Archive: August 2014

YOUNG, REST OF AMERICANS COMPETE WELL ON CLOSE-BUT-NOT-QUITE DAY IN TORONTO  BY RICKY DIMON thumbnail

YOUNG, REST OF AMERICANS COMPETE WELL ON CLOSE-BUT-NOT-QUITE DAY IN TORONTO BY RICKY DIMON

The good news delivered by the United States contingent in the Rogers Cup first round was turned upside down on Wednesday. Americans compiled a 4-1 record heading into the last 32 of this Masters 1000 event, but all four winners went down in their second matches. It was not, however, due to a lack of effort.
MONTREAL WOMEN’S TENNIS PARTIAL UPDATE & OTHER ODD WTA FACT’S & SCORES thumbnail

MONTREAL WOMEN’S TENNIS PARTIAL UPDATE & OTHER ODD WTA FACT’S & SCORES

As we write, there is a rain delay in Montreal, and it isn't the first of the day. It looks as if the showers won't last long, but the schedule is pretty badly bollixed. We're going to send this now and possibly send another edition later.
STEFAN EDBERG LIKES COACHING ROGER FEDERER thumbnail

STEFAN EDBERG LIKES COACHING ROGER FEDERER

Stefan Edberg is living the dream as coach of Roger Federer - even though the six-time grand slam event winner admitted that he never thought of being in such a position in the current game.
ITF WORLD JUNIOR TENNIS FINALS IN CZECH REPUBLIC / 90 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED IN 2014 WITH A TOTAL OF 172 TEAMS thumbnail

ITF WORLD JUNIOR TENNIS FINALS IN CZECH REPUBLIC / 90 COUNTRIES REPRESENTED IN 2014 WITH A TOTAL OF 172 TEAMS

Please find below Tuesday results from the 2014 ITF World Junior Tennis Finals taking place in Prostejov, Czech Republic on 4-9 August. Sixteen boys and 16 girls teams are taking part in the finals of the ITF’s world junior team competition for players aged 14-and-under.
TENNIS IN CANADA. MEN’S AND LADIES’ RESULTS AND ORDER OF PLAY FROM MONTREAL AND TORONTO. thumbnail

TENNIS IN CANADA. MEN’S AND LADIES’ RESULTS AND ORDER OF PLAY FROM MONTREAL AND TORONTO.

Please find below the links to the draws, results and order of play for the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank events in Toronto and Montreal.
FEDERER ROLLS IN TORONTO, WAWRINKA STRUGGLES BUT SURVIVES FIRST MATCH  BY RICKY DIMON thumbnail

FEDERER ROLLS IN TORONTO, WAWRINKA STRUGGLES BUT SURVIVES FIRST MATCH BY RICKY DIMON

It could be a long week for Roger Federer at the Rogers Cup, with a Masters 1000 event to play, a 33rd birthday to celebrate on Friday, a hockey game on Sunday, and plenty of fanfare surrounding the new paint-job on his racket. Federer wasted no time, however, in getting off the court in his first match on Tuesday night.
SECOND SEEDED CICI BELLIS MOVES INTO 4TH ROUND AT USTA GIRLS 18S NATIONALS thumbnail

SECOND SEEDED CICI BELLIS MOVES INTO 4TH ROUND AT USTA GIRLS 18S NATIONALS

Girls’ 16s Top Seed Ryan Peus Drops 4th Round Match to 17th Seed Lexi Milunovich, 6-0, 6-4
Donald Young, Jack Sock Improve Americans’ Record in Toronto to 4-1  By Ricky Dimon thumbnail

Donald Young, Jack Sock Improve Americans’ Record in Toronto to 4-1 By Ricky Dimon

Donald Young and Jack Sock capped off an impressive first-round showing by American men at the Rogers Cup when they prevailed on Tuesday
Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish: American Tennis Dynamic Duo At US Open By: Justin Chaffee thumbnail

Andy Roddick and Mardy Fish: American Tennis Dynamic Duo At US Open By: Justin Chaffee

In his playing days, Andy Roddick was always known as being extremely committed to his sport, and carrying the weight of American tennis on his shoulders.
Serena Williams & Novak Djokovic Top Seeds in “Cincy Tennis ” Roger Federer Is Second Seed @ The Western & Southern Open thumbnail

Serena Williams & Novak Djokovic Top Seeds in “Cincy Tennis ” Roger Federer Is Second Seed @ The Western & Southern Open

Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer all are top seeds at the Cincy Open
LADIES’ DRAWS FROM THE ROGERS CUP TOURNAMENT IN MOTREAL thumbnail

LADIES’ DRAWS FROM THE ROGERS CUP TOURNAMENT IN MOTREAL

Click here to check out the draws & order of play from the Rogers Cup in Montreal, Canada.
“FOODIES” & TENNIS FANS CHECK OUT THE FIRST-EVER US OPEN GOURMET FOOD TRUCK TO ROLL THROUGH NYC TASTING IS FREE thumbnail

“FOODIES” & TENNIS FANS CHECK OUT THE FIRST-EVER US OPEN GOURMET FOOD TRUCK TO ROLL THROUGH NYC TASTING IS FREE

The United States Tennis Association (USTA), in conjunction with Levy Restaurants, the official restaurant partner of the US Open, today announced that it will introduce it’s first-ever gourmet food truck that will roll through New York City on August 11 – 13...
MEN’S DRAWS & SCHEDULE FROM THE ROGERS CUP IN TORONTO, CANADA thumbnail

MEN’S DRAWS & SCHEDULE FROM THE ROGERS CUP IN TORONTO, CANADA

Click here to check out the draws for the Rogers Cup in Toronto.
FEDERER GETTING BACK IN BUSINESS WITH AN ACTION-PACKED WEEK IN TORONTO  BY RICKY DIMON thumbnail

FEDERER GETTING BACK IN BUSINESS WITH AN ACTION-PACKED WEEK IN TORONTO BY RICKY DIMON

In 2013, Roger Federer went back to clay to test out a new racket in between Wimbledon and the U.S. Open Series. This time around, however, there was no sign of the 17-time Grand Slam champion.
USTA GIRLS’ 16s & 18s NATIONAL TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS — SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA / COME SEE GREAT TENNIS. IT’S FREE. thumbnail

USTA GIRLS’ 16s & 18s NATIONAL TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS — SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA / COME SEE GREAT TENNIS. IT’S FREE.

A year ago, Katerina Stewart of Coral Gables, Fla., won the singles title at the USTA Girls’ 16s Nationals at the Barnes Tennis Center. This year, the 17-year-old Stewart returned as the No. 3 seed in the Girls’ 18s and is looking to make a strong run for the prestigious title.

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