Novak Djokovic took just 99 minutes to win his second round encounter against the Brazilian Rogerio Dutra Silva 6-2 6-1 6-2. Djokovic was a constant menace on his opponents serve although the 6/16 break points won stat leaves a bit to be desired. The first set went quick as Djokovic [...]
David Ferrer progressed into third round at Flushing Meadows without losing a set. Domestic player Steve Johnson came back after being a set down. Fourth-seeded Spaniard Ferrer has yet to lose a set at this year’s US Open. Dutch Igor Sijsling was no match for the Spaniard who was in [...]
Petra Kvitova confirms her good form in third round of 2012 US Open as she dismisses Pauline Parmentier in straight sets. Her next challenger will be Marion Bartoli. Fifth seed Czech Kvitova has been invincible for the last few weeks and has extended her unbeaten run with a third round [...]
Marion Bartoli of France has matched her best results at the US Open by reaching the 4th round. The 11th seed defeated Kristina Mladenovic in straight sets earlier today. Known for her double-handed forehands, Bartoli had a banner year in 2011, reaching the SFs of Roland Garros and the QFs [...]
The teenage sensation who ended Kim Clijster’s singles career continued her run by defeating the 9th seed and former French Open champion Li Na in 3 sets. Laura Robson of the UK had never made it past the 2nd round in a grand slam tournament until two days ago and [...]
More men play their second round matches while the women’s third round starts today, here are my five to watch. [20] Andy Roddick (USA) vs Bernard Tomic (AUS) Arthur Ashe Stadium This already looked a top competitive clash on paper, a difference from the monotony of other one sided night [...]
Five time champion and top seed at the 2012 US Open Roger Federer advanced to the third round with ease as he outclassed German Bjorn Phau 6-2 6-3 6-2 in exactly 1 hour and 30 minutes. Federer, who came into this year’s tournament on top form having beaten Djokovic in [...]
Angelique Kerber defeated former champion Venus Williams in her second round match at the 2012 US Open in three sets 6-2 5-7 7-5 in front of the NY crowd at the Arthur Ashe Stadium. The German is on a great roll since last year’s US Open where she reached the [...]
Red Hot Favourites The defending champion, Novak Djokovic, demolished Paolo Lorenzi in the first round and he is unlikely to have any further problems with Rogerio Dutra Silva in the second round. The Brazilian did brilliantly to beat Teymuraz Gabashvili in the first round, but his run will come to [...]
Both Gilles Simon and Fernando Verdasco dropped a set in second round of US Open, but are through to next round where they will play Fish and Federer. Sixteenth seed Simon did not produce his best tennis against World No. 182 Jimmy Wang from Chinese Taipei, but it was convincing [...]
American former world no.1 Andy Roddick has has just announced at the press conference in New York that he is planning to retire from tennis after the 2012 US Open. He will be facing Australian Bernard Tomic in the third round of the tournament. Roddick, who turned 30 today, is [...]
6th seeded Tomas Berdych and the no.27 seed Sam Querrey both advanced into the third round of the 2012 US Open, where they will face each other. The Czech Berdych overcame Jurgen Zopp of Estonia in straight sets 6-1 6-4 6-2 after hitting 25 winners, 13 aces and breaking his [...]
Seeded players Marin Cilic and Feliciano Lopez needed five sets to move into the third round of 2012 US Open. They will face Kei Nishikori and Andy Murray next. Twelfth seed Croat Cilic got off to a good start against 123th-ranked German Daniel Brands as he was leading 2-0 in [...]
