The British are going: Andy Murray's big hopes for US Open undone by Marin Cilic in 4th roundSeptember 8th, 2009 Andy Murray upset by Marin 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.
Nadal dismisses Monfils to reach US Open QF, regains no. 2 spotSeptember 8th, 2009 NEW YORK — Rafael Nadal has eliminated Gael Monfils in the U.S. Open to reach the quarterfinals.
A big gap at Open top: Highest 16-seeded men all reach 3rd round at major for 1st timeSeptember 4th, 2009 Top 16 men start 32-0 at US OpenNEW YORK — Rafael Nadal encountered what's been passing as trouble for the top men at the U.S. Open. He lost — gasp! — a set.
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.
Nadal says he isn't in top condition heading into US Open but believes he has chance to winAugust 26th, 2009 Nadal not in peak condition heading to US OpenNEW YORK — Rafael Nadal concedes he probably isn't in peak condition heading into the U.S. Open. The Spanish star returned to competition this month after taking off more than two months because of tendinitis in both knees.
Roger Federer snaps losing streak against Andy Murray to reach Cincinnati Masters finalsAugust 22nd, 2009 Federer snaps losing streak against MurrayMASON, Ohio — First Rafael Nadal. Now Andy Murray.
Murray wears down Del Potro to lift Montreal titleAugust 17th, 2009 MONTREAL - Andy Murray used superior fitness to triumph in a heated two and three-quarter-hour struggle over Argentine Juan Del Potro to win the Montreal Masters title 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (7-3), 6-1. Sunday's victory makes the prefect start for Murray, who will take over from Rafael Nadal on Monday as second in the world behind Roger Federer.
Murray beats Del Potro to win Rogers Cup in 3 grueling setsAugust 17th, 2009 Murray defeats Del Potro to win Rogers CupMONTREAL — Andy Murray took the court to face Juan Martin Del Potro knowing no matter what the result of the Rogers Cup final, he would be soon be ranked No. 2 in the world.
Nadal toppled from number two as Murray beats TsongaAugust 16th, 2009 MONTREAL - Rafael Nadal lost his number two ranking to Andy Murray Saturday as the Scot beat France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-4, 7-6 (10-8) for a place in the finals of the Montreal Masters. Murray's victory means the 23-year-old will stand second in Monday's ATP ranking list behind Roger Federer for the best showing of his career.
Murray enters Rogers Cup final, set to become World No. 2August 16th, 2009 MONTREAL - British tennis player Andy Murray has beaten France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga to move into the final of the Rogers Cup in Montreal, which also meant that he would become the World No. 2 when the new ranking list is released on Monday.
Murray downs Tsonga to reach final at Montreal and No. 2 rankingAugust 16th, 2009 Murray beats Tsonga, reaches Montreal finalMONTREAL — Andy Murray reached the Rogers Cup final and the world's No. 2 ranking with a 6-4, 7-6 (8) victory over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France 6-4, 7-6 (8) on Saturday.
Roddick ousted; Murray downs Tsonga to reach final at Montreal and No. 2 rankingAugust 16th, 2009 Roddick ousted; Murray beats Tsonga in MontrealMONTREAL — Britain's Andy Murray defeated Jo-Wilfried Tsonga of France and Juan Martin Del Potro ousted Andy Roddick in the semifinals of the Rogers Cup on Saturday. With his win, Murray will vault past Spain's Rafael Nadal into a career-high second in ATP rankings behind No.
Murray splits the ranking difference between Roger, RafaAugust 16th, 2009 MONTREAL - Andy Murray split the difference between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as the Scot shot to the number two Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) ranking defeating Jo-Wilfried Tsonga 6-4, 7-6(8) for a place in the finals at the Montreal Masters Saturday. Murray will face a tough test Sunday when he plays Argentine Juan Del Potro, who stopped Andy Roddick for the second time in less than a week with a 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 victory highlighted by 19 aces.
Federer, Nadal reach Montreal quarter-finals in styleAugust 14th, 2009 MONTREAL - Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal resumed their dominance in tennis, with the top two seeds powering into the quarter-finals of the Montreal Masters. Number one Federer defeated countryman and good friend Stan Wawrinka 6-3, 7-6(5), while Nadal, making a comeback from a knee injury, eased his mind with a second victory in 24 hours, defeating German Philipp Petzschner 6-3, 6-2 here Thursday.
Rafael Nadal to defend title at Rogers Cup after 2-month injury layoffAugust 4th, 2009 Nadal to defend title at Rogers Cup in MontrealMONTREAL — Rafael Nadal plans to return to the courts at the Rogers Cup after being sidelined for more than two months with sore knees. Nadal says on his Web site that he'll arrive in Montreal on Wednesday to begin preparations for the Aug.
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