Safina Will Return to No. 1 in Two Weeks
Serena Williams may be No. 1 now, but it’s not going to last. Serena, who just pulled ahead of Dinara by five points this week, will simply have to do better than Dinara in Doha …
Henin Already the #3 Favorite at 2010 Australian Open
How weak has the WTA been this year? So weak that according to ladbrokes.com three of their four favorites for the women at the 2010 Australian Open didn’t even play the event last year! That’s …
Two Spots Remain for Year-End ATP London Masters
Based on the latest ATP Race rankings (below), looks like the top six players including Andy Roddick are in leaving just two spots remaining in the eight-man London field next month.
But there’s still plenty of …
Andy Murray Can Still Become No. 1 at the US Open
Despite his loss to Roger Federer in the Cincinnati semifinals, and despite Federer’s eventual tournament win, world No. 2 Andy Murray can still overtake the Swiss in the rankings at the US Open.
For Murray …
ESPN Tennis Team Reveal Greatest US Open Memories
Some U.S. memories from the ESPN2 commentating team. ESPN2 will televise the US Open for the first time this year starting on August 31 with approximately 100 hours of coverage.
Darren Cahill – Andre’s Final Stand
“My …
Tale of the Tape: Serena v. Safina
Thanks to WTA fellas Kevin and Danny for the chart below comparing Serena’s results against Safina’s. Big edge for Serena in Slam play but the real disparity is looking at Dinara’s tour-only points vs. Serena’s, …
When Will Serena Pass Safina for No. 1?
Now that Roger Federer has kids and Rafael Nadal’s confirmed to play in Canada, the hot question is when will Serena Williams and her three Slams finally pass Dinara Safina for the No. 1 …
Calling a Trainer Will Cost You on the WTA
You are not the only one paying for health care. The WTA has apparently added a rule this year requiring players to pay up for trainer visits.
According to what ESPN’s Mary Carillo and Mary Jo …
Most Aces Hit in a Tennis Match
Ivo Karlovic has done it again, crushing 47 aces yesterday in a 67 46 64 76 75 victory over James Blake in Davis Cup quarterfinal play.
Just six weeks “Dr. Ivo” smashed a record 55 in …
2009 Wimbledon Facts and Figures
From the Wimbledon Publicity office:
Aces - most
* Men: Andy Roddick 187 (from 7 matches)
* Ladies: Serena Williams 72 (from 7 matches – a new Championship record)
* Roger Federer served the most Aces in a final …