Tennishead (Free subscription) | 07/11/2009
Italy take commanding leadOn the WireItaly moved to the brink of victory against the USA in the Fed Cup final with two straightforward singles wins in Reggio Calabria on Saturday.The USA went into the tie without both Williams sisters, and youngsters Alexa Glatch and Melanie Oudin proved no match for their more experienced opponents.Italy's only previous Fed Cup title came with a 3-2 win against...
Times Online (Free subscription) | 25/10/2009
In 2009, he has been outstanding. In all of the grand slams bar the Australian Open, he has buried his previous poor performance records to reach the final of the French Open, the last 16 at Wimbledon, the quarter-finals of the US Open (losing on each occasion to his career nemesis Roger Federer). Of course, it was in Paris where he came of age, breaking Rafael Nadal's unbeaten record...
The Earth Times Online Newspaper (Free subscription) | 29/09/2009
... winner managed to go through into the second round saving all 11 points he faced from the 2009 Wimbledon quarter-finalist. Johansson last played on the ATP almost a year ago at home in Stockholm as shoulder problems continued to plague his once-promising career. He won through in one hour 20 minutes. The loss left Hewitt on 30-18 this comeback season. Czech sixth seed Tomas Berdych...
Tennistalk (Free subscription) | 28/09/2009
9/28/09 8:03 AM | Johan LindahlDavid Nalbandian is already plotting strategy for his return to tennis with an exhibition planned at home in Argentina in December.The South American is still recovering from spring hip surgery as has been reported to have had some light hits on the court.The one-time world No. 3 and 2002 Wimbledon finalist against hopes to test himself in an exho in Buenos Aires,...
The Sport Review (Free subscription) | 27/09/2009
... and with it the career Slam, before breaking Pete Sampras’ record of total Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon; and of course Juan Martin Del Potro’s scintillating win at the US Open. But putting those biggest of stories to one side, there have been a few subplots that could easily have been missed by less seasoned observers of the game. Robin Soderling made big strides this year, turning himself...
