Djokovic vs Tsonga Tennis Masters Cup Live

World No.3 & Gold Group Qualifier Novak Djokovic faces Jo Wilfried Tsonga in the final group match of Tennis Masters Cup Shanghai.Djokovic sealed the semifinal berth after dismissing World No.5 Davydenko 7-6(3),0-6,6-3.
Now, its do or die for Tsonga who lost the previous 2 matches against Davydenko & Del Potro in his first Tennis Masters Cup appearance.Tsonga won his maiden ATP Masters Series title at Paris, a week ago, qualified for Tennis Masters Cup defeating Nalbandian in the finals & other higher seeded players Djokovic, Blake,Roddick enroute to finals.

Head to Head:
Tsonga leads 2-1.

Match Over.
Tsonga Won

Tennis Masters Cup Shanghai First Round Live

Tennis Masters Cup First Round Live:

The countdown is on for the prestigious season ending circuit finale-The Tennis Masters Cup 2008!

The field which consists of top 8 players of the ATP 2008 Race, split into 2 groups stars-13 time grandslam champion & 4 time Tennis Masters Cup Champion Roger Federer, Australian Open Champion Novak Djokovic, US Open finalist Andy Murray, followed by Nikolay Davydenko, Andy Roddick & 3 new rising stars Tsonga & Del Potro, Gilles Simon who replaces World No.1 Rafael Nadal.

Federer is chasing for his fifth masters cup crown.He has won 2 back to back titles in 2003-04 & 2006-07.He lost Nalbandian in 2005 final in a five set thriller.Federer faces a tough challenge as he faces Roddick, in form Andy Murray & Simon in the group matches.He begins Masters Cup campaign against the season's hot player Simon of France.

SINGLES PRIZE MONEY

Alternate - $50,000
Participation Fee - $100,000
Round Robin Win – Per Match Won – $100,000
Semifinal Match Winner - $315,000
Final Winner - $625,000
Undefeated Champion - $1,340,000

All Matches Over.

Federer vs Blake ATP Paris Masters Quarterfinal Live

Federer vs Blake ATP Paris Masters Quarterfinal Live:

World No.2 Roger Federer moved into the quarterfinals with an easy 6-3,6-4 victory over the 6'6 feet tall croat Marin Cilic in just 1 hour & 10 min.He will next face Tennis Masters Cup hopeful American James Blake who defeated Philipp Kohlschreiber of Germany 6-4, 6-4 in 67 minutes.Federer will look avenge his Olympics quarterfinal loss against James Blake when they face each other in the quarterfinals for the tenth time in their career.

Head to Head:
Federer leads 8-1 all time.

Match Over.
Blake into SF after Federer retired

Federer vs Soderling ATP Paris Masters Second Round Live

Federer vs Soderling ATP Paris Masters Second Round Live:

World No.2 Roger Federer will face in form Robin Soderling, after a first round bye, who captured his 3rd ATP career title defeating Julien Benneteau at Lyon & also rose to career high No.18 in the ATP rankings.Federer who won his 4th ATP title of the season at his hometown Basel defeating Nalbandian 6-3,6-4 in the final has found some form back,Federer who has not won a single ATP Series title this season will certainly look to end this drought.

Head to Head:
Federer leads 7-0 all time & 3-0 on hardcourts.

Match Over
Federer won

Roger Federer Wins Fifth US Open Title!

Roger Federer ended his title drought by winning the final Grandslam of the season.Federer made history by winning the US Open for the fifth consecutive time since Bill Tilden won six in a row from 1920-25.He also became the only player to win Wimbledon & US Open 5 consecutive times.

Federer who had shown himself to be vulnerable this year, which started with a glandular fever, a straight sets loss to Rafael Nadal in the French Open Final & his Wimbledon Crown to Rafael Nadal in a five set epic final, So a grandlam title in the next couple of months was not much expected from him.

Federer won the final in a dramatic fashion with a 6-2, 7-5, 6-2 straight sets victory over first time grandslam finalist Andy Murray.Murray who had never gone beyond the quarterfinals of a grandslam entered the final defeating World No.1 Rafael Nadal in four sets.The victory gave Federer his 13th Grandslam just one shy of Pete Sampras's all time record of 14.He improved his grandlam final record to 13-4.

