2012 US Open « CBS New York

Murray Wakes Up, Steamrolls Into US Open Semifinals

In front of a sparse crowd at Louis Armstrong Stadium, Andy Murray didn’t quite feel as though he was playing in a Grand Slam quarterfinal. And Murray wasn’t exactly playing like an Olympic gold medalist.

2012/09/05

Andy Roddick of the United States waves to the crowd after losing to Juan Martin Del Potro of Argentina after their men's singles fourth-round match on Day 10 of the 2012 US Open. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Andy Roddick’s Illustrious Career Ends With Fourth-Round Defeat At US Open

When his final match ended with a forehand error at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the American star buried his face in a towel, tears in his eyes as del Potro saluted him.

2012/09/05

Maria Sharapova of Russia returns a shot against Marion Bartoli of France during their women's singles quarterfinal match on Day 10 of the 2012 US Open. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images for USTA)

Liguori: Maria Sharapova Is Mentally Tougher Than Any Woman In Tennis

Mentally, I don’t think that there is any player in the women’s game that is tougher than Maria Sharapova. The 25-year-old showed yet again what she is made of, rallying back from a set down to beat a much-improved Marion Bartoli.

2012/09/05

Roddick’s Career Suspended By Rain; 4th Round Match To Continue Wed.

His match, and his retirement, put off for at least another day, Andy Roddick stepped out of Arthur Ashe Stadium and into the drizzly night, a black jacket’s hood pulled overhead, a bag of ice soothing his right shoulder.

2012/09/04

Azarenka Holds Off Defending Champ Stosur, Advances To Semifinal

Top-ranked Victoria Azarenka was pushed to the limit by defending champion Sam Stosur before winning in a third-set tiebreaker at the U.S. Open quarterfinals on Tuesday.

2012/09/04

Ryan McIntosh (R) waits for the start of Serena Williams against Andrea Hlavackova during their match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 3, 2012. (credit: Timothy A. Clary/AFP/GettyImages)

Wounded Vet Working As Ball Assistant At US Open Is On Mission To Inspire Others

Army Specialist Ryan McIntosh lost his right leg after stepping on a landmine in Afghanistan in 2010.

2012/09/04

For Retiring Andy Roddick, US Open Crowd A ‘Huge Advantage’

One loss from retirement, No. 20 seed Roddick plays his fourth-round match against No. 7 seed Juan Martin del Potro on Tuesday night, in search of the first big-time upset in a men’s draw that has mostly gone to form — and very quietly at that.

2012/09/04

Andy Murray Advances, Will Face Marin Cilic In Quarterfinals

Still seeking his first Grand Slam title, Olympic champion Andy Murray reached the quarterfinals at an eighth consecutive major tournament by beating 15th-seeded Milos Raonic 6-4, 6-4, 6-2 Monday night.

2012/09/03

Venus, Serena Eliminated In Third Round Of Women’s Doubles

Serena and Venus Williams exited in the third round of doubles at the US Open on Monday night, losing 6-1, 6-4 to the fourth-seeded Russian pair of Maria Kirilenko and Nadia Petrova.

2012/09/03

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Liguori: Serena Deserving Of More Attention As She Vies For No. 15

Meanwhile there is another 30-year-old American who deserves most of the attention and that would be Serena Williams, the strongest female player in tennis history.

2012/09/03

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Mardy Fish Withdraws From US Open Before Match With Federer

The 30-year-old American, who was seeded 23rd at Flushing Meadows, missed about 2½ months this season because of an accelerated heartbeat and had a medical procedure in May.

2012/09/03

Serena Williams returns a shot during the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Serena Williams Advances Into US Open Quarterfinal

Serena Williams moved on into the US Open quarterfinal. Will she go on to win a 4th US Open championship?

2012/09/03

Ana Ivanovic of Serbia returns a shot against Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria during Day Eight of the 2012 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 3, 2012. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Ivanovic Into US Open Quarterfinal

Ana Ivanovic reached the US Open quarterfinal and could be matched-up against Serena Williams.

2012/09/03

Roddick’s Retirement On Hold, Advances To The Round Of 16

The 2003 U.S. Open champion, who last week announced he would retire after he was done at Flushing Meadows, advanced to the fourth round Sunday

2012/09/02

Djokovic Advances With Straight Set Win Over Benneteau

Defending champion Novak Djokovic didn’t face a single break point Sunday in a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 third-round victory over No. 31 Julien Benneteau at the US Open.

2012/09/02