USTA Serves, the national charitable foundation of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), has announced that it has awarded more than $324,000 in grants to 38 community tennis and education organizations during its 2013 spring funding cycle. Among those receiving grant awards is the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program Inc. (HJTEP) and The Mayors Fund to Advance…
Top-seeded Novak Djokovic has advanced to the second round of Wimbledon after defeating 34th-ranked Florian Mayer of Germany, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4, on Tuesday. Djokovic hit a victorious forehand to end the match. Djokovic will challenge an American in the next round—either qualifier Bobby Reynolds or wild card Steve Johnson. The top seed has lost in the Wimbledon…
On Tuesday, American world number one Serena Williams beat Luxembourg’s Mandy Minella, 6-1, 6-3, in her first match of Wimbledon 2013. Serena has won the past 32 matches she’s played. Although Serena defeated Minella within an hour on the court, she lost her serve at the start of the second set to go 2-0 down,…
Just a few weeks after his win at the French Open, Rafael Nadal, 12-time grand slam champion, has been defeated in the first round of Wimbledon, falling to Steve Darcis 7-6(4), 7-6(8), 6-4. At last year’s Wimbledon, Nadal lost in the second round to Lukas Rosol, which will make this year’s loss the second earliest…
Not surprisingly, Roger Federer won his first round match at Wimbledon with a straight sets victory over Victor Hanescu on Centre Court. In a match that lasted just over an hour, Federer had an easy win over Hanescu with a score of 6-3, 6-2, 6-0. "I’ve won it (Wimbledon) a few times now but it…
Monica Puig had 38 winners and scored the first big upset of Wimbledon in her win over the fifth-seeded Sara Errani of Italy 6-3, 6-2 in opening round action. The 19-year-old Puig from Puerto Rico is playing her first grass-court tournament as a pro. Errani, ranked number one in the world in doubles with partner Roberta Vinci,…
The world’s focus on the players during the Grand Slam events makes it easy to forget all of the strenuous, behind-the-scenes organization and preparation that takes place months, or even years, in advance of a major tennis event. With the 2013 U.S. Open looming in our midst, one of the things that needs to be…
In order to defend his Wimbledon crown, Roger Federer could have to face the trio of Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, as he was drawn in the same half as Murray and the same quarter as Nadal on Friday at the All England Club. Federer starts his bid for a record eighth crown against…
The year’s third Grand Slam is upon us, as on Monday, June 24, Wimbledon will begin at the All England Club. Wimbledon is the oldest tennis event in the world, and widely considered the most prestigious. As the tournament approaches, we have compiled some statistics and offered some predictions as to who will or won’t…
American qualifier Jamie Hampton upset 2009 champion Caroline Wozniacki 6-7 (8), 7-5, 6-3 to reach the finals of the 2013 Aegon International. Hampton will play the first final of her career against Elena Vesnina. She’ll attempt to become the first American woman to win the title since Chanda Rubin beat Conchita Martinez in 2003. "Caroline is tough,"…