Tennis Masters Roger Cup, Montreal: The Trivalry returns!

They are back. Yes, the trio Djokovic, Federer and Nadal along with other top tennis names return to play the Tennis Masters Rogers Cup in Montreal. Although names like Robing Soderling, Andy Roddick and David Ferrer have pulled out of the biggest prize tournament of Canada but the tennis spectators will enjoy the greatest trivalry of greatest tennis players Federer, Nadal and Djokovic. As per the draws, following matches or clashes can be expected in the Montreal Tennis Masters Rogers Cup:

1) Serbian tennis player Djokovic, the current No.1 tennis player might face Nikolay Davydenko in the second round and Juan Martin Del Potro in the third round before a competitive match with Gael Monfils in the quarters.

2)      Del Potro will have to play Marin Cilic and Nieminen and win against them to play against Djokovic.

3)      For Monfils to face Djokovic, he will have to deal with American tennis player John Isner and Viktor Troicki.

4)      Andy Murray might face Kevin Anderson in the second round before coming on to Wawrinka who defeated Murray in the US Open 2010 however Wawrinka will play his first round match with Nalbandian.

5)      The king of clay, the Spaniard Rafael Nadal seems to be in least trouble as he would be opening against Chardy of Dodig before going on to Fernando Verdasco in the third round and then playing Tomas Berdych or Gilles Simon in the quarterfinals.

These are the predictions only as the Trio can be vulnerable to any upset while playing in the Rogers Cup 2011. Stay tuned for live action, scores and updates from August 6, 2011.

US Open Winners and Runner-Ups (Female) – from 2010-2000

U.S Open has a prestige of one of the most difficult tournaments, which is one of the reasons that the decade of 2010-2000 showed seven different title champions. Famous names were William Sisters, and the current champion Kim Clijster from Belgium. Also among them is a famous Russian tennis player, considered to be one of the hottest tennis players Maria Sharapova who claimed the title in 2006. Another name was Mary Pierce French tennis player who was a runner up in 2005. The list of female winners and runner-ups of U.S Open tennis championship during 2010-2000 is as follow:

Year 2010-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-2010: Kim Clijster
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-2010: Vera Zvonareva

Year 2009-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-2009: Kim Clijster
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-2009: Caroline Wozniacki

Year 2008-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-2008: Serena Williams
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-2007: Jalena Jankovic

Year 2007-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-2007: Justine Henin
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-2007: Svetlana Kuznetsova

Year 2006-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-2006: Maria Sharapova
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-2006: Justine Henin-Hardenne

Year 2005-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-2005: Kim Clijsters
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-2005: Mary Pierce

Year 2004-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-2004: Svetlana Kuznetsova
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-2004: Elena Dementieva

Year 2003-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-2003: Justine Henin-Hardenne
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-2003: Kim Clijsters

Year 2002-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-2002: Serena Williams
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-2002: Venus Williams

Year 2001-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-2001: Venus Williams
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-2001: Serena Williams

Year 2000-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-2000: Venus Williams
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-2000: Lindsay Davenport

US Open Winners and Runner-Ups (Female) – from 1999-1990

U.S open has always been the eye catching tennis players ranking tournament. The era of 1999-1990 showed the consistent performance of one of the hot tennis players Steffi Graf from Germany, wearing the crown of victory three times and claiming the finals runner up seat twice. Other famous tennis player name was of Monica Seles, member of International Tennis Hall Of Fame and former World No 1. The list of female winners and runner-ups of U.S Open tennis championship during 1999-1990 is as follow:

Year 1999-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1999: Serena Williams
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1999: Martina Hingis

Year 1998-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1998: Lindsay Davenport
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1998: Martina Hingis

Year 1997-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1997: Martina Hingis
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1997: Venus Williams

Year 1996-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1996: Steffi Graf
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1996: Monica Seles

Year 1995-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1995: Steffi Graf
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1995: Monica Seles

Year 1994-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1994: Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1994: Steffi Graf

Year 1993-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1993: Steffi Graf
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1993: Helena Sukova

Year 1992-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1992: Monica Seles
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1992: Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario

Year 1991-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1991: Monica Seles
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1991: Martina Navratilova

Year 1990-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1990: Gabriela Sabatini
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1990: Steffi Graf

