Tiger Woods wants to be "greedy host" Jul 2, 2009
Tiger wants to be "greedy host" at Congressional - News - Golf - The Times of India Sports. Tiger wants to be "greedy host" at Congressional 2 Jul 2009, 0911 hrs IST, AP. (India Times, India)
The poster boy for grace under pressure Jul 2, 2009
Federer, though, seems to have returned to peak form after beating Nadal in Madrid, winning the French Open for the first time, and playing masterfully at Wimbledon this week. He reached the semifinals yesterday with a straight-set win over Ivo Karlovic, and will next play Tommy Haas, who upset fourth-seeded Djokovic. (Boston Globe)
Roddick survives five-set marathon vs. Hewitt Jul 2, 2009
Next up for the No. 6-seeded Roddick: a semifinal against No. 3 Andy Murray, who beat 2003 French Open champion Juan Carlos Ferrero 7-5, 6-3, 6-2 ... Its a rematch of a June 1 French Open fourth-round match in which Haas took the first two sets and was five points away from winning, before Federer won en route to claiming his first title at Roland Garros ... Its really way back, said Federer, who last exited a tournament before this stage at the 2004 French Open. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Fed, Murray cruise through Jul 2, 2009
Murray, meanwhile, saw off Spain's former French Open winner Juan Carlos Ferrero 7-5, 6-3, 6-2 to reach his first Wimbledon semifinal ... "I am playing some of my best tennis. I didn't have too many expectations coming here but the win at Halle was great for my confidence," said Haas who was two sets ahead against Federer in the French Open last month before the Swiss hit back. (iAfrica.com)
Roddick takes marathon route to semis Jul 2, 2009
Haas nearly played the spoiler last month in Federer s successful bid to win the one major title that had eluded him, the French Open, nearly derailing the Swiss after taking a two-sets-to-none lead on the Parisian clay. But Federer is regarded as peerless on Wimbledon s grass - particularly without defending Wimbledon champion Rafael Nadal in the field. (Boston Globe)
Williams riddle for Russians Jul 2, 2009
Two courts along from Safina, fourth seed Dementieva, who blamed her lack of fitness for her third-round exit from the French Open and said it had been her focus in preparing for Wimbledon, spent a long time exercising before picking up her racket. The Olympic champion, wearing black shorts and a white t-shirt and visor, ran laps around the court forwards, backwards and sideways before sprinting, hopping, jumping and doing squats as she worked on her physical condition in blazing sunshine. (India Times, India)
Knees force Nadal from Davis Cup quarterfinals Jul 1, 2009
The world No. 1 has been struggling with tendinitis in his knees since being knocked out of the French Open last month and was forced to miss Wimbledon. Spain captain Albert Costa called up , , and for the match on clay in the Puerto Banus bullring in Marbella on July 10-12. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Nadal officially out for Spain in Davis Cup Jul 1, 2009
Nadal, who also missed last year's final over Argentina, has not played a tour match since losing in the fourth round at the French Open. He is undergoing treatment for knee problems. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Wimbledon confirm move to prize money equality Jul 1, 2009
The US and Australian Opens have treated both sexes equally for several years now, while the French Open paid both singles champions the same sum for the first time last year, but the All England Club has previously refused to back down on the issue. Chief among their arguments has been the fact men play best-of-five-set contests, while women only play best-of-three, but outgoing chairman Tim Phillips has also cited club polls indicating that men's tennis gave better value for money. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Ivanovic told to rest after tearing thigh muscle Jul 1, 2009
LONDON -- Former French Open champion has been told to rest for at least a week after sustaining a slight tear in her left thigh during her fourth-round match at Wimbledon on Monday. The 13th-seeded Serb left the court in tears following one game in the second set after dropping the first set 6-1 to defending champion. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Ivanovic needs 1-2 weeks off for thigh injury Jul 1, 2009
A posting on the 2008 French Open champion's Web site Tuesday says, "Although highly painful, the injury is not serious.". Ivanovic's next planned tournament is Aug. 3-9 in Los Angeles. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Familiar turf at Wimbledon as Williams sisters reach semis Jul 1, 2009
(4 Australian Opens, 3 US Opens, 2 Wimbledons, and 1 French Open), Serena has little left to prove on the tennis court. But rarely has she looked as dominant or determined as she did in routing the 19-year-old Azarenka, who won her first title this spring in Miami at Serena s expense. (Boston Globe)
Williamses, Safina reach semis » Jul 1, 2009
She is still looking for her first major title after being runner-up at both the French Open and U.S. Open in 2004. Temperatures topped 90 degrees on Tuesday, with no need to close the roof on Centre Court. (ESPN -- Tennis)
