Melanie Oudin

Melanie Oudin 's improbable success at the US Open has gained her thousands of new fans. The the 17-year-old knocked out Natalie Petrova during a thrilling match yesterday, one of the best we've seen so far this year at the 2009 US Open. The phenom battled back after dropping the first set to the much taller, much more experienced Petrova, who was widely considered a favorite to win the match. However Oudin maintained and battled back, as the crowd in Queens quickly became a lop-sided booster...Read Full Story

Melanie Oudin , a 17-year-old Georgia tennis player, beat Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova of Russia, 6-1, 6-2, in the first round of the US Open today. She's the highest ranked American woman who is not a Williams. According to the NY Times , "Oudin, ranked 70th, cruised through the first three games in short order. But the fourth game, which saw deuce after deuce, lasted almost as long as the previous three." Oudin was formerly the number two world junior. At the 2008 US Open, Oudin made it to the...Read Full Story

US Open 2010: Melanie Oudin Interview Monday August 30th Q. You think it was at all helpful to start on Ashe Stadium where you seem to have made a home last year? MELANIE OUDIN: Yeah, I think so. I mean, it’s a real honor to get to start the US Open off on Ashe, first match. I thought it was pretty cool. I didn’t expect that. But, yeah, I knew exactly when I was going to play at 11:00, knew who I was going to play, which was really good. I thought I played a really solid match all...Read Full Story

E. DEMENTIEVA/M. Oudin 7-6, 0-6, 6-3 Q. Melanie, I'll ask the Barbara Walters question. What is your primary emotion right now? MELANIE OUDIN: Well, I came off the court and I was really disappointed. But talked to my coach and everything. I really fought as hard as I could. I did the best I could. Unfortunately, it wasn't good enough today. I thought that she stepped it up at the very end. That's why she's No. 6 in the world. That's another reason, I mean, she's like 10 years older than me...Read Full Story

E. DEMENTIEVA/M. Oudin 7-6, 0-6, 6-3 Q. Melanie, I'll ask the Barbara Walters question. What is your primary emotion right now? MELANIE OUDIN: Well, I came off the court and I was really disappointed. But talked to my coach and everything. I really fought as hard as I could. I did the best I could. Unfortunately, it wasn't good enough today. I thought that she stepped it up at the very end. That's why she's No. 6 in the world. That's another reason, I mean, she's like 10 years older than me...Read Full Story

Here's a look at the new, customized adidas Barricades 6.0 Melanie Oudin will be working during her campaign at this year's US Open . The 18-year old, who's "BELIEVE" kicks made headlines during her thrilling run to her first Grand Slam quarterfinal last season, designed them herself at miadidas.com and chose the word "COURAGE" this time around. “The reason I chose the word COURAGE is because in order to believe you have to have the courage to do so,” said Mels . “ Courage to me means...Read Full Story

It seems like the time of year when all of the top players on both tours split with their coaches. The latest player is Melanie Oudin and she has split with her coach Brian DeVilliers and is now working with Tom Gullikson. Im a big fan of Tom Gullikson so it will be interesting to see if he can get the best out of Melanie Oudin. Oudin is known for choking in big matches, so it will be tough work for Gullikson. Melanie Oudinn Splits with Brian DeVilliers and is Now Working with Tom...Read Full Story

Tennis sensation Melanie Oudin came to the show to talk to Ellen about her success at the US Open. Not satisfied with just a chat, Ellen opted to challenge her on the court (or in this case... the alley)! Then Queen Latifah and DJ Tony came out to join them. next: A Baby's Best Friend   | Share |   Send to a Friend |   Tweet This Melanie Oudin and Ellen Hit the Court! RT @TheEllenShow |   PermalinkRead Full Story

The father of American tennis sensation Melanie Oudin is seeking a divorce from her mother, alleging Leslie Oudin had an affair with the teenager's coach, according to a report by SI.com. The Web site reported Wednesday night that Oudin's father, John, filed for divorce in July 2008 on grounds of adultery. According to the report, John Oudin said in a sworn statement last month that his wife had an affair with the 17-year-old's coach, Brian de Villiers. Melanie Oudin's parents were married in...Read Full Story

Melanie Oudin US Open Interview Wednesday September 1st Q. It looked right from the beginning like you were a little bit tight. Forehand wasn’t working. Were you feeling tight? Did you ever get in your rhythm? MELANIE OUDIN: Yeah, I mean, I definitely was I felt really good before like going on the court. Uhm, had to wait a while before I went on. But, yeah, I mean, I felt good going on. And then it was like the second I got out there, I did feel really tight, like you said. Uhm, I...Read Full Story