“Of course, what I try to do, I try to focus on playing and I try to do my best each time.”
Russian Davis Cup team captain Shamil Tarpischev was emphatic. Marat Safin wasn’t going to suddenly appear for the Davis Cup final. via The San Diego Union-Tribune
New Delhi, November 27: Second seed Igor Kunitsyn was never going to be an easy first round opponent for Rohan Bopanna, but considering the way the Indian began the match, it looked as though an upset was on … via Express India
AFP NEW YORK. 2007 was certainly a season to remember for the doubles stars of the Sony Ericsson Women’s Tennis Association Tour, with thrills and spills aplenty. via The Herald
Daniela Hantuchova and Elena Dementieva confirm their participation in the season opening JB Group Classic. via Eurosport
Daniela Hantuchova and Elena Dementieva confirm their participation in the season opening JB Group Classic. via Eurosport
“Each year these awards humble and inspire, and this year is no different.”
ACE Scots cyclist Chris Hoy has powered his way to world, Olympic and Commonwealth glory, picking up more trophies and awards than he has room for. via Evening Times
“She is the best American (female) player coming up”
It’s a question Madison Brengle first heard before she won the Girls 16s championship of the 2004 Eddie Herr International Junior Tennis Championships. via Bradenton Herald
“She is the best American (female) player coming up”
It’s a question Madison Brengle first heard before she won the Girls 16s championship of the 2004 Eddie Herr International Junior Tennis Championships. via Bradenton Herald
“He was already my younger brother at that time”
U.S. Davis Cup captain is quieter than older brother John: The caption for a 1971 Tennis USA group photo identifies John McEnroe as the nation’s seventh-ranked 12-year-old and “at right, younger brother, … via The Seattle Times
“Juan Carlos is a popular player returning to Auckland for the fourth time”
Former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero has been confirmed for next year’s Auckland Open tournament, organisers said on Sunday. via ESPN
The 2007 Davis Cup champion will be crowned this weekend in Portland, where the Andy Roddick-led United States will play host to defending champion Russia, which features world No. via Sports Network
“I think possibly Tursunov and Youzhny are the next two guys in the rankings that are players that have experience playing in Davis Cup”
The United States and defending champion Russia will face off for the Davis Cup championship in Portland this weekend and both nations will encounter rough roads in bidding to book a […]
“If only I could be like I was physically in 2005″
As the tennis season extends into its 12th month with the Davis Cup final next weekend - Russia against the United States in Portland, Ore. via The Globe and Mail
The coming weekend will bring a treat to tennis fans: the last show of the year, the Davis Cup final between the US and Russia. via RIA Novosti
NEW DELHI: Fresh from his Malaysian Open win at the Challenger Series event in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday, Rainer Schuettler of Germany will start as the favourite regardless of the seedings at the ONGC $50,000 ATP … via The Hindu
“They’re all very good, you know”
Click here for the women’s year-end round-up. A Click here A for last year’s men’s round-up. By Kamakshi Tandon Photos by Getty Images The year in a nutshell for most successful men of 2007, as well as what’s … via Tennis
Ecuadorian walker Jefferson Perez on Monday rose to the second place in Cuban news agency Prensa Latina’s Latin America athlete of the year survey after earning Havana province broadcaster Radio Guines vote. via People’s Daily Online
“They’re all very good, you know”
Click here for the women’s year-end round-up. A Click here A for last year’s men’s round-up. By Kamakshi Tandon Photos by Getty Images The year in a nutshell for most successful men of 2007, as well as what’s … via Tennis
“People like to see real political scenarios played out in sport and that’s what gives them their resonance”
Politics - once a big part of US-Russia conflicts - no longer play a leading role, says Will Buckley Sunday November 25, 2007 The Observer On Friday at the Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon, the United … […]
Across The Net 11.26.07: Davis Cup Preview and Tentative Federer-Sampras Analysis Posted by Dan Martin on 11.26.2007 Can the U.S. end its Davis Cup drought? Is Roddick the anchor? What if anything do the … via 411mania.com
“The defense was stretched out a little bit and I was able to suck them into thinking I was going to Paul (Kariya)”
Goaltender Manny Legace would be the first to admit he had a lot of help Sunday after recording his first shutout since Feb. 16 of last season.
Legace stopped 24 shots as the […]
“Juan Carlos is a popular player returning to Auckland for the fourth time”
DRAWCARD: Former world tennis number one Juan Carlos Ferrero is the latest high-profile signing for January’s Heineken Open in Auckland There’s a definite Latino feel to the confirmed names for January’s … via Manawatu Evening Standard
Monday, 26 November , 2007, 15:58 Last Updated: Monday, 26 November , 2007, 16:07 Chennai: Chennai is set for another sporting bonanza! Come 2008 and the city will be abuzz as Chennai Open, India’s first ATP … via Sify
“I’m very excited to be returning to Sydney”
The entry of Argentine David Nalbandian completes the field for January’s AAMI Classic at Kooyong club, with officials confirming the form player of the late season as the eighth man on Monday. via Bangkok Post
Finland’s Jarkko Nieminen has been confirmed to return for another shot at January’s Heineken Tennis Open in Auckland. via Newstalk ZB
Argentina’s world No.9 David Nalbandian has taken the final spot in the field for January’s AAMI Classic field in Melbourne, becoming the fourth top-10 player in the eight-man line-up. Nalbandian recently won … via The Age
Ice work … for Sam and Suzanne NEXT year’s Dancing On Ice is set to be the sexiest ever. via Online Sun
Argentina’s world No.9 David Nalbandian has taken the final spot in the field for January’s AAMI Classic field in Melbourne, becoming the fourth top-10 player in the eight-man line-up. Nalbandian recently won … via The Age
Argentina’s world No.9 David Nalbandian has taken the final spot in the field for January’s AAMI Classic field in Melbourne, becoming the fourth top-10 player in the eight-man line-up. Nalbandian recently won … via The Age
“When you’ve battled through a lot of injuries, feel good on the ice, play good and then don’t get the opportunities … it’s tough sitting around waiting”
The Blues have suffered as many injuries on defense the past two seasons as any team in the NHL. via St. Louis Post-Dispatch
