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FRENCH OPEN DRAW 2012: THE LONG AND SHORT OF IT

Published on 2012-05-25 22:59:50

The Defending Champs compare notes. AP Photo/Michel Eule via Daylife The day is here! Defending Champs Rafael Nadal and Li Na took part in the Roland Garros draw ceremony on Friday, helping seal the fates of their tennis compadres. Here’s the long and short of it. The Men In case you were wondering who the [...] > read more

ROGER FEDERER’S 2012 FRENCH OPEN NIKE OUTFIT

Published on 2012-05-23 11:51:45

Roger Federer’s 2012 French Open Nike outfit. Almost reminiscent of Roger’s UPS outfit at the US Open. But gotta admit this looks pretty fly on Rog. Same comment as Maria’s outfit, i hope this outfit doesn’t retain heat as opposed to keeping Rog cool on court. Those new kicks look pretty dope too! Thumbs up [...] > read more

RAFAEL NADAL’S 2012 FRENCH OPEN NIKE OUTFIT

Published on 2012-05-23 11:44:16

Rafael Nadal’s 2012 French Open Nike outfit. Rather boring for Rafa, being the King of Clay and all. I’m sure Rafa’s specifically told the Nike design team, ABSOLUTELY NO PINK this year, or ever again. > read more

MARIA SHARAPOVA’S 2012 FRENCH OPEN NIKE OUTFIT

Published on 2012-05-23 11:36:19

Maria Sharapova 2012 French Open Nike outfit. Nice contrast for Maria on the terre batue, but this outfit looks like it might retain heat as oppose to keeping her cool. Hope Nike has an alternate color for her. > read more

SERENA WILLIAMS 2012 FRENCH OPEN NIKE OUTFIT

Published on 2012-05-23 11:31:35

Serena Williams’ 2012 French Open Nike outfit. The green has nice pop against the terre batue, no? > read more

VICTORIA AZARENKA’S 2012 FRENCH OPEN NIKE OUTFIT

Published on 2012-05-23 11:26:48

Victoria Azarenka‘s 2012 French Open Nike outfit. What do you guys think? Seems to suit her. Thumbs up Nike. > read more

2012 FRENCH OPEN TV SCHEDULE

Published on 2012-05-22 12:24:41

Photo credit: JACQUES DEMARTHON/AFP/GettyImages 2012 French Open TV Schedule It’s French Open time! Loads of tennis will be broadcast in the States – let’s just hope NBC shows the matches live in ALL time zones. The 2012 French Open will be broadcast on the ESPN2, Tennis Channel, and NBC in the US. For a list [...] > read more

FREE LIVE STREAMING: 2012 FRENCH OPEN

Published on 2012-05-22 12:24:18

Free Live Streaming: 2012 French Open > read more

CLOSURE? NADAL BESTS DJOKOVIC IN ROME FINAL

Published on 2012-05-22 00:46:30

Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Rafael Nadal beat Novak Djokovic 7-5, 6-3 in Monday’s final in Rome. Rafa now holds a record 21 masters titles. The win also guarantees that he’ll be seeded above Roger Federer at Roland Garros and won’t have to face Nole until the finals. The win was big for Rafa in many ways, [...] > read more

WEEKEND WINNER: SHARAPOVA HANGS ON, MEN STAND BY

Published on 2012-05-20 14:40:20

That golden glow: Julian Finney/Getty Images via Daylife “The match was a joke.” That was Li Na’s estimation of the women’s final, a roller coaster affair that saw Li squander a 6-4, 4-0 lead; fight back from two breaks down in the third; lose a match point at 5-6, ad-out, on her opponent’s serve; wait [...] > read more

ROME SEMIFINALS SET FOR DRAMA

Published on 2012-05-18 22:41:01

FILIPPO MONTEFORTE/AFP/GettyImages via Daylife If anyone is still trying to identify the favorite to win in Rome, consider Rafael Nadal’s remarks after beating Tomas Berdych 6-4, 7-5 in the quarterfinals on Friday (via the tournament website): “I played one of my best match on clay against a difficult opponent,” said Nadal. “It was a big [...] > read more

VIDEO: ROGER FEDERER IN LEATHER FOR CREDIT SUISSE

Published on 2012-05-16 12:05:42

Roger won in Rome, today, taking out Carols Berlocq 6-3, 6-4. He had mentioned perhaps taking some time off after Madrid to let his sore body rest, but apparently he’s feeling better. The win’s great, but from the number of “!!!!” I’ve been emailed from Fed Fans, along with links to the video, below, I [...] > read more

2012 ROME MASTERS TV SCHEDULE

Published on 2012-05-15 14:52:57

The 2012 Rome Masters will be televised on the Tennis Channel. 2012 Rome Masters TV Schedule *All times ET Tuesday, May 15 (EST) 6:00 AM Rome-ATP : 1st Round/2nd Round (LIVE) 3:30 PM Madrid ATP Highlights (PREMIERE) 4:30 PM Rome-ATP : 1st Round/2nd Round Wednesday, May 16 (EST) 6:00 AM Rome-ATP : 2nd Round (LIVE) [...] > read more

2012 ROME MASTERS LIVE STREAMING

Published on 2012-05-15 14:51:16

2012 Rome Masters Live Streaming Live streaming the 2012 Rome Masters Internazionali BNL d’Italia will be provided by TennisTV and ESPN3/WatchESPN. Follow the links and schedule below and happy tennis watching! TennisTV gives you instant live action of the 2012 Rome Masters Internazionali BNL d’Italia tennis tournament. Starting at$19.99, TennisTV includes these features: Un-interrupted high quality [...] > read more

VIDEO: SERENA WILLIAMS, BRYAN BROTHERS VOGUE COVER SHOOT

Published on 2012-05-15 01:53:06

Via Vogue.com Thanks to Serena for making the WTA fun again. There was her impressive road to the Madrid title this weekend, swatting aside the current No. 1 and No. 2 players like so much practice fodder. Then there were the joking jabs at her blue clay averse ATP colleagues in her post match press [...] > read more

BLUE HEAVEN: ROGER CONQUERS BERDYCH, WILL SMITH, SERENA ROUTS AZARENKA

Published on 2012-05-14 00:52:24

Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images via Daylife (There’s a clearance sale on blue-themed tennis phrases right now – gotta use them while I can!) “It was tough. I was down for the whole time.” Roger said after Sunday’s final in Madrid. “It’s always special winning a title 7-5 in the third. Yeah, special for you, [...] > read more

SERENA WILLIAMS RAP SONG UNLEASHED

Published on 2012-05-11 13:46:33

Ruh Roh… Serena Williams does it again… this time… A… RAP… SONG… “I make hits like battin practice”….Ohhhh REALLY Serena? *Smacks Forehead… Although not NEARLY as bad as Caroline Wozniacki’s auto-tuned monstrosity… I really didn’t think Rebecca Black could be outdone, but it happened… *Smacks Forehead again.. Happy Friday-Friday….. enjoy via Tennis.com > read more

NADAL SEES RED AFTER LOSS, UNCLE TONI SEETHES BLUE

Published on 2012-05-11 00:40:23

Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images via Daylife Rafael Nadal lose on clay? To a guy who’s never beaten him? But that’s impossible! Unless. . .they weren’t really playing on clay? “If you put the Cincinnati tournament on grass just before the US Open, do you think people are going to be happy? I don’t think [...] > read more

BACK AND BLUE: FEDERER DIGS IT OUT IN MADRID

Published on 2012-05-09 23:48:18

DANI POZO/AFP/GettyImages via Daylife And this is the week Fritters accidentally canceled our Tennis Channel subscription! Thank God for the internet. Though this evening’s match in Madrid was the kind  that would have had me turning off the tube in my weaker, more innocent days of Fed fandom due to the pure, unbearable tension of [...] > read more

2012 MADRID OPEN TV SCHEDULE

Published on 2012-05-05 21:10:20

Blue clay and Roger Federer! Reason enough to tune in, no? Of course, Nole, Rafa and a packed women’s field doesn’t hurt either. The 2012 Madrid Open Masters will be broadcast on Tennis Channel. > read more

2012 MADRID OPEN LIVE STREAMING

Published on 2012-05-05 21:09:51

2012 Madrid Open Live Streaming Live streaming the 2012 Madrid Open  will be provided by TennisTV and ESPN3/WatchESPN. Follow the links and schedule below and happy tennis watching! TennisTV gives you instant live action of the 2012 Madrid Open tennis tournament. Starting at$19.99, TennisTV includes these features: Un-interrupted high quality adaptive Live Video Streaming Live [...] > read more

CLAY CATCHUP: RED HOT AND BLUE

Published on 2012-04-30 01:10:49

REUTERS/Albert Gea via Daylife Well, well, it’s been a while. The European clay court season is in full gear and I barely dipped my toes in. (I blame the day job, but I won’t dwell on that.) As we get closer to the blue courts of Madrid, I’m suddenly ready to dive in. So, how’s [...] > read more

VIDEO: ROGER FEDERER’S LATEST JURA COMMERCIAL

Published on 2012-04-24 14:05:57

Hey GTT peeps, sorry for the absense of the Freaky team. We’ve been uber busy outside of the tennis world, but plan to be back in action. Here’s a nice shiny new Federer/ Jura commercial featuring the GOAT himself and a shiny new Jura ENA Micro9 space-age coffee maker. Enjoy! > read more

VIDEO: RAFAEL NADAL VS CHRISTIANO RONALDO FOR NIKE

Published on 2012-03-30 16:55:55

Wanna see Rafael Nadal go toe to toe with Christiano Ronaldo? Nike makes it happen. Enjoy! > read more

MIAMI ETCH-A-SKETCH: GONZO PUTS OH! IN OFFENSE, VENUS AND KLEYBANOVA INSPIRE

Published on 2012-03-22 02:20:00

Indian Wells, we hardly new ye. The Miami Masters has started and we already have enough stories to fill a week’s worth of blog posts. Miami’s skewing WTA this tournament, with the simultaneous returns of Garbo-esque stars Serena Williams, Kim Clijsters and Venus Williams. Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images via Daylife Venus hasn’t played singles [...] > read more

2012 SONY ERICSSON OPEN MIAMI MASTERS TV SCHEDULE

Published on 2012-03-22 01:47:44

The 2012 Sony Ericsson Open will be broadcast in the US on the Tennis Channel, ESPN2, and CBS Sports. Name: Sony Ericsson Open Category: ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Place: Miami, U.S.A. Date: 21.03.2012-01.04.2012 Draw Size: S-96 D-32 Surface: Hard Prize Money: $ 3,973,050 *All times ET *For International TV Schedule, click here. (Excel file) [...] > read more

2012 SONY ERICSSON OPEN MIAMI MASTERS LIVE STREAMING

Published on 2012-03-22 01:44:38

2012 Sony Ericsson Open Miami Masters Live Streaming Live streaming the 2012 Sony Ericsson Open Miami Masters will be provided by TennisTV and ESPN3/WatchESPN. Follow the links and schedule below and happy tennis watching! TennisTV gives you instant live action of the 2012 Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament. Starting at$19.99, TennisTV includes these features: Un-interrupted high [...] > read more

GTT GIVEAWAY: MORE TICKETS TO THE MIAMI MASTERS!

Published on 2012-03-20 12:56:24

Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Thanks to everyone who entered our first Miami Masters ticket giveaway. We’re thrilled to offer Round 2! This time the prize is 2 tickets for the Wednesday 3/28 day session, which according to the tournament schedule includes men’s and women’s singles and doubles quarterfinals. Sounds good, right!? Details for entry below: GTT [...] > read more

WINNERFUL WEEKEND: ROGER FEDERER BACK ON TOP AT INDIAN WELLS

Published on 2012-03-19 00:54:18

ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images via Daylife Wow, what a difference a year makes. Even Roger Federer admitted he was a bit surprised to win the title this weekend in Indian Wells, especially after fighting through fever and a flu earlier in the tournament. But he hung tough, and overcame his sickness and a rough draw.  Today’s [...] > read more

GTT GIVEAWAY: FREE TICKETS TO THE MIAMI MASTERS! (CLOSED)

Published on 2012-03-17 13:51:53

Clive Brunskill/Getty Images via Daylife Hi all! We have a great day of tennis in store at Indian Wells today (Fedal semi!) but the Sony Ericsson Open a.k.a. Miami Masters is right around the corner. If you’re planning to be in Florida next week and jonesing to see some tennis, here’s your chance! GTT GIVEAWAY: [...] > read more

INDIAN WELLS: GEARING UP FOR A HOT (AND/OR WET) WEEKEND

Published on 2012-03-16 02:44:30

ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images via Daylife Okay, Fritters is over the Coachella bug – at least he enjoyed sharing the headlines with all the tennis players who dropped out. (It’s rare that you watch tennis matches for medical updates on your own condition, right?) Before we get too excited about this weekend, let me put case [...] > read more

INDIAN WELLS REPORT: MATCH TOUGH, BUGGY SATURDAY

Published on 2012-03-11 17:06:54

Saturday was our last day at Indian Wells (it was a short but sweet trip) and an early highlight of the day was meeting GTT reader Major Fed Fan a.k.a. Kim and her hubby yesterday morning in front of Stadium 2. We compared Fed Fan quirks and Indian Wells highlights while watching John Isner take [...] > read more

INDIAN WELLS PHOTOS: SKETCHING AT THE PRACTICE COURTS

Published on 2012-03-10 01:41:54

It was the first Friday at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California and I watched (in order): Verdasco vs. Ferrer, Wozniacki vs. Bartoli, Federer vs. Gasquet,  and an especially riveting set between Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Alexandr Dolgopolov. “What?” you’re scratching your head, scanning the day’s underwhelming order of play. “The only way the [...] > read more

2012 INDIAN WELLS BNP PARIBAS OPEN TV SCHEDULE

Published on 2012-03-06 01:38:02

2012 BNP Paribas Open Daily Television Coverage & Schedule The 2012 Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open will be broadcast on ESPN2, Tennis Channel, and ABC. First live TV broadcast will begin Saturday, March 10th on the Tennis Channel. All live broadcasts have been highlighted in red for your convenience. Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, [...] > read more

2012 INDIAN WELLS BNP PARIBAS OPEN LIVE STREAMING

Published on 2012-03-06 01:37:21

2012 Indian Wells Live Streaming Live streaming the 2012 Indian Wells BNP Paribas Open will be provided by TennisTV and ESPN3/WatchESPN. Follow the links and schedule below and happy tennis watching! TennisTV gives you instant live action of the 2012 Indian Wells tennis tournament. Starting at$19.99, TennisTV includes these features: Un-interrupted high quality adaptive Live [...] > read more

WEEKEND WINNERS: FEDERER’S CONFIDENCE GAMES, THREE FOR FERRER

Published on 2012-03-05 01:24:15

ALFREDO ESTRELLA/AFP/Getty Images via Daylife It was another busy weekend in the tennis world, with players getting their practice in before the big meet in Indian Wells. We had some surprises and new faces:  Kevin Anderson won his second title in Delray Beach, taking out Andy Roddick and John Isner on the way and Marinko [...] > read more

SHIFTING SANDS: MURRAY BEATS DJOKOVIC, TAKING ON FEDERER IN THE DUBAI FINAL

Published on 2012-03-02 22:51:13

Photo by REUTERS/Jumana El Heloueh via Daylife Ho, ho. It turns out Andy Murray was on to something when he took Novak Djokovic to five sets in Melbourne this year. Murray beat the unbeatable Nole in two sets in today’s Dubai semis: 6-2, 7-5. It was Novak’s first loss of the season. Murray neatly explained [...] > read more

VIDEO: ROGER FEDERER AND NOVAK DJOKOVIC CONFIDENT IN DUBAI

Published on 2012-02-27 01:43:58

Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer spent some time together before taking to the courts this week at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, where they are the No. 1 and No. 2 seeds. Roger “tipped his hat” to Novak’s success and Nole called Roger “iconic” (I think Roger approved of his assessment.) Both Nole and [...] > read more

TENNIS TV SCHEDULE: ATP DUBAI, DELRAY BEACH, ACAPULCO

Published on 2012-02-27 00:24:54

AFP PHOTO/KARIM SAHIB via Daylife So much tennis, so little time! This coming week brings us Novak, Roger and Andy Murray in Dubai, John Isner, Andy Roddick and Bernard Tomic in Florida, and (who else?) Almagro and Ferrer in Acapulco, where they will wrap up the Latin American “Golden Swing.” And yes, it’s all going [...] > read more

WEEKEND WINNERS: DEL POTRO, FERRER, RADWANSKA. . .

