NEW YORK – If a wild-looking carefree guy swinging a tennis racket leaps your fence and dives into the backyard, don’t be alarmed. It’s probably the cool Frenchman from the Caribbean isle of Guadeloupe displaying his do-or-die brand of big league tennis. Gael Monfils won’t give up on any ball within the ballpark, and some that have bounced beyond. These tactics put him on … [Read more...] about EVEN WITH RIP-ROARING STROKES, MONFILS LOSES
NO LUCK FOR IRISH PAIR AT US OPEN
NEW YORK – Were weeping and wailing heard throughout the streets of South Boston yesterday? Possibly. But maybe the word hadn’t gotten around yet about the gallant failure of two Irishmen trying to break into the US Open, and create some tennis history. According to tournament officials, no Irishman had ever pushed beyond the first round of the 130- year-old US … [Read more...] about NO LUCK FOR IRISH PAIR AT US OPEN
VENUS OUT OF 2011 US OPEN
In a surprise announcement, Venus Williams withdrew from the 2011 US Open due to a diagnosis of Sjogren’s Syndrome, an autoimmune disease characterized by dryness of the mouth and eyes. The exact cause of Sjogren’s Syndrome is not known, although there is a growing support for genetic factors. It is most commonly (90%) found in women. In her statement, Venus said: “I’m … [Read more...] about VENUS OUT OF 2011 US OPEN
#1 – WOZNIACKI, STILL LOOKING FOR MAJOR TITLE
NEW YORK – Caroline Wozniacki is chasing a tennis ball far to her right. But with three quick-steps the All-Danish girl catches up and delivers a stiff forehand to her foe’s ankles. Show over. Wozniacki, she of the golden smile and plenty of gold in the piggy bank (over $ 10 million in prize money) is 21, has won 18 tournaments and intends to seize the US Open as the … [Read more...] about #1 – WOZNIACKI, STILL LOOKING FOR MAJOR TITLE
FLUSHING MEADOWS – A LATTER DAY OK CORRAL
NEW YORK – Ever wonder how Billy the Kid would have done with a tennis racket instead of a shotgun? The Kid, known as a withdrawal artist to the bankers of Lincoln County, New Mexico, showed his quick, greedy hands to advantage in practicing his craft in the neighborhood of the Tombstone’s infamous OK Corral. Who knows? Maybe the Kid might have preferred serving aces … [Read more...] about FLUSHING MEADOWS – A LATTER DAY OK CORRAL