(March 15, 2013) No. 1 Novak Djokovic extended his win streak to 22 on Friday with a defeat of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga for 8th straight time, 6-3, 6-1 to advance to the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open. The last time Djokovic lost was back on October … [Read more...]
On the Green Carpet – Photos from the 2013 BNP Paribas Open Players’ Party
(March 7, 2013) INDIAN WELLS, California – The BNP Paribas Open held their players’ party at the IW club on Thursday night. The tennis players drove up to the “Green Carpet” in classic cars included Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Victoria Azarenka, … [Read more...]
The Wit and Wisdom of Li Na – 2013 Australian Open Edition
( January 27, 2013) Some people call her "Nails." In her home country they refer to her as "Golden Flower" or "Big Sister Na." She is Li Na of China - 2011 Roland Garros champion and 2013 Australian Open finalist, who fell to Victoria Azarenka on … [Read more...]
Notes and Quotes From Tuesday at the China Open
BEIJING, China – A few of the more “notable” quotes from some of Tuesday’s news conferences at the China Open. Li Na On finally defeating Nadia Petrova, Li Na was 0-6 against her before Tuesday’s 6-1, 6-2 win: I think that's, you know, the … [Read more...]
Del Potro and Tsonga Upset in Toronto
By Brodie McPhee TORONTO - It was a star studded day at Rogers Cup in Toronto as several big names finally got under way. Bronze, silver and gold medalists highlighted centre court after a quick turn around from the 2012 London … [Read more...]
Tsonga Win over Raonic Makes Olympic History
Two Olympic Tennis Event records were broken on Tuesday in London in the men’s singles second round match between No. 5 seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France and Milos Raonic from Canada, which Tsonga won 6-3, 3-6, 25-23 in 3 hours 57 … [Read more...]
Murray Chasing History, Advances to First Wimbledon Final
WIMBLEDON - It all ended with smiles, and a hug at the net between two players who genuinely respect and like each other, but Andy Murray took one step closer to a nation’s dream in defeating Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 7-5. Statistics spoke … [Read more...]
Nadal, Murray, Tsonga Reach Second Round
WIMBLEDON - Second, fourth and fifth seeds Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray and Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, respectively have reached the second round at Wimbledon. All men moved on with straight set victories on Centre Court on Tuesday. Nadal overcame a 0-4 first … [Read more...]
Notes and Quotes from Day 5 of the 2012 French Open
ANDY MURRAY Q. Perhaps you could just talk us through how you were feeling at the start and then at the end. ANDY MURRAY: Well, first of all, it wasn't the same thing I had before. I was absolutely fine yesterday in practice, no problem, went … [Read more...]
On the Green Carpet – Photos from the BNP Paribas Open Players’ Party
INDIAN WELLS, California (March 8, 2012) - The BNP Paribas Open held their players' party at the IW club on Thursday night. Driving up to the "Green Carpet" in classic cars included the likes of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Victoria … [Read more...]