By Brad Hunter The Regions Morgan Keegan Championships WTA Report “Hi Honey†and “yes ma’amâ€â€¦ The ladies (and men) who work in the Racquet Club were all so sweet, and mostly southern thus making this visit extra enjoyable Like … [Read more...]
Melzer Fights off Broken Toe and Raonic for Memphis Title
Austria’s Jurgen Melzer, suffering with a broken big toe on his right foot capped a week in Memphis by winning the tournament over last year’s finalist Canadian Milos Raonic 7-5, 7-6(4). Melzer broke his toe ten days ago when he caught … [Read more...]
Arvidsson Nets Second Memphis Title
Sofia Arvidsson of Sweden returns the ball to Kaia Kanepi of Estonia during the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris May 23, 2011. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE - Tags: SPORT TENNIS) Sofia … [Read more...]
Melzer Despite Broken Toe to meet Raonic in Memphis Final
Playing with a broken right big toe, Austrian Jurgen Melzer has made it into the Memphis final by beating Czech Radek Stepanek 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Saturday. “Well, it’s obviously very satisfying,†Melzer said. “I’ve played a great tournament … [Read more...]
Americans Isner, Querrey and Harrison Advance in Memphis
Americans Sweeting, Querrey, Isner and Harrison Advance in Singles; Benneteau/Rochus Take Out 2011 US Open Champs Petzschner/Melzer By Brad Hunter MEMPHIS, Tennessee (February 21, 2012) - On Court 1 at The Regions Morgan Keegan Championships on … [Read more...]
Dushevina beats Qualifier Hampton, Hampton teams up with Oudin for Doubles Win in Memphis
Vera Dushevina beats Qualifier Jamie Hampton. Hampton later teams with Melanie Oudin for a Doubles Win in Memphis By Brad Hunter MEMPHIS, Tennessee (February 21, 2012) - Twenty-two year old American qualifier Jamie Hampton, who defeated defending … [Read more...]
Tough Day in Memphis for Young Americans Sloane Stephens, Lauren Davis, Madison Keys and Alexa Glatch
By Brad Hunter MEMPHIS, Tennessee (February 20, 2012) - The first match I sat down to watch at The Regions Morgan Keegan Championships was the Court 1, first round WTA match between 17-year old American Lauren Davis and 25-year old American … [Read more...]
Memphis Tournament Musings
By Brad Hunter Following along on Twitter has benefits- during the tournament @memphistennis hid free tickets around the grounds and then tweeted the clues for followers to read/discover like @jameyyoo The biggest weapon of a … [Read more...]
The Cherry on Top – Roddick’s Shot
Sunday, February 20, 2011 If you haven't seen the shot yet, I suggest you stop reading and go watch it right now. The running, diving, rolling on the ground, down the line forehand passing shot, was not actually seen by Andy Roddick that broke … [Read more...]
Do You Travel with Maple Syrup? Raonic and Roddick News Conferences
MEMPHIS, TN - February 19, 2011 - Brad Hunter provides his highlights of the Milos Raonic and Andy Roddick post-match interviews from Saturday. Milos Raonic after his semi-final victory over Mardy Fish 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 Reporter: Are you weary at … [Read more...]