Post Tagged with: "Steve Johnson"
-
-
Youngsters Of The First Week At The US Open 2012
In the first week of the U.S. Open, many names have made highlights for some reason or other. It is impossible to talk about the first week without thinking and mentioning Andy Roddick’s retirement, obviously, as he has marked tennis in his own unique way for a little over a [...] -
Tipsarevic and Gasquet book their place in the last 16 at Flushing Meadows
Favorites Janko Tipsarevic and Richard Gasquet dismiss unseeded players Grega Zemlja and Steve Johnson in straight sets to enter last 16 at 2012 US Open. 99th-ranked Slovenian Grega Zemlja was the first ever Slovene to have played in the third round of a Grand Slam tournament. He achieved this historical [...] -
Ferrer marches into round three at Flushing Meadows, Johnson beats Gulbis
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 [...] -
US Open Day 3: Murray eases past Dodig, NCAA stars shine
Andy Murray moved through to the third round of the US Open with little fuss, hitting thirty winners on his way to a 6-2 6-1 6-3 victory over Ivan Dodig of Croatia. The encounter lasted just 111 minutes, adding to the criticism of the scheduling non-contests on Arthur Ashe Stadium. [...] -
Resurgents Blake and Hewitt given US Open Wild Cards
2001 US Open champion Lleyton Hewitt and 106th ranked James Blake have been confirmed as wild card entrants for this year’s Grand Slam at Flushing Meadows by the USTA (United States Tennis Association). Both Hewitt and Blake have enjoyed something of a career revival this tennis season, and as such [...] -
Malisse and Ebden win first round matches in LA
Fifth-seeded Xavier Malisse, Matthew Ebden, and Igor Sijsling all managed to survive the opening round of 2012 Farmers Classic tournament. Sam Querrey got a bye in the first round. 32-year old Belgian Malisse, a Wimbledon semifinalist from ten years ago, was a clear favorite against the young American Nicolas Meister. [...]
