USA TODAY Sports and Tennis Channel are joining together to provide a weekly video feature called "Court Report" that will be available at tennis.usatoday.com every Monday. The weekly report will recap tournaments that have just concluded, … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2011
Czech Republic and Russia Advance to Fed Cup Final, Complete Results
The Czech Republic and Russia have advanced to the Fed Cup final after victories over Belgium and Italy respectively. The final will be played in Russia on the weekend of November 5-6. Germany, Serbia, Spain and Ukraine have won their way … [Read more...]
Nadal in Seventh Heaven at Monte Carlo Masters
Rafael Nadal began his 2011 clay court campaign by capturing his seventh consecutive Monte Carlo Masters title with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over fellow Spaniard David Ferrer. “It’s really emotional and unbelievable for me. [To] start the clay season … [Read more...]
Notes and Quotes on USA’s Loss to Germany in Fed Cup
For the first time in since the group format was instituted in 1995, the United States will not be able to compete for the Fed Cup next year. Germany crushed the United States, 5-0, in the 2011 Fed Cup World Group Playoff in Stuttgart this … [Read more...]
McPhillips Wins Girls’ 18s Title; Escobedo and Shishkina Take 14s Titles at USTA Junior Spring National Championships
Story by Britten Gerrard and Steve Pratt RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (April 16, 2011) – After coming up short three times, the fourth time turned out to be the charm for Kyle McPhillips. McPhillips, the No. 13 seed, won the ITF … [Read more...]
Fed Cup Day 1 Results for World Group Semifinals and Playoff Ties
Here are the latest results for the 2011 Fed Cup World Group semifinals, and World Group and World Group II play-offs on 16-17 April. The World Group II play-off tie between Japan and Argentina has been postponed until 16-17 July, and will be played … [Read more...]
USA and Germany Face Off in Fed Cup World Group Playoff
The United States will try to stay in the Fed Cup World Group for 2012 as they compete against face Germany this weekend in the Fed Cup World Group Playoff in Stuttgart. Order of Play Saturday, 7:00 a.m. ET Singles A: Christina McHale (USA) vs. … [Read more...]
Fed Cup Draws for World Group Semifinals and Play-off Ties
The ITF has announced the draws for the 2011 Fed Cup World Group semifinals, and World Group and World Group II play-offs on 16-17 April. The World Group II play-off tie between Japan and Argentina has been postponed until 16-17 July, and will be … [Read more...]
U.S. Fed Cup vs Germany This Weekend on Tennis Channel
Tennis Channel will provide exclusive coverage of the U.S. Fed Cup team's competition against  Germany in Stuttgart, Germany, this weekend with live and same-day, "Instant Encore" replays Saturday and Sunday.  Because the Americans … [Read more...]
Kourtin’ Karen’s Tennis Week in Review
0-15 Clijsters Out of Action, May Miss Roland Garros Kim Clijsters' Roland Garros is in question. Clijsters reported on her website on Sunday She had announced on her website on Tuesday that she’ll be out for four weeks with right shoulder and … [Read more...]