AUSTIN, Texas (October 22, 2011) – Part of a US Davis Cup tradition, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) grants the host city of a recent Davis Cup tie with a legacy project for the community to remember the event.   On Saturday, the … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2011
Notes from Shanghai
Abigail Hinto was in China covering the Shanghai Rolex Masters. She gives her personal reflections on last week's tournament. By Abigail Hinto Tennis attendance in Shanghai Before coming to the Shanghai Rolex Masters tournament, … [Read more...]
Murray Win in Shanghai Moves Him up to World No. 3
Andy Murray of Britain waves to fans after his win over Michael Berrer of Germany during their second round match at the Thailand Open 2011 tennis tournament in Bangkok September 29, 2011 . REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND - Tags: SPORT TENNIS) … [Read more...]
Murray Powers Past Nishikori to Gain Shanghai Final
By Abigail Hinto SHANGHAI, China - Andy Murray dominated Kei Nishikori 6-3, 6-0 at the Qi Zhong Tennis Center to move into the Shanghai Rolex Masters final to be played on Sunday. The Saturday evening semifinal saw the Scot completely overpower his … [Read more...]
Ferrer Battles Past Lopez to Advance to Shanghai Rolex Masters Final
By Abigail Hinto SHANGHAI, China - In tight three-set battle between Spanish Davis Cup teammates, David Ferrer edged out Feliciano Lopez 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-3 in the first semifinal of the Shanghai Rolex Masters on Saturday. Â The battle was a … [Read more...]
Nadal Upset in Shanghai Rolex Masters Round of 16 by Mayer
Florian Mayer, GER, during French Open 2011 in Paris; 24/05/2011 - Foto: SCHREYER By Abigail Hinto SHANGHAI, China -Â Visibly disappointed and calling his return of serve "terrible," World No. 2 Rafael Nadal of Spain fell to … [Read more...]
Roddick Talks About Adjustments, Balls and Players Division at Shanghai Rolex Masters
 SHANGHAI, China - Andy Roddick used a steady serve and net play to conquer seventh seed Nicolas Almagro 6-3, 6-4 in the Shanghai Rolex Masters round of 16 on Thursday. "Net play become as lot better when you're serving good. I've … [Read more...]
Radwanska and Berdych Win China Open Titles
Czech Tomas Berdych battled back from 3-6 down to stop Croatia's Marin Cilic 3-6, 6-4, 6-1, to win the China Open on Sunday in Beijing. The victory marked his first title in more than 2 years. It took Poland's Agnieszka Radwanska two hours … [Read more...]