‘The Williams Way': Venus, Serena move closer to facing off in final Jul 1, 2009
But after losing the French Open final a few weeks ago, she acknowledged cracking under the pressure of trying to win her first major. Looking ahead to facing Venus, against whom she is 1-2, Safina said, I cannot go on court thinking I lost already. (Missoulian, MT)
Even new roof remains untested as Wimbledon enters second week Jul 1, 2009
It is a rematch of this month's final at the French Open, where Federer completed his career Grand Slam and tied Pete Sampras' record of 14 major titles by improving to 10-0 against Soderling. (June 29, 2009). (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Venus, Serena roll into semis, close in on duel Jul 1, 2009
But after losing the French Open final a few weeks ago, she acknowledged cracking under the pressure of trying to win her first major. INTERACTIVE. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Venus sets up Safina clash Jul 1, 2009
"I have to accept my defeat as I accept my victories - with calm." Rafael Nadal after his stunning loss to Robin Soderling at French Open. Rankings. (India Times, India)
Federer to face hard-serving Karlovic next Jul 1, 2009
It was a rematch of the French Open final, when Federer completed a career Grand Slam. Karlovic is often dismissed as a one-trick pony he breaks serve about as seldom as he loses it and has reached the quarterfinals for the first time in 25 career Grand Slam tournaments. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer, Williams on track for 6th Wimbledons Jun 30, 2009
It is a rematch of this month's final at the French Open, where Federer completed his career Grand Slam and tied Pete Sampras' record of 14 major titles by improving to 10-0 against Soderling. A victory by Soderling over five-time Wimbledon champion Federer at the All England Club would be just about as startling as the Swede's victory over four-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal at Roland Garros in the -- yep, you guessed it -- fourth round ... He hasn't lost during the first week of any... (Erie Times-News, PA)
In plain English, Australia's not alone trying to find more stars Jun 30, 2009
Yet again, at Wimbledon, Hewitt's sterling performance in reaching the second week for the sixth consecutive year helped conceal the open wound created by Australia's diminished fortunes in the international tennis arena - just as Jelena Dokic's resurgence at the Australian Open and Samantha Stosur's efforts in reaching the semi-finals of the French Open forestalled another round of the now inevitable "what's wrong with Australian tennis" debate. At Wimbledon, however, the minuscule Australian... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sets appeal: beauty aces talent at Wimbledon Jun 30, 2009
Major champions Svetlana Kuznetsova, who won the French Open and is seeded No. 5, and Serena Williams, No. 2, have been pushed to outside courts. A spokesman from the All England Club, Johnny Perkins, was quoted in the Daily Mail newspaper in London: "Good looks are a factor. 'It's not a coincidence that those [on Centre Court] are attractive.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
King of cool Federer eases into Wimbledon quarter-finals Jun 30, 2009
In a repeat of the French Open final, where the great Swiss clinched a record-equalling 14th grand slam title, Federer won 6-4 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-5) over the man who dramatically ended Rafael Nadal's Roland Garros reign. Federer, chasing a sixth Wimbledon title, will be appearing in his 25th grand slam quarter-final where he'll face Croatia's Ivo Karlovic, who has fired 102 aces in three rounds, or Spanish left-hander Fernando Verdasco. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Murray wins late nighter under roof to make quarter-finals Jun 30, 2009
Third seed Murray, bidding to become the first British men's Wimbledon champion since Fred Perry in 1936, will now face Spain's former French Open winner Juan Carlos Ferrero for a place in the semi-finals. But Swiss 19th seed Wawrinka, an Olympic gold medallist in doubles at Beijing alongside Roger Federer, was left to rue a host of missed chances which could have made him a straight-sets winner. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Williamses win » Jun 30, 2009
Former No. 1 Ivanovic hasn't reached a Grand Slam quarterfinal since winning the 2008 French Open. "I don't even know the last time that I had these circumstances," Venus said. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Murray wins » Jun 30, 2009
Federer improved to 11-0 against Soderling, including a victory in the French Open final three weeks ago to complete a career Grand Slam. This time the No. 2-seeded Federer came through on a handful of key points. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Sister act for Serena Jun 30, 2009
