Murray offers a semi-chance at US Open Sep 4, 2008
Yearning for another Fred Perry ... However, the most recent male Brit to win a major was the English-born Hall of Famer Fred Perry, taking both Wimbledon and the US Open in 1936 ... After all, Murray was wearing Fred Perry logo togs. (Boston Globe)
Can tennis be made less middle class? Aug 26, 2008
Most great British hopes - from Virginia Wade and Annabel Croft to Fred Perry and Tim Henman - have been bred from affluent stock ... The world's top 100 is full of players from eastern Europe and other developing countries who have climbed to the top through their sheer hunger to succeed - whereas the last British man to lift the All England Club crown was Fred Perry in 1936. (BBC News -- UK)
A capsule look at top players in the US Open Aug 23, 2008
Trying to become the first British man to win the U.S. Open since Fred Perry in 1936. ANDY RODDICK (8). (MSNBC -- Sports)
Britain finally has a winner Jul 6, 2008
"Robson is the youngest girls' champion at Wimbledon since Martina Hingis was 13 when she won in 1994, and the first British singles champion at Wimbledon since Annabel Croft won the girls' title in 1984.There is no prize money, but Robson hopes the victory on Court 1 will earn her a wild card into next year's main draw. Last year's girls' champion, Urszula Radwanska, lost to runner-up Serena Williams in the second round this year."I'd take her down," Robson jokingly said of Serena Williams, who... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Morning Leadoff Jul 5, 2008
Laver became the first player since Fred Perry (1934-36) to win the men's title three straight times. Playback. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Murray, Jie make startling progress at Wimbledon Jul 2, 2008
If he should ever capture the Wimbledon crown - last won by a Brit in 1936, Fred Perry - Andy will be richer than the queen. You can see how frantically a win here or there can stir the English. (Boston Globe)
Federer to face last man to beat him on grass Jul 2, 2008
His quarterfinal opponent will be No. 12-seeded Andy Murray, trying to become the first British man to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936. The winner of that match will advance to the semifinals against the winner of the match with the improbable pairing of No. 94-ranked Rainer Schuettler and No. 145-ranked Arnaud Clement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Safin and Murray fire up Wimbledon Jul 2, 2008
COMEBACK KID:: Andy Murray beat Richard Gasquet of France, taking him a step closer to becoming the first British mens champion since Fred Perry in 1936 AFP, LONDON Wednesday, Jul 02, 2008, Page 20 ... Murray, bidding to be the first British mens champion since Fred Perry in 1936, won 5-7, 3-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2, 6-4 after four hours of an enthralling tie which finished in the gloom on Centre Court. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Nadal next after Murray battles to last 8 Jul 1, 2008
Murray is bidding to become the first British man to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936 ... "It was the best moment I've ever had on a tennis court," said Murray, bidding to become the first British man to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936. (CNN -- International)
Amazing Murray progresses Jul 1, 2008
Murray, bidding to be the first British men's champion since Fred Perry in 1936, won 5-7, 3-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2, 6-4 after four hours of an enthralling tie which finished in the gloom on Centre Court. Safin, a former world number one whose career was seemingly in terminal freefall, reached his first Wimbledon quarter-final since 2001 with a 6-4, 6-3, 5-7, 6-1 win over Swiss 13th seed Stanislas Wawrinka. (iAfrica.com)
Passing shot Jun 30, 2008
Murray, the brother of British star Andy Murray, recently signed with his brother's clothing firm, Fred Perry. On Saturday, he and Mirnyi were showcased on Court 1, an unusual doubles scheduling move that testifies to Jamie's popularity. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Venus serves up a scorcher Jun 29, 2008
Haas was defeated by Andy Murray, seeking to become the first British man to win Wimbledon since Fred Perry in 1936. The marquee men's match Monday will be five-time defending champion Federer against 2002 winner Lleyton Hewitt. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Venus races to Wimbledon fourth round Jun 29, 2008
