An American, male tennis player has given us reason to cheer.  In the Quarterfinals of the Olympics, James Blake, winner of one set in eight previous matches against Federer, managed to beat current world number 1 (albeit for only a few more days) in straight sets to advance to the semifinals in Beijing.  He will next face Fernando Gonzalez, with the winner earning the right to play for a gold against the winner of Nadal/Djokovic.

American women, however, did not fare so well.  Both Williams sisters saw their chances at a medal go down in flames in the round of 16.  Serena lost to Dementieva in a close 3 setter, and Venus went down to hometown hero Na Li, 7-5, 7-5.  Here are some links with other news from the tennis world:

Full Day 5 Olympic Wrap Up.

Jon Wetheim mailbag.

Results from Legg Mason Tennis Classic in our Nation’s capital.

Tignor debates Olympic Tennis.

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