http://www.gototennisblog.com Tennis blog. Tennis news. Tennis gossip. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:54:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/03/12/nadal-ivanovic-roddick-at-the-2010-indian-wells-players-party/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/03/12/nadal-ivanovic-roddick-at-the-2010-indian-wells-players-party/#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:41:32 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=17188 No, these aren’t our photos. We weren’t invited to the Indian Wells Players’ Party, sniff! And good thing we weren’t, because. . .well, we might have said something rude to Ana about her pantyhose. Let’s take a look: So far, so gorgeous, for Ana Ivanovic! And then we get to the nurse pantyhose and 80’s secretary pumps. [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/03/12/nadal-ivanovic-roddick-at-the-2010-indian-wells-players-party/feed/ 14 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/03/10/photos-tennis-hunks-practicing-at-indian-wells/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/03/10/photos-tennis-hunks-practicing-at-indian-wells/#comments Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:07:07 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=17110
Sergio Tacchini confirms what many of us already suspected: Novak Djokovic is H-O-T. Why yes, Robin Soderling qualifies as a Tennis Hunk, in that pasty-faced Northern European kind of way. Speaking of. . .here’s Andy Murray! And bona fide Hunk Feliciano Lopez, looking more funky than hunky. (He was practicing with Murray today.) ]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/03/10/photos-tennis-hunks-practicing-at-indian-wells/feed/ 25 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/03/09/indian-wells-atp-draw-and-preview-a-federer-nadal-final/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/03/09/indian-wells-atp-draw-and-preview-a-federer-nadal-final/#comments Wed, 10 Mar 2010 07:11:31 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=17054 What Ho! The Indian Wells Masters draw is out earlier than expected! (Click here) With Rafael Nadal at No. 3, he and Roger Federer are suddenly the Williams Sisters of the ATP tour. Everyone’s first question when the draw comes out: are they on opposite sides of the draw? They are. Okay, moving on to the second question. [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/03/09/indian-wells-atp-draw-and-preview-a-federer-nadal-final/feed/ 11 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/02/25/honest-andy-murray-disappoints-dubai-tournament/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/02/25/honest-andy-murray-disappoints-dubai-tournament/#comments Thu, 25 Feb 2010 21:50:11 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=16753
After winning matches and fans in Melbourne a few weeks ago, it seems like Andy Murray is suffering from an extended Australian Open let down, in more ways than one. Murray pulled out of last week’s Marseille Open, claiming he needed more recovery time after his run to the Australian Open finals. His withdrawal upset the [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/02/25/honest-andy-murray-disappoints-dubai-tournament/feed/ 18 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/02/16/marseille-tournament-director-blasts-andy-murray-twice/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/02/16/marseille-tournament-director-blasts-andy-murray-twice/#comments Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:13:00 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=16466
Hell hath no fury like a French tournament director scorned. Andy Murray withdrew from this week’s ATP 250 level Open 13 tournament in Marseille, where he was top seed, stating on his website on February 12 that he needed “an extra week off to recuperate and recover for the long season ahead” after “playing in Australia [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/02/16/marseille-tournament-director-blasts-andy-murray-twice/feed/ 4 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/02/05/roger-federer-it-was-not-my-intention-to-influence-andy-murray/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/02/05/roger-federer-it-was-not-my-intention-to-influence-andy-murray/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 10:07:29 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=16108
Roger Federer addressed the so-called “bulletin board material” that he offered up to Andy Murray before the Australian Open final. Here’s his quote from Swiss paper Tages Anzeiger, taken the day after he won the trophy (my Google-assisted translation): “It was not my intention to influence Andy before the match. It would be a pity if [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/02/05/roger-federer-it-was-not-my-intention-to-influence-andy-murray/feed/ 31 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/02/01/atp-rankings-the-new-world-order/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/02/01/atp-rankings-the-new-world-order/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:01:13 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=16015 The Australian Open is over and the ATP World Tour rankings have changed quite a bit. Here’s a look at the new Top 10: (Verdasco’s out of the top ten, dropping three spots to No. 12 in the world.) The big news is Rafael Nadal’s nosedive from #2 to #4 on the list. His recent knee injury [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/02/01/atp-rankings-the-new-world-order/feed/ 20 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/02/01/thats-a-wrap-chest-bumps-fake-outs-and-last-laughs-at-the-2010-australian-open/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/02/01/thats-a-wrap-chest-bumps-fake-outs-and-last-laughs-at-the-2010-australian-open/#comments Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:16:06 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=16005
