Archive: August 2012

John Isner: The Fire Within

John Isner has endeared himself to his opponents and fans alike with a mix of sportsmanship and compassion for others.

Roger’s Chocolates Again At Risk

Federer was in NYC on Thursday to promote his new advertisement for Lindor truffles. Lindt’s global brand ambassador goes on the hunt for his lost bag of chocolates.

Federer To Meet Young In US Open First Round; Djokovic, Ferrer In Same Half

World No. 1 and five-time former champion Roger Federer will play American Donald Young in the first round of the US Open, which begins on 27 August.

Novak Djokovic Caused A Stir On New York’s Fifth Avenue

On Wednesday in New York, Djokovic stopped at the Uniqlo flagship store on at 5th Avenue in New York to meet and greet fans and the media.

Olympic Tennis Twins Play Ping-Pong against FDNY to tune up for US OPEN

This morning on Fox & Friends, Olympic tennis champs Mike and Bob Bryan, stopped by to play ping pong with the FDNY and the F&F hosts before they head to the US Open in a few days

Rafael Nadal Is Working On His 2013 Schedule

While he may miss the upcoming US Open due to his continuing left knee injury, Rafael Nadal's people are already lining up their man for 2013

Two Tennis Greats Think Andy Murray Will Win The US Open

A pair of former Grand Slam greats have gone out on a limb to pick Andy Murray as their title favorite for the US Open.

Stanley Tucci And Alec Baldwin To Attend US Open Opening Night Gala

The Opening Night Gala is the major fundraiser for USTA Serves and contributes more than $400,000 to help fund college scholarships and program grants

US Open Qualifier Report – Day 2 – Men’s Draw

By: Chris From Staten Island The 1st round is in the books and here are the remaining American men as

Mouratoglou Is A Positive Influence On Serena Williams

Williams’ dominance since her shock French Open first round demise, could be directly correlated to her using Frenchman Patrick Mouratoglou as her coaching consultant.

US Open Qualifier Report – Day 2 – Women’s Draw

9 Americans remain in the field lead by seeded players Lauren Davis and Alexa Glatch.

Djokovic To Stay In New Jersey Home During US Open

Novak Djokovic will prepare for his US Open title defense in relative peace as he and his team set up camp in suburban New Jersey for the duration of the last Grand Slam of the season starting on Monday.

WTA (Wed. 08/22): Texas Tennis Open Results

Singles – Quarterfinals (2) Jelena Jankovic (SRB) d. (8) Sorana Cirstea (ROU) 62 61 (3) Roberta Vinci (ITA) d. (7) Chanelle Scheepers (RSA) 76(1) 62

Rafa Doubtful for Davis Cup Match

Maybe Rafael Nadal will be on the bench supporting his team. But , will he be playing ? Highly doubtful. The format of 3 out of 5 sets ( which I'm a fan of , I think ... ) would be way too much for his knee.