Tennis News

It’s a huge day for the women at the Sony Ericsson Tier I WTA event in Miami with all round of 16 matches scheduled for play. via Tennis Articles

“Playing Valencia is my first tournament on the clay”
Andy Murray insists he will have plenty of opportunity to soar back up the world rankings after he takes a fall next week. via This Is London

Six-time Grand Slam doubles champion Cara Black was one of four players given a special invitation to compete at this year’s Beijing Olympics. via SI.com

“We don’t know yet if it’s a tear or a strain or what it is, but he’s as determined as anything to play in Townsville”
LLEYTON Hewitt will be named in Australia’s Davis Cup team on his return from the Miami Masters tomorrow, with captain John Fitzgerald expecting his spearhead to be fit to contest […]

It’s love - love for Andy Roddick and Brooklyn Decker - they’re engaged! The tennis star is officially off the market after popping the question to Decker last Tuesday, sources, including Decker’s rep, confirm … via People.com

Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic lost to qualifier Kevin Anderson in the second round of the Sony Ericsson Open. via Sky Sports

“I know he’s playing well. He’s doing well. He won against Moya today.”
Rafael Nadal moved a step closer toward his first title of the season by defeating Nicolas Kiefer 6-2 6-4 in the third round at the Sony Ericsson Open. via RTE.ie

“There’s nothing like winning, that’s how simple it is”
Nikolai Khabibulin stopped all three Columbus shots in the shootout, and the Chicago Blackhawks downed the Blue Jackets, 5-4, to keep their slim playoff hopes alive. via Star-Telegram.com

“The times he had break points, many times I served well and stayed aggressive. All in all, I played a very good match.”
Andy Roddick runs to return the ball to Viktor Troicki of Serbia at the Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne, Florida, on Saturday. via Shanghai Daily

“My whole family is here and it’s home.”
Men’s defending champion Novak Djokovic was upset 7-6 3-6 6-4 by qualifier Kevin Anderson in the Sony Ericsson Open second round on Friday. via ESPN

“When I come back to the court the ball was a little bigger and slower, and it was a little bit more difficult for me. “I feel I played a very complete match.”
By Bill Scott, dpa Miami - Rafael Nadal survived the distraction of a rain delay to post a 6-2, 6-4 win over […]

Sunday March 30, 2008 MIAMI: Men`s defending champion Novak Djokovic has been upset 7-6 3-6 6-4 by qualifier Kevin Anderson in the Miami Open tennis tournament second round. via PakTribune

If British fans thought Tim Henman toyed with their emotions they ain’t seen nothing yet. via Telegraph.co.uk

“I mean, I only got here like two nights (ago). “With that being said, it’s obviously a little disappointing to go out so early here. But I’m going to, obviously, take a lot of memories from last week.”
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“He started to maybe get a little tight on his serve. Definitely after I won that game, I knew in my head I was going to win.”
Sam Querrey scooped a shot off his shoe tops back to Carlos Berlocq, who looked surprised that his opponent got to such a shallow and sudden drop shot.
Berlocq […]

WORLD number one Justine Henin has advanced to the fourth round of the WTA and ATP Masters Series hardcourt tournament on Sunday with a 6-2, 6-1 victory over Italy’s Sara Errani. via NEWS.com.au

“That’s what’s amazing about these guys that come back”
IMPRESSIVE SHOW: Arnaud Clement of France returns a shot against Mardy Fish during day four of the Sony Ericsson Open at the Crandon Park Tennis Center in Key Biscayne, Florida. via Gulf Times

“I heard people yell and scream afterward, and I figured that was a good thing.”
Austin, three others tied
Kansan Woody Austin shared the lead with three others at the Zurich Classic when rain, lightning and thunder forced the suspension of third-round play. Nicholas Thompson, Peter Lonard and Briny Baird also are at 8 under.
The 46 […]

“I tried to play in an aggressive way”
World number one Roger Federer beat Frenchman Gael Monfils 6-3 6-4 in an entertaining second-round match at the Sony Ericsson Open on Saturday. via Reuters UK

“I tried to play in an aggressive way”
Sunday, 30 March , 2008, 09:54 Last Updated: Sunday, 30 March , 2008, 10:38 Miami: World number one Roger Federer beat Frenchman Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-4 in an entertaining second-round match at the Sony Ericsson … via Sify

AMERICAN Andy Roddick had to rally for a three-set victory over Serbian qualifier Viktor Troicki to reach the third round of the WTA and ATP Masters Series tournament. via NEWS.com.au

“He was nervous before the match. I told him, ‘You’ve got the goods. Just go out and play your game.’”
It was only a practice set that wouldn’t even count in his fantasy league.
But beating Roger Federer was the final shot of confidence 6-foot-7 rookie Kevin Anderson needed before he stepped onto the stadium court […]

“With tiebreak, everything happens so quick, so one good point by us, one bad point by them and it was already very close. And I think we went for it, and I think they didn’t expect it.”
INDIAN WELLS - Russians Dinara Safina and Elena Vesnina said they weren’t even planning on playing doubles together […]

“But I have to say I’ve really enjoyed myself so far this year. I was excited when I got back out on that court. It’s a great, great center court.”
Andy Roddick hit a shot not found in any how-to manual Saturday, and it came at a critical time to help him survive a scare […]

“I was kind of trying to get used to the conditions out there”
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. — Lindsay Davenport is back at this popular vacation destination for the first time in five years, and she’s enjoying her stay, even though she’s here to work. via Sportsnet.ca

Novak Djokovic’s second round 7-6 , 3-6, 6-4 loss to South African Qualifier Kevin Anderson in Miami is not only a monumental upset, but also a major statement for NCAA College tennis.A While most tennis … via MSNBC Sports

“It’s not a bad surface for me, but it’s not my favorite”
Last year clay czar Rafael Nadal nabbed a hard-court title in Indian Wells. Can he do it again in Key Biscayne, where he has been a finalist before? First he’ll need to get by Benjamin “No relation to Boris” … via Palm Beach […]

After a tough 2007 season, Vania King got herself back even with fellow American Meghann Shaughnessy, report agencies. via The Independent

“I’ve already competed in the doubles draw and a bunch of three-setters in singles. Now I’ll have to finish up the final here and then play in a quallies match in Key Biscayne, so I know that [today] won’t be the easiest day.”
If 20-year-old Robin Haase of the Netherlands is going to win the […]

“Even still, just knowing what he’s done and what a great player he is, to have beaten him is a tremendous experience for me.”
Novak Djokovic often bounces the ball more than a dozen times before serving, and the tedious ritual may have cost him a match Friday. via Peninsula Clarion