(September 11, 2015) ST PETERSBURG, FL, USA – The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced today that American Serena Williams has secured the 2015 WTA Year-End World No. 1 Singles Ranking, presented by Dubai Duty Free, for the fifth time in her … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2015
Brandon Holt and Riley Smith Advance to U.S. Open Junior Doubles Final
By Steve Pratt (September 11, 2015) FLUSHING, N.Y. – Brandon Holt and Riley Smith are making people forget who their tennis noteworthy parents are, and making names for themselves at this year’s U.S. Open. The Southern California USTA … [Read more...]
In Her Own Words – Roberta Vinci
U.S. OPEN Friday, September 11, 2015 Roberta Vinci Press Conference R. VINCI/S. Williams 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 THE MODERATOR: Questions, please. Q. Something big happened today. Congratulations. ROBERTA VINCI: Thank you. Q. You had a little bit of time … [Read more...]
In Their Own Words – Serena Williams, Flavia Pennetta and Simona Halep
U.S. OPEN Friday, September 11, 2015 Serena Williams Press Conference VINCI/S. Williams2-6, 6-4, 6-4 THE MODERATOR: Questions, please. Q. How disappointed are you? SERENA WILLIAMS: I don't want to talk about how disappointing it is for … [Read more...]
Roberta Vinci Upsets Serena Williams to Reach US Open Final Against Italian Countrywoman Flavia Pennetta
(September 11, 2015) The quest for a calendar Grand Slam is over for Serena Williams. Italy’s Roberta Vinci, playing in her first major semifinal, kept her composure and the ball in play to rally past the world No. 1 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 … [Read more...]
Tracy Austin and Peter Smith’s Sons Advance To Quarterfinals in Boys’ Doubles
By Steve Pratt FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. -- Two-time U.S. Open champion Tracy Austin and five-time NCAA champion winning USC men’s coach Peter Smith both watched as their sons upset the No. 6-seeded team to advance to the … [Read more...]
In Their Own Words – Federer, Wawrinka, Anderson, Halep, Azarenka, Pennetta and Kvitova
U.S. OPEN Wednesday, September 9, 2015 Roger Federer Press Conference R. FEDERER/R. Gasquet 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 THE MODERATOR: Questions, please. Q. At 34, how do you explain continuing to peak? How are you able to maintain such a high … [Read more...]
Easy Victories for Roger Federer and Stan Wawrinka set up an All-Swiss Semifinal at the US Open
(September 9, 2015) One of the men’s US Open semifinals on Friday will be an all-Swiss affair. On Wednesday, both Stan Wawrinka and Roger Federer made quick work of their opponents to advance. No. 2 Federer moved into his 38th major semifinal, his … [Read more...]
Simona Halep and Flavia Pennetta Reach US Open Semifinals
(September 9, 2015) World No. 2 Simona Halep defeated No. 20 Victoria Azarenka, while No. 26 Flavia Pennetta rallied to defeat No. 5 Petra Kvitova on Wednesday to reach the US Open semifinals, where they will face each other on Thursday night. The … [Read more...]
Tennis Magazine, Mark Miles & Larry Scott to be honored at The Legends Ball
Hall of Fame Tennis Legends, Tennis Magazine, and Sports Executives Mark Miles and Larry Scott to be honored at The Legends Ball presented by BNP Paribas More than 20 Hall of Famers, tennis industry … [Read more...]