Elena Dementieva

Injury-free Jankovic one step away from title glory

reuters.com     3 hrs ago   77 related          

By Simon Cambers NEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Smiling from ear to ear after reaching her first grand slam final at the U.S. Open, Jelena Jankovic said overcoming a series of injuries had helped her through to Saturday's...                    

Dementieva blames fatigue and gusting wind for loss

reuters.com     3 hrs ago   1 related          

By Pritha Sarkar NEW YORK, Sept 5 (Reuters) - Olympic champion Elena Dementieva blamed a combination of fatigue and a gusting wind that swirled around Arthur Ashe Stadium for her downfall in the semi-finals of the U.S....                    

US Open women's finalists

iht.com     1 hr ago          

Thumbnail glances of the women's singles finalists at the U.S. Open: No. 2 Jelena Jankovic Right-handed/two-handed backhand; 23, born, and lives, in Belgrade, Serbia. ... 50-14 this year with a title at Rome on clay. ......                    

U.S. Open Update: Scratching Your Djokovic [Droppin' Deuce With Dylan Stableford]

deadspin.com     4 hrs ago          

Dylan Stableford writes occasionally about tennis for Deadspin. It's called "Droppin' Deuce With Dylan Stableford." Last night's heavyweight card at the U.S. Open—the best of this year's tourney by far—didn't disappoint....                    

The call of the Russians

expressindia.com     3 hrs ago          

Of tennis and tongue-twisters After the legends made their splash at the Olympics, it’s the turn of tennis’ stars, at the US Open. In particular, the “red” stars. An army of Russian players have invaded the Grand Slams....                    

Angry Djokovic exacts revenge on Roddick

cnn.com     17 hrs ago   104 related          

Novak Djokovic beats Andy Roddick in U.S. Open quarterfinal clash Djokovic is jeered off court after post-match comments about Roddick Roddick had accused the Serbian of feigning injuries, both later apologize Djokovic...                    

Serena Williams has eye on the US Open

telegraph.co.uk     yesterday   358 related          

In the moments after beating her older sister, Venus, under the lights of the Arthur Ashe Stadium, Serena Williams felt as though she should have been readying herself for a prize-giving presentation. For Serena, it had...                    

PREVIEW-Tennis-Open-Ranking carrot adds spice to women's semis

reuters.com     yesterday   108 related          

By Simon Cambers NEW YORK, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Women's semi-finals day will have added spice to it at the U.S. Open on Friday with the carrot of the number one ranking looming large over the four remaining protagonists....                    

Mixed fortunes for Murray brothers

guardian.co.uk     yesterday   33 related          

Jamie Murray's hopes of landing his second career grand slam title were thwarted yesterday when he and his partner, Liezel Huber, were beaten 7-6, 6-4 in the mixed doubles final by Leander Paes and Cara Black, the No5...                    

Live text - Roddick v Djokovic

bbc.co.uk     yesterday   10 related          

Quarter-final live: A RODDICK (US) v N DJOKOVIC (Ser) To get involved text us your views & comments on 81111. (Not all contributions can be used) 0112: Isn't it about time we completed the US Open semi-finals line-up?...                    

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