Nadal has stomach muscle treated during 3rd-round US Open win over AlmagroNEW YORK — Rafael Nadal was treated for a stomach muscle problem during his third-round victory at the U.S. Open on Sunday. No. 1 is done: Top-seeded Safina loses in 3rd round of US OpenNEW YORK — Dissed, then dismissed. Melanie Oudin stuns Maria Sharapova and John Isner beats Andy Roddick at U.S. OpenNEW YORK — Melanie Oudin’s face was flushed from a mix of exertion and excitement and maybe even a bit of bewilderment — “Yes, I DID beat Maria Sharapova!” running through her mind — when she stepped out of the U.S. Open locker room and saw Mom. Big surprise: 6-foot-9 Isner takes out 2003 champion Roddick in 3rd round of US OpenNEW YORK — Andy Roddick’s U.S. Open is over much sooner than he expected. ‘I just had a blast’: 17-year-old American, Oudin, stuns ‘06 champ Sharapova at US OpenNEW YORK — Melanie Oudin’s face was flushed from a mix of exertion and excitement and maybe even a bit of bewilderment — “Yes, I DID beat Maria Sharapova!” running through her mind — when she stepped out of the U.S. Open locker room and saw Mom. Federer not perfect, but good enough to defeat Hewitt in 3rd round at US OpenNEW YORK — It was an ungainly sight, Roger Federer skidding and falling to the ground, helpless on the court. Federer erases early deficit to beat Hewitt and reach 4th round at US OpenNEW YORK — Top-seeded Roger Federer has overcome an error-filled first set to beat former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt in the U.S. Open’s third round. Crowded at the top: Nadal win makes it clean sweep for top 16 at US OpenNEW YORK — Sweating through a pivotal game in a match that was becoming more difficult than expected, Rafael Nadal finally broke through. He hit his winner, pumped his fist three times and shouted “Vamos!” — Let’s Go. No. 3 Nadal gets past Kiefer in 4 sets; top 16 seeded man all reach US Open’s 3rd roundNEW YORK — Rafael Nadal’s latest opponent thought the six-time major champion hardly looked to be at his best. A big gap at Open top: Highest 16-seeded men all reach 3rd round at major for 1st timeNEW YORK — Rafael Nadal encountered what’s been passing as trouble for the top men at the U.S. Open. Dent takes bite out of Navarro, keeps comeback on track at US OpenNEW YORK — After 4 hours, five sets and a match he won’t soon forget, Taylor Dent grabbed the umpire’s microphone and thanked the raucous U.S. Open crowd. ‘Can’t spell dynasty without nasty’: Serena, Venus Williams win while other top women fallNEW YORK — Finished with a mostly matter-of-fact victory in the U.S. Open’s third round Friday, defending champion Serena Williams switched into a yellow T-shirt with this bit of wisdom in blue script: “Can’t spell dynasty without nasty.” Jesse Levine can’t add to American run after wasting two-set lead at US OpenNEW YORK — Jesse Levine put together a fast start in his bid for another American upset at the U.S. Open. He just couldn’t keep it going against Croatia’s Marin Cilic. A big gap at the top: Highest 16-seeded men start 31-0 at US OpenNEW YORK — Andy Murray was cruising along in the second round at the U.S. Open when he went through a bit of a bump in the road: The 2008 runner-up lost — gasp! — a set. You cannot be serious! Johnny Mac & Jimbo hit some balls, rekindle some memoriesNEW YORK — Those who say we’ll never see anything like McEnroe-Connors again should have been near Practice Court 4 at the U.S. Open on Friday. ‘Can’t spell dynasty without nasty’: Serena Williams wins while other top women fallNEW YORK — Finished with a mostly matter-of-fact victory in the U.S. Open’s third round Friday, defending champion Serena Williams switched into a yellow T-shirt with this bit of wisdom in blue script: “Can’t spell dynasty without nasty.” 