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Kim Clijsters Moves into Retirement After 2nd Round Loss at the US Open

US Open - Women's 2nd Round

Laura Robson d 23 Kim Clijsters - 76(4) 76(5)

And with that we've lost Kimmy for the second (and last) time.

Post match: Since I came back it's been a great adventure for me,

my team and my family, and it has all been worth it,

but I'm excited for the next part of my life.

On a personal note, Kimmy was my favorite women's player.

I was lucky enough to watch her play a couple of times.

The first was in '03 - a Qf win on Lenglen at Roland Garros.

The second was later that summer defeating Sharapova in Los Angeles.

I also got close to her several times on the practice courts at Indian Wells.

In those encounters she was always so generous with her fans.

Kimmy is beloved and will be greatly missed. But what a career...

4 Slams (3 US Opens; 1 Aussie), 41 WTA titles including 3 year-end titles.

She was also ranked #1 in singles (for 20 weeks) and doubles.

So long Kimmy, it was a pleasure enjoying you career with you.

See you in 5 years when you are inducted into the Hall of Fame.

Novak Djokovic & Petra Kvitova Win Canadian Open Titles

ATP Masters 1000 Toronto - Men's Final

1 Novak Djokovic d 14 Richard Gasquet - 63 62

He breaks his tie with Sampras by winning his 12th 1000 title.

Not a bad way to shake off the disappointment of the Olympics.

Post match: I truly did not expect myself to win this tournament...

after the emotional losses in the Olympic Games. I really took it hard.

I tried to bounce back and recover; I've done great, I have to say.

WTA Montreal - Final

5 Petra Kvitova d 10 Li Na - 75 26 63

Better late than never: This marked Petra's first final of the season.

That's a pretty long drought since winning the season-ender in Oct.

This also marked her first final in North America.

Post match: I have asthma so I have trouble breathing sometimes,

but it wasn't too humid here this week. It's only a problem in North America,

unfortunately, because here it's more humid than Europe or Australia,

where it's very hot but not that humid. Humidity is the main problem for me.

Andy Murray is Honored with Royal Mail Stamp in GB

All Team GB gold medalists have been awarded 1st class stamps.

And in his hometown of Dunblane they painted a post box gold.

Even his dogs got into the act.

But Andy is not home - he's playing the Masters 1000 in Toronto.

He is the 2nd seed and into the 3rd round where he'll play Milos Raonic.

Tennis Medalists for the 2012 London Olympic Games

Men's Singles

Gold - Andy Murray

Silver - Roger Federer

Bronze - Juan Martin Del Potro

Women's Singles

Gold - Serena Williams

Silver - Maria Sharapova

Bronze - Victoria Azarenka

Men's Doubles

Gold - Bob Bryan & Mike Bryan

Silver - Jo-Wilfried Tsonga & Michael Llodra

Bronze - Julien Benneteau & Richard Gasquet

Women's Doubles

Gold - Serena Williams & Venus Williams

Silver - Andrea Hlavackova & Lucie Hradecka

Bronze - Maria Kirilenko & Nadia Petrova

MIXED DOUBLES

Gold - Victoria Azarenka & Max Miryni

Silver - Laura Robson & Andy Murray

Bronze - Lisa Raymond & Mike Bryan

Andy Murray Wins Gold Medal at London Olympic Games

Olympic Men's Gold Medal Match

3 Andy Murray d 1 Roger Federer - 62 61 64

Finally. And pretty damn convincingly.

Andy wins his 23rd ATP title and just his 2nd of the year.

Only 4 weeks ago that these two contested the Wimby final on this court.

Today they traded places in the winners circle.

As big of a win as this is Andy still needs to claim his maiden Slam.

In New York perhaps?

Andy won't have long to celebrate tho..

He'll have a Wednesday start at Toronto against a qualifier.

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Post match: [This is] the biggest win of my life.

This week's been absolutely incredible, I've had a lot of fun.

I felt so fresh on the court today. I didn't feel nervous really at all...

Apart from at the beginning of the match. The support's been unbelievable.

For me it's the biggest win of my life. I'll never forget it.

Photo: Getty Images

Bryan Brothers Win Gold at London Olympic Games

Olympic Men's Doubles Gold Medal Final

1 Bryan Brothers d 2 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga & Michael Llodra - 64 76(2)

Like Serena just before them the Bryan's complete a career golden slam.

