Archive for June, 2009

Croatia lists Karlovic, Cilic in Davis Cup vs. US

Wimbledon quarterfinalist Ivo Karlovic and Marin Cilic were named in Croatia’s team for the Davis Cup quarterfinal against the United States alongside Roko Karanusic and Lovro Zovko, coach Goran Prpic announced Tuesday.

Andy Murray’s Wimbledon ‘players’ food-name’ game on Twitter

BRITISH tennis ace Andy Murray has reportedly found a new way to beat stress in the run-up to the tense Wimbledon finals.

Federer drops a set to Kohlschreiber

London: Now that Roger Federer’s near-incomparable greatness has been extravagantly lauded by the whole world, including perhaps by the Piranha hunter-gatherers deep in the Amazon rainforest, it is time for normal service, just so we don’t miss the wood for the trees.

Venus cruises past Radwanska

Defending champion Venus Williams hammered out a warning to her Wimbledon rivals as she cruised into the semi-finals with a 6-1 6-2 victory over 11th seed Agnieszka Radwanska.

Wimbledon 2009: Roger Federer dismantles Robin Soderling as Andy Murray is warned

The gathering head of steam behind Andy Murray, the sense of destiny growing around his Wimbledon challenge, the idea that this could be his year what with his Fred Perry shirts and all, has one serious obstacle.

Mixed fortunes for GB in doubles

Jamie Delgado and Jonathan Marray produced a superb performance to reach the third round of the men’s doubles.

Ex-LSU player ends run at Wimbledon

Former LSU tennis player Ken Skupski capped his run at Wimbledon on Saturday with doubles partner Katie O’Brien in the second round of mixed doubles at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club.

Creature Vs. Creature: Del Potro Must Drop The Blade

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Brits to watch on Wimbledon day seven

A host of British hopefuls will be in action at Wimbledon on Monday as the tournament enters its second week.

Leander Paes and Cara Black beat Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania

Leander Paes and Cara Black entered the mixed doubles quarter-finals with a 6-2, 6-7 , 6-3 victory over Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza at Wimbledon yesterday.

Andy Murray’s serve can help him burn off the opposition and fire him to Wimbledon glory.

That was the verdict today of legendary American coach Nick Bollettieri, the man who moulded former Wimbledon champion and world No.1 Andre Agassi.

Federer shows chink in armour

Maybe it was that he lost his first set of the tournament or the creeping derision over his unfolding career as a fashion model or the tensions that can come with impending fatherhood.

Wimbledon - Men: Federer into second round

Five-time champion Roger Federer overcame an early hiccup to book a place in the second round at Wimbledon with a 7-5 6-3 6-2 win over Taiwan’s Lu Yen-Hsun. Swiss Federer, accorded the honour of opening proceedings on Centre Court in the absence of champion Rafael Nadal through injury, went an early break down against the […]

Nestor, partner advance at Wimbledon

While it seems as though Canadians are having a rough go at Wimbledon this year, the country did see some success yesterday in the form of Daniel Nestor.

Who upset Andy Murray’s mum? Judy stabs her finger at tennis player’s rivals during match

Something was clearly troubling Andy Murray’s mother Judy yesterday - despite his 6-2, 6-3, 6-4 demolition of Viktor Troicki in the third round at Wimbledon.

Oudin looks to establish herself on WTA tour

After her surprising run to the fourth round of Wimbledon, Melanie Oudin is hoping to establish herself as a regular contender on the women’s tour.

Blake gets nod over Fish, Querrey for 2nd singles spot on US Davis Cup team, alongside Roddick

James Blake is joining Andy Roddick and the Bryan brothers on the U.S. Davis Cup team that will play Croatia in next month’s quarterfinals.

Bryan brothers play on at Wimbledon

The top-seeded team of Mike Bryan and Bob Bryan rolled into the third round of the men’s doubles doubles’ tournament at Wimbledon with a 6-0, 6-2, 6-4 victory over the team of Johan Brunstrom and Jean-Julien Roier at the All-England Club.

Wimbledon 2009: Novak Djokovic beats Dudi Sela in straight sets

Novak Djokovic’s unassuming, quiet progress through men’s draw at Wimbledon continued as he claimed his place in the quarter-finals courtesy of a straight-sets victory over Dudi Sela.

Andre Agassi playing to fight breast cancera “Tickets on sale NOW

Andre Agassi playing to fight breast cancer - Tickets on sale NOW! By Mel Fabrikant Monday, June 29 2009, 02:00 PM EDT Legendary tennis great will appear in Cole Schotz Celebrity Match at The Kennedy Funding Invitational on July 12 Tennis legend Andre Agassi, a favorite among fans and players throughout his 20+ year career, […]

Bookworm Sez: This audiobook not soundly appealing

‘Jim Bowie: Frontier Legend, Alamo Hero’ by J.R. Edmondson, read by Benjamin Becker Did you ever wonder what it would have been like to live on the frontier? Imagine your nearest neighbor being a mile or more away.

Mike Woods column: Football legend Brown shouldn’t give a slap with his helping hands

Taking a spin around the sports world wondering if the pitching-depleted Brewers should call back old friends Teddy Higuera, Don Sutton or Pete Vuckovich just to see if they have anything left in the tank.

Venus slips into quarter-finals as tearful Ivanovic quits

Defending champion Venus Williams took the express route into the quarter-finals at Wimbledon as Ana Ivanovic was forced to quit Monday’s fourth round match with a thigh injury.

LTA coach backing British tennis

British tennis is improving, especially the women’s game, according to Lawn Tennis Association coach Matt Thomas.

Pranks, Forfeits and Tennis-football Keep Spirits High in Camp

Wimbledon is not traditionally a venue associated with cross-dressing but do not be alarmed if a vaguely familiar-looking man is spotted walking around over the next week wearing women’s clothes.

Verdasco, Soderling Battle Into Third Round

Seventh seed Fernando Verdasco , the highest-ranked Spaniard in the draw after defending champion Rafael Nadal ’s withdrawal, required two hours and 55 minutes to overcome 27-year-old Kristof Vliegen of Belgium in a battle of the big servers at The Championships on Wednesday.

Agassi: Federer best in the Open era

When the legends of tennis are discussed, Andre Agassi’s name has to be included.

Soderling soldiers on to Federer clash

ROBIN Soderling has the unenviable task of taking on five-time champion Roger Federer in the fourth round at Wimbledon on Monday a ‘ but it at least has not affected his sense of humour.

Justin Timberlake & Chace Crawford Sex Up Wimbledon

Justin Timberlake and Chace Crawford caused a burst of girlish excitement to surge through pretty much anyone he came into contact with at Wimbledon.

Wimbledon 2009: Andy Murray is finally winning over Middle England

You would not call it infatuation just yet, but when Andy Murray walked onto Centre Court shortly after six o’clock in the evening the crowd rose to give him a standing ovation.