Post-Wimbledon Vera: ‘I Haven’t Changed’

6-1, 7-6(5) Win Over Lisicki Sends Russian Into Third Round

FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — Reaching her first Grand Slam final apparently wasn’t enough to change Vera Zvonareva.  The No. 7-ranked Russian, who stormed to the Wimbledon final in July, eventually falling to Serena Williams, says she’s the same player she always was.

Fish Out of Water: Mardy Unaccustomed to New Role

'I Felt Like I've Been the Underdog Most Matches In My Career'

FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — Ten years into his pro career, Mardy Fish is more and more finding himself in new territory: playing the role of favorite at the U.S. Open.  With back-to-back titles in Newport and Atlanta, and with his run to the Cincinnati finals, he’s no longer being overlooked.

Isner Reveals Extent of Ankle Injury

Following his 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 first-round win over Portugal’s Frederico Gil, American John Isner revealed that his ankle injury from Cincinnati is worse than originally thought.
“I was concerned,” said the former Georgia Bulldog, who reached a career-high ranking of No. 18 in July, the same month he battled France’s Nicolas Mahut over three days in [...]

Tip-ping Point: Tipsarevic Rocks Roddick

Serb Advances Via Go-For-Broke 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(4) Win

FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — Prior to Wednesday night’s second-round match against Janko Tipsarevic, Andy Roddick and coach Larry Stefanki put together a cheat sheet.  A-Rod was quite familiar with the enigmatic Serb’s high-risk/high-reward offensive. They had met twice before, both times on the lawns of the All England Club.  Roddick had taken the first encounter, [...]

Mahut Has Yet to Recover From Wimbledon Epic

“Very bad.  I feel pain everywhere in my body, especially my back, hips.  It’s not a good time to play tennis.”
This is how Nicolas Mahut describes his current state of health in the wake of his historic 11-hour/5-minute loss to John Isner at Wimbledon.  It’s been two months since the three-day epic on Court 18 [...]

NCAA Titlist Klahn Impresses In Loss to Querrey

FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — NCAA champ Bradley Klahn — an economics major at Stanford — nearly schooled fellow Californian Sam Querrey in a first-round matchup in Louis Armstrong Stadium on Wednesday afternoon.
Klahn, a six-foot All-American, pushed the No. 22-ranked Querrey to four sets before succumbing 6-3, 4-6, 7-5, 6-4. Despite his strong showing, the No. [...]

Got Next?: Harrison Upsets Ljubicic 6-3, 6-7(4), 6-3, 6-4

18-Year-Old Scalps Biggest Win of Career; Will Play Stakhovsky

FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — Who’s says there’s no one waiting in the wings when it comes to the development of American tennis talent?

Agassi Headlines Hall of Fame Ballot

Andre Agassi has been nominated for induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The eight-time Slam champ is the sole nominee in the Recent Player Category. Joining Agassi on the ballot in the Master Player Category are Thelma Coyne Long, who dominated Australian tennis in the ‘30s-‘50s, and Christine Truman Janes, a British star [...]

U.S. Open Scare: Azarenka Collapses On Court

Heat, 'Mild Concussion' Level No. 10 Seed in Second Round

FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — Day 3 of the U.S. Open got off to a scary start when No. 10 seed Victoria Azarenka, in Serena Williams’ absence among the U.S. Open favorites, collapsed during her second-round match against Giseka Dulko and was wheeled off the Grandstand Court.

Blake Point: James Not Ready to Throw In the Towel

American Downs Vliegen in Opening Round 6-3, 6-2, 6-4

FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — He looked a bit odd, a bit out of place.  James Blake stood on the red carpet during the Opening Night Ceremony at the U.S. Open on Monday in a slick suit, purple dress shirt and tie.  In one of its splashy, feel-good Ashe Stadium love-ins, the USTA was honoring Blake, [...]