Videos: Melanie Oudin playing at at the BCF Tennis Challenge
Check out some videos of Melanie Oudin at the BCF Tennis Challenge, a charity even held in Baltimore, MD.
The BCF Tennis Challenge raises money for charities in the greater Baltimore, MD area. The event was started by Hall of Fame tennis player Pam Shriver in 1986.
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Melanie Oudin of the United States returns a shot against Nadia Petrova of Russia during day eight of the 2009 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 7, 2009 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Getty Images) more pics » 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... 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. Oudin at the US Open (Reuters) 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... Read Full Story
Melanie Oudin to play BCF Tennis Challenge presented by The Baltimore Sun Media Group
Melanie Oudin will be playing at the BCF Tennis Challenge presented by The Baltimore Sun Media Group on December 9 at 7pm along with John Isner and the Bryan brothers .
“We are thrilled that the hottest players on the tour have all made playing in Baltimore part of their year-end plans. We’re getting a lot of support and it’s exciting to be able to bring the brightest new star in US women’s tennis, a... Read 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... Read Full Story
WOMEN'S SPORTS FOUNDATION® PRESENTS THE 30 TH ANNUAL SALUTE TO WOMEN IN SPORTS AWARDS AT NEW YORK'S WALDORF=ASTORIA HOTEL ON OCT. 13, 2009
Billie Jean King and the Women’s Sports Foundation will be holding their 30th annual salute to women in sports on October 13th at the Waldorf-Astoria. Hosting the event will be Bob Costas and Mary Carillo. The evening will honor legendary golfer and philanthropist Annika Sorenstam, Chairman of NBC Universal Sports & Olympics Dick Ebersol and Pat... Read Full Story
Melanie Oudin Photo Forward and Upward Drive on Two-Handed Backhand Pics
This photo beautifully captures the main source of Melanie’s power on her backhand, the forward and upward drive of her legs. Melanie drives forward better than almost anyone on the women’s tour.
Melanie Oudin Photo - Two-Handed Backhand Point of Contact Pics
In this photo, Melanie’s racquet position in relation to her body is nearly ideal for a two-handed backhand. It looks as if she’ll meet the ball a little... Read Full Story
C. WOZNIACKI/M. Oudin 6-2, 6-2 Q. So what happened out there tonight? MELANIE OUDIN: You know, um, Caroline played a really good match. I think I started off slow. I wasn't able to come back. She's such a strong player. She doesn't give you anything for free. She plays incredible defense. Makes me hit a thousand balls and really is a really great player. I mean, I don't know what else I could have done. I could have been more consistent and been more patient, but she really made me think... Read Full Story
2009 US Open interview with: Melanie Oudin September 9th
Q. So what happened out there tonight?
MELANIE OUDIN: You know, um, Caroline played a really good match. I think I started off slow. I wasn’t able to come back. She’s such a strong player. She doesn’t give you anything for free.
She plays incredible defense. Makes me hit a thousand balls and really is a really great player. I mean, I don’t know what else I could have done. I could have been more consistent and been more patient... Read Full Story
2009 US Open Interview with Melanie Oudin Day 8 September 7th
M. OUDIN/N. Petrova 1 6, 7 6, 6 3
Q. How important was that eighth game in the second set?
MELANIE OUDIN: It was very important. If I would have lost that one…
The crowd really, really supported me and helped me through for that game. And once I got to 4 All it was going to be tight and close, and I had been in that situation before in earlier matches, so I thought I had a good chance.
Q. How did you prepare, mentally... Read Full Story
