Professional Tennis
Former world number one-ranked Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark has been upset by Angelique Kerber of Germany in straight sets 6-4, 6-4 in the finals of the e-Boks Open in Copenhagen, Denmark. Kerber was able to break Wozniacki’s serve three times overall in each set to win the title in just 1 hour and 38 min….
Novak Djokovic’s strive to win the French Open championship begins with the Monte Carlo Masters, beginning this week in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. He will attempt to end the reign of Rafael Nadal which has lasted in Monte Carlo since 2005. Nadal has also won every French Open since 2005 except for in 2009. The world number…
Michael Russell defeated Mardy Fish, 6-3, 6-1 in the second round of the U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship. Fish, who was the top-seeded player at the event and overall ninth ranked player in the world, was playing for the first time since he pulled out of the U.S. Davis Cup match against France due to…
American tennis star and former world number one Jennifer Capriati has been elected to receive the highest honor in the sport of tennis—induction to the International Tennis Hall of Fame. In addition to her world number one status, Capriati’s successful career featured an Olympic gold medal, three Grand Slam titles, a Fed Cup title with…
The following is taken from a conference call moderated by Jasmine Sheppard with Mary Jo Fernandez, captain of the U.S. Fed Cup team who will be competing in the World Group playoffs in the Ukraine, April 21-22. JASMINE SHEPPARD: Thank you, everyone, for joining us today for this media conference call. We have with us…
John Isner is beginning to live up to his expectations. Isner has made it to the number 10 ranking in 2012 with wins over the top three current players in the world. He is beginning preparation for the U.S. men’s clay court championship. ”I’d like to think I’m a nightmare to play,” Isner said. ”I…
The USTA and U.S. Fed Cup Captain Mary Joe Fernandez announced that 13-time Grand Slam Champion Serena Williams will be joined by Christina McHale, Sloane Stephens, and world number one doubles player Liezel Huber in representing the United States against Ukraine in the 2012 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Playoff at the Superior…
Sixth-seeded Carlos Berlocq of Argentina defeated American James Blake, 6-4, 2-6, 6-1, in opening round action at the 2012 U.S. Men’s Clay Court Championship at the River Oaks Country Club in Houston, Texas. Berlocq, hampered by an injured left calf muscle, left the court briefly before the final set to get medical treatment. Berlocq, who…
Serena Williams defeated Lucie Safarova 6-0, 6-1 to capture the 2012 Family Circle Cup on Sunday in Charleston, S.C. This is her 40th WTA title and first on clay since she captured the same championship back in 2008. Williams did not even expect to show such a strong comeback on clay; however, this shows how…
The U.S. Davis Cup team has advanced to face the defending champion Spain in the semifinals of the 2012 Davis Cup tournament. The United States has already defeated both Roger Federer’s Switzerland team and France on the road. John Isner was able to advance the U.S. team after his defeat over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in four…