here on Tuesday and I’ve been practicing ever since,” said fifth-seeded Clijsters. She will be playing against fellow countrywoman Yanina Wickmayer tomorrow.
“I’ve been saying to my coach that I really want to play a match now," Clijsters said. "When I got here, for the first few days I was really trying to just test my foot still and it was the first time I was trying to go full-out. I’ve needed the time to also mentally get past the injury and just forget about the way it happened. I’m still wearing a tape and I think it’s a few more months I’ll have to wear it."
“I got here on Tuesday and I’ve been practicing ever since,” said fifth-seeded Clijsters. She will be playing against fellow countrywoman Yanina Wickmayer tomorrow.
“I’ve been saying to my coach that I really want to play a match now," Clijsters said. "When I got here, for the first few days I was really trying to just test my foot still and it was the first time I was trying to go full-out. I’ve needed the time to also mentally get past the injury and just forget about the way it happened. I’m still wearing a tape and I think it’s a few more months I’ll have to wear it."
Jumat, 11 Juni 2010
Queen's Club Nightmarish Week
The top seeds at the Queen's Club tournament are seeing stars and lots of them. Sadly, these are stars you see when you get hit on the head.
With Rafael Nadal losing today to Feliciano Lopez and Andy Murray going out, Andy Roddick, Novak Djokovic...they have all lost. So Sam Querrey, the American, seeded 7th, is the top seed left in the tournament.
Take that for a warm-up for Wimbledon.
With Rafael Nadal losing today to Feliciano Lopez and Andy Murray going out, Andy Roddick, Novak Djokovic...they have all lost. So Sam Querrey, the American, seeded 7th, is the top seed left in the tournament.
Take that for a warm-up for Wimbledon.
Senin, 07 Juni 2010
Williams Sisters On Top
Serena and Venus Williams made it to the top of the world singles rankings but never the doubles, but that has changed after the Sisters won the French Open this weekend. Now they are ranked no. 1 in doubles, as well as 1 and 2 in the singles.
“It’s a lifelong dream to be World No.1 in doubles and I am so excited,” said Serena. “To be No.1 in singles and doubles simultaneously is such a great moment, something that I wouldn’t have imagined. It took a lot of hard work and was not easy for us to get to the top and I hope we can hold on to this accomplishment for a long time.”
The Sisters got the top spot after defeating Liezel Huber and Anabel Medina Garrigues in the semifinals, but put their feet down with the win in the final.
“It’s an achievement that I never thought would happen. To clinch No. 1 in singles and doubles is an honor and to be able to achieve it in doubles with my sister is just wonderful,” added Venus.
“It’s a lifelong dream to be World No.1 in doubles and I am so excited,” said Serena. “To be No.1 in singles and doubles simultaneously is such a great moment, something that I wouldn’t have imagined. It took a lot of hard work and was not easy for us to get to the top and I hope we can hold on to this accomplishment for a long time.”
The Sisters got the top spot after defeating Liezel Huber and Anabel Medina Garrigues in the semifinals, but put their feet down with the win in the final.
“It’s an achievement that I never thought would happen. To clinch No. 1 in singles and doubles is an honor and to be able to achieve it in doubles with my sister is just wonderful,” added Venus.
Henin Signs Up For Unicef Open and Rogers Cup
Justine Henin has received a wild card into next week tournament in the Netherlands, the Unicef Open. She will be joining Dinara Safina, Ana Ivanovic, and Maria Kirilenko, among other in the women's field.
In addition to accepting the wild card into this tournament, Henin has also put in her entry for the August, Rogers Cup, tournament in Canada. Other players who have already confirmed for the tournament include Kim Clijsters, Maria Sharapova, and Ana Ivanovic.
Henin won the Rogers Cup in 2005 and 2007.
In addition to accepting the wild card into this tournament, Henin has also put in her entry for the August, Rogers Cup, tournament in Canada. Other players who have already confirmed for the tournament include Kim Clijsters, Maria Sharapova, and Ana Ivanovic.
Henin won the Rogers Cup in 2005 and 2007.
