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Written by George Walker
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Wednesday, 01 September 2010 21:41 |
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 On another day of blistering heat at Flushing Meadows, the top women's players began to struggle.
Venus Williams (3) needed a tiebreak to win the first set against Rebecca Marino. No. 13 Marion Bartoli lost her 2nd Round match against Virginie Razzano.
Unseeded Ana Ivanovic got through the 2nd round with a win over Jie Zheng (21). Sara Errani defeated Alisa Kleybanova (28), and Mandy Minella beat Tsvetana Pironkova (32).
The most shocking development of the day was when No. 10 Victoria Azarenka collapse to the court and was taken to a hospital while losing to Gisela Dulko 5-1 in the first set. Azarenka later released a statement via the USTA, "I was warming up in the gym prior to my match against Gisela Dulko, when I fell while running a sprint. I fell forward and hit my arm and head. I was checked by the medical team before I went on court, and they were courtside for monitoring. I felt worse as the match went on, having a headache and feeling dizzy. I also started having trouble seeing and felt weak before I fell. I was taken to the hospital for some medical tests and have been diagnosed with a mild concussion."
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Written by George Walker
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Monday, 30 August 2010 21:17 |
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 The 2010 US Open began with no major upsets or drama. No. 2 seed and 5-time champion Roger Federer wasted little time winning his headlining match against Brian Dabul. Along the way, Federer delighted the crowd with a between-the-legs winner reminiscent of last year's match against Novak Djokovic.
The top-ranked American, No. 9 Andy Roddick easily won his match over Stephane Robert in straight sets. Also winning in the men's draw was No. 5 Robin Soderling, who received a scare from Andreas Haider-Maurer. Soderling needed the full 5 sets to earn the victory.
No. 6 Nikolay Davydenko had little trouble in his straight sets win over Michael Russell.
The women's draw got underway with last year's cindarella story, American Melanie Oudin earning a victory over Olga Savchuk.
Defending champion Kim Clijsters (2) and American Venus Williams (3) each won their opening matches in straight sets.
No. 5 Samantha Stosur needed a third set to overcome Elena Vesnina. French Open champion Francesca Schiavone (6) easily over Ayumi Morita.
No. 10 Victoria Azarenka had a 2nd set letdown in her 3 set victory over Monica Niculescu.
Fan favorite Ana Ivanovic opened with a win over Ekaterina Makarova.
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Written by USTA
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Friday, 20 August 2010 15:25 |
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 Top-ranked Serena Williams has officially withdrawn from the 2010 US Open as she continues to recover from a cut to her right foot.
Williams cut her foot on a piece of broken glass in July, which required surgery, and has not competed on the WTA Tour since winning her 13th career Grand Slam tournament title at Wimbledon. She is a three-time US Open champion. "It is with much frustration and deep sadness that I am having to pull out of the US Open," Williams said in a statement released by her publicist. "My doctors have advised against my playing so that my foot can heal."
She called missing the tournament "one of the most devastating moments of my career."
US Open Tournament Director Jim Curley released the following statement regarding Williams' withdrawal:
"We regret that Serena Williams is unable to play the US Open and wish her a speedy recovery. She will be missed, but the tournament is about the competition and the players on the court. This year's US Open will be a memorable event, as it has been every year." |
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Written by George Walker
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Monday, 12 July 2010 19:40 |
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 Twenty year old Jamie Hampton of Auburn, AL, won the Grapevine $50,000 Women's Tennis Classic held at the Hilton DFW Lakes. Hampton was a straight-set winner over No. 3 seed Kurumi Nara. Hampton overpowered the No. 1 seed Varvara Lepchenko in the semifinals, also in straight sets. It is her 2nd USTA Pro Circuit singles title.
The No 1 seeded doubles team of Lindsay Lee-Walters and Megan Moulton-Levy defeated the 2nd seeded team of Kimberly Couts and Tetiana Luzhanska to take the title.
It is the 2nd year for the Grapevine Women's $50,000 Tennis Classic. This is one of four $50,000 summer hard court tournaments to prepare players for the US Open.
Another $50,000 event is scheduled for November.
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Written by George Walker
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Sunday, 04 July 2010 13:49 |
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 After missing last year due to injury, Rafael Nadal once again claimed the Wimbledon title. Nadal dispatched Tomas Berdych in straight sets in the final, which seemed anti-climatic.
Nadal was relentless, never letting Berdych use the attacking style with which he defeated Roger Federer (1) and Novak Djokovic (3). Berdych never got on track with his powerful serve or forehand. The defensive shots of Berdych were no match for the speed, power, and accuracy of Nadal.
Nadal again showed when he is healthy, he is unstoppable. After a slow start to the year, Nadal has won back to back Slams. Wimbledon is his 8th overall. |
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