FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY - On Thursday, his 30th birthday, Andy Roddick announced that he’s retiring after the US Open. On Friday night, the American delayed his retirement a little longer dominating Australian teenager Bernard and reaching the third … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
Djokovic, Ferrer Get Victories to Move on at US Open
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY - No. 2 seed Novak Djokovic and David Ferrer had decisive victories in advancing at the US Open on Friday. Djokovic’s 6-2, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Rogerio Dutra Silva of Brazil had no … [Read more...]
Sharapova wins easily, Admits Break-up with Vujacic
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – No. 3 seed Maria Sharapova who is looking to capture her second US Open title, advanced to the fourth round with an easy 6-1, 6-1 win over NCAA runner-up Mallory Burdette. The match lasted only 58 minutes. During her … [Read more...]
British Teen Robson Stuns Li Na, Will Play Stosur next at US Open
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Great Britain’s Laura Robson upset another major champion in her current  run at the US Open. The 18-year-old  who dismissed Kim Clijsters on Wednesday continued to knock off major champions on Friday with a 6-4, … [Read more...]
Tennis Channel, Wilson Sporting Goods and Melanie Oudin Ring Opening Bell at NASDAQ
NEW YORK, NY - Wilson Sporting Goods Co. President Chris Considine, along with Tennis Channel Chairman and CEO Ken Solomon and Wilson player Melanie Oudin, rang the NASDAQ Opening Bell remotely on Friday from the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium in … [Read more...]
Notes and Quotes – Players Talk About Roddick’s Retirement
Q. Could you talk about Andy Roddick retiring now? You're kind of the veteran American player now. JAMES BLAKE: Yeah, I mean, I always tried to feel like I'm available for any young guys if they want advice. I've probably been guilty of … [Read more...]
Kerber takes out Venus Williams at US Open
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Venus Williams came within two points of upsetting the No. 6 seed Angelique Kerber who came back from 2-4 down in the third set to pull out 6-2, 5-7, 7-5 in a match that lasted 2 hours and 45 minutes. The American finished … [Read more...]
Tennis Hall of Fame Exhibit Features “Tennis at the Olympics”
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY - In addition to watching tennis at the U.S. Open, spectators between matches or rain delays can visit the International Tennis Hall of Fame and Museum exhibit at the Chase Center, across the walkway from Louis Armstrong Stadium … [Read more...]
Federer defeats Phau to Move into Third Round of US Open
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – No. 1 Roger Federer practiced his net game in defeating Germany’s Bjorn Phau on Thursday night at the US Open 6-2, 6-3, 6-2. The Swiss won 32 points at the net and 23 points from the baseline over No. 83 Phau in the 90 … [Read more...]
Statement on Andy Roddick from ATP Executive Chairman and President Brad Drewett
Statement on Andy Roddick from ATP Executive Chairman and President Brad Drewett "I would like to congratulate Andy on an outstanding career and thank him for 13 years of fantastic memories. A former ATP World Tour No. 1, Andy is one of the greatest … [Read more...]
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