http://www.gototennisblog.com Tennis blog. Tennis news. Tennis gossip. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:13:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/03/05/del-potro-gonzalez-out-of-indian-wells-nalbandian-in/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/03/05/del-potro-gonzalez-out-of-indian-wells-nalbandian-in/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 19:40:12 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=16938 REUTERS/Michael Fiala via Daylife It’s the incredible shrinking draw! Juan Martin Del Potro and Fernando Gonzalez are both confirmed “nos” for Indian Wells. Gonzalez, who is playing Davis Cup in Chile this weekend, has decided to stay in his country to help with earthquake relief (his efforts reportedly include organizing a Hit for Chile in Miami [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/03/05/del-potro-gonzalez-out-of-indian-wells-nalbandian-in/feed/ 4 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/03/03/video-fernando-gonzalez-for-earthquake-relief/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/03/03/video-fernando-gonzalez-for-earthquake-relief/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:06:00 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=16858
Would you like to replay the video or share the link to it with your friends? Fernando Gonzalez, who just returned to Chile in the wake of his country’s 8.8 magnitude earthquake, has released this heartfelt plea for aid: Gonzalez will take part in this weekend’s Davis Cup tie vs. Israel in Chile: “I hope to win [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/03/03/video-fernando-gonzalez-for-earthquake-relief/feed/ 5 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/03/01/despite-earthquake-chile-hopes-to-host-israel-for-davis-cup-this-weekend/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/03/01/despite-earthquake-chile-hopes-to-host-israel-for-davis-cup-this-weekend/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:31:01 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=16811
Photo by Manuel Gonzalez via DavisCup.com Contrary to popular (American) belief and to the scheduling priorities of some top stars, it appears that Davis Cup is still very important to players and nations worldwide. Despite suffering one of the largest earthquakes on record this weekend, Chile is moving forward with its plans to host Israel for this [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/03/01/despite-earthquake-chile-hopes-to-host-israel-for-davis-cup-this-weekend/feed/ 4 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/24/fernando-gonzalezs-girlfriend-daniela-castillo/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/24/fernando-gonzalezs-girlfriend-daniela-castillo/#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 10:45:01 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=15715
Fernando Gonzalez of Chile and his girlfriend Daniela Castillo relax on a boat ride along the Yarra River during day six of the 2010 Australian Open. Frites and I dug up a few more pics and a hilarious youtube video of this girl singing. You think this girl wants to be famous? and a few more pics [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/24/fernando-gonzalezs-girlfriend-daniela-castillo/feed/ 13 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/10/08/video-rafael-nadal-interview-beijing-highlights/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/10/08/video-rafael-nadal-interview-beijing-highlights/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:55:37 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=13164
The Majors may be over, but there’s still plenty of action on the ATP tour this season. The China Open has been especially exciting, with Rafael Nadal doing well and guys like Safin, Djokovic and Soderling still in the draw. It’s going to be a fun tennis weekend! Here’s Rafa’s take after his tough second round [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/10/08/video-rafael-nadal-interview-beijing-highlights/feed/ 2 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/09/us-open-day-9-wrap-nadal-and-serena-make-their-moves/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/09/us-open-day-9-wrap-nadal-and-serena-make-their-moves/#comments Wed, 09 Sep 2009 15:48:18 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12246
Sorry for the delay on the Day 9 Wrap – I had internet problems last night. We learned two interesting things on Tuesday: 1. Serena Williams will become No. 1 if she wins the US Open. And with her straight-set quarterfinal win over Flavia Pennetta on Tuesday she’s only two wins away. But [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/09/us-open-day-9-wrap-nadal-and-serena-make-their-moves/feed/ 3 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/04/us-open-photos-day-5-azarenka-kirilenko-del-potro-tsonga-gonzalez/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/04/us-open-photos-day-5-azarenka-kirilenko-del-potro-tsonga-gonzalez/#comments Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:31:43 +0000 freakyfritters http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12123