US Open Winners and Runner-Ups (Female) – from 1989-1980

The era of 1989-1980 revolves around one of the top WTA tennis players who dominated the decade long run of United States open. Being the title champion for four times and claiming the runner up seat also for four times, it was none other than the best tennis player ever history has ever produced Martina Navratilova. The other name in this race was of Steffi Graf, the German tennis legend winning the 22 Grand Slam single titles. The list of female winners and runner-ups of U.S Open tennis championship during 1989-1980 is as follow:

Year 1989-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1989: Steffi Graf
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1989: Martina Navratilova

Year 1988-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1988: Steffi Graf
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1988: Gabriela Sabatini

Year 1987-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1987: Martina Navratilova
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1987: Steffi Graf

Year 1986-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1986: Martina Navratilova
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1986: Helena Sukova

Year 1985-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1985:Hana Mandlikova
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1985: Martina Navratilova

Year 1984-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1984: Martina Navratilova
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1984: Chris Evert-Lloyd

Year 1983-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1983: Martina Navratilova
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1983: Chris Evert-Lloyd

Year 1982-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1982: Chris Evert-Lloyd
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1982: Hana Mandlikova

Year 1981-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1981: Tracy Austin
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1981: Martina Navratilova

Year 1980-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1980: Chris Evert-Lloyd
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1980: Hana Mandlikova

US Open Winners and Runner-Ups (Female) – from 1979-1970

Winning streak of U.S Open remained within the hands of famous tennis players of United States, claiming the title almost throughout the decade, proving the dominance of U.S players in the whole era. The race to championship victory went in to the hands of Chris Evert-Lloyd one of the best players, who claimed the title for four consecutive years and runner up on one occasion. The list of female winners and runner-ups of U.S Open tennis championship during 1979-1970 is as follow:

Year 1979-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1979: Tracy Austin
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1979: Chris Evert-Lloyd

Year 1978-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1978: Chris Evert
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1978: Pam Shriver

Year 1977-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1977: Chris Evert
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1977: Wendy Turnbull

Year 1976-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1976: Chris Evert
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1976: Evonne Goolagong-Cawley

Year 1975-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1975: Chris Evert
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1975: Evonne Goolagong-Cawley

Year 1974-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1974: Billie Jean King
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1974: Evonne Goolagong

Year 1973-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1973: Margaret Smith-Court
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1973: Evonne Goolagong

Year 1972-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1972: Billie Jean King
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1972: Kerry Melville

Year 1971-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1971: Billie Jean King
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1971: Rosemary Casals

Year 1970-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1970: Margaret Smith-Court
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1970: Rosemary Casals

US Open Winners and Runner-Ups (Female) – from 1969-1960

The era of 1969-1960 of U.S Open showed famous tennis players’ names, like Margaret Smith-Court, Billie Jean King and Marie Bueno, who are undoubtedly the best tennis players ever. The decade long, title run of U.S open, was among Margaret Smith-Court and Marie Bueno, and both of them won the title three times which itself is a great success. The list of female winners and runner-ups of U.S Open tennis championship during 1969-1960 is as follow:

Year 1969-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1969: Margaret Smith-Court
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1969: Nancy Richey

Year 1968-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1968: Virginia Wade
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1968: Billie Jean King

Year 1967-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1967: Billie Jean King
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1967: Ann Haydon Jones

Year 1966-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1966: Marie Bueno
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1966: Nancy Richey

Year 1965-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1965: Margaret Smith
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1965: Billie Jean Moffitt

Year 1964-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1964: Marie Bueno
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1964: Carole Caldwell Graebner

Year 1963-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1963: Marie Bueno
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1963: Margaret Smith

Year 1962-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1962: Margaret Smith
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1962: Darlene D. Hard

Year 1961-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1961: Darlene R. Hard
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1961: Ann Haydon

Year 1960-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (female)-1960: Darlene R. Hard
• U.S Open runner-up (female)-1960: Marie Bueno

US Open Winners and Runner-ups (Male) – from 2010-2000

US Open is one of the four tournaments of Grand Slam. The ultimate ruler of this era is beyond doubt Roger Federer, from Switzerland, yet winning the title five consecutive times from 2004-2008, which makes him the ultimate ruler of this era. Other prominent name is of USA tennis player Andy Roddick, who won the title back in 2003 and was runner up in 2006. The current U.S Open champion, a famous Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal is also in the list of U.S Open top players.  Another big name which has started dominating the circuit is of the Serbian tennis player Novak Djokovic. The list of male winners and runner-ups of U.S Open Tennis Championship during 2010-2000 is as follow:

Year 2010-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-2010: Rafael Nadal
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-2010: Novak Djokovic

