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Murray’s US Open Win – Does it Change the ATP?
Andy Murray’s U.S. Open title not only changed his life but also completed a rather remarkable trend this season that saw the top four men each win at least one of the Grand Slams. Does this mean we should expect more of the same next year or will one man [...] -
French Open champ Ferrero to Retire
Spain’s French Open 2003 champion and former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero has confirmed that he will retire shortly after competing at his home event in October. Ferrero, whose 2012 tennis season has been beset by injuries, spoke during a news conference presenting the Valencia Open 500 event and [...] -
Venus and Serena to Showdown in South Africa
2012 female US Open champion Serena Williams is set to face her sister, Venus, in an exhibition match when the two players visit South Africa in early November. The Grand Slam champions are said to be “proud and humbled” at being invited to travel to the country by a women’s [...] -
The Future Looks Bright For Andy Murray
Flushing Meadows may have been evacuated but the venue couldn’t escape the presence of a Scottish Tornado as Andy Murray finally lived the dream. Novak Djokovic was hardly blown aside in five hours of the most enthralling tennis, but his game was certainly driven off course by the courage and [...] -
Murray’s Hard Work Finally Pays Off
For Andy Murray, yesterday was a just reward for years of hard work he has put in for the sport he loves. The five set victory over defending champion Novak Djokovic finally saw him end his grand slam hoodoo but it was so close to the heartbreak he has felt [...] -
Greatest Tennis Players Never To Win a Grand Slam
A Grand Slam Title is a dream of every single competitor on the ATP Tour. But that dream starts many years before entering the world of professional tennis. Many junior tennis players have got only one desire – to win a Grand Slam final lifting the coveted trophy above their [...] -
WTA Tour – Women’s Tennis Finally Moves on from a Period of “Instability”
You do not have to search for very long to come across articles bemoaning the state of women’s tennis. “Wacky”, “crazy”, “unpredictable” – all of these words have been brandished in an attempt to describe how the WTA tour has played out recently. Fingers are pointed at the recent flux [...] -
Sam Stosur and Bryan Brothers first recipients of US Open Sportsmanship Awards
Top US tennis players Samantha Stosur and the Bryan Brothers – Mike and Bob – have become the first recipients of the inaugural US Open Sportsmanship Award. Presented by the USTA Chairman and President John Vegosen and Selection Committee Chairman Todd Martin, the Award recognised the professionalism and consistency of [...] -
A Career in Free-fall? Where Did it All Go Wrong for Caroline Wozniacki?
The match stats told much of the story: 22 unforced errors; 4 winners. Caroline Wozniacki limped out of the US Open in the first round, losing to the unheralded Irina-Cameila Begu, 6-2, 6-2. She looked devastated as she shook hands with her Romanian opponent, but, professional as ever, endured the [...] -
Fitzwilliam meets All-England in Dublin
The occasion of the annual Sterry Cup match between Fitzwilliam LTC and the All-England LTC in Dublin was blessed with some fine, summer weather– a spate of a few days sunshine to compensate for the generally poor summer. White canvas and straw hats and sunglasses were out in numbers in [...] -
Federer vs Djokovic Rivalry Analysis
Current Head to Head between Federer v Djokovic (16-12) One speaks six languages and is the ad man’s dream whereas the other is highly cultured and a brilliant mimic. When they come together, the irrepressible force meets the immovable object, but the greatest winner is always the sport of tennis. [...] -
Farewell Andy Roddick – former world no.1 retires from professional tennis
At the 2012 U.S. Open, his last tournament, Andy Roddick played as if he were a top 10 player and the top American male in professional tennis. He won his 1st round match against Rhyne Williams (USA), 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, and his 2nd round match against Bernard Tomic (AUS), 6-3, [...] -
Ana Ivanovic Still Finding Her Place on the WTA Tour
When Ana Ivanovic entered the quarterfinals of this year’s 2012 US Open, it marked a historical moment for the Serbian star as it was the first time she had reached the final eight of a Major since winning Roland Garros back in 2008. That fact alone punctuates what has been [...]
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