Published on 2012-02-27 00:03:20

REUTERS/Ahmed Jadallah via Daylife.com It was a busy week in Tennislandia with players scattered across the world, playing on a variety of surfaces for titles small and larger. A regular at the top of the game, if not at the tippity top, Agnieszka Radwanska won the eighth title of her career at the Dubai Duty [...] > read more

VIDEO: FEDERER ON CHAMPAGNE LOSSES, LEGENDARY STATUS, KRAJICEK ATP TALKS

Published on 2012-02-19 22:01:10

Rotterdam champ Roger Federer spoke before the tournament about, well, what it’s like to be Roger Federer: dealing with the whole “legend” thing, drinking champagne after losses and dealing with ATP politics: Well we can all use a glass of wine after a tough day at the office, right? Or do you wish he punished [...] > read more

VIDEO: FEDERER SAYS ROTTERDAM TROPHY EXACTLY WHAT HE NEEDED

Published on 2012-02-19 16:40:49

photo via Daylife I was going to wait to do a “Weekend Winners” but a title for Roger always deserves its own post (its his 71st of his career). Today he hoisted the silver plate in Rotterdam, an ATP 500 tournament that he hasn’t played since winning it in 2005. He thumped Juan Martin Del [...] > read more

DECKER: ANDY RODDICK TO RETIRE IN “ABOUT” TWO YEARS

Published on 2012-02-17 01:39:34

Andy Roddick of the U.S. pulls his cap down over his eyes during a break in play against Rafael Nadal of Spain in their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 9, 2011. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) It’s not exactly surprising news, but it still feels. . [...] > read more

VIDEO: VALENTINE-LESS MILOS RAONIC AT THE SAP OPEN

Published on 2012-02-16 09:51:52

This week’s SAP Open in San Jose features defending champ and fast-rising star Milos Raonic from Canada. It’s nice to see him at the tournament, since a knee injury sustained in Davis Cup had him on the “questionable” list this week. But he’s into the quarterfinals after beating Tobias Kamke last night in straight sets, [...] > read more

VIDEO: SUPER-EXCITED FEDERER IN ROTTERDAM

Published on 2012-02-15 23:21:22

AP Photo/Peter Dejong via Daylife.com I’m still shocked that Roger Federer is playing in Rotterdam this week, a tournament he hasn’t played since winning it in 2005. I’m not complaining, of course, it’s always nice to see Rog on the court. He won his first match today, 6-4. 6-4 vs. Nicolas Mahut. Second seed Tomas [...] > read more

VALENTINE VIDEO: RAFAEL NADAL AND BAR REFAELI SPORTS ILLUSTRATED PHOTO SHOOT

Published on 2012-02-14 14:19:12

Rafa’s already proven he can roll around with half naked beauties like a pro. The steamy photos of him posing with supermodel Bar Refaeli, hitting news stands today inside the 2012 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition, prove he’s still at the top of his sexy time game. Don’t think it’s easy: “I was calm,” Rafa told [...] > read more

FEDERER UPDATE: DAVIS CUP DILEMMA, BURNING ON IN ROTTERDAM

Published on 2012-02-14 14:17:46

Photo by Henk Koster via ATP Anyone else still feeling a hangover from Davis Cup weekend? The USA vs. Switzerland tie turned out to be surprising and tension-filled, but maybe not quite for the competitive reasons we were hoping. After Roger and Wawrinka lost the doubles rubber to Mike Bryan and Mardy Fish in four [...] > read more

DAVIS CUP WEEKEND: USA SETS UP UPSET IN SWITZERLAND, FEDERER NOT DOWN AND OUT

Published on 2012-02-10 18:55:23

AP Photo/Keystone/Peter Schneider via Daylife.com Oh gosh, I’ve fallen behind. No Men in Tracksuits, no preview post. Sorry guys. Davis Cup just came upon me like a whirlwind, leaving me a bit unprepared. Roger Federer obviously felt the same way today in Fribourg, at least when faced with John Isner’s serve. Perhaps he was a [...] > read more

NOT RESTING ON HIS LAUREUS: NOVAK DJOKOVIC WINS SPORTSMAN AWARD, EYES FRENCH OPEN

Published on 2012-02-08 01:17:11

REUTERS/Paul Hackett via Daylife Novak Djokovic won the Laureus Sportsman of the Year award in London on Monday evening in recognition of his torrid 2011 season. Accompanied by girlfriend Jelena Ristic, Nole worked the event – from red carpet to acceptance speech – like a Hollywood veteran. The man’s on fire. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for [...] > read more

SHOULD FED AND DAVIS CUP PARTICIPATION BE TIED TO THE OLYMPICS?

Published on 2012-02-06 23:36:13

Russia’s Maria Sharapova applauds during a news conference at the draw for Russia’s forthcoming Federation Cup tennis match against Spain in Moscow February 3, 2012. REUTERS/Grigory Dukor (RUSSIA – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) GTT contributor Van Sias isn’t surprised that the stars are coming out in force to play Fed Cup and Davis Cup this year, [...] > read more

GOLDEN BOY: AUSSIE OPEN CHAMP NOVAK DJOKOVIC SETS A NEW BAR

Published on 2012-01-29 14:46:14

NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images via Daylife Incredible. Really. How on earth did Novak Djokovic pull this off? I’m not saying the win was a surprise – as they say, Nole now “owns” Rafa in finals on all surfaces – but it sure was surprising how he did it:  5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-7(5), 7-5. The two had [...] > read more

AUSTRALIAN OPEN CHAMP AZARENKA SAYS THERE’S NO LIMIT

Published on 2012-01-28 17:03:48

AP Photo/Rick Rycroft via Daylife Wow, what a performance from Victoria Azarneka, whooping former champ and former No. 1 Maria Sharapova 6-3, 6-0 for the Australian Open title and the World No. 1 ranking. Given Maria’s repuration as a fighter, and the general feeling that first time finalists don’t win, you’d think there would have [...] > read more

PHOTOS: ROGER FEDERER PRACTICES FOR DAVIS CUP TIE

Published on 2011-07-05 21:12:41

Roger Federer has joined Swiss teammates, Stanislas Wawrinka, Stephane Bohli, Marco Chiudinelli and fearless leader Severin Luthi in Bern, Switzerland for this weekend’s Zonal tie vs. Portugal. GTT reader, MajorFedFan, sent these photos over fr > read more

PHOTOS AND VIDEO: NOVAK DJOKOVIC DOES WIMBLEDON VICTORY DANCE IN SERBIA

Published on 2011-07-05 20:18:19

Novak Djokovic greets supporters upon arrival in Belgrade July 4, 2011. Some 100,000 Serbian tennis fans gave Djokovic a royal reception in central Belgrade on Monday after the 24-year-old arrived home to celebrate winning his first Wimbledon title. > read more

HUH? NADAL DOESN’T HAVE A HAIRLINE FRACTURE, WON’T MISS SIX WEEKS

Published on 2011-07-05 03:29:57

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during his men’s singles final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London July 3, 2011. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) Well, this story is get > read more

PHOTOS: NOVAK DJOKOVIC AND PETRA KVITOVA AT WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONS BALL

Published on 2011-07-04 14:03:49

Photo: REUTERS/Tom Lovelock via Wimbledon.com Well, Wimbledon 2011 wouldn’t be complete without a look at the Champions Ball. Petra Kvitova and Novak Djokovic were the stars. I love this switcheroo: Photo via The Mirror I don’t blame Nole > read more

RAFAEL NADAL OUT INDEFINITELY WITH HAIRLINE FRACTURE TO FOOT

Published on 2011-07-03 22:22:45

Rafael Nadal of Spain gets up after slipping during his men’s singles final match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London July 3, 2011. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) Rafael > read more

THE AGE OF DJOKOVIC: YES SAYS MOM, NOT SO FAST SAYS RAFA

Published on 2011-07-03 18:50:48

Novak Djokovic of Serbia holds the winners trophy after defeating Rafael Nadal of Spain in the men’s singles final at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London July 3, 2011. REUTERS/Stephen Pond/Pool (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) Nova > read more

VIDEO: NOVAK DJOKOVIC POST WIMBLEDON MATCH INTERVIEW

Published on 2011-07-03 15:47:52

The ATP’s posted a snippet of Novak Djokovic’s post Wimbledon final interview. Full transcript to follow, hopefully. If anyone comes across the full transcripts before we do, please let us know! > read more

VIDEO: RAFAEL NADAL POST WIMBLEDON MATCH INTERVIEW

Published on 2011-07-03 15:38:23

The ATP’s posted a snippet of Rafael Nadal’s post Wimbledon final interview. Full transcript to follow, hopefully. If anyone comes across the full transcripts before we do, please let us know! > read more

NEW WIMBLEDON CHAMP NOVAK DJOKOVIC PROVES HE’S BEST

Published on 2011-07-03 14:29:45

Novak Djokovic of Serbia holds the winners trophy after defeating Rafael Nadal of Spain (R) in the men’s singles final at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London July 3, 2011. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) Wow. I > read more

WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONS: KVITOVA OUTPLAYS MASHA, BRYANS MATCH MAJOR RECORD

Published on 2011-07-02 14:25:40

Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic (L) holds the winners trophy as she stands next to Maria Sharapova of Russia holding the runners-up trophy, after defeating her in their final match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London July 2, 2011. REU > read more

TENNIS VIDEO: ANDY MURRAY IMMORTALISED IN WOOL

Published on 2011-07-02 00:54:07

This is a wee bit heartbreaking, given Andy Murray’s result in the semifinals, but mostly it’s just friggin’ brilliant: Thanks to Tom for sending the link. The animation was done by his friend Richard Swarbrick (a.k.a. @RikkiLeaks). > read more

WIMBLEDON : NEW NO. 1, SAME OLD STORY

Published on 2011-07-01 21:50:44

Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts after defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France in their semi-final match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London July 1, 2011. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) Well that was a dramatic > read more

WIMBLEDON: MASHA VS. KVITOVA FINAL, BIG FOUR IN SEMIS (JO’S BIG)

Published on 2011-07-01 02:12:16

Sabine Lisicki of Germany reacts during her semi-final match against Maria Sharapova of Russia at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London June 30, 2011. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) I’m going to be as frank as R > read more

2011 WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY DAY 10: THURSDAY JUNE 30

Published on 2011-06-30 00:32:54

2011 WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY DAY 10: THURSDAY JUNE 30 It’s battle of the blondes in the women’s semifinals at the 2011 Wimbledon Championships. Who will make it to the finals? FYI – check out the last match on the OOP. Sabine Lisick > read more

IT’S SO JO: ROGER FEDERER LOSES SHOCKER WIMBLEDON QUARTERFINAL **UPDATED**

Published on 2011-06-29 12:53:19

It’s so, Jo! Photo and quote via CNN I’ve been dreading this match-up since the draw came out, mostly because I really like Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and was disappointed that he wouldn’t have a chance to go farther than Roger Federer in t > read more

WIMBLEDON LADIES’ SEMIS SET: BATTLE OF THE BIG BLONDE BABES.

