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  • New kids rules expected to help U.S. tennis pipeline Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 8:58PMNEW YORK — While Sam Querrey's loss down on the court at Arthur Ashe Stadium marked another unsatisfying moment for American tennis, up in a suite, the U.S. Tennis Association was celebrating a move it hopes might prevent days like these in the future.
  • Wawrinka shatters home hopes at U.S. Open Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 8:30PMHome hopes in the U.S. Open were blown away by Switzerland’s Stanislas Wawrinka on Thursday when he outlasted Sam Querrey in a marathon fourth round tie.
  • New kids rules expected to help US tennis pipeline Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 7:58PMBob Bryan points up as brother Mike Bryan, top, speaks to the chair umpire during their quarterfinal men's doubles match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010.
  • Youzhny reaches Open quarters; Querrey ousted in five sets Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 7:11PMFormer semifinalist Mikhail Youzhny was a fourth-round winner Tuesday at the 2010 U.S. Open, while Sam Querrey, the final American in the field, was beaten in five sets by Switzerland's Stanislas Wawrinka.
  • U.S. Open Show Court Schedules Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 7:09PMWednesday At The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center New York All Times EDT Play begins at 11 a.m. Arthur Ashe Stadium Lisa Raymond , United States, and Rennae Stubbs (5), Australia, vs. Liezel Huber , United States, and Nadia Petrova (2), Russia Not before 1 p.m. Kaia Kanepi (31), Estonia, vs. Vera Zvonareva (7), Russia Gael Monfils (17), France, vs. Novak Djokovic (3), Serbia Night ...
  • Wawrinka outlasts Querrey in U.S. Open epic Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:54PMStanislas Wawrinka ensured a first for Switzerland at the U.S. Open on Tuesday when he edged out big-serving American Sam Querrey 7-6, 6-7, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals for the first time.
  • Nadal meets little resistance as he moves toward tennis history Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 6:53AMNEW YORK—Rafael Nadal easily navigated another pothole on his road to history on Sunday, a history with which he has not quite come to grips. Besides the best game in tennis at the moment, the Spanish star had everything going for him in his third-round US Open match on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. Skies were blue, the temperature was perfect, the puffs of wind were more comfort than pain.
  • Fairfield Arts Council director resigns Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:50AMBillie Jean Sullivan, executive director of the Fairfield Arts Council , has resigned. She plans to leave the job at the end of August. Sullivan joined the FAC two years ago after serving as executive director of City Lights Gallery in Bridgeport.
  • Thus far, unable to tame her Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 3:37AMNEW YORK — A lioness is on the loose at a local public park called the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Stay out of the way. Four women didn't, and the lioness, who speaks Italian and deals baroque spin, dined on them and is prowling the quarterfinals of the US Open. US Open - NEW YORK - Billie Jean - United States - Italy
  • Bradford Alhambra: Michael Jackson tribute show set to be a thriller Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:49AMFans of Michael Jackson will be moonwalking on air when a spectacular tribute to his musical career arrives in West Yorkshire.
  • KEISSER: King is making sure other athletes get scholarships Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:27AMToday's local-and-vocal edition of The Sporting Muse: For all of her love for her hometown and the opportunities it presented her, Billie Jean King had to leave Long Beach to find a place to play college tennis.
  • Peer forces Williams to toughen up Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:10PMVenus Williams struggled with her serve. She kept tugging at her dress. Every bit as big a nuisance was her opponent, Shahar Peer.
  • Wawrinka ends Murray's Open run Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 6:39PMNo. 4 Andy Murray has made an earlier-than-expected exit from the U.S. Open, losing to No. 25 Stanislas Wawrinka in the third round.
  • Nadal leads Spanish charge at U.S. Open Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:31PMRafael Nadal swept into the last 16 at the U.S. Open on Sunday with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 win over Gilles Simon of France as Spanish players dominated the day in the top half of the draw.
  • Clijsters cruises, Venus struggles Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:11PMNew York: Kim Clijsters put a quick end to Ana Ivanovic’s run at the US Open, winning her 18th straight match at Flushing Meadows with a 6-2, 6-1 wipeout of the former No. 1 in their fourth-round match Sunday.
