Michael Chang Inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame
29/07/08 15:26 Filed in: Sports Betting
At only seventeen years old, Chang became the first American male to win the French Open singles title in thirty-four years setting a record for his performance as a youth. The Roland Garros victory would ultimately be the high-point of his career however and remain the only major title won by Chang throughout his sixteen year career. Just the same the player remained a considerable force throughout his time as a tennis professional making waves through a notable presence in the US Open, US Davis Cup, French Finale and the Australian Open where he was a finalist in 1996 and a semifinalist in 1995 and ’97. Chang was renowned for his seemingly infinite energy, quickness on the court and a powerful, two-handed backhand.
The International Tennis Hall of Fame hosts 207 inductees from eighteen different nations and is known for its selective selection process since its 1954 foundation. Michael Chang was inaugurated alongside the late Gene Scott and Mark McCormack at last week’s ceremony.
Serena Williams Pulls Out of Semi Following Knee Injury
24/07/08 18:24 Filed in: Sports Betting
After injuring her left knee and attempting to play through the strain, Serena Williams has decided to pull out of the Bank of the West Classic semifinals. Her decision was reached on Saturday which makes Williams the third singles player from the American woman’s Olympic tennis team to sustain a knee injury.
During her match against Aleksandra Wozniak, Williams was forced to retire after trailing desperately behind. Despite determination to play out the rest of the match with a heavily taped knee it would appear that the pain was too much for the determined player to bear. After stretching for a backhand at the beginning of the second and further provoking the injury Williams had to walk off court and forfeit the rest of the game. Wozniak is currently ranked 85th and will play in this Sunday’s final against the winner of a match between Ai Sugiyami and Marion Bartoli.
Now with Serena Williams out for recovery she joins two other Olympic contenders with knee injuries; sister Venus and fellow professional singles contestant Lindsay Davenport. The debilitation stems from a 2003 surgery which forced Serena out of ten tournaments and later forced her back into the hospital in 2006. Hopefully the players’ injuries will be sufficiently improved to allow their showing for the US Olympic team in the Beijing games.
During her match against Aleksandra Wozniak, Williams was forced to retire after trailing desperately behind. Despite determination to play out the rest of the match with a heavily taped knee it would appear that the pain was too much for the determined player to bear. After stretching for a backhand at the beginning of the second and further provoking the injury Williams had to walk off court and forfeit the rest of the game. Wozniak is currently ranked 85th and will play in this Sunday’s final against the winner of a match between Ai Sugiyami and Marion Bartoli.
Now with Serena Williams out for recovery she joins two other Olympic contenders with knee injuries; sister Venus and fellow professional singles contestant Lindsay Davenport. The debilitation stems from a 2003 surgery which forced Serena out of ten tournaments and later forced her back into the hospital in 2006. Hopefully the players’ injuries will be sufficiently improved to allow their showing for the US Olympic team in the Beijing games.
Wimbledon Tennis first Day of Play
23/06/08 09:06 Filed in: Sports Betting | tennis
The 2008 Wimbledon Tennis Championship starts today at the All England Tennis Club.
Roger Federer is chasing his record breaking sixth straight win and he gets the play underway at 1200 on Centre Court against Dominik Hrbaty.
Andy Murray missed last years chapmionships through injury and he is flying the flag for Great Britain, and our hopes for a home nation champion rest firmly on his shoulders.
In the ladies, Venus Williams will be chasing her fifth Wimbledon title but she will face strong competition with the likes of Ana Ivanovic, Maria Sharapova, and her sister, Serena Williams all in good form.
Throughout the Wimbledon Championships, our betting partner will be Paddy Power. They have some Fantastic Betting Offers for the 2008 Wimbledon Championships so be sure to give them a try.
Roger Federer is chasing his record breaking sixth straight win and he gets the play underway at 1200 on Centre Court against Dominik Hrbaty.
Andy Murray missed last years chapmionships through injury and he is flying the flag for Great Britain, and our hopes for a home nation champion rest firmly on his shoulders.
In the ladies, Venus Williams will be chasing her fifth Wimbledon title but she will face strong competition with the likes of Ana Ivanovic, Maria Sharapova, and her sister, Serena Williams all in good form.
Throughout the Wimbledon Championships, our betting partner will be Paddy Power. They have some Fantastic Betting Offers for the 2008 Wimbledon Championships so be sure to give them a try.