Federer vs Murray or Nadal US Open Final Live

Federer vs Murray or Nadal US Open Final Live:

Four time defending Champion Roger Federer stormed into the US Open final for the 5th consecutive time with a winning streak of 33 consecutive matches at the US Open.Federer advanced to the his 17th consecutive grandslam final with a 6-3, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 victory over No. 3 Novak Djokovic.Federer fired 20 aces & converted 5 of 12 break points compared to Djokovic's 6 aces & 2 of break points.Federer hit 51 winners and committed 28 unforced errors compared to Djokovic's 43 winners and 47 errors.

Federer is attempting to become the 1st player since Bill Tilden to win 5 consecutive US Open titles.If Federer wins US open he will move closer to Pete Sampras' s record of 14 Grandslam titles.He is now tied with Roy Emerson's who has won 12.Federer has 12-4 lifetime record in grandslam finals.In the US Open Final Federer will meet either Rafael Nadal who has a 12-6 all time record against Federer or Murray who has 2-1 lead over Federer.

World No.1 Rafael Nadal the reigning Roland Gaross & Wimbledon Champion was 2 sets down in the second semifinal against Andy Murray.If Nadal makes an incredible comeback & wins US Open he will become the first player since Rod Laver to win Roland Gaross,Wimbledon & US Open in the same year.Andy Murray who reached his first career grandslam semifinal is trying for his victory against Nadal, Murray has lost all the 5 previous meeting against Nadal.

RESULT:
BROADCAST OVER
FEDERER WON 6-2, 7-5, 6-2

Leander Paes Wins Mixed Doubles!

India's Leander Paes won his 4th Mixed Doubles Grandslam title pairing with Cara Black of Zimbabwe defeating Jamie Murray and American Liezel Huber in the final 7-6 (8-6), 6-4 in the finals.Paes who previously won 2 mixed doubles pairing with Martina Navratilova & Lisa Raymond won their first team Grandslam title.

Nadal vs Murray US Open Semifinal Live

Nadal vs Murray US Open Semifinal Live:

World No.1 Rafael Nadal is chasing for his 3rd Grandslam of the season thereby to become the first man since Rod Laver to win Roland Gaross,Wimbledon & US Open in the same year.Nadal entered the semifinals of US Open for the first time in his career after defeating Mardy Fish in the quarterfinals.He now faces Andy Murray who made his maiden grandslam semifinal appearance.Nadal who descended Federer form No.1 after being 162 weeks at No.2 is one of the hot favourites to win the final grandslam of the season.

World No.6 Andy Murray after defeating Argentine Del Potro in 4 sets in the quarterfinals.Andy Murray is on fire after winning his maiden ATP Masters Series title at Cincinnati defeating Djokovic in the finals.Murray will jump to No.4 in the next ATP rank list after reaching the semifinals of US Open.

Head to Head:
Nadal leads 5-0 all time & 3-0 on hardcourt.

RESULT:
BROADCAST OVER
MURRAY WON 6-2, 7-6(5), 4-6, 6-4

US Open Semifinal Federer vs Djokovic Live

US Open Semifinal Federer vs Djokovic Live:

Four time defending Champion Roger Federer entered into a record 18th consecutive Grandslam semifinal with 32 consecutive match wins at US Open, after defeating Qualifier Gilles Muller 7-6(5),6-4,7-6(5) in the quarterfinals.He is a step closer to his 5th consecutive US Open title which would equal Bill Tilden's record of 5 consecutive US open titles & 42 successive match wins.He will now face World No.3 Novak Djokovic in the semifinals.

Last year's finalist Novak Djokovic defeated Andy Roddick 6-2, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(5) in the quarterfinals to set up a rematch with Federer, whom he lost in last year's final in straight sets.If Djokovic who has been ranked 3rd since July 2007 will become No.2 if he wins US Open.Andy Roddick after being two sets down fought back winning the 3rd set & was leading 5-4, 30-0 & serving in the fourth set but double faulted twice & finally the set was tied 5-5.

Federer will certainly look to reach his 17th Grandslam final,win his 13th Grandslam & have a good end to his season.Djokovic the 2008 Australian Open Champion is very good form at present a poses a real threat to Federer in the upcoming semifinals.

