Professional Tennis
The USTA has announced that world number one-ranked Roger Federer of Switzerland, the reigning Wimbledon champion and five-time U.S. Open champion, has been named the top seed in men’s singles draw at the 2012 U.S. Open, set for Aug. 27-Sept. 9 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, N.Y. Federer, a 17-time…
Due to a viral illness, Vera Zvonareva has become the latest women’s singles player to withdraw from next week’s 2012 U.S. Open. In 2010, The two-time Grand Slam runner-up lost in the Open finals to Kim Clijsters at Flushing Meadows. That same year, Zvonareva reached the final at Wimbledon. She had a career high ranking…
Agnieszka Radwanska retired from her opening match at the 2012 New Haven Open Tuesday night with a sore shoulder. The top-seeded player ended play against qualifier Olga Govortsova in the second set. Dropping 6-0 in the opening set and down 2-1 in the second, the world number two-ranked Radwanska decided to withdraw from the match. Radwanska’s shoulder has…
Perhaps it’s the hectic and rigorous schedule, or perhaps it’s the participation of the sport’s top stars in the recent 2012 London Olympics, but this year’s men’s and women’s field at the 2012 U.S. Open will see some new faces and the absence of some regulars from the main draw. To date on the men’s…
The USTA and Levy Restaurants, the official restaurant partner of the U.S. Open, have announced the official menu and expanded culinary offerings at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for the 2012 U.S. Open, Aug. 27-Sept. 9. With a menu that reflects the international flair of the event, the U.S. Open showcases flavors…
Fifth seeded American Andy Roddick defeated wild card and fellow American James Blake 7-6(6), 7-6(6) in a second-round clash at the 2102 Winston-Salem Open, taking his lead in their FedEx ATP Head2Head series to 9-3. Roddick dropped serve early in the match, but drew level with Blake at five-all before edging the opening set tie-break. He…
Tennis Channel is adding Hall of Famer Jim Courier to its on-air roster for its fourth U.S. Open, Aug. 27 through Sept. 9. As lead men’s tennis analyst, the current U.S. Davis Cup captain and four-time major singles champion will provide his unique point of view during much of the network’s 70-plus match hours. In…
The USTA has announced a series of major building enhancements that are designed to elevate the overall fan experience at the 2012 U.S. Open. Projects include new buildings, the completion of Court 17, increased seating at all field courts and new sponsored programs for visitors to this year’s tournament. This year’s Opening Night ceremony will…
Roger Federer won a record fifth Western & Southern Open Men’s Singles Title on Sunday, defeating Serbian Novak Djokovic 6-0, 7-6(7). Next up for Federer is the 2012 U.S. Open, having recovered from the London Olympics by skipping the Rogers Cup in Toronto immediately following the London Games. Starting with the U.S. Open last year, Djokovic had won…
Li Na of China fought back from a set down to win the 2012 Women’s Title at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati, defeating Angelique Kerber of Germany 1-6, 6-3, 6-1. Li has been defeated in three finals this year, but this victory ends that streak, as just last week, Li lost to Petra Kvitova in Montreal. This…