Federer will have some second chances Aug 29, 2008
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No bad apples in New York Aug 25, 2008
Should Federer win, he would become the first male to succeed five straight times since Bill Tilden was scoring six straight triumphs from 1920-25. Federer, however, is experiencing what for him has been an off season. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
A capsule look at top players in the US Open Aug 23, 2008
Trying for fifth consecutive title at the American Grand Slam, which no man has done since Bill Tilden won six straight in 1920-25. Needs two more Grand Slam titles to match Pete Sampras' record. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer, Nadal lead Open field Jul 17, 2008
Federer will be trying to become the first man to win this Grand Slam tournament five straight times in the Open era and first with that many in a row since Bill Tilden won six U.S. championships from 1920-25. Top-seeded Szavay advances. (New Haven Register, CT)
Wooden rackets serve as history to collector Jul 5, 2008
"She said she played with that racket in her college championship series in 1937," he said, holding a Big Bill Tilden Jr. tennis racket. Mr. Tilden was a professional tennis player in the 1920s and '30s. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Federer, Nadal Advance to Third Straight Meeting In Wimbledon Tennis Final Jul 5, 2008
Bill Tilden and Bill Johnston were mated in the final of the U.S. Open four consecutive times, from 1922 to 1925. No men's pair has faced off three times in a row in the Australian Open. (Bloomberg -- UK)
More of this story Jul 2, 2008
Americans like Big Bill Tilden, Don Budge, Vic Seixas, Jack Kramer, Pancho Gonzales and Tony Trabert helped the USA win the majors for 25 years. Then came Arthur Ashe, Stan Smith, Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe and the hit parade continued. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Federer strolls past old friend Hrbaty in exclusive fashion Jun 24, 2008
Only six more men now stand between him and a sixth successive Wimbledon singles title, and even if Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal turn out to be two of them, nobody in these parts was betting against Federer becoming the first man since Bill Tilden, who dominated the US Open from 1920 to 1925, to win six Grand Slam titles on the trot. Despite all the difficulties he has faced in the past 12 months, including a bout of glandular fever and a humbling by Nadal in the final of the French Open,... (Independent)
Federer favourite for Laureus World Sports Award Feb 18, 2008
His five-set win over Rafael Nadal in the Wimbledon final emulated Bjorn Borg's five titles in a row almost 30 years ago, whilst his fourth straight US Open title is the longest winning stretch since Bill Tilden won six in a row from 1920 to 1925. It was also the third straight year that he won three out of four Grand Slam titles with only the French Open crown missing from his repertoire. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Twins help US break 12-year drought Dec 3, 2007
The Americans, who founded the Davis Cup in 1900, have won it 32 times, more than any other nation, with stars such as Bill Tilden, Jack Kramer, Arthur Ashe, John McEnroe and Pete Sampras leading the way. But Americans no longer dominate the men's game. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bryan twins help end U.S. Davis Cup drought Dec 2, 2007
Over the decades, the Americans have won it 32 times, more than any other nation, with stars like Bill Tilden, Jack Kramer, Arthur Ashe, John McEnroe and Pete Sampras leading the way. But Americans no longer dominate the men's game, with Sampras, Andre Agassi and their remarkable generation now playing their tennis on the senior or exhibition circuit. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Comparing Apples to Oranges Nov 3, 2007
Bill Tilden was a triple Wimbledon winner and a seven-time U.S. Open champion. Yet in a recent poll, he barely cracked the top ten of all-time great male tennis players. (BearReport.com)
Local Teams Today Sep 16, 2007
1926 -- Henri Cochet ends Bill Tilden's six-year reign as the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association champion as he beats Tilden in the quarterfinals. 1927 -- Rene Lacoste wins the U.S. Lawn Tennis Association championship, beating Bill Tilden in three sets. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
History in front of incomparable Federer Sep 11, 2007
