Berdych Out, Murray Ahead
On a day when “predictable” ruled the courts, Frenchman Michael Llorda pulled off a dazzling upset but Scotsman Andy Murray still looks like the man to beat.
On a day when “predictable” ruled the courts, Frenchman Michael Llorda pulled off a dazzling upset but Scotsman Andy Murray still looks like the man to beat.
Rogers Cup Champion Andy Murray got roughed up by France’s Jeremy Chardy but when he needed it most, Murray had enough fight to win.
The rain could not hide the tears as American’s Fish, Roddick, Sweeting and Isner all fell at the Legg Mason Tournament on Thursday.
In the Legg Mason Tennis Classic, John Isner continued his tiebreaker success and escape artist Fernando Verdasco narrowly advanced to the round of sixteen on Tuesday.
Mardy Fish arrived in Atlanta with appearances in the finals in two of his last three tournaments but the hottest player in the tournament was fortunate to be seeded sixth.
At the Atlanta Championships, the fans got the all-American finals they wanted but top seed And Roddick is down and out.
Wimbledon 2010 winners, Men’s Single, Women’s Single, Men’s double, Women’s Double, Mixed Double, Boys, Girls and the Ladies Invitational winners.
In anticipation of today’s play, analysts first thought Isner-Mahut might end quickly. At 66-66, they though the match might not end at all. When the last ball was struck, there was a surreal atmosphere that overcame the All England Club.
In the longest, most memorable tennis match of all time, John Isner and Nicolas Mahut were forced to halt play at 59-59 in the fifth set leaving fans wondering what tomorrow will bring.
Federer and Nadal stay on track for final round pairing in Madrid.