Archive for June, 2009

Wimbledon 2009: five nailbiters

The greatest match ever? Most people believe so as Rafael Nadal dethroned King Roger in the darkness of Centre Court.

Murray beats Warinka in five-set thriller to reach quarters

Andy Murray celebrates victory against Stanislas Wawrinka to advance to the quarter-finals of Wimbledon.

Nadal to miss Spain’s Davis Cup tie against Germany

Top-ranked Rafael Nadal will miss Spain’s Davis Cup quarterfinal against Germany next month.

Rafael Nadal’s Knee Problem ‘may Force Him to End His Career Early’

The injury that forced 2008 champion Rafael Nadal to pull out of this year’s Wimbledon may put an end to the 23-year-old’s career, according to sport scientists.

Rafael Nadal drops out of the Davis Cup in Marbella

It has been confirmed that the tendonitis in his knees will stop him appearing against Germany next month Disappointment for Marbella with the confirmation that Rafa Nadal will not be part of the Spanish Davis Cup team when they meet Germany in the quarter finals of the competition in the Puerto BanAos bullring between the 10th and 12th of July.

Wimbledon Roof Makes History in Safina Victory

Thousands of points have been played at Wimbledon this year, hundreds of thousands through the years, but the point played on Center Court by Dinara Safina and Amelie Mauresmo at 5:19 p.m. on Monday was unlike any that had come before it.

X-Ray Vision: Patellar tendinitis KOs Nadal

As Roger Federer battles in London for a record 15th Grand Slam title, his timing could not be better.

Wimbledon doubts grow as Nadal beaten by Hewitt

Spain’s world number one Rafael Nadal struggled here on Thursday as he lost 6-4, 6-3 to Australian Lleyton Hewitt to cast further doubt on whether he will be able to defend his Wimbledon title.

James Lawton: Victory, without leaving comfort zone

Andy Murray hits out during his straight-sets victory over Viktor Troicki last night to march through into the fourth round at Wimbledon enlarge If Andrew Murray gets any more at home on the Centre Court he may consider appointing a butler.

Wimbledon 2009: Andy Murray beats Ernests Gulbis in style on Centre Court

The Queen is not known for her love of tennis, as she prefers the horses, and she hasn’t been spotted at Wimbledon since Virginia Wade won the women’s title in the summer of 1977.

Nadal, Djokovic: When Bad Things Happen to Good Tennis Players

Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face… by Rob York 6 52 reads Opinion Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? But put forth thine …

Wimbledon 2009: The dice are rolling Roger Federer’s way

The Federers have been keeping themselves entertained at their rented house in Wimbledon, which is just a short walk from the gates of the All England Club, by playing dice games between his matches.

Diversity helps game flourish despite crunch

Croatia’s Ivo Karlovic jubilates after beating France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in their third round match at Wimbledon yesterday.

Evaluating the ‘Rafa factor’ at Wimbledon

Reporting from Wimbledon, England — Talk of the dilapidation of American tennis has droned on for so long that it’s stale; talk of the dilapidation of Australian tennis has revved up long enough that it’s audible; and talk of the dilapidation of British tennis has blared roughly since dinosaurs roamed the earth.

Roddick aiming to fly in under the radar

Andy Roddick admits he is happy to let Roger Federer and Andy Murray hog the Wimbledon limelight as he seeks to take advantage of Rafael Nadal’s absence from the All England Club.