Archive: american-tennis-news

KRISTEN’S KOURT: Is Djokovic a Shoe-In?

It was a straight set win for Novak Djokovic on Thursday night, but the victory was far from routine.

Andy Roddick: For the Love of the Game – By: Justin Chaffee

As he walked up to the service line, bearing his patriotic star and stripes shoes, he bounced the yellow fuzzy ball, and wiped the sweat pouring from his brow.

Break Pays Off For Tomas Berdych

After defeating Roger Federer in the quarterfinals of the US Open, Tomas Berdych says that a mid-season break helped him be ready of a strong performance at the year's final major.

“Homeless” Steven Johnson Likes The Professional Tour

American ATP newcomer Steven Johnson, has joked that he is currently without a fixed abode as he tries to establish a presence on the professional circuit.

Winning Gives Andy Murray A Big Appetite

Andy Murray has no hesitation in chowing down after a match, with the Scot anxious to replace the missing calories.

Courier Believes John Isner’s Early Loss Will Give Him Rest Before Davis Cup Tie

US captain Jim Courier says losing early at the US Open might be the best thing for the Davis Cup hopes of John Isner as the big man joins Sam Querrey in facing Spain

Bernard Tomic Is Off The Hook Following Match Performance

Tomic has escaped censure and a heavy fine from the Grand Slam Committee after John McEnroe used the ESPN television microphone to publicly accuse the Australian teenager of not trying

Mardy Fish Withdraws From US Open

Mardy Fish heeded the advice of his doctors and pulled out of the U.S. Open a matter of hours before his fourth-round match against top seeded Roger Federer

Bethanie Mattek-Sands Signs Endorsement Deal with Andrew Charles

Bethanie Mattek-Sands has signed a deal with Andy Hilfiger’s Andrew Charles fashion label to sport the brand on and off the court.

Samantha Stosur proves too strong for Laura Robson

Reigning champion Samantha Stosur proved too strong for British teenager Laura Robson when the two met in the fourth round of this year’s US Open.

Mike and Bob Bryan Rally For 3rd Round Win

Three-time former US Open champions Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan were two points from defeat, but a clutch ‘tweener from Mike inspired the Americans to a 6-7(6), 7-6(5), 6-3 victory

US Open – Roger Federer Statement On Mardy Fish

Roger feels sad for Mardy but is also looking ahead and understands that his match against Tomas Berdych will be tough....

KRISTEN’S KOURT: Roddick Isn’t Going Quietly

It seems like ages but in fact, it was just 3 days ago that Andy Roddick announced his retirement from professional tennis at the conclusion of this year's US Open Championships.