Andy Roddick thought he can save his sorry career by snatching a couple of titles while most of the top players are fighting for medals at Beijing Olympics.
He wouldn't have thought that Juan Marton Del Potro will beat him in straight sets with a 6-1, 7-6(2) victory at the Countrywide Classic final.
This is Del Potro's third title in less than a month.
“I think it’s my biggest victory,” Del Potro said.
This title was Del Potro's first on hardcourt, which is Roddick’s best surface.
Roddick was his usual old self, throwing his racquet to the court when he had a bad shot.
Well Roddick, I still don't think skipping Beijing Olympics will help you in preparing yourself for the US Open. It doesn't really make a difference. Unless you can defend your title at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic or win the Pilot Pen title for the next two weeks.
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You know what, I feel devastated with the rain delays and all the last minute withdrawals.
The latest updates said that no. 1 seed Ana Ivanovic withdrew from the Beijing Olympic tennis because of inflammation in her right hand that has bothered her for several weeks.
Why now, Ana?
Ivanovic said she hasn’t been able to practice (Ana, we saw you practicing) because of the injury, which began to bother her last month. She was expected to play her first-round match for Serbia on Monday, but after consulting with a doctor, she said she needs more rest.
“It’s one of the hardest moments in my career,” Ivanovic said. “I’m very, very disappointed.”
Ivanovic said the injury may take two weeks to heal, and she still hopes to play in the U.S. Open, which begins Aug. 25, right after the Olympics.
Yesterday, Tatiana Golovin of France withdrew from singles and doubles shortly before the scheduled start of the Olympic tennis tournament.
She was already assured of losing the top spot in the women’s rankings Monday to No. 2 Jelena Jankovic.
Now I believe the gold medal is totally in Dinara Safina hands, looking at the injury complained by soon-to-be world no. 1 Jelena Jankovic, although she hasn't pull out yet.
By the way, for details of the latest 1st round women's singles results, click here.
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The entire Swiss team gathered and celebrated Roger Federer's 27th birthday before the Beijing Olympics Opening Ceremony, which he was the flag bearer for the Swiss team. Everything was perfect for the Swiss team except their shoes.
Spain's tennis players Rafael Nadal and Nicolas Almagro were spotted at the men's preliminary round group B basketball match between Spain and Greece at the Olympic basketball gymnasium during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games today.
Why now, Ana?