Russians Fallout; Italians Power Up
For the first time, in a very, very long time, there is only one Russian in the Top 10 of the WTA Tour ranking. That lucky spot went to Elena Dementieva.
On the same note, the Italian made history again with two female players in the Top 10. This is in courtesy of Francesca Schiavone and Flavia Pennetta.
Schiavone's win on Saturday jumped her up 11 places to number 6. Both Svetlana Kuznetsova and Dinara Safina fell out of the top 10 and down to 19 and 20 after failing to do well at the French Open.
On the same note, the Italian made history again with two female players in the Top 10. This is in courtesy of Francesca Schiavone and Flavia Pennetta.
Schiavone's win on Saturday jumped her up 11 places to number 6. Both Svetlana Kuznetsova and Dinara Safina fell out of the top 10 and down to 19 and 20 after failing to do well at the French Open.
Nadal Back On Top
King of Clay, Rafael Nadal, is once again back on the top of the world ranking. After winning back his fifth French Open this past weekend, Nadal overtook the top spot after losing it 11 months ago.
There is a little shift in the ranking with Robin Soderling reaching a career high of no. 6, while Juan MD Potro slid two spots to 8, and Andy Roddick went up to 7. Jurgen Mlezer also reached a career-high ranking at 16 and American Robby Ginepri went up 28 spots to number 70.
Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, and Nikolay Davydenko remained in their spots.
There is a little shift in the ranking with Robin Soderling reaching a career high of no. 6, while Juan MD Potro slid two spots to 8, and Andy Roddick went up to 7. Jurgen Mlezer also reached a career-high ranking at 16 and American Robby Ginepri went up 28 spots to number 70.
Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, and Nikolay Davydenko remained in their spots.
Sharapova Sees Herself Winning Wimbledon Again
Maria Sharapova is prepping up for Wimbledon this week at the tournament in Birmingham. The Russian spoke to the reporters and said she believes she has a chance of winning Wimbledon again.
“I go in believing that I have a chance,” Sharapova said. “It would be tough to go out there and step on to the court and to have the confidence to beat my opponents if I didn’t.”
The Russian won Wimbledon at the age of 17 in 2004 and made a name for herself in the tennis world.
"I really love coming on grass and the change from the clay courts and the different bounces. … It brings back a lot of memories,” Sharapova said. “I come into Birmingham every year wanting to play as many matches on grass as I can and to try and get really good practice the week before (Wimbledon) as well.”
Even though she lost to Henin at the French Open, I thought her serving was a lot better now. If she can bring back the good serve, she can win any slam.
“I go in believing that I have a chance,” Sharapova said. “It would be tough to go out there and step on to the court and to have the confidence to beat my opponents if I didn’t.”
The Russian won Wimbledon at the age of 17 in 2004 and made a name for herself in the tennis world.
"I really love coming on grass and the change from the clay courts and the different bounces. … It brings back a lot of memories,” Sharapova said. “I come into Birmingham every year wanting to play as many matches on grass as I can and to try and get really good practice the week before (Wimbledon) as well.”
Even though she lost to Henin at the French Open, I thought her serving was a lot better now. If she can bring back the good serve, she can win any slam.
Davenport Comes Out of Retirement
Former world no. 1 and three time Grand Slam champ Lindsay Davenport will be going back to the Pro tour this summer to make a brief comeback. Before you get too excited, the American won't be playing any single matches.
Davenport has signed up to play at the San Diego tournament in the women's doubles with fellow American, Liezel Huber. The Mercury Insurance Open will be held from July 31 - August 8.
She won the singles titles here in 1998 and 2004, and also won the doubles twice at the tournament.
I'm excited to see her back!
Davenport has signed up to play at the San Diego tournament in the women's doubles with fellow American, Liezel Huber. The Mercury Insurance Open will be held from July 31 - August 8.
She won the singles titles here in 1998 and 2004, and also won the doubles twice at the tournament.
I'm excited to see her back!
Kamis, 03 Juni 2010
No Room For The Youngsters
While there are many female players in their late teens and 20's playing on the WTA Tour, 2010 so far has proven to be a place for the mid and late 20's ladies.
