Archive for March, 2007

Swim comp fight a family matter, lawyers say

Transcript Swim comp fight a family matter, lawyers say PM - Thursday, 29 March , 2007 18:36:00 Reporter: Jane Cowan MARK COLVIN: Lawyers for a Ukrainian man filmed fighting with his daughter at the World … via Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Brazil counting on Kuerten for Davis Cup

Three-time French Open was among eight players selected for consideration for Brazil’s Davis Cup tie against Canada on Tuesday. via Independent Online

Nadal wins Pacific Life Open men’s tennis title at Indian Wells

“And when I started the tournament, I said before the tournament, I am feeling great; one of my best moments.” Rafael Nadal Garden. via The Press-Enterprise

Kuerten back on Brazil squad for Davis Cup tie against Canada

The clay-court matchup will take place in the southern Brazilian city of Florianopolis. via International Herald Tribune

Nadal dominates Djokovic to end title drought

“In the first set I played very good with no mistakes. The second set was great. I played a little more defensively and he was serving better. “It was important for me to save my break points.” Rafael Nadal Garden in Indian Wells, California. via TurkishPress.com

Zimonjicplayswildcard into upset of Tursunov

SUNRISE Nenad ‘Ziki’ Zimonjic, No. 630 in the ATP rankings, had a lot of thanks to spread around after upsetting No. Read more

Nadal, Sharapova, Hingis win

Rafael Nadal breezed into the fourth round of the Australian Open earlier today, advancing with a 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 victory over Stanislas Wawrinka. via Pueblo Chieftain

Tennis / Smashnova says she’ll call it a day after Wimbledon

“I have completed one life chapter and now it’s time for a new chapter.” Former Israeli number one Anna Smashnova is to retire from the game after this year’s Wimbledon. via Haaretz Daily News

Canas to face Federer; Nadal battles into next round

“It’s important that if I take awhile to get back into the rhythm of things, then so be it.” INDIAN WELLS - Guillermo Canas earned a spot into the main draw of the Pacific Life Open as a lucky loser. via Desert Sun

Smashnova to call it quits

“I have completed one chapter of my life and now it’s time for a new chapter.” You are in: Home > Tennis 2007. via Skysports.com

Rollercoaster Ride: Another comeback for Canas

“I worked a lot with the ATP, I used to be on the [player] council” Winning the title at Costa do Sauipe in February was a recent ‘up’ in Guillermo Canas’ rollercoaster career. via Tennis

Saretta wins and to meet Guga

Brazil s tennis, who will attempt to finally resume a series of victories at … via People’s Daily Online

Mattek, King win Pac Life openers

Americans Vania King and Bethanie Mattek were among the first-round winners Thursday at the $2.1 million Pacific Life Open. via Kion46.com

Rib injury sidelines Dementieva

“There’s nothing they (doctors) can do” By Mark Lamport-Stokes Indian Wells, California - Fifth seed Elena Dementieva pulled out of the Pacific Life Open on Wednesday because of a lingering rib injury. via Independent Online

Kids, don’t try this one at home

“I feel like, for some reason, I have more hurdles to go through than most first-round quarterbacks have had as far as gaining respect.” Mike Metzger is Evel Knievel’s kind of guy. Last May, he revved up his motorcycle outside Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and not only soared 125 feet over the casino’s […]

An off-colour Sania loses to Nakamura in singles

“You have your off days but when it comes in a Grand Slam it is all the more disappointing. I have been playing well the last couple of months but I just didn’t have the feel today.” Has better luck in the doubles partnering Garrigues - PHOTO: AFP SOME CONSOLATION: Sania’s win in the […]

Ed Graney: Stevenson’s life reduced to her mother’s racket

“The biggest thing with her now is to just get matches, get her confidence back” This is where Centre Court at Wimbledon players. This is how far the fall can be from two weeks of brilliant play and memorable curtsies. via Las Vegas Review Journal

Peer made to sweat in Memphis

Top seed Shahar Peer of Israel battled past Finland’s Emma Laine 6-4, 6-3 to reach the second round of the Memphis International. via Haaretz Daily News