Новости за 11.09.2011

James Waterson reports the latest US Open tennis news for Tennis Now. Samantha Stosur amazed fans with a straight sets victory over Serena Williams, in what was only the Australian's second Grand Slam final. Things got off to a rocky start when Serena caused a stir over a hindrance call, but the action never let up as Stosur put her forehand and serve to good use against the seasoned Grand Slam veteran, resulting in her 6-2, 6-3 victory. Meanwhile, unseeded American Grace Min upset top-seeded Caroline Garcia to win the junior’s title. Читать дальше...

[...] the artwork, "Tempered By Memory," stands in a Gansevoort steelyard, homeless, after objections to where it was to be installed, criticism of its artistic merit, accusations that City Council members were playing politics and heated rhetoric that led to a public apology. "Every anniversary of Sept. 11 is significant, but for national and cultural reasons the 10th anniversary is a marker that feels different to people from the 9th anniversary or the 11th anniversary," says Joel Reed, executive director of Saratoga Arts. Читать дальше...

James Waterson reports about the day’s action from day 13 of the US Open. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic came back from two sets down and saved two match points to defeat Roger Federer 6-7 (7), 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 7-5. He will face Rafael Nadal, the defending championed who beat Andy Murray 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 in the second semifinal. Meanwhile, Serena Williams dominated Caroline Wozniacki 6-2, 6-4, and she will take on Australia’s Samantha Stosur, who outlasted 92nd-ranked Angelique Kerber of Germany 6-2, 3-6, 6-2, in the final.

Should you put your money on the stage? Joia Shillingford reports on the angel investors who finance theatre productions