Archive: August 2012
U. S. Open Singles – First Round: (1) Victoria Azarenka def. Alexandra Panova 6-0 6-1 Victoria Azarenka really
It doesn't make any real difference in the contest for #1, but Roger Federer is obviously off to a nice smooth start.
Day 1 at the US Open began like most days at the US Open do - with rain.
There was a time when Melinda Czink was a giant-killer. That was long ago; these days, she seems completely unable to threaten top players.
Andy Murray got off to a rather ugly start in both of the first two sets, but he obviously woke up fast after that. Another 900 points and he'll catch up with Rafael Nadal....
Novak Djokovic has plenty of worries on his mind as he heads into his first title defense at the US Open - but the perilous state of American tennis is not one of the topics giving him any sleepless nights.
Azarenka, Sharapova & Stosur Among Winners
From the mesmerizing and unprecedented video and light show to Jordin Sparks’ Whitney Houston-like National Anthem rendition, it was truly an amazing and unforgettable night Monday during the 12th annual Opening Ceremony Gala at the US Open.
World No. 4 and 2008 finalist Andy Murray opened his US Open campaign on Monday at Flushing Meadows with a 6-2, 6-4, 6-1 victory over Russian Alex Bogomolov Jr. The match was delayed in starting due to a two-hour rain delay in New York.
American Mardy Fish defeated Japan’s Go Soeda 7-6(3), 7-6(2), 6-3 in his first round match Monday at the US Open. After edging Soeda in two tie-breaks, Fish broke for a 2-0 lead in the third set and broke Soeda again in the final game to claim the two hour, 36-minute victory.
WTA No. 1 Victoria Azarenka has joined the tennis watch endorsement sweepstakes - by signing as an ambassador for Japan 's Citizen marque. She is joining rivals including Maria Sharapova (Tag-Heuer) and Caroline Wozniacki (Rolex) who got into the lucrative game first, the Belarus belter is determined to bring value to her new marque.
American Jack Sock advanced to the second round of the US Open after securing an upset over No. 22 seed Florian Mayer of Germany, who retired while trailing 6-3, 6-2, 3-2
Williams, Azarenka, del Potro and Rafael Nadal to Participate in 2013 BNP Paribas Showdown at The Garden on Mar. 4
Top USTA officials are saying that a roof is in the future of the US Open, even though recently they announced a series of improvements that will cost $500 million
ATP Player Council President Roger Federer, understood to be against any form of boycott or strike up to now, admitted the issue came up for the discussion at a players meeting in New York
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