Lauren Lynch reports the latest news from Wimbledon Day 8 and Tennis. Marion Bartoli was upset by German wildcard Sabine Lisicki 6-4, 6-7 (4), 6-1. Maria Sharapova dominated the 24th seed Dominika Cibulkova in an hour on Tuesday, 6-1, 6-1. NBA basketball player and fiance, Sasha Vujacic, cheerd her on in the stands for her win. Petra beat Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria 6-3, 6-7 (5), 6-2. Victoria Azarenka advanced over Tamira Paszek 6-3, 6-1. Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent, and Princess Beatric...
Jun 28, 2011
Lauren Lynch and James Waterson report the latest from Wimbledon. Prince William and Kate Middleton made an appearance at Centre Court. There were three big upsets. Serena Williams fell to Marion Bartoli. Venus Williams fell to Tsvetana Pironkova. Caroline Wozniacki was defeated by Dominika Cibulkova. Rafael Nadal had his hands full with Juan Martin del Potro and announced that he will not be in the Davis Cup. Mardy Fish beat Tomas Berdych. Novak Djokovic dismissed Michael Llodra....
Jun 27, 2011
James Waterson reports on the latest news from Wimbledon. Teenager Bernard Tomic upset World No. 5 Robin Soderling in straight sets, and Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic advanced past tough competition. On the women’s side, World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki, Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams claimed straight-set victories while Julia Goerges and Francesca Schiavone tumbled out in three sets....
Jun 25, 2011
James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report the latest results and analysis at Wimbledon. Andy Roddick is upset by Feliciano Lopez and Vera Zvonareva is upset by Tsvetana Pironkova. Andy Murray, David Ferrer, and Maria Sharapova struggle on Day 5. Caroline Wozniacki and Venus Williams win and comment on court 2 scheduling.
Jun 24, 2011
Lauren Lynch and James Waterson report the latest news from Wimbledon. Li Na was upset by Sabine Lisicki and Serena Williams was pushed to three sets. There were solid performances from Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, as well as our fair share of five-set matches and close calls. Serena and Venus are not happy about the scheduling at the All England Club keeping them at Court 2. Commentator Dick Enberg makes a funny comment about blue balls...
Jun 23, 2011
Lauren Lynch reports the latest news from Wimbledon. Rafael Nadal and Venus Williams won their matches on Day 3 in front of Prince Charles’ wife, Camilla. There were no big upsets but some good matches. Venus has been wearing an interesting outfit selection and she explains her fashion. Rafael Nadal’s parents have been seen together at the Championships and rumor has it they are back together after their 2007 divorce....
Jun 22, 2011
James Waterson reports on the second day of Wimbledon. Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Andy Roddick cruised to straight-set victories, and Serena Williams persevered through a three-set test from Aravane Rezai to win her third match of the year.
Jun 21, 2011
James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report on today’s Wimbledon Results. Rafael Nadal survived a slow start to steamroll Michael Russell 6-4, 6-2, 6-2, Andy Murray rallied from a set down and Mardy Fish, Tomas Berdych, Gael Monfils and Stanislas Wawrinka advanced. On the women’s side, Venus Williams won in an hour, and Vera Zvonareva dropped a set to American Alison Riske. Finally, check out our new contest, in which you can win a trip for two to New York City just by doing an impression of a tennis...
Jun 20, 2011
James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report on the release of Wimbledon's draw. Venus and Serena Williams are on opposite sides of the draw and World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki could face Maria Sharapova in the quarterfinals. On the men's side, John Isner and Nicolas Mahut are playing a rematch of their epic 11 hour first-round match at Wimbledon this year, and Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer are on opposite sides of the draw....
Jun 17, 2011
Tennis Now TV presents "Winning Tennis: Instruction by Jeff Salzenstein." In today's lesson, Salzenstein dispels a common misconception about the one-handed slice backhand.
