Professional Tennis
An injured elbow has forced former world number one-ranked women’s star Justine Henin into retirement for the second time of her storied career. The announcement comes just five days after her third round elimination at the 2011 Australian Open at the hands of Svetlana Kuznetsova, 6-4, 7-6 (8). A 2010 Australian Open finalist, Henin previously announced…
Rafael Nadal was stopped in his pursuit for his fourth consecutive Grand Slams on Wednesday at the 2011 Australian Open, losing his quarterfinal match to David Ferrer of Spain, 6-4, 6-2, 6-3. Nadal took a medical timeout after three games as he seemed to be favoring his leg. Nadal who won the 2010 French Open, Wimbledon and U.S….
Caroline Woznacki advanced to the semifinals of the 2011 Australian Open with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 over 2010 French Open Champion Francesca Schiavione at Melbourne Park. The top-seeded Wozniacki will face China’s Li Na in the semifinals. Na moved onto the semis after beating Andrea Petkovic of Germany. 6-2, 6-4. Wozniacki rallied from a set and a break down…
Rafael Nadal defeated Marin Cilic, 6-2, 6-4, 6-3 at the Australian Open on Monday to maintain his chance of owning all four Grand Slam trophies at once. That’s an accomplishment that hasn’t been achieved since Rod Laver won four majors in a calendar year in 1969. Nadal advanced to a quarterfinal showdown with fellow country…
Venus Williams lasted just seven points in her third-round match at the 2011 Australian Open in Melbourne, forced to withdraw due to injury. After losing the first game to Andrea Petkovic of Germany and trailing 30-0 in the second, Williams stretched to her right to return a serve, hit the ball and then cried out…
Andre Agassi, a former world number one and one of the most revered athletes in the world, will receive the highest honor available in the sport of tennis, induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The announcement of Agassi’s induction was made at the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy, the public charter school that…
If Rafael Nadal is getting nervous as he eases closer to winning his fourth consecutive Grand Slam, he sure isn’t showing it. After his 6-2, 6-1, 6-1 win Thursday over American qualifier Ryan Sweeting at the 2011 Australian Open in Melbourne, the Spanish star will now take on local favorite, 18-year-old Australian Bernard Tomic. Thursday’s…
Roger Federer survived a major scare at the 2011 Australian Open on Wednesday, defeating Gilles Simon 6-2, 6-3, 4-6, 4-6, 6-3 in second round action. Federer was winless in two ties against Simon coming into Wednesday action, clinching the match on his fifth match point with an ace. “I’m happy I survived a scare like today. It’s…
You know the names … Roddick, Isner, Querrey, Serena, Venus, and Oudin … but in 2011 there are other Americans looking to make a splash in the rankings, while making their mark on the tennis world. In the men’s and women’s divisions, here are a few Americans who hope to make their mark on the…
On day two at the 2011 Australian Open, Rafael Nadal advanced by defeating Marco Daniels in an injury-shortened match. The Brazilian Daniels’ left knee gave out, forcing him to retire from the first-round match. Nadal was very impressive in his short time on-court, as he had gone ahead 6-0, 5-0 prior to the default. Nadal…