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WTT Results: Tuesday, July 19

(Home teams in capital letters)

FINAL RESULTS - All matches complete:

Washington Kastles def. NEW YORK SPORTIMES 21-20 (7-6 STB)

Mixed Doubles - Travis Parrott\Martina Hingis (Sportimes) def. Serena Williams\Leander Paes (Kastles) 5-4

Women's Doubles - Rennae Stubbs\Serena Williams (Kastles) def. Martina Hingis\Katie O Brien (Sportimes) 5-2

Men's Singles - Jesse Witten (Sportimes) def. Bobby Reynolds (Kastles) 5-4

Women's Singles - Serena Williams (Kastles) def. Martina Hingis (Sportimes) 5-3

Men's Doubles - Jesse Witten\Travis Parrott (Sportimes) def. Leander Paes\Bobby Reynolds (Kastles) 5-2

Supertiebreaker - Men's Doubles - Bobby Reynolds\Leander Paes (Kastles) def. Travis Parrott\Jesse Witten (Sportimes) 1-0 (7-6)

Kansas City Explorers def. PHILADELPHIA FREEDOMS 21-17

Mixed Doubles - Mike Bryan\Kveta Peschke (Explorers) def. Nathan Healey\Lisa Raymond (Freedoms) 5-1

Women's Doubles - Jarmila Gajdosova\Kveta Peschke (Explorers) def. Beatrice Capra\Lisa Raymond (Freedoms) 5-4

Men's Doubles - Bob Bryan\Mike Bryan (Explorers) def. Nathan Healey\Brendan Evans (Freedoms) 5-3

Women's Singles - Beatrice Capra (Freedoms) def. Jarmila Gajdosova (Explorers) 5-1

Men's Singles - Alex Kuznetsov (Explorers) def. Brendan Evans (Freedoms) 5-4

Sacramento Capitals def. SPRINGFIELD LASERS 25-7

Mixed Doubles - Mark Knowles\Vania King (Capitals) def. Carly Gullickson\Rik De Voest (Lasers) 5-1

Women's Singles - Vania King (Capitals) def. Lilia Osterloh (Lasers) 5-0

Men's Doubles - Mark Knowles\Dusan Vemic (Capitals) def. Rik De Voest\Doug Elly (Lasers) 5-3

Women's Doubles - Vania King\Yasmin Schnack (Capitals) def. Carly Gullickson\Lilia Osterloh (Lasers) 5-0

Men's Singles - Dusan Vemic (Capitals) def. Rik De Voest (Lasers) 5-3

ST LOUIS ACES def. Newport Beach Breakers 21-11

Men's Singles - Mark Philippoussis (Aces) def. Lester Cook (Breakers) 5-2

Women's Singles - Anne Keothavong (Breakers) def. Varvara Lepchenko (Aces) 5-1

Men's Doubles - Mark Philippoussis\Jean-Julien Rojer (Aces) def. Lester Cook\Travis Rettenmaier (Breakers) 5-2

Women's Doubles - Liezel Huber\Varvara Lepchenko (Aces) def. Anne Keothavong\Marie-Eve Pelletier (Breakers) 5-1

Mixed Doubles - Liezel Huber\Jean-Julien Rojer (Aces) def. Marie-Eve Pelletier\Travis Rettenmaier (Breakers) 5-1

For up-to-date standings, click here.

Next Matches: 7/20/2011

Washington Kastles @ NEW YORK SPORTIMES, 7:00 PM (EDT)

Springfield Lasers @ NEWPORT BEACH BREAKERS, 7:15 PM (PDT)

Boston Lobsters @ SACRAMENTO CAPITALS, 7:30 PM (PDT)

St. Louis Aces @ KANSAS CITY EXPLORERS, 7:35 PM (CDT)

For live scoring and complete player / match statistics, please visit www.WTT.com

Photo: Benjamin Snyder

Originally published on WTT.com

Source: http://feeds.tennis.com/~r/tenniscom-features/~3/hYV2Xt-j8Ps/

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Banned

Former Top 100 player Robert Kendrick suspended for a year by the ITF after testing positive for a banned stimulant.

Source: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/43946137/ns/sports-tennis/

Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/more-sport/tennis/2011/07/04/novak-djokovic-takes-wimbledon-2011-title-to-end-rafael-nadal-and-roger-federer-dominance-115875-23246330/

WTT Results: Weekend Scores, July 16 - 17

(Home teams in capital letters)

FINAL RESULTS - All matches complete:

KANSAS CITY EXPLORERS def. Springfield Lasers 21-13 (OT)

Men's Singles - Rik De Voest (Lasers) def. Ricardo Mello (Explorers) 5-2

Women's Doubles - Madison Brengle\Kveta Peschke (Explorers) def. Carly Gullickson\Lilia Osterloh (Lasers) 5-1

Mixed Doubles - Kveta Peschke\Alex Kuznetsov (Explorers) def. Carly Gullickson\Rik De Voest (Lasers) 5-2

Women's Singles - Madison Brengle (Explorers) def. Lilia Osterloh (Lasers) 5-0

Men's Doubles - Jean Andersen\Rik De Voest (Lasers) def. Alex Kuznetsov\Ricardo Mello (Explorers) 5-3

Overtime - Men's Doubles - Alex Kuznetsov\Ricardo Mello (Explorers) def. Jean Andersen\Rik De Voest (Lasers) 1-0

Kansas City Explorers @ NEW YORK SPORTIMES (in Albany), 7:30 PM (EDT)With their win over Boston tonight, the Washington Kastles became the first WTT team to clinch one of the four playoff spots in the World TeamTennis Finals Weekend presented by GEICO, set for July 22-24, in Charleston, S.C.

The Kastles will be the top seed in the WTT Eastern Conference Championship on July 22 at 7 p.m. ET. The WTT Western Conference Championship will be held on July 23 at 5 p.m. The winners of the Eastern and Western Conference Championships will face off in the WTT Final on July 24 at 5 p.m.

FINAL RESULTS - All matches complete (from Saturday, July 16):

Washington Kastles def. BOSTON LOBSTERS 25-18 (OT)

Mixed Doubles - Leander Paes\Rennae Stubbs (Kastles) def. Eric Butorac\Mashona Washington (Lobsters) 5-4

Women's Doubles - Arina Rodionova\Rennae Stubbs (Kastles) def. Irina Falconi\Mashona Washington (Lobsters) 5-2

Men's Singles - Bobby Reynolds (Kastles) def. Jan-Michael Gambill (Lobsters) 5-4

Men's Doubles - Leander Paes\Bobby Reynolds (Kastles) def. Jan-Michael Gambill\Eric Butorac (Lobsters) 5-2

Women's Singles - Irina Falconi (Lobsters) def. Arina Rodionova (Kastles) 5-4

Overtime - Women's Singles - Irina Falconi (Lobsters) tied Arina Rodionova (Kastles) 1-1

SPRINGFIELD LASERS def. Philadelphia Freedoms 25-13

Mixed Doubles - Rik De Voest\Carly Gullickson (Lasers) def. Beatrice Capra\Nathan Healey (Freedoms) 5-2

