From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/359497-federer-biding-for-the-calendar-slam-what-are-his-chances
How a year can turn things around.
A year ago there were questions as to whether the mighty Federer could ever equal Sampras’ Slam record.
Was he simply past his prime? Overtaken by the young generation who beat him on a regular basis, not least Nadal who had prevailed over the [...]
Roger Federer Biding for the Calendar Slam: What Are His Chances?
Roger Federer Biding For the Calendar Slam. What Are His Chances?
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/359497-federer-biding-for-the-calendar-slam-what-are-his-chances
How a year can turn things around.
A year ago there were questions as to whether the mighty Federer could ever equal Sampras’ Slam record.
Was he simply past his prime? Overtaken by the young generation who beat him on a regular basis, not least Nadal who had prevailed over the [...]
Clijsters juggling motherhood, tennis (AP)
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Kim Clijsters’ first full season back on the tennis tour is presenting new challenges: figuring out a balanced schedule, needing more rest than she used to, traveling with her 2-year-old daughter Jada. “Days are totally different now. In the past … everything is kind of based around you,” Clijsters said.
WTA Power Rankings: Venus Williams Reigns Supreme, Retains No. 1 Spot
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/359233-wta-power-rankings-venus-williams-reigns-supreme-retains-no-1-spot
Venus Williams held on to her top spot in the power rankings with a victory in Acapulco, while Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Alisa Kleybanova recorded their first ever WTA Tour titles in Monterrey and Kuala Lumpur, respectively.
Less than half of the women from my last series of rankings have claimed [...]
Men’s Tennis Power Rankings: Novak Djokovic Edges Roger Federer for Top Spot
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/358857-mens-tennis-power-rankings-novak-djokovic-edges-federer-for-top-spot
The U.S. hardcourt swing is under way this week as players compete at the ATP Masters Series Tennis Tournament in the desert at Indian Wells followed by another sunny outing at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.
Last year’s champion at Indian Wells, Rafael Nadal, has been sidelined with injuries [...]
Serbia tops US in 1st round of Davis Cup (AP)
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The Davis Cup run for the United States is over in the first round. Novak Djokovic withstood 24 aces and outlasted John Isner 7-5, 3-6, 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-4 on Sunday, giving Serbia a clinching 3-1 lead against an American team looking for its 33rd Davis Cup title. In the last [...]
Pavlyuchenkova reaches Monterrey final (AP)
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Third-seeded Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia defeated Anastasia Sevastova of Latvia 6-3, 2-6, 6-1 to reach the final of the Monterrey Open. The match was washed out Saturday by heavy rain. Pavlyuchenkova will face second-seeded Daniela Hantuchova in the final later Sunday. Hantuchova came from a set down to defeat fellow [...]
Argentina beats Sweden 3-2 in Davis Cup (AP)
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David Nalbandian has sent Argentina into the Davis Cup quarterfinals by defeating Sweden’s Andreas Vinciguerra in the last reverse singles for a 3-2 series win. Nalbandian secured a 7-5, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 victory on Sunday to clinch the series at Stockholm’s Royal Tennis Hall. Nalbandian broke for a 2-1 lead [...]
Russia moves into Davis Cup quarters (AP)
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Russia is advancing to the Davis Cup quarterfinals after Mikhail Youzhny defeated Somdev Devvarman 6-2, 6-1, 6-3 in the first reverse singles to secure an insurmountable 3-1 lead over India. Youzhny dominated for the start Sunday, breaking his opponent six times while never losing his serve to close out the [...]
Ferrer puts Spain into quarterfinals (AP)
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David Ferrer has sent Spain into the Davis Cup quarterfinals by beating Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka 6-2, 6-4, 6-0 in the first reverse singles match. Ferrer was in control throughout Sunday’s match and broke twice in the third set before serving out the victory to give Spain an unassailable 3-1 lead.
France’s Tsonga retires in Davis Cup (AP)
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Jo Wilfried Tsonga has retired with a sprained ankle against Simon Greul of Germany, ending the Frenchman’s unbeaten run in the Davis Cup. Tsonga retired while trailing 4-6, 6-2, 1-0 on Sunday, a day after France qualified for the quarterfinals when Michael Llodra and Julien Benneteau defeated Philipp Kohlschreiber and [...]
Israel cuts Chile’s lead to 2-1 (AP)
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Israel’s doubles team of Jonathan Erlich and Andy Ram defeated Chile’s Paul Capderville and Jorge Aguilar on Sunday, narrowing Chile’s lead to 2-1 in the best-of-five Davis Cup tie. Erlich and Ram won 6-7 (5), 7-6 (9), 2-6, 6-1, 6-0 to set up the key reverse singles matches Monday. Fernando [...]
Hantuchova reaches semis in Monterrey (AP)
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Daniela Hantuchova will face Slovakian compatriot Dominika Cibulkova in the semifinals of the Monterrey Open after both came from a set down to win Friday. Second-seeded Hantuchova beat Vania King of the United States, 2-6, 6-2, 6-1, while fourth-seeded Cibulkova was a 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 winner over Hungary’s Agnes Szavay [...]
