(May 26, 2013) A few of the quotes from the news conferences from Day 1 at the French Open. Venus Williams Asked about her preparation for Roland Garros: “Extremely unideal. “Definitely, you know ‑‑ definitely been struggling. Just wanted … [Read more...]
Notes from the Front – SAP Open 2013, Day Five
Notes from the Front – SAP Open 2013, Day Five by Kevin Ware Day Five Quarterfinal Results [4] T Haas (GER) d [WC] Steve Johnson (USA) 6-4, 6-2 [2] J Isner (USA) d [8] Xavier Malisse (BEL) 7-6(8), 6-2 [1] Milos Raonic (CAN) d [6] Denis Istomin … [Read more...]
Federer Makes 33rd Consecutive Major Quarterfinal
WIMBLEDON – No. 3 Roger Federer had to fight off Xavier Malisse to move into his 33rd consecutive major tournament quarterfinal with a 7-6 (1), 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 win at Wimbledon on Monday. Federer was having problems with his back on Centre Court as … [Read more...]
Ryan Harrison Struggles to Keep His Cool Down in Atlanta
By Erik Gudris NORCROSS, Georgia - Even before he stepped on court today, young American Ryan Harrison’s reputation preceded him in both positive and negative ways. On the positive side, he possesses an exciting all-court game that many love to … [Read more...]
BNP Paribas Open Day 11: Welcome to No. 2
Novak Djokovic continued his perfect season with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 victory over Roger Federer in the semifinal of the BNP Paribas Open. The victory will give the Serb a bump in the rankings come Monday, up to no. 2 in the world, while Federer will … [Read more...]