Head to Head:
Federer leads 6-2 all time & 4-2 on hardcourt.

RESULT:
BROADCAST OVER
FEDERER WON 6-3, 5-7, 7-5, 6-2

Federer vs Muller US Open Quarterfinal Live

Federer vs Muller US Open Quarterfinal Live:

World No.2 & Four time defending Champion Roger Federer will face qualifier Gilles Muller of Luxemborg in the quarterfinals after a sweaty 6-7(5),7-6(5),6-3,3-6,6-3 five set victory over Igor Andreev of Russia.Federer who had a very poor perfomance this season will look forward to end his title drought by winning the final grandslam of the season.If Federer wins he will meet the winner of Djokovic vs Roddick match in the semifinals.

Gilles Muller who is currently playing the best match of his life, entered the the quarterfinals of a grandslam for the first time in his career.The qualifier has defeated few higher seeded players on his way to the quarters.He has overcome No.39 seed Tommy Haas, No.18 seed Nicolas Almagro & World No.5 Nikolay Davydenko.

Head to Head:
Federer leads 2-0.Their last match was at Bangkok but that was 31/2 years ago....which Federer won 6-4, 6-3.

RESULT:
BROADCAST OVER
FEDERER WON

Nadal Drowns Fish

World No.1 Rafael Nadal entered the semifinals of US Open for the first time in his career defeating Mardy Fish of USA 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in the quarterfinals.Nadal who is chasing for his 3rd consecutive grandslam title, having won French Open & Wimbledon this season.If Nadal wins US Open he will become the first man since Rod Laver to win three consecutive grandslams in the same year.Read more here....

Djokovic vs Roddick US Open Quarterfinal Live

Novak Djokovic vs Andy Roddick US Open Quarterfinal Live:

World No.3 Novak Djokovic will face local hope & former US Open Champion Andy Roddick in the quarterfinals after a hard fought 4-6, 6-2, 6-3, 5-7, 6-3 five set victory over Tommy Robredo.Djokovic the 2007 US Open finalist will certainly look forward for his maiden US Open title & book a semifinal spot where he will meet the winner of Federer vs Muller match.

World No.8 Andy Roddick & 2003 US Open Champion will certainly try to repeat the same feat which he did in 2003.Roddick who's playing one of his favourite tournaments, infront of his home crowd is one of the favourites to win the US Open.

Head to Head:
Djokovic & Roddick have met only twice.They are tied 1-1.

RESULT:
BROADCAST OVER
DJOKOVIC WON

Nadal vs Mardy Fish US Open Quarterfinal Live

Nadal vs Mardy Fish US Open Quarterfinal Live:

Rafael Nadal eased into the US Open Quarterfinal with 6-2, 5-7, 7-6(2), 6-3 fourth-round win over big serving Sam Querrey of USA.Nadal who has never gone beyond the quarterfinals of US Open made his second carreer quarterfinal appearance at US Open.

He will next face Mardy Fish of USA who defeated Gael Monfils of France in straight sets.It was the first time he entered the quarterfinals of a Grandslam.Mardy fish also defeated James Blake in straight sets in the previous round.

If Nadal wins US Open he will be the first man since Rod Laver to win Roland Garros, Wimbledon & US Open consecutively.

Head to Head:
Nadal leads 4-0 all time against Mardy Fish.Their last match was the Wimbledon 2007 in R128.

RESULT:
BROADCAST OVER
NADAL WON

Murray wins Five set thriller!

British No.1 Andy Murray made a comeback after being two sets down to Jurgen Melzer to win the match 6-7 (5), 4-6, 7-6 (5), 6-1, 6-3 which lasted for almost four hours. Jurgen Melzer ranked 48th in the world was just 2 points away form knocking out Murray at the US Open.

Andy Murray who reached a career high ranking of No.6 in the ATP Rank list, after his maiden ATP Masters Series title at Cincinnati by defeating Djokovic in the finals & finshing second in the US Open series, won the next games to close out the match and advanced to the fourth round where he faces 10th seed Stanislas Wawrinka who also made a similar comeback after being 2 sets down.Read more here.......

Federer vs Stepanek US Open Third Round Live

Roger Federer vs Radek Stepanek US Open Third Round Live:

World No.2 Roger Federer overcame Brazilian challenger Thiago Alves with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-4 in the second round of US Open to enter the 3rd round where he face 28th seed Radek Stepanek.Federer who is without a single grandlslam title this year will certainly look forward to end his title drought at the US Open.