  • Nadal into last 16 at U.S. Open Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:01PMRafael Nadal swept into the last 16 at the U.S. Open on Sunday with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 win over Gilles Simon of France.
  • Nadal drops Simon in straight sets at Open Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:24PMRafael Nadal swept into the last 16 at the US Open today with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 win over Gilles Simon of France as Spanish players dominated the day in the top half of the draw.
  • Injury forces Nishikori to retire from U.S. Open Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:08PMNEW YORK — Kei Nishikori retired in the third round of the U.S. Open against Spain's Albert Montanes on Saturday, failing to reach the last 16. Nishikori suffered a groin injury and pulled out with Montanes leading 6-1, 2-1 following 38 minutes of play at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
  • Clijsters has no plans to quit Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:01PMThe lure of winning another grand slam title is proving irresistible to Kim Clijsters and retirement is suddenly the last thing on her mind.
  • Federer, Djokovic, Soderling reach fourth round in Flushing Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:11PMFive-time champion Roger Federer, 2007 U.S. Open finalist Novak Djokovic and two-time French Open runner-up Robin Soderling were easy third-round winners Saturday at the U.S. Open.
  • The latest must-have accessory: glasses Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 5:32PMMartina Navratilova was often blinded without them, Billie Jean King frequently lost without her trusty pair and these days Samantha Stosur can't do without them. Yes, even tennis players sometimes need to don eyeglasses on the court.
  • Federer dispatches Mathieu in straight sets Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:40PMFive-time champion Roger Federer dismissed Paul-Henri Mathieu of France 6-4 6-3 6-3 today to reach the fourth round of the U.S. Open.
  • Federer, Soderling reach fourth round in Flushing Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 4:11PMFive-time champion Roger Federer and two-time French Open runner-up Robin Soderling were easy third-round winners Saturday at the U.S. Open.
  • Sharapova too much for Capra at Open Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:09PMAmerican upstart Beatrice Capra got blown away today — by the excellence of Maria Sharapova and the bad, blustery conditions caused by the remnants of Hurricane Earl.
  • Wozniacki cruises into Open quarterfinals Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:00PMTop seed Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark outclassed Chan Yung-Jan of Taiwan 6-1 6-0 on Saturday to storm into the fourth round of the U.S. Open.
  • Soderling reaches fourth round Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:48PMTwo-time French Open runner-up Robin Soderling was an easy third-round winner Saturday at the U.S. Open.
  • From Flushing with Love Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 5:25AMQueens got into the international swing as scores of visitors from around the world came to the Billie Jean King Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park for the 2010 U.S. Open on Monday, August 31.
  • Scoreboard Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:28AMAuto racing
  • Beatrice Capra the latest darling of the U.S. Open Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 4:01AMNEW YORK - The average tennis fan might have been surprised to see 371st-ranked teenager Beatrice "Trice"...
  • Queens welcomes world for U.S. Open Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:31AMMembers of the Navy display flags from participating countries during Monday’s opening ceremonies at the international event. PHOTO BY PJ SMITH By the time Venus Williams offered the lime green ball to the overcast sky above Arthur Ashe Stadium Monday evening and blasted it over the net, past an overmatched Roberta Vinci for an ace, the 2010 U.S. Open Tennis Championships at Flushing Meadows had ...
  • Queens welcomes world for U.S. Open Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 3:30AMA break dancer wows the crowd Tuesday outside Arthur Ashe Stadium. PHOTO BY PJ SMITH By the time Venus Williams offered the lime green ball to the overcast sky above Arthur Ashe Stadium Monday evening and blasted it over the net, past an overmatched Roberta Vinci for an ace, the 2010 U.S. Open Tennis Championships at Flushing Meadows had long established itself as more of an experience to be ...
  • The Top 100 Giants Players of All Time Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:31AMThe New York Giants were established in 1883. In 1958 the club moved out west, becoming who they are today - the San Francisco Giants. Along the way, there have been many fun players, many great players. Some players we hated, and loved to boo and heckle. Many players stuck around for a season or two at best, while others played their entire career for the Giants. Who is your favorite Giants ...