Women's Singles - Lilia Osterloh (Lasers) def. Beatrice Capra (Freedoms) 5-2

Men's Doubles - Jean Andersen\Rik De Voest (Lasers) def. Brendan Evans\Nathan Healey (Freedoms) 5-4

Women's Doubles - Carly Gullickson\Lilia Osterloh (Lasers) def. Beatrice Capra\Melanie Oudin (Freedoms) 5-4

Men's Singles - Rik De Voest (Lasers) def. Nathan Healey (Freedoms) 5-1

KANSAS CITY EXPLORERS def. New York Sportimes 25-7

Men's Singles - Ricardo Mello (Explorers) def. Jesse Witten (Sportimes) 5-0

Women's Singles - Madison Brengle (Explorers) def. Katie O Brien (Sportimes) 5-0

Mixed Doubles - Kveta Peschke\Mike Bryan (Explorers) def. Abigail Spears\Travis Parrott (Sportimes) 5-4

Women's Doubles - Madison Brengle\Kveta Peschke (Explorers) def. Katie O Brien\Abigail Spears (Sportimes) 5-3

Men's Doubles - Bob Bryan\Mike Bryan (Explorers) def. Travis Parrott\Jesse Witten (Sportimes) 5-0

Sacramento Capitals def. NEWPORT BEACH BREAKERS 22-11 (OT)

Mixed Doubles - Mark Knowles\Vania King (Capitals) def. Travis Rettenmaier\Marie-Eve Pelletier (Breakers) 5-1

Women's Doubles - Vania King\Yasmin Schnack (Capitals) def. Marie-Eve Pelletier\Anne Keothavong (Breakers) 5-0

Men's Doubles - Lester Cook\Trevor Kronemann (Breakers) def. Dusan Vemic\Mark Knowles (Capitals) 5-4

Women's Singles - Vania King (Capitals) def. Anne Keothavong (Breakers) 5-0

Men's Singles - Lester Cook (Breakers) def. Dusan Vemic (Capitals) 5-2

Overtime - Men's Singles - Dusan Vemic (Capitals) def. Lester Cook (Breakers) 1-0

For up-to-date standings, click here.

Next Matches: 7/18/2011

St. Louis Aces @ BOSTON LOBSTERS, 7:00 PM (EDT)

Newport Beach Breakers @ PHILADELPHIA FREEDOMS, 7:00 PM (EDT)

Sacramento Capitals @ WASHINGTON KASTLES, 7:00 PM (EDT)

For live scoring and complete player / match statistics, please visit www.WTT.com

Photo: Travis Vandenberg

Originally published on WTT.com

Source: http://feeds.tennis.com/~r/tenniscom-features/~3/VVDeJz17H18/

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Novak Djokovic takes Wimbledon 2011 title to end Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer dominance

The new tennis rankings this morning will show Novak Djokovic has ended the nine-year reign of Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal as world No.1.

Source: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis-news/2011/07/03/wimbledon-2011-i-m-mentally-ready-to-take-on-rafa-nadal-having-beaten-him-in-our-last-four-matches-says-novak-djokovic-86908-23244493/

Wimbledon 2011: I'm mentally ready to take on Rafa Nadal having beaten him in our last four matches, says Novak Djokovic

Djokovic insists he can grab fifth win in a row over Nadal and lift Wimbledon crown

Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/more-sport/tennis/2011/07/03/rafa-nadal-i-ll-never-overtake-roger-federer-s-record-115875-23243181/

Rafa Nadal: 'I'll never overtake Roger Federer's record'

RAFAEL NADAL fears he will never take Roger Federer’s place as the most successful player in the history of men’s tennis.

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Saturday, July 30, 2011

Marina Erakovic's hot streak continues in US

New Zealander Marina Erakovic has qualified overnight for the main draw of the WTA Stanford Classic in California.

Source: http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/tennis/5341215/Marina-Erakovics-hot-streak-continues-in-US

Roddick withdraws from DC with injury

WASHINGTON (AP)?Three-time champion Andy Roddick has pulled out of next week?s Legg Mason Tennis Classic because of a partially torn abdominal muscle on his right side.

The tournament announced Roddick?s withdrawal Thursday and said he was hurt while practicing. Tournament officials were informed that the injury is a Grade 2 strain or partial tear of the oblique abdominal muscle on his right side.

Four other players are missing the hard-court tournament with injuries: two-time major champion Lleyton Hewitt, Sam Querrey, Milos Raonic and Kei Nishikori.

The highest-ranked players in the field are No. 7 Gael Monfils and No. 9 Mardy Fish.

Source: http://feeds.tennis.com/~r/tenniscom-news/~3/VlBiUs9kQfk/

Source: http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/tennis/5366400/Abdominal-strain-forces-Cibulkova-out-at-Stanford

Abdominal strain forces Cibulkova out at Stanford

Slovakian Dominica Cibulkova was forced to withdraw from her semi-final against France's Marion Bartoli at the Stanford Classic today due to a left abdominal strain.

Source: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis-news/2011/07/18/davis-cup-returning-to-breahead-arena-as-brits-prepare-for-hungary-clash-86908-23279604/

Davis Cup returning to Breahead Arena as Brits prepare for Hungary clash

THE Braehead Arena will host its second consecutive Davis Cup tie when Britain take on Hungary in September.

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Athletics: Welsh Athletics part company with John Dagata

WELSH Athletics have confirmed they have parted company with head coach John Dagata.

Source: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/sports-news-round-up/2011/07/29/athletics-welsh-athletics-part-company-with-john-dagata-91466-29144509/

Source: http://espn.go.com/tennis/story/_/id/6817383/mardy-fish-ryan-harrison-meet-farmers-classic-semifinals?campaign=rss&source=TENNISHeadlines

Fish, Harrison to meet in Los Angeles semifinals

Mardy Fish moved a step closer to his second straight title, beating No. 8 seed Igor Kunitsyn of Russia 6-2, 6-4 on Friday to reach the semifinals at the Farmers Classic.

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Cibulkova bounces Marina Erakovic at Stanford

Marina Erakovic has been unable to repeat her head-turning feats as she exited the WTA Stanford Classic tennis tournament in the United States today.

Source: http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/tennis/5364752/Cibulkova-bounces-Marina-Erakovic-at-Stanford

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Friday, July 29, 2011

Marina Erakovic stuns top seed at Stanford

Proud father Mladen Erakovic cheered on his daughter from the family home in Auckland then toasted the biggest result in her tennis career.

