Guess Who Was Courtside at the US Open


Updated 09/13/10 8:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Fun Quiz on Celebrities at the US Open

The best of the best come to play every year at the prestigious US Open in Flushing, NY. Also attracted to the event are a host of elite celebrities. From rock stars to actors, they all joined in on the cheering and nail-biting. Come take my quiz to see if you can guess who showed up to root on their favorite tennis pros. Question 1 of 6Who sat next to Roger Federer's father in a prominent box Read more

Love All and Have a Tennis Ball!


Updated 09/10/10 3:22 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 1 comment

Tennis Balls For Dogs and Cats

To celebrate the ongoing US Open, I'm rounding up the first round thing to come to mind . . . tennis balls, obviously.While I already shared a pricey bed, most of you opted to pass for that tennis creation but still want to let pets have a ball! North loves the extra small Air Kong versions 'cause they're super squeaky and fit him perfectly. (He usually tears all the fabric off a normal doggy Read more

Roger Federer Wins at the US Open With Gwen, Gavin, Ashlee, and Cameron Cheering From the Crowd


Updated 09/07/10 3:21 PM · Posted by · 2 comments

Pictures of Gwen Stefani, Gavin Rossdale, Ashlee Simpson, and Cameron Diaz at the US Open Finals in NYC

Gwen Stefan and Gavin Rossdale were front and center in Queens, NY last night cheering on Roger Federer as he defeated Austria’s Jurgen Melzer advancing to the quarterfinals of the US Open. Gavin spent the afternoon in Manhattan with Roger before his match then caught up with Gwen and the boys for an afternoon of face painting and family time in the Big Apple. Gwen's relaxing and enjoying time Read more

"I Am Woman" Hotshots at the US Open


Updated 09/07/10 3:05 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Photos of Female Tennis Players at 2010 US Open

If you're looking for inspiration to get your buns in gear, look no further than the women serving away at the US Open. Read my candid interviews with the amazingly athletic Venus Williams and you will see, the tennis pros know how to bring their A-game to the center court with style, grace, and a few She-Ra roars that would make even the Hulk blush. Check out some of my favorite, "I am woman, Read more

Kanye, Selita, Ed, and Jessica Feel the Love During Andy's Rough US Open Loss


Updated 09/03/10 11:10 PM · Posted by · 3 comments

Pictures of Brooklyn Decker, Andy Roddick Losing at US Open With Kanye West, Usher, Ed Westwick and More 2010-09-02 09:15:00

Andy Roddick had the support of lots of celebrity fans despite being knocked out of the US Open in the second round during an upset loss to Janko Tipsarevic yesterday. Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens was shocked to watch Andy's defeat, but he still got to go home with his gorgeous wife and bikini bracket runner-up, Brooklyn Decker, who chatted with John Legend before the match. Kanye West shared a Read more

Venus Williams Holds Court and Talks Tennis


Updated 09/02/10 10:06 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Exclusive Interview: Venus Williams Talks Tennis and Her Love of the Game

Venus Williams easily defeated her first opponent of this year's US Open. Having been sidelined over the last couple of months, many fans were checking out both her form and her face — for indications of pain. The New York Times reported that she winced at least once but only needed an hour and 14 minutes to defeat Roberta Vinci of Italy, 6-4, 6-1. Last week the third seeded player of the Read more

Do You Know Your US Open Champs?


Updated 09/09/10 8:23 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 3 comments

Facts About Past US Open Tennis Winners

The first fuzzy tennis ball of the 2010 US Open will be tossed and served in New York tomorrow. But as the pros prepare to rally for that sexy singles trophy, let's test your knowledge of winners past. Find out how much you know about the US Open singles champs with my quiz. Take the Quiz Read more

Venus Williams Hates Elbow Planks but Loves Football


Updated 09/01/11 1:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Exclusive Interview With Venus Williams on Her Fitness Routine and Her Love of Football

Having just turned 30, Venus Williams has been playing tennis professionally for half of her life. She is one busy athlete: gearing up for the US Open, teaching tennis clinics, selling her EleVen designs on Gilt, and promoting her new book Come to Win. Yet when I spoke with Venus recently, she seemed more like her sister's namesake, serene. Easy to laugh while maintaining a thoughtful focus, Read more

Venus Williams Will Teach You About the Game


Updated 08/27/10 11:39 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 2 comments

Venus Williams Teaching Tennis at Legends II Clinic on August 26

Aside from being ranked number four in the world of women's tennis, designing her own fabulous tennis dresses, and collaborating on some recent designs with Ralph Lauren, Venus Williams wants to help us all improve our game. The busy tennis star took some time out of her schedule and sat down with me recently to discuss a wide range of topics from fitness to fashion, from keeping her courtly Read more

Get Warmed Up For the US Open


Updated 08/23/10 7:20 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 1 comment

Serena Williams Sits Out US Open and Other Tennis News

This weekend, we heard the shocking news that Serena Williams will not play in this year's US Open as she recovers from surgery on her foot. The star, who won her 13th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, injured her appendage on broken glass at a restaurant. Interestingly, Serena was fined at last year's US Open for unsportsmanlike conduct, and she could have been banned from playing this year if she Read more