Serena Williams, 28 years old, and Justine Henin, 28 years old, started the season out playing the final of the Australian Open.
Now, at the French Open, Francesca Schiavone, 29 years old, and Samanth Stosur, 26 years old, are going to play the final this Saturday.
The last woman player under the age of 21 to win a slam was Ana Ivanovic, at the French Open, two years ago, at the age of 20.
Serena Williams, 28 years old, and Justine Henin, 28 years old, started the season out playing the final of the Australian Open.
Now, at the French Open, Francesca Schiavone, 29 years old, and Samanth Stosur, 26 years old, are going to play the final this Saturday.
The last woman player under the age of 21 to win a slam was Ana Ivanovic, at the French Open, two years ago, at the age of 20.
Italy and Australia Relish In France
It will be a big Saturday for Italy and Australia this week Italian Francesca Schiavone goes up against Australian Samantha Stosur. While one country has had plenty of slam winners in the Open Era and before, the other has only a few.
Schiavone has never gone past a quarterfinal in her career, but it all changed this week. Stosur never made it through a semifinal of a slam, but that also changed this week.
The clay of Roland Garros is giving both of these ladies something to smile and remember probably for the rest of their lives. While only one will come out on top, the past two weeks will bring plenty of cheers for two countries who have not had a woman player who have managed to stay behind until the last Saturday of the two-week slam.
Schiavone has never gone past a quarterfinal in her career, but it all changed this week. Stosur never made it through a semifinal of a slam, but that also changed this week.
The clay of Roland Garros is giving both of these ladies something to smile and remember probably for the rest of their lives. While only one will come out on top, the past two weeks will bring plenty of cheers for two countries who have not had a woman player who have managed to stay behind until the last Saturday of the two-week slam.
Zimonjic and Srebotnik Win Mixed Double Title
The first trophy has been handed out at the grounds of Roland Garros. Serbia Nenad Zimonjic and Slovenia's Katarina Srebotnik have won the Mixed Double title.
The two defeated Austrian Julian Knowle and Kazakhstan's Yaroslava Shvedova, 4-6, 7-6, 11-9. They saved a match point down 8-9 in the third set.
Throughout the week, the partners had to win through top matches and saving match points to get to this point.
“We saved a lot of match points this week and I don’t even know how we won today, so it’s a great feeling,” said Zimonjic.
This win gave Zimonjic his sixth career Grand Slam doubles titles, while Srebotnik is at four, all of which are mixed doubles titles for Slovakian.
Congratulation to them both!
The two defeated Austrian Julian Knowle and Kazakhstan's Yaroslava Shvedova, 4-6, 7-6, 11-9. They saved a match point down 8-9 in the third set.
Throughout the week, the partners had to win through top matches and saving match points to get to this point.
“We saved a lot of match points this week and I don’t even know how we won today, so it’s a great feeling,” said Zimonjic.
This win gave Zimonjic his sixth career Grand Slam doubles titles, while Srebotnik is at four, all of which are mixed doubles titles for Slovakian.
Congratulation to them both!
Robson Sorry For 'Sluts' Remark
Former Wimbledon junior champion Laura Robson is apologizing for calling her fellow WTA ladies sluts for her interview with Vogue magazine. The 16-year-old British player was quoted saying her fellow WTA gals only make a bad name for themselves by going out with different guys.
Robson called them 'slut,' and said they need to be more discreet. Now, the Brit is releasing a statement saying it was "totally inappropriate, throwaway comment without considering the consequences."
The WTA Tour is happy with the apology and call her action mature.
I thought nowadays, slut is a good term. OMG!!!!
Robson called them 'slut,' and said they need to be more discreet. Now, the Brit is releasing a statement saying it was "totally inappropriate, throwaway comment without considering the consequences."
The WTA Tour is happy with the apology and call her action mature.
I thought nowadays, slut is a good term. OMG!!!!
Stat of the Day
Francesca Schiavone is the first Italian woman to reach the semifinal at a Grand Slam since Silvia Lazzarno did it at the French Open in 1954. Lazzarno lost of Maureen Connolly.
