While the tennis world is focusing on US Open, there is something else to be looking at this week during Week 1 at the Open. His name is Earl...Hurricane Earl!
While the projection path is showing the Category 4 hurricane to be heading out by this weekend, there will probably be lots of rain falling on the East coast which could possibly count New York. Right now let's hope for no rain because it will be Labor Day weekend.
People will be out in force to watch tennis at Flushing Meadow and a little rain will put a dampen on the people's holidays plan.
Selasa, 31 Agustus 2010
Day 1 Scores - Men
First Round
Roger Federer (2) def. Brian Dabul 6-1, 6-4, 6-2
Robin Soderling (5) def. Andreas Haider-Maurer 7-5, 6-3, 6-7 (2-7), 5-7, 6-4
Nikolay Davydenko (6) def. Michael Russell 6-4, 6-1, 6-3
Andy Roddick (9) def. Stephane Robert 6-3, 6-2, 6-2
Marin Cilic (11) def. Illya Marchenko 7-5, 6-3, 6-1
Jurgen Melzer (13) def. Dmitry Tursunov 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 4-6, 6-2
Gael Monfils (17) def. Robert Kendrick 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-4
Albert Montanes (21) def. Michal Przysiezny 5-7, 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7-5), 6-0
Juan Carlos Ferrero (22) def. Martin Klizan 6-1, 6-3, 6-0
Thomaz Bellucci (26) def. Tim Smyczek 6-3, 7-5, 7-6 (8-6)
Ivan Dodig def. Fernando Gonzalez (27) 6-7 (2-7), 6-1, 1-0 retired
Paul-Henri Mathieu def. Lleyton Hewitt (32) 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 4-6, 6-1
Ricardo Mello def. Bjorn Phau 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-4)
Kei Nishikori def. Evgeny Korolev 7-6, 5-2 retired
Igor Andreev def. Horacio Zeballos 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3
Andreas Beck def. Michael Berrer 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, 6-1
Guillaume Rufin def. Leonardo Mayer 2-6, 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-2), 6-1
Taylor Dent def. Alejandro Falla 6-4, 7-5, 6-1
Ricardas Berankis def. Ryan Sweeting 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 6-2
Richard Gasquet def. Simon Greul 6-3, 6-4, 6-2
Kevin Anderson def. Somdev Dev Varman 6-3, 6-4, 6-3
Thiemo De Bakker def. Marc Gicquel 6-4, 7-5, 6-2
Janko Tipsarevic def. Olivier Rochus 4-6, 7-5, 7-6, 6-2
Carsten Ball def. Milos Raonic 6-7 (4-7), 6-3, 6-3, 6-2
Roger Federer (2) def. Brian Dabul 6-1, 6-4, 6-2
Robin Soderling (5) def. Andreas Haider-Maurer 7-5, 6-3, 6-7 (2-7), 5-7, 6-4
Nikolay Davydenko (6) def. Michael Russell 6-4, 6-1, 6-3
Andy Roddick (9) def. Stephane Robert 6-3, 6-2, 6-2
Marin Cilic (11) def. Illya Marchenko 7-5, 6-3, 6-1
Jurgen Melzer (13) def. Dmitry Tursunov 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 4-6, 6-2
Gael Monfils (17) def. Robert Kendrick 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-4
Albert Montanes (21) def. Michal Przysiezny 5-7, 1-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7-5), 6-0
Juan Carlos Ferrero (22) def. Martin Klizan 6-1, 6-3, 6-0
Thomaz Bellucci (26) def. Tim Smyczek 6-3, 7-5, 7-6 (8-6)
Ivan Dodig def. Fernando Gonzalez (27) 6-7 (2-7), 6-1, 1-0 retired
Paul-Henri Mathieu def. Lleyton Hewitt (32) 6-3, 6-4, 5-7, 4-6, 6-1
Ricardo Mello def. Bjorn Phau 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7-4)
Kei Nishikori def. Evgeny Korolev 7-6, 5-2 retired
Igor Andreev def. Horacio Zeballos 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (7-4), 6-3
Andreas Beck def. Michael Berrer 7-6 (7-3), 6-3, 6-1
Guillaume Rufin def. Leonardo Mayer 2-6, 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-2), 6-1
Taylor Dent def. Alejandro Falla 6-4, 7-5, 6-1
Ricardas Berankis def. Ryan Sweeting 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 6-2
Richard Gasquet def. Simon Greul 6-3, 6-4, 6-2
Kevin Anderson def. Somdev Dev Varman 6-3, 6-4, 6-3
Thiemo De Bakker def. Marc Gicquel 6-4, 7-5, 6-2
Janko Tipsarevic def. Olivier Rochus 4-6, 7-5, 7-6, 6-2
Carsten Ball def. Milos Raonic 6-7 (4-7), 6-3, 6-3, 6-2
Day 1 Scores - Women
First Round
Kim Clijsters (2) def. Greta Arn 6-0, 7-5
Venus Williams (3) def. Roberta Vinci 6-4, 6-1
Samantha Stosur (5) def. Elena Vesnina 3-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-1
Francesca Schiavone (6) def. Ayumi Morita 6-1, 6-0
Victoria Azarenka (10) def. Monica Niculescu 6-0, 5-7, 6-1
Elena Dementieva (12) def. Olga Govortsova 6-1, 6-2
Marion Bartoli (13) def. Edina Gallovits 6-3, 6-2
Shahar Peer (16) def. Jelena Kostanic Tosic 6-4, 7-5
Flavia Pennetta (19) def. Irina Falconi 6-2, 6-1
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (20) def. Kristina Barrois 6-4, 6-1
Jie Zheng (21) def. Timea Bacsinszky 7-6, 7-6 (7-1)
Shuai Zhang (21) vs. Timea Bacsinszky 7-6, 5-5
Daniela Hantuchova (24) def. Dinara Safina 6-3, 6-4
Petra Kvitova (27) def. Lucie Hradecka 6-4, 7-5
Alisa Kleybanova (28) def. Johanna Larsson 7-6 (7-4), 6-2
Alona Bondarenko (29) def. Vera Dushevina 6-0, 5-7, 6-4
Tsvetana Pironkova (32) def. Renata Voracova 6-3, 6-4
Ana Ivanovic def. Ekaterina Makarova 6-3, 6-2
Virginie Razzano def. Klara Zakopalova 6-3, 6-2
Agnes Szavay def. Sandra Zahlavova 6-0, 6-2
Gisela Dulko def. Angelique Kerber 6-3, 6-1
Sara Errani def. Tathiana Garbin 7-6 (7-4), 7-5
Vania King def. Christina McHale 6-3, 0-6, 6-1
Pauline Parmentier def. Alberta Brianti 4-6, 6-3, 7-5
Rebecca Marino def. Ksenia Pervak 6-4, 4-6, 7-5
Sally Peers def. Aleksandra Wozniak 6-0, 6-1
Melanie Oudin def. Olga Savchuk 6-3, 6-0
Mandy Minella def. Polona Hercog 6-4, 7-5
Sybille Bammer def. Zuzana Ondraskova 7-5, 6-0
Sania Mirza def. Michelle Larcher De Brito 6-3, 6-2
Elena Baltacha def. Petra Martic 6-2, 6-2
Maria Camerin def. Sophie Ferguson 6-4, 6-0
Anastasia Rodionova def. Bojana Jovanovski 7-5, 6-4
Kim Clijsters (2) def. Greta Arn 6-0, 7-5
Venus Williams (3) def. Roberta Vinci 6-4, 6-1
Samantha Stosur (5) def. Elena Vesnina 3-6, 7-6 (7-2), 6-1
Francesca Schiavone (6) def. Ayumi Morita 6-1, 6-0
Victoria Azarenka (10) def. Monica Niculescu 6-0, 5-7, 6-1
Elena Dementieva (12) def. Olga Govortsova 6-1, 6-2
Marion Bartoli (13) def. Edina Gallovits 6-3, 6-2
Shahar Peer (16) def. Jelena Kostanic Tosic 6-4, 7-5
Flavia Pennetta (19) def. Irina Falconi 6-2, 6-1
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (20) def. Kristina Barrois 6-4, 6-1
Jie Zheng (21) def. Timea Bacsinszky 7-6, 7-6 (7-1)
Shuai Zhang (21) vs. Timea Bacsinszky 7-6, 5-5
Daniela Hantuchova (24) def. Dinara Safina 6-3, 6-4
Petra Kvitova (27) def. Lucie Hradecka 6-4, 7-5
Alisa Kleybanova (28) def. Johanna Larsson 7-6 (7-4), 6-2
Alona Bondarenko (29) def. Vera Dushevina 6-0, 5-7, 6-4
Tsvetana Pironkova (32) def. Renata Voracova 6-3, 6-4
Ana Ivanovic def. Ekaterina Makarova 6-3, 6-2
Virginie Razzano def. Klara Zakopalova 6-3, 6-2
Agnes Szavay def. Sandra Zahlavova 6-0, 6-2
Gisela Dulko def. Angelique Kerber 6-3, 6-1
Sara Errani def. Tathiana Garbin 7-6 (7-4), 7-5
Vania King def. Christina McHale 6-3, 0-6, 6-1
Pauline Parmentier def. Alberta Brianti 4-6, 6-3, 7-5
Rebecca Marino def. Ksenia Pervak 6-4, 4-6, 7-5
Sally Peers def. Aleksandra Wozniak 6-0, 6-1
Melanie Oudin def. Olga Savchuk 6-3, 6-0
Mandy Minella def. Polona Hercog 6-4, 7-5
Sybille Bammer def. Zuzana Ondraskova 7-5, 6-0
Sania Mirza def. Michelle Larcher De Brito 6-3, 6-2
Elena Baltacha def. Petra Martic 6-2, 6-2
Maria Camerin def. Sophie Ferguson 6-4, 6-0
Anastasia Rodionova def. Bojana Jovanovski 7-5, 6-4
Jumat, 27 Agustus 2010
Women's Draw: Who Wants To Win It? Really...
Justine Henin is out, Serena Williams is hoping her being out this year will erase fans' memories of what happened last year...with these two out and about partying somewhere during the US Open, will Kim Clijsters win again?
That will be the tough task for Mama Clijsters because she has never defended a slam before in her career. As mentioned, she retired after winning the Open in 2005 so she never defend it.
The women's draw is so 'everywhere'-if that is the right word to use-that you just don't know who will make it to the end of the second week. Clijsters' hip is questionable, Caroline Wozniacki is playing well of late, Samantha Stosur is nursing her shoulder, Maria Sharapova is coming back slowly, and the rest of the ladies are just all struggling badly this year.
Jelena Jankovic has not played well, Francesca Schiavone is a question mark, and Venus Williams comes into the Open without playing a match since Wimbledon. Countrywoman Melanie Oudin has not had the success she had hoped for since her big run last year at the tournament.
Oudin has the most to lose because if she loses early she will fall off the map and her fairy tale story will cease to exist by next year. Right now, things are a mess for the WTA Tour.
The year started out with a bang with Justine and Serena duking it out and ends with both of them not playing at the US Open. Injuries and bad results mere the status of the women at the Open this year.
It will come down to who can actually keep it together until the second Saturday.
That will be the tough task for Mama Clijsters because she has never defended a slam before in her career. As mentioned, she retired after winning the Open in 2005 so she never defend it.
The women's draw is so 'everywhere'-if that is the right word to use-that you just don't know who will make it to the end of the second week. Clijsters' hip is questionable, Caroline Wozniacki is playing well of late, Samantha Stosur is nursing her shoulder, Maria Sharapova is coming back slowly, and the rest of the ladies are just all struggling badly this year.
Jelena Jankovic has not played well, Francesca Schiavone is a question mark, and Venus Williams comes into the Open without playing a match since Wimbledon. Countrywoman Melanie Oudin has not had the success she had hoped for since her big run last year at the tournament.
Oudin has the most to lose because if she loses early she will fall off the map and her fairy tale story will cease to exist by next year. Right now, things are a mess for the WTA Tour.
The year started out with a bang with Justine and Serena duking it out and ends with both of them not playing at the US Open. Injuries and bad results mere the status of the women at the Open this year.
It will come down to who can actually keep it together until the second Saturday.
Men's Draw: Who Will Win?
With Juan Martin Del Potro not playing this year, who will fill in his shoes as the dark horse to upstage the Pack 4: Federer, Nadal, Murray, and Djokovic. The list is pretty long, but who will really stand out from the rest?
This will be a long shot but Mardy Fish could cause quite a stir if he does maintain his summer form so farm and stun a few players to get into second week. Marin Cilic could be another contender if he keeps his head together and his serve.
Robin Soderling will be another threat for the Fab 4 and he will have his test with Federer again if both go far into the quarterfinals. We should also not forget about Andy Roddick.
The American is back in the top 10 and this is the lone slam he has won in his career. With a powerful serve but not much to back it up against the Fab 4, Roddick will need to put everything together to pull off some upset.
Nadal is struggling on the courts of the US Open so he will also have to dig deep. Both Murray and Djokovic could shine again, and the same thing can be said of Federer who is desperate to win this one beside from the Aussie Open.
With how things are playing out so far for the US Open, Federer and Murray might tough it out this year.
This will be a long shot but Mardy Fish could cause quite a stir if he does maintain his summer form so farm and stun a few players to get into second week. Marin Cilic could be another contender if he keeps his head together and his serve.
Robin Soderling will be another threat for the Fab 4 and he will have his test with Federer again if both go far into the quarterfinals. We should also not forget about Andy Roddick.
The American is back in the top 10 and this is the lone slam he has won in his career. With a powerful serve but not much to back it up against the Fab 4, Roddick will need to put everything together to pull off some upset.
Nadal is struggling on the courts of the US Open so he will also have to dig deep. Both Murray and Djokovic could shine again, and the same thing can be said of Federer who is desperate to win this one beside from the Aussie Open.
With how things are playing out so far for the US Open, Federer and Murray might tough it out this year.
Clijsters Balances Tennis And Life
Defending champion Kim Clijsters is holding a 14-match winning streak at the US Open because she won it in 2004 and last year. She did not play in 2006-2008, so her streak is on the line next week when the US Open starts.
Beside from her tennis life, Clijsters nowadays is strictly focusing on her husband and daughter. They are very much her priority.
“It’s about balancing; just listening to yourself. I have days when … I want to spend time with Jada, and I don’t want to go to practice, and I want to make sure I’m there for her,” Clijsters said. “And luckily, I’m not the type of athlete who, if I don’t do it, I’m going to be panicking.”
The Belgian is the second seed in the tournament.
Beside from her tennis life, Clijsters nowadays is strictly focusing on her husband and daughter. They are very much her priority.
“It’s about balancing; just listening to yourself. I have days when … I want to spend time with Jada, and I don’t want to go to practice, and I want to make sure I’m there for her,” Clijsters said. “And luckily, I’m not the type of athlete who, if I don’t do it, I’m going to be panicking.”
The Belgian is the second seed in the tournament.
Lucky Fan Gets Shirt From Murray
If you have no use for Twitter like me, you might want to change your mind because a lucky fan of Andy Murray guessed right on who his first round opponent would be for the US Open and the person won a signed US Open T-shirt from the Brit. Murray has already arrived in New York practicing the the tournament.
His first round opponent will be 22-year-old Slovak Lukas Lacko. Murray won his first tournament of the year a couple of weeks ago in Toronto.
It has been a good summer for him, minus the bad knee which might have played a part in his loss in Cincinnati to Mardy Fish.
His first round opponent will be 22-year-old Slovak Lukas Lacko. Murray won his first tournament of the year a couple of weeks ago in Toronto.
It has been a good summer for him, minus the bad knee which might have played a part in his loss in Cincinnati to Mardy Fish.
Stosur Ready For US Open
French Open runner-up Samantha Stosur has not had a good hardcourt season leading up to the US Open due to injuries and bad losses, but the Australia said in an interview she is ready for the last slam of they ear.