" Unable to overcome injury was French Open runner-up Dinara Safina, who finished in tears as she lost to Shahar Peer 7-5, 6-7 (4), 8-6. Safina, who required treatment of her thighs during at least two changeovers, cried between points and hit half-speed serves in the final game, then double-faulted on match point. Alla Kudryavtseva had a successful encore to her upset of Sharapova, reaching the fourth round at a major event for the first time by beating Peng Shuai 6-3, 1-6, 6-4. With a late... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rafa strikes Spanish blow, Jankovic scrapes through at Wimbledon Jun 29, 2008
"I maybe had the chance to win in straight sets but, apart from the last few games of the second set, I thought it was a really good match," said Murray, bidding to become the first home men's champion since Fred Perry in 1936. Gasquet put out compatriot Gilles Simon 6-3, 6-3, 6-7 (3/7), 6-3 while Arnaud Clement made sure of further French participation by beating Austria's Jurgen Melzer 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Passing shots Jun 28, 2008
The last British winner at Wimbledon was Fred Perry in 1936, so it has become a time-honoured annual ritual at the All England Club to pin unrealistic hopes on the top British player to end the drought. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Shell-shocked Britain has four in second round Jun 25, 2008
Britain, which has not won the men's singles at Wimbledon since Fred Perry triumphed 72 years ago, is dumbfounded. The hosts of the world's most famous tournament, which pours millions into nurturing homegrown talent with very meagre results, can at last launch muted celebrations -- four British players have made it to the second round. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
At Wimbledon, It's the Grass Stupid Jun 23, 2008
Grass surfaces that could put up with lightfooted gents in trousers like Fred Perry, the Englishman who dominated Wimbledon in the 1930s couldn't as easily endure the exertions of, say, 6-ft. -6-in. (Time.com)
Wimbledon 101 Jun 22, 2008
A good meeting place if you lose your friends, the statue of Fred Perry honors Britain's last men's singles champion (he won in 1934, 1935, and 1936). Court 13 is undergoing construction this year to become the new Court 2, able to seat 4,000 people. (CNN -- International)
Murray slams British tennis as Wimbledon nears Jun 20, 2008
Andy Murray, Britain's top player, is appalled that Wimbledon hasn't produced a homegrown male champion since Fred Perry in 1936. He says there is plenty of blame to go around. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Murray shoulders burden Jun 19, 2008
The interest in a 21-year-old's thumb only serves to emphasise just how much the British sporting public want the Scot to end their long wait for a singles champion, a wait which stretches back to Fred Perry in 1936. As Tim Henman can testify, taking the weight of Britain's annual two-week love affair with tennis can be a hefty burden. (iAfrica.com)
Is it finally Federer's? Jun 8, 2008
For each of the past four years, Federer has come to Paris knowing that he needed a French Open title to complete a career Grand Slam, something only five men have accomplished: Andre Agassi, Don Budge, Roy Emerson, Rod Laver, and Fred Perry. In 2005, that pursuit ended in the semifinals against Nadal. (Boston Globe)
Federer, Champion Nadal Reach French Open Final for Third Straight Year Jun 7, 2008
A victory would allow him to join , , , and Fred Perry in taking the men's titles at the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open. Nadal holds a 10-6 advantage over Federer, winning eight of their nine meetings on clay. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
* Murray proves a point with victory over Acasuso May 30, 2008
Murray learned his tennis as a youngster on clay in Spain, but has had little success on the surface since turning professional and he readily admits that his best chance of becoming the first Briton to win a Grand Slam title since Fred Perry in 1936 will come on the hard courts of New York and Melbourne or the grass at Wimbledon. But he now harbors hopes of further progress in Paris where he is seeded to meet David Nalbandian of Argentina in the last 16 before a potential match-up with triple... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Nadal Begins Quest for Fourth French Open Tennis Title, Federer Eyes First May 26, 2008