Schiavone is the first Italian woman ever to reach a Grand Slam final.
She is trying to become the first Italian player to win a slam since Adriano Panatta won the Roland Garros men's title in 1976.
Schiavone is the first Italian woman ever to reach a Grand Slam final.
She is trying to become the first Italian player to win a slam since Adriano Panatta won the Roland Garros men's title in 1976.
Jankovic Mesmerized of Stosur's Manly Kick Serve
Time for the women to get a serving coach, or just ask Samantha Stosur for some help with her lovely kick serve which I love!
Jelena Jankovic said during her post-match conference that the Aussie gal plays like a man...well, not in that way ala Hingis and Mauresmo. Jankovic is speaking about Stosur's kick serve because as the Serb said, "when I look at how the men play, she has a very good kick (serve), which not many women have. It’s very heavy spin."
With most of the women suffering from serving lately, but the minus of Stosur and maybe Serena Williams, maybe the WTA Tour should invest in hiring some serving pros to help out the ladies.
But then again, most of the men are having serving problems themselves...when their mentally goes down.
Jelena Jankovic said during her post-match conference that the Aussie gal plays like a man...well, not in that way ala Hingis and Mauresmo. Jankovic is speaking about Stosur's kick serve because as the Serb said, "when I look at how the men play, she has a very good kick (serve), which not many women have. It’s very heavy spin."
With most of the women suffering from serving lately, but the minus of Stosur and maybe Serena Williams, maybe the WTA Tour should invest in hiring some serving pros to help out the ladies.
But then again, most of the men are having serving problems themselves...when their mentally goes down.
Dementieva Says Calf Hurts
Blame it on a calf injury for Elena Dementieva. The Russian told reporters after her forfeit of the semifinals that she has been suffering from a calf injury since the second round.
Today, it finally gave out on her.
“It’s very painful to even walk,” she said. “I got it after my second match and I aggravated it. Today it was just a sharp pain. It was a bit too much. I couldn’t really move on the court.”
Dementieva also said she might have to miss Wimbledon. She has withdrawn from Eastborne.
Nadia Petrova will be very, very pissed!
Today, it finally gave out on her.
“It’s very painful to even walk,” she said. “I got it after my second match and I aggravated it. Today it was just a sharp pain. It was a bit too much. I couldn’t really move on the court.”
Dementieva also said she might have to miss Wimbledon. She has withdrawn from Eastborne.
Nadia Petrova will be very, very pissed!
Stosur One Match From French Open
With the way things are going, Samantha Stosur will be the heavy favorite to win the French Open this year. She has the best record of any woman on clay and with her upsets of Justine, Serena, and now Jelena, it will be a very upsetting and tearful loss if she goes down to Francesca Schiavone.
But in tennis, nothing is impossible. Remember Hingis and Martoli?
Stosur will give the Aussies something to cheer about because it has been a very long time since an Australian woman has lifted a trophy at the slam. Even though this is not the Aussie Open, still, it is big.
But in tennis, nothing is impossible. Remember Hingis and Martoli?
Stosur will give the Aussies something to cheer about because it has been a very long time since an Australian woman has lifted a trophy at the slam. Even though this is not the Aussie Open, still, it is big.
Schiavone Makes History After Dementieva Retires
Italy Francesca Schiavone has made history by becoming the first Italian woman to make it to a Grand Slam's final in the Open Era. She already made history earlier by being the first to reach a semifinal at a slam.
Ironically, the last Italian woman, Silvia Lazzarino, also made a run at the French Open in 1954 all the way to the semifinal.
She did just that after Elena Dementieva retired from some kind of illness or injury.
Dementieva seemed fine until she lost the tiebreak in the first set. So what happened to her?
This is a major disappointment for the Russian.
More to come on this.
Ironically, the last Italian woman, Silvia Lazzarino, also made a run at the French Open in 1954 all the way to the semifinal.
She did just that after Elena Dementieva retired from some kind of illness or injury.
Dementieva seemed fine until she lost the tiebreak in the first set. So what happened to her?
This is a major disappointment for the Russian.
More to come on this.