“There’s no reason why I couldn’t do better than I have at the U.S. Open and I don’t know why I haven’t had a good result there,” Stosur said. “Last year I played lots of matches leading into New York, more than I ever had. The first time that happens it takes a toll. I was a little fried.”
Stosur has never advanced past the second round of the US Open. She is the fifth seed at the event.
“There’s no reason why I couldn’t do better than I have at the U.S. Open and I don’t know why I haven’t had a good result there,” Stosur said. “Last year I played lots of matches leading into New York, more than I ever had. The first time that happens it takes a toll. I was a little fried.”
Stosur has never advanced past the second round of the US Open. She is the fifth seed at the event.
Pilot Pen Tennis
Quarterfinals
Sergiy Stakhovsky (9) def. Marcos Baghdatis (1) 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (7-4)
Viktor Troicki (10) def. Radek Stepanek 6-2, 6-3
Thiemo De Bakker (12) def. Evgeny Korolev 6-4, 6-3
Denis Istomin (15) def. Teimuraz Gabashvili 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (10-8)
Third Round
Sergiy Stakhovsky (9) def. Tommy Robredo (6) 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
Quarterfinals
Caroline Wozniacki (1) def. Flavia Pennetta (7) walkover
Nadia Petrova (8) def. Samantha Stosur (2) 6-2, 6-1
Elena Dementieva (4) def. Marion Bartoli (6) 6-3, 3-6, 6-2
Maria Kirilenko def. Dinara Safina 6-3, 6-3
Sergiy Stakhovsky (9) def. Marcos Baghdatis (1) 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 (7-4)
Viktor Troicki (10) def. Radek Stepanek 6-2, 6-3
Thiemo De Bakker (12) def. Evgeny Korolev 6-4, 6-3
Denis Istomin (15) def. Teimuraz Gabashvili 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (10-8)
Third Round
Sergiy Stakhovsky (9) def. Tommy Robredo (6) 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
Quarterfinals
Caroline Wozniacki (1) def. Flavia Pennetta (7) walkover
Nadia Petrova (8) def. Samantha Stosur (2) 6-2, 6-1
Elena Dementieva (4) def. Marion Bartoli (6) 6-3, 3-6, 6-2
Maria Kirilenko def. Dinara Safina 6-3, 6-3
Kamis, 26 Agustus 2010
Wozniacki Draws Sharapova For Fourth Round
With shoulder injuries and other kind of injuries floating around on the women's side, the seeds are all over the place. This plays out well for tennis fans because it seems top players go up against one another early in the week.
Top seed Caroline Wozniacki picked up one of the bad stick when she was given Maria Sharapova on her side. She might also have to take down Na Li and Jelena Jankovic to get through.
Defending champ Kim Clijsters got a little break though she will still have to get past Samantha Stosur in the quarterfinals. The Belgian was presented at the draw ceremony and said she will get her medical checkup for the hip after the tournament ends.
"Practicing this week, it felt much better," Clijster said. "Even if it's bad, it's not like I'm not going to play the US Open. If it still bothers me after the Open, I will go get it tested."
To see the complete draw for the women, go to the link below.
http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/draws/ws/index.html?promo=subnav
Top seed Caroline Wozniacki picked up one of the bad stick when she was given Maria Sharapova on her side. She might also have to take down Na Li and Jelena Jankovic to get through.
Defending champ Kim Clijsters got a little break though she will still have to get past Samantha Stosur in the quarterfinals. The Belgian was presented at the draw ceremony and said she will get her medical checkup for the hip after the tournament ends.
"Practicing this week, it felt much better," Clijster said. "Even if it's bad, it's not like I'm not going to play the US Open. If it still bothers me after the Open, I will go get it tested."
To see the complete draw for the women, go to the link below.
http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/draws/ws/index.html?promo=subnav
Top Draw For Federer
While fans will be hoping Rafael Nadal will make it to his first US Open final this year, a rematch with Nadal and Roger Federer will be a bit of a top task after the Swiss was put in a match-up with Robin Soderling for the quarterfinals. Soderling knocked off Federer at the French Open in the same round earlier this year.
If he gets past the Swede, Novak Djokovic might wait for him in the semifinals. With the way some of the top players are playing of late, it might not be as dramatic as the draw makes it to be.
Nadal will have to contend with Andy Murray on his side of the draw if he wants to make it to the second Sunday. Murray will have to take care of Tomas Berdych in the quarterfinals.
To see the complete draw for the men, click the link below.
http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/draws/ms/index.html?promo=topnav
If he gets past the Swede, Novak Djokovic might wait for him in the semifinals. With the way some of the top players are playing of late, it might not be as dramatic as the draw makes it to be.
Nadal will have to contend with Andy Murray on his side of the draw if he wants to make it to the second Sunday. Murray will have to take care of Tomas Berdych in the quarterfinals.
To see the complete draw for the men, click the link below.
http://www.usopen.org/en_US/scores/draws/ms/index.html?promo=topnav
Pilot Pen Tennis - Women
Second Round
Caroline Wozniacki (1) def. Dominika Cibulkova 6-4, 6-1
Samantha Stosur (2) def. Sara Errani 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (7-4)
Elena Dementieva (4) def. Kateryna Bondarenko 7-6 (7-4), 6-7 (5-7), 6-4
Marion Bartoli (6) def. Anastasia Rodionova 6-3, 6-1
Flavia Pennetta (7) def. Olga Govortsova 6-3, 6-2
Nadia Petrova (8) def. Bethanie Mattek-Sands 6-3, 6-2
Dinara Safina def. Daniela Hantuchova 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-2)
Maria Kirilenko def. Timea Bacsinszky 6-3, 6-1
First Round
Timea Bacsinszky def. Yanina Wickmayer (5) 6-3, 6-1
Marion Bartoli (6) def. Alona Bondarenko 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-2), 6-3
Flavia Pennetta (7) def. Alisa Kleybanova 6-4, 6-4
Olga Govortsova def. Andrea Petkovic 6-2, 6-2
Maria Kirilenko def. Elena Vesnina 6-1, 3-6, 6-1
Anastasia Rodionova def. Tsvetana Pironkova 6-1, 7-5
Caroline Wozniacki (1) def. Dominika Cibulkova 6-4, 6-1
Samantha Stosur (2) def. Sara Errani 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (7-4)
Elena Dementieva (4) def. Kateryna Bondarenko 7-6 (7-4), 6-7 (5-7), 6-4
Marion Bartoli (6) def. Anastasia Rodionova 6-3, 6-1
Flavia Pennetta (7) def. Olga Govortsova 6-3, 6-2
Nadia Petrova (8) def. Bethanie Mattek-Sands 6-3, 6-2
Dinara Safina def. Daniela Hantuchova 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-2)
Maria Kirilenko def. Timea Bacsinszky 6-3, 6-1
First Round
Timea Bacsinszky def. Yanina Wickmayer (5) 6-3, 6-1
Marion Bartoli (6) def. Alona Bondarenko 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-2), 6-3
Flavia Pennetta (7) def. Alisa Kleybanova 6-4, 6-4
Olga Govortsova def. Andrea Petkovic 6-2, 6-2
Maria Kirilenko def. Elena Vesnina 6-1, 3-6, 6-1
Anastasia Rodionova def. Tsvetana Pironkova 6-1, 7-5
Deja Vu For Safina
The last time Dinara Safina played against Maria Kirilenko, she was forced to retire due to a bad back. Hoping to get a bit of revenge today again her countrywoman, Safina was not able to do so.
The Russian lost, 6-3, 6-3, to Kirilenko in the quarterfinals of the Pilot Pen tennis today. Joining Safina out of the tournament are Samantha Stosur and Marion Bartoli.
Nadia Petrova pulled off the upset of the no. 2 Stosur winning, 6-2, 6-1, and Elena Dementieva knocked off Bartoli, 6-3, 3-6, 6-2. Defending champ and top seed Caroline Wozniacki will take on Flavia Pennetta in the last quarterfinals match.
The Russian lost, 6-3, 6-3, to Kirilenko in the quarterfinals of the Pilot Pen tennis today. Joining Safina out of the tournament are Samantha Stosur and Marion Bartoli.
Nadia Petrova pulled off the upset of the no. 2 Stosur winning, 6-2, 6-1, and Elena Dementieva knocked off Bartoli, 6-3, 3-6, 6-2. Defending champ and top seed Caroline Wozniacki will take on Flavia Pennetta in the last quarterfinals match.
Pilot Pen Tennis - Men
Third Round
Marcos Baghdatis (1) def. Juan Ignacio Chela (14) 1-6, 6-3, 6-2
Teimuraz Gabashvili def. Andrey Golubev (5) 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (9-7)
Sergiy Stakhovsky (9) def. Tommy Robredo (6) 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
Viktor Troicki (10) def. Alexandr Dolgopolov (7) 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-1), 6-2
Thiemo De Bakker (12) def. Florian Mayer (8) 6-7 (2-7), 6-1, 7-5
Denis Istomin (15) def. Lukas Lacko 6-2, 2-6, 6-3
Radek Stepanek def. Victor Hanescu (16) 7-6 (7-4), 6-7 (4-7), 6-4
Evgeny Korolev def. Illya Marchenko 7-6 (7-5), 6-4
Second Round
Marcos Baghdatis (1) def. Igor Andreev 6-2, 6-4
Lukas Lacko def. Thomaz Bellucci (2) 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 6-0
Radek Stepanek def. Fernando Gonzalez (3) 6-2, 6-4
Andrey Golubev (5) def. Maximo Gonzalez 6-3, 2-6, 6-2
Tommy Robredo (6) def. Taylor Dent 5-7, 6-4, 6-4
Alexandr Dolgopolov (7) def. James Blake 6-4, 6-2
Florian Mayer (8) def. Jan Hajek 6-3, 6-1
Sergiy Stakhovsky (9) def. Peter Luczak 2-6, 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-1)
Viktor Troicki (10) def. Jarkko Nieminen 7-5, 6-3
Teimuraz Gabashvili def. Xavier Malisse (11) 4-2 retired
Thiemo De Bakker (12) def. Mikhail Kukushkin 6-1, 6-7 (6-8), 6-4
Evgeny Korolev def. Michael Berrer (13) 6-4, 7-5
Juan Ignacio Chela (14) def. Donald Young 5-7, 6-4, 6-0
Denis Istomin (15) def. Benjamin Becker 6-3, 6-1
Victor Hanescu (16) def. Daniel Brands 6-3, 6-4
Illya Marchenko def. Philip Bester 6-3, 6-3
Marcos Baghdatis (1) def. Juan Ignacio Chela (14) 1-6, 6-3, 6-2
Teimuraz Gabashvili def. Andrey Golubev (5) 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (9-7)
Sergiy Stakhovsky (9) def. Tommy Robredo (6) 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
Viktor Troicki (10) def. Alexandr Dolgopolov (7) 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-1), 6-2
Thiemo De Bakker (12) def. Florian Mayer (8) 6-7 (2-7), 6-1, 7-5
Denis Istomin (15) def. Lukas Lacko 6-2, 2-6, 6-3
Radek Stepanek def. Victor Hanescu (16) 7-6 (7-4), 6-7 (4-7), 6-4
Evgeny Korolev def. Illya Marchenko 7-6 (7-5), 6-4
Second Round
Marcos Baghdatis (1) def. Igor Andreev 6-2, 6-4
Lukas Lacko def. Thomaz Bellucci (2) 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 6-0
Radek Stepanek def. Fernando Gonzalez (3) 6-2, 6-4
Andrey Golubev (5) def. Maximo Gonzalez 6-3, 2-6, 6-2
Tommy Robredo (6) def. Taylor Dent 5-7, 6-4, 6-4
Alexandr Dolgopolov (7) def. James Blake 6-4, 6-2
Florian Mayer (8) def. Jan Hajek 6-3, 6-1
Sergiy Stakhovsky (9) def. Peter Luczak 2-6, 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-1)
Viktor Troicki (10) def. Jarkko Nieminen 7-5, 6-3
Teimuraz Gabashvili def. Xavier Malisse (11) 4-2 retired
Thiemo De Bakker (12) def. Mikhail Kukushkin 6-1, 6-7 (6-8), 6-4
Evgeny Korolev def. Michael Berrer (13) 6-4, 7-5
Juan Ignacio Chela (14) def. Donald Young 5-7, 6-4, 6-0
Denis Istomin (15) def. Benjamin Becker 6-3, 6-1
Victor Hanescu (16) def. Daniel Brands 6-3, 6-4
Illya Marchenko def. Philip Bester 6-3, 6-3
Rabu, 25 Agustus 2010
Fast Time For Blake
James Blake knocked out Pere Riba, 6-0, 6-1, in 35 minutes on Tuesday to advance in New Haven.
This must be some kind of a record for any match. Have to ask Martina Hingis.
This must be some kind of a record for any match. Have to ask Martina Hingis.
Red Alert For Oudin
Melanie Oudin is having a bad year and maybe most people saw this coming for the young America, but with the US Open coming next week, she will have to be on her toes. With a quarterfinal appearance last year, Oudin has a ton of points to defend.
She entered the Pilot Pen event this week to get some matches in but lost in the first round, 6-2, 5-7, 6-4, to lucky loser Dominka Cibulkova of Slovakia.
"Last year nobody had any expectations of me," Oudin said. "Now everybody expects me to do well every time I play. Almost every person in the United States expects me to win every single match I play, so, I mean, that's kind of a little bit of pressure."
Oudin is definitely leading the young talent on the women's side for the USA so pressure will be on her definitely to play well with Serena and Venus Williams getting toward their retirement years.
"I'm not going to get down on myself because of what I thought I should've done after playing so well at last year's U.S. Open," she said. "I know I can get better, (but) overall I think I'm doing fine for someone in her first full year on the tour ... playing in main draws against the best in the world."
She entered the Pilot Pen event this week to get some matches in but lost in the first round, 6-2, 5-7, 6-4, to lucky loser Dominka Cibulkova of Slovakia.
"Last year nobody had any expectations of me," Oudin said. "Now everybody expects me to do well every time I play. Almost every person in the United States expects me to win every single match I play, so, I mean, that's kind of a little bit of pressure."
Oudin is definitely leading the young talent on the women's side for the USA so pressure will be on her definitely to play well with Serena and Venus Williams getting toward their retirement years.
"I'm not going to get down on myself because of what I thought I should've done after playing so well at last year's U.S. Open," she said. "I know I can get better, (but) overall I think I'm doing fine for someone in her first full year on the tour ... playing in main draws against the best in the world."
Seeds Announced For The US Open
The seeds have been announced for both side of the draws for next week US Open. On the men's side, Rafael Nadal is ranked first while Roger Federer followed right behind.
Caroline Wozniacki got the top spot after Serena Williams withdrew followed by Kim Clijsters. The defending champ Clijsters has increased her ranking tremendously since her comeback and currently is ranked third in the world.
Top 10 Men:
Nadal, Federer, Djokovic, Murray, Soderling, Davydenko, Berdych, Verdasco, Roddick, and Ferrer.
Top 10 Women:
Wozniacki, Clijsters, Williams, Jankovic, Stosur, Schiavone, Zvonareva, Li, Radwanska, and Azarenka.
Both Roddick and Williams saved the USA from having no Top 10 seed. Roddick got back on top after his good run late into the US Open Series.
For a complete list of the seeds, go to www.usopen.org.
Caroline Wozniacki got the top spot after Serena Williams withdrew followed by Kim Clijsters. The defending champ Clijsters has increased her ranking tremendously since her comeback and currently is ranked third in the world.
Top 10 Men:
Nadal, Federer, Djokovic, Murray, Soderling, Davydenko, Berdych, Verdasco, Roddick, and Ferrer.
Top 10 Women:
Wozniacki, Clijsters, Williams, Jankovic, Stosur, Schiavone, Zvonareva, Li, Radwanska, and Azarenka.