Published on 2011-06-29 04:01:32

Sabine Lisicki of Germany reacts during her match against Marion Bartoli of France at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London June 28, 2011. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) “Because we are not named Serena or Venus > read more

2011 WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY DAY 9: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29

Published on 2011-06-29 02:30:27

2011 WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY DAY 9: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 29 Happy hump day! It’s the men’s quarterfinals at the Wimbledon Championships! Again its the big four on court today with some tough competition. Could be a day of upsets or business as > read more

RAFAEL NADAL WILL PLAY WIMBLEDON QUARTERFINALS

Published on 2011-06-28 11:21:34

Rafael Nadal of Spain is treated by a trainer during his match against Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London June 27, 2011. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) After feeling like > read more

ABSOLUTELY MANIC MONDAY: WTA FAVORITES COLLAPSE, VICTORIOUS NADAL UNSURE ABOUT QF

Published on 2011-06-28 00:26:06

Britain’s Prince William (3rd R) and his wife, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge (L) applaud after the match between Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria and Venus Williams of the U.S. at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London June 27, 2011. REUT > read more

2011 WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY DAY 8: TUESDAY, JUNE 28

Published on 2011-06-27 23:17:33

2011 WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY DAY 8: TUESDAY, JUNE 28 *All times LOCAL Centre Court 13:00 Ladies’ Singles – Quarterfinals Sabine Lisicki(GER) vs. Marion Bartoli(FRA)[9] Ladies’ Singles – Quarterfinals Dominika Cibulkova(SVK)[24 > read more

VIDEO: NADAL VS. FEDERER 2008 WIMBLEDON FINAL FLIPBOOK

Published on 2011-06-27 16:58:54

WIM•BLE•DON from BRYANKU on Vimeo. I love design geeks and the wonderful stuff they create, especially when it involves tennis! Check out graphic design student Bryan Ku’s lo-fi/high-concept recreation of the Greatest Match of All Time. Rog > read more

SAD STORIES: NADAL OUT OF DAVIS CUP IN AUSTIN, SERENA’S PULP NON-FICTION

Published on 2011-06-27 02:30:24

Spain’s Rafael Nadal holds his knee in his match against Luxembourg’s Gilles Muller on the sixth day of the 125th Wimbledon Championships in Wimbledon,England on Saturday, June 25, 2011. UPI/Hugo Philpott A couple interesting stories: In > read more

TEATIME: PHOTOS OF ROGER FEDERER AT WIMBLEDON

Published on 2011-06-26 16:39:33

GTT friend Long Live King Rog is a very lucky lady. Not only does she have Centre Court tickets for Monday’s unbelievable matches (alas, Roger will be on Court 1), she was also in the center of the action on Saturday, snapping photos of Roger F > read more

2011 WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY DAY 7: MONDAY, JUNE 27

Published on 2011-06-26 16:08:26

2011 WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY DAY 7: MONDAY, JUNE 27 The “Big Four” are all still alive on the men’s side, as well as Caroline Wozniacki, the Williams sisters and Maria Sharapova on the ladies’. The competition is getting tough > read more

2011 WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY DAY 6: SATURDAY, JUNE 25

Published on 2011-06-25 03:43:28

2011 WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY DAY 6: SATURDAY, JUNE 25 The big three are all playing today! Plenty of other tasty match-ups after the big three as well. Hope you have your strawberries and cream ready! It’s Saturday at the Championship! FYI, why > read more

WIMBLEDON DAY 4: LISICKI WHOOP ASS, SERENA’S TAKING NAMES

Published on 2011-06-24 01:44:15

The lovely Lisicki. Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images via Daylife The moment of Wimbledon Day 4 for me: 122 mph out wide. That serve was hit by wild card Sabine Lisicki in the fourth game of her three-set upset over third seed Li Na. I loved the R > read more

BABOLAT GIVEAWAY WINNERS SELECTED!

Published on 2011-06-23 18:55:29

First off we want to thank Babolat for providing GoToTennis the fabulous free tennis gear for the French Open giveaway. We had 173 official entries in the comments, and selected 3 lucky GTT readers using a random number selector from random.org Rando > read more

2011 WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY DAY 5: FRIDAY, JUNE 24

Published on 2011-06-23 18:51:03

� 2011 WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY DAY 5: FRIDAY, JUNE 24 It’s day 5 of the Championships. Lots of good headliners set for Friday (highlighted in red for you) and a whole lotta dubs as well. Happy Friday! It’s too bad they don’t sh > read more

WIMBLEDON DAY 3 NOTES: VENUS BEATS ROLE MODEL, NADAL DOMESTIC BLISS

Published on 2011-06-22 23:26:50

Venus Williams of the U.S. reacts during her match against Kimiko Date-Krumm of Japan at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London June 22, 2011. REUTERS/Suzanne Plunkett (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) As planned, it was a very busy Day 3 at > read more

2011 WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY DAY 4: THURSDAY, JUNE 23

Published on 2011-06-22 16:00:47

2011 WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY DAY 4:THURSDAY, JUNE 23 Interesting match-ups highlighted in red for your convenience! Happy Wimbledon Thursday! *All times LOCAL Centre Court 13:00 Gentlemen’s Singles – 2nd Round Robin Soderling(SWE)[5] vs. > read more

WIMBLEDON DAY 2 IMPRESSIONS: THIS IS JOY

Published on 2011-06-22 01:27:36

Serena Williams of the U.S. reacts after defeating Aravane Rezai of France at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London June 21, 2011. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) Serena Williams, after nearly a year of crazy bad lu > read more

VIDEO: EVERT CONFESSES TO FEDERER. SHE’S A FEDOPHILE!

Published on 2011-06-21 19:42:05

Great Roger Federer interview by Hana Storm, Chris Evert, and Darren Cahill via ESPN. Fun to see a GOAT interview a GOAT! Forward the timeline to 5:35 for the goods! > read more

2011 WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY DAY 3: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22

Published on 2011-06-21 19:39:28

� 2011 WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY DAY 3: WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 *All times LOCAL Centre Court 13:00 Ladies’ Singles – 2nd Round Kimiko Date-Krumm(JPN) vs. Venus Williams(USA)[23] Gentlemen’s Singles – 2nd Round Rafael Nadal(ESP) > read more

WIMBLEDON DAY ONE REVIEW: U.S.A.! U.S.A.!

Published on 2011-06-21 02:31:06

Andy Roddick of the U.S. plays during a practice session at Wimbledon in London June 18, 2011. REUTERS/Toby Melville (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) I admit it, I’m not nationalistic in the least when it comes to my tennis favorites. The c > read more

2011 WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY DAY 2: TUESDAY, JUNE 21

Published on 2011-06-20 14:35:09

2011 WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY DAY 2: TUESDAY, JUNE 21 I thought day 1 was pretty good in terms of match-ups, but day 2 looks to completely destroy that with ease. Sooo many mouth-watering match-ups! Call the day off and clear the DVR’s folks. It > read more

PETE SAMPRAS: ROGER FEDERER IS MY FAVORITE

Published on 2011-06-20 00:21:54

Roger Federer of Switzerland (R) and Pete Sampras of the U.S. (L) smile together on the court as they play against Andre Agassi of the U.S. and Rafael Nadal of Spain during their doubles exhibition doubles in the Hit for Haiti fund raiser event at th > read more

WIMBY VIDEO: DJOKOVIC MIXES IT UP WITH WOZNIACKI, HULA HOOPS WITH PETKOVIC

Published on 2011-06-19 23:20:39

Caroline Wozniacki is determined to mix things up in the press room (remember Kangaroo-gate Down Under?). Here she is ambushing her Monaco neighbor, Novak Djokovic, in the Wimbledon press room this weekend. Nole also spent some time warming up, shall > read more

2011 WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY DAY 1: MONDAY, JUNE 20

Published on 2011-06-19 14:03:00

*photo via Wimbledon Facebook page 2011 WIMBLEDON ORDER OF PLAY DAY 1: MONDAY, JUNE 20 It’s the first day of the Championships! Hope everyone makes room on their DVR’s. Loads of 1st round matches. We’ve highlighted a few interesting > read more

THE WIMBLEDON DRAW: THE LADIES ON THEIR MARKS

Published on 2011-06-19 03:28:52

Venus Williams of the U.S. (L) and her sister Serena talk following a practice session at Wimbledon in London June 18, 2011. REUTERS/Toby Melville (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) Ah, the great enigma that is a WTA draw nowadays. Look at the wome > read more

WIMBLEDON DRAW: THE GENTLEMEN KNOW THE DRILL

Published on 2011-06-18 18:28:31

Staff make final preparations at Wimbledon in London June 18, 2011. REUTERS/Toby Melville (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) Whoa! With Wimbledon starting on Monday, a quick look at the draw is already overdue. In many ways it’s the same old > read more

NAKED TENNIS PLAYERS: JO-WILFRIED TSONGA POSES NUDE FOR U.K. COSMO

Published on 2011-06-16 01:45:49

Christmas came early this year! (Thanks Santa Judy!) Behold! Naked Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the June issue of Cosmo U.K.: Scanned image via rodonline As if we really need an explanation (but thanks, anyway, ATP website): “Tsonga is the third tenni > read more

PHOTOS: BROOKLYN DECKER IN JULY 2011 ESQUIRE UK MAGAZINE

Published on 2011-06-15 18:23:18

Brooklyn Decker, wife of Andy Roddick, appears in the July issue of UK Esquire magazine. � � via The Slice, via Magxone > read more

GETTING READY FOR WIMBLEDON: CLIJSTERS OUT, SERENA & VENUS UP, RAFA MOVES IN

Published on 2011-06-15 17:08:39

Wimbledon is coming! Wimbledon is coming! Unfortunately World No. 2 Kim Clijsters won’t be there to greet it – she announced today that she’s pulling out with a foot injury. Via her website: Yesterday, Wednesday, during her match ag > read more

2011 RAFAEL NADAL WIMBLEDON NIKE OUTFIT

Published on 2011-06-14 14:42:27

A sneak peak at Rafael Nadal’s 2011 Wimbledon Nike outfit. Enjoy! > read more

2011 ROGER FEDERER WIMBLEDON NIKE OUTFIT

Published on 2011-06-14 14:35:58

A sneak peak at Roger Federer’s 2011 Wimbledon Nike outfit > read more

2011 SERENA WILLIAMS WIMBLEDON NIKE OUTFIT

Published on 2011-06-14 14:33:18

A sneak peak at Serena Williams’ 2011 Wimbledon Nike outfit > read more

2011 MARIA SHARAPOVA WIMBLEDON NIKE OUTFIT

Published on 2011-06-14 14:25:05

A sneak peak at Maria Sharapova’s 2011 Wimbledon Nike outfit! � > read more

2011 LI NA AND VIKTORIA AZARENKA WIMBLEDON NIKE OUTFIT

Published on 2011-06-14 14:19:18

A sneak peak at Li Na’s 2011 Wimbledon Nike outfit! And a sneak peak at Viktoria Azarenka’s 2011 Wimbledon Nike outfit! > read more

2011 WIMBLEDON TV SCHEDULE

Published on 2011-06-14 01:09:40

FREE LIVE STREAMING: 2011 WIMBLEDON The 2011 Wimbledon Championships will be broadcast in the Unites States starting on Monday, June 20. Participating networks include ESPN2,  Tennis Channel, and NBC. Stay tuned for updates and changes, along with l > read more

FREE LIVE STREAMING: 2011 WIMBLEDON

Published on 2011-06-14 01:09:31

FREE LIVE STREAMING: 2011 WIMBLEDON In the US, ESPN3.com will be providing free live streaming of the 2011 Wimbledon Championships. Schedule listed below. *All times Eastern Monday, Jun. 20 07:00 AM 2011 Wimbledon, The Championships – Day 1: Co > read more

SERENA WILLIAMS: BACK FROM HER DEATHBED WITH NOTHING TO LOSE

Published on 2011-06-13 22:58:33

Serena Williams of the U.S. attends a news conference during the International Women’s Open tennis tournament in Eastbourne, southern England June 13, 2011. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) I have to say, it’s real > read more

MONDAY WINNERS: LISICKI, MURRAY, VENUS MAKE STATEMENTS

Published on 2011-06-13 22:29:15

Venus Williams of the U.S. celebrates winning a point during her International Women’s Open tennis tournament match against Germany’s Andrea Petkovic in Eastbourne, southern England June 13, 2011. REUTERS/Eddie Keogh (BRITAIN – Tags > read more

ROGER FEDERER HITS THE GRASS COURTS

Published on 2011-06-13 13:27:33

Ahh, now the grass season has really started: Via Roger’s facebook: “Today I had a nice & easy hit on the grass..first of the year….loved it!” Lovely, but. . .he really just starting hitting on grass? And it was “ni > read more

WEEKEND FINALS SET: MURRAY IN ENGLAND, ALL GERMAN IN HALLE

Published on 2011-06-11 19:54:25

Andy Murray of Britain acknowledges applause after winning his semi-final tennis match against Andy Roddick of the U.S. at the Queen’s Club Championships in west London June 11, 2011. Home favourite Murray thrashed Roddick 6-3 6-1 in a grasscou > read more

UNLOVELY NADAL AND DISSAPOINTING FEDERER FACE CRITICISM

Published on 2011-06-10 00:55:37

Rafael Nadal of Spain (R) shakes hands with Roger Federer of Switzerland after winning their men’s final at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 5, 2011. REUTERS/Vincent Kessler (FRANCE – Tags: SPOR > read more

VIDEO: ROGER FEDERER TEST DRIVES A 2012 SLS AMG ROADSTER. FAST

Published on 2011-06-09 15:10:41

Want to see a happy Roger Federer? Give him the keys to a new 2012 SLS AMG Roadster with a 563 horsepower V-8 engine and see what happens. Vroom Vroom! Enjoy! > read more

SERENA’S BACK! FEDERER BACKING OUT OF HALLE

Published on 2011-06-06 21:42:57

American Serena Williams smiles as she holds the Wimbledon Ladies singles trophy after beating Vera Zvonareva in the Wimbledon championships in Wimbledon on July 3, 2010.Williams beat Zvonareva 6-3,6-2. UPI/Hugo Philpott Serena Williams confirmed in > read more

PHOTOS: RAFAEL NADAL PRACTICES AT QUEEN’S CLUB

Published on 2011-06-06 21:42:34

A day (!) after winning the French Open for the sixth time, Rafael Nadal was in London, warming up for Wimbledon on the lovely Queen’s Club lawns, where he’ll play in the AEGON Championships this week. But first, he celebrated his victory > read more

2011 FRENCH OPEN: RAFAEL NADAL POST MATCH INTERVIEW

Published on 2011-06-05 15:01:08

2011 FRENCH OPEN: RAFAEL NADAL POST MATCH INTERVIEW *Again special thanks to our awesome friends at Fue Buena for sending us the entire transcript! *Also video interview on RolandGarros website 7 5, 7 6, 5 7, 6 1 An interview with: RAFAEL NADAL THE M > read more

2011 FRENCH OPEN: ROGER FEDERER POST MATCH INTERVIEW

Published on 2011-06-05 14:31:57

*Special thanks to our friends at Fue Buena for sending us the transcript in its entirety! *Partial video interview on Roland Garros website as well. R. NADAL/R. Federer 7 5, 7 6, 5 7, 6 1 An interview with: ROGER FEDERER THE MODERATOR: Questions in > read more

ROGER FEDERER SAYS WINNING WIMBLEDON IS HIS GOAL THIS YEAR

Published on 2011-06-05 13:09:31

Rafael Nadal of Spain (L) and Roger Federer of Switzerland pose with their trophies after their men’s final at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 5, 2011. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE – Tags: SP > read more

