Great Dane: Caroline Wozniacki defeats Yanina Wickmayer to make US Open finalNEW YORK — Caroline Wozniacki warmed up a couple times, read a book and talked to her friends and family as she waited for her U.S. Open semifinal to start Saturday. She even managed to take a nap. Serena Williams’ US Open title defense ends with bizarre loss to Kim ClijstersNEW YORK — Serena Williams’ U.S. Open title defense ended in bizarre, ugly fashion Saturday night, when she was penalized a point on match point after yelling and shaking her racket in the direction of an official who called a foot fault. Great Dane: Wozniacki defeats Wickmayer to make US Open finalNEW YORK — Carolina Wozniacki has moved into her first Grand Slam final, with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Yanina Wickmayer at the U.S. Open. Kim Clijsters upsets defending champion Serena Williams to reach US Open finalNEW YORK — Kim Clijsters has upset Serena Williams in a U.S. Open semifinal that ended when the defending champion was docked a point for yelling at an official who called a foot fault. Montero’s goal in 84th minute lifts Sounders over DC United 2-1WASHINGTON — Fredy Montero scored his 11th goal in the 84th minute and the Seattle Sounders earned a 2-1 win over D.C. United on Saturday night. Nadal finally finishes rain-delayed win to reach US Open semis; no decision on roofNEW YORK — Rafael Nadal has no way of knowing how his aching stomach muscles will feel when he plays in the U.S. Open semifinals. With a burst of great shots, Woods takes big lead at Cog HillLEMONT, Ill. — Tiger Woods started with a bogey. His best shot led to a par. Play resumes, Nadal rolls: Spaniard routs Gonzalez after day of rain to reach US Open semisNEW YORK — After a day of waiting around, Rafael Nadal finally got back on the court. About half an hour later, he was still looking for some action. No problem for Nadal, who rolls over Gonzalez after a day of rain to reach US Open semisNEW YORK — After a day of waiting around, Rafael Nadal finally got back on the court. About a half hour later, he was still looking for some action. Nadal wraps up rain-interrupted victory over error-prone Gonzalez to reach US Open semisNEW YORK — Rafael Nadal has reached the U.S. Open semifinals for the second year in a row by finishing a rain-interrupted victory over Fernando Gonzalez. Small boy runs onto Comerica Park fieldDETROIT — Three days after Rafael Nadal was kissed by an intruder at the U.S. Open, there was an even stranger invader at Friday night’s Tigers-Blue Jays game at Comerica Park — a 6-year-old boy. All play postponed by rain Friday at US Open; singles finals pushed backNEW YORK — Serena Williams handed out lollipops as she walked through a tunnel at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Rafael Nadal peered outside at the blankets of rain while he strolled through a hallway outside the players’ cafeteria. Kim Clijsters chatted with friends to pass the time. Women’s matches at US Open postponed because of steady rain; semifinals reset for SaturdayNEW YORK — A steady rain has forced the U.S. Open to postpone the women’s singles semifinals. With rain falling, Kim Clijsters, Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal play waiting game at US OpenNEW YORK — Kim Clijsters sat perched on the arm of a couch in the players lounge Friday, talking to friends. Rain offers Rafael Nadal rest from nagging injuries, prospect of long weekend at US OpenNEW YORK — If any player needed a break at the U.S. Open, it was Rafael Nadal. Del Potro beats Cilic, reaches US SF; Nadal-Gonzalez slowed by rain