Both Roddick and Williams saved the USA from having no Top 10 seed. Roddick got back on top after his good run late into the US Open Series.
For a complete list of the seeds, go to www.usopen.org.
Stosur Saves Math Points To Advance
Since the French Open, Samantha Stosur has been having a bit of a letdown like Francesca Schiavone. She found herself in quite a struggle and some scary moment yesterday in her second round against Sara Errani.
The Aussie was up a set, 6-1, when things fell apart for her. Stosur lost the second set and had to save four match points before advancing in the tiebreak in the third set.
“I just tried to hang in there and eventually got through that game, and once I won that then I knew that I was in a good spot,” Stosur said.
She added she has not been able to practice her serve much since injuring her right arm, which caused her to skip Cincinnati and Montreal.
“I actually hadn’t hit more than about 30 serves in any practice session yet, so it was a good test for it tonight, and it was all good,” she said.
The Aussie no. 1 has also announced she will be playing in Brisbane next year.
"With any luck I will get the chance to be there on the final day of the tournament and be the first Aussie champion of the Brisbane international," Stosur said.
The Aussie was up a set, 6-1, when things fell apart for her. Stosur lost the second set and had to save four match points before advancing in the tiebreak in the third set.
“I just tried to hang in there and eventually got through that game, and once I won that then I knew that I was in a good spot,” Stosur said.
She added she has not been able to practice her serve much since injuring her right arm, which caused her to skip Cincinnati and Montreal.
“I actually hadn’t hit more than about 30 serves in any practice session yet, so it was a good test for it tonight, and it was all good,” she said.
The Aussie no. 1 has also announced she will be playing in Brisbane next year.
"With any luck I will get the chance to be there on the final day of the tournament and be the first Aussie champion of the Brisbane international," Stosur said.
Roddick Coming Back For Brisbane Defend
Andy Roddick started out this season by winning the Brisbane International tennis tournament in January. The American has announced he will be coming back to the tournament next year.
"I enjoyed the tournament and I feel it is the best preparation for me for the Australian Open," Roddick said. "It was a big tournament for me last year just because I was coming off an extended lay-off and so I was a little anxious to get back out on the court. Obviously to come away with a win was more than I expected, and it was a good memory."
The tournament director, Steve Ayles, is happy with the news that the defending champ Roddick will be coming back.
"He is our defending champion and it only seems fitting to have the former number one and 2003 US Open champion the first locked in for 2011," he said.
"I enjoyed the tournament and I feel it is the best preparation for me for the Australian Open," Roddick said. "It was a big tournament for me last year just because I was coming off an extended lay-off and so I was a little anxious to get back out on the court. Obviously to come away with a win was more than I expected, and it was a good memory."
The tournament director, Steve Ayles, is happy with the news that the defending champ Roddick will be coming back.
"He is our defending champion and it only seems fitting to have the former number one and 2003 US Open champion the first locked in for 2011," he said.
Pilot Pen Tennis - Men
Third Round
Marcos Baghdatis (1) vs. Juan Ignacio Chela (14)
Teimuraz Gabashvili def. Andrey Golubev (5) 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (9-7)
Florian Mayer (8) vs. Thiemo De Bakker (12) 6-5
Denis Istomin (15) def. Lukas Lacko 6-2, 2-6, 6-3
Victor Hanescu (16) vs. Radek Stepanek
Evgeny Korolev def. Illya Marchenko 7-6 (7-5), 6-4
Second Round
Marcos Baghdatis (1) def. Igor Andreev 6-2, 6-4
Lukas Lacko def. Thomaz Bellucci (2) 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 6-0
Radek Stepanek def. Fernando Gonzalez (3) 6-2, 6-4
Andrey Golubev (5) def. Maximo Gonzalez 6-3, 2-6, 6-2
Tommy Robredo (6) def. Taylor Dent 5-7, 6-4, 6-4
Alexandr Dolgopolov (7) def. James Blake 6-4, 6-2
Florian Mayer (8) def. Jan Hajek 6-3, 6-1
Peter Luczak vs. Sergiy Stakhovsky (9) 6-2, 6-7 (5-7), 6-5
Viktor Troicki (10) def. Jarkko Nieminen 7-5, 6-3
Teimuraz Gabashvili def. Xavier Malisse (11) 4-2 retired
Thiemo De Bakker (12) def. Mikhail Kukushkin 6-1, 6-7 (6-8), 6-4
Evgeny Korolev def. Michael Berrer (13) 6-4, 7-5
Juan Ignacio Chela (14) def. Donald Young 5-7, 6-4, 6-0
Denis Istomin (15) def. Benjamin Becker 6-3, 6-1
Victor Hanescu (16) def. Daniel Brands 6-3, 6-4
Illya Marchenko def. Philip Bester 6-3, 6-3
Marcos Baghdatis (1) vs. Juan Ignacio Chela (14)
Teimuraz Gabashvili def. Andrey Golubev (5) 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (9-7)
Florian Mayer (8) vs. Thiemo De Bakker (12) 6-5
Denis Istomin (15) def. Lukas Lacko 6-2, 2-6, 6-3
Victor Hanescu (16) vs. Radek Stepanek
Evgeny Korolev def. Illya Marchenko 7-6 (7-5), 6-4
Second Round
Marcos Baghdatis (1) def. Igor Andreev 6-2, 6-4
Lukas Lacko def. Thomaz Bellucci (2) 6-4, 6-7 (4-7), 6-0
Radek Stepanek def. Fernando Gonzalez (3) 6-2, 6-4
Andrey Golubev (5) def. Maximo Gonzalez 6-3, 2-6, 6-2
Tommy Robredo (6) def. Taylor Dent 5-7, 6-4, 6-4
Alexandr Dolgopolov (7) def. James Blake 6-4, 6-2
Florian Mayer (8) def. Jan Hajek 6-3, 6-1
Peter Luczak vs. Sergiy Stakhovsky (9) 6-2, 6-7 (5-7), 6-5
Viktor Troicki (10) def. Jarkko Nieminen 7-5, 6-3
Teimuraz Gabashvili def. Xavier Malisse (11) 4-2 retired
Thiemo De Bakker (12) def. Mikhail Kukushkin 6-1, 6-7 (6-8), 6-4
Evgeny Korolev def. Michael Berrer (13) 6-4, 7-5
Juan Ignacio Chela (14) def. Donald Young 5-7, 6-4, 6-0
Denis Istomin (15) def. Benjamin Becker 6-3, 6-1
Victor Hanescu (16) def. Daniel Brands 6-3, 6-4
Illya Marchenko def. Philip Bester 6-3, 6-3
Pilot Pen Tennis - Women
Second Round
Caroline Wozniacki (1) vs. Dominika Cibulkova
Samantha Stosur (2) def. Sara Errani 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (7-4)
Elena Dementieva (4) def. Kateryna Bondarenko 7-6 (7-4), 6-7 (5-7), 6-4
Marion Bartoli (6) def. Anastasia Rodionova 6-3, 6-1
Flavia Pennetta (7) def. Olga Govortsova 6-3, 6-2
Nadia Petrova (8) def. Bethanie Mattek-Sands 6-3, 6-2
Maria Kirilenko vs. Timea Bacsinszky 2-1
Daniela Hantuchova vs. Dinara Safina
First Round
Timea Bacsinszky def. Yanina Wickmayer (5) 6-3, 6-1
Marion Bartoli (6) def. Alona Bondarenko 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-2), 6-3
Flavia Pennetta (7) def. Alisa Kleybanova 6-4, 6-4
Anastasia Rodionova def. Tsvetana Pironkova 6-1, 7-5
Olga Govortsova def. Andrea Petkovic 6-2, 6-2
Maria Kirilenko def. Elena Vesnina 6-1, 3-6, 6-1
Caroline Wozniacki (1) vs. Dominika Cibulkova
Samantha Stosur (2) def. Sara Errani 6-1, 3-6, 7-6 (7-4)
Elena Dementieva (4) def. Kateryna Bondarenko 7-6 (7-4), 6-7 (5-7), 6-4
Marion Bartoli (6) def. Anastasia Rodionova 6-3, 6-1
Flavia Pennetta (7) def. Olga Govortsova 6-3, 6-2
Nadia Petrova (8) def. Bethanie Mattek-Sands 6-3, 6-2
Maria Kirilenko vs. Timea Bacsinszky 2-1
Daniela Hantuchova vs. Dinara Safina
First Round
Timea Bacsinszky def. Yanina Wickmayer (5) 6-3, 6-1
Marion Bartoli (6) def. Alona Bondarenko 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-2), 6-3
Flavia Pennetta (7) def. Alisa Kleybanova 6-4, 6-4
Anastasia Rodionova def. Tsvetana Pironkova 6-1, 7-5
Olga Govortsova def. Andrea Petkovic 6-2, 6-2
Maria Kirilenko def. Elena Vesnina 6-1, 3-6, 6-1
Senin, 23 Agustus 2010
Fish Withdraws From New Haven
With rain falling all over the Northeast, Mardy Fish is the latest causalty of withdrawals for New Haven. The Cincin's runner-up last week pulled out of the tournament citing fatigue.
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova also withdrew from the tournament due to a hip injury. She was slighted to meet Melanie Oudin.
They do have indoor courts but apparently decided not to play the main draw under the tents.
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova also withdrew from the tournament due to a hip injury. She was slighted to meet Melanie Oudin.
They do have indoor courts but apparently decided not to play the main draw under the tents.
Serena Commits To Toray Pan Pacific
Serena Williams will be sitting out of competition for a few weeks but the world no.1 said she will be back to the tennis court for the Toray Pan Pacific. The tournament is played on September 26.
The American is recovering from a foot surgery. The Toray Pan Pacific is played in Tokyo and currently features eight of the top 10 players in the WTA Tour ranking.
Defending and two-time champ Maria Sharapova, Vera Zvonareva, Francesca Schiavone, Caroline Wozniacki, and Jelena Jankovic have so far entered the event.
The American is recovering from a foot surgery. The Toray Pan Pacific is played in Tokyo and currently features eight of the top 10 players in the WTA Tour ranking.
Defending and two-time champ Maria Sharapova, Vera Zvonareva, Francesca Schiavone, Caroline Wozniacki, and Jelena Jankovic have so far entered the event.
Clijsters Says No Worry On Bad Hip
Kim Clijsters sustained the hip injury a couple of weeks ago in her loss to Vera Zvonareva in Montreal. But fear not because the defending US Open champ said she will be ready for her title defend next week.
"I am in no doubt over my participation in the US Open," she said. "I will likely have some strapping on my leg but that does not mean that I will not be at full fitness."
The US Open has already lost Justine Henin and Serena Williams, two big names, so far...at this moment.
"I am in no doubt over my participation in the US Open," she said. "I will likely have some strapping on my leg but that does not mean that I will not be at full fitness."
The US Open has already lost Justine Henin and Serena Williams, two big names, so far...at this moment.
Sabtu, 21 Agustus 2010
Murray Goes Vogue
Andy Murray is featured in the magazine Vogue currently. There are some very interesting photos with the Brit in it.
If you want to see some phots of from the shoot and read the article click on the link below.
Andy Murray's Vogue Magazine
If you want to see some phots of from the shoot and read the article click on the link below.
Andy Murray's Vogue Magazine
Quote of the Day
“I’ve never felt better on the court and I’ve never been more confident and I’ve never played better. So I kept that in the back of my head, that I’ve won a lot of matches this summer.”
~ Mardy Fish on his summer run on the hardcourt so far
~ Mardy Fish on his summer run on the hardcourt so far
New Haven Looks For New Sponsor
With Pilot Pen dropping its $2 million sponsorship after this year tournament in New Haven, the tournament is in a frenzy to look for a new title sponsor. Pilot Pen has been sponsoring the event for the last 14 years.
The end of the sponsorship was blamed on a the poor economy. Organizers for the tournamens hope this won't be the last of New Haven.
“We’ve gotten a lot of excitement and a lot of good feedback,” tournament director Anne Worcester said. “But in this economy companies are just not expanding their sports portfolio. We’ve gotten so close with some big international brands. But it’s got to be the right time, right place, and it’s got to fit in with their strategy.”
New Haven is a joint tournament for both WTA and ATP Tour so they better come up with a sponsor quick.
“I think we’re going to be looking at every conceivable scenario,” said USTA spokesman Chris Widmaier. “But our ultimate goal is to get a title sponsor, and we want to keep this as a combined event in New Haven.”
The end of the sponsorship was blamed on a the poor economy. Organizers for the tournamens hope this won't be the last of New Haven.
“We’ve gotten a lot of excitement and a lot of good feedback,” tournament director Anne Worcester said. “But in this economy companies are just not expanding their sports portfolio. We’ve gotten so close with some big international brands. But it’s got to be the right time, right place, and it’s got to fit in with their strategy.”
New Haven is a joint tournament for both WTA and ATP Tour so they better come up with a sponsor quick.
“I think we’re going to be looking at every conceivable scenario,” said USTA spokesman Chris Widmaier. “But our ultimate goal is to get a title sponsor, and we want to keep this as a combined event in New Haven.”
Ivanovic Sits Out New Haven
Ana Ivanovic was looking forwad to playing in New Haven to prepapre for the US Open but her ankle hasn't yet heal enough so she has withdrawn from the tournament.
"I'm really disappointed to be withdrawing," Ivanovic said. "I'd been looking forward to playing in New Haven ever since I had my wild card request accepted. I've really enjoyed being here the past few days: it's a beautiful city, and feels very European to me."
The Serb hit the practice court last Thursday and realized her ankle was still giving her some problem.
" I practiced for the first time on Thursday, but today when I went on court, I felt that it was getting worse and I was feeling a lot of pain. There is just no way I will be ready for the tournament."
"I'm really disappointed to be withdrawing," Ivanovic said. "I'd been looking forward to playing in New Haven ever since I had my wild card request accepted. I've really enjoyed being here the past few days: it's a beautiful city, and feels very European to me."
The Serb hit the practice court last Thursday and realized her ankle was still giving her some problem.
" I practiced for the first time on Thursday, but today when I went on court, I felt that it was getting worse and I was feeling a lot of pain. There is just no way I will be ready for the tournament."
Rain Falls on Montreal
The four ladies contesting the semifinals in Montreal only were able to play two games before the rain came. Caroline Wozniacki was leading Svetlana Kuznetsova, 2-0, earlier today before the rain came and the whole day was cancelled.
Vera Zvonareva and Victoria Azarenka were to play the other semifinals. This is not good news because the Pilot Pen Tennis event has already started and Wozniacki is to play there to.
The delay means she will have to play extra heading into New Haven next week.
Vera Zvonareva and Victoria Azarenka were to play the other semifinals. This is not good news because the Pilot Pen Tennis event has already started and Wozniacki is to play there to.
The delay means she will have to play extra heading into New Haven next week.
Del Potro Officially Withdraws From US Open
Reigning champ Juan MD Potro has officially withdrawn from the US Open. The Argentine said he is not yet ready to get back on the court.
Del Potro released a statement to ATP saying he was extremely sad that he could not play this year and added "but I have only started practicing in the last two weeks and unfortunately I cannot compete at the top level yet,” he said. “I look forward to returning to New York in 2011 and wish all the best to the tournament organizers and my fellow players.”
In the Open Era only Ken Rosewall in 1971 and Pete Sampras in 2003, didn't defend their titles. Sampras of course retired in 2002 and didn't return to defend.
Del Potro released a statement to ATP saying he was extremely sad that he could not play this year and added "but I have only started practicing in the last two weeks and unfortunately I cannot compete at the top level yet,” he said. “I look forward to returning to New York in 2011 and wish all the best to the tournament organizers and my fellow players.”
In the Open Era only Ken Rosewall in 1971 and Pete Sampras in 2003, didn't defend their titles. Sampras of course retired in 2002 and didn't return to defend.