Ivanovic, the 2008 French Open champion, won the first game of the second set, but the pain was too much and she had no choice but to pull out. Five-time champion Venus is bidding to become the first woman to win a hat-trick of Wimbledon singles' titles since Steffi Graf claimed three in a row from 1991 to 1993. (iAfrica.com)
No sweat as Venus, Dementieva make quarter-finals Jun 30, 2009
The 2008 French Open champion won the first game of the second set, but the pain was too much and she had no choice but to pull out, leaving Court One in a stream of tears. "I felt really sad for her actually. She was really upset," Williams said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Murray triumphs, Federer cruises at Wimbledon Jun 30, 2009
In a repeat of the French Open final, where Federer claimed a record-equalling 14th Grand Slam title, the great Swiss on Monday won 6-4, 7-6 (7/5), 7-6 (7/5) ... Former French Open champion Ferrero became the first wildcard since Goran Ivanisevic in 2001 to reach the last eight with a 7-6 (7/4), 6-3, 6-2 win over French eighth seed Gilles Simon. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Murray makes quarters after thriller at Wimbledon Jun 30, 2009
"It was very heavy and very humid and I was sweating a lot right from the start. I felt like I had been in a bath. "It kind of slowed it down a lot, and I struggled to serve because it wasn't coming off the strings," he added. Swiss master Roger Federer began the Centre Court programme with temperatures soaring to 31 degrees Celsius but retained his cool to beat Sweden's Robin Soderling, the man he overcome to claim an emotional French Open title this month. Federer, who has his eyes on a record... (Xinhuanet, China)
FEDERER, VENUS, SERENA ROLL AT WIMBLEDON Jun 30, 2009
Roddick and Hewitt have met 11 times, including at the French Open, U.S. Open and Australian Open, but never at Wimbledon. Hewitt holds the overall edge of 6-5, but Roddick has won the past four, including a 7-6, 7-6 win in the third round at the Queen's Club grass-court Wimbledon warmup. (New York Post)
Federer, Murray eye final Jun 30, 2009
Murray now faces Spain's former world number one, and French Open winner, Juan Carlos Ferrero for a place in the last four ... "I have to accept my defeat as I accept my victories - with calm." Rafael Nadal after his stunning loss to Robin Soderling at French Open. (India Times, India)
Serena is in for a 'good fight' in showdown with fiery Azarenka Jun 30, 2009
She arrived in London at a career high No. 8 after winning two other titles and reaching the quarterfinals at the French Open, where she lost in three quality sets to No. 1 Dinara Safina. "It's my second (major) quarterfinals in a row, and I hope I can go a little bit further," Azarenka says. (USA Today -- Sports)
Federer wins French rematch with Soderling Jun 30, 2009
Federer outserved the Swede 6-4, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) on Monday to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals three weeks after downing Soderling in three sets in Paris for his first French Open title. Winning the big points and never losing serve, Federer extended his career record against the 13th-ranked Soderling to 11-0. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Venus, Serena win Jun 30, 2009
She hasnt reached a Grand Slam quarterfinal since winning the 2008 French Open and briefly claiming the No. 1 ranking. INTERACTIVE. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Federer has a date with history Jun 29, 2009
Getty ImagesJune 28: Roger Federer tells Jimmy Roberts and John McEnroe that winning the French Open ha 00004000 s taken a weight off his shoulders. Special feature. (MSNBC -- Sports)
JonWertheimInside Tennis Midterm grades from Wimbledon as the favorites continue to roll. Jun 29, 2009
Svetlana Kuznetsova: French Open champ downplays her chances before the tournament and then fulfills the prophecy with a straight-set loss to Sabine Lisicki. Maria Sharapova: Especially after she showed signs of life in Paris, her second-round loss to Gisela Dulko -- no one's grass court expert -- was a disappointment. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Fast facts about Wimbledon 2009 Jun 29, 2009
Federer tied Sampras' record by winning the French Open this month and can break it by winning Wimbledon. Prize Money: Total is 12,550,000 pounds (about $20. (FOX61, CT)
Jankovic blames women's problems Jun 29, 2009
But each one that I can manage to get, it's all mine, that's the good part about it," she said. To achieve her goal this year, Venus will have to get past former French Open champion Ivanovic, the 13th seed, whom she defeated easily in the 2007 semi-finals. "We had a lot of great exchanges. I just remember playing aggressively," Venus said of that match. "Obviously she's talented. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Federer next for giant killer Jun 29, 2009
It s a rematch of their French Open final, which was won by Federer, completing his career Grand Slam while tying Pete Sampras s record of 14 major victories ... That doesn t mean he will be underestimating the No. 13 seed, who knocked out four-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal three weeks ago. (Boston Globe)