Andre Agassi won in Paris in 1999 to join Don Budge, Roy Emerson, Rod Laver and Fred Perry as winners of each of the majors. Not since Gustavo Kuerten in 2001 has a top men's seed triumphed at the French Open. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Adidas earns its stripes in court Apr 11, 2008
For instance, Fred Perry, the British tenniswear maker, has emblazoned its clothing line and corporate Web site with two stripes. Michael Hart, a lawyer with Baker & McKenzie in Britain who has been advising Fred Perry and other clothing manufacturers, said the ruling ultimately could affect the basic choices of clothing companies. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Argos trade all-star Younger Feb 16, 2008
Last week, the Eskimos acquired all-star defensive end Fred Perry from the Saskatchewan Roughriders for quarterback Steven Jyles. The clubs also exchanged second-round draft picks. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Three dimensional images become significant tool Jan 16, 2008
Today's players are in a league of their own compared to the likes of Fred Perry in the 1930s so, with sports science leading the way, it is very possible that a player such as this will be around in the next 50 years. TOP SPIN. (Globe and Mail)
Moscow, Australia| Jan 16, 2008
The All England club represents a fortnight of sporting self-flagellation for the British, still waiting forlornly for the next Fred Perry. Move to Australia during the Open, and things arent that different. (iAfrica.com)
3D imaging helps improve athletic performances Jan 15, 2008
"The top players use every part of their minds as well as their bodies and they are fitter, faster and stronger now than ever before. "Today's players are in a league of their own compared to the likes of Fred Perry in the 1930s so, with sports science leading the way, it is very possible that a player such as this will be around in the next 50 years. " Top spinIn a telephone interview, Fewtrell said three-dimensional images were being used to analyze players' techniques. "We can see how much... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Past singles champs from Australian Open Jan 12, 2008
SI.com - Tennis - Australian Open singles champs - Monday January 7, 2008 1:37PM. Posted: Monday January 7, 2008 1:37PM; Updated: Monday January 7, 2008 1:37PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
B.C. Lions release Dickenson Nov 27, 2007
Dickenson's concussion problems returned July 13 in Regina when he was involved in a helmet-to-helmet collision with defensive lineman Fred Perry. He started only three games and dressed for eight others but spent much of his time on the sidelines wearing dark glasses because of the injury. (Missoulian, MT)
Shop owner delivers Brit fashion to Georgetown Sep 21, 2007
"I thought that was just the epitome of cool," Thompson said of the designs by such British brands as Ben Sherman and Fred Perry. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
In the Arena: Tim Henman could go out a winner at All England Club Sep 20, 2007
He will never claim the big prize and the lifetime cachet that would have gone to the first British man to take the Wimbledon singles title since - all together now - Fred Perry. It is much too late in the day to reshape his slowly, painfully acquired image as a gallant loser. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Roughriders riding high Sep 15, 2007
" Since leaving Calgary after the 2004 season, Crandell and his wife Mona had a son, two-year-old Carmelo, and have decided to settle in Regina full-time. Crandell and teammate Fred Perry are now starting a vehicle customizing shop as the veterans prepare for life after football. "We're happy we decided to make the move," Crandell said. "Regina is a great place to live and a great place to raise kids. There's a lot of good things here, so we're satisfied where we are now. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Printers sweepstakes heats up Sep 6, 2007
Dickenson, 34, was hurt on July 13 when he was hit under the chin and slammed to the turf by Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Fred Perry. Since then, Dickenson has not played and barely practised. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Slowed by injury, Henman to address future Aug 26, 2007
Throughout his prime, Henman was looked upon as a savior for British tennis fans who were desperate for the first homegrown Wimbledon men's champion since Fred Perry in 1936. He's played in 14 Wimbledons, losing in the quarterfinals four times to go along with his four semifinal appearances. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Tim Henman plans to retire after Davis Cup competition in September Aug 24, 2007
