Without Williams sisters, US Open quarterfinalist Oudin back in spotlight for Fed Cup final
Big star in the Big Apple: US Open quarterfinalist Oudin not your average 17-year-oldNEW YORK — Melanie Oudin missed the junior prom. AP Interview: New ATP CEO Helfant planning All-Star event, seeking major sponsorNEW YORK — Andy Roddick vs. Roger Federer in a serving speed contest? How about Rafael Nadal vs. Andy Murray in a timed race to chase down drop shots? Dominator Federer, newcomer Oudin set winning US Open toneNEW YORK - Roger Federer performed his everyday magic to mow down Tommy Robredo 7-5, 6-2, 6-2 and reach the quarter-finals of the US Open, setting up a rerun of his winning French Open final as the men’s top seed started off week two with a solid win. Having won hearts with Tennis, now Oudin wins with boyfriendSept 8 (IBNS) Melanie Oudin won the hearts of fellow Americans not only with her on court prowess, but with her candid unabashed admission of boyfriend. New York Stories: Melanie Oudin’s amazing rise only one of several in US Open full of upsetsNEW YORK — At any Grand Slam where Melanie Oudin wasn’t becoming a star, any of these other women would make a fine story. You cannot be serious! Djokovic mimics McEnroe, charms Arthur Ashe!
H-Oudin-i: American teen pulls off another escape, another upset, to reach US Open quartersNEW YORK — When Melanie Oudin wakes up each morning these days, sharing a king-sized hotel bed with her mother, she’s basically your average teen visiting the big city. Another comeback victory lands 17-year-old Melanie Oudin in US Open quarterfinalsNEW YORK — Forget about forehands and backhands. Melanie Oudin’s biggest weapon is her heart. Former No. 1 Clijsters keeps comeback on track, beats Venus to move into quarters at US OpenNEW YORK — When the Grand Slams roll around, the best stories often revolve around the prospect of Williams vs. Williams, Maria Sharapova, maybe even a possible breakthrough by No. 1 Dinara Safina. Federer, Djokivic fight through; Roddick dumped in New York (Roundup)NEW YORK - Roger Federer and Novak Dkjokovic overcame niggles to advance while fifth seed Andy Roddick fell to a defeat against a rising American to exit the US Open in a third-round heartbreak loss Saturday. Melanie Oudin stuns Maria Sharapova and John Isner beats Andy Roddick at U.S. OpenNEW YORK — Melanie Oudin’s face was flushed from a mix of exertion and excitement and maybe even a bit of bewilderment — “Yes, I DID beat Maria Sharapova!” running through her mind — when she stepped out of the U.S. Open locker room and saw Mom. ‘I just had a blast’: 17-year-old American, Oudin, stuns ‘06 champ Sharapova at US OpenNEW YORK — Melanie Oudin’s face was flushed from a mix of exertion and excitement and maybe even a bit of bewilderment — “Yes, I DID beat Maria Sharapova!” running through her mind — when she stepped out of the U.S. Open locker room and saw Mom. Federer recovers after sloppy start; Djokovic strugglesNEW YORK - Roger Federer recovered from a stuttering start to finally beat Lleyton Hewitt for the 14th time in succession, posting a 4-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 victory into the fourth round of the US Open Saturday. A new queen of Queens: 17-year-old Melanie Oudin upsets Sharapova to move on at US OpenNEW YORK — She sat there in shock. Then, the tears started falling. Federer not perfect, but good enough to defeat Hewitt in 3rd round at US OpenNEW YORK — It was an ungainly sight, Roger Federer skidding and falling to the ground, helpless on the court. Crowded at the top: Nadal win makes it clean sweep for top 16 at US OpenNEW YORK — Sweating through a pivotal game in a match that was becoming more difficult than expected, Rafael Nadal finally broke through. He hit his winner, pumped his fist three times and shouted “Vamos!” — Let’s Go. Jesse Levine can’t add to American run after wasting two-set lead at US OpenNEW YORK — Jesse Levine put together a fast start in his bid for another American upset at the U.S. Open. He just couldn’t keep it going against Croatia’s Marin Cilic. Maria Sharapova, 17-year-old Melanie Oudin win to set up third-round meeting at US OpenNEW YORK — They are both ahead of schedule. Still looking sharp, Sharapova moves on easily with win over McHaleNEW YORK — Maria Sharapova sat in her hotel room most of the day and watched the upsets go down. “Believe”: 17-year-old Oudin from Georgia stuns Olympic champion Dementieva at US OpenNEW YORK — It’s not quite the case that 17-year-old Melanie Oudin and her family knew for sure she would get this far, this fast. US Open at a glanceA look at Sunday’s play at the $21.6 million U.S. Open tennis championships: Svetlana Kuznetsova tops Goerges 6-3, 6-2 in 1st round of US OpenNEW YORK — Two-time major champion Svetlana Kuznetsova has advanced to the second round of the U.S. Open with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Julia Goerges of Germany. Match doesn’t go to script, but Venus Williams moves on anyway after tough win over DushevinaNEW YORK — Venus Williams enjoyed a New York moment at the U.S. Open. She probably never guessed she’d need one to pull her through the first round. Dealing with a balky left knee and an opponent who didn’t buy into the usual opening-night script, Williams needed 2 hours, 43 minutes to defeat Vera Dushevina of Russia. Serena Williams seeded No. 2 behind Dinara Safina at US Open; Federer leads men for 5th time
Roger Federer, Dinara Safina given No. 1 seedings for US Open; draw ThursdayNEW YORK — Roger Federer and Dinara Safina were seeded No. 1 for the U.S. Open on Tuesday, with the U.S. Tennis Association following the ATP and WTA rankings. Dementieva beats Sharapova; clinches Rogers Cup
Sharapova beats Kleybanova, Dementieva cruises past Serena Williams to reach Rogers Cup final
Dementieva reaches Rogers Cup final with straight-set win over Serena Williams
Dementieva advances to Rogers Cup semifinals with win over Stosur in TorontoTORONTO — Second-seeded Serena Williams breezed through to the semifinals of the Rogers Cup on Friday with a straight-sets victory over Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic. Sharapova, Serena Williams reach quarters in Toronto
Top-seeded Dinara Safina ousted in 2nd round at Rogers Cup in TorontoTORONTO — Dinara Safina is out of the Rogers Cup. Flavia Pennetta of Italy defeats Samantha Stosur 6-4, 6-3 to win Carson titleCARSON, Calif. —Flavia Pennetta took advantage of error-prone Samantha Stosur for a 6-4, 6-3 victory in the LA Women’s Tennis Championships on Sunday, giving the Italian her second title of the year. Aussie Stosur defeats Zheng to move into Carson semifinalsCARSON, Calif. — Samantha Stosur rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 quarterfinal victory over Zheng Jie of China at the LA Women’s Tennis Championships on Friday, moving the Aussie doubles specialist into the semifinals for the second consecutive week. Top-ranked Safina upset in 3 sets by China’s Zheng Jie in LA Women’s Tennis Championships
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