Williams, Schiavone and Li: the beauty of tennis maturity
In August, Roger Federer made headlines around the world by the simple act of turning 30. This week, Serena Williams managed to do just the…
Marianne Bevis Archives: 09/2011
Far East and London beckon Andy Murray towards No3
The courts may be hard, the journey may be long, the clocks may be unforgiving, but there is a certain glamour to the names that…
Roger Federer withdraws from Shanghai Masters
Roger Federer has announced that he is withdrawing from the Shanghai Masters in two weeks’ time. “After consultation with my team, I’ve unfortunately decided to…
Nadal & Del Potro lead Spain & Argentina to Davis Cup final
For the fourth time in its long Davis Cup history, Argentina has won the chance to play for the coveted national trophy after defeating defending…
Nadal, Djokovic and Federer join Davis Cup fever
A full 110 years after its conception, 125 nations make the Davis Cup the largest annual international team event in sport. The season-long tournament is…
US Open 2011: Some choice words from New York
The US Open of 2011 may become the Grand Slam that is remembered as a turning point for player power. What began as simply another…
US Open 2011: Hurricanes, records and new champions
The last Grand Slam of the year is always an event to remember: louder and brighter, bigger and bolder than all the rest. And it…
US Open 2011: Joy for Djokovic, despair for Federer
It’s at times like this that one questions how any fan cannot regard tennis as the ultimate sport. For on Super Saturday at Flushing Meadows…
US Open 2011: Federer joins Nadal’s call for change
Roger Federer, president of the ATP Players Council, has added his weighty voice to the simmering debate about how much say players should have in…
US Open 2011: Men’s final pushed back to Monday
The men’s and women’s US Open singles finals have both been rescheduled as a result of the rain at this year’s tournament. Tournament organisers have…
US Open 2011: Nadal, Murray & Roddick overcome the rain
For Day 11 at Flushing Meadows, ticket holders might have expected a rather different schedule to the one served up. On paper, the men’s quarter-finals…
US Open 2011: Nadal, Murray and Roddick stand firm in rain
The fears, as the first day of the US Open loomed a fortnight ago, all focused on Hurricane Irene. As she tracked her way up…
US Open 2011: Djokovic breaks the Dolgopolov spell
It was a match-up that had the juices flowing from the off. Novak Djokovic was drawn to play the survivor of the scintillating third-round face-off…
US Open 2011: The view from the bleachers – picture special
It’s only at the half way stage, but this year’s US Open has already been marked by drama and breaking records. Not content with an…
US Open 2011: Serena Williams defeats Ana Ivanovic
Serena Williams booked her place in the US Open quarter-finals with a dominant display against former world No1 Ana Ivanovic on Monday. The American, seeded…
US Open 2011: Rafael Nadal’s bittersweet return to New York
When Rafael Nadal completed his career Grand Slam in New York a year ago, it seemed only right. Since bowing out at the quarter-final stage…
US Open 2011: Novak Djokovic eases into round four
Top seed Novak Djokovic cruised into the fourth round of the US Open with a 6-3 6-4 6-2 victory over Nikolay Davydenko. The world No1…
US Open 2011: Andy Murray’s love affair with New York
Andy Murray got it just about right after his first-round win over Somdev Devvarman. His next opponent, he said, was a tough player and, from…
US Open 2011: Roger Federer plays and talks a fast game
With Roger Federer, you always know you’re going to get your money’s worth in the conversation stakes. His on-court interviews are the most elaborate””witness Jim…