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Nadal enters Historic Territory after US Open win

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: September 10, 2013

Rafael Nadal didn’t just beat Novak Djokovic in Monday’s US Open final, he set the stage for some historic feats in tennis. Al Dannity explains how last night’s win could spur the Spaniard to even greater heights. It seems harsh to brush aside Rafael Nadal’s win last night so quickly. The Spaniard claimed his second...

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Milos Raonic Gears Up for Richard Gasquet at US Open

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: September 2, 2013

The last Canadian standing is looking to make a breakthrough on Monday in Flushing Meadows. Milos Raonic takes on #8 seed Richard Gasquet for a place in the quarter finals at the US Open. Al Dannity previews this huge clash at Louis Armstrong Stadium. It takes something exceptional for a lower ranked player to be...

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Canada’s Milos Raonic, Dancevic, and Wozniak, in action at US Open

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: August 29, 2013

It’s a big day for Canadians in the singles at Flushing Meadows. Milos Raonic and Frank Dancevic will aim to progress in the men’s competition while Aleksandra Wozniak and Eugenie Bouchard are both in action in the women’s second round. Al Dannity previews a big day at the US Open. The first round went as...

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Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard Eyes US Open Upset of Angelique Kerber

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: August 28, 2013

After a successful start to her US Open campaign, Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard faces a huge test today as she battles #8 seed Angelique Kerber. Al Dannity breaks down the match and the other pairings to watch out for in Flushing Meadows on Wednesday. Monday’s win over Karolina Pliskova was a battle, with Eugenie Bouchard needing...

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Milos Raonic Out to Crush ‘Cinderella’ Thomas Fabbiano at US Open

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: August 27, 2013

Thomas Fabbiano has made it to the main draw of a grand slam for the first time ever but the Italian is up against it in the US Open. His opponent today is Canadian powerhouse Milos Raonic. Al Dannity previews Raonic’s first outing in Flushing Meadows and the best of today’s other matches. At 24...

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Eugenie Bouchard Leads Quartet of Canadians in US Open Action

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: August 26, 2013

Canada has two men and two women in singles action on the opening day of the US Open and Al Dannity is here to break down their match-ups. Eugenie Bouchard will look to make a big impression at Flushing Meadows on Monday. Bouchard faces a tough test against Karolina Pliskova on Court 13. The players...

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Maria Sharapova cans coach Jimmy Connors after one match

• Frank Doyle

• Last Updated: August 16, 2013

Sometimes it only takes one date to realize it just isn’t going to work out and it’s best to cut ties right away. Same thing with superstar tennis players and their coaches. On Friday, world No. 3-ranked Maria Sharapova confirmed speculation that she had fired coach Jimmy Connors after the pairing lasted just one match...

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Milos Raonic Faces Isner for Quarter Final Spot in Cincinnati

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: August 15, 2013

After a comfortable straight sets win over Janko Tipsarevic, Milos Raonic faces a rarity. An opponent that’s bigger than him. Al Dannity previews Raonic’s third round clash with John Isner. The comeback always seemed inevitable. 2013 has been and up and down year for John Isner, a top 10 talent often playing like a man...

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Big Day for Raonic, Bouchard, and Pospisil in Cincinnati

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: August 14, 2013

Canada’s three brightest tennis stars are all in action today at the Western & Southern open. Al Dannity breaks down their matches. Vasek Pospisil isn’t wasting his rise up the rankings. Having vaulted from 71st to 40th on Monday, Pospisil took the first set against Gilles Simon before the Frenchman retired. Next up is Belgian...

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Raonic on the Rebound in Cincinnati

• Al Dannity

• Last Updated: August 12, 2013

After a disappointing loss to Rafael Nadal in the Rogers Cup Final, Milos Raonic is back in action at the Western and Southern Open this week. Al Dannity looks at how the draw might break for Canada’s top tennis player. The high of a week filled with drama and victory came to a crashing halt...