August 2008 Articles (128)

Rafa arrived to Beijing

Rafael Nadal arrived to Beijing on Monday. He was spotted on Beijing airport.

Here are the photos of Rafa's arrival.…

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Added by Svetlana on August 5, 2008 at 7:09am — No Comments

Video - Olympus US Open Series 2008

The Olympus US Open Series runs for six weeks from July 14 through August 23 and culminates with the 2008 US Open from August 25 - September 7.…

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Added by Svetlana on August 5, 2008 at 7:08am — No Comments

Jelena's Aqua Viva commercial photos

Jelena Jankovic signed in May a two year contract with the Knjaz Milos Company where the company will be her sponsor. In the next two years Jelena will promote products made by Knjaz Milos, particularly their well-known water Aqua Viva.

Here are the photos of the commercial Jelena did for Aqua Viva.…

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Added by Svetlana on August 5, 2008 at 7:07am — No Comments

Welcome to Beijing

The whole world is moving to Beijing. The Beijing Olympic games starts on Friday.

China is making its final preparations six days before the Olympics. A dress rehearsal for the Beijing Olympics opening ceremony went ahead on August 2.

Here are the photos of stadiums, fireworks and ceremony...enjoy!…

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Ana Ivanovic arrived to Beijing

We wrote that Ana is supposed to arrive to Beijing on Tuesday and she did. Here are the photos of Ana's arrival to Beijing airport.…

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Added by Svetlana on August 5, 2008 at 7:05am — No Comments

Ana Ivanovic will play in Beijing

There were lot of speculations about Ana's trip to Beijing. According to Serbian "Press" magazine, Ana will go to Beijing, but still don't know if she'll play.

Today, Dusan Orlandic, director of Serbian Tennis Association confirmed that Ana will play in Beijing.

Orlandic said that Ana went to Italy after the Montreal elimination and that she did all necessary tests… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 4, 2008 at 5:16pm — No Comments

Cincinnati Final Photos

Western & Southern Financial Group Masters Day 7

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Montreal Final Photos

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Added by Svetlana on August 4, 2008 at 5:15pm — No Comments

Glamorous JJ

We already showed you some photos of Jelena Jankovic from Serbian "Gloria" magazine. But I found few more where JJ looks amazing! She is like a movie star, especially on that one in one-piece… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 4, 2008 at 5:14pm — No Comments

Caroline Wozniacki wins Stockholm title

Caroline Wozniacki claimed her first WTA Tour title on Sunday with a straight-sets thrashing of Vera Dushevina at the Nordic Light Open in Stockholm.

The fourth-seeded was far too strong for her Russian opponent, winning 6-0 6-2.

"It's been a fantastic… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 4, 2008 at 5:13pm — No Comments

Rafa and Xisca story continues....

This summer was all about Rafa and Xisca love story.... We wrote about they day at the beach, then about loosing their privacy when they were caught in the garden of… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 4, 2008 at 5:12pm — No Comments

Dinara Safina wins Rogers Cup

Dinara Safina defeated Dominika Cibulkova 6-2, 6-1 to capture the WTA Rogers Cup for her third title in her last six events.

"I was just playing whatever I was feeling, so I guess it was the right tactic today," said Safina, who was quite emotional, and whose voice… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 4, 2008 at 5:12pm — No Comments

Murray defeats Djokovic to capture his 1st Masters Series title

Andy Murray won his first career Masters Series title yesterday with a 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5) victory over Novak Djokovic at the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters.

"It's huge because to win these tournaments is tough nowadays," the Scot told Sky Sports after… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 4, 2008 at 5:11pm — No Comments

In a Perfect World: The Tennis Talk, Anyone? Top 10 (Men's Edition)

Just imagine a world where flakiness didn't exist, where injuries didn't derail progress and your talent reflects where you should be in the rankings. Determination also pays off for any technical shortcomings you might have to help you climb up the rankings.

Well, that's what I'm doing at Tennis Talk, Anyone?: imagining!

Andy Murray's great win in the Cincy Masters yesterday got me thinking: If you were really to look at… Continue

Added by Van Sias on August 4, 2008 at 4:00pm — 8 Comments

The Open

Bought tickets for the open a few weeks ago. Tried to get finals tixs, but they were sold out.
If there are no major rain delays, I should be watching the Women's semifinal and the Men 's quarterfinals. If you haven't been out there, your missing a great show.

Added by Andy O on August 3, 2008 at 8:32pm — 1 Comment

Forty Deuce - you just need to visit it!

It's not ordinary to talk about other sites or blogs but I just have to write about this one and share it with you.

There are many tennis sites and blogs, of course some of them I think are great (Down The Line, Women's Tennis Blog,… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 3, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

Ana Ivanovic Montreal Press Conference Video

Here are some video excerpts from Ana Ivanovic press conference Thursday night after she lost to Tamira Paszek. Ana talks about the pain, an injury epidemic on tour, about not being able to perform, the Montreal crowds and about weakness in the thumb why she was not even being able to hold the racquet.…

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Added by Svetlana on August 3, 2008 at 9:29am — No Comments

Jelena Jankovic with No.1 Trophy

As we already said JJ will become No.1 on 11th August.

Jelena was on Saturday presented with the No.1 trophy which is inscribed "In honor of attaining the world number one ranking on the Sony… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 3, 2008 at 9:28am — No Comments

Ana Ivanovic to take part in Arthur Ashe Kids' Day

According to Ana Ivanovic Website, Ana will be participating in Arthur Ashe Kids' Day, the United States Tennis Association's popular annual full-day tennis and music festival that precedes the U.S. Open

In… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 3, 2008 at 9:27am — No Comments

Novak Djokovic stuns Nadal to reach Cincinnati final

Rafael Nadal's rise to the top of the world rankings will now take place next week after he slipped to a surprise defeat to Novak Djokovic at the Cincinnati Masters semifinal last night.

Nadal's loss means he will officially take over No. 1 for the first time in the South African Airways ATP Rankings on… Continue

Added by Svetlana on August 3, 2008 at 9:26am — No Comments