Trailing big in the first round of the US Open, Maria Sharapova thought – well, no, she was certain – that she’d pull through if she could push her inexperienced opponent to a third set. Maria Sharapova’s slow start almost turned into an early exit at the US Open 2011. The 3-time major champion picked [...]
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is 57-2 with nine titles in 2011 and hopes to win his third grand slam of the year at the U.S. Open. He’s considered the favorite despite right shoulder pain that prompted him to quit during his last tuneup match. Novak Djokovic sat in his sideline chair and winced [...]
With the US Open 2011 fast approaching, let’s take a look at the major contenders for this years title at Flushing Meadows. Defending champion Rafael Nadal will have his work cut out if he is to defend his title in New York as Novak Djokovic looks to take his third Grand Slam of the [...]
Novak Djokovic’s was stopped by a sore shoulder that forced him to retire in the second set on Sunday, giving Andy Murray a 6-4, 3-0 win in the finals of the Western & Southern Open. Mary Carillo and Jim Courier have the recap. Novak Djokovic’s unbelievable winning streak was snapped Sunday, but more importantly, [...]
Maria Sharapova beat Serbia’s Jelena Jankovic 4-6 7-6 6-3 to win the Cincinnati Open on Sunday and install herself as one of the favorites for the US Open. The 4th-seeded Maria Sharapova fended off Jelena Jankovic’s 7 breakpoint chances in the last set alone to claim her 2nd title of the season. Maria Sharapova’s [...]
Fourth-seeded Andy Murray overcame a pair of break points late in the second set, then another in the tiebreaker, on the way to beating seventh-seeded Mardy Fish 6-3, 7-6 (8) and advancing to the final at the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on Saturday. Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray will both carry minor [...]
World number one Novak Djokovic beat American Mardy Fish 6-2 3-6 6-4 to win the Rogers Cup in Montreal on Sunday. The Serbian becomes the first-ever player to claim 5 ATP World Tour Masters 1000 titles in the same season. Novak Djokovic has a 53-1 record in 2011, his only defeat coming against Roger Federer [...]
Many tablet makers are trying to dethrone Apple’s iPad 2, the market leader. But few have come as close as Samsung with the Galaxy Tab 10.1 – both in performance and style. Not just a contender but a challenger, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is something to seriously consider when looking to buy a tablet. [...]
Kate Gosselin appeared on the Today Show Monday morning, and told host Ann Curry that she is ready to date again. She did mention, however, that there are “obstacles” in her way. Kate Gosselin and her 8 are ready to date! That’s just one tidbit Kate Gosselin shared during her interview with TODAY’s Ann [...]
It’s a matter of experience as much as talent, a battle in the brain as much as on the tennis court sometimes. Sloane Stephens is 18 years old and has played only 10 WTA-level matches. Andrea Petkovic is 23 and has been a pro since 2006, and when you play against the best more [...]