“I tried to practice but could not play” Andy Murray blew hot and cold before reaching the third round of the US Open on Thursday with a 5-7, 6-3, 6-1, 4-6, 6-1 win over Swedish veteran Jonas Bjorkman. via Raw Story
Britain’s Jamie Murray and American partner Eric Butorac came back from a set down to win their first-round match at the US Open. via BBC Sports
“I am really, really disappointed because it’s an important tournament for me.” Svetlana Kuznetsova pounded her way into the third round while Donald Young took a more leisurely path Thursday at the U.S. Open.The fourth-seeded Kuznetsova didn’t dally in beating Camille Pin of France 6-3, 4-6, 6-0. The former Open champion seemed especially determined […]
“Of course, the people expect me to do well.” They broke out odd little dances after hitting big shots, swaying their hips and rocking their arms to music only in their heads.They pushed their beleaguered bodies this way and that for 4 hours, 44 minutes on Friday, swatting balls from impossible angles and somehow […]
“I definitely think I’m coming in here very confident. It’s one of those things where for me, when I’m winning a lot of matches the way I have been, I get to 4-all, 5-all, 6-all in sets, I just feel like I’m gonna win ‘em. I just have that confidence.” Fifth-seeded Andy Roddick rebounded […]
“There’s going to be zero tolerance. This is not something we will condone.” ATP rules allow for a 100,000-dollar fine and lifetime ban for aiding gamblers, de Villiers said. via Gulf Times
Fifth seed Andy Roddick advanced to the third round of the US Open when his Argentine opponent Jose Acasuso retired with a left knee injury at the end of the third set yesterday. via Buenos Aires Herald
“I’m here because I want to play, and I’m enjoying playing. I’m enjoying fighting. I’m enjoying what I’m doing.” Too little logic in sports, too much emotion. Too many people musing about what was or what could have been. via CBS News
“I don’t think you like winning matches like that” James Blake finally won a five-set match, but how much of a win was it really?With the guileful Fabrice Santoro, who had gotten under Blake’s skin the whole night, cramping and barely able to keep his balance in the decisive fifth, Blake won his second […]
“Obviously, she has more experience than me” Top-seeded Justine Henin clocked another qualifier at the U.S. Open, taking only 50 minutes Friday to breeze into a fourth-round matchup with No. 15 Dinara Safina.Safina’s brother, former Open champ Marat Safin, was eliminated. He’s never rallied from a two-set deficit and the No. 25 Russian didn’t […]
His opening victory at the U.S. Open was enough to smooth the furrow on Andy Murray’s brow and a second one this evening could be enough to blow away the memories of an angst-filled summer. via This Is London
“Those are probably my fondest memories, just sneaking into the nosebleed sections. I actually snuck into the players’ lounge once and stole a cheesecake.”
Most kids celebrate their birthdays in the usual way - no planes to catch, no bills to pay. via The Boston Globe
Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen , rated by many as the top high school recruit last winter, confirmed yesterday he underwent arthroscopic surgery in the spring to remove a bone spur from his throwing arm, … via The Boston Globe
“The scandal-plagued politician and his stoically supportive spouse.” Larry Craig may soon resign. A news cycle personal best! [ NYT ] Aug 31, 2007 Link Respond Blawgstars The sky is falling! No, wait, that’s just Teri Hatcher’s face . via Jossip
“I really think he’s a great player. We played a fantastic match today, unforgettable. ‘I am totally exhausted. I have no energy. I smelt my shoes, they are so stinky but it’s always good to win those matches.” A cramping Novak Djokovic outlasted Czech Radek Stepanek in a titanic second-round battle at the US […]
“I don’t think you like winning matches like that” By Bill Scott New York - Andy Roddick took what he could get on his 25th birthday, grabbing a third-round place at the US Open on Thursday after Argentine Jose Acasuso withdrew with a knee injury trailing 4- 6, … via Bangkok Post
“She’s a pretty quick opponent, rushing from side to side” MARIA Sharapova’s dazzling play matched her eye-catching attire on Tuesday as the Russian opened the defense of her US Open crown in impeccably stylish fashion. via Shanghai Daily
In the best match of the tournament thus far, third-seeded Serbian Novak Djokovic outlasted dangerous Czech Radek Stepanek on Friday to reach the third round at the U.S. Open. via Sports Network
“I wouldn’t change to be 20 years old.” He sauntered down a corridor at the U.S. Open yesterday with his trademark curly hair, dressed casually and wearing flip-flops - every bit the beach boy from seaside Florianopolis, Brazil. via The Globe and Mail
“I’ve had so many close ones here, but things have just not gone my way and finally they did” Maria Sharapova produced another display of fearsome big hitting to roll into the US Open third round on Thursday, while top American hopes Andy Roddick and James Blake struggled to stay on course. via Raw […]
From their front-row seats in a private box, Sandy Sadler and her Baton Rouge pals scanned Arthur Ashe Stadium and plotted a return visit. via Tennis
“I feel like I had a couple of bad shot selections that kind of cost me big games.” NEW YORK - Top-seeded Justine Henin quickly chased another qualifier, taking only 50 minutes Friday to breeze into a fourth-round matchup with No. via Detroit Free Press
There is more than one way to skim a stat. Wild-card entrant Donald Young didn’t play yesterday, but when No. via Newsday.com
“I’m not saying I’m gonna win. But I’m gonna believe.” He would sleep well last night, John Isner insisted. ‘I don’t play Federer until [tomorrow,’ he reminded. via Newsday.com
“You try to mix it up, to give the opponent a different look every time” New York: Former champions Martina Hingis and Svetlana Kuznetsova took different paths to the third round of the US Open on Thursday. via Sify
“It was tough. Scoville is a good player and I’m happy to get through. Now hopefully I can relax a little.” World No. 1 Roger Federer began defence of his U.S. Open title in emphatic fashion Monday in New York. via CBC News
“Obviously, she has more experience than me” Top-seeded Justine Henin quickly chased another qualifier, taking only 50 minutes Friday to breeze into a fourth-round matchup with No. via Slam Sports
“Obviously, she has more experience than me” Top-seeded Justine Henin quickly chased another qualifier, taking only 50 minutes Friday to breeze into a fourth-round matchup with No. via Slam Sports
Mikhail Youzhny got the third day of the 2007 US Open off to a flying start in New York when he dispatched Frenchman Nicolas Devilder in straight sets. via Online.ie
“I want to be the last one standing with a plate over my head” Venus Williams overcame a few glitches while Justine Henin ran right into the next round Wednesday at a U.S. Open where the favorites kept rolling.Williams had some speed bumps _ six double-faults, 20 unforced errors _ in beating Ioana Raluca […]
