May 18, 2013

US Open 2012: Murray claims maiden grand slam title

Britain's Murray raises trophy after defeating Serbia's Djokovic in the men's singles final match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York

(Reuters) – Andy Murray became the first British man in 76 years to win a grand slam singles title on Monday, fighting off defending champion Novak Djokovic to win an epic U.S. Open final. The Scotsman, beaten in his four previous grand slam finals, made it fifth time lucky with a nerve-jangling 7-6 7-5 2-6 [...]

US Open 2012: Serena underlines her greatness with epic win

Williams of the U.S. poses with her trophy after defeating Azarenka of Belarus in their women's singles finals match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York

(Reuters) – Serena Williams, through sheer force of will as much as her skill with the racket, beat world number one Victoria Azarenka 6-2 2-6 7-5 in a dramatic U.S. Open final on Sunday to capture her 15th singles grand slam title. On her best behavior but struggling to subdue an opponent seven years her [...]

US Open 2012: Roddick extends career; Djokovic, Sharapova advance

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Andy Roddick of the United States returns a shot during his men’s singles second round match against Bernard Tomic of Australia on Day Five of the 2012 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 31, 2012 in the Flushing neigborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (August 30, [...]

US Open 2012: Kerber knocks off Venus in nearly 3-hour match

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Andy Roddick of the United States speaks to the media during a press conference announcing his retirement during Day Four of the 2012 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 30, 2012 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (August 29, 2012 – Source: Michael [...]

US Open 2012: Clijsters loses at U.S. Open in last match of career

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Kim Clijsters of Belgium speaks to the media following her defeat to Laura Robson of Great Britain after their women’s singles second round match on Day Three of the 2012 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 29, 2012 in the Flushing neigborhood of the Queens borough of New York [...]

US Open 2012: Sharapova, Stosur cruise into second round

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Maria Sharapova of Russia plays a forehand during her women’s singles first round match against Melinda Czink of Hungary on Day One of the 2012 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 27, 2012 in the Flushing neigborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (August 26, 2012 – [...]

Experts Roundtable: Burning questions for 2012 U.S. Open

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Serena Williams attends 2012 Arthur Ashe Kids’ day at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 25, 2012 in New York City. (August 24, 2012 – Source: Donna Ward/Getty Images North America) (PhatzRadio / SI) — The year’s final major is upon is. The U.S. Open kicks off Monday, Aug. 27, at [...]

Tennis Recap: Players, crowds, even Carly Rae Jepsen, on U.S. Open grounds

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(PhatzRadio / USA Today) —- NEW YORK — Two days before the U.S. Open starts, and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center already is jumping. Protesters with signs saying “Shame on the USTA” greet the throngs exiting the 7 Train. Venus and Serena Williams are on the practice courts. All the top players [...]

Djokovic beats Nadal to win first U.S. Open title

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Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after he won match point against Rafael Nadal of Spain during the Men’s Final on Day Fifteen of the 2011 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 12, 2011 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (September 11, 2011 [...]

U.S. Open: Djokovic, Nadal set up final showdown – Serena to face Stosur

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Serena Williams of the United States hits a return against Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during Day Thirteen of the 2011 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 10, 2011 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (September 9, 2011 – Photo by Al Bello/Getty [...]