Tennis News
Connors to coach Roddick
Jimmy Connors has agreed to take over as coach of 23 year old American young gun Andy Roddick.
Tennis Betting Update
A big week of Tennis Betting is underway with tournaments being held in Europe and North America. Men’s Tennis Betting has the Dutch Open in Amersfoort, the Mercedes Cup in Stuttgart, the RCA Championships in Indianapolis while the Women are playing in Cincinnati and Palermo.
Philippoussis wins Newport title
Australian Mark Philippoussis defeated American Justin Gimelstob 6-3, 7-5 to win the Hall of Fame championships in Newport, Rhode Island. The 29 year old former world number 9 needed a wildcard at the event after injuries saw his ranking plummet to No. 214 in the world.
Awesome Federer to face Nadal in Wimbledon Final
Roger Federer could not have been more impressive in demolishing Jonas Bjorkman to reach his fourth consecutive Wimbledon Final. The three time reigning champion swept Bjorkman aside in 77 minutes 6-2, 6-0, 6-2 in a performance not likely to have been seen too often on Centre Court.
Federer eyes fourth Wimbledon Crown
World Number 1 Roger Federer made it through to his fourth straight Wimbledon semi final with an effortless 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win over Mario Ancic.
Federer Marches on
World Number 1 Roger Federer made it through to his fourth straight Wimbledon semi final overnight with a comfortable 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win over Mario Ancic. It was the Fed Express’ 46th straight win on grass as he set up a Wimbledon semi final against Czech Radek Stepanek.
Women’s Men’s Quarterfinals Wimbledon
The Women’s quarterfinals were decided overnight leaving top seed Amelie Mauresmo and fan favourite Maria Sharapova to battle out one semi final while the Belgium duo of Justine Henin-Hardenne and Kim Clijsters will playoff in the other semi final.
Hewitt to meet Murray in Final
Former World Number 1 Lleyton Hewitt will face Britain's Andy Murray in the final of the SAP Open in San Jose on Sunday after Murray upset victory over American Andy Roddick 7-5, 7-5.
Fed Express continues to deliver at Australian Open
World Number 1 Roger Federer defeated Russian Nikolay Davydenko tonight for a place in the Semi Finals of the Australian Open. The Swiss Ace is a re-hot favourite to secure a seventh Grand Slam title and will jump at prohibitive odds to down German Nicolas Kiefer in their semi Final clash.
Stunning Sharapova red-hot at Australian Open
Russian teen Maria Sharapova stormed into the fourth round of the Australian Open after producing a sizzling performance to down Jelena Kostanic from Croatia, on Rod Laver Arena, 6-0 6-1 in just 68 minutes.
