Del Potro pulls away from Cilic, gets to semifinals at US OpenSeptember 10th, 2009 Del Potro makes 2nd slam semi with win over CilicNEW YORK — The swirling winds in Arthur Ashe Stadium caused as much trouble for Juan Martin del Potro as his opponent, Marin Cilic. Del Potro overcame them both Thursday and moved into his second Grand Slam semifinal.
McEnroe blames Murray's over tennising and training for humiliating US Open lossSeptember 10th, 2009 NEW YORK - American tennis legend John McEnroe believes World No 2 Andy Murray is over-training and playing too much. The British star, who is still looking for his first Grand Slam title was beaten 7-5 6-2 6-2 by Croatia's Marin Cilic in the fourth-round of the US Open.
Murray vows to come back better after US Open lossSeptember 9th, 2009 NEW YORK - British tennis star Andy Murray has said that he will come back a better player following his fourth-round straight-sets thrashing by Croat ace Marin Cilic. "It's the biggest disappointment of my tennis career.
Disappointed! '08 runner-up Murray upset by Cilic in US Open; Clijsters into semifinalsSeptember 8th, 2009 Murray's US Open ends early; Clijsters wins againNEW YORK — Disappointed. That was the word Andy Murray used over and over to describe how he felt about his exit from the U.S.
2008 US Open runner-up Andy Murray upset by Marin Cilic in 4th roundSeptember 8th, 2009 Murray upset by Cilic at US OpenNEW YORK — That upward-pointing arrow defining Andy Murray's career flattened out dramatically Tuesday. The British star, who had ascended to a No.
2008 US Open finalist Andy Murray moves into 3rd round with 4-set victorySeptember 4th, 2009 '08 runner-up Murray reaches 3rd round at US OpenNEW YORK — Second-seeded Andy Murray of Britain has advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open, the site of his best Grand Slam showing.
Murray beats Ferrero in straight sets to reach 1st Wimbledon semifinalJuly 1st, 2009 Murray reaches 1st Wimbledon semifinalWIMBLEDON, England — Andy Murray has reached his first Wimbledon semifinal after overpowering Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain 7-5, 6-3, 6-2. Murray won the last five games of the match Wednesday to wrap up the win in 1 hour, 41 minutes.
Soderling follows upset of Nadal by beating Davydenko at French to reach 1st major semifinalJune 2nd, 2009 Soderling follows Nadal upset by reaching semisPARIS — Robin Soderling of Sweden has followed his French Open upset of Rafael Nadal by beating Nikolay Davydenko in the quarterfinals. The 23rd-seeded Soderling won the first five games Tuesday and never was in trouble during a 6-1, 6-3, 6-1 victory over the 10th-seeded Davydenko.
Fernando Gonzalez upsets No. 3 Andy Murray 6-3, 3-6, 6-0, 6-4 in French Open quarterfinalsJune 2nd, 2009 Gonzalez upsets No. 3 Murray in French quartersPARIS — Fernando Gonzalez has advanced to the French Open semifinals for the first time by upsetting third-seeded Andy Murray 6-3, 3-6, 6-0, 6-4.
Federer does not think Murray is French Open final materialJune 2nd, 2009 PARIS - Former World Number one Roger Federer has said that British tennis star Andy Murray is not his pick to reach the final of the French Open. The world No 2 is in the other side of the draw to third seed Murray, who meets Chile's Fernando Gonzalez in the quarter-finals in Paris today.
Defending champion Ana Ivanovic loses to 19-year-old Azarenka in 4th round at French OpenMay 31st, 2009 Ivanovic loses in 4th round at French OpenPARIS — Defending champion Ana Ivanovic was eliminated from the French Open in the fourth round Sunday, losing to Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 6-2, 6-3. The eighth-seeded Serb did little right on Court Suzanne Lenglen, converting only two of her five break points and making 20 unforced errors.
Gonzalez, Cibulkova reach quarterfinals at French Open with straight-set winsMay 31st, 2009 Gonzalez, Cibulkova reach quarterfinals at FrenchPARIS — Fernando Gonzalez became the first player to reach the quarterfinals at this year's French Open, beating Victor Hanescu of Romania 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 Sunday. Gonzalez, who reached the 2007 Australian Open final, ended the match with his 21st forehand winner.
Autograph injury, big forehand help Chile's Fernando Gonzalez reach French Open quarterfinalsMay 31st, 2009 Gonzalez into French Open quarterfinalsPARIS — French Open quarterfinalist Fernando Gonzalez might owe some of his success to a rather unusual recent injury: He sprained his ankle during an autograph session. "Let's call it 'curious,'" the Chilean said of how he got hurt at a tournament in Rome this month.
Maria Sharapova rallies again, advances to French Open quarterfinals by beating Li NaMay 31st, 2009 Sharapova advances to French Open quarterfinalsPARIS — Maria Sharapova rallied again at the French Open on Sunday, moving into the quarterfinals by beating Li Na of China 4-6, 6-0, 6-4. Sharapova is making her return to Grand Slam tennis after almost a year off with a right shoulder injury.
Top-seeded Safina easily beats another opponent at French Open to move into quarterfinalsMay 31st, 2009 Safina eases past another opponent at French OpenPARIS — Dinara Safina cruised to another easy win at the French Open, advancing to the quarterfinals by beating Aravane Rezai of France 6-1, 6-0. The top-seeded Safina won 11 straight games to close out the match.