FED FAN THERAPY: MORE AGONY BUT SOME ECSTASY, TOO

Published on 2011-06-05 12:32:35

Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts during his men’s final against Rafael Nadal of Spain at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 5, 2011. REUTERS/Radu Sigheti (FRANCE – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) Yes, Fed > read more

RAFAEL NADAL WINS SIXTH FRENCH OPEN TITLE

Published on 2011-06-05 12:32:13

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland during their men’s final at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 5, 2011. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE – Tags: SPORT T > read more

TENNIS TV SCHEDULE: 2011 ATP QUEENS CLUB AND ATP GERRY WEBER OPEN

Published on 2011-06-05 12:31:53

TV SCHEDULE: 2011 ATP QUEENS CLUB AND ATP GERRY WEBER OPEN This years 2011 ATP Queen’s Club and ATP Gerry Weber Open tennis tournaments will be broadcast on the Tennis Channel. TV coverage will begin on June 10th during the Quarterfinals of the > read more

LIVE STREAMING: 2011 ATP QUEENS CLUB AND ATP GERRY WEBER OPEN

Published on 2011-06-05 12:30:20

Live Streaming: 2011 ATP Queen’s Club and ATP Gerry Weber Open 2011 ATP Queen’s Club and ATP Gerry Weber Open/Halle | ATP World Tour 250 June 06, 2011 | Up to 9 live matches TennisTV will be providing premium tennis live streami > read more

A NEW CHAMPION: LI NA WINS ROLAND GARROS TITLE

Published on 2011-06-04 10:35:01

Li Na of China kisses the trophy after winning her women’s final against Francesca Schiavone of Italy at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 4, 2011. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE – Tags: SPORT T > read more

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 14, SATURDAY JUNE 4

Published on 2011-06-03 23:18:35

Francesca Schiavone of Italy (L) and Li Na of China pose for photographs the day before their French Open tennis tournament women’s finals at Roland Garros in Paris June 3, 2011. REUTERS/Thierry Roge (FRANCE – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) Forza Fr > read more

MIRKA SPEAKS! AND CELEBRATES AFTER FEDERER SEMIFINAL WIN

Published on 2011-06-03 22:53:39

Mirka Federer, the wife of Roger Federer, watches the French Open mens semifinal match between Federer of Switzerland and Serbian Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros in Paris on June 3, 2011. Federer defeated Djokovic 7-6 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5) to advanc > read more

FIERCE FEDERER DENIES DJOKOVIC NUMBER 1 IN EPIC SEMIFINAL

Published on 2011-06-03 14:58:03

Roger Federer breaks Novak Djokovic’s 43 match winning streak* (41 straight matches in 2011) and denies him the number 1 position by winning the French Open semifinals in a nail-biter of a 4th set tie-breaker! Final score 7-6(5), 6-3, 3-6, 7-6( > read more

ROLAND GARROS SEMIS: ALL BOTTLED UP

Published on 2011-06-02 23:56:50

Francesca Schiavone of Italy reacts after winning her quarter-final match against Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris May 31, 2011. REUTERS/Charles Platiau (FRANCE – Tags > read more

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 13, FRIDAY JUNE 3

Published on 2011-06-02 14:09:26

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 13, FRIDAY JUNE 3 It’s the behemoth semifinal! The top 4 men fighting it out for a ticket to the final round of French Open. The tennis gods couldn’t have written a better semifinal for a major. The world #1 > read more

GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS: INTRIGUING ROLAND GARROS SEMIS SET

Published on 2011-06-01 20:25:35

Rafael Nadal of Spain reacts during his quarter-final match against Robin Soderling of Sweden at the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris June 1, 2011. REUTERS/Regis Duvignau (FRANCE – Tags: SPORT TENNIS IMAGE OF > read more

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 12, THURSDAY JUNE 2

Published on 2011-06-01 14:24:46

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 12, THURSDAY JUNE 2 *All times local Court Philippe Chatrier 2:00 PM Start Women’s Singles – Semifinals Na Li(CHN)[6] vs. Maria Sharapova(RUS)[7] Women’s Singles – Semifinals Marion Bartoli(FRA)[ > read more

VIDEO: FEDERER FAN FALLS, GETS A FEDERER HUG

Published on 2011-06-01 07:09:15

Happy hump day! Thanks to GTT reader Nusi for finding this hilarious video. > read more

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 11, WEDNESDAY JUNE 1

Published on 2011-06-01 07:08:34

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 11, WEDNESDAY JUNE 1 *All times local Court Philippe Chatrier 2:00 PM Start Women’s Singles – Quarterfinals Na Li(CHN)[6] vs. Victoria Azarenka(BLR)[4] Men’s Singles – Quarterfinals Rafael Nadal( > read more

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 10, TUESDAY MAY 31

Published on 2011-05-30 17:54:38

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 10, MONDAY MAY 31 *All times local Court Philippe Chatrier 2:00 PM Start Women’s Singles – Quarterfinals Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova(RUS)[14]    vs.    Francesca Schiavone(ITA)[5] Men’s Singles R > read more

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 9, MONDAY MAY 30

Published on 2011-05-29 18:43:08

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 9, MONDAY MAY 30 *All times local Court Philippe Chatrier 11:00 AM Start Women’s Singles – 4th Round Na Li(CHN)[6] vs. Petra Kvitova(CZE)[9] Men’s Singles – 4th Round Rafael Nadal(ESP)[1] vs. Iva > read more

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 8, SUNDAY MAY 29

Published on 2011-05-29 04:11:31

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 8, SUNDAY MAY 29 Day 8: Sunday, 29 May � *All times local Court Philippe Chatrier 11:00 AM Start Women’s Singles – 4th Round Vera Zvonareva(RUS)[3] vs. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova(RUS)[14] Men’s Sing > read more

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 7, SATURDAY MAY 28

Published on 2011-05-28 03:25:22

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 7, SATURDAY MAY 28 *All times local Court Philippe Chatrier 11:00 AM Start Women’s Singles – 3rd Round Roberta Vinci(ITA)[30] vs. Victoria Azarenka(BLR)[4] Men’s Singles – 3rd Round Rafael Nadal( > read more

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 6, FRIDAY MAY 27

Published on 2011-05-27 05:54:23

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 6, FRIDAY MAY 27 *All times local Court Philippe Chatrier 11:00 AM Start Women’s Singles – 3rd Round Gisela Dulko(ARG) vs. Samantha Stosur(AUS)[8] In Progress Women’s Singles – 3rd Round Marion B > read more

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 5, THURSDAY MAY 26

Published on 2011-05-25 18:16:46

French Open Order of Play: Day 5 Thursday, 26 May *All times local Court Philippe Chatrier 11:00 AM Start Women’s Singles – 2nd Round Arantxa Rus(NED) vs. Kim Clijsters(BEL)[2] Men’s Singles – 2nd Round Andy Murray(GBR)[4] vs. > read more

VIDEOS: RAFAEL NADAL AND JOHN ISNER ON FIRST ROUND THRILLER

Published on 2011-05-24 19:33:24

Spaniard Rafael Nadal (L) meets American John Isner at the net after winning their French Open mens first round match at Roland Garros in Paris on May 24, 2011. Nadal defeated Isner 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 6-2, 6-4 to advance to the second round. UPI/David Si > read more

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 4, WEDNESDAY MAY 25

Published on 2011-05-24 17:52:55

Day 4: Wednesday, 25 May Court Philippe Chatrier 11:00 AM Start Women’s Singles – 2nd Round Caroline Wozniacki(DEN)[1] vs. Aleksandra Wozniak(CAN) Men’s Singles – 2nd Round Guillaume Rufin(FRA) vs. Gael Monfils(FRA)[9] MenR > read more

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 3, TUESDAY MAY 24

Published on 2011-05-23 18:13:54

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 3, TUESDAY MAY 24 *All times local Court Philippe Chatrier 11:00 AM Start Women’s Singles – 1st Round Virginie Razzano(FRA) vs. Jarmila Gajdosova(AUS)[24] Women’s Singles – 1st Round Maria Sharap > read more

FRENCH OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: DAY 2, MONDAY MAY 23

Published on 2011-05-23 04:25:33

French Open Order of Play: Day 2, Monday May 23 Court Philippe Chatrier 11:00 AM Start Women’s Singles – 1st Round Melanie Oudin(USA) vs. Francesca Schiavone(ITA)[5] Men’s Singles – 1st Round Thiemo De Bakker(NED) vs. Novak Dj > read more

FRENCH OPEN GIVEAWAY: WIN BABOLAT AEROPRO DRIVE RACKETS, STRINGS, AND TENNIS BAGS

Published on 2011-05-22 19:09:00

We love Roland Garros and we love our readers, too! To celebrate GTT’s BIG milestone of 10,000,000 hits, we’re spreading l’amour with fabulous giveaways from friend and sponsor Babolat. Three lucky GTT readers will be randomly chose > read more

FRENCH OPEN 2011: THE DRAWS

Published on 2011-05-22 05:03:11

Rafael Nadal of Spain returns the ball during a demonstrative match held a day before the start of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris May 21, 2011. REUTERS/Thierry Roge (FRANCE – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) It’ > read more

2011 FRENCH OPEN TV SCHEDULE

Published on 2011-05-18 05:12:50

2011 French Open TV Schedule It’s French Open time! Loads of tennis will be broadcast in the States – let’s just hope NBC shows the matches live in ALL time zones. The 2011 French Open will be broadcast on the ESPN2, Tennis Channel, > read more

FREE LIVE STREAMING: 2011 FRENCH OPEN

Published on 2011-05-18 05:12:35

Free Live Streaming: 2011 French Open ESPN3.com‘s free live-streaming of the 2011 French Open begins Monday May 22nd. *All times ET Sunday, May. 22 05:00 French Open 2011 French Open (Day 1: Philippe-Chatrier) 05:00 French Open 2011 French Open > read more

NOVAK DJOKOVIC VS. RAFAEL NADAL: WHO’S THE FAVORITE AT THE FRENCH?

Published on 2011-05-17 14:35:11

Novak Djokovic of Serbia (L) and Rafael Nadal of Spain hold their trophies after their final match at the Rome Masters tennis tournament May 15, 2011. REUTERS/Alessia Pierdomenico (ITALY – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) I was in an airplane on Sunday, and > read more

VIDEO: CREDIT SUISSE RELAXES ROGER FEDERER

Published on 2011-05-17 13:24:38

After an intriguing sneak preview, Credit Suisse has finally released its latest homage to the relaxed Federer life style. I don’t really understand the storyline, except that it’s an excuse for some fine Fed hand-porn, a couple good hair > read more

2011 ROGER FEDERER FRENCH OPEN NIKE OUTFIT

Published on 2011-05-16 06:40:34

A preview of Roger Federer’s 2011 French Open Nike outfit. Nike video > read more

2011 RAFAEL NADAL FRENCH OPEN NIKE OUTFIT

Published on 2011-05-16 06:40:30

A preview of Rafael Nadal’s 2011 French Open Nike outfit. Nike presentation video > read more

2011 MARIA SHARAPOVA FRENCH OPEN NIKE OUTFIT

Published on 2011-05-16 06:30:52

Here is a preview of Maria Sharapova’s 2011 French Open Nike outfit. Nike video presentation > read more

MEDIA ROUND UP: TWEENMASTER FEDERER DOWNED BY GASQUET, SAFINA INTERRUPTED, SEXY SERENA OUT OF FRENCH

Published on 2011-05-13 01:57:03

Richard Gasquet of France reacts after defeating Roger Federer of Switzerland during their match at the Rome Masters tennis tournament May 12, 2011. REUTERS/Max Rossi (ITALY – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) Richard Gasquet of France reacts after defeating > read more

2011 ROME MASTERS: ORDER OF PLAY WEDNESDAY MAY 11

Published on 2011-05-11 05:10:18

ORDER OF PLAY – WEDNESDAY, MAY 11, 2011 Big day at the 2011 Rome Masters! Hope you have your DVR’s set! Big matches highlighted in red. Enjoy! Fed gets Tsonga in the 1st ROUND! *All times local CENTRALE start 12:00 [Q] L Kubot (POL) vs [2 > read more

2011 ROME MASTERS LIVE STREAMING

Published on 2011-05-11 04:35:59

2011 Rome Masters Live Streaming Rome Masters | ATP World Tour 1000 May 7-15, 2011 | Up to 9 live matches TennisTV will be providing premium tennis live streaming for the 2011 Rome Masters Internazionali BNL d’Italia TennisTV is $19.9 > read more

2011 ROME MASTERS TV SCHEDULE

Published on 2011-05-10 22:01:41

2011 ROME MASTERS TV SCHEDULE Novak Djokovic has a HUGE opportunity to grab the #1 ranking at the 2011 Rome Masters if he wins the tournament. What do you think his chances are? A nice piece from the ATP on Nole Uncovered. Enjoy, and enjoy the tennis > read more

WEEKEND WINNERS: DJOKOVIC DRAWS NADAL BLOOD

Published on 2011-05-09 00:50:40

Novak Djokovic of Serbia (L) and Rafael Nadal of Spain (R) pose with their trophies with tournament director Manolo Santana after their Madrid Open final tennis match May 8, 2011. Djokovic dethroned clay king Nadal on the Spaniard’s home soil a > read more

2011 MADRID OPEN: ORDER OF PLAY SATURDAY MAY 07

Published on 2011-05-07 02:49:17

2011 MADRID OPEN: ORDER OF PLAY SATURDAY MAY 07 OMG, it’s Bellucci vs. Djokovic! Okay, just kidding, Saturday’s all about Fedal! Fedal! Fedal! Although to be honest, many of us are just hoping it’s not a complete embarrassment for. > read more

2011 MADRID OPEN: ORDER OF PLAY FRIDAY MAY 06

Published on 2011-05-05 19:17:34

2011 MADRID OPEN: ORDER OF PLAY FRIDAY MAY 06 The top 3 men all on court on Friday!Also the Indo-Pak Express are playing the Quisner dubs team on Stadium 3. Should be a fun match. Happy tennis watching!For  TV Schedule here, and Live streaming here. > read more

MADRID: MOYA DOESN’T RULE OUT FEDERER, NADAL SETS UP MOUTHWATERING MATCH-UP

Published on 2011-05-04 23:38:10

Switzerland’s Roger Federer gestures during the Madrid Open tennis match against Feliciano Lopez of Spain May 4, 2011. REUTERS/Juan Medina (SPAIN – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) Well, Roger Federer was within a point of being booted out of Madrid t > read more