Our last day in NYC was fairly productive – with the highlight being a three set match between Azarenka and Schiavone. Victoria joins the crew of top 20 seeds who have been booted out of the singles draw on the women’s side. Enjoy these photos of Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Juan Martin Del Potro (who advanced), and [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/04/us-open-photos-day-5-azarenka-kirilenko-del-potro-tsonga-gonzalez/feed/ 11 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/08/27/yummy-andy-roddick-jo-wilfried-tsonga-david-ferrer-at-taste-of-tennis/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/08/27/yummy-andy-roddick-jo-wilfried-tsonga-david-ferrer-at-taste-of-tennis/#comments Fri, 28 Aug 2009 05:13:57 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=11864
Andy Roddick, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, David Ferrer, Fernando Gonzalez, Vera Zvonareva, Aleksandra Wozniak, Sabine Lisicki and other tennis players attended the 10th annual Taste of Tennis event on Thursday night at the W Hotel in Manhattan. Proceeds from the event support the Food Bank for New York City. A description from the Taste of [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/08/27/yummy-andy-roddick-jo-wilfried-tsonga-david-ferrer-at-taste-of-tennis/feed/ 1 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/04/30/who-will-win-rome-masters-and-stuttgart/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/04/30/who-will-win-rome-masters-and-stuttgart/#comments Fri, 01 May 2009 07:22:46 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=6908
ROME MASTERS: I have to say, I’m thrilled we have some qualifiers in the last eight this weekend in Rome. I’m getting a little tired of the same old top guys making it. That said, five of the six top seeds are playing the quarters on Friday. Here’s the quarterfinal run down (stats from the ATP) Rafael Nadal [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/04/30/who-will-win-rome-masters-and-stuttgart/feed/ 0 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/04/25/barcelona-open-highlights-nadal-ferrer-final/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/04/25/barcelona-open-highlights-nadal-ferrer-final/#comments Sun, 26 Apr 2009 05:08:31 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=6479
Ridiculous stat: Rafael Nadal has a 141-4 win record on clay since 2005. Okay, back to business: here are some highlights from Saturday’s semi final matches at the Barcelona Open. Rafael Nadal defeated a back-from-injury Nikolay Davydenko, 6-3, 6-2, and David Ferrer took out Fernando Gonzalez in three:  2-6, 6-2, 7-6(5). David described his win as [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/04/25/barcelona-open-highlights-nadal-ferrer-final/feed/ 0 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/04/23/barcelona-open-highlights/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/04/23/barcelona-open-highlights/#comments Thu, 23 Apr 2009 22:47:15 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=6382
Spaniards Rafael Nadal, Fernando Verdasco and Tommy Robredo all won their third round match ups Thursday at the Barcelona Open. Take a look at the highlights, above. All four of the top seeds will advance, with Friday’s quarterfinals as follows: Nikolay Davydenko (3) vs. Radek Stepanek (Czech leads head-to-head 4-3), David Ferrer (4) vs. Tommy Robredo (Ferrer [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/04/23/barcelona-open-highlights/feed/ 0 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/03/30/fernando-gonzalez-smacks-radek-stepanek-hoohaa/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/03/30/fernando-gonzalez-smacks-radek-stepanek-hoohaa/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2009 07:58:57 +0000 freakyfritters http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=4400
Fernando Gonzalez went Gonzo against Radek “Worm” Stepanek last night in third round play at the Sony Ericsson Open. Stepanek wasn’t playing to Fernando’s pace and Gonzo decided to light a fire under his ass. (If by “fire” you mean a 120 mph overhead.) Would you like to replay the video or share the link to [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/03/30/fernando-gonzalez-smacks-radek-stepanek-hoohaa/feed/ 4 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2008/08/15/live-watch-the-3rd-set-of-blake-vs-gonzo-with-us-on-twitter-%c2%bb/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2008/08/15/live-watch-the-3rd-set-of-blake-vs-gonzo-with-us-on-twitter-%c2%bb/#comments Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:51:00 +0000 freakyfritters http://www.gototennis.org/2008/08/15/live-watch-the-3rd-set-of-blake-vs-gonzo-with-us-on-twitter-%c2%bb/ We are watching the match live on http://www.nbcolympics.com/tennis/Its 1-1 in the third set!Did anyone see the forehand Gonzo drove into Blake???Did you see Gonzo’s reaction to James’s reaction after Gonzo apologized?? ]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2008/08/15/live-watch-the-3rd-set-of-blake-vs-gonzo-with-us-on-twitter-%c2%bb/feed/ 3