“I think that being sculpted as a terracotta warrior is an honor, I think the idea is fun, bringing together culture and sport, and I’m looking forward to seeing the final result”
Roger Federer is being immortalized as a terracotta warrior. The world number one’s life-sized sculpture is among a collection of eight being made to mark the season-ending Masters Cup in Shanghai in November. via The Boston Globe
“I’m curious sometimes. All these thoughts keep creeping into my mind and there is a curiosity, but realistically, no”
By Tennis Week 09/18/2007 Pete Sampras will participate in a shoot out on Saturday. via Tennis Week
“I started this year really well. “I just want to try and focus on the ‘positives’ and knowing that if I stay fit and healthy I will have a good chance of a good run at one of the grand slams.”
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“It’s great to finally win a title”
Second seed Fernando Gonzalez nudged his season back on track on Sunday, defeating Spain’s Tommy Robredo 6-1, 3-6, 6-1 to lift the Beijing Open title. via Bangkok Post
“I was tired, and didn’t have enough time to recover.”
Chile’s Fernando Gonzalez rallied from a set and 2-0 down to post a 2-6, 6-3, 6-4 comeback on Saturday over Ivan Ljubicic and reach his first final in four months at the China Open. via Earth Times
“We are expecting a big demand for tickets. We expect a sell-out”
PETALING JAYA: Tickets for the “Clash of Times” event featuring world number one and 12-time Grand Slam winner Roger Federer against tennis legend Pete Sampras will go on sale tomorrow. via The Star Online
“I know that there is a chance for me to catch Nadal by the end of the year”
Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts to a point against Roger Federer of Switzerland during their men’s singles final on day fourteen of the US Open in New York on 09 September 2007. via TurkishPress.com
“The new string generation came along where returning and passing shots were made easier. It was harder to attack in some ways”
” - ” Roger Federer’s defeat of Novak Djokovic in the US Open final on Sunday lacked the panache of some of his previous Grand Slam wins, but what it showed was a player who is the master of his trade. via Times of Oman
“He’ll win a ton more. Motivation will be his biggest hurdle, but he could win 17, 18 majors the way he’s going, if he’s healthy.”
Don’t just take my word for it. Listen, instead, to someone who knows a lot more about tennis, someone who figures it is a matter of when - not whether - Federer will break Pete Sampras’ records of 14 Grand … via The Globe and Mail
In tennis. Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, the No. 3 seed and a rising young force in the men’s game, had just defeated Spain’s Carlos Moya in straight sets to advance to the semi-finals of the U.S. Open. via GolfChannel
“I count on many things in my game to work. If my serve doesn’t work I know my baseline game helps me out. So if one thing breaks down I’m still OK”
FOR all of his magical shot-making and amazing precision under pressure, the most frightening thing about tennis ace Roger Federer is that he feels he is still getting better. via Business Day
“I knew I was kind of talented and good”
Like shooting rubber bands at Superman, the best players that international tennis has to offer take their pitiful turns at trying to bring down Roger Federer. via South Florida Sun-Sentinel
The men’s semifinals will be staged Saturday at the U.S. Open, where top-seeded and three-time defending champion Roger Federer will take on fourth-seeded Russian Nikolay Davydenko and third- seeded Serbian … via TSN.ca
“All the players in the locker room are like, “Oh my god, Beth, what are you wearing today? You have to tell me first”
GRANDSTAND View Stars dress up for the occasion RAVIPAN PAVASUTHIPAND Some of the world’s brightest tennis stars are putting on quite a show in New York and it has nothing to do with the on-court action. via Bangkok Post
Top women’s seed Justine Henin made it three-for-three against Serena Williams in Grand Slam matchups this year, winning 7-6, 6-1. NEW YORK—Tonight’s the night tennis fans have been pointing toward since the … via KSCJ-AM Sioux City
