YouTennis.com - Tennis For You, From You http://www.youtennis.com Tennis News from You Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:25:11 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 en 16-year old Krajinovic into Challenger semis http://www.youtennis.com/16-year-old-krajinovic-into-challenger-semis/6467 http://www.youtennis.com/16-year-old-krajinovic-into-challenger-semis/6467#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:25:11 +0000 http://www.youtennis.com/16-year-old-krajinovic-into-challenger-semis/6467 He’s done it again! Sixteen-year old NBTA student Filip Krajinovic defeated Alex Kuznetsov 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 to reach the semifinals of the Challenger in Knoxville. He will now face American Bobby Reynolds, the second seed and currently ranked #82 in the world, in the next round. Congrats and good luck in the next round!
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]]> http://www.youtennis.com/16-year-old-krajinovic-into-challenger-semis/6467/feed Roddick Taps Larry Stefanki as Head Coach http://www.youtennis.com/roddick-taps-larry-stefanki-as-head-coach/6466 http://www.youtennis.com/roddick-taps-larry-stefanki-as-head-coach/6466#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:25:11 +0000 http://www.youtennis.com/roddick-taps-larry-stefanki-as-head-coach/6466 Team Roddick is thrilled to announce that Larry Stefanki will be joining Andy on the road as his head coach.

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]]> http://www.youtennis.com/roddick-taps-larry-stefanki-as-head-coach/6466/feed The Deuce Club, 11.20 http://www.youtennis.com/the-deuce-club-1120/6465 http://www.youtennis.com/the-deuce-club-1120/6465#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:25:10 +0000 http://www.youtennis.com/the-deuce-club-1120/6465 By Jackie, TW Social Director Howdy, TWibe! Last week, I wrote about my brief foray into voiceover work and asked if anyone was interested in hearing my voiceover demo. A few of you responded, so I’ve made my demo available…

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]]> http://www.youtennis.com/the-deuce-club-1120/6465/feed Love is in the air for Kei Nishikori and Ai Fukuhara http://www.youtennis.com/love-is-in-the-air-for-kei-nishikori-and-ai-fukuhara/6464 http://www.youtennis.com/love-is-in-the-air-for-kei-nishikori-and-ai-fukuhara/6464#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:25:08 +0000 http://www.youtennis.com/love-is-in-the-air-for-kei-nishikori-and-ai-fukuhara/6464 Here’s another love story!A Japanese gossip weekly magazine reported that Kei Nishikori was seen holding hands together with Japanese table tennis star, Ai Fukuhara.The 20-year old Fukuhara is best remembered as the flag bearer for the Japanese national team at the recent Beijing Olympics.The couple was seen shopping at a high-end shopping mall before heading for a dinner.(Via sina.com)

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]]> http://www.youtennis.com/love-is-in-the-air-for-kei-nishikori-and-ai-fukuhara/6464/feed Donald Young at Academy training http://www.youtennis.com/donald-young-at-academy-training/6463 http://www.youtennis.com/donald-young-at-academy-training/6463#comments Fri, 21 Nov 2008 03:25:08 +0000 http://www.youtennis.com/donald-young-at-academy-training/6463 American Donald Young is training at the Academy for a couple of days and was out on the court this morning with two other young Americans, Bo Seal and Jordan Cox (who won the Boy’s 16 Singles at Kalamazoo earlier this year). Young finished the season ranked #140 in the world, down from a career […]

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]]> http://www.youtennis.com/donald-young-at-academy-training/6463/feed Krajinovic wins again! http://www.youtennis.com/krajinovic-wins-again/6462 http://www.youtennis.com/krajinovic-wins-again/6462#comments Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:21:12 +0000 http://www.youtennis.com/krajinovic-wins-again/6462 Serbian-sensation Filip Krajinovic advanced to the quarterfinals of the Knoxville Challenger with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-3 win over jump-serving Brian Battistone. Krajinovic, who is only 16-years old, is playing in his first career Challenger quarterfinal, and will face American Alex Kuznetsov today. The two recently met in the qualies at a Challenger in Calabasas, CA […]

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]]> http://www.youtennis.com/krajinovic-wins-again/6462/feed Nishikori at Sony event in Tokyo http://www.youtennis.com/nishikori-at-sony-event-in-tokyo/6461 http://www.youtennis.com/nishikori-at-sony-event-in-tokyo/6461#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 22:15:07 +0000 http://www.youtennis.com/nishikori-at-sony-event-in-tokyo/6461 Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy student, Kei Nishikori, is one of the three global ambassadors of the Sony brand and recently spent a full day with the company last Monday the 17th in Tokyo. Sony was celebrating their official sponsorship of the governing body of soccer, FIFA, and brought Kei in to help promote their marketing […]

