Archive for August, 2009

Hewitt, Stosur jump first hurdle

Samantha Stosur There is a video associated with this story. Struggling … Stosur made 58 unforced errors.

Tennis: The rebirth of Andre Agassi

Last year Andre Agassi became the first player in the history of ATP rankings to go from outside the year-end top 100 and finish in the top 10.

King of Queens: Federer Goes for Sixth US Open Title

Tennis fans are being greeted by clear weather and world class match ups, as the U.S. Open gets underway today in Queens.

Andy Murray Faces an Uphill Task If He Has to Prove His Worth

It is indeed a case of dj vu for British No. 2 seed Andy Murray, as he gets drawn to have a possible showdown with Juan Martin Del Potro in the quarterfinal, Rafael Nadal in the semi, and a final clash with Roger Federer.

Mighty Federer has worn Britton’s shoes

Roger Federer has a pretty good idea how 18-year-old Devin Britton of Brandon feels right about now.

Andy Roddick’s New York Moment

At some point in the not-so-distant past, Andy Roddick was our great American hope.

The art of the brand

As the global economic meltdown gains pace, it seems that the once-sacrosanct realm of sports sponsorship is starting to feel the pinch.

Could Querrey be next great American tennis star?

The question comes up pretty much every week. Lately, Sam Querrey finds himself answering it more often than most.

Federer looking sharp, but challengers abound

Roger Federer is a sharp man. He wears sharp clothes. He has a sharp wit, even when he answers questions from reporters in four different languages.

U.S. Open Tennis

To keep you abreast of all the happenings at the U.S. Open , SI.com’s team of tennis writers, reporters and editors will provide reporting, analysis, links, podcasts and videos in our U.S. Open blog.

Stosur says she’s a title contender

Grand Slams Sam Stosur says she’s a legitimate contender to win the US Open Sam Stosur launches her US Open tennis campaign early on Tuesday morning fervently believing she’s a legitimate contender for grand slam spoils.

Fatty diet hurts in long run

Ever wonder how you’d feel if you changed your diet for a week to 10 days? Scientists experimenting with rats did just that.

Fit Nadal eager for career Grand Slam shot

Rafael Nadal declared himself 100 percent fit for the US Open after battling knee tendinitis for three months, the Spaniard eager to make the most of his first chance to complete a career Grand Slam.

Murray relishes hunt for US Open

By virtue of proving themselves to be better than the rest with a tennis racket in their hands, Roger Federer and Andy Murray are the US Open’s top seeds.

Sublime Federer masters Murray

World number one Roger Federer produced an imperious performance to beat defending champion Andy Murray 6-2 7-6 and book his place in the final of the Cincinnati Masters.

Former Boca Prep players Andy Roddick, Mardy Fish and…

Off Glades Road, where the Mission Bay Aquatic Center once stood, you can go past the electric gate and drive down Andy Roddick Court.

Somdev plays Portuguese Frederico Gil in US Open first round

Indian Somdev Devvarman has qualified for his first Grand Slam singles event by making the US Open main draw, defeating Poland’s Jerzy Janowicz 6-3, 6-2 in the qualifiers at Flushing Meadows.

Around Kentuckiana: Cats beat Cards 1-0 in women’s soccer

Giuleana Lopez scored on a header as the University of Kentucky women’s soccer team beat visiting University of Louisville 1-0 on Saturday night.

Different worlds for Britain’s top two

PARIS: Andy Murray and James Ward, Britain’s top two men’s tennis players, may have moved up a place in the ATP rankings, but they remain worlds apart.

Bethenny Frankel and Andy Roddick Have a History

Bethenny Frankel mixed cocktails with Andy Roddick at last night’s 10th Annual Taste of Tennis party - but it was not the first time the two have met.

Aussies qualify for Open

Tennis Carsten Ball, Anastasia Rodionova, Monique Adamczak qualify for US Open August 30, 2009 Carsten Ball, Peter Luczak, Monique Adamczak and Anastasia Rodionova have qualified for the US Open, giving Australia 10 players in the main draw for the season’s final grand slam in New York starting on Tuesday .

US Open: Andy Murray’s love affair with New York is no laughing matter

Just imagine if Andy Roddick had prepared for this summer’s Wimbledon by playing doubles the weekend before with, say, Harry Enfield, Rowan Atkinson or Little Britain’s David Walliams.

Pilot Pen Day 3: Top Two Men’s Seeds Advance; Fish Ousted

Top-seeded Nikolay Davydenko defeated American Robert Kendrick 7-6 , 6-3 in a stadium court second-round match Tuesday afternoon at the Pilot Pen Tennis tournament.

Kick-Starting the Open With Final-Round Qualifying

The United States Tennis Associationa TMs slogan, It Must Be Love, certainly applies to the players competing Friday in the final round of qualifying at Flushing Meadow.

Pilot Pen Tennis

Amelie Mauresmo, the former top-ranked player in the world, returns a shot during her first-round win over Ai Sugiyama on Monday.

Brentwood’s Gullickson qualifies for U.S. Open

Brentwood’s Carly Gullickson advanced to her second Grand Slam main draw event this year at one of tennis’ biggest tournaments on Saturday as she qualified for the U.S. Open.

V. Williams, Roddick To Start U.S. Open

There will be a parade of past U.S. Open champions playing in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Day 1 of this year’s tournament.

V. Williams, Roddick To Start U.S. Open

There will be a parade of past U.S. Open champions playing in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Day 1 of this year’s tournament.

Murray frustrated by in your face drug-tests, whereabouts clause

British tennis player Andy Murray has expressed frustration over the intrusive drug-testing protocol and said that the in your face way that these tests are done is annoying.

I didn’t know Andre Agassi was that cool

Andre Agassi: From tennis’ wild child to elder statesman to now educational advocate who puts his money where his heart is.