Archive for 2010
Retired Rubin unhurt as house burns down in La.
Tennis newsTennis player Chanda Rubins house burned during an intense thunderstorm, and lightning was a likely cause, Lafayette fire officials said Thursday. The 1990s tennis star was the only person in the house; she got out safely after her alarms alerted her to the fire shortly after 9 p.m. Wednesday, fire department spokesman Alton Trahan said [...]
Roddick says mononucleosis is finally behind him
Tennis newsAmerican tennis star Andy Roddick says he feels fit for the first time in more than six months after winning his battle against the strength-sapping illness mononucleosis. World No. 8 Roddick said he fought against the illness for most of last year when he failed to reach the quarterfinals at Wimbledon and the French and [...]
Roddick says mono is finally behind him
Tennis newsAmerican tennis star Andy Roddick says he feels fit for the first time in more than six months after winning his battle against the strength-sapping illness mononucleosis. World No. 8 Roddick said he fought against the illness for most of last year when he failed to reach the quarterfinals at Wimbledon and the French and [...]
Henin not yet 100 percent in injury comeback
Tennis newsFormer world tennis No. 1 Justine Henin will nurse an elbow injury through next months Australian Open and says she may be six months away from full fitness. Henin will make her return from injury at the Hopman Cup mixed teams event which starts in Perth on Saturday, ensuring she will play at least three [...]
Dokic, Luczak awarded Australian Open wild cards
Tennis newsJelena Dokic and Peter Luczak have been awarded wild-card entries into next months Australian Open, though both lost in the final in last weeks wild-card playoffs. Dokic was beaten by Olivia Rogowska in a three-set, rain-interrupted match but says she is confident of repeating her 2009 effort, when she reached the Open quarterfinals on a [...]
Nadal beats Federer to square charity series
Tennis newsRafael Nadal beat Roger Federer 7-6 (3), 4-6, 6-1 Wednesday to square a two-match exhibition series for charity between the worlds top-ranked tennis players. Nadal sealed the win with a powerfully angled forehand crosscourt shot in front of a capacity crowd at Caja Magica sports arena that included many of Spains leading dignitaries. Nadal says [...]
Last 12 months of Odesnik’s ban rescinded
Tennis newsAmerican tennis player Wayne Odesnik can return to competition next week after the ITF suspended the remaining 12 months of his two-year ban for importing human growth hormone into Australia. The International Tennis Federation says the ban was cut in half because Odesnik cooperated with its anti-doping program. The ITF banned Odesnik in May for [...]
Federer beats Nadal to open charity exhibitions
Tennis newsRoger Federer beat Rafael Nadal 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 Tuesday to open a two-match exhibition series for charity between the worlds top ranked tennis players. Federer sealed victory on Nadals serve with a backhand crosscourt return in front of 10,000 fans at sold-out Hallenstadion indoor arena. This was the first time they have played each other [...]
Harrison, Davis win Australian Open wild cards
Tennis newsRising American prospects Ryan Harrison and Laura Davis each won a spot in next months Australian Open at a wild card playoff tournament in the United States. Harrison fought through qualifying to reach the main draw at this years U.S. Open, beating Ivan Ljubicic before falling in the second round. Davis is unbeaten in 27 [...]
Murray keeping Corretja as coach to start 2011
Tennis newsAndy Murray will be staying with coach Alex Corretja for the first half of 2011. Corretja took the temporary coaching job after Murray split with Miles Maclagan in July. Murray said on his website Monday the coaching arrangement with Alex Corretja and Dani Vallverdu will “continue into the first half of next year.” Vallverdu is [...]