Rabu, 02 Juni 2010
New Grand Slam Champ For The Women
No Serena, Justine, Kim, Venus, Maria, Svetlana, or Ana this time. The French Open champ this Saturday will be a first-time Grand Slam champ, the first time since Ana Ivanovic won the tournament in 2008.
Elena Dementieva, Jelena Jankovic, Francesca Schiavone, and Samantha Stosur. One of them will be the happiest of the 128 women who came into Roland Garros for the last week weeks.
While Stosur looks the heavy favorite with her defeats of Henin and Williams, but Dementieva and Jankovic are the two players who will be very hungry for their first slam. The Russian has been in two finals and the Serb has been in one.
Ironically, Jankovic has been ranked no. 1 but Dementieva never been up that far.
I would like to see Dementieva win because she is the "old" lady of the WTA Tour now at 28 and time is running out on her. She is not 18 anymore. Jankovic is still young and has plenty of time to win.
Stosur is 26 so I guess you could say the same thing for her. Dementieva needs to win this because she is one of the heavy hitters who just haven't been able to do it.
Elena Dementieva, Jelena Jankovic, Francesca Schiavone, and Samantha Stosur. One of them will be the happiest of the 128 women who came into Roland Garros for the last week weeks.
While Stosur looks the heavy favorite with her defeats of Henin and Williams, but Dementieva and Jankovic are the two players who will be very hungry for their first slam. The Russian has been in two finals and the Serb has been in one.
Ironically, Jankovic has been ranked no. 1 but Dementieva never been up that far.
I would like to see Dementieva win because she is the "old" lady of the WTA Tour now at 28 and time is running out on her. She is not 18 anymore. Jankovic is still young and has plenty of time to win.
Stosur is 26 so I guess you could say the same thing for her. Dementieva needs to win this because she is one of the heavy hitters who just haven't been able to do it.
Djokovic Loses Two Sets Lead
Jurgen Melzer came into the French Open without any expectation but now he is expecting a lot after reaching his first career semifinal at a Grand Slam. He reached the quarterfinals and it was his best run to a slam, but now he broke his own record.
It was not easy either because he lost the first two sets and everyone thought the run was going to end here. Miraculously, he stormed back in the third, escaped the third set in the tiebreak, and won with only one break in the fifth.
He will next face Rafael Nadal in the semifinal.
It was not easy either because he lost the first two sets and everyone thought the run was going to end here. Miraculously, he stormed back in the third, escaped the third set in the tiebreak, and won with only one break in the fifth.
He will next face Rafael Nadal in the semifinal.
Nadal Within Reach of No. 1
Roger Federer's loss this week will be a painful one, unless Rafael Nadal loses in the semifinal or final. The world no. 1 ranking is on the line because both players are less than 1,800 points away from each other.
If Nadal wins the title, he will have enough points to go back to number one because Federer's points will be falling off, almost 1700 points to be exact. The Spaniard will be looking to win the title and probably does not think about where he goes in the ranking.
If Nadal wins the title, he will have enough points to go back to number one because Federer's points will be falling off, almost 1700 points to be exact. The Spaniard will be looking to win the title and probably does not think about where he goes in the ranking.
Calmed Stosur Stuns Serena
Samantha Stosur went toe-to-toe with 12-time Grand Slam champ, Serena Williams, and it paid off big time. She survived one match point against Williams and won the third set 8-6.
After the match, the Aussie gal said she was calm and relaxing and those two elements helped her won the match against the world no. 1.
“I’ve calmed down a little bit since walking off the court,” a smiling Stosur said. “But I’m pretty happy with myself.”
Stosur now looks like the favorite to win the tournament after stunning Justine Henin and now Williams, both with 19 slams combined.
After the match, the Aussie gal said she was calm and relaxing and those two elements helped her won the match against the world no. 1.
“I’ve calmed down a little bit since walking off the court,” a smiling Stosur said. “But I’m pretty happy with myself.”
Stosur now looks like the favorite to win the tournament after stunning Justine Henin and now Williams, both with 19 slams combined.
