Archive for August, 2009

French test awaits Nadal on his grand slam return

Rafael Nadal and Richard Gasquet have both been forced to sit out a significant part of this year’s tennis programme.

John McEnroe makes his U.S Open picks

John McEnroe is being serious when he says he thinks someone not named Roger Federer will hoist the 2009 U.S. Open trophy.

Somdev - By Rajesh Vyas

The gruelling qualifying campaign notwithstanding, India’s rising tennis star Somdev Devvarman says fatigue will not be a factor when he opens his campaign at the U S Open tennis championship in New York.

Could Querrey be next great American tennis star?

The question comes up pretty much every week. Lately, Sam Querrey finds himself answering it more often than most.

Rafael Nadal is Mr. Energizer

Rafael Nadal is my favorite tennis player on tour. I adore him for many reasons, but one reason that stands for me towering over anything else is the immense love he has in just playing the game - forget the result.

Us Open: Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams Preview Their Outfits

Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams previewed their US Open outfits at the Game, Set, Match exhibition today in New York City.

In the Zone with Rafael Nadal

It was another Grand Slam final to relish. It brought together, once more, the two greatest tennis players in the world.

Murray inspired by top two

Andy Murray believes playing in the same era as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal is a blessing rather than a curse.

Nadal looks ahead to the US Open

Aug. 29 - Spanish tennis star Rafael Nadal, back after a knee injury break, hopes to be in shape for the U.S. Open.

Rafael Nadal: Project U.S. Open

Rafael Nadal will enter this year’s U.S. Open with a different sense of urgency.

Gasquet’s big comeback - against Nadal

Before he ever dreamed of seeing his name next to Rafael Nadal’s in the first round draw at the US Open, Richard Gasquet made an attempt to qualify for NEW HAVEN.

INTERVIEW-Reuters Q & A with Rafael Nadal

Over the past 10 weeks Rafael Nadal had little choice but to put his feet up and relax at home in Majorca while his rivals chased after the biggest prizes in the sport.

Comeback kid Roddick never went away

For many tennis fans, Andy Roddicka TMs epic final against Roger Federer at Wimbledon last month signalled the Americana TMs return to the sporta TMs elite.

Federer, Nadal and Murray land in Cincy QFs

Two-time titlist Roger Federer, reigning champion Andy Murray and No. 2 seed Rafael Nadal were all third-round winners Thursday at the $3 million Western & Southern Financial Masters.

US Open: Andy Murray will give Flushing Meadows his ‘best shot’

With an impressive year and strong hardcourt season, Britain’s Andy Murray begins the US Open well positioned for his first Grand Slam title - even against five-time defending champion Roger Federer.