Open the book on the history of men's tennis and you'll need to dig all the way back to the great Bill Tilden to find the last player to win four consecutive titles at this major. Tilden won six U.S. Nationals between 1920 and 1925. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nadal still the biggest threat, says Federer Sep 11, 2007
The Swiss star became the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win four straight US Open titles in defeating the fast-rising 20-year-old Serb. Asked afterwards if this was the start of a Federer-Djokovic rivalry to go with the already established Federer-Nadal rivalry, Federer said it was too early to make such a comparison. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Djokovic has game, but Federer has title Sep 11, 2007
Federer, from Switzerland, is the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win the American Grand Slam four years running, and, just 26 years old, he moved to two wins shy of Pete Sampras' career record of 14 major titles. "I think about it a lot now," Federer said of Sampras' mark. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tennis: Henin takes second U.S. Open title Sep 11, 2007
He is the first man in the open era to win four straight U.S. Open titles, the first since Bill Tilden won six straight national titles from 1920 to 1925. Federer might have struggled briefly in the middle of the tournament - losing the first set to John Isner in the third round and to Feliciano L. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Federer Wins Fourth Straight U.S. Open Sep 10, 2007
Federer became the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win the American Grand Slam four years in a row. Add in his five straight Wimbledon titles, plus his three overall at the Australian Open and he's two away from Pete Sampras' record of 14 Slams. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Federer banks another U.S. Open Sep 10, 2007
Federer is the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win the American Grand Slam four years running. Hes won the last five Wimbledon titles, too, along with three overall at the Australian Open. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer holds nerve to win US Open title Sep 10, 2007
Federer became the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win the US Open title four years in a row. Earlier reports: Roger Federer moved to within one win of his 12th grand slam title after he battled to a 7-5 6-1 7-5 win over fourth seed Nikolay Davydenko to reach the U.S. Open final on Saturday. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Federer Collects 12th Grand Slam Title Sep 10, 2007
He is the first man in the open era to win four straight United States Open titles, the first since Bill Tilden won six straight national titles from 1920 to 1925. Federer might have struggled briefly in the middle of the tournament losing the first set to the 6-foot-9 John Isner in the third round and to Feliciano Lpez in the fourth but he crisply eliminated , Nikolay Davydenko and Djokovic in straight sets. (New York Times)
Federer Stays On Top Sep 10, 2007
Federer became the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win four straight American championships, and he moved within two of Pete Sampras' career record of 14 major titles. Djokovic was in his first Slam final, yet he led 6-5 in each of the opening two sets. (WCCO.com, MN)
Federer's game still up in the clouds Sep 10, 2007
Chris Evert and Helen Jacobs (1932-35) each won four consecutive U.S. women's titles, and Bill Tilden (1920-25) has the all-time record of six, but no man had won four straight in the Open era until Federer on Sunday. There isn't a soul doubting Federer's chance to break Tilden's mark. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Grandmaster Federer is still king of Queens Sep 10, 2007
Roger Federer has conquered all comers in this paved-over corner of Queens for the fourth straight time, and now the man to beat is Big Bill Tilden, who won six straight US tennis titles in the grass-stained Twenties. "For me, Wimbledon obviously is always going to be No. 1," the world's best player said yesterday evening, after he'd squeezed past Serbian slugger Novak Djokovic 7-6 (7-4), 7-6 (7-2), 6-4 for the Open crown and a $2. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Federer Beats Djokovic for Fourth U.S. Open Tennis Title, 12th Grand Slam Sep 10, 2007
Bill Tilden won the event six years in a row from 1920-25. Federer, who also has three Australian Open titles and five Wimbledon championships, tied Roy Emerson for second all-time with his 12th major win and broke a tie with Bjorn Borg and Rod Laver. (Bloomberg -- US)