There are always some loose strings and leftover challenges after every major. Allow me to clean out my virtual tennis bag. ROGER AND SERENA ARE OUT OF SIGHTS (I love this photo because it looks like he’s been awarded a Ferris Wheel for a trophy): Roger Federer decided to spice things up on his [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/02/01/thats-a-wrap-chest-bumps-fake-outs-and-last-laughs-at-the-2010-australian-open/feed/ 25 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/31/videos-roger-federer-and-andy-murray-australian-open-trophy-ceremony/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/31/videos-roger-federer-and-andy-murray-australian-open-trophy-ceremony/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 23:11:51 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=15986
The 2010 Australian Open final was short and sweet for Roger Federer, who beat Andy Murray in three sets for his 16th major title. Here are some videos from the trophy ceremony and Roger’s post-match interview with ESPN2. Enjoy! Andy Murray’s runners’ up speech: Roger Federer with the trophy: Roger Federer post match ESPN interview: ]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/31/videos-roger-federer-and-andy-murray-australian-open-trophy-ceremony/feed/ 17 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/31/roger-federer-australian-open-championship-press-conference/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/31/roger-federer-australian-open-championship-press-conference/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 14:26:29 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=15974
Sorry for the cut and paste job, but Roger Federer’s Australian Open championship press conference is fascinating from start to finish. Some highlights: 1. Roger was worried that he lost the match after that failed drop shot in the third set tie-breaker. Great minds think alike, Rog. 2. Fed admits to being “honest” in his comments re: [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/31/roger-federer-australian-open-championship-press-conference/feed/ 22 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/31/major-statement-roger-federer-wins-sweet-16-at-2010-australian-open/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/31/major-statement-roger-federer-wins-sweet-16-at-2010-australian-open/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:00:24 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=15941
Roger Federer beat Andy Murray for the 2010 Australian Open title: 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (11). Federer afficionados, this was a superb match. Roger walked the walk, talked the talk, served like an ace and hit that forehand with a crispness. Honestly, I’m surprised that he won it in three – I thought Andy [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/31/major-statement-roger-federer-wins-sweet-16-at-2010-australian-open/feed/ 28 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/30/2010-australian-open-day-fourteen-roger-federer-vs-andy-murray/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/30/2010-australian-open-day-fourteen-roger-federer-vs-andy-murray/#comments Sat, 30 Jan 2010 15:10:58 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=15923
It’s here! The 2010 Australian Open men’s singles final is upon us. And it’s going to be a scorcher! (Or at least pretty warm. The weather forecast calls for evening temperatures in the mid eighties.) Here’s what’s happening on-court: Roger Federer vs. Andy Murray, Rajah vs. Muzzah, Swiss vs. Scot, offense to defense vs. defense to [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/30/2010-australian-open-day-fourteen-roger-federer-vs-andy-murray/feed/ 51 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/29/australian-open-day-12-wrap-roger-federer-takes-out-the-trash/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/29/australian-open-day-12-wrap-roger-federer-takes-out-the-trash/#comments Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:09:16 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=15889
Let me assure you that my headline doesn’t refer to the dashing Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, even though Roger did toss the Frenchman out of the Australian Open semifinals like a bag of lawn clippings. The trash I’m referring to is of the verbal variety. It doesn’t stink, but it sure can fester. Take this snippet from Jo-Wilfried’s [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/29/australian-open-day-12-wrap-roger-federer-takes-out-the-trash/feed/ 49 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/28/australian-open-day-11-wrap-dreams-come-true/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/28/australian-open-day-11-wrap-dreams-come-true/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:55:02 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=15853 Nikolay Davydenko made this comment