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Girls 18s Top Seed Watson Upset by Leykina; Kozlov vs. Hong and Black vs. Shishkina For Eddie Herr 12s Titles Friday

03 Dec 2009 14:36:00 PST

Written by noreply@blogger.com (Colette Lewis)
US Open girls champion and 2008 Eddie Herr finalist Heather Watson saw the dream of winning her home court title evaporate on Thursday, with 13th seed Polina Leykina of Russia claiming a 7-6(6), 6-4 victory over the top seed from Great Britain.

Original story at tenniskalamazoo (Blogspot) .

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The Anti-Anchor

03 Dec 2009 10:03:17 PST

With the US Open tennis tournament in full swing and Fashion Week taking over the Big Apple, Smith sat in his cozy office on the 17th floor of the Fox News ...

Original story at American Journalism Review .

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Former Wimbledon champ Amelie Mauresmo retires - India Business Blog

03 Dec 2009 08:29:41 PST

Former Wimbledon champ Amelie Mauresmo retires India Business Blog (blog) New York, Sep.15 (ANI): US Open woman's champion Kim Clijsters has said that while it is nice to win a Grand Slam title after two-years off the circuit, ...

Original story at trak.in .

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Tennis: Goran says Give Andy time and he will deliver

03 Dec 2009 03:28:08 PST

Brisbane Times There is no reason why he can't win the Australian, the US Open or Wimbledon in 2010. I don't think he's got much chance of winning the French but the ... Former US Open champ Rafter to develop blueprint to save Australian tennisGaea Times all 34 news articles »

Original story at Scotsman .

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Murray, Baltacha British No. 1s: Tennis in the Commonwealth

02 Dec 2009 16:41:18 PST

Written by Manfred Wenas
Official meteorologist to the Australian Open, Bob Leighton, has predicted that the 2010 tournament will witness “an average Melbourne summer,” giving the tournament “perfect weather.” The news will delight players and fans alike who endured four days of high-40s temperatures duri...

Original story at TennisGrandstand .

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Rain comes to Sri Lanka's rescue

02 Dec 2009 15:46:13 PST

The former world number one, winner of the Australian Open and Wimbledon titles, was dumped out of the second round of the US Open by Canada's Aleksandra ... and more »

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US Open (tennis) news and blogs - December 04, 2009

04 Dec 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit US Open (tennis) news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Murray, Baltacha British No. 1s: Tennis in the Commonwealth -- from TennisGrandstand
• Pro tennis returns to Norcross -- from Atlanta Journal Constitution
• Buh-bye Amelie: Former No.1 announces retirement from tennis -- by RiCH(downthelinetennis@gmail.com) from Down the Line!
• COMCAST, GE ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR JOINT VENTURE INVOLVING NBC UNIVERSAL - SportsBusiness Daily -- from subscription
• Henin starts second tennis career on home ground -- from Times of India
• Former top-ranked player Amelie Mauresmo of France retires from tennis -- from Newser
• AEGON futurestars are a big hit with the pros -- from Lawn Tennis Association
• Men's Tennis Betting: The Year in Review - Part One - betting.betfair.com -- from blog
• 20 m ago Flooding - Newsday -- from subscription
• Reyes, Amit enter mixed doubles finals -- from Manila Standard Today

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Winning is elementary for Watson

30 Nov 2009 22:37:28 PST

Guernsey Press and Star Watson is in her fifth year of training at the Tennis Academy and has competed in the Herr all five of those years. In September, she won the US Open Junior ... Watson breezes through openerGuernsey Press and Star all 5 news articles »

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Serena receives a humongous penalty for her US Open shenanigans. From Jef Costello. Thanks.

30 Nov 2009 19:45:03 PST

Written by tennisplanet
Serena receives an humongous penalty for her US Open shenanigans. Click here. Let’s see what would happen if a Roddick, Hewitt or another hot-head on the men’s tour goes a bit “la-la”…won’t be as huge as the Serena penalty and a threat of a ban at the USO. Pathetic.

Original story at Tennis Planet .

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Weekend Sports in Brief

30 Nov 2009 16:09:26 PST

Washington Post Williams lashed out at a lineswoman after a foot-fault call at the end of her semifinal loss to eventual champion Kim Clijsters at the US Open in September. ... Facts & facesAlbany Times Union all 2,015 news articles »

Original story at CNN/SI .

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Molik, Heather Watson Aspiring For Greater Heights: Tennis in the Commonwealth

25 Nov 2009 10:17:40 PST

Written by Manfred Wenas
The prestigious Queens Club in England was celebrating a coup this week after US Open Champion Juan Martin del Potro committed himself to the pre-Wimbledon tournament until 2012 in a bid to improve his grass court game for Wimbledon. Andy Murray picked up his first grass-court title by wi...

Original story at TennisGrandstand .

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Serena Williams serves explanation for outburst on line judge at 2009 US Open ...

18 Nov 2009 19:27:51 PST

The tennis pro expressed outrage at the officials, resulting in a point penalty and a lost match in the 2009 US Open. With her new book release, ...

Original story at Examiner.com .

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Patrick McEnroe Says It's Too Late to Suspend Serena Williams

12 Nov 2009 13:44:59 PST

“If it had happened, it should have happened right at the US Open. To suspend her now, it doesn't make a whole lot of sense.” The Grand Slam Committee, ... and more »

Original story at Bloomberg .

