Federer, Nadal, Roddick head US Open men’s field that includes 8 Grand Slam singles championsWHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Five-time defending champion Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Roddick are among eight Grand Slam winners leading the men’s field for the U.S. Open. Former Wimbledon champion Michael Stich to play doubles at Hamburg tournament next weekHAMBURG — Former Wimbledon champion Michael Stich will break his 12-year retirement to play doubles at next week’s Hamburg tournament. Martina Navratilova: Time running out for Williams sisters to match record 9 Wimbledon titlesNEW YORK — Martina Navratilova says the Williams sisters need to hurry to match her record of nine Wimbledon singles titles. A tired Federer basks in glow of 15th Slam title: ‘I don’t know if I can ever top this’WIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer certainly is not ready to stop at a record 15 Grand Slam titles. Roger Federer returns to No. 1 in rankings, overtaking Rafael Nadal, after Wimbledon winWIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer is back at No. 1. Roddick pulls out of Davis Cup with bad hip, was it an excuse?
Roger Federer reclaims Wimbledon title, No. 1 ranking and record 15th Grand Slam crownWIMBLEDON, England — From his front row seat in the Royal Box, Pete Sampras watched as Roger Federer broke his record for most Grand Slam singles titles in men’s tennis history. Federer beat Roddick in a gruelling Wimbledon Final to clinch his ‘record’ 15th
Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia beats Jordan Cox of US to win boys’ title at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Andrey Kuznetsov of Russia won the boys’ title at Wimbledon on Sunday by beating Jordan Cox of the United States 4-6, 6-2, 6-2 in the final. Roddick takes no solace from coming so close in yet another loss to Federer in Wimbledon finalWIMBLEDON, England — Andy Roddick slumped forward in his changeover chair, hands covering his grass-stained baseball cap, stung by his third loss in a Wimbledon final, all to Roger Federer. Serena Williams wins another major title, but still chasing true Grand SlamWIMBLEDON, England — Even with three of the last four major titles in hand, Serena Williams is still a bit upset about the one that got away. Roger Feder beats Andy Roddick for 6th Wimbledon title and record 15th Grand Slam championshipWIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer hoisted the trophy and celebrated making Grand Slam history, a year removed from an epic five-set final when he left Wimbledon a broken man, his title ripped away and his aura of invincibility shattered. Rod Laver, last man to win calendar-year Grand Slam, thinks it could happen againWIMBLEDON, England — The last man to win a true Grand Slam in tennis thinks it could happen again. Serena Williams remains No. 2 in rankings despite another major title at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Even with three of the last four Grand Slam titles in her possession, Serena Williams will stay behind No. 1 Dinara Safina when the WTA rankings are released Monday. Sister Slam: Serena beats Venus in all-Williams final for 3rd Wimbledon, 11th major titleWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams kept telling herself she was facing just another foe in the Wimbledon final Saturday, just another woman who hits the ball quite hard, just another player trying to deny her a Grand Slam title. Nestor and Zimonjic beat Bryan brothers to win men’s doubles title at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Daniel Nestor of Canada and Nenad Zimonjic of Serbia won their second straight Wimbledon men’s doubles title Saturday, beating top-seeded American twins Bob and Mike Bryan 7-6 (7), 6-7 (3), 7-6 (3), 6-3. Serena beats big sister Venus in straight sets for 3rd Wimbledon title and 11th SlamWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams fell to her knees on the grass, eyes closed, arms raised, and threw back her head. Roger Federer seeks 15th Grand Slam title when he faces Andy Roddick in Wimbledon finalWIMBLEDON, England — A year ago, plenty of people were feeling sorry for Roger Federer. Another sister act: Serena beats Venus in straight sets for third Wimbledon title, 11th SlamWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams fell to her knees on the grass, eyes closed, arms raised, and threw back her head. Venus Williams faces little sister Serena in 4th Wimbledon final at All England