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Hanover Park Park District borrowing to replace tennis dome Jun 13, 2013 12:00 AM
The indoor tennis dome at the Centre Court Athletic Club has collapsed one too many times for the liking of Hanover Park Park District officials, who this week approved a bond sale to fund its replacement. The board voted at a special meeting to borrow up to $500,000 for the project. “It’s come to the end of its life a lot sooner than we had planned on,” financial services administrator Larry Wheeler said.
Williams beats Sharapova to reclaim French titleJun 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Serena Williams dethroned defending champion Maria Sharapova to claim her first French Open title in more than a decade. Williams beat the second-seeded Russian, 6-4, 6-4 on the main Court Philippe Chatrier at Roland Garros in Paris.
Full speed ahead for Carmel’s Felicelli Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
When it comes to competing, few athletes are more serious than Carmel Catholic's Kathleen Felicelli. A three-sport varsity athlete since her sophomore year, Felicelli is the Daily Herald’s Lake County female athlete of the year. She followed up her third season as a No. 1 doubles player for the tennis team by earning Daily Herald all-area and all-East Suburban Catholic Conference honors in both basketball and softball. She was a part of 20-win teams in the latter two sports.
Nadal outlasts Djokovic in epic French Open semifinal Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Rafael Nadal won an epic semifinal against Novak Djokovic at the French Open to remain the King of Clay — for another couple of days, at least. The seven-time champion twice let a lead slip away in the fourth set Friday, then came from behind in the fifth to beat the No. 1-ranked Djokovic 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 6-7 (3), 9-7.
Spellman’s Scorecard: A whole lot of hard Hawks hockey Jun 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Of course we're talking Blackhawks this week in Spellman's Scorecard. But as usual Mike is hitting to all fields - baseball, soccer, and we even get to a little horse racing.
Sharapova to play Serena Williams in French final Jun 6, 2013 12:00 AM
As Maria Sharapova celebrated her return to the French Open final, she let loose one last scream — this one a happy holler. Serena Williams won more quietly and quickly, and she’ll play Sharapova for the title Saturday. Defending champion Sharapova overcame 11 double-faults and won a semifinal shriekfest against Victoria Azarenka, 6-1, 2-6, 6-4. Williams then advanced to her first French Open final since 2002 by dispatching of Sara Errani with 46 minutes of astounding power and precision, 6-0, 6-1.
Nadal, Djokovic to meet in French Open semifinals Jun 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Here comes the showdown everyone’s been anticipating since the field was set nearly two weeks ago: A Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic semifinal Friday that will have the feel of a final, and not only because they met for the championship at Roland Garros a year ago.
Federer loses; Williams back in semis at French Open Jun 4, 2013 12:00 AM
All in all, Roger Federer looked lost out there Tuesday against the sixth-seeded Tsonga, who pounded his way to a 7-5, 6-3, 6-3 victory over the 17-time Grand Slam champion in a 1-hour, 51-minute mismatch remarkable for its lopsidedness and brevity. While Federer quickly faced a big deficit Tuesday and never recovered, Serena Williams was able to get out of a much smaller spot of trouble and land in the semifinals of the French Open.
Djokovic rallies past Kohlschreiber at French Open Jun 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Novak Djokovic overcame a slow start Monday at the French Open to reach his 16th consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinal by beating Philipp Kohlschreiber 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4. After losing a set for the first time in the tournament, Djokovic became more aggressive, punctuating winners with lots of fist-pumping as he pulled away. He repeatedly escaped trouble with his serve, erasing 11 of the 13 break points he faced.
Nadal, Djokovic seem vulnerable at French Open Jun 1, 2013 12:00 AM
For the third time in three matches this year in the French Open, Rafael Nadal hardly looked himself for a set. Unlike in the first two rounds, Nadal won his opening set Saturday, albeit barely. Hours later, the man Nadal beat in last year’s final and could meet in this year’s semifinals, No. 1 Novak Djokovic, seemed vulnerable, too. Walking to his changeover chair at 4-3 in the third set of a win against No. 26 Grigor Dimitrov, Djokovic stretched his right arm — the one he has used to win six Grand Slam titles — several times. Both men seem to be missing their Grand Slam from.