By winning the second round he extended his winning streak to 29 matches at the US Open.The four time defending champion smashed 19 aces, won 80% of first serve points.

This third round match will be rematch of the quarterfinal match at the Rome Masters in May where Stepanek defeated Federer.

RESULT:
BROADCAST OVER
FEDERER WON

Coin Stuns Ana Ivanovic

World No.1 Ana Ivanovic suffered one of the biggest upsets in her career when she lost to 188th ranked Julie Coin of France 3-6, 6-4, 3-6 in the second round of US Open.The French Qualifier Julie Coin who was playing her maiden Grandslam said this was the best match of her career.

This was the biggest upset in tennis history, since 1968 no Women's No.1 has lost so early in a tournament.Julie Coin will next meet another French Woman Amelie Mauresmo, a former World No.1 & Wimbledon Champion.

Federer vs Thiago Alves US Open Second round Live

Federer vs Thiago Alves US Open Second round Live:

Former World No.1 Roger Federer began his title defence with an easy 6-3,6-0,6-3 first round victory over Maximo Gonzalez of Argentina.Roger Federer may have slipped to No.2 spot, but the one that many consider as an all time great tennis player, is a four time defending champion at the US Open & is still hot favourite for the title race.

Federer who has 28 match consecutive winning streak in New York improved his US open career record to 39-4 & will next meet Thiago Alves of Brazil in the second round.

RESULT:
BROADCAST OVER
FEDERER WON

Rafael Nadal vs Bjorn Phau US Open First Round Live

Rafael Nadal vs Bjorn Phau US Open First Round Live:

Newly Crowned World No.1 Rafael Nadal will begin title race against Qualifier Bjorn Phau of Germany at US Open.Nadal who has been seeded No.1 at a Grandslam for the first time in his career will look forward to win his 3rd grandslam of the season, a feat which was accomplished by Rod Laver.US Open is the grandslam where Nadal faced most of the problems, he has never gone beyond the quarterfinals.With an incredible run this season, winning Roland Gaross & Wimbledon followed by the Gold Medal at Olympics, he is definitely one of the favourites to win the US Open.

RESULT:
BROADCAST OVER
NADAL WON

Roger Federer vs Maximo Gonzalez US Open First Round Live

Roger Federer vs Maximo Gonzalez US Open First Round Live:

Four Time defending Champion Federer is chasing for his 13th Grandslam title, 2 shy of Pete Sampras's all time record of 14 Grandslams. The former World No.1 who held a record 234 weeks consecutively at No.1 slipped to No.2 after he lost the finals of Roland Gaross & Wimbledon to Rafael Nadal, the new World No.1.

This season has been a nightmare to Federer winning only 2 ATP Titles & reaching atleast semifinals of each grandslams but the defending is certainly on of the favourites to win.He begins his title campaign against Maximo Gonzalez of Argentina.

RESULT:
BROADCAST OVER
FEDERER WON

US Open 2008 Preview

US Open 2008 Preview:

Just after the Beijing Olympics it is time for the next prestigious & final grandslam of the season to take place, The US Open.Rafael Nadal the new World No.1 who had an incredible run this season, winning French Open,Wimbledon & the Gold Medal at Olympics will be the top seed, followed by four time defending Champion Roger Federer & World No.3 Novak Djokovic in the US Open 2008.

The other men who are leading the field are former US Open Champions Andy Roddick,Lleyton Hewitt & Marat Safin.All top 100 men representing 29 different countries,received direct entry into the US Open.The US Open Starts on 25th of August till September 7th, this time both the Men’s and Women’s US Open singles champions will recieve $1.5 million cash prize.

Rafael Nadal will eye for his 3rd grandslam of the year a feat which has previously been accomplished by Rod Laver (1962, 1969) and Don Budge (1938) & Tony Trabert(1955), thereby to become the fourth man to do so.Roger Federer who has bagged only 2 ATP titles & without any Grandslam victories this year will certainly look forward to end his title drought.Serbian Star Novak Djokovic who won the Australian Open & the bronze medal at Olympics will also be a serious contender at the US Open 2008.