ClubWIMBLEDON, England — Venus Williams is just about the perfect older sibling: She supports Serena endlessly, protects her fiercely and even lets her pick which bedroom she wants when they’re on the road. Where does Venus draw the line? At Grand Slam championships. The sisters face each other again in a major final, meeting Saturday for the Wimbledon title for the fourth time. 14 down, 1 to go: Federer to face Roddick in Wimbledon final, with chance to break Slam markWIMBLEDON, England — Rising, rising, rising, high above the most famous patch of grass in tennis, Roger Federer channeled Pete Sampras on match point in the Wimbledon semifinals Friday, tucking both feet back beneath his body and uncorking an overhead smash. Federer beats Haas and Roddick downs Murray to set up their 3rd Wimbledon finalWIMBLEDON, England — Five-time champion Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday and will face Andy Roddick for a chance at a record 15th Grand Slam title. Federer beats Haas and Roddick downs Murray to set up their third Wimbledon finalWIMBLEDON, England — Five-time champion Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday and will face Andy Roddick for a chance at a record 15th Grand Slam title. Federer beats Haas to reach 7th consecutive Wimbledon final for shot at record 15th Slam titleWIMBLEDON, England — Five-time champion Roger Federer delivered a masterful grass-court performance Friday to beat Tommy Haas in straight sets and reach his seventh straight Wimbledon final, putting him within one win of a record 15th Grand Slam title. Roger Federer reaches 7th straight Wimbledon final by beating Tommy Haas in semifinalsWIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer has reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday by beating Tommy Haas of Germany 7-6 (3), 7-5, 6-3. Federer tops Haas to reach Wimbledon men’s final; He’ll face Andy Roddick or Andy MurrayWIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday by beating Tommy Haas of Germany 7-6 (3), 7-5, 6-3. Roger Federer faces Tommy Haas, Andy Roddick vs. Andy Murray in Wimbledon men’s semis todayWIMBLEDON, England — Wimbledon’s men’s semifinals are today, with five-time champion Roger Federer facing Tommy Haas of Germany and two-time finalist Andy Roddick playing Andy Murray. Federer is closing in on a record 15th Grand Slam championship, while Murray is seeking to become the first British men’s winner in 73 years. All in the family: Serena and Venus to meet in fourth all-Williams final at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — For the eighth time in 10 years, the Wimbledon women’s trophy will be lifted by a Williams. Family affair: Serena struggles, Venus breezes, setting up all-Williams final at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Richard Williams refuses to watch his daughters Venus and Serena play each other. Says he simply can’t bear to see it, no matter the setting, no matter the stage. Serena- Venus face-off, yet again, Wimbledon 2009 Finals
Serena Williams saves match point and overcomes Dementieva to reach Wimbledon final againWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams saved a match point and overcame Elena Dementieva 6-7 (4), 7-5, 8-6 in a riveting contest Thursday to advance to the Wimbledon final and another possible championship match against sister Venus. Serena Williams saves a match point, rallies to beat Dementieva in Wimbledon semifinalWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams has rallied to beat Elena Dementieva 6-7 (4), 7-5, 8-6 and reach the Wimbledon final for the second year in a row. Serena Williams saves a match point, rallies to beat Dementieva in Wimbledon semifinalsWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams saved a match point and rallied to beat Elena Dementieva 6-7 (4), 7-5, 8-6 Thursday, reaching the Wimbledon final for the second year in a row. Serena Williams faces Elena Dementieva, Venus Williams vs. Dinara Safina at Wimbledon todayWIMBLEDON, England — The Williams sisters are in action in Wimbledon’s women’s semifinals today. Scheduled first up on Centre Court is second-seeded Serena vs. No. 4 Elena Dementieva. Five-time champion and third-seeded Venus is paired in the second match against top-ranked Dinara Safina. The sisters have met in three previous Wimbledon finals, with Serena winning the first two and Venus coming out on top last year. Roddick beat Hewitt in a gruelling 4 hr match to reach Wimbledon SF
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