Christie Brinkley and Rafael Nadal: New York Magazine Cover (Photos)

Federer Loses to Blake at the Olympics Which I’m Not Enjoying Very Much

Rover found this 8/15/2008 on mvn.com

James Blake defeated Roger Federer in the quarterfinals at the Olympics but I’m not digging the tennis event so far. After James Blake beat Roger Federer in the quarterfinals at the Olympics today, he said he had no idea how he did it then added: Maybe if you play him enough times, he’s bound to have an off day. He didn’t play his best today, but I felt like I ...

Spain's Rafael Nadal Wins Tennis Gold, Switzerland's Federer Wins Gold in Doubles

Rover found this 8/17/2008 on olympics.fanhouse.com

Spain's Rafael Nadal showed once again that he's the best tennis player in the world today, defeating Chile's Fernando Gonzalez in straight sets to win the Olympic singles gold medal. Serbia's Novak Djokovic won the singles bronze. For Nadal, who officially becomes the No. 1 ranked player in the world tomorrow, it's the latest achievement in a great year. Nadal has already won the French ...

Ivanovic and Nadal come out tops

guruslash posted 8/19/2008 from us.open-tennis.com

Ana Ivanovic will enter the US Open as women's singles world number one after regaining the spot she briefly surrendered to Jelena Jankovic.

Roger Federers Journey

thetennistimes posted 8/22/2008 from thetennistimes.com

On the 18th of August 2008 we are all going to witness Roger Federers number one ranking being handed to Rafael Nadal. By no means is this the end for Roger, however here is a quick summary of his journey to number one.

New No. 1 Rafael Nadal favored to win U.S. Open

Sportswriter64 posted 8/22/2008 from sportsbetting4u.wordpress.com

Rafael Nadal, who recently overtook Roger Federer for the No. 1 spot in men’s world tennis rankings, is a +140 favorite to win the men’s crown at the 2008 U.S. Open Tennis Championships, according to betting odds at Sportingbet.com.