Archive for November, 2009

Jon Wertheim: Davydenko back among game’s best

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Jon Wertheim: Davydenko back among game’s best

Nikolay Davydenko proved his days as a top-five talent aren’t done yet, upending Roger Federer and Juan Martin del Potro to win the ATP World Tour Finals, writes Jon Wertheim. … Article source: SI.com »

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Serena fined record $82,500 for U.S. Open tirade

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Serena fined record $82,500 for U.S. Open tirade

Serena Williams was fined a record $82,500 for her U.S. Open tirade and could be suspended from that tournament if she has another “major offense” at any Grand Slam in the next two years. … Article source: SI.com »

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A Fine Day

Monday, November 30th, 2009
A Fine Day

Greetings, everyone. I'm hustling today, with telephone interviews booked with Caroline Wozniacki and Andre Agassi, so this will be brief. I just finished a post for ESPN on the judgment the ITF handed down in the Serena Williams case – two years probation and a $175,000 fine, of which roughly half will be... »

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Serena Williams Receives $175,000 Fine and Probation for US Open Outburst

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Serena Williams Receives $175,000 Fine and Probation for US Open Outburst

The International Tennis Federation has announced that world number one Serena Williams will receive a fine and probation as a penalty for her unsportsmanlike conduct at the 2009 US Open. Williams verbally assaulted a lineswoman during her semifinal match against Kim Clijsters after receiving a foot fault. The ITF’s Grand Slam Committee has ruled... »

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IMG Bollettieri students to compete for spot in Australian Open

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Three players who have spent many days on the courts of the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy will take to the court in Atlanta this weekend with a chance to compete in the main draw of the 2010 Australian Open on the line. The three  players are 17-year old Ryan Harrison, 22-year old Jesse Levine,... »

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Serena given fine & suspended ban

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Serena Williams is fined and given a suspended three-year ban from the US Open for her verbal tirade at a line judge at Flushing Meadows. … Article source: news.bbc.co.uk »

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Serena fined record $82,500 for tirade (AP)

Monday, November 30th, 2009
Serena fined record $82,500 for tirade (AP)

Serena Williams was fined a record $82,500 for her U.S. Open tirade and could be suspended from that tournament if she has another "major offense" at any Grand Slam in the next two years. Grand Slam administrator Bill Babcock's ruling was released Monday, and he said Williams faces a "probationary period" at tennis' four... »

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Davydenko thrilled to join greats

Monday, November 30th, 2009

Nikolay Davdenko was delighted to see his name alongside the greats who have won the season-ending tournament. … Article source: news.bbc.co.uk »

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TV Schedule – Davis Cup Final

Monday, November 30th, 2009
TV Schedule – Davis Cup Final

Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Final TV Schedule. ] … Article source: atpworldtour.com »

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Davydenko sweeps Del Potro to win ATP finals

Sunday, November 29th, 2009
Davydenko sweeps Del Potro to win ATP finals

LONDON (AP) — Nikolay Davydenko won the first big tournament of his career Sunday, running down just about every ball and using a consistent serve to beat U.S. Open champion Juan Martin del Potro 6-3, 6-4 to win the ATP World Tour Finals. … Article source: SI.com »

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