Dick Enberg – whose voice, eloquence and enthusiasm, including his signature “Oh, My!â€, have graced ESPN’s Wimbledon telecasts since 2004 – is calling his 28th and final fortnight in London. He first worked the event he calls his … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2011
Tsonga Bids Federer “Au Revoir” in Wimbledon Quarterfinals
Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France celebrates after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland in their quarter-final match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London June 29, 2011. REUTERS/Toby Melville (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT … [Read more...]
Wimbledon Day 2 -Tears of Joy for Serena
Serena Williams of the U.S. reacts after defeating Aravane Rezai of France at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London June 21, 2011. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT TENNIS IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE) Defending … [Read more...]
Wimbledon Day 1- Nadal Wins 15th Straight, Murray, Venus Williams Advance
A steward holds an umbrella as the roof is closed over Centre Court during the match between Francesca Schiavone of Italy and Jelena Dokic of Australia at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London June 20, 2011. REUTERS/Toby Melville … [Read more...]
A Taste of Wimbledon in New York City
New York City may be over 3000 miles away from London, but HSBC Bank brought Wimbledon to New York Citiy’s Rockefeller Center on Tuesday. Tennis Hall of Famers Monica Seles and Jim Courier played tennis with fans on a grass court to celebrate the … [Read more...]
“Rusty” Serena Williams Nails First Match of Comeback
Serena Williams of the U.S. returns the ball during her International Women's Open tennis tournament match against Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria in Eastbourne, southern England June 14, 2011. REUTERS/Toby Melville (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT … [Read more...]
US Open Takes Over Times Square For Second Year
NEW YORK, NY - The US Open Experience took over Times Square for the second year in a row to promote the first day that US Open tickets went on sale to the general public. Fans were able to purchase tickets at kiosks, play on a mini tennis court, … [Read more...]
Approach Shots: McEnroe/Borg: Fire & Ice Documentary Debuts on HBO This Saturday
2011 marks the thirty-first anniversary of one of the greatest tennis matches played. The 1980 Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Final which pitted Bjorn Borg against John McEnroe was known for its drama including a fourth set tiebreak which McEnroe won 18-16, … [Read more...]
Rafael Nadal Defeats Roger Federer for Sixth French Open Crown
Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland during their men's final at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 5, 2011. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT … [Read more...]
Chinese History – Li Na Wins French Open
Li Na of China kisses the trophy after winning her women's final against Francesca Schiavone of Italy at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 4, 2011. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT … [Read more...]