Sports articles by Doug Smith
Henin Fights Off Williams Sisters’ with Back-to-Back Wins, Faces Kuznetsova for US Open Championship
She moved smoothly and quickly about the court, hitting crisp [...]
Long-Time Snubbing of Tennis Pioneer Turns Hall of Fame into Hall of Shame
When will the International Tennis Hall of Fame (ITHF) do [...]
Federer Dominates Roddick on Way to 10th Consecutive Grand Slam Semifinal
The computer-like, hitting machine that glides across the court, smacking [...]
Venus Rallies to Oust Jankovic, Faces Top-ranked Henin in the Semis
Though not at her best, Venus Williams scuffled and clawed [...]
Serena Loses Three in a Row to Henin, Big Sis Venus Battles Jankovic Tonight
Richard Williams spent about an hour on a U.S. Open [...]
Roddick Strolls into U.S. Open Quarterfinals, But Blake is ousted in 5-Sets
Andy Roddick reached the U.S. Open quarterfinals Monday without breaking [...]
Williams Sisters, Venus and Serena, Advance to US Open Quarterfinals
The tennis world’s highly touted Sisters Act, Serena and Venus [...]
Blake Needs One More Win for 3rd Straight U.S. Open Quarterfinal Berth
No. 6 seed James Blake, getting stronger with each match, [...]
Notes & Quotes From Week 1 at the US Open
Quote of the Week: Maria Sharapova -- “Definitely not an [...]
Rally Style “Baseline Brawls†Physically Demanding on Players, Trainers and Fans
Baseline rallies often lasting much longer than a minute. Players [...]