2011 MADRID OPEN: ORDER OF PLAY THURSDAY MAY 05

Published on 2011-05-04 18:49:33

2011 MADRID OPEN: ORDER OF PLAY THURSDAY MAY 05 An jam-packed Thursday at the 2011 Madrid Open! So many great tennis match-ups. Play hookey at work? At the very least hit record ALL on the DVR. Happy tennis watching! TV Schedule here, and Live stream > read more

VIDEO: STALKER ARRESTED OUTSIDE SERENA WILLIAMS HOME

Published on 2011-05-03 16:50:02

The Associated Press is reporting that a stalker by the name of Patenema Quedraogo, attempted to enter Serena Williams neighborhood in Palm Beach County, Florida. After searching him, the police found a letter he had written to Serena, professing his > read more

PHOTOS: MADRID OPEN GALA DINNER. NADAL, FEDERER, MURRAY, SAFIN

Published on 2011-05-01 15:36:43

The ATP posted some fab photos of the 2011 Madrid Open gala dinner reception Saturday evening. Attendees included Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Carlos Moya, Manolo Santana, and even an appearance with Marat Safin. All > read more

RAFAEL NADAL: WHEN YOU GO TO COMPETE, YOU GO TO DIE

Published on 2011-05-01 15:30:39

At a 2011 Madrid Open press conference, Rafael Nadal was quoted as saying : “When you compete, you go to die,” What does Rafa means “you go to die”? I’m sure this is was taken out of context, but still, WTH does that mea > read more

2011 MADRID OPEN TENNIS TV SCHEDULE

Published on 2011-05-01 13:58:07

2010 MADRID OPEN TENNIS TV SCHEDULE This year’s Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open will be broadcast in it’s entirety on the Tennis Channel. Just a reminder this is a combined ATP and WTA masters clay event. The Tennis Channel will have live cov > read more

2011 MADRID OPEN LIVE STREAMING

Published on 2011-05-01 13:57:43

2011 Madrid Open Live Streaming Madrid Open | ATP World Tour 500 May 2-8, 2011 | Up to 9 live matches TennisTV will be providing premium tennis live streaming for the 2011 Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open TennisTV is $19.99 per month or pay $129 > read more

WEEKEND WINNERS: DEL POTRO AND DAVYDENKO RISING, NADAL KEEPING TABS ON DJOKOVIC

Published on 2011-05-01 13:54:44

Argentina’s Juan Martin del Potro (R) poses for pictures with Spain’s Fernando Verdasco after their final match of the Estoril Tennis Open in Lisbon May 1, 2011. Del Potro won the final match against Verdasco. REUTERS/Hugo Correia (PORTUG > read more

FEDERER ADDENDUM: MR. NOT SO PERFECT ANYMORE

Published on 2011-04-27 12:19:23

Switzerland’s Roger Federer trains during the Monte Carlo Masters tennis tournament in Monaco April 13, 2011. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard (MONACO – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) I was missing Federer news in last night’s media round up! Thank God f > read more

MEDIA ROUND UP: YOUNG APOLOGY SAGA, PRESIDENTIAL TWEENER, SERENA’S NEXT GIG

Published on 2011-04-27 01:05:39

Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates his victory by hitting a ball to his supporters after winnning the Barcelona Open against David Ferrer of Spain in the final, April 24, 2011. REUTERS/Gustau Nacarino (SPAIN – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) Rafa may be > read more

WEEKEND WINNERS: NADAL WINS AGAIN, GOERGES UPSETS WOZNIACKI

Published on 2011-04-24 23:46:45

Julia Goerges of Germany poses in front of her new Porsche Carrera GTS which she won after defeating Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark at their final match of the Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart April 24, 2011. Rank outsider Goerges stunned world number o > read more

VIDEO: ROGER FEDERER GETS WET POOLSIDE FOR CREDIT SUISSE

Published on 2011-04-20 05:56:46

Credit Suisse released some behind the scenes video footage for an upcoming ad featuring Roger Federer. Enjoy Fed Fans. Happy Hump Day via Dootsiez at AllINeedIsAPicketFence > read more

PHOTOS: SERENA WILLIAMS OUT AND ABOUT IN A BIKINI

Published on 2011-04-20 03:25:52

Serena Williams was recently spotted frolicking on a Miami beach in an itsy bitsy teeny weenie bikini. Last week, she tweeted a photo of herself back on the practice courts and dressed in a hot pink catsuit. Is she making some kind of “Powerful > read more

PHOTOS: NADAL AND MURRAY HIT THE BARCELONA OPEN PRACTICE COURTS

Published on 2011-04-20 01:29:18

Rafael Nadal’s been practicing in Barcelona in advance of his opening match vs. countryman Daniel Gimeno Traver on Wednesday afternoon. Andy Murray has also been seen hitting the ball around, but announced on Tuesday that he’s pulling out > read more

TENNIS LIVE STREAMING: 2011 ATP BARCELONA OPEN, WTA STUTTGART

Published on 2011-04-19 03:50:55

Tennis Live Streaming: 2011 ATP Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell,  WTA Stuttgart/Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Barcelona – Open Banco Sabadell |  ATP World Tour 500 Apr 21-14, 2011 | Up to 9 live matches Stuttgart – Porsche Tennis Gra > read more

TENNIS TV SCHEDULE: 2011 ATP BARCELONA OPEN, WTA STUTTGART, WTA FES

Published on 2011-04-19 03:43:01

Canada’s Milos Raonic next to Nicolas Almagro returns a ball to Ukraine’s Alexandr Dolgopolov and Belgium’s Xavier Malisse during a doubles match at the Barcelona Open tennis tournament, April 18, 2011. REUTERS/stringer (SPAIN ̵ > read more

WEEKEND WINNERS: NADAL MAKES IT SEVEN IN MONTE CARLO, FED CUP FINALS SET

Published on 2011-04-17 21:58:05

Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with his trophy after winning the final of the Monte Carlo Masters tennis tournament in Monaco April 17, 2011. REUTERS/Olivier Anrigo (MONACO – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) “To win seven times in a row any where is almo > read more

WAY TO GO: ROGER FEDERER OUT OF MONTE CARLO QUARTERS

Published on 2011-04-15 11:37:59

Switzerland’s Roger Federer leaves the court after being defeated by Austria’s Jurgen Melzer during their quarter-final match at the Monte Carlo Masters tennis tournament in Monaco April 15, 2011. REUTERS/Olivier anrigo (MONACO – Ta > read more

PHOTOS: RAFAEL NADAL IN MONTE CARLO, SHIRTLESS

Published on 2011-04-13 06:18:08

Rafael Nadal and his team have been updating his Facebook page with oodles of goodies like this one. Even a silly video of Rafa, David Ferrer, and Juan Monaco facing off on a Playstation football match. Oh and there’s even a bonus pic of Rafa i > read more

IN THE PINK CATSUIT: SERENA WILLIAMS BACK ON PRACTICE COURT

Published on 2011-04-12 23:38:44

Via @serenawilliams on Tuesday:  “Look who I spotted on the court. Her first day back…” Yes, after a foot injury, surgery, another surgery, a bedzzled boot, blood clots, a hematoma and more surgery, Serena Williams is finally back > read more

KIM CLIJSTERS INJURES ANKLE, UNCERTAIN FOR FRENCH OPEN

Published on 2011-04-11 12:33:41

Kim Clijsters of Belgium follows through on a return during her match against Anastasiya Yakimova of Belarus at the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida March 25, 2011. REUTERS/Hans Deryk (UNITED STATES – Tags: SPORT TE > read more

PHOTOS: DAVID FERRER FOR BOVET WATCHES

Published on 2011-04-10 00:53:58

I was cruising through Men’s Tennis Forum recently and came across an old interview with David Ferrer where he admits to being a huge bookworm (and perhaps a mama’s boy): But your favourite hobby remains reading? Yes, I love it. My mother > read more

HELLO GORGEOUS! FEDERER, NADAL KICK UP THE CLAY AT THE MONTE CARLO MASTERS

Published on 2011-04-09 22:34:17

Hello, gorgeous! After the brutal grind of the American hard court swing, there’s nothing like the Monte Carlo Masters to restore a tennis fan’s calm and composure. It’s as iconic as Roland Garros but without the muddy, hissing inte > read more

2011 MONTE CARLO ROLEX MASTERS TV SCHEDULE

Published on 2011-04-09 22:24:38

This year’s Monte Carlo Rolex Masters will be broadcast entirely on the Tennis Channel (thank you TC). The live broadcasts will start around 4:30AM ET (1:30AM PT) with a repeat airing on the same day in the evening. Click here for live streamin > read more

2011 MONTE CARLO ROLEX MASTERS LIVE STREAMING

Published on 2011-04-09 22:23:58

2011 Monte Carlo Rolex Masters Tennis Live Streaming ESPN3.com is live-streaming the entire 2011 Monte Carlo Rolex Masters tournament, meaning that workaholics can catch the replays when they get home from work! The live stream begins on Monday, Apri > read more

PHOTOS: ROGER FEDERER AND MIRKA CELEBRATE HER BIRTHDAY IN MIAMI

Published on 2011-04-04 03:33:59

Selfishly, I’m totally intrigued by these photos of Mirka and Roger Federer celebrating her 32nd birthday last week in Miami. Mrs. Federer is looking happy and fit. Roger is cool and casual in his sweater-over-his-shoulders best. Even Ana Winto > read more

WEEKEND WINNERS: NADAL SAYS DJOKOVIC READY FOR NO. 1

Published on 2011-04-04 03:04:29

Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates by holding the trophy after defeating Spain’s Rafael Nadal (L) in a tiebreaker in the finals of the 2011 Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament in Key Biscayne, Florida, April 3, 2011. REUTERS/Andrew Inner > read more

2011 SONY ERICSSON OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: FRIDAY APRIL 1

Published on 2011-04-01 11:44:46

Sony Ericsson Open Order of Play *All times ET It’s a Fedal semifinal! Roger had it easy yesterday with Simon retiring early in the 1st set due to a stiff neck. Rafa had a 3 set grinder with Big Berd. Hot-streak Nole will take on Mardy Fish. Fe > read more

2011 SONY ERICSSON OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: THURSDAY MARCH 31

Published on 2011-03-31 14:50:18

Sony Ericsson Open Order of Play *all times ET After all the rain delays in Miami, difficult scheduling has fallen on all the players and the TV broadcasts. Some GTT readers are reporting that the TV broadcasts are delayed on some channels and live o > read more

MUZZ BUZZ: ANDY MURRAY APPROACHED BY COACH IVAN LENDL

Published on 2011-03-29 01:27:05

After ditching coach Miles Maclagan last year, Andy Murray‘s been living fast and loose when it comes to his coaching situation. Over the past season, he’s waxed poetic (by his standards) on going it alone; his mom’s returned to sco > read more

2011 SONY ERICSSON OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: TUESDAY MARCH 29

Published on 2011-03-29 01:26:56

Sony Ericsson Open Daily Order of Play Time to set those DVR’s again because Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic are playing again Tuesday. Clijsters, Jankovic, Petkovic, and Sharapova on the WTA side as well. Another BIG lineup. Happy tennis watching > read more

2011 SONY ERICSSON OPEN ORDER OF PLAY: MONDAY MARCH 28

Published on 2011-03-28 03:59:19

2011 Sony Ericsson Open Order of Play Make sure you set your DVR’s before you head into the office today. BIG lineup of great matches to be seen. Happy tennis watching! For Live Streaming click here For TV Schedule click here ORDER OF PLAY R > read more

VIDEO: AMAZING DJOKOVIC/MURRAY DOUBLES POINT AT MIAMI OPEN

Published on 2011-03-27 17:04:06

The best thing about the Indian Wells/Miami swing? Top players playing doubles: Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic lost the point – and ultimately the match – vs. Stakhovsky/Youzhny in Miami on Saturday, but they put on a jolly good show, los > read more

FEDERER RESPONDS TO NAVRATILOVA’S PREDICTION THAT HE WILL NEVER BE NUMBER 1 AGAIN

Published on 2011-03-24 18:43:01

Martina Navratilova recently made the public prediction that Roger Federer would never regain the # 1 ranking. Here’s Martina’s quote via Tennis.com’s Ticker: “Roger is on the other side of the float, I don’t think he > read more

TENNIS ETHER: MIAMI DRAW, DJOKOVIC SOCCER MATCH FOR JAPAN, FEDERER ANGST

Published on 2011-03-23 00:41:55

Tennis players Rafael Nadal (R) of Spain and Novak Djokovic of Serbia talk as they wear Colombian Vueltiao hats after an exhibition tennis match in Bogota March 21, 2011. Nadal won the game 2-0. REUTERS/Jose Miguel Gomez (COLOMBIA – Tags: SPORT > read more

VIDEO: NOVAK DJOKOVIC PLAYS TENNIS ON THE WINGS OF A PLANE IN MID AIR

Published on 2011-03-22 15:02:17

Nole and Head had to do it. Novak Djokovic plays tennis on the wings of a plane in mid-air! The production is beautifully shot and pretty damn amazing. Go Nole and go Head for recreating a crazy stunt in such beautiful fashion. Kudos! *oops forgot to > read more

2011 SONY ERICSSON OPEN MIAMI TENNIS LIVE STREAMING

Published on 2011-03-22 02:54:09

2011 Sony Ericsson Open Miami Tennis Live Streaming ESPN3.com is live-streaming the 2011 Sony Ericsson Open, meaning that workaholics can catch the replays when they†† get home from work! The ATP streaming begins on Saturday, March 26 with the se > read more

2011 SONY ERICSSON OPEN MIAMI TENNIS TV SCHEDULE

Published on 2011-03-22 02:50:01

2011 Sony Ericsson Open TV Schedule Television coverage of the 2011 Sony Ericsson Open will be shared amongst Tennis Channel, ESPN2, and CBS Sports. Please be mindful of the channel shifts throughout the course of the tournament. *All times ET Tennis > read more

VIDEO: NADAL AND DJOKOVIC SALSA IT UP IN BOGOTA COLOMBIA

Published on 2011-03-21 21:23:07

After playing the Indian Wells final, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic flew directlyto Bogota, Columbia to play an exhibition match for a rumored $2,000,000 each. They fly back to Miami tuesday morning. Nadal via Facebook video via DownTheLine > read more

VIDEO: WILL SERENA’S DERRIERE GET YOU TO PLAY TOP SPIN 4?