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Semifinals
Roger Federer (3) def. Marcos Baghdatis 6-4, 6-3
Mardy Fish def. Andy Roddick (9) 4-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-1
Rogers Cup presented by National Bank Rogers Cup presented by National Bank
Semifinals
Caroline Wozniacki (2) vs. Svetlana Kuznetsova (11) 2-0
Vera Zvonareva (8) vs. Victoria Azarenka (10)
Semifinals
Roger Federer (3) def. Marcos Baghdatis 6-4, 6-3
Mardy Fish def. Andy Roddick (9) 4-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-1
Rogers Cup presented by National Bank Rogers Cup presented by National Bank
Semifinals
Caroline Wozniacki (2) vs. Svetlana Kuznetsova (11) 2-0
Vera Zvonareva (8) vs. Victoria Azarenka (10)
Jumat, 20 Agustus 2010
Roddick, Fish Stun Top Seeds
Just when Americans were shaking their heads on why no men from the USA are in the Top 10, Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish both pulled off stunning victories over top seeds in Cincinnati. Roddick knocked off Novak Djokovic in straight sets while Fish dropped Andy Murray in three sets.
Murray needed medical treatment to his injured leg in the second set. This is also mean he will have only one week to recuperate until the US Open.
Fish and Roddick will be meeting each other in the semifinals.
Murray needed medical treatment to his injured leg in the second set. This is also mean he will have only one week to recuperate until the US Open.
Fish and Roddick will be meeting each other in the semifinals.
Serena Withdraws From US Open
Serena Williams has officially withdrawn from the US Open. The world no.1 says from a statement she still needs time to recover from foot surgery.
Williams last played at the exhibition match against Kim Clijsters in Belgium. She replaced the injured Justine Henin, who has ended her season due to her elbow injured from Wimbledon.
Ironically, Clijsters also injured her thigh earlier today in her loss to Vera Zvonareva in Montreal. The Belgian lost in three sets.
Williams last played at the exhibition match against Kim Clijsters in Belgium. She replaced the injured Justine Henin, who has ended her season due to her elbow injured from Wimbledon.
Ironically, Clijsters also injured her thigh earlier today in her loss to Vera Zvonareva in Montreal. The Belgian lost in three sets.
Federer Takes 6th For Forbes Top Paid Male Athletes
Considering there were a bunch of female tennis players on the female list, Roger Federer only placed 6th on the male list even though he made $43 million. Of course, Tiger Woods still leads with $638 million.
While tennis and golf take most of the spots in the top 10 for the women, there were a variety of sports on the men's side. Sports is still a man's game and you can see it just by the amount of money being paid for the contracts.
To see the full list, visit the link below:
Forbes Top Male Athletes
While tennis and golf take most of the spots in the top 10 for the women, there were a variety of sports on the men's side. Sports is still a man's game and you can see it just by the amount of money being paid for the contracts.
To see the full list, visit the link below:
Forbes Top Male Athletes
Nadal Rallies Past Benneteau After Saving Match Point
It was a tough day for many of the top players in Cincinnati yesterday. Roger Federer probably enjoyed his nemesis fighting in the heat while he got a walkover from Philipp Kohlschreiber.
Andy Roddick needed six match points to get rid of Robin Soderling and finally won a tiebreak against the Swede after losing four of them; the fourth including the second set he lost last night. Andy Murray also survived a big test from Ernist Gulbis and took out the third set tiebreak.
Top ranked Rafael Nadal got the scare of his life when he had to face a match point against Julien Bennetau in the second set after losing the first. Nadal was up 4-1 in the break but then was down 5-6.
He saved the match point and advanced.
"A match like this gives me a lot of confidence," Nadal said. "It's important for everything. A match point? Yeah. I am doing this well. I am playing aggressive. But I need to do better the next few days."
Andy Roddick needed six match points to get rid of Robin Soderling and finally won a tiebreak against the Swede after losing four of them; the fourth including the second set he lost last night. Andy Murray also survived a big test from Ernist Gulbis and took out the third set tiebreak.
Top ranked Rafael Nadal got the scare of his life when he had to face a match point against Julien Bennetau in the second set after losing the first. Nadal was up 4-1 in the break but then was down 5-6.
He saved the match point and advanced.
"A match like this gives me a lot of confidence," Nadal said. "It's important for everything. A match point? Yeah. I am doing this well. I am playing aggressive. But I need to do better the next few days."
Querrey Pulls Out of New Haven
Sam Querrey has been playing a lot of tennis this summer season heading into the US Open. It looks like the guy is taking a breather next week.
With only one week to go, Querrey will be sitting out next week from New Haven. He has planned to play at the tournament but decided to skip it to prepare for the US Open.
Taylor Dent and Donald Young were both awarded wildcards into the event.
With only one week to go, Querrey will be sitting out next week from New Haven. He has planned to play at the tournament but decided to skip it to prepare for the US Open.
Taylor Dent and Donald Young were both awarded wildcards into the event.
Sharapova Tops Forbes Highest Paid Female Athlete
Maria Sharapova has been named the highest female athlete again this year due to her eight-year contract with Nike worth $70 million which was announced earlier this year. This is not including other sponsorships beside from Nike.
Sharapova's income is estimated at $24.5 million. Serena Williams follows with $20.2, Venus Williams at $15.4, racer Danica Patrick is 4th with $12, 2010 Olympic gold medalist Kim Yu-Na is 5th with $9.7, and Ana Ivanovic is at 7th with $7.2 million.
Ivanovic's countrywoman Jelena Jankovic is 8th with $5.3. of the top 10, most are tennis players and golfers.
To check out the full list go to the link below:
Forbes Top Female Athletes
Sharapova's income is estimated at $24.5 million. Serena Williams follows with $20.2, Venus Williams at $15.4, racer Danica Patrick is 4th with $12, 2010 Olympic gold medalist Kim Yu-Na is 5th with $9.7, and Ana Ivanovic is at 7th with $7.2 million.
Ivanovic's countrywoman Jelena Jankovic is 8th with $5.3. of the top 10, most are tennis players and golfers.
To check out the full list go to the link below:
Forbes Top Female Athletes
Western & Southern Financial Group Masters
Third Round
Rafael Nadal (1) def. Julien Benneteau 5-7, 7-6 (8-6), 6-2
Novak Djokovic (2) def. David Nalbandian 6-1, 7-6 (9-7)
Roger Federer (3) def. Philipp Kohlschreiber walkover
Andy Murray (4) def. Ernests Gulbis 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-4)
Andy Roddick (9) def. Robin Soderling (5) 6-4, 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-5)
Nikolay Davydenko (6) def. David Ferrer (10) 4-6, 6-3, 7-5
Marcos Baghdatis def. Tomas Berdych (7) 7-5, 6-4
Mardy Fish def. Richard Gasquet 7-5, 6-2
Rafael Nadal (1) def. Julien Benneteau 5-7, 7-6 (8-6), 6-2
Novak Djokovic (2) def. David Nalbandian 6-1, 7-6 (9-7)
Roger Federer (3) def. Philipp Kohlschreiber walkover
Andy Murray (4) def. Ernests Gulbis 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-4)
Andy Roddick (9) def. Robin Soderling (5) 6-4, 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-5)
Nikolay Davydenko (6) def. David Ferrer (10) 4-6, 6-3, 7-5
Marcos Baghdatis def. Tomas Berdych (7) 7-5, 6-4
Mardy Fish def. Richard Gasquet 7-5, 6-2
Rogers Cup presented by National Bank
Third Round
Caroline Wozniacki (2) def. Flavia Pennetta (15) 4-6, 6-3, 6-1
Jie Zheng def. Elena Dementieva (4) 7-6 (7-3), 6-4
Kim Clijsters (5) def. Kaia Kanepi 6-2, 6-1
Francesca Schiavone (6) def. Dinara Safina 6-4, 6-3
Svetlana Kuznetsova (11) def. Agnieszka Radwanska (7) 6-4, 1-6, 6-3
Vera Zvonareva (8) def. Agnes Szavay 6-3, 6-3
Victoria Azarenka (10) def. Na Li (9) 6-3, 6-3
Marion Bartoli (17) def. Iveta Benesova 6-0, 6-1
Caroline Wozniacki (2) def. Flavia Pennetta (15) 4-6, 6-3, 6-1
Jie Zheng def. Elena Dementieva (4) 7-6 (7-3), 6-4
Kim Clijsters (5) def. Kaia Kanepi 6-2, 6-1
Francesca Schiavone (6) def. Dinara Safina 6-4, 6-3
Svetlana Kuznetsova (11) def. Agnieszka Radwanska (7) 6-4, 1-6, 6-3
Vera Zvonareva (8) def. Agnes Szavay 6-3, 6-3
Victoria Azarenka (10) def. Na Li (9) 6-3, 6-3
Marion Bartoli (17) def. Iveta Benesova 6-0, 6-1
Safina Enters New Haven
Dinara Safina has entered next week tournament in New Haven. She joins three other top eight ranked women in the world at the tournament.
New Haven is a joint tournament. It is the last tournament before the US Open.
The Russian is playing well so far this week in Montreal on her comeback road.
New Haven is a joint tournament. It is the last tournament before the US Open.
The Russian is playing well so far this week in Montreal on her comeback road.
Kamis, 19 Agustus 2010
A Note From Serena Williams
"Hey Guys,
How are you all? I am well. I know that you all are concerned about my foot but I am healing. I thank you all for the support on twitter and facebook! It means a lot to me knowing that you all are expressing your concerns. I will be back soon so there is no need to worry or be alarmed. I read your messages just in case you are wondering. Please, do not be upset if I do NOT reply because I try to reply to all of you."
~ from her official website, http://www.serenawilliams.com/
How are you all? I am well. I know that you all are concerned about my foot but I am healing. I thank you all for the support on twitter and facebook! It means a lot to me knowing that you all are expressing your concerns. I will be back soon so there is no need to worry or be alarmed. I read your messages just in case you are wondering. Please, do not be upset if I do NOT reply because I try to reply to all of you."
~ from her official website, http://www.serenawilliams.com/
Blake Hopes For Good New Haven Showing
James Blake lost to Denis Istomin in Cincinnati this week and he has already gained a wildcard into the US Open and New Haven next week. The American hopes he will have the home crowd on his side next week to boost his US Open preparation.
"I know what would be best for me is to have a real rest and get my body healthy," said Blake. "But I really want to play New Haven and I really want to play at the U.S. Open, so I know we're gonna be kind of playing beat the clock and see if I can be as healthy as possible going in there."
Blake has been struggling with injuries of late.
"If I'm at the point where I'm at today and not feeling any better than I did today, then I don't know if I'll be able to," he added. "But I really think with a couple days off I'll be able to be a lot better. The hometown crowds there will hopefully lift my spirits a lot, and I'll have a whole a lot to play for."
"I know what would be best for me is to have a real rest and get my body healthy," said Blake. "But I really want to play New Haven and I really want to play at the U.S. Open, so I know we're gonna be kind of playing beat the clock and see if I can be as healthy as possible going in there."
Blake has been struggling with injuries of late.
"If I'm at the point where I'm at today and not feeling any better than I did today, then I don't know if I'll be able to," he added. "But I really think with a couple days off I'll be able to be a lot better. The hometown crowds there will hopefully lift my spirits a lot, and I'll have a whole a lot to play for."
Ivanovic Eyes New Haven Return
Good news from Ana Ivanovic's camp today. The former French Open champ is looking to return to New Haven next week to prepare for the US Open.
Ivanovic injured her ankle last week in Cincinnati but posted on her website she is getting better and hopes to be back by next week.
"I had almost non-stop icing for two days, to prevent swelling. My ankle has reacted quite well to the treatment and I still hope to play in New Haven next week," Ivanovic posted on her website. ""It’s going to be touch and go, but fingers crossed.
I’m in close contact with doctors, my new physio is doing a great job and together we are doing everything we can to be back on the court as quickly as possible, without taking any risks."
Ivanovic injured her ankle last week in Cincinnati but posted on her website she is getting better and hopes to be back by next week.
"I had almost non-stop icing for two days, to prevent swelling. My ankle has reacted quite well to the treatment and I still hope to play in New Haven next week," Ivanovic posted on her website. ""It’s going to be touch and go, but fingers crossed.
I’m in close contact with doctors, my new physio is doing a great job and together we are doing everything we can to be back on the court as quickly as possible, without taking any risks."
Moya Becomes A Happy Daddy
Former world no.1 and French Open champ Carlos Moya has become a father. He and his girlfriend, Caroline Cerezuela, became proud parents of a baby girl.
They named her Carla. She was born yesterday.
Congratulation to the couples!
They named her Carla. She was born yesterday.
Congratulation to the couples!
Aussie Koellerer Gets Suspension For Betting
The Tennis Integrity Unit said Thursday Australian player, Daniel Koellerer, has been given a three-month suspension ban after admitting to using his personal website to facilitate betting on matches. The 27-year-old, ranked 134th in the world, was also fined with $19,250.
Koellerer's website has a link to a betting website and now he is in the boiler.
"Tennis Integrity Unit investigation found that Mr. Koellerer's personal website carried details of betting odds on tennis matches and provided links to allow users to place bets," a statement said. "The offence of facilitating betting contravenes Article D1b of the Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Program."
Maybe they should just stick with the casino??
Koellerer's website has a link to a betting website and now he is in the boiler.
"Tennis Integrity Unit investigation found that Mr. Koellerer's personal website carried details of betting odds on tennis matches and provided links to allow users to place bets," a statement said. "The offence of facilitating betting contravenes Article D1b of the Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Program."
Maybe they should just stick with the casino??
Injury Hits Isner
It is that time of the year! Players are exhausted and knees, ankles, and all other body parts are falling apart.
John Isner joined the list of injury casualty less than a week away from the US Open yesterday when he twisted his right ankle. The American was playing against David Nalbandian and was up 5-4 in the first set when he retired.
After hopping in pain and then getting some treatment to his ankle, Isner retired from the match. He pulled out of the doubles too.
John Isner joined the list of injury casualty less than a week away from the US Open yesterday when he twisted his right ankle. The American was playing against David Nalbandian and was up 5-4 in the first set when he retired.
After hopping in pain and then getting some treatment to his ankle, Isner retired from the match. He pulled out of the doubles too.
