Archive for November, 2009
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Chang: Asian men need better coaching (AP)Posted by: Yahoo! Sports - Tennis News in Tennis News
Michael Chang says Asian men need better coaching to match the success of female players in professional tennis. There are eight Asian women among the world's top 100 -- led by China's Li Na at No. 15. The highest-ranked Asian man is Taiwan's Lu Yen-hsun at No. 96. "That's what really seems to be the more difficult aspect -- to have the men break through and challenge the best...
Nov
25
2009
Federer reclaims year-end No. 1 ranking (AP)Posted by: Yahoo! Sports - Tennis News in Tennis News
Roger Federer has reclaimed his spot at the top of the tennis world, securing the year-end No. 1 ranking for the fifth time. The record 15-time Grand Slam champion is closing in on Pete Sampras' all-time mark of six. "It means a lot to have returned to No. 1 and to finish the year again at No. 1," Federer said Wednesday after accepting a trophy on court at the ATP World Tour Finals.
Nov
25
2009
Nadal to play in Spain’s Davis Cup final (AP)Posted by: Yahoo! Sports - Tennis News in Tennis News
Rafael Nadal has officially been chosen to play for Spain in the Davis Cup final against the Czech Republic. The second-ranked Nadal missed last year's final win over Argentina with a knee injury. He last played for Spain in March, when the team beat Serbia in the first round. Nadal and Fernando Verdasco, who are playing at the ATP World Tour Finals in London, will lead the Spanish team along...
Nov
24
2009
Roddick: Knee injury coming along well (AP)Posted by: Yahoo! Sports - Tennis News in Tennis News
After missing the ATP World Tour Finals because of a left knee injury, Andy Roddick is already looking forward to the start of the 2010 season. Roddick, who was at the O2 Arena on Tuesday to announce a renewed sponsorship deal with Lacoste for another four years, said his knee was "coming along well." "We're probably a little bit ahead of where we thought we would be," the...
Nov
23
2009
Another Season Has Come To a Close… Signup early for Spring 2010Posted by: Coach Patrick in Admin
What a wonderful season! Thank you again to all of the kids on my team and to all of those parents who made it possible for their kids! Our next season will be here soon and we will be on the courts again having fun! Spring 2010 is right around the corner! Take a look at next years schedule. Returning player letters will be going out in the mail in February 2010. If you change addresses please be sure to call me. If you are ready to signup early for Spring 2010, simply click here to get your child locked in for the upcoming season! If you have questions, you can contact me directly at 909-534-3439. Enjoy your Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas to all of you!
Nov
23
2009
Ex-USTA CEO Kantarian made $9M in 2008 (AP)Posted by: Yahoo! Sports - Tennis News in Tennis NewsU.S. Tennis Association tax forms show that former CEO of professional tennis Arlen Kantarian received more than $9 million in total compensation in 2008, his last year running the U.S. Open. According to documents obtained Monday by The Associated Press, Kantarian was paid about $1.6 million in base compensation, about $2.3 million in bonus and incentive compensation and nearly $5.2 million in...
Nov
22
2009
Federer and Murray win Tour Final openersPosted by: Google Videos - atp tennis in Tennis News
Nov
21
2009
Djokovic leaves Adidas for Tacchini (AP)Posted by: Yahoo! Sports - Tennis News in Tennis News
Novak Djokovic is leaving Adidas for Sergio Tacchini, the same brand worn by his idols. Djokovic said Saturday he has signed a 10-year sponsorship deal with the Italian company starting next year. He said "my own idols Pete Sampras and John McEnroe have won almost all titles ... wearing the Sergio Tacchini logo." The third-ranked Serb announced the deal on the eve of the ATP World Tour...
Nov
20
2009
ATP will not reopen Agassi doping case (AP)Posted by: Yahoo! Sports - Tennis News in Tennis News
The ATP Tour will not reopen a doping case against Andre Agassi even though he admitted to lying about using crystal meth in 1997. Agassi revealed in his recent autobiography that he failed a 1997 drug test, a result he says was thrown out after he lied by claiming he "unwittingly" took crystal meth.
Nov
20
2009
Del Potro to play Queen’s Club tourney (AP)Posted by: Yahoo! Sports - Tennis News in Tennis News
U.S. Open champion Juan Martin Del Potro will play at next year's Queen's Club tournament in an effort to improve his grasscourt game ahead of Wimbledon. The fifth-ranked Argentine beat Roger Federer in the U.S. Open final but has never advanced past the second round in three appearances at Wimbledon.
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