Archive for July, 2009

Nadal resumes training

MADRID: Rafael Nadal returned to training on Monday for the first time since being sidelined by another knee injury.

Nadal Returns for the US Open Series | Tennis Blog

The US Open series begins in Indianapolis today but everybody has their eyes set on Rogers Open where Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray are scheduled to play.

Rafael Nadal: Domestic Disturbance

The true virtues that life can hold may be obtained by anyone, at anytime. Those joyous occasions of splendor can stem from the subtle smell of a rose, to the connected victory of viewing one’s son or daughter score their first little league goal… Rafael Nadal: Domestic Disturbance by Nima Naderi 302 reads Opinion The true virtues that life can …

Phat stance: Fox adds imitator to telecasts

The top 25 athletes on Vitrue’s Social Media Index: 1. Lance Armstrong 2. Tony Hawk 3. Roger Federer 4. Ronaldinho Gaucho 5. Michael Phelps 6. Dwight Howard 7. David Beckham 8. Valentino Rossi 9. Lebron James 10.

Bodo: Will Rafael Nadal finally conquer N.Y.?

As Roger Federer prepares to take his paternity leave from the tour , the outlook for the next month in tennis is as muddled as it’s ever been at this time of year.

Can Murray Break Federer & Nadal Rankings Do…

Roger Federer has a solid grip on the No. 1 position in the South African Airways 2009 ATP Rankings on the eve of the North American summer hard court circuit.

Sampras Says Nadal Challenges Federer’s GOAT Claim

From his prominent perch in the Royal Box behind a pair of stylish shades, Pete Sampras joined Hall of Famers Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg and Manolo Santana in watching Roger Federer break the Grand Slam record they shared.

Nadal plans to return next month

Nadal to return at Montreal next month Rafael Nadal, who did not defend his Wimbledon title because of sore knees, plans to be back at practice next week and back on tour next month in Montreal.

Tennis / Serena meets Obama at White House

It was tennis before baseball for President Obama on Tuesday. Before heading off to the All-Star Game, the president welcomed Wimbledon champion Serena Williams to the White House.

Roger Federer Wants to Play a Healthy Rafael Nadal in the 2009 US Open Grand Slam

Roger Federer wants to play a healthy Rafael Nadal in the 2009 US Open Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal in the US Open, that would be a great match.

Russia blames ‘murderous’ calendar for loss as US, Argentina ousted too

RUSSIA’S tennis chief has blamed the “murderous” international calendar for his team’s shock defeat by Israel in their Davis Cup quarterfinals.

Is Rafael Nadal the Greatest of All Time?

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Ferrero win seals victory for Spain over Germany

MARBELLA: Juan Carlos Ferrero came to Spain’s rescue to beat Andreas Beck of Germany 6-4 6-4 6-4 and clinch a 3-2 victory for the champions in their Davis Cup quarter-final on Sunday.

Nadal to return to tour at Montreal next month

Rafael Nadal plans to be back at practice next week and back on tour next month.

Federer stays top, Roddick moves up in ATP rankings

Hamburg: Wimbledon champion Roger Federer stayed ahead of Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray at the top of the men’s tennis rankings, issued by the Association of Tennis Professionals Monday.