Western & Southern Financial Group Masters
Second Round
Rafael Nadal (1) def. Taylor Dent 6-2, 7-5
Novak Djokovic (2) def. Viktor Troicki 6-3, 7-5
Roger Federer (3) def. Denis Istomin 5-2 retired
Andy Murray (4) def. Jeremy Chardy 6-3, 6-7 (3-7), 6-2
Robin Soderling (5) def. Lleyton Hewitt 4-6, 6-3, 7-5
Nikolay Davydenko (6) def. Robby Ginepri 6-2, 6-7 (5-7), 6-2
Mardy Fish def. Fernando Verdasco (8) 7-6 (7-1), 7-6 (7-4)
Andy Roddick (9) def. Thiemo De Bakker 7-6 (7-4), 6-4
David Ferrer (10) def. Sam Querrey 7-5, 6-2
Ernests Gulbis def. Jurgen Melzer (13) 6-7 (8-10), 6-3, 7-6 (7-5)
Julien Benneteau def. Stanislas Wawrinka 6-4, 6-2
David Nalbandian def. John Isner 4-5 retired
Richard Gasquet def. Michael Berrer 6-4, 6-2
Philipp Kohlschreiber def. Alejandro Falla 6-0, 1-6, 6-3
Rafael Nadal (1) def. Taylor Dent 6-2, 7-5
Novak Djokovic (2) def. Viktor Troicki 6-3, 7-5
Roger Federer (3) def. Denis Istomin 5-2 retired
Andy Murray (4) def. Jeremy Chardy 6-3, 6-7 (3-7), 6-2
Robin Soderling (5) def. Lleyton Hewitt 4-6, 6-3, 7-5
Nikolay Davydenko (6) def. Robby Ginepri 6-2, 6-7 (5-7), 6-2
Mardy Fish def. Fernando Verdasco (8) 7-6 (7-1), 7-6 (7-4)
Andy Roddick (9) def. Thiemo De Bakker 7-6 (7-4), 6-4
David Ferrer (10) def. Sam Querrey 7-5, 6-2
Ernests Gulbis def. Jurgen Melzer (13) 6-7 (8-10), 6-3, 7-6 (7-5)
Julien Benneteau def. Stanislas Wawrinka 6-4, 6-2
David Nalbandian def. John Isner 4-5 retired
Richard Gasquet def. Michael Berrer 6-4, 6-2
Philipp Kohlschreiber def. Alejandro Falla 6-0, 1-6, 6-3
Rogers Cup
Second Round
Caroline Wozniacki (2) def. Patty Schnyder 7-5, 7-5
Elena Dementieva (4) def. Klara Zakopalova 6-2, 6-4
Kim Clijsters (5) def. Bethanie Mattek-Sands 4-6, 6-4, 6-3
Francesca Schiavone (6) def. Ekaterina Makarova 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-2
Agnieszka Radwanska (7) def. Vania King 6-0, 6-3
Victoria Azarenka (10) def. Maria Kirilenko 6-4, 6-1
Svetlana Kuznetsova (11) def. Timea Bacsinszky 7-6 (8-6), 6-4
Agnes Szavay def. Yanina Wickmayer (13) 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 6-4
Flavia Pennetta (15) def. Alisa Kleybanova 6-3, 6-3
Jie Zheng def. Aravane Rezai (16) 5-7, 7-6 (8-6), 6-1
Marion Bartoli (17) def. Kimiko Date Krumm walkover
Kaia Kanepi def. Sybille Bammer 7-5, 6-2
Dinara Safina def. Nadia Petrova 7-5, 4-6, 6-4
Caroline Wozniacki (2) def. Patty Schnyder 7-5, 7-5
Elena Dementieva (4) def. Klara Zakopalova 6-2, 6-4
Kim Clijsters (5) def. Bethanie Mattek-Sands 4-6, 6-4, 6-3
Francesca Schiavone (6) def. Ekaterina Makarova 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-2
Agnieszka Radwanska (7) def. Vania King 6-0, 6-3
Victoria Azarenka (10) def. Maria Kirilenko 6-4, 6-1
Svetlana Kuznetsova (11) def. Timea Bacsinszky 7-6 (8-6), 6-4
Agnes Szavay def. Yanina Wickmayer (13) 6-7 (5-7), 6-3, 6-4
Flavia Pennetta (15) def. Alisa Kleybanova 6-3, 6-3
Jie Zheng def. Aravane Rezai (16) 5-7, 7-6 (8-6), 6-1
Marion Bartoli (17) def. Kimiko Date Krumm walkover
Kaia Kanepi def. Sybille Bammer 7-5, 6-2
Dinara Safina def. Nadia Petrova 7-5, 4-6, 6-4
Rabu, 18 Agustus 2010
Razzano Receives US Open Wildcard
Veteran Virginia Razzano of France is among one of the few who have received a wildcard into the US Open this year. The USTA gave Razzano, Kiki Vandeweghe, Chelsey Gullickson, Coco Vandeweghe, Jamie Hampton, Christina McHale, Shelby Rogers, and Sophie Ferguson each a wildcard into the event.
The last wildcard will be going to the woman who wins the USTA Playoffs in Florida.
Razzano has two career WTA titles, including the Japan Open in 2007 where she defeated Venus Williams in three sets.
The last wildcard will be going to the woman who wins the USTA Playoffs in Florida.
Razzano has two career WTA titles, including the Japan Open in 2007 where she defeated Venus Williams in three sets.
Safina and Ivanovic: BFF Like Never Before
Two years ago, both Ana Ivanovic and Dinara Safina were at the top of their games and both met in the final of the French Open. Ivanovic prevailed and won her maiden slam in 2008.
It has been quite a fall for both of them since then. The two have been practicing together and hanging out on and off the courts, but it was not like this before as Safina admitted during a press conference last week in Cincinnati.
"The funny thing is, we've been so long on the Tour and we never really talked with each other," Safina said. "I knew she'd been going through some tough moments, but I didn't know her… I felt she was much more protected, or closed."
Both girls are not enjoying the company of each other and go out to dinner once in a while.
"We practiced and it was like, Okay, so let's go for dinner," said Safina. "We went for dinner, and really she's a very nice girl. We had so much fun. She's playing much better, and I just wish her really good luck."
It has been quite a fall for both of them since then. The two have been practicing together and hanging out on and off the courts, but it was not like this before as Safina admitted during a press conference last week in Cincinnati.
"The funny thing is, we've been so long on the Tour and we never really talked with each other," Safina said. "I knew she'd been going through some tough moments, but I didn't know her… I felt she was much more protected, or closed."
Both girls are not enjoying the company of each other and go out to dinner once in a while.
"We practiced and it was like, Okay, so let's go for dinner," said Safina. "We went for dinner, and really she's a very nice girl. We had so much fun. She's playing much better, and I just wish her really good luck."
Murray Enjoying Coachless Time
Andy Murray has been without a coach for while and after winning in Toronto last week, he knows he can go without one. The Brit has admitted he is enjoying his time alone without a coach.
"I feel a lot of freedom," Murray said Tuesday. "I've only been a few weeks on my own. But I played some of my best tennis last week, I don't know if it's from not having a coach or not. But I know I've improved since Wimbledon."
His win over David Nalbandian, Rafael Nadal, and final-nemesis Roger Federer last week put a lot of confidence that he can go alone.
"I won't have a coach at the US Open. After that I'll have a break to sit down and think about it," Murray said. "I don't want to rush into choosing anyone. It's a big decision. You spend a lot of time with a coach and you want that relationship to last as long as possible. I need to think long and hard. In some ways it's nice not to have a coach for a while. I have more responsibility to figure out a few things by myself on court."
Murray won six titles last year, but has only captured one this year, which was last week in Toronto.
"I feel a lot of freedom," Murray said Tuesday. "I've only been a few weeks on my own. But I played some of my best tennis last week, I don't know if it's from not having a coach or not. But I know I've improved since Wimbledon."
His win over David Nalbandian, Rafael Nadal, and final-nemesis Roger Federer last week put a lot of confidence that he can go alone.
"I won't have a coach at the US Open. After that I'll have a break to sit down and think about it," Murray said. "I don't want to rush into choosing anyone. It's a big decision. You spend a lot of time with a coach and you want that relationship to last as long as possible. I need to think long and hard. In some ways it's nice not to have a coach for a while. I have more responsibility to figure out a few things by myself on court."
Murray won six titles last year, but has only captured one this year, which was last week in Toronto.
Del Potro Goes Without Pain
If you are a fan of Juan MD Potro, there is more good news coming out of the Argentine's camp. Del Potro's trainer, Diego Rivas, told the newspaper, Clarin, the reigning US Open champ is doing well and is without pain.
"Juan Martin is without pain and everything's he's done up to this moment is without pain," Diego Rivas said.
He added Del Potro will be practicing in Miami because the weather is getting cooler in Buenos Aires. No words on his withdrawal from the US Open but it looks very much like so.
"Juan Martin is without pain and everything's he's done up to this moment is without pain," Diego Rivas said.
He added Del Potro will be practicing in Miami because the weather is getting cooler in Buenos Aires. No words on his withdrawal from the US Open but it looks very much like so.
Venus Gears Up For US Open
Venus Williams has not played since Wimbledon, and like her sister, Serena, both are still entered in the US Open. Venus withdrew from Cincinnati and Montreal due to a knee injury.
"I was not feeling 100 percent and I am very sad I wasn’t able to go back to Cincinnati and make my first appearance in Montreal," Venus wrote on her official website. "But I am getting geared up to play in New York in just a couple of weeks. I have been training very hard in the gym and getting back on the court."
Venus has spent her time off focusing on her schoolwork the last couple of weeks.
"I was not feeling 100 percent and I am very sad I wasn’t able to go back to Cincinnati and make my first appearance in Montreal," Venus wrote on her official website. "But I am getting geared up to play in New York in just a couple of weeks. I have been training very hard in the gym and getting back on the court."
Venus has spent her time off focusing on her schoolwork the last couple of weeks.
Henin Ends Season
Justine Henin has announced she will be taking the rest of the 2010 season off due to her lingering elbow injury. The Belgian sustained the injury during her quarterfinals loss to Kim Clijsters.
She has not played since that match and has decided to take a rest to prepare for the 2011 season.
“I took several medical examinations and it is going in the right direction,” Henin said. “But it is still a slow recovery, so I need to be patient again until the end of 2010.”
She won Stuttgart and Den Bosch this year. Henin plans to make her comeback next year at the Hopman Cup.
She has not played since that match and has decided to take a rest to prepare for the 2011 season.
“I took several medical examinations and it is going in the right direction,” Henin said. “But it is still a slow recovery, so I need to be patient again until the end of 2010.”
She won Stuttgart and Den Bosch this year. Henin plans to make her comeback next year at the Hopman Cup.
Rogers Cup
Second Round
Iveta Benesova def. Jelena Jankovic (1) 7-6 (7-3), 6-3
Vera Zvonareva (8) def. Yaroslava Shvedova 6-2, 6-1
Na Li (9) def. Jarmila Groth 6-3, 6-2
First Round
Victoria Azarenka (10) def. Kateryna Bondarenko 6-1, 6-1
Svetlana Kuznetsova (11) def. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 7-5, 4-6, 6-1
Yanina Wickmayer (13) def. Olga Govortsova 6-3, 7-6 (9-7)
Kaia Kanepi def. Shahar Peer (14) 6-3, 6-3
Flavia Pennetta (15) def. Daniela Hantuchova 6-0, 7-5
Aravane Rezai (16) def. Petra Kvitova 6-7 (1-7), 7-5, 6-3
Marion Bartoli (17) def. Valerie Tetreault 6-1, 6-0
Kimiko Date Krumm def. Monica Niculescu 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 6-2
Agnes Szavay def. Gisela Dulko 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7-3)
Yaroslava Shvedova def. Angelique Kerber 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-4
Patty Schnyder def. Virginie Razzano 6-7 (4-7), 7-5, 6-3
Klara Zakopalova def. Stephanie Dubois 4-6, 7-5, 6-3
Nadia Petrova def. Lucie Safarova 7-5, 4-6, 6-3
Bethanie Mattek-Sands def. Melanie Oudin 6-1, 6-4
Iveta Benesova def. Sara Errani 6-3, 6-2
Ekaterina Makarova def. Lucie Hradecka 6-0, 6-4
Timea Bacsinszky def. Aleksandra Wozniak 6-3, 6-2
Dinara Safina def. Andrea Petkovic 6-3, 6-3
Alisa Kleybanova def. Heidi El Tabakh 6-1, 6-2
Jarmila Groth def. Alona Bondarenko 7-6 (11-9), 6-2
Sybille Bammer def. Alexandra Dulgheru 6-2, 3-6, 6-3
Maria Kirilenko def. Dominika Cibulkova 6-0, 6-3
Jie Zheng def. Katarina Srebotnik 6-3, 6-2
Vania King def. Anabel Medina Garrigues 4-6, 6-1, 6-2
Iveta Benesova def. Jelena Jankovic (1) 7-6 (7-3), 6-3
Vera Zvonareva (8) def. Yaroslava Shvedova 6-2, 6-1
Na Li (9) def. Jarmila Groth 6-3, 6-2
First Round
Victoria Azarenka (10) def. Kateryna Bondarenko 6-1, 6-1
Svetlana Kuznetsova (11) def. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 7-5, 4-6, 6-1
Yanina Wickmayer (13) def. Olga Govortsova 6-3, 7-6 (9-7)
Kaia Kanepi def. Shahar Peer (14) 6-3, 6-3
Flavia Pennetta (15) def. Daniela Hantuchova 6-0, 7-5
Aravane Rezai (16) def. Petra Kvitova 6-7 (1-7), 7-5, 6-3
Marion Bartoli (17) def. Valerie Tetreault 6-1, 6-0
Kimiko Date Krumm def. Monica Niculescu 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 6-2
Agnes Szavay def. Gisela Dulko 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (7-3)
Yaroslava Shvedova def. Angelique Kerber 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-4
Patty Schnyder def. Virginie Razzano 6-7 (4-7), 7-5, 6-3
Klara Zakopalova def. Stephanie Dubois 4-6, 7-5, 6-3
Nadia Petrova def. Lucie Safarova 7-5, 4-6, 6-3
Bethanie Mattek-Sands def. Melanie Oudin 6-1, 6-4
Iveta Benesova def. Sara Errani 6-3, 6-2
Ekaterina Makarova def. Lucie Hradecka 6-0, 6-4
Timea Bacsinszky def. Aleksandra Wozniak 6-3, 6-2
Dinara Safina def. Andrea Petkovic 6-3, 6-3
Alisa Kleybanova def. Heidi El Tabakh 6-1, 6-2
Jarmila Groth def. Alona Bondarenko 7-6 (11-9), 6-2
Sybille Bammer def. Alexandra Dulgheru 6-2, 3-6, 6-3
Maria Kirilenko def. Dominika Cibulkova 6-0, 6-3
Jie Zheng def. Katarina Srebotnik 6-3, 6-2
Vania King def. Anabel Medina Garrigues 4-6, 6-1, 6-2
Western & Southern Financial Group Masters
Second Round
Tomas Berdych (7) def. Paul-Henri Mathieu 6-4, 6-4
Marcos Baghdatis def. Thomaz Bellucci 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7-4)
First Round
Andy Roddick (9) def. Sergiy Stakhovsky 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-1
David Ferrer (10) def. Alexandr Dolgopolov 3-6, 6-3, 6-4
Richard Gasquet def. Mikhail Youzhny (12) 2-6, 6-4, 6-1
Jurgen Melzer (13) def. Santiago Giraldo 6-1, 6-4
Stanislas Wawrinka def. Nicolas Almagro (14) 6-3, 6-3
David Nalbandian def. Ivan Ljubicic (15) 7-5, 6-0
Alejandro Falla def. Gael Monfils (16) 6-3, 6-4
Taylor Dent def. Feliciano Lopez 6-3, 6-2
John Isner def. Lukasz Kubot 6-2, 6-3
Philipp Kohlschreiber def. Horacio Zeballos 6-7 (2-7), 6-3, 6-4
Jeremy Chardy def. Florian Mayer 6-2, 7-6 (7-4)
Mardy Fish def. Gilles Simon 7-6 (7-4), 7-5
Thomaz Bellucci def. Benjamin Becker 7-6 (8-6), 7-5
Paul-Henri Mathieu def. Victor Hanescu 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (7-2), 6-3
Lleyton Hewitt vs. Hao Lu
Robby Ginepri def. Somdev Dev Varman 6-7 (3-7), 7-6 (7-4), 6-2
Ernests Gulbis def. Donald Young 7-6 (7-5), 6-4
Julien Benneteau def. Michael Llodra 3-6, 6-3, 6-2
Michael Berrer def. Tommy Robredo 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-6 (10-8)
Viktor Troicki def. Radek Stepanek 7-5, 6-1
Thiemo De Bakker def. Juan Monaco 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3
Lleyton Hewitt def. Yen-Hsun Lu 6-4, 4-0 retired
Sam Querrey def. Philipp Petzschner 6-1, 6-4
Denis Istomin vs. Byron Black
Denis Istomin def. James Blake 6-3, 6-0
Gilles Simon vs. Martin Fischer
Tomas Berdych (7) def. Paul-Henri Mathieu 6-4, 6-4
Marcos Baghdatis def. Thomaz Bellucci 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7-4)
First Round
Andy Roddick (9) def. Sergiy Stakhovsky 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-1
David Ferrer (10) def. Alexandr Dolgopolov 3-6, 6-3, 6-4
Richard Gasquet def. Mikhail Youzhny (12) 2-6, 6-4, 6-1
Jurgen Melzer (13) def. Santiago Giraldo 6-1, 6-4
Stanislas Wawrinka def. Nicolas Almagro (14) 6-3, 6-3
David Nalbandian def. Ivan Ljubicic (15) 7-5, 6-0
Alejandro Falla def. Gael Monfils (16) 6-3, 6-4
Taylor Dent def. Feliciano Lopez 6-3, 6-2
John Isner def. Lukasz Kubot 6-2, 6-3
Philipp Kohlschreiber def. Horacio Zeballos 6-7 (2-7), 6-3, 6-4
Jeremy Chardy def. Florian Mayer 6-2, 7-6 (7-4)
Mardy Fish def. Gilles Simon 7-6 (7-4), 7-5
Thomaz Bellucci def. Benjamin Becker 7-6 (8-6), 7-5
Paul-Henri Mathieu def. Victor Hanescu 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (7-2), 6-3
Lleyton Hewitt vs. Hao Lu
Robby Ginepri def. Somdev Dev Varman 6-7 (3-7), 7-6 (7-4), 6-2
Ernests Gulbis def. Donald Young 7-6 (7-5), 6-4
Julien Benneteau def. Michael Llodra 3-6, 6-3, 6-2
Michael Berrer def. Tommy Robredo 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-6 (10-8)
Viktor Troicki def. Radek Stepanek 7-5, 6-1
Thiemo De Bakker def. Juan Monaco 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3
Lleyton Hewitt def. Yen-Hsun Lu 6-4, 4-0 retired
Sam Querrey def. Philipp Petzschner 6-1, 6-4
Denis Istomin vs. Byron Black
Denis Istomin def. James Blake 6-3, 6-0
Gilles Simon vs. Martin Fischer
Selasa, 17 Agustus 2010
Blake Among Wildcard Winners For US Open
Two-time quarterfinalist James Blake is getting a good deal from the USTA. The American is among some of the early wildcard winners for the year last Grand Slam.
