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With US Open Win, Rafael Nadal Enters Greatest of All Time Debate

NEW YORK -- This is a moment for Rafael Nadal, just for him and all to himself and about himself. It's about one man whose career was in doubt just a year ago, suffering in his personal life, then recovering, rebuilding and retooling. Just one year ago, he wondered if he could ever get to this moment. Now, already, he has...

Marathon Match Delays Night Session, Creates Fan Logjam

NEW YORK -- Tennis fans with tickets to the night session at the U.S. Open on Tuesday had to endure a longer night than they bargained for. Although the evening session at the Open is scheduled nightly for 7:00 pm, a marathon match on Tuesday afternoon played havoc with the United States Tennis Association's schedule....

Andy Murray Falls in Stunning Loss to Stanislas Wawrinka

NEW YORK -- In arguably the biggest upset so far at the 2010 U.S. Open, the No. 4-seeded Andy Murray lost in four sets on Sunday to No. 25-seeded Stanislas Wawrinka, 6-7 (3), 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-3. Murray is the highest seed to lose in the men's bracket. Murray, a favorite to advance to at least the semifinals, was slowed...

Jelena Jankovic Finding Excuses for US Open Upset Loss

NEW YORK -- Jelena Jankovic's failure to win a Grand Slam tournament has now been extended into 2011. The No. 4 seed at the U.S. Open, Jankovic lost on Saturday afternoon to 31st-seeded Kaia Kanepi of Estonia, 6-2, 7-6 (7-1). For the 25-year-old Jankovic -- as well known in tennis for her excuse-making as her exemplary...

Analysis: Why Rafael Nadal Won't Win the US Open

(Aug. 30) -- Rafael Nadal enters the U.S. Open ranked No. 1 in the world, with two of this year's Grand Slams under his belt and Flushing Meadows as the only notable crown missing from his impressive tennis resume. With his rival Roger Federer stumbling at the French Open and Wimbledon, it's only natural that the main...

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05/07/12 Queens carousels will spin again Source: New York Daily News - New York NY The Parks Department is close to inking a deal with a new concessionaire to get the carousels at both Forest Park and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park up and running by Memorial Day. It will be the first time the historic Forest Park Carousel has been open to the public in almost four years.
05/04/12 New concessionaire for Queens carousels Source: New York Daily News - New York NY The Parks Department is close to inking a deal with a new concessionaire to get the carousels at both Forest Park and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park up and running by Memorial Day. It will be the first time the historic Forest Park Carousel has been open to the public in almost four years.
04/19/12 Soon, a Safe Place for Unsteady Bicyclists Source: City Room - The New York Times Even with a widening network of bike lanes, the city's streets can still be intimidating for children and other New Yorkers trying to bicycle for a wobbly first time.

Background on flushing meadows

Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, often referred to as Flushing Meadow Park, Flushing Meadows Park or Flushing Meadows, is a public park in New York City.

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