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...]
Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Contender Profiles – Fast Facts with Jack Cunniff
Profiles of the top contenders for 2011 Wimbledon. Note: Grand Slam records for main draw matches only. - by Jack Cunniff http://twitter.com/jrcunniff 1. Rafael Nadal (ESP) 2011 Record: 45-7 Grand Slam Record: 131-18 Wimbledon Record: … [Read more...]
Wimbledon Ladies’ Contender Profiles – Fast Facts with Jack Cunniff
Profiles of the top contenders for 2011 Wimbledon. Note: Grand Slam records for main draw matches only. - by Jack Cunniff http://twitter.com/jrcunniff 1. Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) 2011 Record: 45-8 Grand Slam Record: 47-17 Wimbledon Record: … [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...]
A Look at WTA Comebacks
Serena Williams of the U.S. celebrates winning a point against Russia's Vera Zvonareva during the women's singles final at the 2010 Wimbledon tennis championships in London in this July 3, 2010 file photo. Williams has pulled out of the French Open … [Read more...]