Posts Tagged ‘Serena Williams’
Rafa On 9/11: ‘I Felt Much Pain; I Suffered, Too’
U.S. Open Buzz Day 14
FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — Rafel Nadal was in an unusually reflective mood following his 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 semifinal victory over Scot Andy Murray on Saturday. On the eve of the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, the Spaniard took a moment to reflect on the tragedy.
Friends, Romans and a 63-Year-Old Ballboy
U.S. Open Buzz Day 12
FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — Despite pressure from the USTA and others, Donald Young has made it clear that he has no intention to sever the family ties, preferring the parental coaching of his parents, Donald, Sr., and Illona. Following his loss to Andy Murray in the fourth round, the 22-year-old talked about the importance of [...]
Where Have You Gone, Justine? (and Other Burning Questions)
U.S. Open Buzz Day 10
FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. – Caroline Wozniacki’s miraculous fourth-round comeback against ’04 U.S. Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova should prove a confidence builder as the still-Slamless Dane heads into the quarterfinals against No. 10 seed Andrea Petkovic of Germany. Her 6-7(6), 7-5, 6-1 triumph showed some real staying power.
Combustible Characters, Karaoke and the Crip Walk
U.S. Open Buzz Day 9
FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — It was arguably his best chance at a Grand Slam title. But Mardy Fish‘s five-set 6-4, 6-7(5), 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 loss to Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the fourth round can’t take away from the fact that the Floridian was one of this summer’s standout performers.
Inside Tennis Exclusive: Spike On Serena
Director Spike Lee On Williams' 'Intelligence, Athleticism, Heart’
FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — Spike Lee, who’s often spotted courtside at Madison Square Garden during Knicks games or at Yankee Stadium, is a bit of a tennis buff, too, and makes a habit of taking in matches at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Inside Tennis spoke with the “Do the Right Thing” director following Serena Williams‘ 6-3, [...]
‘It Isn’t All About Tennis — It’s About Life’
U.S. Open Buzz Day 8
FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — You had to feel for Victoria Azarenka. She was the recipient of a third-round matchup with streaking Serena Williams, who, due to nearly a year away from the court due to injuries, came into the U.S. Open as the No. 28 seed. It was plain bad luck. But Azarenka never complained [...]
‘I Really Thought She Was Going to Die’
Richard Williams: An Exclusive Interview
FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — Inside Tennis caught up with Richard Williams only moments after his daughter Serena’s 6-1, 7-6(5) third-round win over No. 4 seed Victoria Azarenka at the U.S. Open.
Evert: ‘Breaks Have Been Good For Serena’s Longevity’
Five Years After ‘Dear Serena’ Letter, Hall of Famer Says Williams' On-Again/Off-Again Approach Paying Off
It’s been half a decade since Chris Evert penned her controversial “Dear Serena” letter — an open-air plea urging Serena Williams not to fall short of her Graf-Navratilova-like potential. It was May 2006, and Williams, seven Slams into a surefire Hall of Fame career, was in a rut. She seemed distracted, out of sorts, caught up [...]
Out of Place?: Wozniacki USO’s No. 1 Seed
Serena No. 28 as Seeds Follow WTA Tour Rankings
Forget the painful hard-court warm-up losses to Roberta Vinci (Toronto) and Christina McHale (Cincinnati), Caroline Wozniacki will be the top women’s singles seed at the Aug. 29-Sept. 11 U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows, N.Y.
Serena’s Comeback Leads to Stanford Title
'It's Like a Drug, Winning. Once You Get It, You Never Want to Stop.'
STANFORD, CALIF. — She’s back. No two ways about it. And to think it only took 11 matches. Playing just her third tournament since her return from an injury layoff bookended by a pair of foot surgeries and hospitalization following a hematoma/pulmonary embolism, Serena Williams stepped back into the winner’s circle on Sunday, defeating Marion [...]