Borg Sees Bright Future For Soderling
Bjorn Borg sees good things coming for Robin Soderling in the future. After stunning world no.1 and defending champion Roger Federer in the quarterfinals yesterday, Soderling is the favorite to go all the way to the final.
Borg, who won a record six French Open from 1974-1981, told a Swedish newspaper, Expressen, on Wednesday his fellow Swede will be moving toward the world no.1 ranking soon.
Borg, who won a record six French Open from 1974-1981, told a Swedish newspaper, Expressen, on Wednesday his fellow Swede will be moving toward the world no.1 ranking soon.
Jankovic Closing On Slam Win
Jelena Jankovic is one of the few former world no. 1s who has yet to win her first career Grand Slam and today, she is two matches away from doing such that. Jankovic survived a long contest from Yaroslava Shvedova and defeated the Kazakhstan, 7-5, 6-4.
This is the third semifinals of Jankovic's career at the French Open. She lost to Justine Henin in 2007 and Ana Ivanovic in 2008.
The Serb will be taking on Samantha Stosur in the semifinal.
This is the third semifinals of Jankovic's career at the French Open. She lost to Justine Henin in 2007 and Ana Ivanovic in 2008.
The Serb will be taking on Samantha Stosur in the semifinal.
Selasa, 01 Juni 2010
Grosjean Waves Au Revoir
Frenchman Sebastien Grosjean joined his countryman Camille Pin in the retirement road, ending an almost 14 years career on the ATP Tour. He first turned pro in 1996.
Grosjean was schedule to play doubles this week at the French Open but his partner Richard Gasquet had to pull out of the tournament after losing in the singles to Andy Murray.
"I am going to stop playing at the end of the season," he stated. "It is not really my decision, it is my body that has persuaded me it is time to do so."
Grosjean was not schedule to play the singles at the French Open.
"I did not ask for a wild card for the singles tournament because I am not ready physically for a five-set match and I did not want to take the place of a young player," he added.
He has won five singles titles in his career and reached the semifinals of the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon at least once. He never got past the third round of the US Open.
The Frenchman reached a career high No. 4 in world ranking in 2002.
Grosjean was schedule to play doubles this week at the French Open but his partner Richard Gasquet had to pull out of the tournament after losing in the singles to Andy Murray.
"I am going to stop playing at the end of the season," he stated. "It is not really my decision, it is my body that has persuaded me it is time to do so."
Grosjean was not schedule to play the singles at the French Open.
"I did not ask for a wild card for the singles tournament because I am not ready physically for a five-set match and I did not want to take the place of a young player," he added.
He has won five singles titles in his career and reached the semifinals of the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon at least once. He never got past the third round of the US Open.
The Frenchman reached a career high No. 4 in world ranking in 2002.
Camille Pin Retires From Tennis
Tennis fans might not have been remember of Camille Pin too much lately, but who could forget that first round encounter with Maria Sharapova at the Australian Open in 2007. Down 5-0 in the third, Pin came up and had the match in her hands and she went up to serve.
She ended up losing the match to Sharapova, but that might be the match of her career.
"It was one of my best moments, even though I lost," Pin reflected on Friday after losing in the doubles with her partner, Mathilde Johannson. "It was such a fight, it was so hot, and I gave it everything I had.
"I loved playing on the big courts, and I've been lucky to play most of the top players," she added. "At the beginning, I'd think, 'That's quite a bad draw'... but now that I'm retiring I'm really happy to have lived those moments."
Pin has been on the pro tour for 12 years and reached four semifinals and eight quarterfinals in her career.
"I don't have any firm plans yet," she said. "I'm going to think a lot about what I want to do. I'm really looking forward to new challenges, maybe in the media, maybe in management. I definitely want to stay in sports.
"I just want to thank everyone who was behind me all these years. For me it was the best pleasure I could have was to have the support of my fans and friends. Because it's a very tough job - but, I think, the most beautiful job ever."
She ended up losing the match to Sharapova, but that might be the match of her career.
"It was one of my best moments, even though I lost," Pin reflected on Friday after losing in the doubles with her partner, Mathilde Johannson. "It was such a fight, it was so hot, and I gave it everything I had.