Spain, Switzerland tied 1-1 in Davis Cup (AP)
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David Ferrer defeated Marco Chiudinelli to lift defending champion Spain into a 1-1 tie with Switzerland in the opening round of Davis Cup. Ferrer beat Chiudinelli 6-2, 7-6 (5), 6-1 Friday after Stanislas Wawrinka gave Switzerland a 1-0 lead by rallying past Nicolas Almagro 3-6, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 on [...]
Russia leads India 2-0 in Davis Cup (AP)
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Igor Kunitsyn and Mikhail Youzhny won to give Russia a 2-0 lead over India in the first round of the Davis Cup World Group. Kunitsyn won 6-7 (6), 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-4 Friday over Somdev Devvarman in the opening singles. Youzhny won 6-4, 6-2, 6-3 against Rohan Bopanna. Kunitsyn replaced [...]
Kim Clijsters in Conversation: On Comebacks, Laureus, and Motherhood
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/357684-kim-clijsters-in-conversation-on-comebacks-laureus-and-motherhood
In the week that Martina Navratilova recalled the “heroic performance” of Kim Clijsters in winning the U.S. Open last year, the charming Belgian made time for an altogether more low-key performance back in the United States.
She was runner up to Venus Williams in the Billie Jean King Cup exhibition [...]
Czechs reach quarterfinals of Davis Cup (AP)
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The Czech Republic advanced to the Davis Cup quarterfinals after Tomas Berdych and Radek Stepanek beat Olivier Rochus and Steve Darcis of Belgium 7-6 (0), 6-0, 6-3 to gain an insurmountable 3-0 lead. The Czechs switched from their original choice of inexperienced pair Lukas Dlouhy and Jan Hajek for the [...]
France advances to Davis Cup quarters (AP)
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France advanced to the Davis Cup quarterfinals after Michael Llodra and Julien Benneteau defeated Philipp Kohlschreiber and Christopher Kas of Germany 6-1, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 for an insurmountable 3-0 lead. Benneteau converted the French duo’s second match point with a forehand volley winner on Saturday.
Croatia earns spot in Davis Cup quarters (AP)
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Croatia has clinched a spot in the Davis Cup quarterfinals after Marin Cilic and Ivo Karlovic earned a straight-set win in doubles to give the hosts an insurmountable 3-0 lead over Ecuador. The Croatian duo defeated brothers Nicolas and Giovanni Lapentti 7-6 (3), 6-3, 7-5 after sweeping the opening singles [...]
US cuts Serbia’s Davis Cup lead to 2-1 (AP)
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Bob Bryan and John Isner defeated Nenad Zimonjic and Janko Tipsarevic 7-6 (8), 5-7, 7-6 (8), 6-3 in doubles to keep the United States alive in the Davis Cup first round, cutting Serbia’s lead to 2-1. Isner was a last-minute replacement for Bob Bryan’s twin brother Mike, who was sidelined [...]
Serbia takes 2-0 lead on US in Davis Cup (AP)
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Novak Djokovic struggled past Sam Querrey 6-2, 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3 for Serbia to take a 2-0 lead against the United States in their Davis Cup first-round tie on Friday. In the opening singles, Serbia’s Viktor Troicki beat John Isner 7-6 (4), 6-7 (5), 7-5, 6-4. Second-ranked Djokovic began having [...]
Isner loses, US trails Serbia 1-0 (AP)
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John Isner lost to Viktor Troicki 7-6 (4), 6-7 (5), 7-5, 6-4 to give Serbia a 1-0 lead over the United States in the first round of the Davis Cup. Isner had 21 aces in his Davis Cup debut, but Troicki converted his fourth match point with a crosscourt volley [...]
Tsonga, Monfils put France up on Germany (AP)
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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gael Monfils won their singles matches to give France a 2-0 lead over Germany in the first round of the Davis Cup. Tsonga defeated Benjamin Becker 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (2), 6-3 and Monfils defeated Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-1, 6-4, 7-6 (5) on the indoor hardcourt of the Palais [...]
Real Cause Revealed For Federer’s Lung Condition: Chain Smoking (Humor)
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/356855-real-cause-revealed-for-federers-lung-condition-chain-smoking
Tennis superstar Roger Federer today shocked the world by confessing that he is in reality a chain-smoker. He held a press conference today in Basil, Switzerland to offer his sincere apologies in Tiger Woods-like fashion. Here is the transcript:
“First of all, I want to apologize to my wife Mirka. [...]
Hantuchova reaches quarters in Mexico (AP)
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Second-seeded Daniela Hantuchova and fourth-seeded Dominika Cibulkova — both of Slovakia — have reached the quarterfinals of the Monterrey Open. Hantuchova defeated Kaia Kanepi of Estonia 6-1, 6-3 on Thursday and Cibulkova downed Sara Errani of Italy 3-6, 6-4, 6-1. Fifth-seeded Agnes Szavay of Hungary also advanced, defeating Anna-Lena Groenefeld [...]