A golf architecture buff, Ogilvy gets the perfect pro-am pairingLEMONT, Ill. — Few active players have an architectural acumen like Geoff Ogilvy, so perhaps it was only fitting that the Australian play his pro-am round at the BMW Championship with Rees Jones, who renovated Cog Hill. Welcome to the big time, Mel: Oudin signed endorsement deal before US Open lossNEW YORK — So here is what 17-year-old Melanie Oudin of Marietta, Ga., was doing about 20 minutes before heading out to play in the first Grand Slam quarterfinal of her nascent career: affixing her signature to an endorsement contract. Improper planning doesn’t prevent Gullickson-Parrott from mixed doubles titleNEW YORK — Hours of practice and teamwork? Overrated. Rookies Michelle Wie, Stacy Lewis trying for first win at LPGA event in NW ArkansasROGERS, Ark. — Michelle Wie might not even be the most watched rookie at this week’s LPGA Tour event. Del Potro pulls away from Cilic, gets to semifinals at US OpenNEW YORK — The swirling winds in Arthur Ashe Stadium caused as much trouble for Juan Martin del Potro as his opponent, Marin Cilic. ‘Here to do business’: Serena Williams takes on Kim Clijsters in US Open semifinalsNEW YORK — Serena Williams finally acknowledged what has seemed rather obvious for quite some time: There are four tennis tournaments that truly matter to her. Serena, Venus Williams move into 1st US Open women’s doubles final since 1999NEW YORK — Maybe they should just hand the Williams sisters the trophy. Serena and Venus Williams move into 1st US Open women’s doubles final since 1999NEW YORK — Serena and Venus Williams are back in the U.S. Open women’s doubles final for the first time in a decade. Brian de Villiers The Prime Reason Behind Melanie Oudin’s Parent’s Impending DivorceMelanie Oudin’s father, John Oudin, has filed for divorce from his wife Leslie, citing her illicit affair with Melanie’s longtime coach, Brian de Villiers as the primary reason. The media is abuzz with stories and theories of various kinds and more so due to the newly found celebrity status of Melanie Oudin, whose sudden rise in the world of international tennis has been much talked about recently. As FedEx Cup heats up, players start to show signs of fatigue heading into BMW ChampionshipLEMONT, Ill. — The pro-am round of the BMW Championship had just ended in the still of late afternoon, clear skies and plenty of light available to fine-tune various parts of the game. 17-year-old Melanie Oudin’s New York story ends with loss to Caroline Wozniacki at US OpenNEW YORK — Melanie Oudin came to New York with a bag of rackets slung across her shoulder and a few modest goals. Report: Teen tennis star Oudin’s father seeking divorce on grounds of adulteryNEW YORK — The father of American tennis sensation Melanie Oudin is seeking a divorce from her mother, alleging Leslie Oudin had an affair with the teenager’s coach, according to a report by SI.com. Novak Djokovic beats Fernando Verdasco to reach US Open semis for 3rd consecutive yearNEW YORK — Novak Djokovic has reached the U.S. Open semifinals for the third consecutive year. NYC filmmaker loses court fight over recording US Open wheelchair matches, but some are to airNEW YORK — A New York judge has denied a filmmaker’s request to shoot video of wheelchair division tennis matches at the U.S. Open. Federer beats Soderling at US Open to reach 22nd consecutive Grand Slam semifinalNEW YORK — Roger Federer has beaten Robin Soderling at the U.S. Open to reach a 22nd consecutive Grand Slam semifinal. Through 80 years, Palmer keeps his passion for golfLEMONT, Ill. — Tiger Woods passed Arnold Palmer on the PGA Tour’s career victory list last year, and some found it surprising how the King chose to congratulate him. Through 80 years, Arnold Palmer, The King, keeps his passion for golf and those around in aweLEMONT, Ill. — Tiger Woods passed Arnold Palmer on the PGA Tour’s career victory list last year, and some found it surprising how the King chose to congratulate him. “We’ve had a couple of text messages back and forth,” Palmer said. NYC man to be charged with running on court at US Open to kiss Nadal; security increasedNEW YORK — Stadium security was bulked up for Wednesday night’s matches at the U.S. Open, a day after a man was arrested for running onto the court to kiss Rafael Nadal. American teen Oudin’s US Open ride ends with quarterfinal loss to No. 9 WozniackiNEW YORK — American teenager Melanie Oudin’s surprising run at the U.S. Open has ended with a 6-2, 6-2 quarterfinal loss to No. 9-seeded Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark. |
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NEW YORK — Juan Martin del Potro was aching for a second crack at a Grand Slam semifinal, a second chance to prove he has what it takes to win at that stage.
