News Source: The Star
| 3 months ago
US Open semi-finalist Novak Djokovic amused fans at Flushing Meadows this week when he joked with former great John McEnroe but the Serb has also revealed a sensitive side as the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks looms. The Serbian world number four...
News Source: The Scotsman
| 3 months ago
Federer celebrated reaching a 22nd consecutive grand slam semi-final but only after being made to work hard for his US Open victory by 12th seed Robin Soderling. Soderling won a rare set but Federer continued his unbeaten streak against the Swede to...
News Source: Sify News
| 3 months ago
Number four Novak Djokovic reached his third straight semi-final at the US Open as he defeated injured Fernando Verdasco 7-6 (7-2), 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 Wednesday. The 10th seeded Spaniard was treated on court several times for abdominal muscle problems.
News Source: Miami Herald
| 3 months ago
A star-studded crowd was prepared to propel the gutsy Georgia teenager to the semifinals. The Atlanta Journal Constitution sent a columnist to chronicle the big night. But there was a sense from early on in the match that the 17-year-old darling was...
News Source: Honolulu Advertiser
| 3 months ago
Fernando Verdasco of Spain 7-6 (2), 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 on Wednesday. A trainer treated Verdasco for a stomach muscle problem during the match. Djokovic, the 2008 Australian Open champion, lost to Roger Federer in the 2007 final and the 2008 semifinals at...
News Source: Star Phoenix
| 3 months ago
Fourth seed Novak Djokovic reached the US Open semi-finals on Wednesday by outlasting Spain's Fernando Verdasco 7-6 (7/2), 1-6, 7-5, 6-2 in a dour, stamina-sapping encounter. The Serb will play either top seed and defending champion Roger Federer or...