From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/362532-roger-federer-rafael-nadal-and-dreams-of-an-indian-wells-cocktail
We wait.
We anticipate.
We hope.
For Roger and Rafa.
It’s been just 10 months, but it seems like an eternity.
Twenty matches since 2004, and now the longest gap between matches since 2004.
Will Indian Wells, this Californian oasis, quench the thirst? Will the top and the [...]
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Dreams of an Indian Wells’ Cocktail
For Agassi at Hit For Haiti: It’s Not What You Say, Its What You Do
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/362453-for-agassi-at-hit-for-haiti-its-not-what-you-say-its-what-you-do
I was fortunate enough to attend last night’s “Hit for Haiti” match between Sampras, Federer, Agassi, and Nadal. For me, it was a dream come true to finally see Sampras and Agassi play again on the same court as they both have long retired.
This match was the tennis equivalent [...]
Kuznetsova upset, Clijsters advances (AP)
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Svetlana Kuznetsova had a succinct explanation for losing her opening match at the BNP Paribas Open. “The tennis ball is perfect. I am not perfect,” the top-seeded Russian said after a 6-4, 4-6, 6-1 loss to Spain’s Carla Suarez Navarro in the second round on Saturday. Kuznetsova, who hadn’t played [...]
Bitterness Between Agassi and Sampras on Full Display at Hit for Haiti
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/362292-bitterness-between-agassi-and-sampras-on-full-display-at-hit-for-haiti
Four of the biggest tennis stars to ever pick up a racket played a doubles match during the “Hit for Haiti” charity event Friday night, which eventually went sour due to the childlike nature of two aging legends.
Never the best of pals, Andre Agassi and Pete Sampras traded [...]
Hit for Haiti 2 Reflection: Did Andre Agassi Go Too Far?
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/362135-hit-for-haiti-2-reflection-did-agassi-go-to-far
Indian Wells, Calif.— Sitting beside famed tennis journalist Bud Collins for the “Hit for Haiti 2″ charity event at the Tennis Gardens last night, I remained in full anticipation of an epic evening.
Not only was Collins’ close proximity an added bonus in the commentary department, but the stands were [...]
Nadal to prep for Wimbledon at Queen’s (AP)
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Rafael Nadal will return to Queen’s this year after he was unable to defend his title at the grass-court tournament in 2009. In 2008, Nadal was the first man to win at the French Open, Queen’s Club and Wimbledon in the same year, but his persistent knee problems prevented him [...]
Hingis to take on Serena in WTT (AP)
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Martina Hingis will face top-ranked Serena Williams and two former No. 1 players in World Team Tennis competition. The WTT announced its 10-team schedule on Thursday. Hingis will play for the New York Buzz and face Serena on July 9 at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Hingis is a five-time [...]
Clijsters, Wozniacki to play Eastbourne (AP)
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U.S. Open champion Kim Clijsters and Caroline Wozniacki will begin their 2010 grass-court seasons at Eastbourne. Clijsters celebrated her return to professional tennis following a two-year layoff with victory at last year’s U.S. Open — where the 26-year-old Belgian beat Wozniacki in the final. She won the Laureus World Comeback [...]
Serena wins second Laureus Award (AP)
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Usain Bolt won his second Laureus Sportsman of the Year award, and Serena Williams won the woman’s prize. Bolt won three gold medals at last year’s track world championships and set world records in the 100 and 200-meter races. Williams, who also earned the award for a second time, won [...]
Henin falls in 2nd round at Indian Wells (AP)
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Second-seeded Caroline Wozniacki rallied for a win in her first tournament in a month. However, former champion Justine Henin’s comeback hit a roadblock. Henin, playing her third tournament since ending a 19-month retirement, trailed 4-1, in the third set Friday and lost to Gisela Dulko of Argentina, 6-2, 1-6, 6-4, [...]
Venus and Serena Williams: Boycotting Indian Wells 9 Years and Counting
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/361673-venus-and-serena-williams-boycotting-indian-wells-9-years-and-counting
At the Indian Wells Masters Series Tennis Tournament in 2001, Venus Williams pulled out of a semifinal match against her sister, Serena Williams, just four minutes before the match was scheduled to start. The enthusiastic crowd, assembled and anxious to see the dynamic duo take the court, were upset and [...]
Stars Align In Indian Wells As Rafa, Roger, Kim, and Justine Return
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/361228-stars-align-in-indian-wells-as-rafa-roger-kim-and-justine-return
Not one but two Masters tournaments, the first of the year.
The only ATP events of the month, both centered in the sunshine of the United States.
These are the last hard courts before spring ushers in the clay. No more of the artificial, punishing surfaces until the tour heads [...]
Exclusive Q&A with Marcel Granollers
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/361003-exclusive-qa-with-marcel-granollers
Competing in his Davis Cup debut last weekend in Spain, current world No. 110 Marcel Granollers recently had a chance to stop and chat with me in this exclusive interview.
Granollers, 23, began his year by defeating current world No. 7 Robin Soderling during the first round of the Australian [...]
Henin wins opener at Indian Wells (AP)
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Justin Henin beat Magdalena Rybarikova, 6-2, 6-2, in the first round of the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday, her first competitive match since a surprising run to the Australian Open final in January. Henin, who is playing in this tournament for the first time since 2006, held the No. 1 [...]
Men’s Tennis: Preview for BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/360432-preview-for-bnp-paribas-open-indian-wells-california
Tournament Preview:
The season’s first Masters 1000 event in Indian Wells, CA will bring forward a few compelling storylines.
Gone are the lonely days of February, where many matches and tournaments were played and won—none of which will really be remembered. The tennis season officially bursts into gear this [...]
The Return Of Federer’S Secret Weapon (Humor)
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/360417-the-return-of-federers-secret-weapon-humor
As the 2010 spring season for Tennis gets under way, Roger Federer has been looking for new ways to combat his younger competitors.
He has worked on his training, shot expertise, and basic overall fitness to keep his No. 1 ranking in tennis.
Now players on the tennis circuit have a [...]
From Roger Federer to Rafael Nadal: Indian Wells Promises Action Top to Bottom
From Bleacher Report – Tennis http://bleacherreport.com/articles/360394-from-federer-to-nadal-indian-wells-promises-action-top-to-bottom
Finally play gets underway this week for the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells with a lineup that includes almost all the usual suspects.
Who will survive the test of time and layoffs to take the title this year? That is the question lingering on everyone’s lips.
Roger Federer’s Quarter
There [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]