Published on 2011-03-21 21:04:09

Serena Williams shakes it like a polaroid picture in this commercial for the new Top Spin 4 video game. Glad to see, after all health issues she’s been through the past few months, Serena’s able to have some fun. via Kotaku > read more

WEEKEND WINNERS: DJOKOVIC REALITY CHECK, WOZNIACKI NO. 1

Published on 2011-03-20 21:10:02

Can anyone stop Nole? After taking out Roger Federer in three sets yesterday in the desert, swiping up the No. 2 ranking in the process, Novak Djokovic beat World No. 1 Rafael Nadal in Sunday’s final: 4-6, 6-3, 6-2. This was his first finals vi > read more

MUST WATCH: FEDERER VS. NADAL, DOUBLES STYLE

Published on 2011-03-18 11:31:19

Photos from LIFE Have you heard? Roger and Rafa are facing off in doubles action today in Indian Wells, along with respective partners Stan Wawrinka and Marc Lopez. AND, by some modern miracle of broadcasting, Tennis Channel will actually be broadcas > read more

ROGER FEDERER TO SELF: COME ON, MAN!

Published on 2011-03-17 10:44:41

An interesting and fairly revealing post-match interview with Roger Federer after his straight sets win over Ryan Harrison last night. I was surprised that he admitted to feeling the pressure of “expectations” -I guess Roger does have his > read more

INDIAN WELLS: MENS QUARTERFINALS SET

Published on 2011-03-17 02:13:48

Wow. Did everyone enjoy the Roger and Rafa doubleheader Wednesday night in the desert? I thought they were perfect matches for fans – both were tested just enough to make things interesting, but fingernails were spared with straight set victori > read more

INDIAN WELLS REPORT: SUFFERING THROUGH SHARAPOVA AND SAFINA

Published on 2011-03-15 02:16:37

Both Maria Sharapova and Dinara Safina fall into the category of long-suffering tennis players. Dinara barely played, let alone won, a match last season, and has continued to lose early at tournaments in 2011. Yes, a serious back injury was majorly t > read more

PHOTOS: INDIAN WELLS PRACTICE COURT GRAB BAG

Published on 2011-03-14 01:30:15

Shirtless Tommy Robredo, cranky Dinara Safina, Coach Peter Lundgren nursing a (possible) frisbee injury – you just never know who or what you’ll run into at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden. Here are some random scenes from Sunday. Safina s > read more

PHOTOS/VIDEOS: ROGER FEDERER PRACTICES AT INDIAN WELLS 2

Published on 2011-03-13 21:40:48

Fritters snapped Roger Federer practicing/warming up with Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi (the Pak part of the famed Indo-Pak Express) on Sunday afternoon in Indian Wells. The Swiss No. 1 went on to win a tight second rounder vs. perpetual dangerous floater Igo > read more

2011 INDIAN WELLS ORDER OF PLAY: MONDAY, MARCH 14

Published on 2011-03-13 21:35:34

ORDER OF PLAY – MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2011 STADIUM 1 start 11:00 am [1] C Wozniacki (DEN) vs [28] M Martinez Sanchez (ESP) – WTA [4] R Soderling (SWE) vs [32] P Kohlschreiber (GER) – ATP Not Before 2:30 PM [20] A Rezai (FRA) vs [16] M S > read more

2011 INDIAN WELLS ORDER OF PLAY: SUNDAY, MARCH 13

Published on 2011-03-13 11:10:20

ORDER OF PLAY – SUNDAY, MARCH 13, 2011 STADIUM 1 start 11:00 am R Mello (BRA) vs [30] J Isner (USA) – ATP [8] A Roddick (USA) vs [WC] J Blake (USA) – ATP Not Before 2:30 PM S Errani (ITA) vs [2] K Clijsters (BEL) – WTA I Andre > read more

PHOTOS: RAFAEL NADAL PRACTICES AT INDIAN WELLS

Published on 2011-03-12 23:10:09

Ask and ye shall receive, GTT readers! Fritters braved the Rafa fan crush around practice court 24 – a dinky court without bleacher seating and with fence all the way around – to snap some shots of the World No. 1 at work Saturday under t > read more

PHOTOS: INDIAN WELLS PRACTICE HUNK AND BABES DAY 2

Published on 2011-03-12 23:01:20

Maria Kirilenko shows off some of her football skills on the court. Vera Zvonareva and her male model coach, Sergey Demekhine Jelena Jankovic after a hard days practice. Alexandr Dolgapolov sweating it out on the practice courts. Alexandr Dolgapolov& > read more

INDIAN WELLS REPORT: DOUBLING UP WITH FEDERER, DJOKOVIC, NADAL, MURRAY

Published on 2011-03-12 02:20:33

Friday was our first day in Indian Wells. The sun shone hot and all the stars were out:  Federer, Djokovic, Nadal and Murray all played doubles with their nearests and dearests – though Nole partnered with D.C. buddy Viktor Troicki, instead of > read more

PHOTOS: ROGER FEDERER AND STANISLAS WAWRINKA PRACTICE

Published on 2011-03-12 02:19:43

Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka were warming up for their doubles match. Was interesting to see Roger’s old coach Peter Lundgren on the same court with Federer and Paul Annacone. > read more

PHOTOS: DJOKOVIC AND TROICKI PRACTICE DOUBLES

Published on 2011-03-12 02:11:20

Novak Djokovic and Viktor Troicki practicing for their doubles match at the 2011 BNP Paribas Open. Enjoy! > read more

PHOTOS: 2011 INDIAN WELLS TENNIS HUNKS AND BABES

Published on 2011-03-12 02:10:13

Our first day at the 2011 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. Got a few glimpses of Maria Sharapova, Jo Wilfried-Tsonga, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Milos Raonic, and more, Enjoy! > read more

2011 INDIAN WELLS ORDER OF PLAY: SATURDAY, MARCH 12

Published on 2011-03-12 02:09:17

ORDER OF PLAY – SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 2011 STADIUM 1 start 11:00 am D Safina (RUS) vs [26] D Hantuchova (SVK) – WTA J Del Potro (ARG) vs [14] I Ljubicic (CRO) – ATP [1] C Wozniacki (DEN) vs [WC] S Stephens (USA) – WTA [1] R Nada > read more

INDIAN WELLS ORDER OF PLAY: FRIDAY, MARCH 11

Published on 2011-03-11 11:34:26

INDIAN WELLS ORDER OF PLAY – FRIDAY, MARCH 11, 2011 STADIUM 1 start 11:00 am [6] J Jankovic (SRB) vs [WC] C Vandeweghe (USA) – WTA M Lopez (ESP) / R Nadal (ESP) vs [4] M Fyrstenberg (POL) / M Matkowski (POL) – ATP A Kudryavtseva (RU > read more

SERVES AND RETURNS: DOES FEDERER NEED TO WIN INDIAN WELLS?

Published on 2011-03-10 23:15:06

Hey everyone, it’s Van here with another S&R–Indian Wells-style! This is the first of the under-Slam-status tournaments on the calendar, and the defending singles champs are Ivan Ljubicic on the men’s side and Jelena Jankovic fo > read more

VIDEO: SERENA WILLIAMS ON THE TODAY SHOW

Published on 2011-03-10 10:08:39

Serena Williams made an appearance on the Today Show yesterday to talk about her dramatic turn of events in her health with Matt Lauer. Serena not only experienced a pulmonary embolism about two weeks ago, but also had a grapefruit sized hematoma sur > read more

INDIAN WELLS ORDER OF PLAY: THURSDAY, MARCH 10

Published on 2011-03-10 10:07:29

INDIAN WELLS ORDER OF PLAY – THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2011 It’s the 1st official day of the 2011 BNP Paribas Open! A few good matches to keep an eye on. They’ve been highlighted in red for your convenience. STADIUM 1 start 11:00 am [Q] D > read more

2011 INDIAN WELLS BNP PARIBAS OPEN TV SCHEDULE

Published on 2011-03-09 10:03:16

2011 Indian Wells/BNP Paribas Open TV Schedule Daily Television Coverage & Schedule Indian Wells Tennis Garden, Indian Wells, California March 7 – 20, 2011 The tennis season has begun! After the Australian Open and that pitstop in the Middl > read more

2011 INDIAN WELLS BNP PARIBAS LIVE STREAMING

Published on 2011-03-09 01:38:30

The tennis season has begun! After the Australian Open and that pitstop in the Middle East, there’s something Major about the first Masters of the year, at the BNP Paribas Open in the Californian desert city of Indian Wells. No. 1 Nadal returns > read more

NOVAK DJOKOVIC HITS BEACH, CLUB, TWITTER

Published on 2011-03-06 21:01:55

Novak Djokovic, left the Davis Cup battle to his compatriots in Nova Sad – and quite the battle it was, despite the eventual 4-1 scoreline for Serbia – and followed Roger Federer to Los Angeles for a weekend of fun before Indian Wells beg > read more

PHOTOS: ROGER FEDERER MEETS KOBE BRYANT, PAU GASOL AT LAKERS GAME

Published on 2011-03-05 19:42:58

Via Facebook Roger Federer landed in Los Angeles on Thursday, and has since been busy, hanging and training with fellow-GOAT Pete Sampras in the SoCal sunshine. Roger on Friday via Facebook: “Had a great hit today with Pete Sampras.” Via > read more

PHOTOS: DAVIS CUP WEEKEND WITH NADAL, RODDICK, NALBANDIAN, IN TRACKSUITS

Published on 2011-03-04 00:43:19

Spain’s Davis Cup team players Rafael Nadal (L) and Fernando Verdasco address a news conference in Charleroi March 1, 2011. Spain will face Belgium during their Davis Cup World Group 1st round match from Friday till Sunday. REUTERS/Thierry Roge > read more

VIDEO: ROGER FEDERER’S ELEGANT UNIVERSE FOR CREDIT SUISSE

Published on 2011-03-03 20:21:31

One of Roger Federer’s sponsors, Credit Suisse, recently posted this video of the tennis star’s Dubai shoot with top fashion photographer Mario Testino. According to the accompanying article, Roger was posing less than 12 hours after beat > read more

DAVIS CUP TENNIS TV SCHEDULE: USA VS. CHILE

Published on 2011-03-03 00:39:32

U.S Davis Cup team player Andy Roddick attends a news conference ahead of their match against Chile in Santiago city March 1, 2011. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado (CHILE – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) Tennis Channel is televising team Chile vs. team USA in this > read more

SERENA WILLIAMS HOSPITALIZED FOR EMERGENCY TREATMENT

Published on 2011-03-02 15:46:38

People Magazine reported this morning that Serena Williams has received emergency treatment after suffering from a pulmonary embolism last week.  She was reportedly taken to L.A.’s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after attending the Vanity Fair Os > read more

COOL TROPHY WEEKEND: FERRER PEAR* IN ACAPULCO, DEL POTRO IN DELRAY, GOLDEN FALCON FOR VERA

Published on 2011-02-27 19:44:51

AP Photo/Nousha Salimi It was the weekend of cool tennis trophies! Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer won the very impressive dhow (sailboat) and jambiya (dagger) trophies at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships this Saturday. You miffed Fed fans o > read more

UNBEATABLE NOVAK DJOKOVIC CHAMP OVER FEDERER IN DUBAI

Published on 2011-02-26 15:31:55

AP Photo/Nousha Salimi via Daylife.com Well, Roger was right: there were a few good rallies. But mostly, Novak Djokovic kicked butt on serve, leaving the rallies to Roger Federer’s service games (and winning a lot of them). The Serb took out th > read more

LOOKING FORWARD TO: FEDERER VS. DJOKOVIC IN DUBAI FINAL

Published on 2011-02-26 02:23:10

Roger Federer of Switzerland waves after winning his semi-final match against Richard Gasquet of France at the ATP Dubai Tennis Championships, February 25, 2011. REUTERS/Saleh Salem (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) A rematch, already > read more

VIDEO: DJOKOVIC AND FEDERER AT DUBAI PLAYER PARTY

Published on 2011-02-24 02:13:03

My least favorite type of player party video – the cheesy guitar music and no talking. At least there’s some Nole dancing in the end. And the food looks fab! Novak Djokovic danced his way out of a tight three setter vs. Feliciano Lopez on > read more

VIDEOS: FEDERER DUBAI GLAMOUR SHOTS, CONFIDENT DJOKOVIC, BLISSED OUT DAVYDENKO

Published on 2011-02-23 02:47:18

Roger Federer of Switzerland hits a return to Somdev Devvarman of India during their match at the ATP Dubai Tennis Championships, February 22, 2011. REUTERS/Saleh Salem (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) I’m liking the yellow. . > read more

TOUGH, LOVED: MARIO ANCIC RETIRES FROM TENNIS AT 26

Published on 2011-02-23 02:19:46

“Super” Mario Ancic will officially announce his retirement from tennis Wednesday in a press conference in his hometown of Split, Croatia. The 26-year-old, who never quite got his mojo back after suffering from mononucleosis at the beginn > read more

NOVAK DJOKOVIC AND GIRLFRIEND JELENA RISTIC SWIM WITH DOLPHINS

Published on 2011-02-21 11:48:24

Novak Djokovic and girlfriend Jelena Ristic visited the Dolphin Bay at Atlantis, The Palm on Monday. Also joining them was Nole’s younger brother Marko Djokovic who is playing doubles with his older brother at the Dubai tournament. They swam wi > read more

WEEKEND WINNERS: RODDICK OVER RAONIC, UNSTOPPABLE SODERLING, NO. ONE WOZNIACKI WINS

Published on 2011-02-21 02:13:50

AP Photo/Mark Humphrey via Daylife Pretty crazy how well Canadian tennis has been doing this year: three Canadians in three finals this weekend, all in Memphis. Though he lost to Andy Roddick in the men’s final, Milos Raonic is set to break int > read more

ROGER FEDERER FEELS MORE LIKE JUNIOR THAN THIRTYSOMETHING

Published on 2011-02-21 01:12:01

AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili via Daylife Roger Federer is back from vacation and ready to be top seed in this week’s ATP 500 in Dubai. He’s pictured above during his Dubai presser, looking fairly relaxed, per usual. After enjoying a few weeks > read more

VIDEO: ANDY RODDICK HITS BEST SHOT OF HIS LIFE IN MEMPHIS FINAL

Published on 2011-02-21 01:07:01

Andy Roddick won in Memphis this weekend, beating the young up-and-comer Milos Raonic 7-6(7), 6-7(11), 7-5 in the final. This is how the veteran American won his 30th career title: Yeah he was bloody and bruised afterwards, but dang, that felt good ( > read more

TENNIS TV SCHEDULE: 2011 DUBAI, QATAR, ACAPULCO, DEL RAY BEACH

Published on 2011-02-21 01:04:41

Tennis TV Schedule: 2011 Dubai, Qatar, Acapulco, Del Ray Beach TV coverage of the 2011 Dubai, Qatar, Acapulco, Del Ray Beach tennis tournaments will be airing on the Tennis Channel. Live TV coverage will not begin until the quarterfinals. Earlier cov > read more

TENNIS LIVE STREAMING: 2011 DUBAI, QATAR, ACAPULCO, DEL RAY BEACH

Published on 2011-02-21 00:26:24

Tennis Live Streaming: 2011 Dubai, Qatar Open, Acapulco, Del Ray Beach TennisTV will be providing premium tennis live streaming for the 2011 Dubai, Qatar, Acapulco, and Del Ray Beach tennis tournaments. TennisTV is $19.99 per month or pay $129.95 per > read more

TONY GODSICK: ROGER FEDERER’S PASSPORT KEY TO FINANCIAL SUCCESS

Published on 2011-02-18 12:26:17

In an article published this week by SwissInfo delves into Roger Federer’s finances and his growing corporate appeal. Some facts and figures from the piece: He’s earned $61,657,232 in prize money alone since 1998. Swiss business magazine > read more

SERVES AND RETURNS: IS WOZNIACKI THE NEXT JANKOVIC – OR CLIJSTERS?

