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The Serena Slam in 2013
Serena Williams is the last player (male or female) to hold all 4 Grand Slams at once.  An achievement that she secured by winning the 2003 Australian Open, following her 2002 victories at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and the US Open.  Since then, she has gone on to win another 9 Grand Slam singles titles, bringing her...

Looking Back on 2012 – Golden for Murray & Williams; regrets for Nadal
For Andy Murray 2012 marked a golden milestone, for Novak Djokovic the year was an emphatic reminder of his status as the world’s best male player, and for Roger Federer and his army of fans it was proof that the old master’s magic still sparkles. Serena Williams used the second half of the year to demonstrate...

What’s next for Andy Murray
Andy Murray is the most successful British tennis player in men’s tennis since Fred Perry.  The Brit reach his first Grand Slam final back in 2008 when he lost in straight sets to Roger Federer.  Since then, he reached another 3 Grand Slam finals – two at the Australian Open (2010 & 2011) and one at...

ATP and players opposes US Open changes
The ATP opposes the U.S. Open’s switch to a Monday final in 2013 and is not satisfied with the prize money increase for the tournament. The U.S. Tennis Association announced last Friday that the women’s final would be moved to Sunday and the men’s championship match to Monday next year. While the move builds in...

What’s next for Serena Williams?
There is not much that Serena Williams has not done when it comes to Tennis. With 15 Grand Slams in singles, 13 in doubles and 2 mix doubles, Serena Williams is undoubtedly the most successful women’s player in today era. Her 15 singles Grand Slams places her 6th on the all time women’s Grand Slam...

US Open changes for 2013
The U.S. Open tennis tournament is moving the women’s final to Sunday and men’s final to Monday in 2013, building in a day of rest ahead of each title match for the first time. The U.S. Tennis Association, which runs the Grand Slam event played in New York, announced the changes Friday — but only for next...

Predictions for the women in 2013?
In 2012, we saw a new Grand Slam champion crowned (Victoria Azarenka) at the Australian Open, Maria Sharapova completed her Career Grand Slam at Roland Garros and Serena Williams made another great comeback winning Wimbledon and the US Open (plus the Olympic Gold medal).   What do you think will happen in...

What was your favourite women’s Grand Slam match of 2012?
The Grand Slams of tennis have always produced the best tennis in the women’s game and 2012 defiantly showcased the best tennis, amazing stories and unbelievable comebacks. What was your favourite Grand Slam final in 2012? Australian Open – Victoria Azarenka def. Maria Sharapova Starting in Australia, we...

Murray makes history – finally
Andy Murray has made history by becoming the first British man to win a Grand Slam title in 76 years. Andy Murray defeated defending chmapion – Novak Djokovic in an epic 5 set final to win the 2012 US Open men’s singles title.  Andy Murray has broken free from the grips falling short to Tennis’s big 3...

2012 US Open men’s final preview
Defending champion Novak Djokovic is into his 3rd consecutive US Open final following his 2-6 6-1 6-4 6-2 semi-final victory over David Ferrer. In his way stands the man who is seeking his first Grand Slam title, Andy Murray of Great Briton. The 2012 US Open final will mark the 5th time that these 2 players have...

Miracle Comeback For Serena At US Open
It almost didn’t happen for her, but then again, that’s when she’s the most dangerous. Serena Williams pulled off a miracle third set comeback against Victoria Azarenka in the final of the US Open, fighting herself as well as a 5-3 third set deficit to win her 15th Grand Slam title. Everything seemed...

US Open Final – Victoria Azarenka vs. Serena Williams
Victoria Azarenka made a huge comeback in her semi-final match against Maria Sharapova and will now face former 3-time US Open champion Serena Williams in quest for her 2nd Grand Slam title. The World No 1. claimed her first Grand Slam title earlier this year during the Australian Open when she defeated Maria...

Roddick and Federer bow out, Williams wins
Maybe Roger Federer had too much time off between U.S. Open matches. This much is certain: He won’t be playing again at this year’s tournament after losing to Tomas Berdych in the quarterfinals. Five-time champion Federer departed Flushing Meadows before the semifinals for the first time since 2003, stunned by the...

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