Williams sisters pull out of French Open doubles May 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Serena and Venus Williams have pulled out of doubles at the French Open before playing a match. The sisters were supposed to compete in that event at Roland Garros for the first time since 2010 after receiving a wild card from the tournament.
Waubonsie Valley's Marbach takes second at state May 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Eric Marbach of Waubonsie Valley returned to varsity tennis this season after two years away on the USTA circuit because he wanted a shot at the state title in his senior year. On Saturday Marbach came very close to his goal when he finished second in the state tournament singles bracket losing 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 in a closely fought three-set match to the No. 1 seed, Hinsdale Central's Martin Joyce. “He finished the season with a 29-1 record,” said Waubonsie Valley coach Phil Galow. “And he went three sets, 4-6 in the final set, in the state finals with the best player in the state. Eric really impressed me with the way he played and with the way he conducted himself all season. I'm very proud of him.”
Saturday’s boys tennis scoreboard May 25, 2013 12:00 AM
High school results from Saturday's varsity boys tennis matches, as reported to the Daily Herald.
Bush, Stevenson finish strong May 25, 2013 12:00 AM
Whatever the motivation needed to reach the grand prize, Stevenson’s Jeremy Bush found it. He used it to put the finishing touches on a magnificent career and a second-place team trophy for the Patriots on Saturday in the boys tennis state tournament finals at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights. The four-year star came through when it mattered the most, defeating North Suburban Conference rival Peter Tarwid of Lake Forest in the final match of the three-day tournament. Doing so gave the Patriots the needed point to draw them even with the Scouts for second place in the team standings. The North Suburban Conference powers both finished with 36 points. Hinsdale Central won the championship for a second straight season, this time with a staggering 59 points. It’s the Red Devils’ fifth state title since 2007.
Friday’s boys tennis scoreboard May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
High school results from Friday's varsity boys tennis matches, as reported to the Daily Herald.
Waubonsie Valley’s Marbach marches into semifinals May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
The state tournament has been something of a tennis education for Eric Marbach of Waubonsie Valley.
Semis elude Lin, Galvin May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
The allure of getting to play their game before huge crowds on the final day of the boys tennis state tournament eluded both Vincent Lin and Mack Galvin on Friday at Hersey High School in Arlington Heights. Lin (22-1), a sophomore, suffered his first defeat of the year to top seed Martin Joyce of Hinsdale Central in the quarterfinals. Galvin a freshman from Rolling Meadows, fell to 3-4 seed Jeremy Bush (29-4) of Stevenson in the fourth round, sending the two superb young players from the Mid-Suburban League into the backdraw.
Harvey/Komarov save the day for Stevenson May 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Third-set heroics from Colin Harvey and Andrew Komarov not only saved the day for themselves, but likely also a chance at a team trophy as Stevenson's top doubles team came all the way back to win a marathon three-setter and advance into Saturday's semifinals of the boys tennis state tournament. Harvey/Komarov (20-2) roared back from a 7-6 (4) first-set loss to Lake Forest's John Zordani/Scott Christian (27-2) to win the next two sets, the last in dramatic fashion on Friday. That helped ease the sting of a disappointing day of tennis for the Patriots, while at the same time pushing coach Tom Stanhope's team just ahead of Lake Forest (31-30) in the race for second place.
Thursday’s boys tennis scoreboard May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
High school results from Thursday's varsity boys tennis matches, as reported to the Daily Herald.
Shift lifts Lo, Swamy to win May 23, 2013 12:00 AM
It did not look promising for the Naperville Central doubles team of Wesley Lo and Sid Swamy in their third-round match against Deerfield at the state tennis tournament on Thursday.