Source: http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/tennis/5359338/Marina-Erakovic-stuns-top-seed-at-Stanford

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WTT Results: Wednesday, July 13

(Home teams in capital letters)

FINAL RESULTS - All matches complete:

New York Sportimes def. PHILADELPHIA FREEDOMS 21-19 (OT)

Men's Singles - Brendan Evans (Freedoms) def. Jesse Witten (Sportimes) 5-4

Women's Doubles - Martina Hingis\Katie O Brien (Sportimes) def. Lisa Raymond\Melanie Oudin (Freedoms) 5-1

Mixed Doubles - Nathan Healey\Lisa Raymond (Freedoms) def. Martina Hingis\John McEnroe (Sportimes) 5-4

Women's Singles - Martina Hingis (Sportimes) def. Melanie Oudin (Freedoms) 5-3

Men's Doubles - Brendan Evans\Nathan Healey (Freedoms) def. John McEnroe\Travis Parrott (Sportimes) 5-2

Overtime - Men's Doubles - John McEnroe\Travis Parrott (Sportimes) def. Brendan Evans\Nathan Healey (Freedoms) 1-0

Sacramento Capitals def. ST LOUIS ACES 20-19 (7-2 STB)

Men's Singles - Roman Borvanov (Aces) def. Dusan Vemic (Capitals) 5-3

Women's Singles - Vania King (Capitals) def. Maria Sanchez (Aces) 5-3

Men's Doubles - Mark Knowles\Dusan Vemic (Capitals) def. Roman Borvanov\Jean-Julien Rojer (Aces) 5-1

Women's Doubles - Liezel Huber\Maria Sanchez (Aces) def. Vania King\Yasmin Schnack (Capitals) 5-3

Mixed Doubles - Jean-Julien Rojer\Liezel Huber (Aces) def. Mark Knowles\Vania King (Capitals) 5-3

Supertiebreaker - Mixed Doubles - Mark Knowles\Vania King (Capitals) def. Liezel Huber\Jean-Julien Rojer (Aces) 1-0 (7-2)

SPRINGFIELD LASERS def. Boston Lobsters 23-17 (OT)

Mixed Doubles - Carly Gullickson\Rik De Voest (Lasers) def. Chanelle Scheepers\Eric Butorac (Lobsters) 5-2

Women's Doubles - Carly Gullickson\Lilia Osterloh (Lasers) def. Chanelle Scheepers\Mashona Washington (Lobsters) 5-3

Men's Singles - Rik De Voest (Lasers) def. Jan-Michael Gambill (Lobsters) 5-2

Women's Singles - Chanelle Scheepers (Lobsters) def. Lilia Osterloh (Lasers) 5-4

Men's Doubles - Jan-Michael Gambill\Eric Butorac (Lobsters) def. Rik De Voest\John-Laffnie de Jager (Lasers) 5-3

Overtime - Men's Doubles - John-Laffnie de Jager\Rik De Voest (Lasers) def. Jan-Michael Gambill\Eric Butorac (Lobsters) 1-0

Kansas City Explorers def. NEWPORT BEACH BREAKERS 23-17

Men's Singles - Alex Kuznetsov (Explorers) def. Lester Cook (Breakers) 5-4

Women's Doubles - Marie-Eve Pelletier\Anne Keothavong (Breakers) def. Kveta Peschke\Madison Brengle (Explorers) 5-3

Mixed Doubles - Mike Bryan\Kveta Peschke (Explorers) def. Travis Rettenmaier\Marie-Eve Pelletier (Breakers) 5-3

Men's Doubles - Bob Bryan\Mike Bryan (Explorers) def. Travis Rettenmaier\Lester Cook (Breakers) 5-3

Women's Singles - Madison Brengle (Explorers) def. Anne Keothavong (Breakers) 5-2

For up-to-date standings, click here.

For live scoring and complete player / match statistics, please visit www.WTT.com

Originally published on WTT.com

Source: http://feeds.tennis.com/~r/tenniscom-features/~3/ipgwjHrC1EE/

Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/more-sport/tennis/2011/07/04/andy-murray-davis-cup-team-mates-looking-to-raise-his-spirits-after-wimbledon-defeat-115875-23246331/

Andy Murray Davis Cup team mates looking to raise his spirits after Wimbledon defeat

Andy Murray will be made to feel "a million dollars again" by his Davis Cup team-mates in Scotland, vows the Great Britain captain.

Source: http://espn.go.com/tennis/story/_/id/6814105/injured-andy-roddick-withdraws-legg-mason-tennis-classic?campaign=rss&source=TENNISHeadlines

Injured Roddick withdraws from Legg Mason

Three-time champion Andy Roddick has pulled out of next week's Legg Mason Tennis Classic because of a partially torn abdominal muscle on his right side.

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Wimbledon 2011: Why Andy Murray won't be watching the Men's Final

ANDY MURRAY will not be watching today’s men’s final – and will try to forget tennis for a while after his crushing semi-final exit.

Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/more-sport/tennis/2011/07/03/wimbledon-2011-why-andy-murray-won-t-be-watching-the-men-s-final-115875-23243176/

Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/more-sport/tennis/2011/07/08/davis-cup-2011-andy-murray-stoked-up-for-clash-with-bram-115875-23256862/

Davis Cup 2011: Andy Murray stoked up for clash with Bram

ANDY MURRAY closes the opening day of Great Britain's Davis Cup contest against Luxembourg facing unranked Laurent Bram.

Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/topNews/~3/egkkQvPDFAM/us-spain-moodys-idUSTRE76S0W720110729

Moody's threatens Spain rating cut, worried by regions

MADRID (Reuters) - Rating agency Moody's put Spain on review for a possible downgrade on Friday, adding to concerns that a Greek rescue package has done little to halt the spread of Europe's debt crisis.

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Andy Murray 3-1 never to win a Grand Slam

BOOKIES said 2012 was their most lucrative Wimbledon ever. So did Novak Djokovic.

Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/more-sport/tennis/2011/07/05/andy-murray-3-1-never-to-win-a-grand-slam-115875-23247919/

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Meet Your New Pro

A personal introduction to the best resort instructors in America.

Howard Moore
Saddlebrook Tennis

With over 30 years of teaching experience, Howard Moore, a native of England,born in Kuwait, serves as the Program Director for the Hopman Tennis Program at Saddlebrook Resort. Howard is responsible for all of the day-to-day operations of the resort?s tennis programs including adult and junior camps and Saddlebrook Preparatory School, and manages and leads the 40 tennis pros on staff. Howard trained under the legendary Harry Hopman at worldwide facilities? from teaching at the Treasure Island Tennis and Yacht Club in St. Petersburg, Florida to directing the Harry Hopman Program in Bologna, Italy, and conducting clinics in Japan, India, Mexico, Columbia and Kuwait City, Kuwait.

For more information, call 813-973-1111 or visit www.saddlebrook.com.

Michael McFarlane
Shadow Mountain Resort & Club

Michael mcfarlane, Director of Tennis for over 15 years at Shadow Mountain Resort & Club, leads the Desert Tennis Academy, the place for your USTA team to get their pre-season tune up. The Academy specializes in singles and doubles strategy designed specifically for team players. The professional staff works with teams to create a strong line-up and get team members working together. During each session, time is spent on formations, shot selection and on how to win. The Academy?s goal is that players leave the resort with a better understanding of the game and how to contribute to a team?s overall success. The Fall season brings many tennis teams to Shadow Mountain fostering a competitive team environment. The resort offers various room options, making Shadow Mountain Resort an ideal place for teams looking for affordable accommodations and a great tennis vacation.