Blake joins Bradley Klahn, Jack Sock, Ryan Sweeting, Donald Young, Carsten Ball, and Guillaume Rufin into the tournament. The eight wildcard will be going to the Playoff winner of the US Open Playoffs from the USTA beginning this Wednesday.
Blake joins Bradley Klahn, Jack Sock, Ryan Sweeting, Donald Young, Carsten Ball, and Guillaume Rufin into the tournament. The eight wildcard will be going to the Playoff winner of the US Open Playoffs from the USTA beginning this Wednesday.
USTA Wildcard Playoff Update
With the US Open only less than two weeks to go, time is almost here for one lucky man and one lucky woman to get a wildcard into the tournament as they are slowly narrowing down the fields. All over the country, amateur tennis players have played their hearts out during the summer to get into the Open.
Now, only 16 players are left and only two will be able to get into the playoffs. If they are good enough, they might even get into the main draw.
"Our wild card tournaments for the Australian and French Opens have shown that our philosophy of letting our top emerging players compete for the opportunity to play at the highest levels is working," said Patrick McEnroe, General Manager, USTA Player Development. "I believe that applying this process to the US Open sends a strong message to our players that opportunities such as a US Open wild card are meant to be earned through hard work, dedication and competition."
The list below names the 16 players who have made it through:
Men
Chase Buchanan – New Albany, Ohio
Andrea Collarini – Boca Raton, Fla.
Alexander Domijan – Wesley Chapel, Fla
Ryan Harrison – Bradenton, Fla.
Jarmere Jenkins – College Park, Ga.
Steve Johnson – Orange, Calif.
Austin Krajicek – Brandon, Fla.
Tim Smyczek – Milwaukee, Wis.
Women
Julia Boserup – Boca Raton, Fla.
Madison Brengle – Dover, Del.
Beatrice Capra – Ellicott City, Md.
Irina Falconi – Jupiter, Fla.
Nicole Gibbs – Santa Monica, Calif.
Krista Hardebeck – Santa Ana, Calif.
Madison Keys – Boca Raton, Fla.
Alison Riske – McMurray, Pa.
The playoffs will be played on August 18-20 in Florida. Men will play five sets like the real tournaments, which will suck for them.
But they have about a week of rest before the real tournament so enough time to rest for the men.
Now, only 16 players are left and only two will be able to get into the playoffs. If they are good enough, they might even get into the main draw.
"Our wild card tournaments for the Australian and French Opens have shown that our philosophy of letting our top emerging players compete for the opportunity to play at the highest levels is working," said Patrick McEnroe, General Manager, USTA Player Development. "I believe that applying this process to the US Open sends a strong message to our players that opportunities such as a US Open wild card are meant to be earned through hard work, dedication and competition."
The list below names the 16 players who have made it through:
Men
Chase Buchanan – New Albany, Ohio
Andrea Collarini – Boca Raton, Fla.
Alexander Domijan – Wesley Chapel, Fla
Ryan Harrison – Bradenton, Fla.
Jarmere Jenkins – College Park, Ga.
Steve Johnson – Orange, Calif.
Austin Krajicek – Brandon, Fla.
Tim Smyczek – Milwaukee, Wis.
Women
Julia Boserup – Boca Raton, Fla.
Madison Brengle – Dover, Del.
Beatrice Capra – Ellicott City, Md.
Irina Falconi – Jupiter, Fla.
Nicole Gibbs – Santa Monica, Calif.
Krista Hardebeck – Santa Ana, Calif.
Madison Keys – Boca Raton, Fla.
Alison Riske – McMurray, Pa.
The playoffs will be played on August 18-20 in Florida. Men will play five sets like the real tournaments, which will suck for them.
But they have about a week of rest before the real tournament so enough time to rest for the men.
Quote of the Day
“I’m just playing a bit freer. I was going for my shots more today. You know, just felt pretty calm on the court all week, and if you can put sort of the emotions and how you’re feeling into I guess the way you’re playing rather than sort of showing it after every point, sort of saving up and putting into the points and the rallies, I felt like it worked well. It was one of the best weeks I’ve had, it was just kind of expressing myself with the way I was playing. I played pretty free flowing tennis and didn’t get too nervous.”
~ Andy Murray in Toronto
~ Andy Murray in Toronto
Safina Advances in Montreal
Dinara Safina has fallen all the way down to number 70 on the ranking but she hopes Montreal will be a place for her to have a better start for the 2010 season. Since her back injury the Russian has struggled mightily but she won her first match against Andrea Petkovic at the Rogers Cup and is happy to be back.
"It's a nice feeling to be back. I've played my best tennis here," Safina said. "When I went on the court the people cheered and it was really nice. I'll try to win more and hopefully they'll put me on Centre Court so I can feel that again."
The Russian won this event back in 2008 over Dominika Cibulkova. She will be facing either Nadia Petrova or Lucie Safarova in the next round.
Elena Dementieva is the defending champion. She defeated Maria Sharapova, who pulled out of the event due to foot injury, last year to win.
"It's a nice feeling to be back. I've played my best tennis here," Safina said. "When I went on the court the people cheered and it was really nice. I'll try to win more and hopefully they'll put me on Centre Court so I can feel that again."
The Russian won this event back in 2008 over Dominika Cibulkova. She will be facing either Nadia Petrova or Lucie Safarova in the next round.
Elena Dementieva is the defending champion. She defeated Maria Sharapova, who pulled out of the event due to foot injury, last year to win.
Federer Enters Stockholm Open
In 2008, Roger Federer withdrew from the Stockholm Open at the last minute and he did not play last year. This year, the Swiss is making it up to crowds at the tournament.
The world no. 2 has entered the tournament this year.
"I was supposed to play two years ago but my schedule was too tough. This year I have organized a better schedule which means that I will be well prepared...I keep my promises," Federer said.
Hometown boy Robin Soderling will of course be playing as well as Wimbledon finalist Tomas Berdych.
The world no. 2 has entered the tournament this year.
"I was supposed to play two years ago but my schedule was too tough. This year I have organized a better schedule which means that I will be well prepared...I keep my promises," Federer said.
Hometown boy Robin Soderling will of course be playing as well as Wimbledon finalist Tomas Berdych.
Rogers Cup presented by National Bank
First Round
Victoria Azarenka (10) def. Kateryna Bondarenko 6-1, 6-1
Svetlana Kuznetsova (11) vs. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 7-5, 4-6, 4-0
Yanina Wickmayer (13) def. Olga Govortsova 6-3, 7-6 (9-7)
Kaia Kanepi def. Shahar Peer (14) 6-3, 6-3
Aravane Rezai (16) def. Petra Kvitova 6-7 (1-7), 7-5, 6-3
Klara Zakopalova def. Stephanie Dubois 4-6, 7-5, 6-3
Dinara Safina def. Andrea Petkovic 6-3, 6-3
Sybille Bammer def. Alexandra Dulgheru 6-2, 3-6, 6-3
Vania King def. Anabel Medina Garrigues 4-6, 6-1, 6-2
Bethanie Mattek-Sands def. Melanie Oudin 6-1, 6-4
Yaroslava Shvedova def. Angelique Kerber 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-4
Iveta Benesova def. Sara Errani 6-3, 6-2
Patty Schnyder def. Virginie Razzano 6-7 (4-7), 7-5, 6-3
Kimiko Date Krumm vs. Monica Niculescu 7-6 (7-4), 4-5
Jarmila Groth def. Alona Bondarenko 7-6 (11-9), 6-2
Timea Bacsinszky def. Aleksandra Wozniak 6-3, 6-2
Victoria Azarenka (10) def. Kateryna Bondarenko 6-1, 6-1
Svetlana Kuznetsova (11) vs. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 7-5, 4-6, 4-0
Yanina Wickmayer (13) def. Olga Govortsova 6-3, 7-6 (9-7)
Kaia Kanepi def. Shahar Peer (14) 6-3, 6-3
Aravane Rezai (16) def. Petra Kvitova 6-7 (1-7), 7-5, 6-3
Klara Zakopalova def. Stephanie Dubois 4-6, 7-5, 6-3
Dinara Safina def. Andrea Petkovic 6-3, 6-3
Sybille Bammer def. Alexandra Dulgheru 6-2, 3-6, 6-3
Vania King def. Anabel Medina Garrigues 4-6, 6-1, 6-2
Bethanie Mattek-Sands def. Melanie Oudin 6-1, 6-4
Yaroslava Shvedova def. Angelique Kerber 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-4
Iveta Benesova def. Sara Errani 6-3, 6-2
Patty Schnyder def. Virginie Razzano 6-7 (4-7), 7-5, 6-3
Kimiko Date Krumm vs. Monica Niculescu 7-6 (7-4), 4-5
Jarmila Groth def. Alona Bondarenko 7-6 (11-9), 6-2
Timea Bacsinszky def. Aleksandra Wozniak 6-3, 6-2
Western & Southern Financial Group Masters
First Round
Andy Roddick (9) def. Sergiy Stakhovsky 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-1
David Ferrer (10) def. Alexandr Dolgopolov 3-6, 6-3, 6-4
Mikhail Youzhny (12) vs. Richard Gasquet 6-2, 1-2
Jurgen Melzer (13) def. Santiago Giraldo 6-1, 6-4
Stanislas Wawrinka def. Nicolas Almagro (14) 6-3, 6-3
Ivan Ljubicic (15) vs. David Nalbandian
Alejandro Falla def. Gael Monfils (16) 6-3, 6-4
Robby Ginepri def. Somdev Dev Varman 6-7 (3-7), 7-6 (7-4), 6-2
Michael Berrer def. Tommy Robredo 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-6 (10-8)
Florian Mayer vs. Jeremy Chardy 2-6, 5-6
Denis Istomin def. James Blake 6-3, 6-0
Thomaz Bellucci def. Benjamin Becker 7-6 (8-6), 7-5
Sam Querrey def. Philipp Petzschner 6-1, 6-4
Viktor Troicki def. Radek Stepanek 7-5, 6-1
Thiemo De Bakker def. Juan Monaco 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3
Taylor Dent def. Feliciano Lopez 6-3, 6-2
Horacio Zeballos vs. Philipp Kohlschreiber 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 3-3
Paul-Henri Mathieu def. Victor Hanescu 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (7-2), 6-3
Andy Roddick (9) def. Sergiy Stakhovsky 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-1
David Ferrer (10) def. Alexandr Dolgopolov 3-6, 6-3, 6-4
Mikhail Youzhny (12) vs. Richard Gasquet 6-2, 1-2
Jurgen Melzer (13) def. Santiago Giraldo 6-1, 6-4
Stanislas Wawrinka def. Nicolas Almagro (14) 6-3, 6-3
Ivan Ljubicic (15) vs. David Nalbandian
Alejandro Falla def. Gael Monfils (16) 6-3, 6-4
Robby Ginepri def. Somdev Dev Varman 6-7 (3-7), 7-6 (7-4), 6-2
Michael Berrer def. Tommy Robredo 6-7 (4-7), 6-4, 7-6 (10-8)
Florian Mayer vs. Jeremy Chardy 2-6, 5-6
Denis Istomin def. James Blake 6-3, 6-0
Thomaz Bellucci def. Benjamin Becker 7-6 (8-6), 7-5
Sam Querrey def. Philipp Petzschner 6-1, 6-4
Viktor Troicki def. Radek Stepanek 7-5, 6-1
Thiemo De Bakker def. Juan Monaco 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-3
Taylor Dent def. Feliciano Lopez 6-3, 6-2
Horacio Zeballos vs. Philipp Kohlschreiber 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 3-3
Paul-Henri Mathieu def. Victor Hanescu 6-7 (6-8), 7-6 (7-2), 6-3
Senin, 16 Agustus 2010
Sharapova Not Playing Montreal
Maria Sharapova has pulled out of Montreal after suffering from a left foot injury. She injured it during yesterday match against Kim Clijsters in Cincinnati.
“[It] kind of scared me, so I have been forced to pull out of Montreal. I am hoping I just need a few days of rest," Sharapova said on her website.
Her final runner-up appearance in Cincinnati moved her to No. 12 on the WTA Tour rankings.
“[It] kind of scared me, so I have been forced to pull out of Montreal. I am hoping I just need a few days of rest," Sharapova said on her website.
Her final runner-up appearance in Cincinnati moved her to No. 12 on the WTA Tour rankings.
Jumat, 13 Agustus 2010
Williams Sis Ready For Fed Cup
Melanie Oudin, Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Liezel Huber will be pissed and not happy. They won't be pulling out the Welcome mat for Serena and Venus Williams come November when the two sisters play for the USA against Italy in the Fed Cup final.
On the other hand, US captain Mary Joe Fernandez is pretty happy about the news of the sisters wanting to play with the country.
“You always want to have your best players,” U.S. captain Mary Joe Fernandez said. “I am very excited that Venus and Serena have made themselves available.”
Both sisters have not played Fed Cup since 2007.
On the other hand, US captain Mary Joe Fernandez is pretty happy about the news of the sisters wanting to play with the country.
“You always want to have your best players,” U.S. captain Mary Joe Fernandez said. “I am very excited that Venus and Serena have made themselves available.”
Both sisters have not played Fed Cup since 2007.
Quote of The Day
"I would have loved to have played in Montreal, but I was quite hurt by the comments of Mr Lapierre that I was shown in The Montreal Gazette recently. I don't think his comments were necessary, and they contradicted everything he had told my management previously: that I was not getting a wild card because I am not Canadian.
The fact that my original request was turned down isn't really an issue. I would have been happy to play qualifying, but I felt that they kind of stepped over the line with this interview, making public our correspondence and even misrepresenting it. Unfortunately I don't feel welcome at this tournament."
~ Ana Ivanovic's on not playing Montreal
The fact that my original request was turned down isn't really an issue. I would have been happy to play qualifying, but I felt that they kind of stepped over the line with this interview, making public our correspondence and even misrepresenting it. Unfortunately I don't feel welcome at this tournament."
