The US Open finished over 6 weeks ago and right about now it’s really feeling like a long time between slams.
The good news is that it’s only 12 weeks to go until the AO! [Read more…]
Men’s Tennis 2011: We’ve Made the Final Quarter
The 2011 slams are all finished now, but there is still some top tennis to come in the final quarter of the year. [Read more…]
What a Week for Australian Tennis.
This week started with Sam Stosur winning the US Open Women’s Final and finished with an epic Davis Cup battle between Australia and Switzerland. [Read more…]
Happy Days! Sam Stosur Wins US Open 2011 Women’s Singles Final
This is such an awesome blog to write. Today Sam Stosur beat Serena Williams in the US Open Women’s Final. In 2 sets no less, (6-2, 6-3). What a great day for Sam, for Sam’s fans and for tennis in Australia. [Read more…]
US Open 2011: Highlights from Week 1 – I Love This Video!
I especially love this video because I haven’t been able to watch as much of the US Open as I would have liked on TV, and the vid shows a lot of the moments that I missed. [Read more…]
US Open 2011: Go Sam, Go All The Way
Sam Stosur moves in the Round of 16 at US Open 2011
Sam Stosur, currently ranked No.10 in the world, beat Nadia Petrova in Round 3 of the US Open in 3 tough sets. For some, it was the best women’s match of the tournament so far. [Read more…]
US Open 2011: Who in the Men’s Top 4 has the toughest draw?
The US Open runs from 29 August to 11 September.
Watch the official Men’s Preview video that gives a great summary of men’s tennis play and info in the lead up the US Open. [Read more…]
US Open 2011: Dates, Deets, Dollars and ATP Rankings
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After mucho great men’s tennis in the 6 week long Olympus US Open Series, which was won by Mardy Fish, the final grand slam of the year is nearly here.
Here are the important US Open deets for the Men.
Grand Slam Tennis 2012: Tournament Schedule, Dates & Other Deets
Now for the US Open
The tennis grand slam tournaments start in January in Australia and run through until September in the USA.
Here are the tournament details for 2012. [Read more…]
Roger and Rafa: You’ve got the love that will see you through
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are widely loved by millions around the world. Sure, for their incredible tennis skills, but also for their style, their athleticism, their big guns, their “such good guy-ness” and everything else they bring to the sport of tennis. [Read more…]
Where to eat and drink in New York during the US Open
New York, home of the US Open
When I travel, sometimes I take a chance and stroll around, looking for good places to eat and drink. On some occasions I get lucky and find a fabulous spot, and sometimes I wish I asked someone “in the know” for a recommendation. [Read more…]
Rogers Cup 2011: The Boys Are Back In Montreal Town
Novak and Rafa*
Next up for the men in tennis is the Masters 1000 event, the Rogers Cup in Montreal from August 5 – 14.
The first round of the main draw starts on Monday 8 August. [Read more…]
There’s Something About Mardy: Fish wins 2011 Olympus US Open Series
Photo by Stephen Dunn
By winning the 2011 Olympus US Open series Men’s title, Mardy Fish now has a chance to take home USD 2.8 million if he wins the US Open. [Read more…]
3 Spectacular Reasons to Become an Australian Open Member
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Currently the US Open Series is being played in the lead up to the US Open, which will run from August 29 to September 2011.
Given that men’s tennis-wise it’s all happening in the US at the moment, you’re probably wondering why I’m writing an article about the Australian Open.
Well, the Australian Open member ticket pre-sale happens in August and September, which reminded me of why I love being an AO Member and I wanted to share the reasons why. [Read more…]