For more information, call 800.472.3713 or visit www.shadowmountainresort.com.

Phil Hendric
John Newcombe Tennis Ranch

For over 30 years the casual and family like atmosphere at the John Newcombe Tennis Ranch partnered with the dynamic personalities of the pros, inspired by John Newcombe?s teaching philosophies, create a resort unlike any in the world. Aussie ?Jacquesy? and Sal direct the Adult programs and ensure guest satisfaction with quality instruction and entertainment off the courts. It is their humor, knowledge and love of the Ranch and guests that make the experience special. Phil Hendrie directs the Academy and junior camps, and is assisted by Jimmy Brown and Graham Miller from Australia. Phil, however is the benchmark for success, and there is no other director with his incredible enthusiasm, love of the kids and game, anywhere in the world. His unique personality and utter commitment to the kids and the Ranch is the recipe for the Ranch?s incredible success!

For more information, call 830-625-9105 or visit www.newktennis.com.

Michael Leach
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is the birthplace of tennis in Northeast Florida and has evolved to be one of the top respected tennis centers in the nation today. The resort?s tennis programming is guided by Michael Leach, Ponte Vedra?s charismatic Director of Tennis. Leach?s illustrious tennis career includes numerous junior titles, a NCAA Singles Championship and six successful years as a world ranked touring professional. Leach?s enthusiastic teaching style and zeal for the game is mirrored in the top-ranked professional staff, motivating all to reach their full potential and attracting tennis enthusiasts to the resort year after year.

For more information, call 800-234-7842 or visit www.pvresorts.com.

Cathy Nicoloff
Wailea Fantasy Tennis Camp

In fall 2006, tennis promoter Todd Nicholson of The Player?s Edge Tennis Association teamed up with Tennis Director Cath y Nicoloff of the Wailea Tennis Club to launch the inaugural Wailea Fantasy Tennis Camp ? the ultimate adult tennis camp experience in Maui, Hawaii. Now entering its third year, the event has attracted participants from throughout the U.S. as well as tennis legends like Mats Wilander, Corina Morariu, Tom Gullikson, Jonath an St ark, Robby Ginepri and Lindsay Davenport. Run by Wailea Tennis Club?s professional staff, the camp offers world-class instruction from featured instructors, social events and five nights? accommodations at the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Maui.

For more information, call 808-879-1958 or visit www.waileatennis.com.

Brian Kiggins
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort

Brian Kigg ans, Head Tennis Professional at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island, S.C., knows that practice makes perfect. Whether he?s working with juniors or adults, Kiggans emphasizes the importance of proper form, technique, fundamentals and footwork. Since joining the acclaimed Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center in 2002, this USPTR and USPTA-certified instructor has enjoyed the opportunity to work with players from across the country and around the world. He stresses net play and volleys, tailoring instruction programs to each player?s individual needs. ?I love tennis and I love seeing how people improve with the right instruction,? he enthused. ?Taking lessons is key if you want to maximize your game.?

For more information, call 800-827-3006 or visit www.palmettodunes.com.

Source: http://feeds.tennis.com/~r/Tenniscom-Travel/~3/owE3NwNdh5I/

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Wawrinka advances to Swiss Open quarterfinals

GSTAAD, Switzerland (AP) -Second-seeded Stanislas Wawrinka advanced to the quarterfinals of his home Swiss Open tournament on Thursday, beating Peter Luczak of Australia 6-3, 7-5.

Source: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/43916303/ns/sports-tennis/

Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/more-sport/tennis/2011/07/09/andy-murray-in-emphatic-davis-cup-victory-115875-23258155/

Andy Murray in emphatic Davis Cup victory

ANDY MURRAY took less than an hour to haul Great Britain level in their Davis Cup clash with Luxembourg by sweeping aside Laurent Bram without the loss of a game.

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Petra Kvitova silences screamer Maria Sharapova to take Wimbledon title - and does women's tennis a big favour

PETRA KVITOVA has done women’s tennis a huge favour by proving it is possible to win a Grand Slam without shrieking like a banshee.

Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/more-sport/tennis/2011/07/04/petra-kvitova-silences-screamer-maria-sharapova-to-take-wimbledon-title-and-does-women-s-tennis-a-big-favour-115875-23245371/

Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/more-sport/tennis/2011/07/04/petra-kvitova-silences-screamer-maria-sharapova-to-take-wimbledon-title-and-does-women-s-tennis-a-big-favour-115875-23245371/

WTT Results: Wednesday, July 13

(Home teams in capital letters)

FINAL RESULTS - All matches complete:

New York Sportimes def. PHILADELPHIA FREEDOMS 21-19 (OT)

Men's Singles - Brendan Evans (Freedoms) def. Jesse Witten (Sportimes) 5-4

Women's Doubles - Martina Hingis\Katie O Brien (Sportimes) def. Lisa Raymond\Melanie Oudin (Freedoms) 5-1

Mixed Doubles - Nathan Healey\Lisa Raymond (Freedoms) def. Martina Hingis\John McEnroe (Sportimes) 5-4

Women's Singles - Martina Hingis (Sportimes) def. Melanie Oudin (Freedoms) 5-3

Men's Doubles - Brendan Evans\Nathan Healey (Freedoms) def. John McEnroe\Travis Parrott (Sportimes) 5-2

Overtime - Men's Doubles - John McEnroe\Travis Parrott (Sportimes) def. Brendan Evans\Nathan Healey (Freedoms) 1-0

Sacramento Capitals def. ST LOUIS ACES 20-19 (7-2 STB)

Men's Singles - Roman Borvanov (Aces) def. Dusan Vemic (Capitals) 5-3

Women's Singles - Vania King (Capitals) def. Maria Sanchez (Aces) 5-3

Men's Doubles - Mark Knowles\Dusan Vemic (Capitals) def. Roman Borvanov\Jean-Julien Rojer (Aces) 5-1

Women's Doubles - Liezel Huber\Maria Sanchez (Aces) def. Vania King\Yasmin Schnack (Capitals) 5-3

Mixed Doubles - Jean-Julien Rojer\Liezel Huber (Aces) def. Mark Knowles\Vania King (Capitals) 5-3

Supertiebreaker - Mixed Doubles - Mark Knowles\Vania King (Capitals) def. Liezel Huber\Jean-Julien Rojer (Aces) 1-0 (7-2)

SPRINGFIELD LASERS def. Boston Lobsters 23-17 (OT)

Mixed Doubles - Carly Gullickson\Rik De Voest (Lasers) def. Chanelle Scheepers\Eric Butorac (Lobsters) 5-2

Women's Doubles - Carly Gullickson\Lilia Osterloh (Lasers) def. Chanelle Scheepers\Mashona Washington (Lobsters) 5-3

Men's Singles - Rik De Voest (Lasers) def. Jan-Michael Gambill (Lobsters) 5-2

Women's Singles - Chanelle Scheepers (Lobsters) def. Lilia Osterloh (Lasers) 5-4

Men's Doubles - Jan-Michael Gambill\Eric Butorac (Lobsters) def. Rik De Voest\John-Laffnie de Jager (Lasers) 5-3

