Us Open Photo Album: Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams Play Around
Here are some more fun photos of Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams and Old Man McEnroe from Wednesday’s Nike event.
Archive for August, 2009
National: Nadal in bad condition for Open
Rafael Nadal concedes he probably isn’t in peak condition heading into the U.S. Open.
Different worlds for Britain’s top two
PARIS: Andy Murray and James Ward, Britain’s top two men’s tennis players, may have moved up a place in the ATP rankings, but they remain worlds apart.
Hewitt secures US Open seeding
Lleyton Hewitt has secured a US Open seeding after making the biggest rankings rise of any of the world’s top 50 players this week.
Nadal may hit peak fitness at U.S. Open, says expert
Rafael Nadal’s recovery from tendonitis in both knees appears to be progressing so well that he could be back at peak fitness for the U.S. Open, according to a sports injury specialist at the University of California.
Federer wins; Nadal exits
Roger Federer of Switzerland serves to Andy Murray of Britain during their semi-final match at the Cincinnati Masters in Cincinnati yesterday.
Hewitt happy after Federer loss
LLEYTON Hewitt bowed out of the Cincinnati Masters quarter-finals but said his performance had whet his appetite for the US Open.
‘Dog Days of Tennis
No matter how many times the Marietta Lady Tigers put that perfectly placed shot down the line, or hit that nice drop shot there always seemed to be an Athens Bulldog waiting for it.
These crazy eight have a shot in New York
Given that Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are both relatively healthy and, presumably, eager following their respective recent layoffs, one would think the championship chances for anyone else in the men’s U.S. Open field are close to nada.
Murray Survives Scare To Advance In Cincinnati; Federer, Nadal Advance
August 22, 2009 Maria Sharapova advanced to the final of the Rogers Cup with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 victory over Russian compatriot Alisa Kleybanova on Saturday night.
Almagro win sets up Murray clash
Britain’s Andy Murray will open the defence of his Cincinnati Masters title against Nicolas Almagro of Spain.
With Montreal Win, Andy Murray Passes Rafael Nadal, Plans For London Masters
World No. 2 Andy Murray has qualified for the end of season Masters Cup in London.
Nadal, Djokovic Book Quarter-final Spots
Novak Djokovic is through to the Cincinnati quarter-finals for the second straight year.
Murray, resurgent Nadal reach Cincy semifinals
A 53-shot rally did the trick for Andy Murray . Murray lost the first set at the Cincinnati Masters and was down 0-2 in the second before winning a 53-shot rally to break Julien Benneteau .
Top American Andy Roddick Upset At Kings Island Tourney
The Cincinnati Masters Tennis Tourney near Kings Island sees a stunning upset as Andy Roddick is ousted.