Roger Federer and Andy Murray Face Off in the Shanghai Masters Final

Then there were two… It is quite a distance from the noisy, inevitably raucous fans down under in Melbourne to the slightly exotic, intoxicating tennis crowds of the orient assembled this week in Shanghai.  But the two finalists for both venues remain the same in 2010. Roger Federer will face mirthless Andy Murray in the finals of the Shanghai Masters on Sunday—with the result being... 

Roger Federer in Shanghai: Reloaded and Lovely in Lavender

Robin Soderling is the No. 5 player in the world, but today he looked like a rank amateur as he faced Roger Federer in the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters. It was all over in less than an hour. Federer prevailed 6-1, 6-1.  The Swiss Maestro never allowed the Swede into the match, denying Soderling pace and rhythm as the two skirmished in the opening few games before Federer took control,... 

2010 U.S. Open Tennis: Wednesday’s Quarterfinals, Playing Against the Wind…

Action gets underway at the U.S. Open on Wednesday with two men’s and two women’s quarterfinal matches scheduled on Arthur Ashe Stadium. These are the final days of a torrid and exasperating two-week tournament coming into focus. It has either been blisteringly hot on court, causing the soles of your tennis shoes to melt, or so windy you needed ankle weights to help hold you on court. We... 

U.S. Open 2010: Can Rafael Nadal Make It in New York, New York?

The thing you have to admire about Rafael Nadal is that he wishes only to play the game of tennis, not talk about it. He makes no pretense of being the Great Communicator like his rival, Roger Federer. As pundits corner him and ask him to reflect upon the game and his place in it, Nadal simply shrugs and smiles, not really sure how to gauge his place in the game currently, or the past––or... 

U.S. Open 2010: Wednesday’s Five Must-See Matches

On Wednesday there will be a full slate of action on tap with the men completing their remaining first round matches while some of the ladies begin to play second round encounters. There is plenty of first-rate tennis to be savored––but these are the most compelling matches that promise the tighest action. Ana Ivanovic vs. Jie Zheng (21) Second Round Jie Zheng of China and Ana Ivanovic... 

U.S. Open Tennis: Can Anything Stop Jelena Jankovic’s Skid?

Besides finding herself out the door early and often at many tournaments during the North American hard court season, Jelena Jankovic, the No. 4 seed at the U.S. Open, suffers from a tough draw heading into New York.   The summer has not been kind to the Serb with the patented slide along the baseline as she tries to change directions quickly.   Jankovic of late finds herself increasingly... 

2010 U.S. Open: Will Caroline Wozniacki Succeed As Number One?

As the U.S. Open gets underway, no one has been talking much about Caroline Wozniacki, the current World No. 2. She seems to make her biggest push of the season around this time of the year—the end of summer and the start of the U.S. Open. The teenager from Denmark who finally made it to age 20 almost glided into Flushing Meadows, flying under the media radar. Last year seeded No. 9, Wozniacki... 

Juan Martin Del Potro: The Next Number One?

The question remains––will Juan Martin del Potro be able to defend his Championship at the U.S. Open?   The Argentine has been out of action most of 2010 after undergoing wrist surgery in January.   He has not only been unable to compete, he has been unable to practice until this month.  Whether he can get himself fine-tuned enough to be a factor at the U.S. Open beginning... 

Rogers Cup: Rafael Nadal Shakes Off the Rust To Advance

Rafael Nadal defeated Stanislas Wawrinka 7-6 (12), 6-3. Rafael Nadal scowled less but seemed to grimace more during his first set at the Rogers Cup in Toronto Wednesday evening, facing Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland.   The first set was tight. Both players suffered from mishits and bad on-court decisions periodically as play continued.   Neither had played enough tennis on the hard courts... 

Pretty in Pink: Roger Federer into the Third Round at the Rogers Cup

There was magic in the air. Roger Federer returned to action Tuesday night at the Rogers Cup in Toronto wearing pale pink and painting the lines once again. Sitting in the stands alongside Federer’s wife, Mirka, sat Paul Annacone, intently watching his latest protege make his way through an often tense match.   The Argentine Juan Ignacio Chela fought hard to stay in the match and caused... 

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