Roger Federer rof Switzerland runs down a forehand on his way to victory Sunday against Mikhail Youzhny of Russia.(Photo: Martin Meissner, AP) Story Highlights Roger Federer defeated Mikhail Youzhny 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-4 in Halle, Germany It’s the first title of the season for Federer It is the 77th career title for the 17-time major [...]
French Open 2013: Serena Williams struggles but advances at French Open
June 5, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Serena Williams of the USA exults after her three-set victory Tuesday against Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia.(Photo: Susan Mullane, USA TODAY Sports) Story Highlights Serena Williams held on to defeat Svetlana Kuznetsova 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 Williams reaches the semifinals at Roland Garros for the first time since 2003 Also, Sara Errani No. 4 Agnieszka Radwanska 6-4, [...]
French Open 2013: Nadal, Sharapova advance to third round at French Open
May 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Rafael Nadal of Spain plays a backhand Clive Brunskill, Getty Images Story Highlights Defending champions Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova advanced Friday at the French Open Nadal defeated Martin Klizan, and Sharapova topped Eugenie Bouchard Serena Williams and Roger Federer also were on the schedule PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal came from behind for the [...]
French Open 2013: Former No. 1 Jankovic advances at French Open
May 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Serena Williams hits a backhand Susan Mullane, USA TODAY Sports Story Highlights Azarenka defeated Elena Vesnina 6-1, 6-4 in a first-round match Serena Williams rolled into Round 3, 6-1, 6-2 vs. Caroline Garcia Roger Federer had no trouble in his second-round match Jelena Jankovic beat the rain and Garbine Muguruza 6-3, 6-0 American Melanie Oudin [...]
French Open 2013: Azarenka breezes in her opener / No. 1 Djokovic advances at French Open
May 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic serves to Belgium’s David Goffin during a French tennis Open first round match at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris on May 28, 2013. AFP PHOTO / THOMAS COEXTHOMAS COEX/AFP/Getty Images ORIG FILE ID: 520125466(Photo: Thomas Coex, AFP/Getty Images) Story Highlights Azarenka defeated Elena Vesnina 6-1, 6-4 in a first-round match Also [...]
French Open 2013: Serena, Federer roll on opening day at French Open
May 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Serena Williams fires a fist pump during her victory against Georgia’s Anna Tatishvili in the first round of the French Open on Suday, May 26, 2013.(Photo: Susan Mullane, USA TODAY Sports) Story Highlights Serena Williams routed Anna Tatishvili 6-0, 6-1 Sara Errani beat Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands 6-1, 6-2 Sunday Roger Federer also cruised, [...]
French Open 2013 Preview: Burning questions about Serena, Rafael Nadal, more going into French Open
May 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Serena Williams is aiming for her first French Open title since 2002. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) (PhatzRadio / SI / AP) — PARIS — Seven-time champion Rafael Nadal could face top-seeded Novak Djokovic in the French Open semifinals a year after they met to decide the title. Friday’s draw for the clay-court Grand Slam tournament placed [...]
Tennis Recap: Serena Williams routs Victoria Azarenka in Rome / Nadal dominates Federer to win in Rome
May 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Story Highlights Serena Williams defeated Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3 in the final in Rome Williams has won 24 consecutive matches It marked Williams’ 51st career title ROME (AP) — Serena Williams won her fourth consecutive title of the year in dominating fashion Sunday, beating third-seeded Victoria Azarenka 6-1, 6-3 in the Italian Open final. The [...]
Tennis Recap: Serena, Azarenka reach final in Rome
May 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Serena Williams of the USA bends for a volley during her victory Saturday against Simona Halep of Romania in the semifinals in Rome.(Photo: Andrew Medichini, AP) Story Highlights Serena Williams defeated Simona Halep 6-3, 6-0 She extended her winning streak to a career best 23 matches She’ll face the winner between Victoria Azarenka and Sara [...]
