High Percentage Tennis-Basic
In most situations, hitting crosscourt from the baseline is the high percentage shot. The net is 6 inches lower in the center than it is at the sidelines.
U.S. Open tennis leaving CBS for ESPN in 2015
The U.S. Open tennis tournament will leave CBS after nearly a half-century and move all TV coverage to cable starting in 2015 under an 11-year contract with ESPN.
Raymond: 19-year-old Robson mature for her age
American veteran Lisa Raymond praises the potential of British teenager Laura Robson, whom she played doubles with in Miami and will partner with again at Wimbledon.
No Federer or Nadal in Top 2 for first time since 2003
With the ascension of Andy Murray to the No. 2 ranking, neither Roger Federer nor Rafael Nadal are ranked in the Top 2 for the first time since November 10, 2003. Murray rose to No.
Keys excited to be playing Roland Garros
Madison Keys tells the New York Times that the prospect of playing Roland Garros excites her. The 18-year-old American is youngest player in the Top 80.
Serena after sixth Miami title: “I finally have some record”
After winning a record sixth title in Miami, 15-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams says she is pleased to established an all-time mark, as it’s been difficult to catch the legends.
Sharapova: I will beat Serena someday
Despite losing her 11th consecutive match to Serena Williams in the Miami final, Maria Sharapova says she will one day again upend the American.
Roland Garros to raise prize money; will not match U.S. Open increase
Roland Garros tournament director Gilbert Ysern tells The New York Times that the French Open plans to increase prize money “spectacularly” from 2013 to 2016, but won’t match the U.S.
Capriati facing stalking and battery charges
NORTH PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Former tennis star Jennifer Capriati is facing charges after police said she punched her ex-boyfriend on Valentine's Day while he was working out at a gym.
Llodra, Paire engage in spat at Miami Masters
Frenchmen Michael Llodra and Benoit Paire get into a major spat during their first-round match in Miami, which was won by Llodra, 7-6 (7), 6-2.
