Maria Sharapova beat Heather Watson to win at US Open
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 [...]
US Open Tennis 2011 Day 1: Federer, Fish open play
Despite Irene’s threats to lay waste to the US Open tennis this week, the tournament will start today on schedule, with matches beginning at 11 a.m., as planned. Whether the fans will be there remains to be seen. With the transit system in flux — as you might have noticed this morning — opening day [...]
Novak Djokovic Enters US Open With Shoulder Problem
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 [...]
Novak Djokovic Reaches 9th Final Of 2011 At Rogers Cup
Watch highlights from semi-final Saturday at the Rogers Cup, which saw World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and No. 6 seed Mardy Fish advance to the final. Novak Djokovic will face Mardy Fish in the final of the ATP Rogers Cup in Montreal, after the Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga retired in his match against the world No1. [...]
Serena Williams beat Marion Bartoli to wins Bank of the West Classic
Serena Williams won her first tournament title since returning to competition, beating Marion Bartoli, 7-5, 6-1, to win the Bank of the West Classic in Stanford, Calif. Her appearance in a final was the first for Williams since she won Wimbledon in 2010, and it was her best showing since missing nearly a year because [...]
Prince William gives Kate Middleton his mother’s favourite diamonds earrings
Kate Middleton was recently given a pair of Princess Diana’s favorite earrings by Prince William, who previously gave her Diana’s sapphire and diamond engagement ring. The earrings were said to be his late mother’s favorites. Kate Middleton already wears Princess Diana’s sapphire and diamond engagement ring, and now the Duchess of Cambridge has received more [...]
Andre Agassi Inducted Into The International Tennis Hall of Fame 2011
A winner of eight Grand Slam singles titles, Andre Agassi was inducted Saturday into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Agassi has an appreciation for the celebration of past champions, the connection between the past, present, and future that the Tennis Hall of Fame represents. Memories of champions are kept alive. He realizes it is [...]
Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal in 2011 Wimbledon final
Novak Djokovic won his first Wimbledon title Sunday, and he beat defending champion Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 to do it. Novak Djokovic, who was already guaranteed to take over the number one ranking from the Spaniard on Monday, extended his mastery over Rafael Nadal this season with a 5th straight head-to-head victory. [...]
Petra Kvitova beats Maria Sharapova to win Wimbledon title
Petra Kvitova fought her way to an impressive two set win against the 2004 Wimbledon champion, Maria Sharapova. Petra Kvitova won her first Grand Slam title Saturday by beating Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-4 in the 2011 Wimbledon final. Petra Kvitova was playing in her 1st major final, but it was 3-time Grand Slam champion Maria [...]
Novak Djokovic beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to reach the Wimbledon final
Novak Djokovic beat Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 7-6 (4), 6-2, 6-7 (9), 6-3 Friday to reach the Wimbledon final for the first time and claim the No.1 ranking from Rafael Nadal. Novak Djokovic sealed his status as the new world number one after fending off a spirited fightback from Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to reach his 1st Wimbledon [...]