Archive for July, 2010

Querrey pulls off great escape to top Tipsarevic in LA - Update

Los Angeles - Holder Sam Querrey escaped with a win as the second-seeded Californian held off Serb Janko Tipsarevic 6-7 , 7-6 , 6-4 Saturday to reach a second consecutive final at the Farmers Classic.

Splendour on the grass grips Nadal

Perhaps the most important fact that Roger Federer and his wise old coach Tony Roche have taken aboard about this afternoon’s Wimbledon men’s final opponent, Rafael Nadal, is how quickly he learns.

And Finally, This Is Running

My favorite athlete is not Paula Radcliffe, and it’s not Rafael Nadal, whose fierce, terpsichorean tennis is downright sexual.

Bodo: Will Annacone revive Federer’s career?

When Roger Federer announced earlier this week that he’ll be working on a trial basis with Paul Annacone, formerly the coach of Pete Sampras, any number of eyebrows shot skyward.

Murray, Lopez, Blake win 2nd-round matches in LA

Andy Murray had to go the distance in his Los Angeles debut, beating American qualifier Tim Smyczek 6-1, 4-6, 6-2 on Thursday night in a second-round match at the Farmers Classic.

Federer-Nadal unlikely to meet in Rogers Cup final

Rafael Nadal of Spain bites the Championship trophy after winning the Men’s Singles Final match against Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic on Day Thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 4, 2010 in London, England.

Federer-Nadal unlikely to meet in Rogers Cup final

Rafael Nadal of Spain bites the Championship trophy after winning the Men’s Singles Final match against Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic on Day Thirteen of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 4, 2010 in London, England.

Murray admits being ‘in a rut’ since Australia

Andy Murray says he decided to part company with coach Miles Maclagan after his game stopped progressing over ‘the last four or five months’ enlarge Andy Murray hopes the recruitment of a new coach will help him “to become a better player all around”. Speaking publicly for the first time about his decision to part company with Miles Maclagan, the …

Murray hopes sacking of coach will energize his game

World number four Andy Murray is hoping the sacking of coach Miles Maclagan will galvanize his game and help him reach his goal of winning a grand slam and achieving the No.

ATP Tidbits a ” Nadal Shirtless and Tipsarevic on Twitter

You are here: Home / Lead Story / ATP Tidbits - Nadal Shirtless and Tipsarevic on Twitter ATP Tidbits - Nadal Shirtless and Tipsarevic on Twitter This summer is quickly proving to be the hottest one on record in the United States, so how are players preparing for the US hard court swing? By vacationing of course! We catch you up on the travels of …

Tennis: Llanishen High School host big week

WIMBLEDON may have been won by the super Spaniard Rafael Nadal, but Llanishen High School is hoping to discover a future British champion over the summer holidays, writes Daniel Hayes.

Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato to Headline 2010 Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day at the US Open

Each year the US Open tennis championship is kicked off by a special day just for kids.

Bruce Jenkins: Has Fish surpassed Roddick as America’s best tennis player?

With the U.S. Open only a few weeks away, Mardy Fish might be the best tennis player in America — a pretty sweet notion if you’ve been among his loyal fans all these years.

Andy Murray sacks coach

World number four Andy Murray has sacked his coach Miles Maclagan, his management company 19 Entertainment said on Tuesday.

The Summer of 2010 Belongs to Spain

While most Americans will remember the summer of 2010 because of NBA free agency and the five MLB no-hitters, the people of South Africa and Spain will remember this summer because of a soccer tournament, a golf tournament, and a bike race.