NEW YORK – Sister Serena is back. Bold, blasting and bell-ringing – a woman with a cause to turn the world upside down as her property once again. But how far back is she on arriving in the fourth round of the US Open, aiming at her fourth title, the first since 2008. Having chased away two earlier hapless foes on the loss of three games, she was past scrimmaging. It was … [Read more...] about SISTER SERENA IN TOTAL CONTROL
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WILL DONALD YOUNG’S VICTORY BEGIN TO FULFILL PROMISE?
NEW YORK – The name is Young, whose story was old and nearly forgotten. Until yesterday. Until he awakened a sleepy tennis tournament called the US Open. Until he looked like a left-handed version of the Matterhorn that avalanched his victim from the Alps. Until he laughed as happily as the full-house throng of 2800 at Court 17 as the last point fell – and the husky … [Read more...] about WILL DONALD YOUNG’S VICTORY BEGIN TO FULFILL PROMISE?
EVEN WITH RIP-ROARING STROKES, MONFILS LOSES
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