~ Ana Ivanovic's on not playing Montreal
Rogers Cup
Third Round
Rafael Nadal (1) def. Kevin Anderson 6-2, 7-6 (8-6)
Novak Djokovic (2) def. Victor Hanescu 6-3, 6-4
Roger Federer (3) def. Michael Llodra 7-6 (7-2), 6-3
Andy Murray (4) def. Gael Monfils (15) 6-2, 0-6, 6-3
David Nalbandian def. Robin Soderling (5) 4-6, 6-4, 6-1
Jeremy Chardy def. Nikolay Davydenko (6) 6-3, 6-2
Tomas Berdych (7) def. Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 6-4
Philipp Kohlschreiber def. Yen-Hsun Lu 6-7 (5-7), 7-5, 6-0
Rafael Nadal (1) def. Kevin Anderson 6-2, 7-6 (8-6)
Novak Djokovic (2) def. Victor Hanescu 6-3, 6-4
Roger Federer (3) def. Michael Llodra 7-6 (7-2), 6-3
Andy Murray (4) def. Gael Monfils (15) 6-2, 0-6, 6-3
David Nalbandian def. Robin Soderling (5) 4-6, 6-4, 6-1
Jeremy Chardy def. Nikolay Davydenko (6) 6-3, 6-2
Tomas Berdych (7) def. Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 6-4
Philipp Kohlschreiber def. Yen-Hsun Lu 6-7 (5-7), 7-5, 6-0
Kamis, 12 Agustus 2010
Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open
Third Round
Akgul Amanmuradova def. Jelena Jankovic (1) 7-6 (7-3), 6-4
Marion Bartoli (16) def. Caroline Wozniacki (2) 6-4, 6-1
Kim Clijsters (4) def. Christina McHale 6-1, 6-1
Flavia Pennetta (11) def. Vera Zvonareva (6) 6-4, 6-3
Maria Sharapova (10) def. Agnieszka Radwanska (7) 6-2, 6-3
Yanina Wickmayer (12) def. Na Li (8) 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4)
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova def. Shahar Peer (13) 5-7, 6-4, 6-4
Ana Ivanovic def. Elena Vesnina 6-0, 6-3
Akgul Amanmuradova def. Jelena Jankovic (1) 7-6 (7-3), 6-4
Marion Bartoli (16) def. Caroline Wozniacki (2) 6-4, 6-1
Kim Clijsters (4) def. Christina McHale 6-1, 6-1
Flavia Pennetta (11) def. Vera Zvonareva (6) 6-4, 6-3
Maria Sharapova (10) def. Agnieszka Radwanska (7) 6-2, 6-3
Yanina Wickmayer (12) def. Na Li (8) 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4)
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova def. Shahar Peer (13) 5-7, 6-4, 6-4
Ana Ivanovic def. Elena Vesnina 6-0, 6-3
Djokovic Surviving Toronto's Heat
Novak Djokovic is striking again with his breathing issue. The Serb won his match against Julien Benneteau but it was not without drama.
Afterwards, during the post-match conference the world no. 3 said the heat was bothering him a lot in the match. He had the trainer come out to assess his conditions during the second set.
"It was obvious that on the court I wasn't feeling the best, but I [overcame] it," he said. "Nothing unusual, just little heat issues that I have. I will never ever risk my health just to win. Today I was really on the edge."
As you may remember Djokovic suffered the same heat problem down under last year when he retired to Andy Roddick as defending champ.
Afterwards, during the post-match conference the world no. 3 said the heat was bothering him a lot in the match. He had the trainer come out to assess his conditions during the second set.
"It was obvious that on the court I wasn't feeling the best, but I [overcame] it," he said. "Nothing unusual, just little heat issues that I have. I will never ever risk my health just to win. Today I was really on the edge."
As you may remember Djokovic suffered the same heat problem down under last year when he retired to Andy Roddick as defending champ.
Nalbandian Continues Outstanding Comeback
I was watching the match between David Nalbandian and Robin Soderling earlier and have to say Nalbandian is looking good so far in his comeback. Saw him in person last week at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic and the Argentine is bringing that momentum with him to Toronto this week.
Nalbandian lost the first set against Soderling but played incredibly strong in the second and three set to advance. He won, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1.
He is only one of the few players who have yet to win a Grand Slam but has that potential. At 28, time is running out fast.
Nalbandian lost the first set against Soderling but played incredibly strong in the second and three set to advance. He won, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1.
He is only one of the few players who have yet to win a Grand Slam but has that potential. At 28, time is running out fast.
Wozniacki French Toasted; Zvonareva Sees Deja Voodoo
The seeds are falling down fast today with Caroline Wozniacki, Na Li, and Vera Zvonareva among the losers so far at the Cincinnati Open. Wozniacki got french fried by Mario Bartoli losing, 6-4, 6-1.
Russian Vera Zvonareva was looking to keep her head together against Italian Flavia Pennetta, but the Italian was too much for her to handle. The Russian lost, 6-4, 6-3.
Joining the two top seeds was Na Li, losing in a tough battle against Yanina Wickmayer, 2-6, 6-2, 7-6. Ana Ivanovic won easily over Elena Vesnina, 6-0, 6-3.
Russian Vera Zvonareva was looking to keep her head together against Italian Flavia Pennetta, but the Italian was too much for her to handle. The Russian lost, 6-4, 6-3.
Joining the two top seeds was Na Li, losing in a tough battle against Yanina Wickmayer, 2-6, 6-2, 7-6. Ana Ivanovic won easily over Elena Vesnina, 6-0, 6-3.
Federer Aims For The Big 20
World no. 3 Roger Federer has had somewhat of a mediocre year so far since winning the Australian Open, but he is putting all that aside this week in Toronto. The 16-time Grand Slam champ said his goal in his tennis career is to win a total of 20 Grand Slams.
This goal is not that far-fetch considering he only needs four more to get to that number.
“I believe that having won three Grand Slams per season three times, and two per year a couple of times, it’s something doable for me,” he said. “I only play 16-20 tournaments per year, so I’m not overplaying, and that keeps the fire burning.”
Federer's losses in the quarterfinals this year at the French Open and Wimbledon have hurt his chances and ended his run at the slams, but he is still a focused champ.
“I’m giving 100 percent for each and every tournament that I play because I don’t play a ton of tournaments,” he said in the BBC interview. “Tournaments like Toronto this week and Cincinnati next week are important to me, too. The motivation is huge for the next few years. And obviously if I can win Grand Slams that’s fantastic, but they are not the only motivation over the next few years.”
This goal is not that far-fetch considering he only needs four more to get to that number.
“I believe that having won three Grand Slams per season three times, and two per year a couple of times, it’s something doable for me,” he said. “I only play 16-20 tournaments per year, so I’m not overplaying, and that keeps the fire burning.”
Federer's losses in the quarterfinals this year at the French Open and Wimbledon have hurt his chances and ended his run at the slams, but he is still a focused champ.
“I’m giving 100 percent for each and every tournament that I play because I don’t play a ton of tournaments,” he said in the BBC interview. “Tournaments like Toronto this week and Cincinnati next week are important to me, too. The motivation is huge for the next few years. And obviously if I can win Grand Slams that’s fantastic, but they are not the only motivation over the next few years.”
Ivanovic Returns "No" Favor To Montreal
Forgive and forget is not one of Ana Ivanovic's specialities. The former world no.1 has declined a wildcard entry into the Rogers Cup next week after the tournament director, Eugene Lapierre, said some negative things about the Serb in a Montreal newspaper.
Lapierre had stated due to Ivanovic's ranking, which is 62nd, she didn't deserve a wildcard into the tournament. Now with him giving her one, Ivanovic is saying no because those comments hurt her feelings.
The 2008 French Open champ said she would love to play but decided the comments were hurtful so she will be skipping the tournament this year. Lapierre issued a statement later saying she is always welcomed at the tournament.
Ivanovic is having a good week so far in Cincinnati.
Lapierre had stated due to Ivanovic's ranking, which is 62nd, she didn't deserve a wildcard into the tournament. Now with him giving her one, Ivanovic is saying no because those comments hurt her feelings.
The 2008 French Open champ said she would love to play but decided the comments were hurtful so she will be skipping the tournament this year. Lapierre issued a statement later saying she is always welcomed at the tournament.
Ivanovic is having a good week so far in Cincinnati.
Querrey Sees Brighter Future For US Men
Even without a Top 10 player for the USA men, Sam Querrey is not hitting the panic button anytime soon. The 21-year-old Californian is playing in Toronto this week and expressed his view on the current situation.
"We don't have anybody in the top 10," said Querrey. "But Mardy Fish is playing great right now. I think after the US Open we could have four guys in the top 20, which we wouldn't have had in a long time."
It has not been a bad years for Andy Roddick, Querrey, and Fish. They have all won titles this year.
"I'm trying to do the best I can for myself and for American tennis," added Querrey. "I know Andy is also trying do that, and John Isner and Mardy Fish and James and Robby and the Bryans. We're all doing our best. Hopefully there can be a group of us that could go to the top 10."
Screw the ranking. Just win a slam, that's more important!
"We don't have anybody in the top 10," said Querrey. "But Mardy Fish is playing great right now. I think after the US Open we could have four guys in the top 20, which we wouldn't have had in a long time."
It has not been a bad years for Andy Roddick, Querrey, and Fish. They have all won titles this year.
"I'm trying to do the best I can for myself and for American tennis," added Querrey. "I know Andy is also trying do that, and John Isner and Mardy Fish and James and Robby and the Bryans. We're all doing our best. Hopefully there can be a group of us that could go to the top 10."
Screw the ranking. Just win a slam, that's more important!
Dementieva Exits Cincin
Rain, rain, go away, won't you come back another day. Sadly, Elena Dementieva won't be able to see another rainy day in Cincinnati.
The third-seeded Russian lost in straight sets to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, 6-1, 6-3, yesterday. It was another early loss for Dementieva who earlier this year was looking quite good.
“I had nothing to lose,” Pavlyuchenkova said. “I just wanted to enjoy the match, give her a good game and focus on the future. I’ve had a lot of chances in my other matches against her, but on the deciding points, I would go for it and rush. This time, I tried to not make the same mistake and be more consistent. She didn’t really start well, and I tried to take advantage.”
Dementieva said the loss was one of her worst losses because she just couldn't get into the games.
“I just felt like I wasn’t into the game,” she said. “My concentration wasn’t there. I just wasn’t ready 100 percent.”
The third-seeded Russian lost in straight sets to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, 6-1, 6-3, yesterday. It was another early loss for Dementieva who earlier this year was looking quite good.
“I had nothing to lose,” Pavlyuchenkova said. “I just wanted to enjoy the match, give her a good game and focus on the future. I’ve had a lot of chances in my other matches against her, but on the deciding points, I would go for it and rush. This time, I tried to not make the same mistake and be more consistent. She didn’t really start well, and I tried to take advantage.”
Dementieva said the loss was one of her worst losses because she just couldn't get into the games.
“I just felt like I wasn’t into the game,” she said. “My concentration wasn’t there. I just wasn’t ready 100 percent.”
Zvonareva Survives Rain and Kirilenko
It was a rainy day for the Cincinnati Open yesterday but the top seeds came through...well, some of them were able to come through the rain and their opponents. Russian Vera Zvonareva saw the thunder strike on her going up against fellow countrywoman Maria Kirilenko but almost seven hours after they started their match, Zvonareva survived a 2-5 deficit in the third set to advance.
“I always believe in myself,” she said. “It doesn’t matter if I’m down 5-0, I think I can win it.
“Sometimes, they’re delayed to the next day, but as far as going back and forth in the same day, that’s the longest,” she said with a laugh.
The Russian next play Italy's Flavia Pennetta. Ironically, last year at the US Open the Italian came back from match points to stunt the Russian in three sets.
“I always believe in myself,” she said. “It doesn’t matter if I’m down 5-0, I think I can win it.
“Sometimes, they’re delayed to the next day, but as far as going back and forth in the same day, that’s the longest,” she said with a laugh.
The Russian next play Italy's Flavia Pennetta. Ironically, last year at the US Open the Italian came back from match points to stunt the Russian in three sets.
Rogers Cup
Second Round
Rafael Nadal (1) def. Stanislas Wawrinka 7-6 (14-12), 6-3
Novak Djokovic (2) def. Julien Benneteau 7-5, 7-5
Andy Murray (4) def. Xavier Malisse 7-5, 6-2
Nikolay Davydenko (6) def. Fabio Fognini 7-5, 6-1
Jeremy Chardy def. Fernando Verdasco (9) 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
Alexandr Dolgopolov def. Mikhail Youzhny (12) 1-6, 7-6 (7-4), 7-5
Michael Llodra def. Nicolas Almagro (14) 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
Gael Monfils (15) def. Thiemo De Bakker 7-5, 6-3
Kevin Anderson def. Sam Querrey (16) 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 6-4
Victor Hanescu def. Peter Polansky 6-4, 7-6 (7-4)
David Nalbandian def. Tommy Robredo 6-3, 6-0
Yen-Hsun Lu def. Paul-Henri Mathieu 3-6, 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-5)
Philipp Kohlschreiber def. Viktor Troicki 6-4, 3-6, 6-0
Rafael Nadal (1) def. Stanislas Wawrinka 7-6 (14-12), 6-3
Novak Djokovic (2) def. Julien Benneteau 7-5, 7-5
Andy Murray (4) def. Xavier Malisse 7-5, 6-2
Nikolay Davydenko (6) def. Fabio Fognini 7-5, 6-1
Jeremy Chardy def. Fernando Verdasco (9) 6-7 (7-9), 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
Alexandr Dolgopolov def. Mikhail Youzhny (12) 1-6, 7-6 (7-4), 7-5
Michael Llodra def. Nicolas Almagro (14) 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
Gael Monfils (15) def. Thiemo De Bakker 7-5, 6-3
Kevin Anderson def. Sam Querrey (16) 7-6 (7-4), 4-6, 6-4
Victor Hanescu def. Peter Polansky 6-4, 7-6 (7-4)
David Nalbandian def. Tommy Robredo 6-3, 6-0
Yen-Hsun Lu def. Paul-Henri Mathieu 3-6, 7-6 (7-3), 7-6 (7-5)
Philipp Kohlschreiber def. Viktor Troicki 6-4, 3-6, 6-0
Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open
Second Round
Caroline Wozniacki (2) def. Sybille Bammer 6-0, 6-2
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova def. Elena Dementieva (3) 6-1, 6-3
Kim Clijsters (4) def. Dinara Safina 7-5, 6-2
Elena Vesnina def. Francesca Schiavone (5) 6-4, 6-4
Vera Zvonareva (6) def. Maria Kirilenko 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-2)
Agnieszka Radwanska (7) def. Alisa Kleybanova 6-4, 6-2
Na Li (8) def. Sara Errani 6-2, 6-2
Maria Sharapova (10) def. Andrea Petkovic 6-3, 6-1
Flavia Pennetta (11) def. Monica Niculescu 6-0, 6-1
Yanina Wickmayer (12) def. Gisela Dulko 7-6 (7-3), 6-2
Shahar Peer (13) def. Nuria Llagostera Vives 6-3, 6-2
Ana Ivanovic def. Yaroslava Shvedova 6-1, 7-5
Christina McHale def. Ayumi Morita 6-2, 6-4
Caroline Wozniacki (2) def. Sybille Bammer 6-0, 6-2
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova def. Elena Dementieva (3) 6-1, 6-3
Kim Clijsters (4) def. Dinara Safina 7-5, 6-2
Elena Vesnina def. Francesca Schiavone (5) 6-4, 6-4
Vera Zvonareva (6) def. Maria Kirilenko 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-2)
Agnieszka Radwanska (7) def. Alisa Kleybanova 6-4, 6-2
Na Li (8) def. Sara Errani 6-2, 6-2
Maria Sharapova (10) def. Andrea Petkovic 6-3, 6-1
Flavia Pennetta (11) def. Monica Niculescu 6-0, 6-1
Yanina Wickmayer (12) def. Gisela Dulko 7-6 (7-3), 6-2
Shahar Peer (13) def. Nuria Llagostera Vives 6-3, 6-2
Ana Ivanovic def. Yaroslava Shvedova 6-1, 7-5
Christina McHale def. Ayumi Morita 6-2, 6-4
Rabu, 11 Agustus 2010
Schiavone's Post-Wimbledon Slide Continues
French Open champ Francesca Schiavone's downward slide continued in Cincinnati this week. The Italian fifth seed lost to Elena Vesnina in straight sets today, falling, 6-4, 6-4.
