Archive for May, 2007

Gullickson back for USTA Challenger

Boca Raton resident Carly Gullickson is returning to South Florida for this week’s BallenIsles USTA 25K Women’s Challenger tennis tournament in Palm Beach Gardens. Gullickson, who trains at the tournament’s site, BallenIsles Country Club, is looking to regain the form that made her one of the top junior prospects in the country.She became the […]

Lee-Waters balances family, tennis

“But the more matches you play, that gives you more confidence.” Lee-Waters balances family, tennis BY MIKE CHERRY FLORIDA TODAY Sending it back. via FloridaToday

Paes-Damm in quarters

They are yet to play a match but the third seeded Indo-Czech pair of Leander Paes and Martin Damm has already reached the quarterfinal of the men’s doubles event at the Rome Masters tennis championship. via Rediff.com

In the Zone: Falmouth’s Delinks, Pease have met their match

“Think about this: Most teams don’t have one great player. I have two great ones. “They’d be content to just have one be No. 1, the other No. 2 and keep it like that, but they have to challenge. They understand they have to beat each other.” A typically strong, chilling wind whipped across […]

Lee-Waters balances family, tennis

“But the more matches you play, that gives you more confidence.” Lee-Waters balances family, tennis BY MIKE CHERRY FLORIDA TODAY Sending it back. via FloridaToday

Mother of two stays on pro tennis circuit

“Every day here, we’ve gone out to the beach.” At first glance, one would spot Lindsay Lee-Waters pushing a stroller with a 6-year-old girl walking alongside and think, “That nanny has a pretty good tan.” Twenty minutes later, however, Lee-Waters is again … via FloridaToday.com

Federer too strong for Almagro

“I’m here again and I feel I have a chance. I would love to win it.” ROME: World number one Roger Federer encountered few problems in his 6-3, 6-4 second round victory over Nicolas Almagro at the Rome Masters on Tuesday. via Daily Times

Doubles defeat

Ana and Maria Kirilenko lost 6-4, 6-3 to Janette Husarova and Meghann Shaughnessy in the opening round of the Qatar Telecom German Open. via Ana Ivanovic

Across The Net: Are McEnroe and Courier Crazy?

“If Wimbledon was best-of-three, Pete Sampras would be the No. 2 seed right now.” Across The Net: Are McEnroe and Courier Crazy? Posted by Dan Martin on 05.07.2007 Cranky Senior Tour Players, Nadal and Federer on a Hybrid Grass-Clay Court and Djokovic Rising Player of the Week: Novak … via 411mania.com

Berdych, Baghdatis advance in Germany

Second-seeded Czech Tomas Berdych and 2006 Australian Open runner-up Marcos Baghdatis were among Friday’s quarterfinal winners at the clay-court BMW Open. via TSN.ca

Gasquet gags shrieking Gil

“But I played well. Aside from his grunting, Gil is a good player who should soon get inside the Top 100. “The crowd was on his side but that’s what I expected at his home.” Gasquet of France celebrates his victory against Gil of Portugal at the Estoril Open tennis tournament in Lisbon Richard […]

Sizzling Summer in Store For ATP

“Will Roger ever win the French?” Partner Sites Market Place Thursday, May 3, 2007 By Ricky Dimon It’s hard to imagine a clay-court season as enthralling as the last, but all the makings are in place for yet another fantastic ride on the red … via Sports Central Articles and Columns

Hirsch and Davis Named to NCAA Individual Championships

The 27th nationally-ranked Wake Forest women’s tennis doubles team of Ashlee Davis and Alexandra Hirsch received an at-large bid to the 2007 NCAA Individual Championships, released by the NCAA today. via Wake Forest Demon Deacons

ATP Munich - Waske continues to dream

Unseeded Alexander Waske of Germany advanced to the quarter-finals of the Munich Open, beating compatriot Daniel Brands 7-6 7-6. The unseeded, 31-year-old Waske, looking to become the first German winner of the … via Eurosport

Poutchkova Takes Tight Three-Set Win

Olga Poutchkova needed a third-set tiebreaker Monday to advance to the second round of the $145,000 Estoril Open tennis tournament in Portugal. via The Post Chronicle