Players gambol in leafy, ?high school’ atmosphere
A total of 22 were in use amid swaying leafy trees, including a remote group of eight down a side path, across a road and through a wrought-iron fence at the north side of the grounds.
Archive for June, 2008
Tennis stars inspired by Tiger Woods’ U.S. Open golf win
Tennis’ top players were transfixed by Tiger Woods’ latest golf triumph. Four-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal said it was “unbelievable” to watch Woods come from behind on the 72nd hole at the U.S. Open, …
Study raises fallibility of Hawk-Eye tennis line-calling system
The Hawk-Eye line-calling system used at Wimbledon may not be quite as accurate as people think.
Surging Serbs headline Wimbledon
Ana Ivanovic. Jelena Jankovic. Novak Djokovic. While much was being made of the emerging talent from Serbia coming into Wimbledon 12 months ago, they all were still just the names of up-and-comers from a …
The great grass debate
PETE Sampras built records on it; Marcelo Rios claimed it was fit only for cows while Spain’s Albert Costa planned his honeymoon to coincide with it.
Ferrer, Tanasugarn win first grass titles at Ordina Open
Top-seeded David Ferrer won his first grass title Saturday by defeating Marc Gicquel 6-4, 6-2 at the Ordina Open.
Nadal inspired by Tiger Woods
Tennis man-of-the moment Rafael Nadal will draw inspiration from Tiger Woods, the sportsman he most admires, if things get tough at Wimbledon over the next fortnight.
The signs are ominous for king of grass
Roger Federer has won 59 consecutive grass-court matches. He last loss at the All England Club in 2002.
Verdasco Relishes Karlovic Clash
Defending champion Ivo Karlovic will take on Spain’s Fernando Verdasco in Saturday’s final at the Slazenger Open in Nottingham.
With Tiger out … tennis anyone?
The rest of North America’s sports business and media writers beat me to this Thursday, so I will now summarize their findings on how Tiger Woods ‘ absence will impact the PGA Tour : Very, very negatively, but …
Williamses will look to make up for French flop
The injuries and intrigue, passion for fashion, disdain for the tennis grind and insistence on go-for-broke strokes - all in the context of a friendly sibling rivalry - make even Mom reluctant to predict what …
Wimbledon’s ‘Hawk-Eye’ scrutinized
The Hawk-Eye line-calling system used at Wimbledon may not be quite as accurate as some people think, according to a new scientific study.
A multi-million dollar battle of the babes
LONDON * With their supermodel looks and superpowered tennis, Ana Ivanovic and Maria Sharapova are braced for a multi-million dollar battle of the babes at Wimbledon.
Murray seeded 12th at Wimbledon
Wimbledon: Monday 23 June to Sunday 6 July Coverage: BBC TV, BBCi, Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sport website.
UT athletic budget projected at $125 million
Athletic budget projected at $125 million Because of the extra revenue expected from the renovation of UFCU Disch-Falk Field and the expansion of the north end zone of Royal-Memorial Stadium, the University of …