Richard Hinds Andy Murray has ensured anticipation of a final against the five-time champion Roger Federer will grow. Read more Jun 29, 2009
If expectation is Murray's great challenge, some talented, flaky opposition will test the Swiss first his French Open final opponent Robin Soderling, then the winner of Fernando Verdasco and Ivo Karlovic and, potentially, the resurgent Novak Djokovic in the semis. Names that should forestall thoughts of that Federer-Murray final, but will not. (The Age, Australia)
Federer halfway home to grand slam record Jun 29, 2009
It is a rematch of this month's final at the French Open, where Federer completed his career Grand Slam and tied Pete Sampras' record of 14 major titles by improving to 10-0 against Soderling. Comments. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Best day in tennis? Monday's slate is overloaded with matches Jun 29, 2009
Second-ranked Federer faces No. 13 Robin Soderling in a rematch of the French Open final. One name few expected to see is 17-year-old qualifier Melanie Oudin of Marietta, Ga. (USA Today -- Sports)
Federer ready for Soderling battle Jun 29, 2009
The most recent was in the French Open final and just three weeks on from that drubbing, Soderling is hoping to find a quick cure for his health problems if he is to have any chance of upsetting a man chasing a record 15th grand slam title ... In case anyone had forgotten, he etched his name into trivia books after becoming the first man to beat four-times French Open champion Nadal at Roland Garros just a few weeks ago and is now hoping to produce another shock ... "I have to accept my defeat... (India Times, India)
Tennis: American teen Oudin upsets Jankovic at Wimbledon Jun 28, 2009
Bidding for her third consecutive Wimbledon title, the No. 3-seeded Williams will next play 2008 French Open champion Ana Ivanovic, who beat 2009 Roland Garros semifinalist Samantha Stosur 7-5, 6-2. No. 9-seeded Caroline Wozniacki reached the fourth round for the first time by beating No. 20 Anabel Medina Garrigues 6-2, 6-2. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Life after Lleyton bleak in the struggle to end Spain's reign Jun 28, 2009
Even as the Australians have Stosur's recent French Open semi-final accomplishment, they realise that if Hewitt ever decided to go home and help change nappies, the landscape goes so outback that the next two males rank Nos. 141 and 158. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Roddick aces trip to 4th round, joins Murray Jun 28, 2009
Elsewhere No. 8 and 2003 French Open also advanced. Ferrero, a former No. 1 now ranked 70th, needed a wild-card invitation to get into the field, but he beat No. 10 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 on Court 1 as a light rain fell. (ESPN -- Tennis)
American teen Oudin upsets Jankovic at Wimbledon Jun 28, 2009
Unseeded 19-year-old Sabine Lisicki of Germany upset No. 5 Svetlana Kuznetsova, the French Open champion, 6-2, 7-5 ... "Bidding for her third consecutive Wimbledon title, the No. 3-seeded Williams next will play 2008 French Open champion Ana Ivanovic, who beat 2009 Roland Garros semifinalist Samantha Stosur 7-5, 6-2. Williams is 5-1 against Ivanovic."She s a very dangerous opponent," Ivanovic said, "but I think I have a great chance, and I feel very comfortable going into that match. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Resurgent Ivanovic ends Sam's dream run Jun 28, 2009
Although the Queenslander showed glimpses of the form that had taken her to the semi-finals of the French Open and helped the world No.19 break into the top 20 for the first time, Stosur was overwhelmed by Ivanovic's more consistent first serve, going down 4-6, 2-6 in just over an hour ... Stosur prevailed in the 2006 Australian Open and the Serbian won at the French Open five months later. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ivanovic dispatches Stosur, will play Venus next Jun 28, 2009
Ivanovic went so far as to say she's playing better now than when she won the French Open. "I think my game is probably even better than it was," she said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Notebook: Roddick serving notice in tiebreakers Jun 28, 2009
The 41st-ranked Lisicki beat Kuznetsova 6-2, 7-5 in one of the biggest upsets of the tournament -- not exactly the kind of birthday present the French Open champion wanted. "Well, it's definitely still a great day," the fifth-seeded Kuznetsova said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Confed Cup: USA look for Brazil revenge Jun 28, 2009
"I have to accept my defeat as I accept my victories - with calm." Rafael Nadal after his stunning loss to Robin Soderling at French Open. Rankings. (India Times, India)
Oudin stuns ex-No. 1 Jankovic Jun 28, 2009
Next up: 2008 French Open champion and former No. 1 Ana Ivanovic, who is seeded 13th and eliminated No. 18 Samantha Stosur 7-5, 6-2. Williams was pleased to have an American not named Williams stick around for Week 2. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Stosur bows out, Hewitt through Jun 28, 2009
