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 »
Archive for November, 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 »
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... »
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... »
IMG Bollettieri students to compete for spot in Australian Open
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,... »
Serena given fine & suspended ban
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 »
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... »
Davydenko thrilled to join greats
Nikolay Davdenko was delighted to see his name alongside the greats who have won the season-ending tournament. … Article source: news.bbc.co.uk »
TV Schedule – Davis Cup Final
Davis Cup by BNP Paribas Final TV Schedule. ] … Article source: atpworldtour.com »
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 »