Since winning the French Open, Schiavone has not gone past a second round of a tournament. Four of the last tournaments, including this week, she played, the Italian has lost early.
These tournaments include the AEGON International, Wimbledon, and Istanbul Open.
Since winning the French Open, Schiavone has not gone past a second round of a tournament. Four of the last tournaments, including this week, she played, the Italian has lost early.
These tournaments include the AEGON International, Wimbledon, and Istanbul Open.
Rogers Cup
Second Round
Roger Federer (3) def. Juan Ignacio Chela 7-6 (9-7), 6-3
Robin Soderling (5) def. Ernests Gulbis 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
Tomas Berdych (7) def. Sergiy Stakhovsky 6-2, 6-4
First Round
Fernando Verdasco (9) def. Eduardo Schwank 6-0, 5-7, 6-2
David Nalbandian def. David Ferrer (10) 7-5, 3-6, 6-3
Viktor Troicki def. Marin Cilic (11) 6-4, 7-6 (7-2)
Mikhail Youzhny (12) def. Gilles Simon 6-4, 6-4
Peter Polansky def. Jurgen Melzer (13) 7-6 (10-8), 6-4
Nicolas Almagro (14) def. Illya Marchenko 7-5, 5-7, 6-4
Gael Monfils (15) def. Fernando Gonzalez 7-6 (7-3), 6-3
Sam Querrey (16) def. Michael Russell 3-6, 6-1, 6-4
Xavier Malisse def. Michael Berrer 7-6 (7-2), 6-2
Michael Llodra def. Santiago Giraldo 7-6 (8-6), 7-5
Victor Hanescu def. Milos Raonic 6-4, 6-4
Philipp Kohlschreiber def. Janko Tipsarevic 2-2 retired
Sergiy Stakhovsky def. Richard Gasquet 7-5, 6-1
Jeremy Chardy def. Marcos Baghdatis 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-4)
Juan Ignacio Chela def. Alejandro Falla 6-0, 6-3
Yen-Hsun Lu def. Pierre-Ludovic Duclos 6-4, 6-4
Ernests Gulbis def. Thomaz Bellucci 6-1, 6-4
Stanislas Wawrinka def. Frank Dancevic 6-1, 6-4
Thiemo De Bakker def. Feliciano Lopez 7-6 (7-2), 6-3
Tommy Robredo def. Jarkko Nieminen 6-1, 6-4
Fabio Fognini def. Radek Stepanek 6-2, 6-4
Kevin Anderson def. Leonardo Mayer 7-6 (7-2), 6-4
Julien Benneteau def. Denis Istomin 6-4, 6-4
Alexandr Dolgopolov def. Philipp Petzschner 1-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4)
Paul-Henri Mathieu vs. , Bye
Roger Federer (3) def. Juan Ignacio Chela 7-6 (9-7), 6-3
Robin Soderling (5) def. Ernests Gulbis 4-6, 6-4, 6-4
Tomas Berdych (7) def. Sergiy Stakhovsky 6-2, 6-4
First Round
Fernando Verdasco (9) def. Eduardo Schwank 6-0, 5-7, 6-2
David Nalbandian def. David Ferrer (10) 7-5, 3-6, 6-3
Viktor Troicki def. Marin Cilic (11) 6-4, 7-6 (7-2)
Mikhail Youzhny (12) def. Gilles Simon 6-4, 6-4
Peter Polansky def. Jurgen Melzer (13) 7-6 (10-8), 6-4
Nicolas Almagro (14) def. Illya Marchenko 7-5, 5-7, 6-4
Gael Monfils (15) def. Fernando Gonzalez 7-6 (7-3), 6-3
Sam Querrey (16) def. Michael Russell 3-6, 6-1, 6-4
Xavier Malisse def. Michael Berrer 7-6 (7-2), 6-2
Michael Llodra def. Santiago Giraldo 7-6 (8-6), 7-5
Victor Hanescu def. Milos Raonic 6-4, 6-4
Philipp Kohlschreiber def. Janko Tipsarevic 2-2 retired
Sergiy Stakhovsky def. Richard Gasquet 7-5, 6-1
Jeremy Chardy def. Marcos Baghdatis 7-5, 2-6, 7-6 (7-4)
Juan Ignacio Chela def. Alejandro Falla 6-0, 6-3
Yen-Hsun Lu def. Pierre-Ludovic Duclos 6-4, 6-4
Ernests Gulbis def. Thomaz Bellucci 6-1, 6-4
Stanislas Wawrinka def. Frank Dancevic 6-1, 6-4
Thiemo De Bakker def. Feliciano Lopez 7-6 (7-2), 6-3
Tommy Robredo def. Jarkko Nieminen 6-1, 6-4
Fabio Fognini def. Radek Stepanek 6-2, 6-4
Kevin Anderson def. Leonardo Mayer 7-6 (7-2), 6-4
Julien Benneteau def. Denis Istomin 6-4, 6-4
Alexandr Dolgopolov def. Philipp Petzschner 1-6, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4)
Paul-Henri Mathieu vs. , Bye
Western & Southern Financial Group Women's Open
Second Round
Jelena Jankovic (1) def. Vera Dushevina 6-4, 3-6, 6-1
Marion Bartoli (16) def. Alona Bondarenko 7-6 (7-4), 6-1
Akgul Amanmuradova def. Bojana Jovanovski 6-2, 6-0
First Round
Ana Ivanovic def. Victoria Azarenka (9) 4-6, 7-6 (10-8), 6-2
Maria Sharapova (10) def. Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-4, 1-6, 6-2
Flavia Pennetta (11) def. Jie Zheng 6-4, 6-2
Yanina Wickmayer (12) def. Greta Arn 6-2, 6-2
Shahar Peer (13) def. Olga Govortsova 6-3, 4-1 retired
Bojana Jovanovski def. Aravane Rezai (14) 4-6, 6-3, 6-4
Christina McHale def. Nadia Petrova (15) 7-6 (7-4), 5-3 retired
Marion Bartoli (16) def. Anabel Medina Garrigues 6-4, 6-0
Ayumi Morita def. Arantxa Parra Santonja 7-6 (9-7), 6-2
Sybille Bammer def. Sorana Cirstea 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
Gisela Dulko def. Lucie Safarova 6-4, 6-3
Sara Errani def. Jamie Hampton 6-4, 6-2
Nuria Llagostera Vives def. Vania King 3-6, 6-3, 6-1
Elena Vesnina def. Melanie Oudin 6-2, 6-3
Dinara Safina def. Roberta Vinci 7-5, 6-4
Yaroslava Shvedova def. Alla Kudryavtseva 7-5, 6-4
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova def. Daniela Hantuchova 6-3, 6-4
Monica Niculescu def. Sabine Lisicki 6-3, 6-0
Maria Kirilenko def. Kateryna Bondarenko 6-1, 6-3
Alisa Kleybanova def. Alexandra Dulgheru 6-4, 6-4
Akgul Amanmuradova def. Kimiko Date Krumm 6-1, 6-2
Vera Dushevina def. Anastasia Rodionova 6-2, 7-6 (9-7)
Alona Bondarenko def. Dominika Cibulkova 3-6, 6-2, 6-3
Andrea Petkovic def. Coco Vandeweghe 7-6 (7-1), 6-1
Jelena Jankovic (1) def. Vera Dushevina 6-4, 3-6, 6-1
Marion Bartoli (16) def. Alona Bondarenko 7-6 (7-4), 6-1
Akgul Amanmuradova def. Bojana Jovanovski 6-2, 6-0
First Round
Ana Ivanovic def. Victoria Azarenka (9) 4-6, 7-6 (10-8), 6-2
Maria Sharapova (10) def. Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-4, 1-6, 6-2
Flavia Pennetta (11) def. Jie Zheng 6-4, 6-2
Yanina Wickmayer (12) def. Greta Arn 6-2, 6-2
Shahar Peer (13) def. Olga Govortsova 6-3, 4-1 retired
Bojana Jovanovski def. Aravane Rezai (14) 4-6, 6-3, 6-4
Christina McHale def. Nadia Petrova (15) 7-6 (7-4), 5-3 retired
Marion Bartoli (16) def. Anabel Medina Garrigues 6-4, 6-0
Ayumi Morita def. Arantxa Parra Santonja 7-6 (9-7), 6-2
Sybille Bammer def. Sorana Cirstea 7-6 (7-5), 6-2
Gisela Dulko def. Lucie Safarova 6-4, 6-3
Sara Errani def. Jamie Hampton 6-4, 6-2
Nuria Llagostera Vives def. Vania King 3-6, 6-3, 6-1
Elena Vesnina def. Melanie Oudin 6-2, 6-3
Dinara Safina def. Roberta Vinci 7-5, 6-4
Yaroslava Shvedova def. Alla Kudryavtseva 7-5, 6-4
Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova def. Daniela Hantuchova 6-3, 6-4
Monica Niculescu def. Sabine Lisicki 6-3, 6-0
Maria Kirilenko def. Kateryna Bondarenko 6-1, 6-3
Alisa Kleybanova def. Alexandra Dulgheru 6-4, 6-4
Akgul Amanmuradova def. Kimiko Date Krumm 6-1, 6-2
Vera Dushevina def. Anastasia Rodionova 6-2, 7-6 (9-7)
Alona Bondarenko def. Dominika Cibulkova 3-6, 6-2, 6-3
Andrea Petkovic def. Coco Vandeweghe 7-6 (7-1), 6-1
Selasa, 10 Agustus 2010
Kuznetsova Loses To Sharapova
Maybe Svetlana Kuznetsova should have taken a week off. After winning last week in San Diego, the Russian came back this week to play in Cincinnati and earlier lost to Maria Sharapova in three sets.
Kuznetsova needed treatment on several occasions from back to her knee. She also left the court during the third set for some off-course treatment.
Sharapova won, 6-4, 1-6, 6-2.
Roddick Out Of Toronto
Andy Roddick has withdrawn from the Toronto tournament today. A reason was not given on why Roddick withdrew but it was said to be from some kind of illness.
The American lost in Washington last week and said he was physically not fine.
Maybe more words will come out later form the Roddick’s camp on his illness. Hope he is alright before the US Open.
Dokic: Challenger Queen
If you are wondering where in the world is Jelena Dokic, then here is the answer for you. The Australian is busy playing challenger events currently.
Dokic won the Vancouver event this past weekend. She defeated Virginie Razzano, 6-1, 6-4. It was her third straight minor-league event championship.
"I've only worked with him for three weeks and I've won three tournaments," she said. "I always wanted to work with him because we're very similar. I isolated myself from everyone and everything and just focused on training."
Dokic won the Vancouver event this past weekend. She defeated Virginie Razzano, 6-1, 6-4. It was her third straight minor-league event championship.
"I've only worked with him for three weeks and I've won three tournaments," she said. "I always wanted to work with him because we're very similar. I isolated myself from everyone and everything and just focused on training."
No Smoking In Tennis
The Swiss Indoors tennis event in Roger Federer's hometown of Basel will be smoke-free after this year after the tournament organizers announced the partnership with tobacco brand Davidoff will end. The ATP Tour, which controls the event's international television deals, said due to countries' laws that differ on tobacco advertising they will have to pull Davidoff out from the event.
“The ATP doesn’t set these restrictions, but of course complies with them and expects our tournaments to, as well,” the tour said in a statement.
Tournament organizers also released a statement saying it was "only in June this year that the ATP informed that, because of the advertising restrictions regarding tobacco, the tournament could no longer be played under this name."
“The ATP doesn’t set these restrictions, but of course complies with them and expects our tournaments to, as well,” the tour said in a statement.
Tournament organizers also released a statement saying it was "only in June this year that the ATP informed that, because of the advertising restrictions regarding tobacco, the tournament could no longer be played under this name."
Canadian Duos Knock Off Djokovic, Nadal
The hype of Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal playing doubles together was on the high Monday when the double pairs came up against Canadian wildcards Vasek Pospisil and Milos Raonic. With their inexperience playing together, Nadal and Djokovic lost out in three sets.
The two managed to save a total of three match points, but just could not do it all against Pospisil and Raonic. The Canadian duos won, 5-7, 6-3, 10-8.
Two other top players who were playing doubles this week also lost: Andy Murray and Robin Soderling. Murray and his partner Ross Hutchins lost to Philipp Kohlschreiber and Gael Monfils, 6-3, 6-2, while Soderling and Jarkko Nieminen got knocked out by Julien Benneteau and Michael Llodra.
The two managed to save a total of three match points, but just could not do it all against Pospisil and Raonic. The Canadian duos won, 5-7, 6-3, 10-8.
Two other top players who were playing doubles this week also lost: Andy Murray and Robin Soderling. Murray and his partner Ross Hutchins lost to Philipp Kohlschreiber and Gael Monfils, 6-3, 6-2, while Soderling and Jarkko Nieminen got knocked out by Julien Benneteau and Michael Llodra.
Clijsters Focuses On Good Run At Tournament
Kim Clijsters returned to the Top 10 this week and this will surely be a good place for her with only a couple of weeks to go before the US Open. As the defending champion, being world no. 7 will keep her out of players like Venus Williams, Serena Williams, and Samantha Stosur in the early stages of the draw.
Nevertheless, the Belgian is only thinking about having a good run at every tournament she plays instead of worrying about the ranking.
“I’ve always said from the start that rankings aren’t really my goal,” Clijsters said. “I don’t play as much obviously as a lot of the other girls do. It’s nice if you focus on tournaments and if you do well, the points come automatically. But the ranking is never really my main focus.”
Clijsters is back this week in Cincinnati after a month of rest since losing in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon.
“It’s been a while,” she said. “I’m looking forward to playing a match. It doesn’t matter who I play.”
She will be taking on Dinara Safina in the second round. Clijsters lost to the Russian last year during her comeback.
Strangely, this year, it is the other way around with Safina trying to get on the comeback trail after back problem.
Nevertheless, the Belgian is only thinking about having a good run at every tournament she plays instead of worrying about the ranking.
“I’ve always said from the start that rankings aren’t really my goal,” Clijsters said. “I don’t play as much obviously as a lot of the other girls do. It’s nice if you focus on tournaments and if you do well, the points come automatically. But the ranking is never really my main focus.”
Clijsters is back this week in Cincinnati after a month of rest since losing in the quarterfinals of Wimbledon.
“It’s been a while,” she said. “I’m looking forward to playing a match. It doesn’t matter who I play.”
She will be taking on Dinara Safina in the second round. Clijsters lost to the Russian last year during her comeback.
Strangely, this year, it is the other way around with Safina trying to get on the comeback trail after back problem.
Jankovic's Ankle Working Fine
Jelena Jankovic was present at the press conference for the Cincinnati Open and when the press asked her about her troubled ankle, the Serb and top seed said it was OK.
“My ankle’s OK,” said Jankovic. “I’ve been able to practice the last couple of days. Now, it’s feeling good. I’m looking forward to getting back to playing.”
Injuries have plagued Jankovic all year, including a back problem that caused her to withdraw at Wimbledon in the fourth-round. She also retired at her last tournament at the Banka Koper Slovenia Open last month.
“My ankle’s OK,” said Jankovic. “I’ve been able to practice the last couple of days. Now, it’s feeling good. I’m looking forward to getting back to playing.”
Injuries have plagued Jankovic all year, including a back problem that caused her to withdraw at Wimbledon in the fourth-round. She also retired at her last tournament at the Banka Koper Slovenia Open last month.
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