Top-ranked Safina rallies past German teenager Lisicki to reach 1st Wimbledon semifinalWIMBLEDON, England — Dinara Safina has reached her first Wimbledon semifinal after rallying to beat German teenager Sabine Lisicki 6-7 (5), 6-4, 6-1 Venus Williams overpowers Radwanska 6-1, 6-2 to reach Wimbledon semifinalsWIMBLEDON, England — Five-time champion Venus Williams overpowered Agnieszka Radwanska 6-1, 6-2 on Tuesday to reach the Wimbledon semifinals and move a step closer to another possible championship showdown with sister Serena. Venus Williams overpowers Radwanska to cruise into Wimbledon semifinalsWIMBLEDON, England — Venus Williams has reached the Wimbledon semifinals by overpowering Agnieszka Radwanska 6-1, 6-2. Women’s quarterfinals on Wimbledon schedule today; Both Venus and Serena Williams in actionWIMBLEDON, England — The women’s quarterfinals at Wimbledon are set for today. Due up first on Centre Court are top-ranked Dinara Safina against 19-year-old German Sabine Lisicki, followed by No. 2 Serena Williams vs. 19-year-old Victoria Azarenka of Belarus. Women’s quaterfinals on Wimbledon schedule today; Both Venus and Serena Williams are in actionWIMBLEDON, England — The women’s quarterfinals at Wimbledon are set for today. Due up first on Centre Court are top-ranked Dinara Safina against 19-year-old German Sabine Lisicki, followed by No. 2 Serena Williams vs. 19-year-old Victoria Azarenka of Belarus. Murray wins 5-set thriller under Centre Court roof as night tennis comes to WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — The first match played entirely under Wimbledon’s new retractable roof produced a five-set marathon that finished later than any previous Centre Court encounter in history. Murray wins five-set thriller under Centre Court roof as night tennis comes to WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — The first match played entirely under Wimbledon’s new retractable roof produced a five-set marathon that finished later than any previous Centre Court encounter in history. Andy Murray beats Wawrinka in a five set epic under the roof at Wimbledon
Night tennis at Wimbledon: Under new roof, Murray edges Wawrinka to reach quarterfinalsWIMBLEDON, England — They played into the night on Centre Court, later than anyone ever had in Wimbledon’s long history, and they played indoors, the first match contested entirely under the new roof. Changing of the guard: Wimbledon shuts roof for indoor tennis as fans applaud, umbrellas closeWIMBLEDON, England — Rhythmic clapping rang out on Centre Court, accompanied by not-so-staid chants of “Roof! Roof! Roof!” Andy Roddick advances to Wimbledon quarters by beating Tomas Berdych
11-0: Federer dispatched Soderling to reach yet another Wimbledon QF
Hewitt rallies from 2 sets down to beat Stepanek and reach Wimbledon quarterfinalsWIMBLEDON, England — Former champion Lleyton Hewitt rallied from two sets down to beat Radek Stepanek of the Czech Republic and reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. No. 4 Djokovic beats Sela in straight sets to reach Wimbledon quartersWIMBLEDON, England — Novak Djokovic has defeated Dudi Sela in straight sets to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals. Wimbledon roof closes for 1st time during Safina-Mauresmo matchWIMBLEDON, England — Indoor tennis has come to Wimbledon. Wimbledon officials play down swine flu fears after 4 personnel are asked to stay homeWIMBLEDON, England — Wimbledon officials played down swine flu fears Monday after four ball boys and girls were asked to remain home because of flu symptoms. Federer reaches quarterfinals at Wimbledon by beating Soderling 6-4, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5)WIMBLEDON, England — Centre Court fans applauded Roger Federer’s latest win at Wimbledon. And they really roared for the roof. Serena Williams dismisses Daniela Hantuchova to reach Wimbledon quarterfinalsWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams has reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals after defeating Daniela Hantuchova 6-3, 6-1. 17-year-old Melanie Oudin’s run at Wimbledon ends with loss to RadwanskaWIMBLEDON, England — American 17-year-old Melanie Oudin (oo-DAN) has been eliminated in the fourth round at Wimbledon Venus Williams advances to Wimbledon quarterfinals as Ana Ivanovic retires with injuryWIMBLEDON, England — Venus Williams advanced to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon when opponent Ana Ivanovic retired one game into the second set Monday. Venus Williams advances at Wimbledon when Ana Ivanovic retires in 2nd setWIMBLEDON, England — Venus Williams advanced to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon when opponent Ana Ivanovic retired one game into the second set Monday. Elena Dementieva reaches Wimbledon