Overtime - Men's Doubles - John-Laffnie de Jager\Rik De Voest (Lasers) def. Jan-Michael Gambill\Eric Butorac (Lobsters) 1-0

Kansas City Explorers def. NEWPORT BEACH BREAKERS 23-17

Men's Singles - Alex Kuznetsov (Explorers) def. Lester Cook (Breakers) 5-4

Women's Doubles - Marie-Eve Pelletier\Anne Keothavong (Breakers) def. Kveta Peschke\Madison Brengle (Explorers) 5-3

Mixed Doubles - Mike Bryan\Kveta Peschke (Explorers) def. Travis Rettenmaier\Marie-Eve Pelletier (Breakers) 5-3

Men's Doubles - Bob Bryan\Mike Bryan (Explorers) def. Travis Rettenmaier\Lester Cook (Breakers) 5-3

Women's Singles - Madison Brengle (Explorers) def. Anne Keothavong (Breakers) 5-2

For up-to-date standings, click here.

For live scoring and complete player / match statistics, please visit www.WTT.com

Originally published on WTT.com

Source: http://feeds.tennis.com/~r/tenniscom-features/~3/ipgwjHrC1EE/

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Petra Kvitova silences screamer Maria Sharapova to take Wimbledon title - and does women's tennis a big favour

PETRA KVITOVA has done women’s tennis a huge favour by proving it is possible to win a Grand Slam without shrieking like a banshee.

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Rhode to nowhere for British pair

BOTH British men’s qualifiers have crashed out of the grass court ATP event in Rhode Island.

Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/more-sport/tennis/2011/07/06/rhode-to-nowhere-for-british-pair-115875-23250405/

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Mukund confident despite Zaheer doubt

INDIA are still hoping Zaheer Khan may be fit again in time for the second npower Test – but are confident they will be a match for England, with or without their left-armer.

Source: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/sports-news-round-up/2011/07/28/mukund-confident-despite-zaheer-doubt-91466-29131973/

Source: http://espn.go.com/tennis/usopen11/story/_/id/6765956/us-open-singles-prize-money-increases-record-18-million?campaign=rss&source=TENNISHeadlines

Wednesday, July 27, 2011

U.S. Open singles champs to earn $1.8 million

The U.S. Tennis Association says the singles champions at this year's U.S. Open will each receive a record $1.8 million.

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Bartoli advances to Bank of the West quarters

France's Marion Bartoli reached her seventh quarterfinal of the year, beating Rebecca Marino of Canada 6-4, 6-3 at the Bank of the West Classic.

Source: http://espn.go.com/tennis/story/_/id/6810496/marion-bartoli-advances-bank-west-classic-quarterfinals?campaign=rss&source=TENNISHeadlines

Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/topNews/~3/DkLRi5QtWxM/us-wellsfargo-idUSTRE76Q5Y120110727

Justice Department presses Wells Fargo on loans: source

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wells Fargo & Co and the Department of Justice are negotiating to settle allegations that the bank illegally targeted African-Americans for expensive subprime loans, according to a source familiar with the matter.

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Cycling: Welsh success in European Under-23 championships

The GB Team celebrated a successful first day at the UEC U23 European Track Championships 2011 which included two gold medals and a silver medal.

Source: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/sports-news-round-up/2011/07/27/cycling-welsh-success-in-european-under-23-championships-91466-29127626/

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Bryans tie Woodies with 11th Slam title

LONDON?Nobody said that tying the all-time Grand Slam doubles title record would be easy, but Bob and Mike Bryan are entitled to think that this past fortnight, during which they finally equaled Todd Woodbridge and Mark Woodforde as the most successful Grand Slam doubles team of all time, was just plain ridiculous.

The Bryans finally got it done, though, earning just their second Wimbledon title but 11th major overall from the upstart team of Robert Linstedt and Horia Tecau, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (2). That straights-sets final win was the well-deserved, easy bit in what the Bryans are likely to remember as one of their most bizarre?and exhausting?of majors.

First, there was the weather. We all know that when it comes to scheduling priorities, doubles is the proverbial chopped liver. Thus, in the early, rainy days at Wimbledon, the Bryans were shunted around more than boxcars in a railyard. ?The first week, we were on the schedule three days in a row TBA (to be announced) and we didn't play,? Mike Bryan said. ?We knew it was going to get busy in the second week.?

He paused, then continued: ?So second week, one match was two days long, the 16-14 (that was the fifth set score by which the top-seeded Bryans finally subdued Simon Aspelin and Paul Hanley). We were taking one at a time. We were scraping and clawing. We didn't have a lot of time to even think about the next round. We were getting back from the courts at 10:00 at night, massaging, ice bathing, and just waking up and coming right back out to the courts. We played 1:00 and noon maybe four days in a row.?

It got worse. On Friday, in the semifinals against the quality team of Nenad Zimonjic and Michael Llodra (seeded No. 6), the Bryans won the first two sets and, aware that the final would be played in fewer than 24 hours, looked to close the match out quickly. They had three match-points in the third-set tiebreaker, but couldn?t win it.

?They were weird match points,? Mike said of the three missed opportunities.

?We started chirping a little bit at each other,? Bob admitted.

?Yeah,? Mike said. ?We started talking to each other. 'I'm never going to play with you again (laughter).'?

The next thing, the Bryans were down 1-4 in the fifth set. ?We hadn?t broken in an hour,? Mike said. ?So I didn?t think we were going to break again.?

But the Bryans somehow got through that one, too, ensuring another Centre Court shot at glory in a venue that hasn?t been entirely kind to them?they?d lost three of their four previous Wimbledon finals. ?Ten times I think we've been in the semifinals or better,? Mike said. ?It's just getting over that hump, which, I don't know, I think you always need a little bit of luck to win a slam.?

They finally had the luck, as well as the skill, in the final. Their legs were heavy, but their experience was an enormous advantage. The Bryans had a record 72 doubles titles, including those 10 majors, going into the final; their opponents had none. It showed in the one-sided scores, but the Bryans figured they deserved an easy one.

?This is as special as it gets,? Bob said afterward. ?You know, I always thought we'd play our best at Wimbledon, and we've lost three heartbreaking finals. To get on that board again, to have two Wimbledon titles, is really special.?

By the time it was over, the Bryans were so tired they didn?t even remember if they did a single, trademark chest bump.

?We're not phasing it out,? Mike said. ?I mean, I don't know even know what we did when we won. I just think I put my arms up and we hugged, but it's a blur.?

Source: http://feeds.tennis.com/~r/tenniscom-features/~3/nmGxm71X7KE/

Destination: Florida - The Ultimate Tennis Vacation Guide

Need a breather from an arduous workweek or just plain need to let loose? The Sunshine State provides the ideal reprieve and answers the call for an exhilarating vacation destination ? taking fun and sun to the next level. Florida serves up many of the world?s best resorts, tennis academies and spas; sure to stimulate your vacation on court and off.

