http://www.gototennisblog.com Tennis blog. Tennis news. Tennis gossip. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 07:34:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/03/03/tommy-haas-and-dinara-safina-out-of-indian-wells-with-worrying-injuries/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/03/03/tommy-haas-and-dinara-safina-out-of-indian-wells-with-worrying-injuries/#comments Wed, 03 Mar 2010 21:17:34 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=16857
Two recent injury announcements have me worried for the long-term prospects of two great tennis players: Via DinaraSafina.com: “Unfortunately, I will not be able to play in Indian Wells this year because of the back injury that’s been bothering me since the end of last season. “Thanks to all my fans for their support during this difficult period. [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/03/03/tommy-haas-and-dinara-safina-out-of-indian-wells-with-worrying-injuries/feed/ 7 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/12/photos-kooyong-game-faces/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/12/photos-kooyong-game-faces/#comments Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:35:41 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=15288
Why so serious, guys? Sad that Roger pulled out? REUTERS/Mick Tsikas via Daylife The top guys did press on Tuesday in advance of the Kooyong AAMI Classic exhibition tournament, which starts on Wednesday. The line-up is led by Novak Djokovic and Juan Martin del Potro along with Robin Soderling, Fernando Verdasco, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Fernando Gonzalez, and Tommy [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/12/photos-kooyong-game-faces/feed/ 7 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/12/10/photos-roddick-haas-kournikova-serena-at-wtt-smash-hits/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/12/10/photos-roddick-haas-kournikova-serena-at-wtt-smash-hits/#comments Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:32:00 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=14569 Team Elton John beat Team Billie Jean King at the World Team Tennis Smash Hits charity event on Tuesday night in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Andy Roddick, Serena Williams, Lindsay Davenport, Tommy Haas, Anna Kournikova and others participated, helping raise more than $640,000 for the Elton John AIDS Foundation and Baton Rouge area AIDS charities. Here are some [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/12/10/photos-roddick-haas-kournikova-serena-at-wtt-smash-hits/feed/ 8 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/11/03/tennis-notes-sharapovas-new-boyfriend-serenas-money-machine-nadals-inspiration/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/11/03/tennis-notes-sharapovas-new-boyfriend-serenas-money-machine-nadals-inspiration/#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:44:14 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=13713
A lot of interesting stories continue to develop in Tennis Land, so I thought I’d put them all down in one place: Let’s start with some fun stuff. Reporter Matt Cronin via Twitter: “Sharapova recently began dating the Lakers’ Sasha Vujacic. Now if she can only help “The Machine” get his deadly jump shot back.” Vujacic [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/11/03/tennis-notes-sharapovas-new-boyfriend-serenas-money-machine-nadals-inspiration/feed/ 3 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/03/us-open-day-4-photos-djokovic-haas-verdasco-robredo/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/03/us-open-day-4-photos-djokovic-haas-verdasco-robredo/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2009 04:55:58 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=12071
The men put in a good day’s work on Day Four of the US Open on Thursday, including some solid wins by Tommy Haas, Fernando Verdasco, Novak Djokovic and Tommy Robredo. Here are some of our snapshots. *fellow bloggers are more than welcome to use our photos, please link us if you do. ]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/09/03/us-open-day-4-photos-djokovic-haas-verdasco-robredo/feed/ 0 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/08/12/rogers-cup-day-3-rafael-nadal-and-the-old-guys-at-rogers-cup/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/08/12/rogers-cup-day-3-rafael-nadal-and-the-old-guys-at-rogers-cup/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:26:20 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=11353
Well, that was a waste. I was kicking back on Wednesday evening, glass of wine in hand, ready to watch Rafael Nadal battle the feisty David Ferrer in his first ATP singles match since Roland Garros. Then Ferrer retired after the seventh game and all I got out of it was: Rafa looks good in [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/08/12/rogers-cup-day-3-rafael-nadal-and-the-old-guys-at-rogers-cup/feed/ 11 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/08/02/tommy-haas-extreme-on-court-coaching/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/08/02/tommy-haas-extreme-on-court-coaching/#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2009 20:37:50 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=10904
Watching Tommy Haas this week at the LA Tennis Open reminded me that he is a world class headcase. He even held his own against Marat Safin in the quarters. Cliff Drysdale mentioned this Tommy Haas self-flagellation classic on ESPN the other day. Hilarious stuff: Who says on-court coaching isn’t allowed on the ATP tour? Tommy Haas [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/08/02/tommy-haas-extreme-on-court-coaching/feed/ 5 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/08/02/tommy-haas-loses-to-sam-querrey-and-the-no-class-samurai/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/08/02/tommy-haas-loses-to-sam-querrey-and-the-no-class-samurai/#comments Sun, 02 Aug 2009 10:35:17 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=10892
Sam Querrey beat Tommy Haas on Saturday evening at the LA Tennis Open, 6-3, 7-5. The towering American was surprisingly fleet of foot, hit serves consistently in the 130s and rushed the net when he could. It was a great win for Sam, who is now in his third straight ATP final, having played Sundays [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/08/02/tommy-haas-loses-to-sam-querrey-and-the-no-class-samurai/feed/ 26 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/08/01/tommy-haas-sees-the-light-thinks-marat-safin-could-too/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/08/01/tommy-haas-sees-the-light-thinks-marat-safin-could-too/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:39:43 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=10861