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]]> http://www.youtennis.com/nishikori-at-sony-event-in-tokyo/6461/feed Andy’s Food Drive: Food Bank For New York City http://www.youtennis.com/andys-food-drive-food-bank-for-new-york-city/6460 http://www.youtennis.com/andys-food-drive-food-bank-for-new-york-city/6460#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:11:13 +0000 http://www.youtennis.com/andys-food-drive-food-bank-for-new-york-city/6460 Last month, Andy Roddick announced his commitment to sponsor a virtual food drive to benefit the Food Bank For New York City. Through his official Website and Facebook pages, Andy and his Foundation, The Andy Roddick Foundation, are determined to reach a minimum donation of $10,000 dollars for the Food Bank For New York City.

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]]> http://www.youtennis.com/andys-food-drive-food-bank-for-new-york-city/6460/feed Krajinovic knotches first top-100 win http://www.youtennis.com/krajinovic-knotches-first-top-100-win-3/6459 http://www.youtennis.com/krajinovic-knotches-first-top-100-win-3/6459#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:07:03 +0000 http://www.youtennis.com/krajinovic-knotches-first-top-100-win-3/6459 It was a big day for 16-year old NBTA student Filip Krajinovic. The young Serbian defeated American Robbie Kendrick 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 to get his first career win over a top 100 player, as Kendrick is ranked #83 in the world. Krajinovic came into the match ranked #901 in the world and had to qualify […]

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]]> http://www.youtennis.com/krajinovic-knotches-first-top-100-win-3/6459/feed Krajinovic knotches first top-100 win http://www.youtennis.com/krajinovic-knotches-first-top-100-win-2/6458 http://www.youtennis.com/krajinovic-knotches-first-top-100-win-2/6458#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:07:03 +0000 http://www.youtennis.com/krajinovic-knotches-first-top-100-win-2/6458 It was a big day for 16-year old NBTA student Filip Krajinovic. The young Serbian defeated American Robbie Kendrick 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 to get his first career win over a top 100 player, as Kendrick is ranked #83 in the world. Krajinovic came into the match ranked #901 in the world and had to qualify […]

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]]> http://www.youtennis.com/krajinovic-knotches-first-top-100-win-2/6458/feed Maria Sharapova at Vogue event http://www.youtennis.com/maria-sharapova-at-vogue-event-3/6457 http://www.youtennis.com/maria-sharapova-at-vogue-event-3/6457#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:07:02 +0000 http://www.youtennis.com/maria-sharapova-at-vogue-event-3/6457 Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists event at Skylight Studios on Monday, Nov. 17, 2008 in New York. And here is her casual look a day before. (AP)

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]]> http://www.youtennis.com/maria-sharapova-at-vogue-event-3/6457/feed Maria Sharapova at Vogue event http://www.youtennis.com/maria-sharapova-at-vogue-event-2/6456 http://www.youtennis.com/maria-sharapova-at-vogue-event-2/6456#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:07:02 +0000 http://www.youtennis.com/maria-sharapova-at-vogue-event-2/6456 Russian tennis player Maria Sharapova at the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund finalists event at Skylight Studios on Monday, Nov. 17, 2008 in New York. And here is her casual look a day before. (AP)

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]]> http://www.youtennis.com/maria-sharapova-at-vogue-event-2/6456/feed Federermania hits Malaysia! http://www.youtennis.com/federermania-hits-malaysia-2/6455 http://www.youtennis.com/federermania-hits-malaysia-2/6455#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:07:01 +0000 http://www.youtennis.com/federermania-hits-malaysia-2/6455 Tennis is Malaysia’s new favourite sport.For a country like Malaysia who prefers badminton and football, it’s amazing to see fans queuing up for almost 4 hours just to catch a glimpse of Roger Federer and get his autograph. When Esther and I arrived at the KLCC foyer, we met up with some fans from Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and also from Japan! As a Rafatard, I must say that Roger is still a King here in Asia, and ASEAN to be specific.I’m exhausted after covering the event for 2 days, I said to myself, I’m glad I’m just