Seeking fourth consecutive U.S. Open title, Federer to face Djokovic in final Sep 9, 2007
Federer, who will be seaking to become the first man to win four consecutive U.S. championships since Bill Tilden in 1925, will face No. 3 Novak Djokovic, who earlier Saturday overcame the late summer heat and humidity of New York City to beat 15th-seeded David Ferrer 6-4, 6-4, 6-3. "I'm always very well-prepared for the majors. I know what it takes," Federer said. (International Herald Tribune)
'Djoker' brings life to party Sep 9, 2007
No one since Bill Tilden in the 1920s has accomplished what Federer attempts today, which is win four U.S. championships in a row. Federer has shown himself to be extraordinarily adaptable, even when not playing his best tennis. (The Palm Beach Post)
Nikolay expects no mercy Sep 7, 2007
A win in the final on Sunday would make him the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win four US Open titles in a row and take him to within two titles of Pete Sampras' Grand Slam record of 14 wins. RATE THIS ARTICLE: [1=Poor, 3=Average, 5=Outstanding. (India Times, India)
Pavarotti always voiced his love of tennis Sep 7, 2007
Besides joining the heavenly chorus, he may now have a doubles match with Arthur Ashe, Pancho Gonzalez, Suzanne Lenglen, Alice Marble, Big Bill Tilden, and Hazel Wightman. Copyright 2007 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Federer beats Roddick to reach semis Sep 6, 2007
Federer made it 26 wins in a row at the US Open and he is now just two games away from emulating the four-in-a-row feat of Bill Tilden in the 1920s. In Saturday's semi-finals, the Swiss star will play fourth seed Nikolay Davydenko of Russia, against whom he has a 9-0 winning record. (India Times, India)
U.S. Open at a glance Sep 5, 2007
ON THIS DATE: Sept. 5, 1920: Bill Tilden beats Bill Johnston in five sets to win his first of seven U.S. Championships men's singles titles. . (International Herald Tribune)
No mercy from Sharapova Aug 31, 2007
Top seed Roger Federer, aiming to become the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win the US Open four times in a row, had already made it through by winning his second round tie late on Wednesday. Joining him on Thursday was the man he defeated in last year's final, Andy Roddick. (iAfrica.com)
Nadal's Crisp In Big Apple Debut Aug 30, 2007
The Swiss superstar is trying to become the first player to win four straight U.S. Open crowns since the Open Era began in 1968 and the first to accomplish the feat since Bill Tilden won six in a row from 1920-25. Up next for Federer will be the 6-foot-9 Isner, who topped South African Rik De Voest, 6-3, 6-3, 7-6 (7-4). (Click2Houston, TX)
Williams sisters advance as Gibson is honored at U.S. Open Aug 28, 2007
Federer, seeking to become the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win four straight titles in the U.S championship, faced only two break points in beating American Scoville Jenkins 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. "I thought it was a good match, you know, tough match. Didn't allow my opponent many chances on my serve," Federer said. (USA Today -- Sports)
New kids are major concern for Federer Aug 27, 2007
The man who is seeking his fourth consecutive US Open title, trying to become the first man to win four straight US championships since Big Bill Tilden won his fourth en route to six straight in 1923, said the other day that tennis's members-in-waiting aren't just knocking at the door, they are wielding battering rams in addition to their rackets. "The new generation now have announced themselves," said Federer, who will face another relative youngster in 20-year-old qualifier Scoville Jenkins,... (Boston Globe)
Federer-Nadal rivalry ready for center court in Big Apple Aug 27, 2007
They have never met at the U.S. Open, where Federer is trying to become the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win four consecutive championships. Nadal's best finish is the quarterfinals last year. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sisters take center stage Aug 27, 2007
The last man to win four in a row was Bill Tilden, who won six straight from 1920-25. RAFAEL NADAL. (News & Observer -- Sports)
U.S. Open: The finalmajor Aug 26, 2007
Bill Tilden was the last man to win five in a row. The top seeds. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Federer aims at lofty goal Aug 25, 2007
