}Your GameTennis Shoe Review: Yonex Ad-AccelPrice: $129Weight: 11.8 oz. (men’s 9); 11.1 oz. (women’s 8)Size run: 4-13, 14 (men); 5-10 (women)Outsole warranty: None31 October 2024
}Wozniacki ousts Sharapova at U.S. Open; No. 4 Ferrer upsetNEW YORK -- Caroline Wozniacki trusts her stamina so much that she plans to return to New York in two months to run a marathon. Maria Sharapova, usually the one wearing down opponents in the third set, sure couldn't keep up on a steamy Sunday at the U.S. Open. Wozniacki31 August 2014
Bogomolov Jr. may play Davis Cup for RussiaMoscow-born Alex Bogomolov Jr. of the U.S. tells the Russian press that he would consider playing Davis Cup for Russia. Bolgomolov's father, Alexander, who is a noted teaching pro, still lives in Russia and runs a tennis camp in Ukraine. Alex Jr. has never played Davis Cup for the United19 October 2011
Dimitrov to be coached by Swedish teamBulgaria’s Grigor Dimitrov has left the Patrick Mouratoglou Academy and has joined the Good to Great Tennis Academy in Sweden, which is run by ex-touring pros Magnus Norman, Nicklas Kulti, and Mikael Tillström. “We look forward to the challenge of developing Grigor to new heights to reach his ambitious goals26 November 2012
Petkovic flashes her 'junior' temperAfter losing the first set to Agnieszka Radwanska in Toronto, Andrea Petkovic runs up and bites the net and then attacks her racket bag. "That was a help,” Petkovic told reporters. "I felt a big stone—a mental stone—in my stomach that I was eager to get out. Afterwards, I felt13 August 2011
Ouch!Just when you thought the virus that causes endless xenophobic carping about foreign players taking over the game had run its course, Los Angeles Times columnist T.J. Simers demonstrates that there’s always room for one more to pile on. Actually, this column isn’t very funny or insightful, but it shows16 March 2005
}Shanghai Crisis Center, Day 4Today in Shanghai Andy Murray plays Gilles Simon, in a re-run of their final in Madrid a few weeks ago, won by Murray. Afterwards Roger Federer faces Andy Roddick, with their last encounter, in Miami, for once going Roddick's way. Please use this post to discuss the ongoing matches, and12 November 2008
}Australian Open"We've got a good shot at winning": Thansai Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios shaking up Aussie Open doubles No longer in singles competition, Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have taken doubles seriously at the Australian Open, and they're making a serious run. The two Australians are through to the quarterfinals, having knocked off top seeds Mate Pavic and Nikola Mektic—not to mention Pavic's angry trainer in the locker25 January 2022
}The Baseline Player of the Week: Donna VekicDonna Vekic isn't familiar with the second week of Grand Slams. Before Wimbledon, the 22-year-old's best runs included two third-round showings buried amidst a slew of first-round exits. That all changed for the Croatian as she managed to make it to the fourth round for the first time in her09 July 2018
}Mrs. October: Kuznetsova’s run continues with second WTA Finals winOn Monday, it was about the hair. On Wednesday, it was about the heart. That’s what Svetlana Kuznetsova said was the reason for her second round-robin victory at the WTA Finals—a 3-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6) heartstopper over Karolina Pliskova—along with her season-long resurgence that’s culminated in Singapore. “I have not26 October 2016
}Welcome back: Barty cools off Muguruza for Yarra Valley Classic crownWorld No. 1 Ashleigh Barty hadn't played a tournament in nearly a year when she first stepped on court at the Yarra Valley Classic this week. You wouldn't know it after Sunday in Melbourne. For the second year running, Barty heads into the Australian Open with a title on home06 February 2021
}Indian Wells Men's Semi Preview: Federer-Sock, Wawrinka-Carreno BustaStan Wawrinka [3] vs. Pablo Carreño Busta [21] Don’t look now, but Stan is having another one of his refuse-to-lose runs. This is his first trip to the semifinals at Indian Wells in 10 tries, and he’s done it in style, with back-to-back third-set tiebreaker victories over Yoshihito Nishioka and18 March 2017
Venus dominates Errani in Olympic openerThe baseline wasn't the starting line, but it sure looked that way to Venus Williams. Waging an ongoing battle with Sjögren's Syndrome, Williams compares playing pro tennis with the energy-sapping illness to piloting a Formula One race car running on only a half tank of fuel. Today, a revved up30 July 2012
}Dubai: Kvitova d. WozniackiCaroline Wozniacki had Dubai at her feet, but Petra Kvitova had the former No. 1 on the run. The left-hander’s deep drives pushed Wozniacki eight feet behind the baseline, leaving her toes tap-dancing on the "Dubai" sign painted on the court, when Kvitova stepped forward and caressed a forehand drop22 February 2013
}Australian OpenIn 63rd attempt, Alizé Cornet books full circle quarterfinal berth at Australian Open over Simona HalepWATCH: Cornet began her inspiring run to the quarterfinals with a major upset over Garbiñe Muguruza.24 January 2022
Tip: Explode to the NetTo get to the net successfully you have to use footwork that’s different from what you use when shuffling side to side at the baseline. In the backcourt, your most explosive steps take place once you see where you opponent has hit the ball and where you need to run.28 October 2010
}Best looks of the week: Muchova poses for ProcNe MagKarolina Muchova is fresh off her deepest run at a major event at last month's Australian Open. The Czech recently sat down with the ProcNe Magazine to discuss her goals and dreams of winning a Grand Slam title. She donned multiple looks in the lifestyle magazine, but her all-black crop21 March 2021
Oudin, Mattek-Sands receive U.S. Open wild cardsNEW YORK (AP)—Former U.S. Open quarterfinalist Melanie Oudin has received a wild card into this year's tournament. The U.S. Tennis Association announced on Wednesday the eight women awarded wild cards. The 20-year-old Oudin was the darling of the 2009 Open with her surprise run to the quarterfinals. But the American15 August 2012
Oudin, 2009 Open darling, loses in opening roundNEW YORK (AP)—Melanie Oudin of the United States was ousted from the U.S. Open in the first round Monday, a 6-0, 7-6 (7) loser to Romina Oprandi of Italy. Oudin, whose run to the quarterfinals captivated New York and the tennis world in 2009, has won just nine of 3829 August 2011
Time OutJust want you all to know that I need to run up to the farm for two days, so I won't be posting Tuesday or Wednesday. On Thursday, I plan to get back in the swing of things. I still have all kinds of good stuff left over from the19 September 2005