“Magdalena Rybarikova looks on before the semi-final match against Camila Giorgi on day eight of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Friday, August 22, 2014.”“Camila Giorgi looks on before the semi-final match against Magdalena Rybarikova on day eight of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Friday, August 22, 2014.”“Camila Giorgi hits a backhand during the semi-final match against Magdalena Rybarikova on day eight of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Friday, August 22, 2014.”“Magdalena Rybarikova reacts during the semi-final match against Camila Giorgi on day eight of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Friday, August 22, 2014.”“Magdalena Rybarikova hits a forehand during the semi-final match against Camila Giorgi on day eight of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Friday, August 22, 2014.”“Magdalena Rybarikova reacts after defeating Camila Giorgi in the semi-finals on day eight of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Friday, August 22, 2014.”“Marina Erakovic and Arantxa Parra Santonja hug after winning the women’s doubles semi-finals against Monica Niculescu and Caroline Garcia on day eight of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Friday, August 22, 2014.”“Petra Kvitova looks on from the tunnel before the semi-final match against Samantha Stosur on day eight of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Friday, August 22, 2014.”“Petra Kvitova hits a forehand during the semi-final match against Samantha Stosur on day eight of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Friday, August 22, 2014.”
We’re winding down here in New Haven. Here are a few selects from yesterday’s semi-finals action. Last day today!
“Petra Kvitova hits a forehand during a match against Barbora Zahlavova Strycova on day seven of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 21, 2014.”“Petra Kvitova reacts during a match against Barbora Zahlavova Strycova on day seven of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 21, 2014.”“Petra Kvitova appears on the ESPN television set alongside hosts Sam Gore and Renee Stubbs after defeating Barbora Zahlavova Strycova on day seven of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 21, 2014.”“Andy Roddick and James Blake address the media in a press conference during the Men’s Legends Event on day seven of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 21, 2014.”“James Blake and Andy Roddick ride spin bikes for Yale New Haven Health during the Men’s Legends Event on day seven of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 21, 2014.”“Andy Roddick laughs during the Men’s Legends Event on day seven of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 21, 2014.”“Andy Roddick hits a backhand during the Men’s Legends Event on day seven of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 21, 2014.”“James Blake poses for a selfie photograph with fans during the Men’s Legends Event on day seven of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 21, 2014.”“Camila Giorgi serves during a match against Garbine Muguruza on day seven of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 21, 2014.”“Magdalena Rybarikova reacts after defeating Alison Riske on day seven of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 21, 2014.”“Samantha Stosur hits a backhand during a match against Kirsten Flipkens on day seven of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 21, 2014.”“Samantha Stosur reacts after defeating Kirsten Flipkens on day seven of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Thursday, August 21, 2014.”
Here’s a selection of photos from yesterday’s tennis action, as well as the Connecticut Open Legend’s Event with former stars Andy Roddick and James Blake.
“Camila Giorgi hits a backhand during a match against Caroline Wozniacki on day six of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 19, 2014.”“Caroline Wozniacki hits a forehand during a match against Camila Giorgi on day six of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 19, 2014.”“Camila Giorgi reacts after defeating Caroline Wozniacki on day six of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 19, 2014.”“Andrea Petkovic reacts during a match against Kirsten Flipkens on day six of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 19, 2014.”“Kirsten Flipkens reacts after defeating Andrea Petkovic on day six of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 19, 2014.”“Andrea Petkovic and Kirsten Flipkens hug at net after Flipkens beat Petkovic in three sets on day six of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 19, 2014.”“Jim Courier and James Blake address the media during a press conference before the Men’s Legends Event on day six of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 19, 2014.”“Jim Courier and James Blake ride spin bikes at the Yale New Haven Health booth during the Men’s Legends Event on day six of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Wednesday, August 20, 2014.”“James Blake hits a forehand during the Men’s Legends Event on day six of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Wednesday, August 20, 2014.”“Fans wait for autographs after a match on stadium court on day six of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 20, 2014.”“Eugenie Bouchard walks through the tunnel onto stadium court before a match against Samantha Stosur on day six of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 20, 2014.”“Samantha Stosur hits a backhand during a match against Eugenie Bouchard on day six of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 20, 2014.”“Eugenie Bouchard reacts during a match against Samantha Stosur on day six of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 20, 2014.”“Samantha Stosur reacts after defeating Eugenie Bouchard on day six of the 2014 Connecticut Open at the Yale University Tennis Center in New Haven, Connecticut Tuesday, August 20, 2014.”
Here are some photos from a busy day yesterday at the Connecticut Open.
“Alexandr Dolgopolov reacts after defeating Rafael Nadal in three sets at the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Monday, March 10, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Alexandr Dologpolov hugs Rafael Nadal after their match at the BNP Paribas Open Monday, March 10, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Rafael Nadal and Alexandr Dolgopolov play each other in a third round match on Stadium 1 at the BNP Paribas Open Monday, March 10, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Roger Federer reacts after defeating Dmitry Tursunov in the third round of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Monday, March 10, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Li Na hits a forehand against Karolina Pliskova in the third round of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Monday, March 10, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Ana Ivanovic hits a forehand against Sloane Stephens at the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Monday, March 10, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Andy Murray reacts after losing a point to Jir Vesely in the third round of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Monday, March 10, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Maria Sharapova serves to Camila Giorgi in the third round at the BNP Paribas Open Monday, March 10, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Camila Giorgi serves to Maria Sharapova in the third round at the BNP Paribas Open Monday, March 10, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Camila Giorgi plays Maria Sharapova in the third round at the BNP Paribas Open Monday, March 10, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Camila Giorgi reacts after winning a point against Maria Sharapova in the third round at the BNP Paribas Open Monday, March 10, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Maria Sharapova argues with the chair umpire during a third round match against Camila Giorgi at the 2014 BNP Paribas Open Monday, March 10, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Camila Giorgi reacts after defeating Maria Sharapova in the third round at the BNP Paribas Open Monday, March 10, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”“Maria Sharapova waves to the crowd as she walks off court after being defeated in three sets by Camila Giorgi in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open Monday, March 10, 2014 in Indian Wells, California.”
What a day of tennis. Just like that, the two defending champions of this tournament, Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal, are out of the draw after being upset to two underdogs.