A quarter-century has passed since the most recent guy to have a chance at winning a fourth straight U.S. Open, and 83 years since it actually happened: Big Bill Tilden the conqueror in 1923. John McEnroe faltered in 1982 (a semifinal loss to Ivan Lendl), but Tilden continued on a six-year run through 1925. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Federer, Nadal headed for another showdown Aug 25, 2007
When play begins on Monday at the year's last major, Federer will be trying to become the first man since Bill Tilden in the 1920s to win the American Slam four times in a row. Now it's another top player's turn to prove he can deal with all of the challenges the US Open presents: Rafael Nadal. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Federer heads men's field for U.S. Open Jul 19, 2007
Federer will be trying to become the first man to win this Grand Slam tournament four consecutive times in the Open era - and first with that many in a row since Bill Tilden won six U.S. championships from 1920-25. Three other past U.S. Open winners are in the field: Andy Roddick (2003), Lleyton Hewitt (2001) and Marat Safin (2000). (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer outlasts Nadal for 5th straight crown at Wimbledon Jul 9, 2007
Federer nips Nadal for fifth straight Wimbledon crown - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
Clear void at top of U.S. tennis Jun 28, 2007
American men's tennis has hit rock bottom, reaching absolutely its worst point since Bill Tilden came onto the scene in the 1920s. To mention merely the major figures, there was Tilden and his great rivalry with Little Bill Johnston. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Berber wins New England title Mar 3, 2007
"It was a good day for both of them. Lauren was phenomenal," said ORR coach Bill Tilden of Barber, noting that the champion had run her leg in the 4x200 relay prior to winning the hurdles. The Whalers didn't place in the relay, and their 1:47. (The Standard-Times, MA)
GIRLS TRACK: Seekonk claims SCC crown Feb 11, 2007
"We had three girls make it to the finals in the 50, three make it to the finals in the 50 hurdles, and we took one and two in the 300, so our sprinters had a good day," ORR coach Bill Tilden said. "We beat them with a lot of second and third places in the dual meet, but when you get to a big meet like this, those same kids are not going to necessarily place in the top six. We got them earlier in this meet, but their depth got us late.". (The Standard-Times, MA)
INDOOR TRACK NOTEBOOK: New Bedford's Newberry moving on Feb 8, 2007
" SCC Championship Saturday at Voc-Tech The Old Rochester girls and the Seekonk boys teams won the Division 4 relays earlier this year and their depth should carry over to Saturday's South Coast Conference Championships, which will crown team and individual champs. The meet starts at 9:30 a.m. at the GNB Voc-Tech's Janiak Field House. The Lady Bulldogs could be tested by a Seekonk squad that pushed them in a January dual meet, before Old Rochester pulled out the victory. "A couple of events are... (The Standard-Times, MA)
Test brings Barber, Resuch to the top at MSTCA Elite Invitational Feb 5, 2007
"Steph's goal is always later on in the season," Old Rochester coach Bill Tilden said of Reusch. "She won't run her fastest until late in the season with all the speed work we do. We didn't go light on her this week like she wanted to.". (The Standard-Times, MA)
Opinion: Federer's fine, but still no Tiger Jan 31, 2007
Thats higher in the standings than Federer, whose 10 has him even with Bill Tilden, one behind both Rod Laver and Borg, and two behind Roy Emerson, who currently sits second to Sampras. Theres no doubt that Federer has an edge in age 25 to Woods 31 but treat this with perspective. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Imperious Federer simply too good Jan 30, 2007
He joined American Bill Tilden as joint fifth all-time Grand Slam title leader with 10 behind American Pete Sampras's 14. Federer also became only the fourth man to win a Grand Slam title without dropping a set, the last being 's Bjorn Borg at the 1980 French Open. (People's Daily Online, China)
Federer wins Australian Open title Jan 29, 2007
Federer takes Aussie Open for 10th Slam crown - Tennis - MSNBC.com. Federer takes Aussie Open for 10th Slam crown. (MSNBC -- International)
Remorseless Federer on march into history Jan 29, 2007
