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Open title would be major hurdle for new No. 1 Nadal

New No. 1 Rafael Nadal, who won both the French Open and Wimbledon this year, looks to win his first U.S. Open title on his weakest surface, hardcourts. , Wimbledon, U.S. Open By Douglas Robson, Special for USA TODAY NEW...

Roddick joins forces with Davis Cup captain McEnroe (AFP)

NEW YORK (AFP) - Patrick McEnroe has donned yet another tennis hat during the US Open as he tries to return Andy Roddick to greatness. Not only does the busy 42-year-old younger brother of seven-time Grand Slam winner...

Andy serves notice

On the second-to-last point of a 6-2, 6-2, 6-2 Andy Roddick win, the American ripped a 140 mph serve straight at Fabrice Santoro, forcing him to duck and dodge like a boxer. "He served right at me for sure," Santoro said...

Brother no longer coaching Roddick; split amicable

's brother is no longer serving as his coach. Roddick, the No. 8 seed in the U.S. Open, said Wednesday the two agreed that John Roddick would relinquish the role after the tournament in Washington earlier this month. The...

Former champions saluted on 40th anniversary of Open era

TWENTY-four former champions – from Rod Laver to Roger Federer and Virginia Wade to Maria Sharapova – launched opening night at the US Open on Monday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the professional era. In 1968,...

TENNIS STARS SKIP 40TH ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY

Four of the biggest and most important tennis stars in recent history were missing from last night's U.S. Open anniversary ceremony. Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Jimmy Connors and Steffi Graf were all no-shows. The opening...

Almost Famous: Spadea Can't Leap US Open Hurdle

The zany Vince Spadea seems a perfect fit the US Open -- colorful off-court, a hard-court upbringing and a love of five-setters. But in 15 appearances at Flushing Meadows, he's never reached a quarterfinal and, on Tuesday,...

Stefan Edberg: A Champion reflects

Seventeen years ago, the US Open showcased a maestro at work as Stefan Edberg put together a flawless display of tennis to defeat Jim Courier. Champions light up New York night It came as a surprise to many that Stefan...

Tuesday, September 2

Aug 26, 2008

Today is Tuesday, September 2, the 246th day of 2008. Warren Hastings, first British governor general of India, forms alliance with state of Oudh for campaign against the Mahrathas. The September Massacres, which killed...

Pete, Andre miss ceremony

The U.S. Open began in star-studded fashion Monday as former champs returned to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Open Era. Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf and Jimmy Connors were among the former champs who...