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On This Day In Tennis History

Since the tennis world is silent this week, TennisGrandstand.com will fulfill your tennis fix with an excerpt from the new tennis book “ON THIS DAY IN TENNIS HISTORY.” The book, which makes an excellent holiday …

How Andy Murray talked his way to the top

As Andy Murray sat waiting for the balloons to go up around the Pabellon de Cristal in Madrid to celebrate his success on Sunday, a familiar hand landed on his shoulder.

Pages: Samprazzz? No! Sampras’ book scores an ace

Thursday, October 16, 2008 Pages: Samprazzz? No! Sampras’ book scores an ace By John Pages Match Point THOUGH I’m not as avid a bookworm as my wife, Jasmin, I love books.

Continue reading “A celebration of the U.S. Open”

The U.S. Open will commemorate the 40th year of the Open Era before the evening session at Arthur Ashe Stadium Monday night.

The Evans Report: Murray Moves Up

During Roland Garros last May, I suggested to Alex Corretja, who was helping the young Scot during the European clay court season, that someone needed to tell Andy Murray that he was the fourth best tennis …

Spain’s Albert Montanes wins Dutch Open

Albert Montanes of Spain won his first ATP Tour singles title Sunday, capturing the Dutch Open with a 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory over defending champion Steve Darcis of Belgium.

Spain’s Albert Montanes wins Dutch Open

Albert Montanes of Spain won his first ATP Tour singles title Sunday, capturing the Dutch Open with a 1-6, 7-5, 6-3 victory over defending champion Steve Darcis of Belgium.

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“The matches are very nice. You have options: you can play very aggressive, and you can’t play very defensive.

Team Murray offer safety in numbers to Andy

When Andy decided to stop working with Brad Gilbert, he moved away from the intensity of the one-on-one coaching set-up and took on a team of experts to deliver his physical and coaching programme.

Monday Morning Quarterback: Tiger and others know it’s a pain to deal with

Playing in pain is a part of sports; it often provides the kind of transcendent moment that can’t be translated for the record book.Some of the more memorable events are etched indelibly in our personal …

Top Ten Gut-Wrenching Play with Pain Moments

Pierce, who at one time nearly died due to stab wounds, shook off everything and missed only about 94 seconds of actual game time to return and lead his team to the W. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen …

Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg

That’s player shorthand for the times when you’re helpless against the other guy’s onslaught, no matter how well you play.

French Open: Andy Murray eyes green grass of Wimbledon after defeat to Nicolas Almagro

For Andy Murray, the courts now turn from red to green. He will next be seen on the lawns of Queen’s Club and Wimbledon, after he was yesterday defeated in the third round of the French Open by Nicolas Almagro, …

Andy Murray survives five-set scare to record first French Open win

ANDY MURRAY finally recorded his first win at Roland Garros last night - but the Scot needs to improve if his French Open involvement is to enter a second week.

Red-hot Murray outclasses Acasuso

Andy Murray raced into the third round of the French Open with a convincing straight-sets victory over Argentina’s Jose Acasuso.

Corretja: Murray Can Be Clay Great

Bet now on the French Open with Sky Bet! Click here for more French Open news Click here for latest results Click here for order of play Click here for updated men’s singles draw Click here for updated women’s …

French Open tennis: Gallic expectations too high for homegrown talent

MARK Atkinson examines the players charged with providing a home success… YOU have to go back to the summer of 1983 to find the last home-grown winner of the men’s crown at Roland Garros.

Alex Corretja keeping it simple for Andy Murray

There has been a slightly chaotic, unhinged feel to Paris this week, what with the transport strikes across the city, and the news that Carla Bruni has written some excruciating lyrics in her new album about …

Kuerten in final curtain call

Rafael Nadal may well be on his way to becoming the greatest player ever on the claycourts of Roland Garros but he will likely never be held in more affection than the soon-to-be retired Gustavo Kuerten.

INTERVIEW-Nadal ready to defend perfect Paris record

“Of course I’d swap a Roland Garros for a Wimbledon”
Rafael Nadal has won 21 matches out of 21 in three years at the French Open yet even that perfect record will not stop him feeling butterflies in his stomach when he starts his bid for a fourth title next week. via ESPN

Birthday bashing for Murray.

Rafael Nadal gave Andy Murray a claycourt lesson for his 21st birthday as the Spanish second seed moved into the quarter-finals of the Hamburg Masters. via Eurosport

Live - Murray v Tursunov

“Not sure I’m liking Tursunov’s beard… I always thought it looked better when he was clean-shaven, he was a dead-ringer for Stamper - the bad guy from Tomorrow Never Dies.”
Murray 6-4 5-1 Tursunov Crikey. Dimi’s got a break point after reading the pass and meeting it with a crisp volley. via BBC Sports

It’s time for Andy Murray to come of age

“I don’t think about that too much”
Two significant milestones are approaching in the life of Andy Murray, but he will probably only appreciate receiving cards in the post for one of them. via Telegraph.co.uk

Murray messes up his big…

“My expectations for the clay season weren’t to go and win these tournaments”
As missed opportunities go, they do not come much bigger than the one Andy Murray suffered last night. via Daily Express

Nadal opens title defence with win over Starace

Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal waves to supporters after winning against Italian Potito Starace yesterday. via Gulf Times

Nadal Eyes Fourth Straight Barcelona Title vs. Ferrer Today

Top-seeded Spaniard Rafael Nadal looks to capture his fourth straight title in Barcelona as he faces second seed and compatriot David Ferrer on Sunday in the final of the Open Sabadell Atlantico, an 888,000 … via Tennis Articles

Tennis star Nadal dominates to book …

“I’m very happy I was able to again play to my best level, I’m happy to reach another final”
Rafael Nadal crushed a minor annoyance in the form of Denis Gremelmayr as the king of clay hammered out a 6-1, 6-0 victory on Saturday to reach a fourth straight final at the Barcelona Open. via […]

Team Murray will not be expanded, says British No.1

“Then they played well in the second set. It’s a bit frustrating.”
Andy Murray may have taken a claycourt specialist on to his team as he builds for the French Open next month, but don’t expect him to repeat the trick when it comes to Wimbledon or the US Open. via The Herald

Nalbandian fights mental battle to win Barcelona opener

“I must be more humble, to accept where I am in the game”
From correspondents in Europe, 01:01 PM IST David Nalbandian made a shaky start at the Barcelona Open before eventually overcoming his demons with a win over a fellow Argentine. via India eNews

Federer’s flying by seat…

“I was really unhappy with my game. In the end, at least, it was fine, but for one-and-a-half sets I was really disappointed. “Rarely am I in a situation like this, 5-1 down in the third, and I still manage to come back. Usually it’s much more even.”
Spanish coaches seem to be the flavour […]