"I loved playing on the big courts, and I've been lucky to play most of the top players," she added. "At the beginning, I'd think, 'That's quite a bad draw'... but now that I'm retiring I'm really happy to have lived those moments."
Pin has been on the pro tour for 12 years and reached four semifinals and eight quarterfinals in her career.
"I don't have any firm plans yet," she said. "I'm going to think a lot about what I want to do. I'm really looking forward to new challenges, maybe in the media, maybe in management. I definitely want to stay in sports.
"I just want to thank everyone who was behind me all these years. For me it was the best pleasure I could have was to have the support of my fans and friends. Because it's a very tough job - but, I think, the most beautiful job ever."
Berdych Easily Advances
The second semifinal spot at the French Open has gone to Tomas Berdych. The 15th seed easily defeated Mikhail Youzhny, 6-3, 6-1, 6-2.
This is the first time the big guy has gone into a semifinal of a Grand Slam. His previous best was in 2007 when he reached the quarterfinal.
Youzhny, on the other hand, has reached the 2006 US Open semifinal.
This is the first time the big guy has gone into a semifinal of a Grand Slam. His previous best was in 2007 when he reached the quarterfinal.
Youzhny, on the other hand, has reached the 2006 US Open semifinal.
Soderling Knocks Out Federer
Who say 13 is unlucky? Tell that to Robin Soderling.
The Swede has again knocked off the defending champion, two years in a row. This must be some kind of a record here.
Soderling won in four set and needed only one match point to do it. His serve was outstanding and the ground strokes were just massive.
The loss ended Federer's streak of 23 semifinal or better at the slam has ended at the hands of the Swede. This will be devastating for Federer, but considering that it was clay, he might just have to take the positives out of the loss.
If there is any.
Score: 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5.
The Swede has again knocked off the defending champion, two years in a row. This must be some kind of a record here.
Soderling won in four set and needed only one match point to do it. His serve was outstanding and the ground strokes were just massive.
The loss ended Federer's streak of 23 semifinal or better at the slam has ended at the hands of the Swede. This will be devastating for Federer, but considering that it was clay, he might just have to take the positives out of the loss.
If there is any.
Score: 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, 7-5.
Tsonga's Injury Could Mean No Wimby
Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga will be missing and resting for the next couple of weeks as he rest his right hip. He sustained the injury during his fourth round match against Mikhail Youzhny of Russia.
Tsonga retired from that match after losing the first set. He will be resting for about 10 days before going back to the doctor to see if he could play on during the grass season.
With Wimbledon about four weeks to go, this is not looking good.
Tsonga retired from that match after losing the first set. He will be resting for about 10 days before going back to the doctor to see if he could play on during the grass season.
With Wimbledon about four weeks to go, this is not looking good.
Schiavone Wins; Dementieva Survives
I have to say I am pretty happy to see Francesca Schiavone making it to her first Grand Slam semifinal and there is no better place than the French Open. I really like watching her play.
Earlier, the Italian pulled off the upset of Caroline Wozniacki to in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3, to advance to the semifinal. Joining her was Elena Dementieva who came back from losing the first set to advance in three, including a bagel set in the third.
I really hope Dementieva would win because she is one of those great Top 10 players who are just there yet with the slam. If she wins it will do her a world of wonder.
The same thing could be said about Jelena Jankovic and Samantha Stosur. With Justine Henin running out of steam after playing five straight days and losing to Stosur yesterday, these players should take advantage.
Considering Serena's weak point is on clay, this is their chance!
Earlier, the Italian pulled off the upset of Caroline Wozniacki to in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3, to advance to the semifinal. Joining her was Elena Dementieva who came back from losing the first set to advance in three, including a bagel set in the third.
I really hope Dementieva would win because she is one of those great Top 10 players who are just there yet with the slam. If she wins it will do her a world of wonder.
The same thing could be said about Jelena Jankovic and Samantha Stosur. With Justine Henin running out of steam after playing five straight days and losing to Stosur yesterday, these players should take advantage.
Considering Serena's weak point is on clay, this is their chance!
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