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USTA Opens Training Center East in New York; Goldfeld and Austin Capture South Carolina ITF; Kubler Rolls On; Mijacika Reaches Finals in SC Challenger

09 Nov 2009 17:43:00 PST

Written by noreply@blogger.com (Colette Lewis)
In the Birmingham Futures, unseeded James Lemke of Australia beat top seed and former Cal standout Conor Niland of Ireland 4-6, 6-2, 7-5. Artem Sitak and former Kentucky standout Tigran Martirosyan, the second seeds, won the doubles over former LSU Tigers Colt Gaston and Michael Venus 6...

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USTA Study of Junior Injuries Produces Troubling Numbers; Paul Roetert Leaving USTA; Delic Chats at Illinois

03 Nov 2009 17:43:00 PST

Written by noreply@blogger.com (Colette Lewis)
I don't believe there's been an official release, but Paul Roetert, the former Managing Director of Player Development and current Managing Director of Coaching Education and Sport Science, will be leaving the USTA at the end of the year. Roetert has also served as the tournament direct...

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September Aces; Warburg Retires; Cecil Signs; US Boys Fall Short in Junior Davis Cup

01 Oct 2009 17:20:00 PDT

Written by noreply@blogger.com (Colette Lewis)
The semifinals are set for the Junior Davis and Fed Cups in Mexico, and there will be no second straight title for the U.S. The seventh-seeded Amerian team was defeated by second-seeded Czech Republic 2-1, splitting the singles matches, but losing the doubles in three sets. The top seeded te...

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Opinion: What Makes a Great Backhand? Good Hair

28 Sep 2009 09:15:35 PDT

Written by Paula Vergara
Paula Vergara is a freelance tennis journalist, covering the WTA and ATP tours. Paula’s publishing credits include On the Baseline Tennis News, Tennis.com, USTA New England Magazine, and Bob Larson’s Tennis News. Paula is also a member of the United States Tennis Writers’ Association. To...

Original story at the Baseline Tennis .

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Opinion: I, Witness: AmyLu and JJ at the US Open Final

17 Sep 2009 07:13:10 PDT

Written by gauloises1
We’ve watched the final three straight times, now. Live on Monday, on ESPN2 on Tuesday, on the Tennis Channel on Wednesday. I’ve seen the trophy ceremony and match point endless times. And yet, I still haven’t fully assimilated that yes, it happened. We saw DelPo win his first Slam, and he beat...

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Opinion: Q & A with 2009 Junior US Open champion Heather Watson

16 Sep 2009 11:12:11 PDT

Written by Nick's Picks
By now, you probably know Heather Watson as the U.S. Open Junior girls’ champion. …her dream doubles match: I’d like to play with one of the Bryan brothers. Maybe the left-handed one. I’d like to play against, umm, probably not Serena. I’d be too scared. Maybe play against Venus and the other Bryan...

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Creature vs. Creature: Roger Federer Simply the Best, Again

14 Sep 2009 03:59:38 PDT

Written by J.A. Allen
Roger Federer This will be his second consecutive Monday final. Last year he faced Andy Murray in Murray’s first Grand Slam final. In 2007 it was Novak Djokovic’s first. This year it will be del Potro’s first Grand Slam final. Ladies and gentlemen: Federer in four.

Original story at Bleacher Report .

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2009 US Open Draw Breakdown

28 Aug 2009 07:15:01 PDT

Written by Nick's Picks
It’s US Open time again and we are thrilled to be back in New York for the entire tournament. Be sure to stay with Nick’s Picks throughout the tournament for live coverage of the year’s final Grand Slam. We begin today with our breakdown of the draws. Men’s Draw Women’s Draw

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PREVIEW: US Open Men's Final

13 May 2009 19:49:35 PDT

Written by RiCH(downthelinetennis@gmail.com)
Here it is: the very last match of the Grand Slam season. Go ahead and cry. Roger Federer will be looking to match Bill Tilden's record of six straight US Open titles and earn his 16th major when he faces first-time finalist Juan Martin del Potro in today's final.

Original story at Down the Line! .

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Semifinal Pairings Set for the “BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup”

19 Feb 2009 16:53:57 PST

Written by TennisGrandstand Wire Services
The 2008 year-end No. 1, Jelena Jankovic, the US Open finalist, is the top seed and will play Wimbledon Champion Venus Williams, who closed the year at No. 6. The other semifinal features 2008 US Open and 2009 Australian Open Champion Serena Williams, who finished 2008 No. 2 but has now regaine...

Original story at Lawntennisnews .

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Podcast: Sports News 9.1.2008

01 Sep 2008 06:40:02 PDT

In Sports News this Monday: Roger Federer beats Radek Štěpánek in the third round of what has been a disappointing US Open for the Czech Republic; Sparta stay in front in the Czech league after a home win over Viktoria Žižkov; Milan Baroš will be hoping a move to Turkey’s Galatasaray can rev...

Original story at Radio Prague .

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Opinion: 2008 US Open - Nick's Picks - Men's Singles Round 1

24 Aug 2008 09:00:02 PDT

Written by Nick's Picks
Nick’s Picks along with Tennis Week and CBS Sports will bring you live coverage of the US Open from New York City. Check back everyday for insight leading up to the Open and then throughout. Novak Djokovic (SRB) vs. Arnaud Clement (FRA) Andy Roddick (USA) vs. Fabrice Santoro (FRA)

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Opinion: Fan Report: US Open, Part 3

16 Sep 2007 13:09:46 PDT

Written by Andyroddick.com Staff
After the match I came to this conclusion: Federer didn’t play better than Roddick tonight…he was just luckier…” – Magda Stay tuned to AR.com for the final installment of your US Open experiences! The third installment of your reports from the US Open. Be it living and dying every point infr...

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