quarterfinals; Federer, Williams sisters in action todayWIMBLEDON, England — Fourth-seeded Elena Dementieva has become the first player to reach the quarterfinals at Wimbledon after beating fellow Russian Elena Vesnina 6-1, 6-3. No. 4 Dementieva 1st player to reach quarterfinals at Wimbledon after beating VesninaWIMBLEDON, England — Fourth-seeded Elena Dementieva has become the first player to reach the quarterfinals at Wimbledon after beating fellow Russian Elena Vesnina 6-1, 6-3. Roger Federer, Williams sisters are in action as Wimbledon resumes todayWIMBLEDON, England — Action resumes at Wimbledon today as five-time men’s champion Roger Federer will take on No. 13 Robin Soderling in a rematch of the French Open final won by Federer. And five-time women’s champion Venus Williams plays No. 13 Ana Ivanovic while younger sister Serena goes up against Daniela Hantuchova. Experiences rules on men’s side, while teens shake up on the women’s draw at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — There was a grizzled look to the men’s field, at least by tennis standards, after one week at Wimbledon. Week 2 focus at Wimbledon similar to Week 1: Federer, Murray, Williams sisters _ and that roofWIMBLEDON, England — As Week 1 gives way to Week 2 at Wimbledon on Monday, the primary story lines have not shifted since the beginning of the tournament. England’s Nick Dougherty shoots 64 to win BMW International Open by 1 strokeMUNICH — Nick Dougherty shot a final-round 64 to win the BMW International Open by one stroke on Sunday, although he was nearly upstaged by one of the most rare shots in golf. “Our slow bowlers can beat the Aussies”, says SwannLONDON - England’s right-arm offbreak bowler Graeme Swann has expressed confidence on England’s spinners abilities to tangle Australians in a web to regain the historic Ashes series, which begins on Thursday. Man City never big enough to bid for me: KakaJOHANNESBURG - Brazilian football star Kaka has told Manchester City they were never a big enough club to tempt him to the Premier League. Oz bowlers fail to impress in drawn tie against SussexSUSSEX - The drawn tour game against Sussex has left the Australian cricket team management with creases on their foreheads, at least insofar as deciding their bowling line-up for the first Ashes Test against England to played in Cardiff from July 8. Siddle will play first Ashes Test: NielsenWORCESTER - Australian cricket team coach Tim Nielsen has confirmed that in-form quick Peter Siddle will play the first Ashes Test at Cardiff. KP claims gruelling fitness regime caused his Achilles injuryLONDON - England middle-order bat Kevin Pietersen has said that his gruelling self-imposed Caribbean fitness regime caused his Achilles injury. Ex-England skipper Vaughan to quit cricketLONDON - Former England captain Michael Vaughan is expected to announce his retirement from cricket this week. 17-year-old US qualifier Oudin upsets former No. 1 Jankovic at Wimbledon to reach 4th roundWIMBLEDON, England — As a tyke growing up in Marietta, Ga., Melanie Oudin would watch Venus and Serena Williams on TV and tell anyone who would listen that she was going to play at Wimbledon, too, one day. American 17-year-old Oudin upsets Jankovic at Wimbledon; VWilliams also winsWIMBLEDON, England — When 17-year-old American Melanie Oudin concluded the biggest match of her life Saturday at Wimbledon, she had trouble finding the exit on cozy Court 3. |
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WIMBLEDON, England — Andy Murray has won the first match played entirely under the roof on Centre Court at Wimbledon, beating Stanislas Wawrinka in five sets. Monday’s 3-hour, 57-minute match, which ended at 10:40 p.m., was the latest match ever played at Wimbledon. The new retractable roof had been closed for the first time after light rain halted play during the second set of a match between Dinara Safina and Amelie Mauresmo.
WIMBLEDON, England — Andy Roddick has advanced to the Wimbledon quarterfinals by beating Tomas Berdych (ber-DITCH). The No. 6-seeded Roddick hit 24 aces, never faced a break point and defeated Berdych 7-6 (4), 6-4, 6-3 Monday. Roddick lost only 11 points on his serve and improved to 23-3 in tiebreakers this year.
WIMBLEDON, England — The last time they met, a Grand Slam title was on the line, the surface was clay and the weather was chilly and wet. This time, they played in the fourth round, the surface was grass and the conditions were sweltering. The result was no different, though, as Roger Federer swept Robin Soderling in straight sets. Federer outserved the Swede 6-4, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5) on Monday to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals — three weeks after downing Soderling in three sets in Paris for his first French Open title.