Longboat Key Club & Resort

Off the coast of Sarasota, Longboat Key Club & Resort offers superlative tennis facilities, including the all new Tennis Gardens. With an array of recreational activities, you can swim in the sparkling Gulf waters off the private, white sand beach, take a treatment at the 9,000-square-foot Island House Spa, or break out the clubs at one of our championship golf courses. Dining options include five distinct restaurants, and, if you overindulge, innovative fitness classes are always in progress at the newly opened Mind & Motion Studio or Fitness Centre. Depending on your specific needs, Longboat Key Club & Resort offers guest rooms, fully equipped club suites, one- and two-bedroom, and deluxe twobedroom accommodations, all featuring private balconies. All rooms and suites include high-definition televisions, Egyptian cotton sheets and towels, and custom made furnishings. Longboat Key Club and Resort offers the amenities to ensure that your vacation is truly a memorable one.

(800-922-1009 or www.longboatkeyclub.com)

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

Resting on the edge of a magnificent private Gulf of Mexico beach on Longboat Key near Sarasota, The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has raised the care and feeding of tennis players to high art. This perennial Top 10 in TENNIS Magazine?s U.S. resort rankings, supplements free court time and conscientious game watching with a wide range of optional weekly clinics and drill sessions for adults and kids alike. The hotel?s friendly tennis staff includes 10 qualified professionals who give innovative and fun lessons and clinics to guests of all ages and ability levels. Two full-time tennis hosts can help guests reserve a court, schedule private or group instruction and find a match of your choice. Families can also look forward to complimentary children?s programs, while everyone can bed down in a spacious one- or two-bedroom villa just steps from the beach. An award-winning restaurant, a spa, a complimentary fitness center and a gourmet market round out the amenities. Complete group, league and team tennis package specials are available at special fall rates.

(800-4-COLONY or www.colonybeachresort.com)

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

Magazine?s pick for No. 1 Tennis Resort in the U.S. for 2006, has been a northeast Florida landmark since its celebrated opening in 1928. This AAA Five- Diamond rated oceanfront resort features 250 luxurious rooms and suites, Atlantic surf, beach, golf, pools, gym, spa, shopping and fine dining. Framed by graceful palms, the Racquet Club delights tennis enthusiasts with 15 Har-Tru courts, pro shop, locker rooms and observation deck. Former touring pro Mike Leach and his staff offer a wide variety of lively programs including drill clinics, specialized coaching and round robins. The highlight of each summer is the ?Leach at the Beach? tennis camps.

(800-234-7842 or www.pvresorts.com)

Saddlebrook Resort

Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, 30 minutes north of Tampa, is renowned for its demanding 5-hour-a-day Hopman Tennis Programs, but the regimen is not all work. The more leisurely amenities of Saddlebrook include a spa, fitness center, lake-sized pool, two golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer and several restaurants. The tennis programs are tailored to a variety of skill levels, for children to adults, and combine technical instruction with relentless drills. The resort?s 45 hard, clay and grass courts are the perfect venue for honing strokes and improving conditioning. Want to branch out into new sports? Saddlebrook is world headquarters for the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy, where top professionals are trained in Mr. Palmer?s teaching philosophy. APGA offers year-round clinics, tailored to the individual player.

(800-729-8383 or www.saddlebrookresort.com)

The Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy

For those eager to take their game to the highest level possible, the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton offers 34 hard courts, one hard stadium court, 16 soft clay courts, one red clay court, and four indoor courts and a variety of programs for kids and adults. The NBTA also offers the Strategy Zone, a theater of learning with 16 match play analysis stations and weekly classes, V-1 stroke production analysis, match play competition, and IMG Performance Institute (physical and mental conditioning, nutrition, sports medicine, regeneration, communication and leadership programs). Lodging on campus includes luxurious villas and dormitories. Come train where Maria Sharapova, Tommy Haas, Nicole Vaidisova, Monica Seles, Andre Agassi and many others have trained. Bollettieri programs are intense, but they are also a great learning experience, geared toward all levels of play and a lot of fun.

(800-872-6425 or www.imgacademies.com)

Source: http://feeds.tennis.com/~r/Tenniscom-Travel/~3/I9oBTF4rv7g/

Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/topNews/~3/Hj_aEprdVDg/us-amazon-idUSTRE76P6KB20110727

Amazon revenue, spending surges; stock jumps

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc will use its surging revenue to boost growth and drive expansion into areas such as Web content and cloud computing rather than boost its margins.

Source: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis-news/2011/07/08/davis-cup-non-ranked-rival-laurent-bram-excited-ahead-of-clash-with-andy-murray-86908-23256359/

Davis Cup: Non-ranked rival Laurent Bram excited ahead of clash with Andy Murray

ANDY MURRAY is second match on at Braehead against Luxembourg tonight but don't cancel any dinner reservation you may have made.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Cricket: Kevin Pietersen hails England victory over India

Kevin Pietersen likened the arrival of India this summer to the 2005 Ashes after a sold-out Lord’s watched England complete a 196-run victory.

Source: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/sports-news-round-up/2011/07/25/cricket-kevin-pietersen-hails-england-victory-over-india-91466-29118553/

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WTT Results: Wednesday, July 13

(Home teams in capital letters)

FINAL RESULTS - All matches complete:

New York Sportimes def. PHILADELPHIA FREEDOMS 21-19 (OT)

Men's Singles - Brendan Evans (Freedoms) def. Jesse Witten (Sportimes) 5-4

Women's Doubles - Martina Hingis\Katie O Brien (Sportimes) def. Lisa Raymond\Melanie Oudin (Freedoms) 5-1

Mixed Doubles - Nathan Healey\Lisa Raymond (Freedoms) def. Martina Hingis\John McEnroe (Sportimes) 5-4

Women's Singles - Martina Hingis (Sportimes) def. Melanie Oudin (Freedoms) 5-3

Men's Doubles - Brendan Evans\Nathan Healey (Freedoms) def. John McEnroe\Travis Parrott (Sportimes) 5-2

Overtime - Men's Doubles - John McEnroe\Travis Parrott (Sportimes) def. Brendan Evans\Nathan Healey (Freedoms) 1-0

Sacramento Capitals def. ST LOUIS ACES 20-19 (7-2 STB)

Men's Singles - Roman Borvanov (Aces) def. Dusan Vemic (Capitals) 5-3

Women's Singles - Vania King (Capitals) def. Maria Sanchez (Aces) 5-3

Men's Doubles - Mark Knowles\Dusan Vemic (Capitals) def. Roman Borvanov\Jean-Julien Rojer (Aces) 5-1

Women's Doubles - Liezel Huber\Maria Sanchez (Aces) def. Vania King\Yasmin Schnack (Capitals) 5-3

Mixed Doubles - Jean-Julien Rojer\Liezel Huber (Aces) def. Mark Knowles\Vania King (Capitals) 5-3

Supertiebreaker - Mixed Doubles - Mark Knowles\Vania King (Capitals) def. Liezel Huber\Jean-Julien Rojer (Aces) 1-0 (7-2)