Marat Safin and Tommy Haas played Friday night’s marquee quarterfinal at the LA Tennis Open. There are two “Major” differences between these two friends – Marat has two slams, Tommy has never made it to a major final – otherwise, they have a lot in common: flashy backhands, over a decade on tour, and the [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/08/01/tommy-haas-sees-the-light-thinks-marat-safin-could-too/feed/ 5 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/08/01/photo-album-haas-safin-edberg-at-la-tennis-open-day-5/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/08/01/photo-album-haas-safin-edberg-at-la-tennis-open-day-5/#comments Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:19:03 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=10864
Tommy Haas beat Marat Safin Friday night in the quarterfinals of the LA Tennis Open, 7-6 (3), 6-2. We took some photos of these two world-class players and on-court hottieheads. Not sure how John McEnroe and William Shatner got in here. . . **Found  Stefan Edberg pics – Enjoy! LA Tennis Open Results – Friday, July 31 – [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/08/01/photo-album-haas-safin-edberg-at-la-tennis-open-day-5/feed/ 7 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/07/03/fun-times-at-wimbledon-roger-federer-into-the-final/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/07/03/fun-times-at-wimbledon-roger-federer-into-the-final/#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2009 01:59:00 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=10007
Yeah. . .it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt! Today at Wimbledon, it was Tommy Haas feeling the pain of defeat as Roger Federer trounced him in the semifinals in three sets: 7-6, 7-5, 6-3. Not that he seemed too distraught about it: Q. Can you sum up your whole Wimbledon experience. It’s been [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/07/03/fun-times-at-wimbledon-roger-federer-into-the-final/feed/ 9 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/07/02/wimbledon-mens-semifinals-preview-hope-to-view/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/07/02/wimbledon-mens-semifinals-preview-hope-to-view/#comments Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:02:11 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=9995
The final Friday at Wimbledon. The Gentlemen’s Semifinals. Yep, this is the stuff. First up we have the Grass Court King vs. a resurgent veteran who is playing the tennis of his life (see Federer vs. Haas, Rd. of 16, 2009 Roland Garros.) Head to head: 9-2, Roger. I’m not picking a winner due to extreme [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/07/02/wimbledon-mens-semifinals-preview-hope-to-view/feed/ 8 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/07/01/wimbledon-mens-quarterfinals-wrap-disasters-tough-breaks-and-pandymonium/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/07/01/wimbledon-mens-quarterfinals-wrap-disasters-tough-breaks-and-pandymonium/#comments Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:27:34 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=9957
I missed the Roddick vs. Hewitt thiller! Why? Because NBC’s “protected” tape-delayed coverage messes up everything here in the Western time zone, and it makes hunting for tennis on t.v. akin to wandering the Sahara without a map. NBC’s live streaming option may be too little, too late, but it beats drinking my own pee. [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/07/01/wimbledon-mens-quarterfinals-wrap-disasters-tough-breaks-and-pandymonium/feed/ 23 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/06/30/wimbledon-quarterfinals-preview-swine-flu-sunburn-and-dirty-dancing/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/06/30/wimbledon-quarterfinals-preview-swine-flu-sunburn-and-dirty-dancing/#comments Wed, 01 Jul 2009 02:30:44 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=9943
“New Yorkers love it when you spill your guts out there. You spill your guts out at Wimbledon, and they make you stop and clean it up.” – Jimmy Connors. It’s gut-check time for Roger Federer and the rest of Wimbledon’s “Gentlemen” as they battle it out in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. Who’s bringing [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/06/30/wimbledon-quarterfinals-preview-swine-flu-sunburn-and-dirty-dancing/feed/ 16 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/06/28/wimbledon-week-one-the-highs-lows-and-oh-ohs/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/06/28/wimbledon-week-one-the-highs-lows-and-oh-ohs/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2009 22:01:20 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=9851
The Middle Sunday is Wimbledon’s traditional day off – a day for tennis players and tournament staff to regroup and tennis fans to contemplate. Before we start Manic Monday and the business end of the tournament, let’s take a look at the highs and lows of Wimbledon Week One. Wimbledon Week One Highs: 1. Oh come on, [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/06/28/wimbledon-week-one-the-highs-lows-and-oh-ohs/feed/ 4 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/06/26/wimbledon-day-5-wrap-federer-as-muse-djokovic-as-michael/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/06/26/wimbledon-day-5-wrap-federer-as-muse-djokovic-as-michael/#comments Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:54:17 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=9775
“He served well, and that’s it.” That’s Jo-Wilfried Tsonga after losing today to Ivo Karlovic, who served 46 aces. Sh*t. Dr. Ivo tells the press he doesn’t mind being called a one trick pony: Q. Are you getting angry about persons who are saying you can just serve and that’s all? IVO KARLOVIC: No. It’s actually, I mean, [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/06/26/wimbledon-day-5-wrap-federer-as-muse-djokovic-as-michael/feed/ 4 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/06/14/kisses-haas-wins-in-halle-murray-in-london/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/06/14/kisses-haas-wins-in-halle-murray-in-london/#comments Mon, 15 Jun 2009 06:06:10 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=9274 This weekend was all about home court advantage, at least on the ATP side, with Germany’s Tommy Haas winning in Halle and Andy Murray the victor on the Queen’s Club lawns in London. Tommy Haas, ranked 41 in the world, came into the Gerry Weber Open with a wild card and scored a major upset over [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2009/06/14/kisses-haas-wins-in-halle-murray-in-london/feed/ 4