Andre Agassi Headlines Ballot for International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2011 Induction
Andre Agassi Headlines Ballot for International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2011 Induction
NEWPORT, R.I., USA, September 1, 2010 – Andre Agassi, former world No. 1, eight-time Grand Slam champion [...]
Newport Photo Recap: “The Dive”
Newport Photo Recap: “The Dive” It isn’t an everyday occurrence where a professional tennis player throws themselves to reach a ball. Canadian Frank Dancevic did exactly that and it was caught by GEM Tennis’ Parsa Samii on Friday July 9, 2010. Enjoy the 3 photos, combined to give the official title of the series, “The [...]
Flying Forward: Fish Wins 4th Career ATP World Tour Title
In a highly entertaining final, American Mardy Fish claimed his 4th career title by defeating the valiant Belgian Olivier Rochus in 3 sets, 5-7, 6-3, 6-4. Early on in the match, both men showed their tension through their play as they both had trouble returning serve. The first chance came for Rochus in the eleventh game when Fish made only 1 of 5 first serves. Rochus took full advantage by aggressively [...]
Campbell’s Hall of Fame Championships Final Preview/Prediction
Tomorrow’s final features American Mardy Fish and Belgian Olivier Rochus. The last time they played was in 2007 in Lyon, France. Rochus won that affair 7-6 in the third set while saving 5 match points. However, Rochus feels as though facing Fish in the US in addition to his opinion [...]
Rochus Fights His Way Into Tomorrow’s Final in Newport
Newport, R.I. – Despite windy conditions, a poor playing court, and a hot opponent Belgian Olivier Rochus rose to the occasion to defeat his Argentine counterpart Brian Dabul 6-3, 6-2. Dabul has been on a hot streak after winning a challenger last week in Illinois and he continued his good form into the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Championships. The scoreline paints [...]
Fish Dives Into the Newport Finals
American Mardy Fish advanced into the Campbell’s Hall of Fame Championship final by defeating British qualifier Richard Bloomfield 7-6(5), 6-4. Before the match began most would think that Bloomfield would come in a little tight given the fact that he was contesting in his first ATP semi-final. Clearly there was no signs of his nerves. Bloomfield crushed serves and delicately played volleys as he continued to keep up with Fish who is currently ranked 473 spots [...]
**Updated Photos from Newport
Enjoy the updated photos from Newport taken by GEM Tennis in Newport, RI.
Friday Results Campbell’s Hall of Fame Tennis Championships
- Qualifier Richard Bloomfield overcomes wild card Ryan Harrison.-
– In Saturday’s semi-finals, Olivier Rochus will make his second-straight semi-final apperance, with 3 newcomers to the Newport semis.-