Fans were looking for the first homegrown Wimbledon men's champion since Fred Perry in 1936. Virginia Wade won Wimbledon in 1977. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Roughriders win 24-13 over Argonauts Aug 11, 2007
Toronto quarterback Rocky Butler who along with running back Dominique Dorsey was facing his former team for the first time since being traded this off-season drove the Argos to Saskatchewan 40-yard line but his fumble was recovered Riders' end Fred Perry with 1:10 remaining. Flick's touchdown came with Saskatchewan nursing a four-point lead and made rookie head coach Kent Austin's return to Toronto a victorious one. (Toronto Star)
Dickenson cleared for light workouts Aug 7, 2007
Dickenson suffered his latest concussion on July 13 when he was hit by Fred Perry of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. I did bike today and we kept it real light. (TSN.ca)
Riders seek better outing in Edmonton Jul 30, 2007
After Fleming's go-ahead field goal, the Roughriders had one last chance after Fred Perry recovered a Ray fumble at the Saskatchewan 42. But there would be no miracle comeback on this night. (TSN.ca)
Ray owns sack-happy Riders at Commonwealth Jul 21, 2007
" Defensive linemen Marcus Adams and Fred Perry have brought it so far this season, combining for half of Saskatchewan's sack total with four apiece. Perry escapes punishment Perry had nine defensive tackles and two sacks last week against B.C. He also knocked Lions quarterback Dave Dickenson out of the game with a concussion on a hit that B.C. personnel felt was helmet-to-helmet, which is illegal. But the CFL announced Wednesday it would not discipline Perry, who was not penalized on the play.... (CBC News)
Hit was clean: Perry Jul 18, 2007
Saskatchewan Roughriders defensive end Fred Perry insisted his helmet-to-helmet hit on B.C. Lions quarterback Dave Dickenson was "a clean hit.". "Everybody's telling me this and telling me that," Perry said following Monday's practice. (StarPhoenix)
Dickenson suffers third concussion Jul 18, 2007
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) The Canadian Football League is reviewing the hit Saskatchewan's Fred Perry put on B.C. Lions quarterback Dave Dickenson on Friday night that resulted in Dickenson suffering his third concussion in less than two years. A decision will be announced Wednesday. (Missoulian, MT)
Dickenson suffers third concussion in less than two years Jul 18, 2007
VANCOUVER, British Columbia - The Canadian Football League is reviewing the hit Saskatchewan's Fred Perry put on B.C. Lions quarterback Dave Dickenson on Friday night that resulted in Dickenson suffering his third concussion in less than two years. A decision will be announced Wednesday. (Helena Independent Record)
Federer, Nadal rivalry reaches new level Jul 10, 2007
Only one other pair - Fred Perry and Gottfried Von Cramm in 1935-36 - played each other in the French Open and Wimbledon finals in consecutive years. Eventually, perhaps, one will triumph on the other's turf, and while the thinking before Sunday had been that Federer was closer to coming through on clay than Nadal was on grass, this match might have changed that. (Anchorage Daily News)
Federer-Nadal could be classic rivalry Jul 10, 2007
Only one other pair -- Fred Perry and Gottfried Von Cramm in 1935-36 -- played each other in the French Open and Wimbledon finals in consecutive years. Eventually one may win on the other's turf. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Henman bows out in another 5-setter on Centre Court Jun 29, 2007
Henman's early exit dealt another painful blow to long-suffering British fans, desperate for the first homegrown men's champion since Fred Perry in 1936. Henman was the last British player - man or woman - in the draw. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Henman out, vows to return Jun 29, 2007
"I'm not going to play forever, but I'm passionate about what I do. ... I want to make the most of it."Henman's early exit dealt another painful blow to long-suffering British fans, desperate for the first homegrown men's champion since Fred Perry in 1936. Sidelined with a knee injury at the start of the season, he has fallen to No. 74 in the rankings. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Britain's Wimbledon Futility Continues as Murray Withdraws, Women Falter Jun 29, 2007