Jun 17, 2011
Lauren Lynch reports the latest tennis Twitter news for Tennis Now. Top subject of the week is Kim Clijsters and her official decision not to play Wimbledon this year. Meanwhile, Brad Gilbert discusses the return of Serena Williams, and Serena discusses ways to shake up the rainy Wimbledon weather with Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic. Watch for all this and more!
Jun 15, 2011
James Waterson reports on the latest news from the pre-Wimbledon warm-up events. Andy Murray became the first Briton since before World War 2 to win more than one title at London’s Queen’s Club, and Sabine Lisicki powered her way through Daniela Hantuchova to take the title in Birmingham. While the rain fell in England on Sunday, Murray and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, his opponent in the final, played a friendly game of ping pong, which Tsonga apparently won. Meanwhile, opening round play began at tourn...
Jun 13, 2011
Lauren Lynch reports the latest tennis news from around the world. Pakistan’s Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi and India’s Rohan Bopanna wanted a ‘Peace Match’ however the Pakistani government has refused to give clearance for the match. In another scandal, Aravane Rezai accused her father of abuse and taking money from her after a year of drama. James Ward, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, Andy Murray, and Andy Roddick move to the semifinals at Queen's Club. Tsonga upset Rafael Nadal. Tomas Berdych, Philip Petzschner, ...
Jun 10, 2011
Tennis Now TV presents "Winning Tennis: Instruction by Jeff Salzenstein." In today's lesson, Salzenstein explains the returning adjustments that Rafael Nadal makes when he switches from clay courts to grass courts.
Jun 10, 2011
Sean Bradley from Tennis Now reports the latest twitter behavior from tennis stars around the world, extends some special birthday wishes, and considers stamp collecting with Victoria Azarenka. Also sounding off are Mahesh Bhupathi, Novak Djokovic, and Andrea Petkovic.
Jun 08, 2011
Lauren Lynch and James Waterson share the latest tennis news. Serena and Venus Williams are rumored to be on the grass courts at Eastbourne. Maria Sharapova and Li Na rose in the WTA rankings while Novak Djokovic is only 45 points behind Nadal after he got to the French Open semifinals. Mardy Fish and Andy Roddick are close in the ATP rankings. The men are competing at the AEGON Championships at the Queen’s Club in London and the Gerry Weber Open in Halle, Germany. On the women’s side, Caroline ...
Jun 06, 2011
James Waterson reports the latest new for Tennis Now on the final day of the 2011 French Open. Rafael Nadal outlasts Roger Federer in four tough sets. The Spaniard holds on to his world number one ranking for now, but Federer's strong appearance on clay further strengthens the convictions of many that he may be the greatest player of all time, including his opponent Nadal. Boys' and girls' results also follow....
Jun 05, 2011
James Waterson reports on the latest news from Roland Garros. Li Na became China’s first Grand Slam singles champion after she defeated Francesca Schiavone 6-4, 7-6 (0). Meanwhile, the second-seeded team of Max Mirnyi and Daniel Nestor overcame Eduardo Schwank and Juan Sebastian Cabal, the team who upset the Bryan brothers in the semifinals. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal will rekindle their Grand Slam rivalry tomorrow, and Bjorn Fratangelo, a 17-year-old who trains in Florida, will try to be th...
Jun 04, 2011
Lauren Lynch reports the latest news at the French Open men’s semifinals and women’s doubles final. Rafael Nadal beat Andy Murray to race Roger Federer for another Grand Slam title at Roland Garros. Federer ended Djokovic’s 41-0 streak and chance at breaking McEnroe’s record. After an exhausting 3 weeks, Maria Sharapova reported sick and will not play in Birmingham. Chris Evert will join the ESPN commentators for the upcoming majors. Francesca Schiavone will face Li Na tomorrow to defend her tit...
Jun 03, 2011
James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report the latest news at the French Open. The women's final is set between Francesca Schiavone, who beat Marion Bartoli, and Li Na, who defeated Maria Sharapova. Roger Federer helped a fan after she fell with a hug and a photo. Though considered underdogs, Andy Murray says he has confidence over beating Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer says Novak Djokovic has the pressure of obtaining the number one ranking. TV coverage will change between NBC, the Tennis Channel, ...