SPRINGFIELD LASERS def. Boston Lobsters 23-17 (OT)

Mixed Doubles - Carly Gullickson\Rik De Voest (Lasers) def. Chanelle Scheepers\Eric Butorac (Lobsters) 5-2

Women's Doubles - Carly Gullickson\Lilia Osterloh (Lasers) def. Chanelle Scheepers\Mashona Washington (Lobsters) 5-3

Men's Singles - Rik De Voest (Lasers) def. Jan-Michael Gambill (Lobsters) 5-2

Women's Singles - Chanelle Scheepers (Lobsters) def. Lilia Osterloh (Lasers) 5-4

Men's Doubles - Jan-Michael Gambill\Eric Butorac (Lobsters) def. Rik De Voest\John-Laffnie de Jager (Lasers) 5-3

Overtime - Men's Doubles - John-Laffnie de Jager\Rik De Voest (Lasers) def. Jan-Michael Gambill\Eric Butorac (Lobsters) 1-0

Kansas City Explorers def. NEWPORT BEACH BREAKERS 23-17

Men's Singles - Alex Kuznetsov (Explorers) def. Lester Cook (Breakers) 5-4

Women's Doubles - Marie-Eve Pelletier\Anne Keothavong (Breakers) def. Kveta Peschke\Madison Brengle (Explorers) 5-3

Mixed Doubles - Mike Bryan\Kveta Peschke (Explorers) def. Travis Rettenmaier\Marie-Eve Pelletier (Breakers) 5-3

Men's Doubles - Bob Bryan\Mike Bryan (Explorers) def. Travis Rettenmaier\Lester Cook (Breakers) 5-3

Women's Singles - Madison Brengle (Explorers) def. Anne Keothavong (Breakers) 5-2

For up-to-date standings, click here.

For live scoring and complete player / match statistics, please visit www.WTT.com

Originally published on WTT.com

Source: http://feeds.tennis.com/~r/tenniscom-features/~3/ipgwjHrC1EE/

Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/more-sport/tennis/2011/07/08/davis-cup-2011-andy-murray-stoked-up-for-clash-with-bram-115875-23256862/

Week Two Preview: Borg, McEnroe set to play

Photos: Camerawork USA

Originally published on WTT.com

Source: http://feeds.tennis.com/~r/tenniscom-features/~3/3u5is2BsVJA/

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Davis Cup 2011: Andy Murray stoked up for clash with Bram

ANDY MURRAY closes the opening day of Great Britain's Davis Cup contest against Luxembourg facing unranked Laurent Bram.

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Kastles ice perfect season in World TeamTennis

The Washington Kastles completed the first perfect season in World Team Tennis, defeating the St. Louis Aces 23-19 on Sunday night to win the series championship in a match that took nearly eight hours to complete because of several long rain delays.

Source: http://espn.go.com/tennis/story/_/id/6799129/washington-kastles-finish-perfect-season-world-teamtennis?campaign=rss&source=TENNISHeadlines

Source: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis-news/2011/07/01/wimbledon-2011-dream-over-for-andy-murray-as-rafa-nadal-surges-into-final-86908-23241188/

Wimbledon 2011: Dream over for Andy Murray as Rafa Nadal surges into final

RAMPANT Rafa Nadal brought Andy Murray's Wimbledon dream to a cruel end for a second successive year as the Scot once again suffered semi final heartache on Centre Court.

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Back to business for NFL as labor dispute settled

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The National Football League (NFL) and its players ended their months-long row over how to carve up their financial empire Monday by agreeing to a multi-billion dollar, 10-year deal.

Source: http://feeds.reuters.com/~r/reuters/topNews/~3/qj5IL1c5E0s/us-nfl-dispute-idUSTRE76N2IU20110725

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Monday, July 25, 2011

Marina Erakovic's hot streak continues in US

New Zealander Marina Erakovic has qualified overnight for the main draw of the WTA Stanford Classic in California.

Source: http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/tennis/5341215/Marina-Erakovics-hot-streak-continues-in-US

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Clijsters back hitting, scheduled for Aug. return

Kim Clijsters tells TV station Fox 9 in New Jersey that she has been hitting for the past week and feels good. The three-time U.S. Open champion badly sprained her ankle in April while dancing at her cousin's wedding and missed almost two months of play. Then, after losing in the second round of Roland Garros, the world No. 2 re-injured her ankle at a tournament in 's-Hertogenbosch and hasn?t played since. She is scheduled to return at the tournament in Toronto, which begins on August 8.

Source: http://feeds.tennis.com/~r/tenniscom-news/~3/4Gy4lkdLw18/

Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/more-sport/tennis/2011/07/05/wimbledon-champ-novak-djokovic-andy-murray-must-find-his-mental-switch-to-win-a-grand-slam-like-i-did-115875-23247904/

Wimbledon champ Novak Djokovic: Andy Murray must find his mental switch to win a Grand Slam like I did

NOVAK DJOKOVIC has told Andy Murray he must find a “mental switch” in his head to believe he can become a Grand Slam winner.

Tennis.com: Wozniacki looks to salvage summer

Tennis.com:�If Caroline Wozniacki ends 2011 without a major, the discussion will be less about "when" than "if."

Source: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/43810014/ns/sports-tennis/

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Tennis.com: Healthy del Potro ready to contend

Tennis.com: For the first time in nearly two years, Juan Martin del Potro will be playing hard-court tennis in excellent shape, both physically and mentally. But nothing in tennis remains the same for anybody, not from one year to the next or even from one month to the next.

Source: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/43824864/ns/sports-tennis/

Serena into US Open with special ranking

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) - Serena Williams is using her special injury-protected No. 1 ranking to get into the U.S. Open field.

Source: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/43833345/ns/sports-tennis/

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Simon beats Almagro in 3 sets to win German Open

Gilles Simon became the first Frenchman in 25 years to win the German Open, beating Nicolas Almagro of Spain 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 on Sunday for his second title of the year.

Source: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/43872189/ns/sports-tennis/

Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/more-sport/tennis/2011/07/05/andy-murray-3-1-never-to-win-a-grand-slam-115875-23247919/

Andy Murray 3-1 never to win a Grand Slam

BOOKIES said 2012 was their most lucrative Wimbledon ever. So did Novak Djokovic.

Source: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/sports-news-round-up/2011/07/21/england-v-india-npower-first-test-from-lords-live-updates-91466-29094674/

Sunday, July 24, 2011

England v India NPower First Test from Lords: Live updates

Follow our live updates throughout the first test of England's series against England, starting at Lords.

Topnotch Tennis Photo Gallery

Topnotch tennis features 6 seasonal outdoor courts (4 Har Tru) and 4 indoor hard courts, and over 30 programs for all ages and levels of play. Offering USPTA-certified instructors, Play-to-Win teaching method, USTA certified ?10 & Under Tennis Program,? cutting-edge technologies, academies, clinics, and private instruction offered year-round. Courts available to guests for rental.