Published on 2011-02-15 00:26:53

Flushing Meadows New York US Open Tennis 2010 Day 12 10/09/10 A bemused Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) as she loses semi-final match Photo Roger Parker Fotosports International Hey everyone, it’s Van with another Serves and Returns for you that I thi > read more

JUSTINE HENIN IN MOURNING OVER TENNIS RETRIEMENT, CONSIDERING SURGERY

Published on 2011-02-14 23:02:40

Retired Belgian tennis player Justine Henin addresses a news conference in Brussels February 14, 2011.Former world number one Henin has quit tennis, for a second time, after doctors advised her to end her career due to an injured elbow. REUTERS/Thier > read more

WEEKEND WINNERS: RAONIC, KVITOVA RISE UP, SODERLING BEATS TSONGA

Published on 2011-02-14 02:41:21

AP Photo/Paul Sakuma via Daylife We enjoyed a great bunch of finals this weekend, as the tour rolls on after Australia. Young Canadian, Milos Raonic, made waves last month with his fourth round (plus qualifying) effort Down Under. He’s shown no > read more

MEDIA ROUND UP: TSONGA STIRS THE POT, TEARFUL NADAL, DOIN IT DOLGOPOLOV STYLE

Published on 2011-02-10 02:21:00

Tennis champion Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with his Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award during the Laureus World Sports Awards at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi February 7, 2011. REUTERS/Jumana El-Heloueh (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Tags: SPOR > read more

VIDEO: RAFAEL NADAL WINS LAUREUS WORLD SPORTSMAN

Published on 2011-02-07 23:18:37

Tennis champion Rafael Nadal of Spain poses with his Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award during the Laureus World Sports Awards at Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi February 7, 2011. REUTERS/Jumana El-Heloueh (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Tags: SPOR > read more

VIDEO: BALL HITS CAROLINE WOZNIACKI IN THE FACE AT FEDCUP

Published on 2011-02-07 18:55:19

Ouch! This video says it alone. I’ve been hit in the stomach or leg before, but never would’ve imagined a pro, especially Caroline Wozniacki’s level, would get hit in the face. > read more

VIDEOS: WHEN THEY WERE YOUNG. FEDERER, NADAL, CLIJSTERS, RODDICK, DJOKOVIC, MONFILS

Published on 2011-02-07 09:02:19

Happy Monday. Fritters was inspired by Jon Wertheim’s Baby Nole tweet and rounded up some videos of the tennis stars when they were young. Don’t miss baby Gael! Kim Clijsters age 9: Kim Clijsters various ages: Roger Federer age 17: Roger > read more

TENNIS TV SCHEDULE: 2011 ATP ROTTERDAM, WTA PARIS OPEN, ATP SAP OPEN, WTA PATTAYA, ATP BRASIL OPEN

Published on 2011-02-07 04:28:00

TENNIS TV SCHEDULE: 2011 ATP ROTTERDAM, WTA PARIS OPEN, ATP SAP OPEN, ATP BRASIL OPEN, WTA PATTAYA There are alot of tennis tournaments happening this week. Biggest two are the ATP Rotterdam(500) and the WTA Paris Open(Premiere Tier). Followed by the > read more

TENNIS LIVE STREAMING: 2011 ATP ROTTERDAM, WTA PARIS OPEN, ATP SAP OPEN, ATP BRASIL OPEN, WTA PATTAYA

Published on 2011-02-07 04:27:48

TENNIS LIVE STREAMING: 2011 ATP ROTTERDAM, WTA PARIS OPEN, ATP SAP OPEN, ATP BRASIL OPEN, WTA PATTAYA TennisTV and ESPN3 will be providing premium tennis live streaming for the 2011 ATP Rotterdam. TennisTV is $19.99 per month or pay $129.95 per year > read more

MEDIA ROUNDUP: SERENA’S RETURN, NADAL UPDATE, JANKOVIC SPERM BANK AD

Published on 2011-02-03 19:37:52

Gung hay fat choy! Happy Chinese New Years! Sorry for the quiet times on GTT after the Australian Open. The Freaky team have been a little MIA due to our day jobs, but I thought I’d put together a quick media roundup of tennis news from around > read more

NIKE CLASH OF CHAMPIONS WITH NADAL, FEDERER, SERENA, AND SHARAPOVA

Published on 2011-02-03 17:35:33

Four of the brightest stars in professional tennis are scheduled to perform in Oregon next month. World No.1 Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams are expected to be part of the “NIKE Clash of the Champions” event, set fo > read more

UNRIVALED: NOVAK DJOKOVIC DISMANTLES ANDY MURRAY TO TAKE AUSTRALIAN OPEN TITLE

Published on 2011-01-31 01:52:30

Novak Djokovic of Serbia jubilates his three set win over Andy Murray of Great Britain in the mens singles final match at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 30 January 2011. EPA/BARBARA WALTON fotoglif958925 The > read more

BEAUTIFUL CHAMPION: KIM CLIJSTERS AUSTRALIAN OPEN PHOTO SHOOT

Published on 2011-01-30 02:23:20

Kim Clijsters of Belgium poses with her Australian open tennis tournament trophy at Brighton beach in Melbourne January 30, 2011. REUTERS/Mick Tsikas (AUSTRALIA – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) Wow Kim, winning looks great on you. The dress ain’t ba > read more

POSTSCRIPT: FEDERER LOSES TO DJOKOVIC AND. . .

Published on 2011-01-27 21:18:18

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates a point against Roger Federer of Switzerland during their men semi final match at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 27 January 2011. Djokovic beats Federer in three sets head > read more

DREAMS, DELAYED: MISSING THE RAFA SLAM AND JUSTINE HENIN, LI NA INTO THE FINAL

Published on 2011-01-27 02:40:53

(FILE) A file photograph of Justine Henin of Belgium reacting after losing her match to Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia in their women’s third round match at the Australian Open Tennis Tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 21 January 2011. Henin re > read more

JUSTINE HENIN RETIRES FROM TENNIS AGAIN!

Published on 2011-01-26 11:16:39

Yikes. The tennis gods must be angry. Rafa goes down to Ferrer with a left hamstring injury and now this. Justine Henin annouced today that she is retiring from tennis for a second time due to the elbow injury she sustained last season after slipping > read more

BREAKING: RAFAEL NADAL STRUGGLING WITH INJURY AT THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN. LOSES TO DAVID FERRER

Published on 2011-01-26 04:00:30

YIKES! During the first set against David Ferrer at 1-2, Rafael Nadal walked off the court to get treatment for an injury. Apparently a left hamstring injury according to several tennis media twitter feeds. (@AustralianOpen, @TennisReporters, @NeilHa > read more

AUSTRALIAN OPEN ORDER OF PLAY DAY 11: THURSDAY 26 JANUARY

Published on 2011-01-26 02:15:26

AUSTRALIAN OPEN ORDER OF PLAY DAY 11: THURSDAY 26 JANUARY It’s Roger Federer vs Novak Djokovic in the semifinals. Will this be semifinals revenge for Roger? Or a repeat of the USO semifinals? Caroline Wozniacki will be taking on Na Li from Chin > read more

SO SHE LOST: SCHIAVONE STILL AWESOME AT AUSTRALIAN OPEN

Published on 2011-01-25 02:44:38

Italy’s Francesca Schiavone celebrates a point against Denmark’s Caroline Wozniacki during their quarter final match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, on 25 January 2011. EPA/DAVID CROSLING AUSTRALIA AND NE > read more

SERVES AND RETURNS: DID AMERICAN TENNIS JUST DIE IN AUSTRALIA?

Published on 2011-01-25 02:34:30

Andy Roddick of the U.S. reacts during his match against Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne in this January 23, 2011 file photo. American tennis has less depth than in any previous era and while st > read more

AUSTRALIAN OPEN ORDER OF PLAY DAY 10: WEDNESDAY 25 JANUARY

Published on 2011-01-25 02:33:33

AUSTRALIAN OPEN ORDER OF PLAY DAY 10: WEDNESDAY 25 JANUARY Rod Laver Arena 11:00 AM Start Women’s Singles – Quarterfinals Petra Kvitova(CZE)[25] vs. Vera Zvonareva(RUS)[2] Not Before:12:30 PM Women’s Singles – Quarterfinals Ag > read more

NO WORRIES: RAFAEL NADAL LOVES BEING A SEX SYMBOL

Published on 2011-01-25 01:44:46

Fans of Rafael Nadal of Spain cheer during his match against Marin Cilic of Croatia at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 24, 2011. REUTERS/Mick Tsikas (AUSTRALIA – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) After a great, sweat-free win over > read more

VIDEO: NADAL AND FEDERER MEET DURING AUSTRALIAN OPEN PRACTICE SESSION

Published on 2011-01-25 01:26:48

Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer met during back-to-back practice sessions at the Australian Open on Monday. Will these guys be shaking hands over the net in a few days? I’m assuming you all check out the New York Times before landing here, but j > read more

AUSTRALIAN OPEN ORDER OF PLAY DAY 9: TUESDAY 25 JANUARY

Published on 2011-01-24 02:48:42

AUSTRALIAN OPEN ORDER OF PLAY DAY 9: TUESDAY 25 JANUARY Alert! Alert! Battle of the Swiss! Federer vs Wawrinka! Battle of the coaches! Anacone vs Lundgren! Wozniacki vs Schiavone and Djokovic vs Berdych will also be exciting! Don’t forget to se > read more

AUSTRALIAN OPEN DAY 7 NOTES: WAWRINKA’S SECRET WEAPON, 4:44, WOZNIACKI SWIPED BY KANGAROO

Published on 2011-01-23 17:24:34

Francesca Schiavone of Italy celebrates a point against Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia during their Women’s Singles fourth round match at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 23 January 2011. Schiavone beat K > read more

AUSTRALIAN OPEN ORDER OF PLAY DAY 8: MONDAY 24 JANUARY

Published on 2011-01-23 14:13:33

AUSTRALIAN OPEN ORDER OF PLAY DAY 8: MONDAY 24 JANUARY Sorry guys, working weekends and dealing with internet issues don’t make for prompt posting! I’m still processing Sam Stosur’s loss, Roger’s four sets over Robredo and that amazing Schiav > read more

AUSTRALIAN OPEN DAY 6 NOTES: SAY IT AIN’T SO JO, DOUBLES DRAMA WITH LOPEZ AND PAES, WHO IS MILOS RAONIC?

Published on 2011-01-22 03:49:56

France’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga cools down during his third round match against Alexander Dolgopolov of Ukraine at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 22 January 2011. EPA/DAVID CROSLING AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT foto > read more

AUSTRALIAN OPEN ORDER OF PLAY DAY 7: SUNDAY 23 JANUARY

Published on 2011-01-22 02:11:17

Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland returns a serve to Gael Monfils of France during their match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 21, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) You know we’re ge > read more

AUSTRALIAN OPEN DAY 5 NOTES: WOZNIACKI GETS PERSONAL, DJOKOVIC DANCES, FEDERER MONEY

Published on 2011-01-21 03:01:18

Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark hits a return to Dominika Cibulkova of Slovakia during their match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 21, 2011. REUTERS/David Gray (AUSTRALIA – Tags: SPORT TENNIS IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PIC > read more

AUSTRALIAN OPEN ORDER OF PLAY DAY 6: SATURDAY 22 JANUARY

Published on 2011-01-21 02:32:59

AUSTRALIAN OPEN ORDER OF PLAY DAY 6: SATURDAY 22 JANUARY Dubs, dubs, and more dubs. It’s all about doubles today. Looks like they are packing in as many doubles matches as possible. It’s always fun to see who picks who to play dubs and mi > read more

VIDEO: SERENA WILLIAMS ENGAGED TO COMMON?

Published on 2011-01-20 23:42:20

Serena and Common getting married? We’ve heard that rumor before – way back in July, 2008. But this interview with Serena’s bestie, Selita Ebanks, from this week’s Wendy (I’m-assuming-no-relation) Williams Show is sure t > read more

PHOTOS: RAFAEL NADAL FOR ARMANI

Published on 2011-01-20 18:02:12

Photo via ElPais.com HOLY HOTNESS. Really that’s all I have to say about these photos of Rafael Nadal modeling for Armani underwear. Oh, and big thanks to LongLiveKingRog and “M” for sending me the links for the ultimate Tennis Hunk > read more

AUSTRALIAN OPEN ORDER OF PLAY DAY 5: FRIDAY 21 JANUARY

Published on 2011-01-20 00:52:12

AUSTRALIAN OPEN ORDER OF PLAY DAY 5: FRIDAY 21 JANUARY Really fun full line-up of good matches! Matches highlighted for your convenience! Rod Laver Arena 11:00 AM Start Women’s Singles – 3rd Round Caroline Wozniacki(DEN)[1] vs. Dominika C > read more

VIDEO: ROGER FEDERER POST MATCH INTERVIEW WITH JIM COURIER

Published on 2011-01-19 14:15:28

Sweet relief. It was all over Roger Federer’s face (and probably mine) during this on-court interview with Jim Courier after Fed beating Gilles Simon in five sets. I like Jim’s work, but I have to agree with this comment by “Trippyl > read more

WHILE I WAS SLEEPING: FEDERER NEEDS FIVE FOR SIMON

Published on 2011-01-19 10:54:50

Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts after winning against Gilles Simon of France at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 19, 2011. REUTERS/David Gray (AUSTRALIA – Tags: SPORT TENNIS IMAGE OF THE DAY TOP PICTURE) Oh my good > read more

AUSTRALIAN OPEN ORDER OF PLAY DAY 4: THURSDAY 20 JANUARY

Published on 2011-01-19 02:22:21

Robin Soderling of Sweden reacts during his match against Potito Starace of Italy at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 18, 2011. REUTERS/Daniel Munoz (AUSTRALIA – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) Few things make me happier than seei > read more

AUSTRALIAN OPEN DAY 3: TWO GREAT TIEBREAKS, ONE BAD DRESS, WERTHEIM’S NEW BOOK!

