No. 7-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga beats 18-year-old American in 1st round of US OpenNEW YORK — Seventh-seeded Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France has breezed into the U.S. Open’s second round by beating 18-year-old Chase Buchanan of the United States 6-0, 6-2, 6-1. Svetlana Kuznetsova tops Goerges 6-3, 6-2 in 1st round of US OpenNEW YORK — Two-time major champion Svetlana Kuznetsova has advanced to the second round of the U.S. Open with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Julia Goerges of Germany. Match doesn’t go to script, but Venus Williams moves on anyway after tough win over DushevinaNEW YORK — Venus Williams enjoyed a New York moment at the U.S. Open. She probably never guessed she’d need one to pull her through the first round. Dealing with a balky left knee and an opponent who didn’t buy into the usual opening-night script, Williams needed 2 hours, 43 minutes to defeat Vera Dushevina of Russia. Slowed by bad knee, facing big deficit, Venus Williams comes back to win at US OpenNEW YORK — Venus Williams was bothered by a bad knee and distracted by more than a half-dozen foot faults. What never fazed her: a big deficit. Manny happy returns: Clijsters overwhelms spider-bitten opponent at US Open; Federer wins, tooNEW YORK — Excited to be seeing an old pal for the first time in a while, the U.S. Open spectators dotting the mostly empty stands in Arthur Ashe Stadium called out to Kim Clijsters as she stepped on the court that means so much to her. For openers, Federer, Serena Williams enjoy easy wins; Clijsters romps in return to New YorkNEW YORK — Roger Federer and Serena Williams began their U.S. Open title defenses Monday with easy wins in matches that will probably stick only in the memories of the players they beat. On the comeback, Kim Clijsters wins 6-1, 6-1 in return to US OpenNEW YORK — Four years and one baby later, Kim Clijsters still looks like a contender. Could Querrey be next great American tennis star?
The postman always wrings twice: Post-Wimbledon, Roddick gets support, advice from everywhereNEW YORK — Everyone, it seems, wanted to talk to Andy Roddick about his loss to Roger Federer in last month’s epic Wimbledon final: the 16-14 fifth set, the 77 total games, the Centre Court crowd chanting the American’s name afterward. Caroline Wozniacki wins second straight New Haven title; Verdasco takes men’s championshipNEW HAVEN, Conn. — Caroline Wozniacki believes this is her time. Venus Williams, Andy Roddick scheduled to play on opening night at US Open
Caroline Wozniacki wins second consecutive New Haven titleNEW HAVEN, Conn. — Caroline Wozniacki believes this is her time. Sam Querrey, Fernando Verdasco win indoors to reach Pilot Pen finalNEW HAVEN, Conn. — Fernando Verdasco and Sam Querrey reached the Pilot Pen final with straight-set victories Saturday in semifinals that were moved inside because of rain. In note of far more than 140 characters, US Open players warned about tweetingNEW YORK — Watch what you tweet. Mauresmo, Querrey advance to Pilot Pen semifinals with victories over top seeds
Williams sisters could meet in semis, not final, at US Open; Federer, Nadal on opposite sides
Federer, Nadal in opposite halves of US Open draw
Querrey earns chance for $1 million bonus, Kuznetsova, Davydenko advance at Pilot Pen
Nadal says he isn’t in top condition heading into US Open but believes he has chance to win
Kuznetsova needs tiebreaker to advance, Davydenko cruises at Pilot Pen
Wozniacki credits boxing for improved game, Davydenko advances after 22-point tiebreaker
Serena Williams seeded No. 2 behind Dinara Safina at US Open; Federer leads men for 5th time
Roger Federer, Dinara Safina given No. 1 seedings for US Open; draw ThursdayNEW YORK — Roger Federer and Dinara Safina were seeded No. 1 for the U.S. Open on Tuesday, with the U.S. Tennis Association following the ATP and WTA rankings. Kuznetsova wins, Mauresmo triumphs, Baghdatis beaten at Pilot Pen
Mauresmo wins opening-round match at Pilot Pen; Baghdatis beaten
Roger Federer ousts Djokovic to win Cincinati Masters
Former No. 9-ranked Paradorn Srichaphan delays comeback again while denying his career is overBANGKOK — Former No. 9-ranked Paradorn Srichaphan has denied he is effectively retired from tennis, but has delayed his comeback again. No. 5 Andy Roddick knocked out of Cincy Masters by Sam Querrey
Taylor Dent, Jesse Levine among men getting wild cards for US OpenNEW YORK — Taylor Dent will return to the U.S. Open for the first time since 2005 after receiving one of eight men’s wild cards Wednesday. Father Federer gets a good start at Cincy Masters, winning first match with a solid serveMASON, Ohio — The ball really zipped off the fast, blue court, especially when it came off Roger Federer’s racket. Andy Roddick senses more fan support after his epic Wimbledon loss
Federer adjusting to fatherhood, Nadal recovering from knee problems as Cincy Masters begins
Muller, ‘08 US Open quarterfinalist who upset Roddick in ‘05, withdraws with knee injury
Murray beats Del Potro to win Rogers Cup in 3 grueling setsMONTREAL — Andy Murray took the court to face Juan Martin Del Potro knowing no matter what the result of the Rogers Cup final, he would be soon be ranked No. 2 in the world. Roddick ousted; Murray downs Tsonga to reach final at Montreal and No. 2 rankingMONTREAL — Britain’s Andy Murray defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France and Juan Martin Del Potro ousted Andy Roddick in the semifinals of the Rogers Cup on Saturday. |
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NEW YORK — The question comes up pretty much every week. Lately, Sam Querrey finds himself answering it more often than most.
NEW YORK — There will be a parade of past U.S. Open champions playing in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Day 1 of this year’s tournament. Monday’s schedule features a night session with 2000-01 winner Venus Williams against Vera Dushevina, followed by 2003 winner Andy Roddick against Bjorn Phau.
Williams sisters can’t meet in US Open final
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Top-seeded Svetlana Kuznetsova needed three sets Monday to overcome China’s Zheng Jie 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-4 in the first round of the Pilot Pen tennis tournament, the final tuneup before the U.S. Open.
MASON, Ohio — Roger Federer is back in top-of-the-world form heading into the U.S. Open.