The only big titles they have yet to win: Indian Wells & Shanghai.

And Shanghai is understandable as it's relatively new.

Indian Wells is the tricky one as singles players have dominated the dubs.

But here at the London Games they took care of the singles slummers.

In 5 matches the future Hall of Famers only faced one real doubles team.

Bob gushed after the match:

This is the biggest win of our career right here. It's unbelievable.

Then is was Mikes turn: To play on Centre Court at Wimbledon and...

Win the gold medal is a dream come true. We could stop tomorrow and...

We got a big smile on our face for the rest of our lives.

Way to go boys. Now go get that Indian Wells trophy.

Photo: Getty Images

Serena Williams Wins Olympic Gold Medal at London Games

Olympic 2012 Women's Gold Medal Match

4 Serena Williams d 3 Maria Sharapova - 60 61

No women's final has ever been this lopsided.

The nearest is 6 games lost which happened on 3 occasions.

In fact, Serena lost a grand total of 17 games this entire tournament.

This is Serena's 1st Olympic singles medal & 44th WTA title.

And she's still in the hunt for a 3rd doubles gold with sister Venus.

Serena joins Steffi Graf as the only women to win all 4 slams & a gold medal.

Remember: Steffi did it in the same year, 1988.

With 5 titles this year, it's the most Serena has won since winning 8 in '02.

She won't gain enough points to move up from her current rank of #4 but...

Her current form would suggest she could be #1 before long.

AND, there is little doubt in the locker room who the best player is.

Coincidence: SW19 - Southwest or, Serena Williams?

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Post match: I didn't expect this. I can't even... oh my gosh.

I have a gold medal in singles, oh my gosh. I got the gold. I'm just so happy.

I don't know what to do. I just feel good about my game.

I've practiced so hard. It was time.

It's too much. I never expected gold in singles.

I was so happy with my doubles golds. I thought if my career's over...

I have my gold medal, now I have everything, literally.

I have everything there is to win in tennis. Where do I go from here?

Now I can go to Disneyworld!

Photo: Getty Images

Roger Federer & Andy Murray to Play for Gold Medal at Olympics

Olympic Final Preview

1 Roger Federer vs 3 Andy Murray - H2H: 8-8

This is a rematch of the Wimbledon final just a few weeks ago.

In that match Roger lost the 1st set but rebounded to take the next 3.

Roger has also beaten Andy the last 3 matches they've contested.

Roger is looking for the only big title not on his resume.

Andy is looking for the single biggest title of his career.

No pressure guys. None at all.

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Andy after his semifinal win over Novak Djokovic, 75 75:

Before the tournament started that was the goal [to] try and win a medal.

It's been an amazing month and one of the best of my career.

The support that I have had over the last month...

After Wimbledon, I really needed it.

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Roger after his marathon against Del Potro, 36, 76(5), 19-17:

I hope I can get to gold again...

And that it's going to set free some great playing on Sunday.

Then we'll see if I win or not. I'm sure the emotion is going to be extreme.

Prince William & Kate Enjoy Some Olympic Tennis

They took in Murray's win - on court 1.

And with no royal box they sat with the commoners.

And did the Mexican wave.

Boy, these Games sure have put a great look on the future king.

And how do you not love Kate?!

Novak Djokovic Handles Andy Roddick Easily to Move into 3rd Round at Olympics

Olympics - Men's Second Round

2 Novak Djokovic d Andy Roddick - 62 61

This match promised to be better but Novak never let Andy in the match.

Remember: Roddick came into the Games on a bit of a roll.

But Noval wasn't having it.

Post match: It was the perfect match in every sense.

I delivered my best game, I think, so far this year on grass courts.

I didn’t expect to serve as many aces...

But both of my matches that I’ve played here I’ve served really, really well.

So that’s something encouraging for the next challenge.

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga Wins Marathon Match to Move into 3rd Round at Olympics

Olympics - Second Round

5 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga d Milos Raonic - 63 36 25-23

This was a fun one on Court 1 today at SW19.

This was the longest 3rd set in Olympic history.

It was also the most games in a best-of-three match at any Games.

Post match: At the end, I was just very happy for my country.

I did it for them, and that's it. I think it is something good.

To have some good matches like this at the Olympics.

It's good for tennis, it's good for sports and...

I'm just really happy with the way I played today.