Something to scream about: Serena returns and rolls to doubles title at US OpenSeptember 14th, 2009 Williams sisters take doubles title without a fussNEW YORK — Not much for Serena Williams to get worked up about this time. Two days after her profanity-laced exit from the U.S.
Serena Williams apologizes in 2nd statement after US Open outburstSeptember 14th, 2009 Williams apologizes for 'inappropriate outburst'NEW YORK — Serena Williams apologized Monday for what she called her "inappropriate outburst" during her semifinal loss to Kim Clijsters at the U.S. Open. Williams was short on contrition in the postmatch news conference after her profanity-laced, finger-pointing tirade at a lineswoman Saturday night — and again in a prepared statement Sunday.
You cannot be serious! Djokovic mimics McEnroe, charms Arthur Ashe!September 7th, 2009 NEW YORK — Just call him — Novie Mac?
Novak Djokovic added to his repertoire of memorable impersonations Monday night, channeling his inner John McEnroe in front of a roaring crowd at the U.S. Open. The fourth-seeded Serb's YouTube-worthy impressions of Maria Sharapova, Rafael Nadal and others — which earned him the nickname of "Court Jester" — haven't always been so well-received.
You cannot be serious! Johnny Mac & Jimbo hit some balls, rekindle some memoriesSeptember 4th, 2009 It's McEnroe vs. Connors again at US OpenNEW YORK — Those who say we'll never see anything like McEnroe-Connors again should have been near Practice Court 4 at the U.S.
Leander Paes and John McEnroe in mother of all verbal volleys!July 21st, 2009 WASHINGTON - Indian tennis star Leander Paes, who generally keeps himself away from any confrontational on-court behaviour, was involved in a mother of all verbal volleys with former American tennis legend John McEnroe. The incident took place in Washington DC, when Paes 's Washington Kastles team faced off against McEnroe's New York Sportimes, as part of World Team Tennis.
McEnroe's World TeamTennis coach Adams suspended, fined after heated episode at WashingtonJuly 18th, 2009 McEnroe's World TeamTennis coach suspended, finedNEW YORK — World TeamTennis suspended and fined New York Sportimes coach Chuck Adams on Friday after his team — which features John McEnroe — and the Washington Kastles got into heated arguments over players getting hit by shots. The league barred Adams from leading New York against visiting Kansas City on Friday night for "violating the World TeamTennis Coaches' Code of Conduct."
Adams went onto Washington's side of the court to confront a Kastles player Thursday.
Sporting world unites to admire FedererJuly 6th, 2009 LONDON - Following Roger Federer's 15th Grand Slam title, the sporting world has united in their admiration for the World No. 1 player. Famous sportspersons -Jimmy Connors, Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg John McEnroe, Mats Wilander, Tim Henman, Tiger Woods, Tracy Austin, Serena Williams and many others came forward to applaud the unique achievement that Fedrer has achieved and were in awe of his talent.
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.
'Would like to see more of mind games in tennis', says MurrayJune 28th, 2009 LONDON - British tennis star Andy Murray has said that he would like to see more of mind games in his tennis, similar to sledging involved in cricket and the psychological warfare used by former American tennis star John McEnroe. "McEnroe said that he used it as a sort of tactic.
Murray's defeat at the hands of Nadal in Wimbledon 2008 secret behind his fitnessJune 22nd, 2009 LONDON - World No. 3 Andy Murray has revealed how his Wimbledon exit in 2008 at the hands of Rafael Nadal turned him into one of the fittest players in the world.
McEnroe backing Murray against Federer to win WimbledonJune 17th, 2009 LONDON - Tennis legend John McEnroe is backing Andy Murray to win the Wimbledon saying that the 22 year old has already won his first points against experienced Roger Federer. McEnroe said commended Murray's game play and said that he is a thinking player.
Murray's maiden major title can come at Wimbledon: FedererJune 9th, 2009 LONDON - Tennis great Roger Federer, who cemented his place in the history books as he became only the sixth man to complete a full set of major titles, believes Andy Murray's maiden major title could come at Wimbledon next month. Federer is a strong favourite to win Wimbledon this year after he equalled Pete Sampras' overall record of 14 grand slam titles by winning French Open.
Edberg backs Murray to bag number of Grand Slam titlesJune 8th, 2009 LONDON - England's No.1 tennis player Andy Murray has been tipped to bag a number of Major titles. The world No.
Rafter says McEnroe still a 'nutter'June 6th, 2009 LONDON - Former Australian tennis player Patrick Rafter playing a exhibition tennis match at the Pat Rafter Arena came out with a amusing comment on John McEnroe. "You'd think he'd grow out of it, but he's still a nutter," The Courier-Mail quoted Rafter, as saying.
Murray's double mission-French Open fourth round and meeting with Black Eyed PeasMay 29th, 2009 PARIS - The world's third best tennis player, Andy Murray of Britain, is on a double mission - to reach the fourth round of the French Open today before meeting the American music band Black Eyed Peas. According to The Sun, Murray is scheduled to take on Serbian Janko Tipsarevic, and is staying at the same hotel as the American band and their singer Fergie.
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