While the ATP and WTA were hosting the Sony Ericsson Open this week, Beach Tennis USA (BTUSA), along with the ITF, hosted a tournament on the grounds of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami to showcase the sport to all the fans in attendance. Some of the best players in the world came out to…
American Mardy Fish defeated Juan Martin del Potro, 7-5, 7-6(5), in the quarterfinals of the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami. With the win, Fish will jump in the ATP rankings, likely over his longtime friend and fellow countryman, Andy Roddick. Fish’s next opponent in Miami will be the number six ranked David Ferrer, who was victorious…
Kim Clijsters has moved onto the quarterfinals of the 2011 Sony Ericsson Open in Miami with a tough 7-6(4), 3-6, 7-6(5) win over the number 19 seed Ana Ivanovic. Clijsters, the defending Sony Ericsson Open champ and number two seed, will play Victoria Azarenka from Belarus in the quarterfinals. Headed to the semifinals is Andrea Petkovic of Germany…
At the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, Roger Federer and number one-ranked ATP player Rafael Nadal both advanced to the fourth round of the event on the men’s side. On the women’s side, Maria Sharapova, the number 16 seed, was victorious over the number four seed Samantha Stosur, while top-ranked women’s player Caroline Wozniacki was upset by German Andrea…
Tennis Channel will unveil its second season of tennis health-and-nutrition series Fit to Hit Sunday, April 3, at 7 p.m. ET. The half-hour instructional program will again be hosted by Danielle Dotzenrod, and look at the world of sports diet and fitness from a tennis player’s perspective. Tailored for both amateur and professional tennis players,…
So many times over the years, I have seen a player hit an approach shot, follow it up to net (volley position), and get passed or lobbed by an opponent’s great shot. Most of the time, the player who was passed (and lost the point) will tell me: “My volley stinks, so I’m staying back!” What I try to point out…
There is the possibility that American Mardy Fish may leave Miami and the Sony Ericsson Open as the top-ranked U.S. born player, as he needs wins in two more rounds of the event to overtake fellow countyman Andy Roddick. Currently ranked 15th in the latest ATP rankings, Fish’s most recent vistory was a 6-4, 6-3…
Dwyane Wade and Lebron James of the Miami Heat were on hand Saturday night at the 2011 Sony Ericsson Open in Miami to take part in a ceremonial coin toss prior to Rafael Nadal’s match against Japan’s Kei Nishikori. “I’m just a huge fan of sports, from women’s basketball to baseball to football to tennis,” said…
Fans in Miami have waited four years to see Maria Sharapova take the court. Her last match in Miami prior to this one was a fourth round loss against Serena Williams in 2007. After missing the previous three Sony Ericsson Opens with various injuries, she opened night session play on Stadium Court with an easy…
Pictured here (front row, left to right): Emily Steinberg, R.A.L.L.Y.: Racquet and Literacy League for Youth, 2010 NJTL of the Year; Dr. Deborah MacFarlane-Antoine, NYJTL, 2010 NJTL of the Year; Sandy Martin, Saint Paul Urban Tennis, 2010 NJTL of the Year; Bob Bratcher, 2010 Eve Kraft Community Service Award; Brenda Gilmore, 2010 Eve Kraft Community…