Jun 02, 2011
James Waterson and Lauren Lynch report on the latest results from the French Open and what some of the biggest names in the game are tweeting. The men's and women's semifinals have been set, as Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, Li Na and Maria Sharapova won their matches today. French Open officials are refusing to release the name of the ball boy who ran onto the court during a point in the fifth set of Murray's match against Viktor Troicki, and the women's semifinal matches will be played tomorrow....
Jun 01, 2011
Lauren Lynch reports the latest results from the French Open. Daniel Koellerer was banned from tennis for life after being caught fixing matches. Maria Sharapova starts a new project by selling candy with Jeff Rubin under the name Sugarpova. Roger Federer defeated Gael Monfils to play Novak Djokovic. Andy Murray moves on the semifinals. Marion Bartoli is the first Frenchwoman in six years in the semifinals where she will meet defending champion Francesca Schiavone. Look forward to Nadal vs. Sode...
May 31, 2011
James Waterson reports on today's highlights from day nine of the French Open. Novak Djokovic is the first man into the semifinals at Roland Garros becuase his would-be opponent in the quartefinal, Fabio Fognini, withdrew because of a leg injury. Rafael Nadal and Robin Soderling will face each other for the third year in a row in the quarterfinals, Maria Sharapova came back from a deficit in both sets to beat Agnieska Radwanska, and Andy Murray and Viktor Troicki will finish their fourth-round m...
May 30, 2011
May 29, 2011
Lauren Lynch reports the latest highlights from the French Open. There are no Americans left in the singles draw as Mardy Fish and Vania King fell out. Novak Djokovic defeated Juan Martin Del Potro. Fernando Verdasco was upset by Ivan Ljubicic. All seeds are through for the women including Maria Sharapova, Li Na, Victoria Azarenka, and Petra Kvitova. Azarenka took time to defend best friend Caroline Wozniacki after her upset. Day 8 offers an exciting preview of Federer v Wawrinka, Ferrer v Monfi...
May 28, 2011
James Waterson reports the latest from the French Open which served as a day of upsets for the ladies. Roger Federer is considering a new racquet with a larger head size. Andrea Petkovic is bringing the Petko Dance out of a short retirement for luck. In the meantime, Novak Djokovic's high profile matchup with Juan Martin del Potro ended in a cliffhanger after the split-set match was delayed due to the late hour. Who will get the edge from a night's rest? Let us know what you think....
May 27, 2011
James Waterson reports the latest from Roland Garros. We had some close calls and some upsets, as Kim Clijsters fell to 20-year-old Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands and Maria Sharapova came back after being down 3-6, 1-4 to 17-year-old Caroline Garcia. On the men's side, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray won, while Marcos Baghdatis and Nikolay Davydenko were ousted by much lower-ranked competition.
May 26, 2011
Lauren Lynch reports the latest from Roland Garros. Top seeds were safe but Novak Djokovic will face Juan Martin Del Potro next and Zvonareva was almost upset by an injured Lisicki. Svetlana Kuznetsova calls in legend Anastasia Myskina as coach. Rumor squashed about Radek Stephanek's & Nicole Vaidasova's marriage splitting. Get the latest and funny tennis Twitter Round-Up from Ivo Karlovic, John Isner, Lyndsey Davenport, and Rennae Stubbs....
May 25, 2011
James Waterson reports the latest new from Roland Garros. Rafael Nadal underwent his first 5-setter against American John Isner. Americans Sam Querrey and Vania King are successfully in the second round. Roger Federer and Andy Murray speak out about dissatisfaction with the change to Babolat balls.
May 24, 2011
Lauren Lynch reports the latest from Roland Garros. There were some big upsets from Day 2 and some exciting matches to watch tomorrow. Michael Llodra lost his temper and hit a ball at a security guard. Maria Sharapova and Novak Djokovic shared their favorites to win and their picks were not themselves.
May 23, 2011