Year 2009-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-2009: Juan Martin del Potro
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-2009: Roger Federer

Year 2008-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-2008: Roger Federer
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-2007: Andy Murray

Year 2007-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-2007: Roger Federer
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-2007: Novak Djokovic

Year 2006-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-2006: Roger Federer
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-2006: Andy Roddick

Year 2005-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-2005: Roger Federer
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-2005: Andre Agassi

Year 2004-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-2004: Roger Federer
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-2004: Lleyton Hewitt

Year 2003-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-2003: Andy Roddick
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-2003: Juan Carlos Ferrero

Year 2002-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-2002: Pete Sampras
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-2002: Andre Agassi

Year 2001-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-2001: Lleyton Hewitt
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-2001: Pete Sampras

Year 2000-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-2000: Marat Safin
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-2000: Pete Sampras

US Open Winners and Runner-Ups (Male) – from 1999-1990

The golden era from 1999-1990 belongs to United States’ tennis players, when one of the greatest tennis player Pete Sampras won the title four times in that period, while another great name, Andre Agassi winning the title twice. Stefan Edberg, Swedish tennis player also showed impressive performance by winning the title twice in that time period. The list of male winners and runner-ups of U.S Open tennis championship during 1999-1990 is as follow:

Year 1999-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1999: Andre Agassi
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1999: Todd Martin

Year 1998-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1998: Patrick Rafter
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1998: Mark Philippoussis

Year 1997-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1997: Patrick Rafter
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1997: Greg Rusedski

Year 1996-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1996: Pete Sampras
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1996: Michael Chang

Year 1995-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1995: Pete Sampras
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1995: Andre Agassi

Year 1994-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1994: Andre Agassi
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1994: Michael Stitch

Year 1993-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1993: Pete Sampras
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1993: Cedric Pioline

Year 1992-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1992: Stefan Edberg
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1992: Pete Sampras

Year 1991-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1991: Stefan Edberg
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1991: Jim Courier

Year 1990-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1990: Pete Sampras
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1990: Andre Agassi

US Open Winners and Runner-Ups (Male) – from 1989-1980

The prestige of U.S open had been in the hands of United States during the era of 1989-1980. Ivan Lendl of the top professional tennis player from United States captured the finals 8 times and claimed the title three consecutive times. John McEnroe was another famous tennis player who aided U.S dominating this era, by winning the title three times. The list of male winners and runner-ups of U.S Open tennis championship during 1989-1980 is as follow:

Year 1989-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1989: Boris Becker
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1989: Ivan Lendl

Year 1988-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1988: Mats Wilander
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1988: Ivan Lendl

Year 1987-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1987: Ivan Lendl
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1987: Mats Wilander

Year 1986-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1986: Ivan Lendl
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1986: Miloslav Mecir

Year 1985-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1985: Ivan Lendl
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1985: John McEnroe

Year 1984-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1984: John McEnroe
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1984: Ivan Lendl

Year 1983-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1983: Jimmy Connors
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1983: Ivan Lendl

Year 1982-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1982: Jimmy Connors
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1982: Ivan Lendl

Year 1981-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1981: John McEnroe
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1981: Bjorn Borg

Year 1980-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1980: John McEnroe
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1980: Bjorn Borg

US Open Winners and Runner-Ups (Male) – from 1979-1970

The era of 1979-1970 shows the superiority of United State’s players. Among the famous male tennis player names from United States were Jimmy Connors and John McEnroe. One of the Australian tennis player names which shows little dominance is of Ken Rosewall, winning the title once and ending up runner up in 1974. The list of male winners and runner-ups of U.S Open Tennis Championship during 1979-1970 is as follow:

Year 1979-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1979: John McEnroe
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1979: Vitas Gerulaitis

Year 1978-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1978: Jimmy Connors
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1978: Bjorn Borg

Year 1977-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1977: Guillermo Vilas
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1977: Jimmy Connors

Year 1976-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1976: Jimmy Connors
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1976: Bjorn Borg

Year 1975-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1975: Manuel Orantes
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1975: Jimmy Connors

Year 1974-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1974: Jimmy Connors
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1974: Ken Rosewall

Year 1973-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1973: John Newcombe
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1973: Jan Kodes

Year 1972-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1972: Ilie Nastase
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1972: Arthur Ashe

Year 1971-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1971: Stan Smith
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1971: Jan Kodes

Year 1970-U.S Open

• U.S Open winner (male)-1970: Ken Rosewall
• U.S Open runner-up (male)-1970: Tony Roche

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