This was Federer s tenth grand-slam title, equalling the record of Bill Tilden, the American legend of the 1920s who won seven of his at the US Open, five against the same foe, Bill Johnson. Federer does at least face a new challenge every now and again, Gonzlez being the eighth man to have been disposed of on these gala occasions. (TimesOnline)
Sweet taste of triple treat Jan 29, 2007
With his 7-6 (7-2), 6-4, 6-4 victory, the 25-year-old became the first man to win three grand slam titles at least three times each, and his 10th major from 11 finals moves him equal with Bill Tilden and behind only Pete Sampras (14), Roy Emerson (12), Rod Laver and Bjorn Borg (11 each) on the all-time list he appears destined to head before too long.. He has won nine of the past 12 majors, denied twice at the French and in the semi-finals here, two years ago, by Marat Safin. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Federer still in class of his own Jan 29, 2007
(He became the first man since Bjorn Borg in 1980 to win a major without dropping a set and joined Bill Tilden as a member of the 10-slam club. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Federer's Grand Slam Streak Jan 29, 2007
Federer is tied for fifth on the career list with Bill Tilden, who won his between 1920 and 1930. Pete Sampras is atop the list with 14. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Collins: Best is yet to come from Federer Jan 29, 2007
Best is yet to come from Federer. Australian Open win sets stage for a run at a calendar Grand Slam. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer's domination continues Jan 29, 2007
The Swiss star has piled up some serious numbers to crunch, including his double-digit haul of Grand Slams, which moves him into a tie for fifth place with Bill Tilden. With the straight-sets win in the year's first major, Federer became the first man to capture a Grand Slam event without dropping a set since Bjorn Borg at the 1980 French Open. (USA Today -- Sports)
Federer's perfect 10 Jan 29, 2007
He has now played in seven consecutive finals, equalling the record of Australia's Jack Crawford in the 30s, while his total of 10 major titles places him on a par with Bill Tilden ... Bill Tilden 0 0 3 7 10. (Guardian Unlimited)
Federer wins third Australian Open crown Jan 28, 2007
Federer survived a first-set fright to motor to a commanding 7-6 (7-2) 6-3 6-4 triumph to earn his third Open crown - and 10th grand slam title in total, placing the nigh-unbeatable 25-year-old equal fifth alongside American Bill Tilden on the list of all-time major champions. Only living legends Pete Sampras, with 14, Roy Emerson (12), Rod Laver (11) and Bjorn Borg (11) remain above the Swiss master. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
TRACK NOTEBOOK: Whalers shine at Old Colony meet Jan 25, 2007
"We don't have anyone close to her in the shuttle hurdles," head coach Bill Tilden said, "and that's our top ranked team.". Tilden said the Bulldogs will still go after the 4x400-meter relay race, which finished third in 4:16. (The Standard-Times, MA)
H.S. Roundup: ORR girls win state division 4 relay title Jan 22, 2007
"It was a fantastic pressure packed meet," Old Rochester coach Bill Tilden said. "We thought we would do well and the kids ran some great times. We feel pretty good about ourselves. We feel very good going into the (South Coast) conference championship after being able to beat Seekonk twice this week.". (The Standard-Times, MA)
Seekonk and Old Rochester hit high notes Jan 22, 2007
Coach Bill Tilden said the girls in the 4 x 50 win -- captain Abby Oldham , followed by Courtney Kirker , Molly McCarthy, and Brittany Costa -- could have been a little tighter. "We tried to work on the passing all week, but the weather was just nasty," said Tilden. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
HS TRACK NOTEBOOK: SouthCoast hurdlers set to see familiar foe Jan 18, 2007
"You're always going to have younger kids challenging you," Old Rochester coach Bill Tilden said. Trojano burst on the radar last season, winning the MSTCA Girls Pentathlon and, when Reusch fell in the finals, the 55-meter hurdles in Division 4. (The Standard-Times, MA)
MLS is welcoming David Beckham. But history tells us MLS should be worried. Jan 18, 2007
Bill Tilden turned pro. He toured the land, selling out arenas, but he did nothing for pro tennis, just for Big Bill. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
H.S. ROUNDUP: Asci's record night helps ORR tie Wareham Jan 11, 2007
"It was a good day," said ORR coach Bill Tilden. "We have a bit of the flu bug going around, but we're trying to get ready for Seekonk next week.". (The Standard-Times, MA)
