Post Tagged with: "tennis news"
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Lois Ann Goodman pleads “Not Guilty”
As the brightest and best tennis players of this generation gathered in New York City for the opening rounds of the US Open, just a few hours away, in Los Angeles, the professional referee who was hoping to officiate at the event was pleading “not guilty” to the brutal murder [...] -
US Open Line Judge charged with death of husband
Lois Ann Goodman, one of the sport’s top professional line judges, was at the centre of a shocking arrest on Tuesday following investigation into the death of her husband in April. Goodman, who has officiated in matches featuring the world’s top players, was taken into custody on a felony warrant [...] -
King of Clay out of US Open and facing Uncertain Future
“I am very sad to announce that I am not ready to play the US Open in NY. Thanks to my fans for their support and specially, the new yorkers” – with these words, shared via his Twitter account, King of Clay Rafael Nadal announced to disappointed tennis fans across [...] -
Fed’s Feeling Fine after Shock loss at Olympics
Roger Federer may have missed out on bagging that elusive Olympic singles gold medal this year, but the man with 17 Grand Slam wins and 7 Wimbledon titles doesn’t want fans to feel sorry for him. After being beaten by our very own Andy Murray 6-2, 6-1, 6-4 on Sunday, [...] -
Star Struck Olympians mob Sharapova
The former world number one faced a walk in the park during her opening round match against Israel’s Shahar Peer at Wimbledon on Sunday, especially when compared to the battle that was on her hands at the athletes’ cafeteria afterwards. Following her 6-2, 6-0 victory at Wimbledon the tennis star [...] -
Is Olympic Gold all that’s left for Federer?
Already well on his way to going down in history as one of world’s greatest sportsmen, Roger Federer admits to not really having any major goals on his ‘bucket list’, although he’d love to get a medal at the London 2012 Olympic Games. During the traditional press conference held by [...] -
Kitzbühel: Kohlschreiber Shakes off Slow Start to Reach Bet-at-Home Cup Finals
First seed Philipp Kohlschreiber and his opponent Filippo Volandri both played two matches yesterday after rained delays wreaked havoc in Kitzbühel. The world no. 99 Volandri, who played 4 sets compared to Kohlschreiber’s 3.5 sets on Thursday, got off to the better start. He served at 69% in the first [...] -
Novak’s missing Rafa at the Olympics!
Here’s a quick story to warm your hearts! It seems that the brotherhood of the Big Four tennis players is more than just a media-friendly image as former world number 1 Novak Djokovic is missing Rafael Nadal at the 2012 Olympics. Excited to be the flag bearer for Spain and [...] -
Serena gets Social for the Olympics
Reigning Wimbledon queen and over-all tennis powerhouse Serena Williams will be giving tennis fans across the world a unique glimpse at the Olympics through her eyes having been the latest star to invest in Mobil – the Forbes top 100 highlighted video and photo sharing website. Joining movie stars like [...] -
Nadal sets his sights on Rio 2016
Unfortunate world number 3 player Rafael Nadal hasn’t given up his dream of being Spain’s flag-bearer at the Olympic Games. Despite having to withdraw from the London Games his sights are now set on Rio 2016. Announcing just last week that due to an unspecified injury he would be withdrawing [...] -
US Open chance for rapid climber Brian Baker
He may have started the year at 458th place in the ATP rankings, but thanks to his incredibly rapid rise this year Brian Baker has earned automatic entry into the last Grand Slam of the season – the US Open. Following a series of injuries that took him off the [...] -
Injuries crush Olympic Hopes for Kanepi and Petkovic
Two players in the WTA top 40 have had their 2012 Olympic hopes crushed as injuries have forced them to pull out of the upcoming 2012 Olympic Games tennis event at the All England Tennis Club. World number 16 Kaia Kanepi and number 18 Andrea Petkovic have had to withdraw [...] -
A Bright Future in Tennis for Canada
In recent years Canada has struggled to produce truly great tennis players with its best hope dwindling away in both the ATP and WTA rankings. Things are set to change however following the success of two top Canadian junior players at this year’s Wimbledon. At just 18 years old, Eugenie [...]
