News by Global Chick
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic sailed through to the second round today after a win over Ireland’s Conor Niland. The Irishman retired halfway through the match due to an illness.
The Swiss Superstar Roger Federer won his opening round tonight at Arthur Ashe Stadium against Santiago Giraldo of Colombia 6-4 6-3 6-2.
Two time singles US Open Champion Venus Williams won her first round match at the US Open today in straight sets 6-4 6-3 over Vesna Dolonts of Russia.
Maria Sharapova had to fight hard to overcome Britain’s Heather Watson in her first round at the US Open today.
Australia’s number one player Sam Stosur mashed Swede Sofia Arvidsson in the first round today 6-3 6-2. The number nine seed needed just over an hour to advance into the second round.
Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic had a comfortable win over French qualifier Romain Jouan 6-2 7-6 (4) 6-1.
Australia’s number one player Bernard Tomic had a straight set win over American qualifier Michael Yani 6-3 6-4 6-4 today at the US Open.
Japanese player Kei Nishikori was two sets to love down when he had to pull out in his first round at the US Open due to injury.
Number eight seed Mardy Fish stormed through into the second round after a win over Germany’s Tobias Kamke 6-2 6-2 6-1.
(Story in French and English) Wozniak is the only Canadian who will play today in a matchup against the young 19-year-old American Christina McHale.
Former World No. 4 Juan Martin Del Potro has confirmed he will compete at Stockholm Open in October.
Misaki Doi is playing the US Open for the first time in her career. She is currently ranked No. 106 on the singles ranking.
Western Australian Casey Dellacqua partnered Swede Sofia Arvidsson in the doubles in Texas. The two reached the semi-finals where they lost in two sets to Alberta Brianti of Italy and Sorana Cirstea of Romania.
ohn Isner has taken out Andy Roddick today in the semi-final at the Winston Salem Open today. The tall hometown hero won in two sets 7-6 (7) 6-4.
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic has a near perfect record in every category this season. Looking at the draw, it’s hard to see any player at this year’s US Open producing a game plan to take out the Serb.
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