The year has sure flown past and what a great tennis year it’s been for Novak Djokovic, winning 3 out of 4 Grand Slam finals. [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
Visit the Official US Open Website
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.
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…]
Olympus US Open Series Preview 2011 (Guest Post by Michael Barber)
Mardy Fish, winner of the Atlanta Tennis Championships 2011
The Olympus US Open Series is a six-week, ten tournament hard court swing through North America that finishes with the US Open. Players compete for $40 millon, including a shot at bonus prize money at the US Open.
Grand Slam Tennis 2011: Tournament Schedule & Tidbits
Kim Clijsters with her trophy after winning the Australian Open 2011
The tennis grand slam tournaments start in January in Australia and run through until September in the USA. [Read more…]
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