2010 Davis Cup draw sets up possible Nadal-Federer showdown as Spain hosts SwitzerlandSeptember 23rd, 2009 Possible Nadal-Federer showdown in 2010 Davis CupGENEVA — Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal could face each other in the first round of next year's Davis Cup after Spain drew Switzerland on Wednesday. Federer and Nadal, the top two players, have never met in the Davis Cup.
Top-seeded Roddick cruises after a monthlong break, others falter August 6th, 2009 WASHINGTON — Andy Roddick showed little rust following a monthlong break. The top-seeded Roddick beat Benjamin Becker 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic, his first match since losing the Wimbledon final to Roger Federer on July 5.
Mayer advances to semifinals when Fish withdraws will face Carsten BellAugust 1st, 2009 Mayer and Bell advance to semifinalsLOS ANGELES — Leonardo Mayer advanced to the semifinals of the L.A. Tennis Open when No.
US eliminated by Croatia in Davis Cup quarterfinals after James Blake loses to Marin CilicJuly 12th, 2009 US ousted by Croatia in Davis Cup quarterfinalsPOREC, Croatia — The United States was ousted from the Davis Cup, and left to wonder how it might have gone had Andy Roddick been around to pelt opponents with his laser serve. James Blake was unable to keep the Americans alive in the quarterfinals Sunday, losing to Marin Cilic of Croatia 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 in the opening match of reverse singles.
Querrey ends two-time defending champ Santoro's run in NewportJuly 12th, 2009 NEWPORT, R.I. — Sam Querrey of the United States used his big serve to upset two-time defending champ Fabrice Santoro of France, 6-3, 7-6 (2), on Saturday to reach the finals of the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships.
Croatia knocks US out of Davis Cup after Cilic beats BlakeJuly 12th, 2009 Croatia beats US in Davis CupPOREC, Croatia — Croatia has eliminated the United States from the Davis Cup after Marin Cilic beat James Blake for an insurmountable 3-1 lead in the quarterfinals. Cilic defeated Blake 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 on Sunday to help Croatia reach its first Davis Cup semifinal since winning the competition in 2005.
Bryan brothers win doubles to cut Croatia's lead over US to 2-1 in Davis CupJuly 11th, 2009 Davis Cup: US cuts Croatia's lead to 2-1POREC, Croatia — Bob and Mike Bryan beat Roko Karanusic and Lovro Zovko to keep the United States alive in the Davis Cup, cutting Croatia's quarterfinal lead to 2-1 on Saturday. The Bryan brothers cruised to a 6-3, 6-1, 6-3 doubles win on the indoor clay at Zatika Hall.
Blake, Fish falter giving Croatia a 2-0 lead against US in Davis Cup quarterfinalsJuly 11th, 2009 US down 2-0 to Croatia in Davis Cup quartersPOREC, Croatia — Marin Cilic outlasted Mardy Fish in five sets to give Croatia a 2-0 lead over the United States after the opening singles of their Davis Cup quarterfinal on Friday. Cilic beat Fish 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (3), 6-1, 8-6 in a match that lasted 4 hours, 23 minutes and ended at 1 a.m.
Karlovic rallies past Blake, giving Croatia a 1-0 lead against US in Davis Cup quarterfinalsJuly 10th, 2009 US drops opener to Croatia in Davis Cup quartersPOREC, Croatia — Marin Cilic outlasted Mardy Fish in five sets to give Croatia a 2-0 lead over the United States after the opening singles of their Davis Cup quarterfinal on Friday. Cilic beat Fish 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (3), 6-1, 8-6 in a match that lasted 4 hours, 23 minutes and ended at 1 a.m.
Karlovic rallies to beat Blake and give Croatia 1-0 lead against US in Davis Cup quarterfinalsJuly 10th, 2009 Croatia takes 1-0 lead over US in Davis CupPOREC, Croatia — Ivo Karlovic has rallied from two sets down to beat James Blake 6-7 (5), 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (3), 7-5 and give Croatia a 1-0 lead over the United States in their best-of-five Davis Cup quarterfinal series. Karlovic served 47 aces on the indoor clay court on Friday for his first career five-set victory.
Roddick pulls out of Davis Cup with bad hip, was it an excuse?July 6th, 2009 WIMBLEDON, England — Wimbledon runner-up Andy Roddick withdrew Monday from the U.S. Davis Cup team's quarterfinal at Croatia, citing a right hip flexor injury.
Top-seeded Fish withdraws from Newport after he's selected to replace Roddick in Davis CupJuly 6th, 2009 Fish withdraws from Newport to play Davis CupNEWPORT, R.I. — Top-seeded Mardy Fish has withdrawn from the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships after replacing Andy Roddick on the United States Davis Cup team.
Paes and Dlouhy stunned by Blake and FishJune 25th, 2009 LONDON - French Open winners Leander Paes and Lukas Dlouhy of the Czech Republic crashed out of the Wimbledon tennis championships, overpowered by American James Blake and Mardy Fish 6-4, 6-4, 6-3 in a sensational first-round men's doubles match here Thursday. Third seeded Paes and Dlouhy were drowned in a sea of errors to lose in an hour and 49 minutes.
Andy Roddick to face James Blake in semis at Queen's Club; Murray plays FerreroJune 12th, 2009 Roddick to face Blake in semis at Queen's ClubLONDON — Andy Roddick stayed on track for his fifth title at Queen's Club by defeating Ivo Karlovic 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5) Friday, advancing to the semifinals of the Aegon Championships. In Saturday's semifinals, Roddick will face James Blake, who downed Mikhail Youzhny 7-6 (5), 6-3.
Despite bomb threat, Andy Roddick defeats Lleyton Hewitt 7-6, 7-6 at Queen's ClubJune 11th, 2009 Despite bomb threat, Roddick wins at Queen'sLONDON — After the start of the match was delayed by a bomb threat, Andy Roddick defeated Lleyton Hewitt 7-6, 7-6 Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals at Queen's Club. Tournament officials, who initially said the match was being delayed because of technical issues, disclosed that a spectator had discovered a bomb threat message pinned to a wall.
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