Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Tuesday, September 29, 2009,
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Sam Querrey needed surgery after badly cutting his right arm when he fell through a glass table in Bangkok.
The American world number 25, broke the table when he sat on it following a practice session at the Thailand Open.
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) said he is expected to be out of action for up to six weeks, effectively ending his season.
Californian Querrey, 21, who was seeded third for the ATP Tour event, said on his Twitter feed: "Worst day ever."
He had enjoyed a... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Friday, September 25, 2009,
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Switzerland's world number one Roger Federer has pulled out of next month's Japan Open and Shanghai Masters 1000.
The 28-year-old told organisers he was withdrawing to rest his body "after a physically challenging year".
"I decided to withdraw from both tournaments so that I can give my body a chance to rest, rehabilitate and fully recover," Federer added.
The Japan Open takes place between 5-11 October, while the Shanghai Masters begins the following week.
Federer reclaimed his world... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Friday, September 25, 2009,
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Four-time ATP World Tour Doubles Champions Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan have seen their debut album shoot to within range of Amazon's New Release Top 10 chart.
The four-song debut album by The Bryans Bros Band Featuring David Baron, "Let It Rip," surged to No. 12 on Amazon's list of New Releases - Pop after its release on 14 September. The four album songs – “Let it Rip,” “Spending My Days,” “Chasing the Sun,” and “Marching On” – can be downloaded and purchased on AmazonMP3 a... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Wednesday, September 23, 2009,
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Following in the very successful unretirement footsteps of her countrywoman Kim Clijsters, the former No. 1-ranked Justine Henin announced on Belgian television Tuesday that she would return to the women’s tennis tour in time for the Australian Open in January.
Justine Henin after winning the United States Open in 2007. Henin had been retired for just over a year. bloggers are following every serve, volley and replay challenge of the 2009 Grand Slam tournaments.
“The fire within b... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Monday, September 14, 2009,
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Jack Kramer, the Wimbledon and two-time United States singles champion who became one of the most influential figures in tennis history as a powerful promoter and innovator, has died. During the broadcast of the Rafael Nadal-Juan Martin Del Potro semifinal at the Open, ESPN’s Cliff Drysdale reported the death and Pam Shriver confirmed that the family was aware of the network’s announcement.
Known for his “big game” — a serve-and-volley attack complemented by his stinging forehand t... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Monday, September 14, 2009,
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Following her now infamous outburst during her semi-final loss against Kim Clijsters, Serena has been handed the maximum fine of $10,000 (£6,000) for the tirade aimed at the line judge, plus a $500 fine for racquet abuse at the end of the first set. The fine is the maximum on-site penalty that can be given for unsportsmanlike behaviour in a Grand Slam Tournament, and sees a fairly nominal amount given that her prize money for reaching the semi-finals is $350,000. However, and investigation has... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Tuesday, September 29, 2009,
In :
Other News
Sam Querrey needed surgery after badly cutting his right arm when he fell through a glass table in Bangkok.
The American world number 25, broke the table when he sat on it following a practice session at the Thailand Open.
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) said he is expected to be out of action for up to six weeks, effectively ending his season.
Californian Querrey, 21, who was seeded third for the ATP Tour event, said on his Twitter feed: "Worst day ever."
He had enjoyed a... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Friday, September 25, 2009,
In :
Other News
Switzerland's world number one Roger Federer has pulled out of next month's Japan Open and Shanghai Masters 1000.
The 28-year-old told organisers he was withdrawing to rest his body "after a physically challenging year".
"I decided to withdraw from both tournaments so that I can give my body a chance to rest, rehabilitate and fully recover," Federer added.
The Japan Open takes place between 5-11 October, while the Shanghai Masters begins the following week.
Federer reclaimed his world... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Friday, September 25, 2009,
In :
Other News
Four-time ATP World Tour Doubles Champions Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan have seen their debut album shoot to within range of Amazon's New Release Top 10 chart.
The four-song debut album by The Bryans Bros Band Featuring David Baron, "Let It Rip," surged to No. 12 on Amazon's list of New Releases - Pop after its release on 14 September. The four album songs – “Let it Rip,” “Spending My Days,” “Chasing the Sun,” and “Marching On” – can be downloaded and purchased on AmazonMP3 a... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Wednesday, September 23, 2009,
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Following in the very successful unretirement footsteps of her countrywoman Kim Clijsters, the former No. 1-ranked Justine Henin announced on Belgian television Tuesday that she would return to the women’s tennis tour in time for the Australian Open in January.
Justine Henin after winning the United States Open in 2007. Henin had been retired for just over a year. bloggers are following every serve, volley and replay challenge of the 2009 Grand Slam tournaments.
“The fire within b... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Monday, September 14, 2009,
In :
Other News
Jack Kramer, the Wimbledon and two-time United States singles champion who became one of the most influential figures in tennis history as a powerful promoter and innovator, has died. During the broadcast of the Rafael Nadal-Juan Martin Del Potro semifinal at the Open, ESPN’s Cliff Drysdale reported the death and Pam Shriver confirmed that the family was aware of the network’s announcement.
Known for his “big game” — a serve-and-volley attack complemented by his stinging forehand t... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Monday, September 14, 2009,
In :
Other News
Following her now infamous outburst during her semi-final loss against Kim Clijsters, Serena has been handed the maximum fine of $10,000 (£6,000) for the tirade aimed at the line judge, plus a $500 fine for racquet abuse at the end of the first set. The fine is the maximum on-site penalty that can be given for unsportsmanlike behaviour in a Grand Slam Tournament, and sees a fairly nominal amount given that her prize money for reaching the semi-finals is $350,000. However, and investigation has... Continue reading ...
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