after beating Fernando Verdasco in the Round of 16 on Monday: Q. Have you allowed yourself to dream that it (an AO title) might be this time? NIKOLAY DAVYDENKO: Dream? No, no. No, I never dream. Maybe in the night, but not in the day. Contrast this to what Justine Henin, [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/28/australian-open-day-11-wrap-dreams-come-true/feed/ 16 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/27/2010-australian-open-order-of-play-day-eleven-semis-with-serena-and-justine-murray-vs-cilic/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/27/2010-australian-open-order-of-play-day-eleven-semis-with-serena-and-justine-murray-vs-cilic/#comments Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:10:52 +0000 freakyfritters http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=15810
Wow, this tournament suddenly emptied out. Day eleven brings semifinals action in singles and doubles. It’s lonely at the top. Match of the Day: Obviously the singles semifinals. In doubles, the Williams sisters vs. veterans Stubbs/Raymond should be good. Question of the Day: Justine vs. Serena in the final? 2010 Australian Open Order of Play Day 11: Thursday, [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/27/2010-australian-open-order-of-play-day-eleven-semis-with-serena-and-justine-murray-vs-cilic/feed/ 8 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/26/australian-open-day-nine-wrap-murray-brings-nadal-to-his-knees-henin-to-face-fangirl-zheng/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/26/australian-open-day-nine-wrap-murray-brings-nadal-to-his-knees-henin-to-face-fangirl-zheng/#comments Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:09:15 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=15779
Tuesday was Australia Day and the first day of quarterfinal action at the Australian Open. There were fireworks. Andy Murray was awesome against Rafael Nadal on Tuesday night. He out-served him, out-hit him, out-ran him and out-muscled him. He brought Rafa low: Ryan Pierse/Getty Images via Daylife Nadal was moving well at the beginning of the match – [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/26/australian-open-day-nine-wrap-murray-brings-nadal-to-his-knees-henin-to-face-fangirl-zheng/feed/ 16 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/24/australian-open-day-seven-wrap-all-or-nothing-nadia-cilic-down-the-stretch/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/24/australian-open-day-seven-wrap-all-or-nothing-nadia-cilic-down-the-stretch/#comments Sun, 24 Jan 2010 11:18:29 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=15684
Today was the start of Round of 16 action Down Under. It must stink to lose in the fourth round – so close to the final weekend yet so, so far. Let’s see who made it over the hump and who’s humping it back home. Nadia Petrova isn’t happy just making it halfway. She backed up [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/24/australian-open-day-seven-wrap-all-or-nothing-nadia-cilic-down-the-stretch/feed/ 9 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/20/australian-open-fashion-review-nole-en-fuego-sharapovas-washed-up-dress/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/20/australian-open-fashion-review-nole-en-fuego-sharapovas-washed-up-dress/#comments Wed, 20 Jan 2010 23:35:50 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=15513
By now, all of our favorite players have taken a turn or two on the Australian Open catwalk. And a few have already been “Auf’ed”  – though not for their tennis fashion sense. We’ll take care of the rest. . . THE WOMEN Maria Sharapova wasn’t around for very long, but her dress certainly made an impression. [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/20/australian-open-fashion-review-nole-en-fuego-sharapovas-washed-up-dress/feed/ 15 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/18/australian-open-day-one-wrap-sharapovas-upset-roddicks-dog-roger-in-the-rain/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/18/australian-open-day-one-wrap-sharapovas-upset-roddicks-dog-roger-in-the-rain/#comments Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:13:07 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=15459
A strange start to the Australian Open: rain, cold and an upset. As in really upset. Maria Sharapova went out in three sets and over three hours to Maria Kirilenko: 6-7, 6-3, 4-6. She smacked a total of 76 unforced errors on her way out of the tournament. Sharapova hasn’t lost in the first round [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/18/australian-open-day-one-wrap-sharapovas-upset-roddicks-dog-roger-in-the-rain/feed/ 13 http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/15/photos-sharapova-nadal-henin-get-ready-for-the-happy-slam/ http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/15/photos-sharapova-nadal-henin-get-ready-for-the-happy-slam/#comments Sat, 16 Jan 2010 07:18:17 +0000 freakyfrites http://www.gototennisblog.com/?p=15407
I believe it was Roger Federer who first called the Australian Open “the Happy Slam.” And what’s not to like about sunny Melbourne, night matches, and the fresh promise of a newborn tennis season! Here are some photos of the pros getting happy (for the most part) and some quotes from Saturday’s press conferences. Roger Federer [...]]]> http://www.gototennisblog.com/2010/01/15/photos-sharapova-nadal-henin-get-ready-for-the-happy-slam/feed/ 8