U. S. Open, 2013

By Jane Voigt New York is a celebration. Lights. Noise. An epicenter of entertainment and emerging trends.  The WTA has taken advantage of this stage to recognize, and celebrate, its 40-year anniversary.  Billie Jean King, who moved heaven and earth out of a man’s domain to secure an association that would support women’s tennis, deserves…

By Jane Voigt August 28, 2013 — Billie Jean King told Victoria Duval to have fun last night before the 17-year-old walked on court to play the 2011 U. S. Open Champion Samantha Stosur. And earlier in the day, Vicky, as her parents and brothers call her, told her mom she was headed for a win.…

By Jane Voigt One year ago, James Blake’s friend and American tennis hero, Andy Roddick, retired at The U. S. Open. This year is Blake’s turn. The 33-year-old chose New York as his last hurrah because it is his city. He was born in Yonkers. Blake’s decision was not easy, yet not completely unexpected. How…

By Jane Voigt There’s been a lot said about Roger Federer recently. It’s a big story, really. The man is nothing less than a beloved superstar around the world. Not only by tennis folks, but by those who don’t know one end of a racquet from another. He smiles, waves at cameras, and is a…

By Jane Voigt ESPN analyst and former player, Mary Jo Fernandez, is right. “Whenever Serena’s in the tournament, she has to be considered the favorite.” ThisU. S. Open is no different.  No matter who landed in her quarter or half, when Serena Williams is on, which lately has been most of the time — she has won…

By Jane Voigt August 23, 2013 — When the tournament committees for Grand Slams announce draws, people listen.   Yesterday was no different in Flushing Meadows, home of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and the U. S. Open. As the bell struck noon, the games with names began.  Twitter fluttered jabs from journalists. Some…