Source: http://feeds.tennis.com/~r/Tenniscom-Travel/~3/riwuqMtfvbM/

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Seven U.S. men gain direct entry into U.S. Open

The USTA announced that seven American men have received direct entry into the U.S. Open. Former champion Andy Roddick, No. 9 Mardy Fish, No. 35 John Isner, No. 50 Sam Querrey, No. 63 Alex Bogomolov Jr., No. 66 Ryan Sweeting and No. 91 James Blake made the cut.

As first reported on Wednesday by TENNIS.com, American veterans Michael Russell and Robert Kendrick did not make it into the main draw even though they are ranked inside the Top 104. Players who were out six months or longer with injuries or illness are allowed to use a protected ranking to enter tournaments, and former Top 30 player Ivo Karlovic, former Australian Open finalist Fernando Gonzalez and former Top 5 player Tommy Haas all did so, pushing Russell and Kendrick out.

Marc Gicquel of France, ranked No. 101, was the last player directly accepted into the men?s field of 128. Sixteen more players will gain entry through the U.S. Open Qualifying tournament, held August 23-26, while the remaining eight spots are for wild cards. Two of those are reciprocal wild cards, owned by Tennis Australia and the French Tennis Federation, one will go to the winner of the Boys' 18s Nationals and another will go to NCAA singles champion Steve Johnson of USC.

That leaves four wild cards to be distributed. The American men in the mix for automatic wild cards are believed to be No. 123 Donald Young, teenagers Ryan Harrison and Jack Sock, 2005 semifinalist Robby Ginepri, as well as No. 124 Bobby Reynolds, Russell and Kendrick.

USTA Player Development will host its second annual U.S. Open Wild Card Playoff to award a men?s and women?s main-draw singles wild card at the Junior Tennis Champions Center in College Park, Md on August 18-20. Eight men and eight women will be invited.

Among the players confirmed is 18-year-old Denis Kudla of Arlington, Va., who reached the boys? singles final at the 2010 US Open.

Source: http://feeds.tennis.com/~r/tenniscom-news/~3/Wwc9X1bd66k/

Nine U.S. women directly entered into U.S. Open

The USTA announced that nine American women have made it straight into the U.S. Open, including three-time champion Serena Williams, who got in by using her special ranking. Other American women to make the cut include Bethanie Mattek-Sands, Venus Williams, Christina McHale, Vania King, Coco Vandeweghe, Melanie Oudin, Varvara Lepchenko and Irina Falconi.

Ukraine?s Alona Bondarenko also gained entry via a special ranking.

Russia?s Alisa Kleybanova will miss this year?s event following her announcement that she is receiving treatment for Hodgkin?s lymphoma, and former No. 1 Dinara Safina and Timea Bacsinszky will also sit out.

The USTA still has eight wild cards to give out, two of which may go to youngsters Allison Riske and Sloane Stephens. The USTA will also hold a special Wild Card Playoff for one women's main draw spot.

Misaki Doi of Japan, ranked No. 105, was the last player directly accepted into the women?s field of 128.

Source: http://feeds.tennis.com/~r/tenniscom-news/~3/0ULxjamrPm8/

Isner reaches Atlanta final

John Isner overwhelms Gilles Muller to reach Atlanta Tennis Championships final. Isner, the No. 3 seed, will face top seed Mardy Fish�on Sunday.

Source: http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/43867557/ns/sports-tennis/

Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/more-sport/tennis/2011/07/04/petra-kvitova-silences-screamer-maria-sharapova-to-take-wimbledon-title-and-does-women-s-tennis-a-big-favour-115875-23245371/

Petra Kvitova silences screamer Maria Sharapova to take Wimbledon title - and does women's tennis a big favour

PETRA KVITOVA has done women’s tennis a huge favour by proving it is possible to win a Grand Slam without shrieking like a banshee.

Source: http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/tennis-news/2011/07/11/emotional-andy-murray-hails-scots-fans-after-helping-gb-to-crucial-davis-cup-win-86908-23263332/

Oudin loses in first round of Lexington Challenger

Unseeded Chanel Simmonds of South Africa upsets 2009 U.S. Open quarterfinalist and top seed Melanie Oudin, 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3, in the first round of the Lexington Challenger. "No one expected me to win, so I could play freely," Simmonds told the Lexington Herald Leader. "It's nice to play with no pressure."

Oudin, whose ranking has dropped to No. 100, decided to play the tournament in order to score some wins and get her confidence back up. "I'm not very happy, but I don't dwell on losses," she said. "Next tournament I go into, I'll be ready. This is a smaller tournament, and of course I wanted to win it. But what really matters are the Grand Slams."

Source: http://feeds.tennis.com/~r/tenniscom-news/~3/67eUg-WrU9U/

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Emotional Andy Murray hails Scots fans after helping GB to crucial Davis Cup win

ANDY MURRAY broke down in tears after trouncing Gilles Muller yesterday to set up a Davis Cup promotion clash with Hungary in September.

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Saturday, July 23, 2011

Davis Cup tie clean sweep thrills NZ captain

New Zealand could not have scripted it better – a 5-0 clean sweep over the Philippines in their Davis Cup tie in Hawera at the weekend.

Source: http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/sport/tennis/5264374/Davis-Cup-tie-clean-sweep-thrills-NZ-captain

Source: http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/more-sport/tennis/2011/07/04/wimbledon-champion-novak-djokovic-eats-centre-court-grass-and-says-i-m-an-animal-115875-23246391/

Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic eats Centre Court grass and says: I'm an animal

Novak Djokovic said he felt like "an animal" after celebrating his first Wimbledon title by eating the grass on Centre Court.

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Sharapova, Serena could meet in Stanford QFs

Maria Sharapova, who earlier this week said she would like to get a crack at 13-time Grand Slam winner Serena Williams this summer, may get her wish at Stanford's Bank of the West Classic, which begins next week. Seeded No. 2, Sharapova has a bye and only has to win one match (against either Daniela Hantuchova or a qualifier) to reach the quarters. Unseeded Serena faces Anastasia Rodionova in the first round; if she wins that match, she would face the winner of the contest between sixth seed Julia Georges and Maria Kirilenko for a place in the quarterfinals.

Three-time Grand Slam champion Sharapova stunned Serena the first time they met in a Grand Slam final, at 2004 Wimbledon, but Williams has gotten the better of her the last five times they've played, twice at the Australian Open and the last time they met, at 2010 Wimbledon.

"I love playing against her," Sharapova said. "We've had very, very tough matches against each other. I don't have a great record against her, and I would love to change that. There is no doubt I would love to play her this summer at some point."

Source: http://feeds.tennis.com/~r/tenniscom-news/~3/1tfmtGLKS6c/

Source: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/sports/sports-news-round-up/2011/07/22/golf-bad-finale-for-becky-brewerton-91466-29098425/

Golf: Bad finale for Becky Brewerton

ABERGELE’S Becky Brewerton was left cursing a run of late bogeys as her tilt at the bank-busting Evian Masters title was knocked off course on the back nine of her first round.