2008 US Open finalist Andy Murray moves into 3rd round with 4-set victoryNEW YORK — Second-seeded Andy Murray of Britain has advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open, the site of his best Grand Slam showing. Serena Williams passes tough test against serve-and-volley SpaniardNEW YORK — Serena Williams found herself in a time warp Friday, playing against a left-handed serve-and-volley specialist who had a game that brought back memories of Martina Navratilova, even if the talent wasn’t at that level. American Jesse Levine’s upset bid falls short as Marin Cilic rallies for win at US OpenNEW YORK — American Jesse Levine has fallen short in his upset bid at the U.S. Open. He blew a two-set lead in losing to Croatia’s Marin Cilic in the second round. Maria Sharapova, 17-year-old Melanie Oudin win to set up third-round meeting at US OpenNEW YORK — They are both ahead of schedule. 2003 champ Andy Roddick wins easily at US Open, 1 of 5 American men into 3rd roundNEW YORK — For so many years the male standard-bearer for U.S. tennis, Andy Roddick is enjoying seeing the success of some other Americans. “Believe”: 17-year-old Oudin from Georgia stuns Olympic champion Dementieva at US OpenNEW YORK — It’s not quite the case that 17-year-old Melanie Oudin and her family knew for sure she would get this far, this fast. Can she do it? Oui! Melanie Oudin pulls another Grand Slam upset in boost for US women’s gameNEW YORK — It’s right there on her shoes: “Believe.” Melanie Oudin always has, though even she had to admit this latest accomplishment felt a bit overwhelming. Federer, Hewitt set up US Open rematch with second-round victories; Nadal looks sharp in winNEW YORK — Roger Federer once wondered how he was ever going to beat Lleyton Hewitt. US Open at a glanceA look at Sunday’s play at the $21.6 million U.S. Open tennis championships: 5-time champ Federer makes it 36 wins in a row at US Open, beating Greul in straightsNEW YORK — Roger Federer’s winning streak at the U.S. Open is up to 36 matches. He’ll try for No. 37 against a familiar foe. Nadal returns to Grand Slam action with victory at US Open; VWilliams wins on bad knee, tooNEW YORK — Everyone’s been curious about the condition of Rafael Nadal’s knees, so it made sense that his first Grand Slam opponent in three months would wonder as well. Which might explain why Richard Gasquet tried a drop shot deep in the third set of his U.S. Open match against Nadal on Wednesday. Nadal made the long run necessary to get to the ball, and flipped it back over the net, winning the point. Tough test gives Clijsters confidence as she moves on in US OpenNEW YORK — A tougher match felt like a better experience for Kim Clijsters, who kept her comeback rolling Wednesday with another win at the U.S. Open. Rafael Nadal wins 1st Grand Slam match since May, beating Richard Gasquet at US OpenNEW YORK — Rafael Nadal has made a successful return to Grand Slam tennis, beating Richard Gasquet 6-2, 6-2, 6-3 in the first round of the U.S. Open. Williams moves on with win, Safin bids adieu with loss at US OpenNEW YORK — Venus Williams moved on, Rafael Nadal came back and Marat Safin said goodbye at the U.S. Open on Wednesday. See ya, Safin: 2000 champion Marat Safin loses in 1st round of last US OpenNEW YORK — Marat Safin strutted off the Grand Slam stage with little of the sound or fury that accompanied so much of his combustible career. Maria Sharapova and Taylor Dent see tennis from new perspective after time on sidelineNEW YORK — They come from opposite ends of the spectrum — one a former champion and current superstar, the other still searching for his big moment. Constructing a win: Sharapova’s play shines as brightly as NYC-inspired dress at US OpenNEW YORK — Maria Sharapova simply couldn’t bear the thought of a U.S. Open taking place without her. Safina barely avoids becoming 1st No. 1-seeded woman to lose in US Open’s 1st roundNEW YORK — Dinara Safina’s coach couldn’t bear to watch. Dinara Safina barely avoids becoming 1st top-seeded woman to lose in 1st round at US OpenNEW YORK — Dinara Safina has barely avoided becoming the first No. 1-seeded woman to lose in the first round at the U.S. Open. |
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