Archive for July, 2008

Ex Baylor Bear Becker advances in Cincy tennis tourney

While Baylor junior Denes Lukacs was ousted in the first round of the qualifier, Benjamin Becker needs just one more win to reach the main draw of the $2.6 million Western and Southern Financial Group Masters.

Roddick-Federer match possible

The draw for the ATP Western & Southern Financial Group Masters was announced Friday and the bracket sets up with a potential quarterfinal featuring defending champion Roger Federer against Andy Roddick if the …

Rogers Cup - Friday Wrap Up

A strange day of tennis on Friday at the Rogers Cup in Toronto as several matches failed to live up to expectations.

John McEnroe at AllState Stadium @ Westfield Galleria, Roseville, CA

John McEnroe and his WTT team, The NY SporTimes were in town last Saturday, July 26, 2008 at the at AllState Stadium @ Westfield Galleria, Roseville, CA.

Tamarine and Calleri get Olympic call-up

Thai tennis star Tamarine Tanasugarn and Argentina’s Agustin Calleri have been given special invites to the Beijing Olympics by the International Tennis Federation on Monday.

‘Bad day at the office’

Back in 1995, then-sex symbol Andre Agassi, the defending champion of the tournament now known as the Rogers Cup, stepped on to the court with a determined attitude and a revamped look.

Nadal wins Rogers Cup for fifth straight tourney victory

TORONTO - Rafael Nadal beat Nicolas Kiefer 6-3, 6-2 on Sunday to win the Rogers Cup, his fifth straight tournament victory.

Ex Baylor Bear Becker advances in Cincy tennis tourney

While Baylor junior Denes Lukacs was ousted in the first round of the qualifier, Benjamin Becker needs just one more win to reach the main draw of the $2.6 million Western and Southern Financial Group Masters.

Explorers beat defending champs to make WTT finals

Add two of the top five women’s doubles players in the world to the Kansas City Explorers.

Juan Ignacio Chela withdraws from Olympic tennis tournament because of injury

LONDON : Juan Ignacio Chela withdrew from the Olympic tennis tournament on Monday because of injury.

Rogers Cup - Friday Wrap Up

A strange day of tennis on Friday at the Rogers Cup in Toronto as several matches failed to live up to expectations.

‘Bad day at the office’

Back in 1995, then-sex symbol Andre Agassi, the defending champion of the tournament now known as the Rogers Cup, stepped on to the court with a determined attitude and a revamped look.

Roddick-Federer match possible

The draw for the ATP Western & Southern Financial Group Masters was announced Friday and the bracket sets up with a potential quarterfinal featuring defending champion Roger Federer against Andy Roddick if the …

Spadea, Stevenson Among Shotgun 21 Tennis Pros at Bellamy Event

Steve Bellamy, the P.T. Barnum of tennis and founder of the Tennis Channel, these days devotes much of his time to getting his fledgling Ski Channel off the ground - but he’d not done with tennis.

Jankovic advances in straight sets

SOME YOU WIN… : Taiwanese No. 1 Chan Yung-jan enjoyed mixed fortunes at the East West Bank Classic, succumbing in the singles but earning a doubles victory AP AND AFP, LOS ANGELES Friday, Jul 25, 2008, Page …

Tennis: Rogers Cup final weekend, in review

After losing to Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals Saturday night, Andy Murray brightened considerably was asked about playing doubles with his brother Jamie at the Olympics next month.

Smash Court Tennis 3 (X360) - New Screens & Trailer

‘Smash Court Tennis 3′ - New Screens & Trailer Get the Smash Court Tennis 3 [X360] Trailer The first in the revered tennis simulation series for the new console generation, Smash Court Tennis 3 for Xbox 360 …

Top tennis players passionate about strong performances at Olympic Games

Olympic defeat four years ago reduced Roger Federer to tears. The world’s No. 1-ranked tennis player wept after he was upset by Tomas Berdych in the second round at the Athens Games, one of only six losses for …

Ex-Bear Becker plays way into Cincinnati tourney

Benjamin Becker played his way into one of the biggest tennis tournaments of the year with a straight-set victory in Sunday’s final round of the qualifier at the $2.6 million Western and Southern Financial …

Fighting Nadal earns semis clash…

Rafael Nadal recovered after a marathon tiebreak setback to book a semi-final face-off against Andy Murray with a high-tension triumph over France’s Richard Gasquet on Friday.

Nadal, Djokovic Advance; Roddick Upset A

Second-seeded Rafael Nadal and third-seeded Novak Djokovic advanced Thursday at the $2,615,000 Rogers Masters in Toronto, but sixth-seeded Andy Roddick wasn’t as fortunate to get out of the third round.

Margarito stops Cotto, claims title

Antonio Margarito stopped Miguel Cotto in the 11th round in Las Vegas, blemishing Cotto’s unbeaten record and claiming the World Boxing Association’s 147-pound welterweight title with one last incredible …

Tennis: Bad boy, Playboy lose to Buzz

Upstage John McEnroe? As the fiery tennis legend once famously yelled at a chair umpire and entitled his autobiography, you cannot be serious.

Andy Murray Interview - Toronto, July 25

Q. How big of a breakthrough is this getting over Djokovic the first time? ANDY MURRAY: Yeah, it’s a big win mentally for me.

Young stars shine at Fifth Third

When: Play begins at 1 p.m. Where: UK’s Hilary J. Boone Tennis Complex Tickets: $8 Years from now, people might look back at this weekend’s Fifth Third Bank Tennis Championships and say this was the tournament …

Andy Roddick Must Seize His Chance at the U.S. Open

Rod has an unbelievable chance to claim the second Grand Slam of his career. The 2008 US Open is, in my opinion, there for the taking.

Ex Baylor Bear Becker advances in Cincy tennis tourney

While Baylor junior Denes Lukacs was ousted in the first round of the qualifier, Benjamin Becker needs just one more win to reach the main draw of the $2.6 million Western and Southern Financial Group Masters.

‘Bad day at the office’

Back in 1995, then-sex symbol Andre Agassi, the defending champion of the tournament now known as the Rogers Cup, stepped on to the court with a determined attitude and a revamped look.

Rogers Cup - Friday Wrap Up

A strange day of tennis on Friday at the Rogers Cup in Toronto as several matches failed to live up to expectations.

Explorers beat defending champs to make WTT finals

Add two of the top five women’s doubles players in the world to the Kansas City Explorers.