Articles filed under Tennis
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Sigh! A lot going on for Murray as Wimbledon defense beginsJul 02, 2017 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Based on Andy Murray's body language alone, reporters' questions can produce an inordinate amount of consternation. He'll puff his cheeks, then let out a s...
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Wimbledon at a glance: Murray opens defense at Centre CourtJul 02, 2017 7:00 am - A look at Wimbledon , the year's third Grand Slam tennis tournament: SURFACE: Grass courts. SITE: The All England Lawn Tennis Club. SCHEDULE: Main-draw play begins Monda...
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Tennis Integrity Unit provisionally suspends Isaac FrostJul 02, 2017 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - The Tennis Integrity Unit has provisionally suspended Australian tennis player Isaac Frost with immediate effect. It says the suspension "will remain in pl...
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WIMBLEDON '17: What do you know about the grass-court Slam?Jul 01, 2017 7:00 am - How well do you know Wimbledon? Give this quiz a try: ___ Qualifying: When were the first men's tournament and first women's tournament at the event known in Britain sim...
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WIMBLEDON '17: From Roger and Rafa to Venus, what to watchJul 01, 2017 7:00 am - As tennis turns to Wimbledon, there's been a bit of a throwback feel to this Grand Slam season so far. At the year's first major tournament, the Australian Open in Janua...
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WIMBLEDON '17: Roger Federer seeks record 8th championshipJul 01, 2017 7:00 am - Men to watch at Wimbledon, where play begins Monday: ___ ANDY MURRAY Seeded: 1 Ranked: 1 Age: 30 Country: Britain 2017 Match Record: 21-9 2017 Singles Titles: 1 Career S...
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WIMBLEDON '17: Murray eyes 3rd title; Williams won't defendJul 01, 2017 7:00 am - A glance at Wimbledon, the year's third Grand Slam tennis tournament: SURFACE: Grass courts. SITE: The All England Lawn Tennis Club. SCHEDULE: Main-draw play begins Mond...
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'Scared' a year ago, Federer back at Wimbledon, eyeing No. 8Jul 01, 2017 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Write off Roger Federer at your own peril. The guy's been considered done by some folks at various times over the years, whether because of age or a bad ba...
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Djokovic hoping to put struggles behind him at WimbledonJul 01, 2017 7:00 am - EASTBOURNE, England (AP) - When Novak Djokovic walked into Wimbledon a year ago, he possessed all four Grand Slam trophies. On Tuesday, he'll return empty-handed. A thir...
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WIMBLEDON '17: Can anyone end the Big 4's title streak?Jul 01, 2017 7:00 am - LONDON (AP) - Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray have ruled Wimbledon for the past 14 years, combining to win the tournament every time in that ...