Published on 2011-01-19 02:03:26

Australia’s Lleyton Hewitt (R) shakes hands with David Nalbandian (L) of Argentina after their first round match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 18 January 2011. Nalbandian won in five sets. EPA/JOE CASTRO AUST > read more

2011 AUSTRALIAN OPEN ORDER OF PLAY DAY THREE: WEDNESDAY 19 JANUARY

Published on 2011-01-18 01:20:47

Justine Henin of Belgium gestures during her match against Sania Mirza of India at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne January 17, 2011. REUTERS/Petar Kujundzic (AUSTRALIA – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) There are some tasty second round m > read more

AUSTRALIAN OPEN DAY 2: RETIREMENTS, RADWANSKA RACQUET MISHAP, BEST FOR LAST?

Published on 2011-01-18 01:20:11

Rafael Nadal (L) of Spain consoles opponent Marcos Daniel of Brazil as Daniel leaves the court and retires due to injury from their first round match at the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament on center court Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Au > read more

AUSTRALIAN OPEN DAY ONE: FEDERER FANATICISM, SHARAPOVA SHAKES THE SLEAZE, FIVE SET HIJINKS

Published on 2011-01-17 03:51:52

Switzerland’s Roger Federer thanks the crowd after beating Lukas Lacko of Slovakia in their first round match at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne, an. 17, 2011. Federer won the match 6-1, 6-1, 6-3. EPA/MARTIN PHILBEY AUSTRALIA > read more

2011 AUSTRALIAN OPEN: ORDER OF PLAY DAY 2 TUESDAY, 18 JANUARY

Published on 2011-01-17 03:00:15

Photo by REUTERS/Petar Kujundzic 2011 AUSTRALIAN OPEN: ORDER OF PLAY DAY 2 TUESDAY, 18 JANUARY Tons more juicy match-ups for the 2nd day of the Australian Open. Highlighted matches are what team freaky are watching or hoping to watch. Enjoy peeps! Ro > read more

Photos: Rally for Relief brings tennis family together at Australian Open

Published on 2011-01-16 00:30:48

Rafael Nadal of Spain (2nd R), Roger Federer of Switzerland, Sam Stosur (R) of Austrlia and Kim Clijsters of Belgium (L) embrace at a Rally for Relief tennis match to raise money for victims of Australia’s flood disaster ahead of the Australian > read more

Video: Ana Ivanovic Bikini Cannonballs

Published on 2011-01-16 00:20:03

Stop the presses! Forget Rally for Relief, Day One of the Aussie Open and/or the Rafa Slam and behold this video of Ana Ivanovic doing some very mediocre cannonballs into the pool at the Melbourne Hilton. VIDEO: Ana Ivanovic’s wild water bombin > read more

2011 Australian Open: Order of Play – Day 1 Monday, 17 January

Published on 2011-01-15 23:57:51

2011 AO: Order of Play Day 1: Monday, 17 January An exciting first day of the Australian Open. So much tennis! Where to start! I’ve highlighted some obvious top seeds to watch and a few interesting match-ups. Enjoy peeps! Rod Laver Arena 11:00 > read more

VIDEO: THE RAFAEL NADAL SHIRTLESS PRACTICE SESSION POST!

Published on 2011-01-15 03:25:17

I should have posted this first thing – Judy even sent me the video in the morning – but I got distracted by the draw and Darren Cahill. So here we have it: Rafael Nadal practicing shirtless on Rod Laver Arena!!!! Let the sun shine in! He > read more

WTA IN MELBOURNE: DEFIANTLY SUNNY WOZNIACKI, REGRETFUL HENIN, SHARAPOVA WTF

Published on 2011-01-15 03:03:26

Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark, world tennis’ number one ranked female player, returns the ball during a practise session on center court at Melbourne Park ahead of the Australian Open grand slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 14 Jan > read more

DANNII MINOGUE STYLES VICTORIA AZARENKA

Published on 2011-01-15 02:51:36

For some silly reason Kylie Minogue’s sister, Dannii Minogue, who is also a singer/songwriter, styles Victoria Azarenka in one of her dresses from a line she calls “Project D”. Photos by Graham Denholm/Getty Images via Daylife > read more

DJOKOVIC IN MELBOURNE: THERE ARE NO EXCUSES ANYMORE

Published on 2011-01-15 01:58:47

ovic will take part in the Australian Open Tennis tournament starting on January 17. EPA/JOE CASTRO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT fotoglif886097 Novak Djokovic finished 2010 with a bang (and a haircut) as he led Serbia to its first ever Davis Cup vic > read more

NADAL IN MELBOURNE: I’M NOT THE FAVORITE

Published on 2011-01-15 01:21:12

Rafael Nadal of Spain answers questions during a press conference ahead of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 15 January 2011. World tennis’ number one player, Nadal has his sights on winning the Grand Sla > read more

FEDERER IN MELBOURNE: NADAL SHOULD BE THE FAVORITE

Published on 2011-01-15 01:14:49

Roger Federer of Switzerland answers a question during a press conference ahead of the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, 15 January 2011. Federer is the defending champion of the Australia Open and currently ranked > read more

COACH DARREN CAHILL ANALYZES ANNACONE-FEDERER, PICKS NADAL AS CLEAR FAVORITE IN MELBOURNE

Published on 2011-01-14 16:56:28

Roger Federer (R) of Switzerland talks to his coach Paul Annacone during a training session at Melbourne Park January 13, 2011 ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament, which begins on Jan 17. REUTERS/Petar Kujundzic (AUSTRALIA – Tags: SP > read more

2011 AUSTRALIAN OPEN DRAWS

Published on 2011-01-14 11:12:04

And the draws are out! I’m off to work, so no time for a detailed analysis (or really, any analysis) but I’m looking forward to hearing what you have to say. Also, I’ll update this later when I’m not running late to a meeting! > read more

VIDEO: AUSTRALIAN OPEN RALLY FOR RELIEF PRESS CONFERENCE

Published on 2011-01-13 00:38:23

Aussie stars Pat Rafter and Sam Stosur held a press conference on Wednesday at the Medibank International Sydney tournament, announcing Sunday’s Rally for Relief exhibition and ongoing two week long fundraising campaign to support victims of th > read more

NADAL, SERENA, CLIJSTERS, HENIN, WOZNIACKI, VERGEER NOMINATED FOR LAUREUS AWARDS

Published on 2011-01-12 04:34:23

Spain’s Rafael Nadal celebrates winning the men’s singles final against Czech Thomas Berdych at the Wimbledon championships in Wimbledon on July 4, 2010.Nadal beat Berdych 6-3,7-5,6-4. UPI/Hugo Philpott Ah yes, the European ESPYS. Except > read more

FEDERER COACH PAUL ANNACONE ADMITS TO PINCHING HIMSELF

Published on 2011-01-12 03:45:36

lbourne, Australia, 11 January 2011. Federer will take part in the Australian Open Tennis tournament starting on January 17. EPA/JOE CASTRO AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND OUT fotoglif886099 Roger Federer’s coach, Paul Anncone, spoke with reporters o > read more

2011 AUSTRALIAN OPEN TV SCHEDULE

Published on 2011-01-12 03:39:06

2011 Australian Open TV Schedule on ESPN2 HD Cliff Drysdale – who has been with ESPN since its first tennis telecast in 1979 – and sportscasting legend Dick Enberg lead the ESPN2 team.  Chris Fowler will again host and call select matches, with > read more

FREE LIVE STREAMING: AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2011

Published on 2011-01-12 03:35:33

Free Live Streaming: Australian Open 2011 2011 on ESPN3.com ESPN3.com will again provide broadband coverage of no fewer than seven live feeds (including a simulcast of ESPN2’s live coverage) from various courts – including the women’s and men > read more

ROGER FEDERER PLANNING TENNIS EXHIBITION FOR AUSTRALIAN FLOOD VICTIMS

Published on 2011-01-12 02:49:35

Roger Federer of Switzerland prepares to hit the ball during a training session at Melbourne Park January 12, 2011 ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament, which begins on Jan 17. REUTERS/Petar Kujundzic (AUSTRALIA) Last year it was “Hit > read more

VIDEO: ROGER FEDERER PRACTICES ON ROD LAVER ARENA

Published on 2011-01-11 13:24:06

Roger Federer practices on Rod Laver Arena in his new Nike outfit sans shirt. Some lucky british teenager named George Morgan got to be his hitting partner according to the Australian Open website. Thanks to GTT regular Judy for the tip! Enjoy! > read more

TENNIS TV SCHEDULE: SYDNEY, ATP AUCKLAND, KOOYONG CLASSIC

Published on 2011-01-10 01:45:45

Australia’s Samantha Stosur adjusts her glasses during her match against Belgium’s Yanina Wickmayer at the Sydney International tennis tournament January 10, 2011. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) It’s the > read more

TENNIS LIVE STREAMING: 2011 MEDIBANK INTERNATIONAL SYDNEY, KOOYONG CLASSIC, WTA HOBART, ATP AUCKLAND

Published on 2011-01-10 01:14:56

TENNIS LIVE STREAMING: 2011 MEDIBANK INTERNATIONAL SYDNEY, KOOYONG CLASSIC, WTA HOBART, ATP AUCKLAND A really busy week of tennis just before the 2011 Australian Open. Looks like TennisTV has a live streaming available for the ATP Auckland Open, ATP > read more

SERVES AND RETURNS: WAY DOWN OR REBOUND FOR MARIA SHARAPOVA

Published on 2011-01-09 03:00:01

Photo by Sandra Mu/Getty Images via Daylife Hello, and a happy belated new year to you, GTT readers! It’s Van with the first S&R for 2011. It seems like only yesterday we were talking about ’10: Man, that quote-unquote offseason is sh > read more

VIDEO: CROSS DRESSING NICOLAS MAHUT THE QUEEN OF HOPMAN CUP

Published on 2011-01-08 17:55:43

John Isner and Bethanie Mattek-Sands may be this year’s champs in Perth but Mademoiselle Nicolas Mahut is the Queen of Hopman Cup: (Thanks, Judy!) Mahut supposedly borrowed the dress from his partner Kristina Mladenovic and the socks from Betha > read more

WEEKEND WINNERS: FEDERER WINS TITLE IN DOHA, NADAL DOUBLES CHAMP

Published on 2011-01-08 17:54:45

onMobil ATP Open tennis tournament at Khalifa Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha, Qatar, 08 January 2011. Federer won 6-3 and 6-4. EPA/STRINGER fotoglif879025 Stockholm, Basel, London, and now Doha – Roger Federer’s won four of his last fi > read more

VIDEO: FERNANDO VERDASCO DOES HEAD AND SHOULDERS

Published on 2011-01-06 20:49:22

Fernando Verdasco gives the All Spice guy a run for his money in his new sport for Head and Shoulders. And it really is funny – intentionally! (That strategically placed tennis book! “Pasión!” The Zoolander look in the mirror (don& > read more

VIDEO: ROGER FEDERER ON PAUL ANNACONE’S AGGRESSIVE PLAN

Published on 2011-01-05 01:17:41

Roger Federer recently sat down with CNN to discuss his new-ish coaching situation with Paul Annacone. He had some interesting comments on Paul’s aggressive strategy for his game. It sounds like they’re going hot and heavy into 2011. Than > read more

VIDEO: ROGER FEDERER TWEENER COMPENDIUM *UPDATED*

Published on 2011-01-04 21:41:52

Roger Federer of Switzerland reacts after winning his match against Thomas Schoorel of Netherlands at the Qatar Open tennis tournament in Doha January 4, 2011. REUTERS/Jamal Saidi (QATAR – Tags: SPORT TENNIS) Another year, another tweener. Roge > read more

PHOTO OF THE DAY: VENUS WILLIAMS FIRES GUN OVER HONG KONG

Published on 2011-01-04 01:28:56

REUTERS/Bobby Yip via Daylife I completely forgot about the Hong Kong Tennis Classic until I came across this photo. Well done, Communications Director! Here’s the caption: Tennis players Li Na of China (2nd L), Aravane Rezai of France (2nd R) > read more

TENNIS TV SCHEDULE: 2011 HOPMAN CUP, BRISBANE INTERNATIONAL, ATP CHENNAI OPEN, WTA AUCKLAND

Published on 2011-01-03 01:11:59

Photo via HopmanCup.com Tennis Channel is serving up a smorgasbord of Australian Open tune ups this week – broadcasting bits of the ATP’s Chennai Open, the WTA’s tourny in Auckland and some co-ed fun at both the Hopman Cup and the c > read more

THE ELEGANT ROGER FEDERER: I’D RATHER PLAY UGLY AND WIN

Published on 2011-01-03 00:57:46

n London, Britain, 21 November 2010. EPA/ANDY RAIN fotoglif788686 Roger Federer gave a fairly expansive press conference before the exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi this past weekend. (Roger ended up losing the final to Rafael Nadal in two tiebreak > read more

VIDEO: ROGER FEDERER AND RAFAEL NADAL PLAY ON WATER

Published on 2011-01-02 23:56:51

I thought last year’s flying carpet stunt was the limit, but apparently the ATP spent the past twelve months thinking of an even more precarious (looking) season opening promo for Roger and Rafa to engage in. When I first saw this, I thought &# > read more

FEDERER AND NADAL RING IN 2011 – LOOKING BACK AT 2010

Published on 2010-12-31 22:18:57

And I thought these guys would be sick of each other by now. . . Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will play their third exhibition match in two weeks when they face off in tomorrow’s New Year’s Day final at the Mubadala World Tennis Champio > read more