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]]> http://www.youtennis.com/federermania-hits-malaysia-2/6455/feed Federermania hits Malaysia! http://www.youtennis.com/federermania-hits-malaysia/6454 http://www.youtennis.com/federermania-hits-malaysia/6454#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:06:59 +0000 http://www.youtennis.com/federermania-hits-malaysia/6454 Tennis is Malaysia’s new favourite sport.For a country like Malaysia who prefers badminton and football, it’s amazing to see fans queuing up for almost 4 hours just to catch a glimpse of Roger Federer and get his autograph. When Esther and I arrived at the KLCC foyer, we met up with some fans from Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and also from Japan! As a Rafatard, I must say that Roger is still a King here in Asia, and ASEAN to be specific.I’m exhausted after covering the event for 2 days, I said to myself, I’m glad I’m just

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]]> http://www.youtennis.com/federermania-hits-malaysia/6454/feed “I was there…in Shanghai!” http://www.youtennis.com/i-was-therein-shanghai-3/6453 http://www.youtennis.com/i-was-therein-shanghai-3/6453#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:06:59 +0000 http://www.youtennis.com/i-was-therein-shanghai-3/6453 Victory, a huge fan of Andyâ??s, attended the Tennis Masters Cup in Shanghai last week. Sheâ??s written in to AR.com telling us all about her great time there!

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]]> http://www.youtennis.com/i-was-therein-shanghai-2/6452/feed Krajinovic to face Kendrick today in Knoxville http://www.youtennis.com/krajinovic-to-face-kendrick-today-in-knoxville-3/6451 http://www.youtennis.com/krajinovic-to-face-kendrick-today-in-knoxville-3/6451#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:06:57 +0000 http://www.youtennis.com/krajinovic-to-face-kendrick-today-in-knoxville-3/6451 Just because the ATP and WTA calendars have ended, doesn’t mean play has stopped on the Challenger level. NBTA student, Filip Krajinovic, qualified for the main draw in Knoxville, TN. Krajinovic won three matches to get into the main draw, defeating fifth-seeded Marcus Fugate and the top-seeded Phillip Simmonds to advance.
Today, he will face a […]

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]]> http://www.youtennis.com/krajinovic-to-face-kendrick-today-in-knoxville-3/6451/feed Krajinovic to face Kendrick today in Knoxville http://www.youtennis.com/krajinovic-to-face-kendrick-today-in-knoxville-2/6450 http://www.youtennis.com/krajinovic-to-face-kendrick-today-in-knoxville-2/6450#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:06:55 +0000 http://www.youtennis.com/krajinovic-to-face-kendrick-today-in-knoxville-2/6450 Just because the ATP and WTA calendars have ended, doesn’t mean play has stopped on the Challenger level. NBTA student, Filip Krajinovic, qualified for the main draw in Knoxville, TN. Krajinovic won three matches to get into the main draw, defeating fifth-seeded Marcus Fugate and the top-seeded Phillip Simmonds to advance.
Today, he will face a […]

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]]> http://www.youtennis.com/krajinovic-to-face-kendrick-today-in-knoxville-2/6450/feed I’m a tennis legend, what am I doing in here? http://www.youtennis.com/im-a-tennis-legend-what-am-i-doing-in-here-2/6449 http://www.youtennis.com/im-a-tennis-legend-what-am-i-doing-in-here-2/6449#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:06:55 +0000 http://www.youtennis.com/im-a-tennis-legend-what-am-i-doing-in-here-2/6449 I’m a celebrity, get me out of here, is car crash TV. But there’s no denying the strength of the format. It may be trash but it can be compelling and at times hilarious viewing.The show sees D list celebrities (ie former soap actor, fading sportsmen, and glamour models) competing to be King or Queen of the Jungle. With the public voting to decide which celebrities compete in Bushtucker trials (which tend to involve some form of ritual humiliation with insects, rats or worse) and who should be evicted.The line up for this year includes Dani Behr, Brian Paddick, Joe

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]]> http://www.youtennis.com/im-a-tennis-legend-what-am-i-doing-in-here-2/6449/feed I’m a tennis legend, what am I doing in here? http://www.youtennis.com/im-a-tennis-legend-what-am-i-doing-in-here/6448 http://www.youtennis.com/im-a-tennis-legend-what-am-i-doing-in-here/6448#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:06:54 +0000 http://www.youtennis.com/im-a-tennis-legend-what-am-i-doing-in-here/6448 I’m a celebrity, get me out of here, is car crash TV. But there’s no denying the strength of the format. It may be trash but it can be compelling and at times hilarious viewing.The show sees D list celebrities (ie former soap actor, fading sportsmen, and glamour models) competing to be King or Queen of the Jungle. With the public voting to decide which celebrities compete in Bushtucker trials (which tend to involve some form of ritual humiliation with insects, rats or worse) and who should be evicted.The line up for this year includes Dani Behr, Brian Paddick, Joe

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