Lopez and Isner to meet in the semi
TENNIS – John Isner qualified to the semifinals of the US Men's Clay Court Championship by defeating defending champion Ryan Sweeting. He will play Feliciano Lopez who defeated Berlocq. Monaco will play Russell in the other semifinal. Ubitennis Staff
Jennifer Capriati in the Hall of Fame
TENNIS – Former world number 1 and winner of 3 Grand Slams, Jennifer Capriati is to receive the highest honour in tennis, induction in the Hall of Fame. She had an eventful career with Grand Slam and Olympic success as well as sensational comebacks. Ubitennis staff
Last four in
Copenhagen
TENNIS – Today was quarter-finals day at Copenhagen’s eBoks Open and Ubitennis’ Cécile Verin was there to talk to the four semi-finalists right after their respective matches. Here are what the first three winners, Angelique Kerber, Jelena Jankovic and Caroline Wozniacki - but not Petra Martic - had to say about their performances.
The folly of Henri Leconte
TENNIS – Following Guy Forget's retirement as French Davis Cup captain we take a look at one of the candidates to take over the captaincy. Henri Leconte was one of the most talented players of his generation, but he never won a Grand Slam title. Francesca Sarzetto, translated by Paul Sassoon
Au revoir, Capitaine
TENNIS – Guy Forget's career as French davis Cup captain ended last week end. It started as a player in 1984 and he became captain in 1999. The candidates to take his place are Clèment, Santoro, Escudè, Leconte and Grosjean. Who ever will be selected will have some big shoes to fill. Chiara Venturini, translated by Paul Sassoon
Up and down night in Houston
TENNIS – Round 2 of the Men’s Clay Court Championships was not without drama, as top seed Mardy Fish was eliminated in his opening match against Michael Russell, 3-6 1-6. John Isner faced a tough opening match of his own, but is safely through to the quarterfinals in Houston. From Huston Daniel Anderson