Miami
Lisa Raymond (w/Peschke) Take Second Place in Miami
Lisa Raymond (w/Peschke) was defeated by Mauresmo and Kuznetsova in the Miami final 6-4, 3-6, 3-10. According to Raymond’s blog, they will “drive to Ponte Vedra tomorrow after the match – another late night for the Peschke/Raymond team!”
5Apr2009 | US Tennis Network | Comments Off | Continued
Lisa Raymond (w/Peschke) Final Showdown vs. Mauresmo/Kuznetsova
Lisa Raymond and Kveta Peschke will take on Amelie Mauresmo and Svetlana Kuznetsova after the men’s final on Sunday. Raymond and Peschke advanced over Kops-Jones and Spears in the semi finals.
Check out Lisa Raymond’s blog, which has current posts and interesting commentary on her life in Miami including daily recommendations for your iPod.
Williams a Match Short of a Trophy, but Serena is #1 in the World
Serena Williams came wrapped to play. Her left thigh heavily taped to the knee. Azarenka’s nervous serving helped Serena Williams get back an early break to bring the first set to 2 all. Serena was visibly tired resting at the back wall, but played an impressive service game with a running cross court passing shot [...]
4Apr2009 | US Tennis Network | Comments Off | Continued
Serena Advances for Anticipated Azarenka Rematch – Raymond Over Kops-Jones/Spears – Bryan’s Out – Lester Cook vs. Reuben Gonzales
Serena and Venus Williams stepped into Stadium court with a ominous attitude as they prepared for the least favorite part of their jobs. The crowd was equally uneasy as Serena went up 6-4 and Venus evened the match winning the second set 6-3. The atmosphere escalated in the third set as the Williams sisters intensity [...]
2Apr2009 | US Tennis Network | Comments Off | Continued
Williams Sisters Will Meet in the Semis, Roddick an Approach Shot Short
In a heart breaking loss in front of a packed house in Miami, Andy Roddick lost to Roger Federer 3-6, 6-4, 4-6. Roddick was aggressive and after saving three break points early in the second set, the stands were thunderous. In the third set, the atmosphere was a combination of Davis Cup and US Open [...]
2Apr2009 | US Tennis Network | Comments Off | Continued
Lisa Raymond (w/Peschke) to take on Kops-Jones & Spears. Plus More US Tennis Coverage
Roddick advances, Dent is dropped and Raymond to the doubles quarterfinal. Plus coverage of the Men’s Futures Tournament in Mobile, Alabama.
31Mar2009 | US Tennis Network | Comments Off | Continued
Bryan Bros & Williams Sisters Advance in Miami. Eric Butorac & Travis Rettenmaier Win Doubles Title in Jersey
The all American team of Eric Butorac and Travis Rettenmaier won The Caversham International Doubles Title in Jersey, Great Britain, defeating Fleming/Skupski 6-4, 6-3. Butorac & Rettenmaier defeated fellow American Brian Battistone (w/Mankad) in the semi finals and will split 2,650 Euros.
In Miami, the Bryan Brothers dropped the first set to Karlovic and Vemic, [...]
Dent to Play Federer in Round of 16, Roddick, Serena, Venus Advance in Singles. Parrott, Reynolds, Raymond Advance in Doubles Draw
Taylor Dent will meet Roger Federer in the round of 16. Dent impressively returned to his old winning form defeating Robredo 7-5, 6-3.
Singles Draws:
Andy Roddick advanced over Tursunov with a thrilling 1st set tie-break 7-6(9), 6-2
Tsonga defeated Kendrick 7-5, 6-4
Berdych defeated Blake 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-3
Serena Williams advanced over Peng 7-5, 6-2
Venus Williams defeated Groenefeld 7-5, [...]