  • Billie J. Vessels, 35 Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 1:08AMFOWLER -- Billie Jean Vessels, 35, of Fowler, died at 7:50 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at Clarian Arnett Hospital.
  • Tennis U.S. Open Results Friday, September 3, 2010 @ 12:12AMAlbert Montanes (21), Spain, def. Carsten Ball, Australia, 6-4, 6-3, 6-1.
  • MJ's kids have trouble fitting in Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:12AMFull-time security presence makes it difficult for other kids to interact with Prince and Paris.
  • Michael Jackson's kids have trouble fitting in to school Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 7:00AMMichael Jackson's children are having trouble fitting into school because of their full-time bodyguards.
  • Michael Jackson - Michael Jacksons Kids School Struggle Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:27AMMichael Jackson's children are having trouble fitting into school because of their full-time bodyguards. The late 'Thriller' singer's eldest kids - Prince Michael,...
  • Arthur Ashe Kids' Day extravaganza Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:08AMTennis’ youngest fans will rule over the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing on Saturday, August 28 when the annual Arthur Ashe Kids’ Day is held as a kick-off to the U.S. Open.
  • Esurance Rolls Out Rube Goldberg-Type Device and Green Giveaways at 2010 US Open Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:00AMEsurance, the direct-to-consumer personal auto insurance company, recently revealed plans for its on-site presence at the 2010 US Open in Flushing Meadows, New York. As the official car insurance sponsor of the event, Esurance will unveil a Rube Goldberg-type device, give away thousands of MetroCards, and promote public transportation to and from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
  • Clijsters and Roddick sail through at U.S. Open Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:51AMKim Clijsters made a triumphant return to the U.S. Open Monday, capping her belated maiden appearance as a defending grand slam champion with a straight sets win over Hungarian Greta Arn.
  • Clijsters wobbles but advances at U.S. Open Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:51AMDefending champion Kim Clijsters survived a second-set wobble to reach the second round of the U.S. Open on Monday by defeating Greta Arn of Hungary 6-0, 7-5.
  • Sports › Nishikori advances to 2nd round of U.S. Open Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 2:30AMKei Nishikori defeated Evgeny Korolev of Kazakhstan on Monday to advance to the second round of the U.S. Open men's singles competition. Nishikori, ranked 149th…
  • Rogers plays in U.S. Open today Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:52AMDaniel Island's Shelby Rogers will play her first-round match against Shuai Peng of China in the main draw of the U.S. Open today
  • Excitement begins at Open Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 12:56AMWhen the clock struck 11 a.m. yesterday, it was a call to action for the world's top tennis players.
  • Sports arena the new fashion court Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:38PMIt's rare yellow diamonds which will adorn Maria Sharapova on court at the US Open this year.
  • Shabaz, Courtney to compete in U.S. Open Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:16PMThe Virginia men’s tennis doubles team of senior Michael Shabaz and junior Drew Courtney earned a wild card Aug. 29 to compete in the U.S. ...
  • Federer and Roddick roll at U.S. Open Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 11:11PMSecond seeded and five-time champion Roger Federer along with birthday boy and former champion Andy Roddick were easy opening-round winners Monday at the U.S. Open.
  • Oudin, Schiavone cruise at U.S. Open Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:54PMMelanie Oudin struggled with higher expectations since her crowd-pleasing run to the U.S. Open quarterfinals last year. So did Francesca Schiavone after her breakthrough French Open title in June.
  • Tennis: 2010 U.S. Open Championships Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:29PMTennis: 2010 U.S. Open Championships The 2010 U.S. Open Championships began on Monday, August 30th with both the men's and women's defending champions out due to injury. Juan Martin del Potro has been battling a wrist injury for most of the season, while... Tennis - 2010 US Open - Juan Martín del Potro - Sport - Roger Federer
  • Federer, Nadal have never faced off at US Open Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 12:14PMRoger Federer and Rafael Nadal have played each other 21 times over the years, and all over the world. Eight matches came at Grand Slam tournaments, and seven of those were in finals: three at Wimbledon, three at the French Open, one at the Australian Open.... Grand Slam - Roger Federer - French Open - Rafael Nadal - Australian Open