Olympic Tennis

Rafael Nadal has won a gold medal in Olympic tennis by beating Fernando Gonzalez of Chile 6-3, 7-6 (2), 6-3 in the final of men's singles!The gold medal was the first ever for Spain in Olympic tennis."I just want to enjoy this moment because I'm having an unbelievable year," Nadal said."It's more than my best dreams so I want to enjoy the moment. I know how difficult it is to win these things, especially here. Winning for me is unbelievable." (source AFP, photo/PHILIPPE HUGUEN/AFP/Getty...Read Full Story

(L-R) Giovanna Trillini of Italy and Nam Hyunhee of South Korea compete in the semifinals of the women's individual foil fencing event at the Fencing Hall on Day 3 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 11, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Bongarts) Li Wenquan of China celebrates during the men's archery team round at the Olympic Green Archery Field on Day 3 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 11, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Ezra Shaw...Read Full Story

The ITF has released a 140-page publication called "Journey to Beijing – Tennis celebrates the Olympics". Over 40 of the world’s leading tennis players took part in the ITF project and were photographed dressed as athletes from other summer or winter Olympic sports to help promote the 2008 Beijing Olympic Tennis Event.These are accompanied by interviews with the players talking about their Olympic memories and hopes for Beijing.According to the ITF website:The photographs were taken over a...Read Full Story

Roger Federer suffered yet another loss in a forgettable season. This time he lost to American James Blake in the Beijing 2008 Olympics Quarter Finals. Honestly, the game was won by James Blake, not because he deserves to win, but more because Federer deserves to lose. Federer's backhand has been very unreliable this year but he still have his serves. This time his serves deserted him at the most crucial moments.’Read Full Story

(more photos after"Read More Here!")Thanks to the photographers of Reuters, Getty, AP, AFP and other agencies we can enjoy in photos from Beijing. I chose some of the most interesting photos where players were caught in emotional moments. You will see some happy faces, mad, disappointed, you will see sadness, worrying, frustrates, celebrating and lot more.Enjoy....For the beginning just some while playing...or maybe dancing, or flying?!?Celebrating....Worried, mad, injured, frustrated...Read Full Story