Meanwhile, Stosur was reasonably satisfied with her performance here after reaching the French Open semi-finals. Back-to-back double faults at 4-4 and 15-30 in the first set had proven particularly costly for the Australian who lost six consecutive games to hand the match to the resurgent Ivanovic. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Roddick's serve helps win tiebreakers at Wimbledon Jun 28, 2009
The 41st-ranked Lisicki beat Kuznetsova 6-2, 7-5 in one of the biggest upsets of the tournament - not exactly the kind of birthday present the French Open champion wanted. "Well, it's definitely still a great day,'' the fifth-seeded Kuznetsova said.It wasn't a great day on the court, as Kuznetsova became the highest-seeded woman eliminated in the first week."I felt like I was standing, I was not moving anything,'' the Russian said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Steady Ivanovic reaches 4th round at Wimbledon Jun 28, 2009
Ivanovic went so far as to say she's playing better now than when she won the French Open. "I think my game is probably even better than it was,'' she said. "I feel also much more experienced and much more mature in some way. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Roddick rolls Jun 28, 2009
Haas, who lost a five-setter at the French Open against Roger Federer, earned the final match point after a 15-stroke rally when Cilic netted. He won after 4 hours, 28 minutes, when the Croat put a backhand long.. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Oudin's win stirs American tennis optimism Jun 28, 2009
For example, Svetlana Kuznetsova, who blew Dinara Safina out in the French Open final, was humbled on Saturday by someone named Sabine Lisicki of Germany, 6-2, 7-5. As for Jankovic, she like Safina, the top seed here has managed to be No. 1 without winning a Grand Slam tournament. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wimbledon: U.S. teenupsets Jankovic Jun 28, 2009
Next up: 2008 French Open champion and former No. 1 Ana Ivanovic, who is seeded 13th and eliminated No. 18 Samantha Stosur 7-5, 6-2. Slideshow. (MSNBC -- Sports)
American Teen Oudin Upsets Jankovic at Wimbledon; Roddick, Venus Both Advance Jun 28, 2009
Bidding for her third consecutive Wimbledon title, the No. 3-seeded Williams next will play 2008 French Open champion Ana Ivanovic, who beat 2009 Roland Garros semifinalist Samantha Stosur 7-5, 6-2. You can catch all the action from the All-England Club tomorrow starting at noon on Local 2. (Click2Houston, TX)
China's Zheng into French Open second round Jun 28, 2009
China's Zheng Jie returns a shot during the French Open tennis tournament against France's Tatiana Golovin at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris May 30, 2006 ... China's Zheng Jie celebrates one point during the French Open tennis tournament against France's Tatiana Golovin at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris May 30, 2006 ... PARIS, May 30 (Xinhua) -- China's Zheng Jie caused an upset at the French Open on Tuesday as she defeated 23rd seed Tatiana Golovin of France in straight sets to enter... (Xinhuanet, China -- Sports)
Kuznetsova out Jun 28, 2009
LONDON: French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova and former world number one Jelena Jankovic crashed out of Wimbledon on Saturday, while Venus Williams avenged one o 00004000 f the most embarrassing defeats of her career ... "I have to accept my defeat as I accept my victories - with calm." Rafael Nadal after his stunning loss to Robin Soderling at French Open. (India Times, India)
U.S. teen Oudin ousts overheated Jankovic Jun 28, 2009
Next up: 2008 French Open champion and former No. 1 , who is seeded 13th and eliminated No. 18 7-5, 6-2. Williams was pleased to have an American not named Williams stick around for Week 2. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Listing ailments aside, Federer stays brutally efficient Jun 28, 2009
On Monday, Federer plays Robin Soderling, the Swede he beat easily in the French Open final but who is, potentially, a greater threat on grass. "He's got a huge game," Federer said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sam one of the few women good enough to go a whole five sets Jun 28, 2009
The French Open semi-finalist has a varied exercise regime that consists of boxing, swimming, surfing, bike riding, surf lifesaving drill as well as more traditional tennis training. Tirado said all of her previous clients would easily last the distance. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Revitalised Ivanovic won't throw Stosur off her game Jun 27, 2009
The now 12th-ranked Ivanovic has struggled over the past 12 months, and Stosur's confidence remains high after reaching the French Open semi-finals and battling her way through two tough three-setters here ... As her game went into freefall, Ivanovic gave the impression she achieved success - the 2008 French Open crown, the No.1 ranking - before she knew how to handle it ... "I have lots of confidence from my practice sessions, because I've been practising really well for a long time, but I just... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
