Articles filed under Tennis
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Nazos among Batavia’s new coachesJun 29, 2012 5:54 pm - In one fell swoop, Batavia High School announced it has filled three coaching positions this week. The Bulldogs will install former Wheaton North coach Jim Nazos as boys...
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Djokovic rallies past Stepanek at WimbledonJun 29, 2012 1:38 pm - WIMBLEDON, England — Novak Djokovic is tough to beat at Wimbledon, indoors or out. Playing the day’s first Centre Court match Friday under the retractable roof, defendin...
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Nadal upset by Czech Rosol at WimbledonJun 28, 2012 4:00 pm - WIMBLEDON, England — First Rafael Nadal took a tumble into the net. Then he began complaining to the umpire. Then he bumped his opponent, Lukas Rosol, during a changeove...
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Sharapova, Serena Williams win at WimbledonJun 28, 2012 12:00 pm - WIMBLEDON, England — On the verge of victory, Maria Sharapova briefly lost her bearings. Sharapova's old serving problems resurfaced Thursday at Wimbledon, costing her t...
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Federer, Roddick win at Wimbledon, Wozniacki upsetJun 27, 2012 1:00 pm - WIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer gave Prince Charles a bow, then gave Fabio Fognini a royal thumping. With the Prince of Wales visiting Wimbledon for the first time si...
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A day later, other Williams wins at WimbledonJun 26, 2012 2:00 pm - WIMBLEDON, England — On one point Tuesday at Wimbledon, Serena Williams dumped a forehand into the net and dropped to a knee, her jaw clenched as she let out a shriek. O...
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Venus loses in Wimbledon 1st round, 1st since ‘97Jun 25, 2012 12:21 pm - WIMBLEDON, England — Five-time champion Venus Williams was eliminated 6-1, 6-3 by Elena Vesnina of Russia at Wimbledon on Monday, the first time the American has lost in...
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Nadal tops Djokovic for 7th French Open titleJun 11, 2012 7:34 am - PARIS — Rafael Nadal was worried. A guy so unflinching, so nearly unbeatable, while sliding and grinding and pounding his way past opponent after opponent at the French...
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Sharapova beats Errani for 1st French Open titleJun 09, 2012 10:00 am - PARIS — Sidelined in 2008 by a right shoulder that needed surgery, putting her tennis future suddenly in doubt, Maria Sharapova decided to use the free time to study a n...
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Images: French Open women's finalJun 09, 2012 10:00 am - ...