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
Improper planning doesn’t prevent Gullickson-Parrott from mixed doubles titleNEW YORK — Hours of practice and teamwork? Overrated. 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 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. 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. 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. Teenager Yanina Wickmayer advances to 1st Grand Slam semi with 7-5, 6-4 win over BondarenkoNEW YORK — Teenager Yanina Wickmayer is in her first Grand Slam semifinal 10 years after she and her father left behind their lives in Belgium to chase her tennis dream in Florida. No more H-Oudin-i escapes: American teen loses to Wozniacki in US Open quarterfinalsNEW YORK — Melanie Oudin’s magical U.S. Open is over. NYC man to be charged with running on court at US Open to kiss Rafael Nadal after matchNEW YORK — A New York City man arrested for running onto the court at the U.S. Open to kiss Rafael Nadal will be charged with trespassing and faces possible jail time if convicted, prosecutors said Wednesday. Rafael Nadal beats Gael Monfils 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-1, 6-3 to advance to US Open quarterfinalsNEW YORK — If Rafael Nadal was hurting, it didn’t show. If he was vulnerable, it didn’t last. Disappointed! ‘08 runner-up Murray upset in US Open; Clijsters-Williams in SFsNEW YORK — Disappointed. Serena Williams wins in straight sets again to set up US Open semi against Kim ClijstersNEW YORK — Defending champion Serena Williams has advanced to the U.S. Open semifinals, setting up a showdown against Kim Clijsters. Disappointed! ‘08 runner-up Murray upset by Cilic in US Open; Clijsters into semifinalsNEW YORK — Disappointed. The British are going: Andy Murray’s big hopes for US Open undone by Marin Cilic in 4th roundNEW YORK — That upward-pointing arrow defining Andy Murray’s career flattened out dramatically Tuesday. Big star in the Big Apple: US Open quarterfinalist Oudin not your average 17-year-oldNEW YORK — Melanie Oudin missed the junior prom. Still on a roll, Kim Clijsters defeats China’s Li Na to advance to US Open semifinalsNEW YORK — Kim Clijsters pulled off another upset that didn’t really look like one. Now, she’s only two wins from a U.S. Open title hardly anyone could have seen coming. AP Interview: New ATP CEO Helfant planning All-Star event, seeking major sponsorNEW YORK — Andy Roddick vs. Roger Federer in a serving speed contest? How about Rafael Nadal vs. Andy Murray in a timed race to chase down drop shots? Teenager Melanie Oudin’s run at Open offers hope that US tennis chances aren’t all that grimIn the weeks leading up to the U.S. Open, the chatter boards were full of talk about what’s wrong with women’s tennis. New York Stories: Melanie Oudin’s amazing rise only one of several in US Open full of upsetsNEW YORK — At any Grand Slam where Melanie Oudin wasn’t becoming a star, any of these other women would make a fine story. ‘04 champ Kuznetsova loses to Wozniacki
Upsets keep on coming at US Open: ‘04 champ Kuznetsova ousted by WozniackiNEW YORK — Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark has upset two-time major champion Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia at the U.S. Open to reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal. WTA has no plans to change ranking system; Serena Williams could be No. 1 this monthNEW YORK — It turns out Serena Williams can move up to No. 1 in the WTA rankings, as long as she makes it to the U.S. Open final. She just would have to wait until a week after the tournament ends. H-Oudin-i: American teen pulls off another escape, another upset, to reach US Open quartersNEW YORK — When Melanie Oudin wakes up each morning these days, sharing a king-sized hotel bed with her mother, she’s basically your average teen visiting the big city. Another comeback victory lands 17-year-old Melanie Oudin in US Open quarterfinalsNEW YORK — Forget about forehands and backhands. Melanie Oudin’s biggest weapon is her heart. Former No. 1 Clijsters keeps comeback on track, beats Venus to move into quarters at US OpenNEW YORK — When the Grand Slams roll around, the best stories often revolve around the prospect of Williams vs. Williams, Maria Sharapova, maybe even a possible breakthrough by No. 1 Dinara Safina. No. 1 and trying harder, Safina gets the break she needed but didn’t wantNEW YORK — Dinara Safina is the first to admit that what she really needs is some time off. Way to go, Mom: Kim Clijsters knocks off Venus Williams to reach US Open quarterfinalsNEW YORK — A half-hour after getting past Venus Williams in a three-set tussle at the U.S. Open, Kim Clijsters had her hands full again. Mama Mia! Clijsters upsets Venus to keep comeback going at US OpenNEW YORK — Well, she sure answered that question. Serena Williams wins last 10 games against Daniela Hantuchova to reach US Open quartersNEW YORK — Serena Williams is still waiting for her first true test of this U.S. Open. |
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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.
NEW YORK — Caroline Wozniacki had just finished knocking off two-time major champion Svetlana Kuznetsova when the inevitable question came: What will it be like to play 17-year-old American Melanie Oudin at the American Grand Slam tournament?