The last British man to win a major was Fred Perry at the U.S. Open in 1936. Since then, only Greg Rusedski, a Canadian national who switched his citizenship to the U.K., has reached a Grand Slam final, at the U.S. Open in 1997. (Bloomberg -- UK)
Wind in the sails of Brits Jun 27, 2007
No Englishman has since Fred Perry in 1936. But he's made the semifinals and quarters four times apiece, and often stirred the nation at Wimbledon time with dramatic victories and defeats. (Boston Globe)
Henman gives Brits hope Jun 27, 2007
The last British man to win the championship at Wimbledon was Fred Perry in 1936, and in recent times it's been Henman who, for two weeks each year, has shouldered the burden of carrying a nation's hopes. I played one of the few real specialists that is still left on grass. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Henman defeats Moy in grueling 5-set match at Wimbledon Jun 27, 2007
That Henman was being so closely monitored says plenty about the straits of British tennis entering Wimbledon, where a male British champion has not been crowned since Fred Perry in 1936. Before the tournament, attention was placed on Murray, a 20-year-old Scot who has surged up the rankings since making the fourth round of Wimbledon last year. (International Herald Tribune)
Pros relying more on once-spurned shot Jun 25, 2007
net), Yandell has posted video of British great Fred Perry hitting a swinging forehand volley from midcourt. Perry played in the 1930s. (USA Today -- Sports)
Jack the lad Jun 24, 2007
Win Wimbledon in 1946 and then join Bobby Riggs, Don Budge and Fred Perry on the professional tour. But it didn't work out,' Kramer remembers. (Guardian Unlimited -- Sport)
2007 Wimbledon seed report Jun 23, 2007
If not, the curse of Fred Perry will extend another year. 9. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
The only guy in the universe Federer can't beat Jun 13, 2007
Only Don Budge and Rod Laver, who did it twice, have ever won a Grand Slam in a calendar year and only three others _ Fred Perry, Roy Emerson and Andre Agassi have managed to put one together over the course of a career. Clay courts have been particularly tough on those aspirations. (DeRidder Beauregard Daily News, LA)
Red-letter day for Federer Jun 10, 2007
There is a famous quintet of men to have won all four majors, comprising Budge, Laver, Briton Fred Perry, Australian Roy Emerson and American Andre Agassi. Federer could become the sixth, and would move to joint third with Laver and Borg in the list of most grand slam titles won, with Emerson in second on 12 and Pete Sampras - who did not win in Paris - on 14. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
French Open final a tossup Jun 10, 2007
He can become the sixth man to win all four Grand Slam events, joining Fred Perry, Don Budge, Laver, Roy Emerson and Andre Agassi. He has more pressure at the moment than me, because what's at stake for him is probably more difficult than just winning a final,'' Nadal said. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Federer to win Jun 9, 2007
Only five men have ever earned a career Grand Slam -- Andre Agassi, Don Budge, Roy Emerson, Rod Laver and Fred Perry -- and Federer would very much like to join that elite group. French Open. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Teen party wreaks £20,000 havoc at family home Apr 13, 2007
By then, it was reported, the visitors had urinated on Rachel's mother's wedding dress, stolen cash and jewellery, barricaded the back door to prevent neighbours from intervening and dyed Fred Perry clothes belonging to her brother because they "didn't like charvas" (north-east dialect for chavs). Seven police cars and a dog unit were called to the street on a private estate in Woodstone, near Houghton-le-Spring, as more than 200 teenagers spilled out of the house. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
Opinion: Federer's fine, but still no Tiger Jan 31, 2007
In doing so, each has surpassed legends in their respective sport Walter Hagen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, Tom Watson, Harry Vardon, Bobby Jones, Gene Sarazen, Sam Snead, Arnold Palmer, Lee Trevino, Nick Faldo in golf; John Newcombe, Ken Rosewell, Fred Perry in tennis. Slide show: The Week in Sports Pictures. (MSNBC -- Sports)
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)
Federer's Grand Slam Streak Jan 29, 2007
Fred Perry, Australia: 8. Ken Rosewall, Australia: 8. (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
Federer continues to dominate opponents - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
