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Justine Henin beats Nadia Petrova in Cairo Tennis exhibition
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 14, 2009 at 12:41pm

Justine Henin beats Nadia Petrova in Cairo Tennis exhibition Henin vs Petrova Photos HERE Justine Henin defeated Nadia Petrova 76 62 in an exhibition match in Cairo, this past weekend. Henin, a former world number 1 who is returning to the WTA Sony E...more

Alicia Molik and Casey Dellacqua winners at the Australian Open Wildcard Play-off first round
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 14, 2009 at 12:05pm

Alicia Molik and Casey Dellacqua winners at the Australian Open Wildcard Play-off first round Alicia Molik defeated Jade Hopper 61 62 while Casey Dellacqua upset Olivia Rogowska 76 60 in the opening round of the Australian Open Wildcard Play-off. Moli...more

A Tribute to a One-of-a Kind Servant-Coach
by One Sport Voice
posted December 14, 2009 at 12:13am

Last night I attended a tribute to my mentor, friend and tennis coach, Steve Wilkinson. I’ve written about Wilk in previous blogs recounting his accomplishments and 3 Crown Philosophy. I was honored to be able to say a few words about Wilk on behalf o...more

Fines, reprimands and punishments: Remember Rocker?
by After Atalanta
posted December 12, 2009 at 3:25pm

So I am not, let it be stated for the record, going to discuss any of these best of the decade stories. It is a principled stand based on the fact that it's not the end of the decade. Not until next year. 'Cause you can't start counting at zero.That said ...more

Tatiana Golovin unlikely to comeback to professional tennis
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 11, 2009 at 9:02pm

Tatiana Golovin unlikely to comeback to professional tennis Tatiana Golovin has been diagnosed with spondylitis of the back, an arthritic-like condition, and it’s unlikely to see her retuning to the WTA Sony Ericsson Tennis Tour…. “Learning my c...more

Jasmyne Cannick: Serena Williams' Record Fine Is Just A Distraction
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted December 11, 2009 at 2:02pm

It comes as no surprise that Serena Williams was fined a record $82,500 and placed on a two year “probationary period” for her September 2009 U.S. Open outburst wherein she yelled some choice words at a lineswoman after a foot-fault call that resulted...more

Dinara Safina withdraws from 2010 Brisbane International
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 11, 2009 at 12:25pm

Dinara Safina withdraws from 2010 Brisbane International Dinara Safina withdrew from the 2010 Brisbane International due to a back injury and is still uncertain if she will be able to play at the Australian Open. Safina wanted to return from injury at...more

Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario to pay $5.1 million in back taxes
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 10, 2009 at 5:47pm

Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario to pay $5.1 million in back taxes The Spanish Supreme Court has ordered Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario to pay back approximately $5.1 million in unpaid income tax. The court rejected Sanchez-Vicario’s assertion that she was a reside...more

Serena and Venus Williams to play at Rogers Cup 2010 tennis tournament
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 10, 2009 at 3:19pm

Serena and Venus Williams to play at Rogers Cup 2010 tennis tournament Serena Williams and her sister, Venus Williams, will be playing at the 2010 edition of the Rogers Cup tennis event in Montreal next season. Tennis Canada announced the Williams hav...more

Anastasia Rodionova becomes an Australian citizen
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 10, 2009 at 12:38pm

Anastasia Rodionova becomes an Australian citizen Anastasia Rodionova has become an Australian citizen at a ceremony in Melbourne today and she joined Jarmila Groth who also received her Australian passport last month. Rodionova has been based in Mel...more

Justin Henin sets sights on 2010 Wimbledon title
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 9, 2009 at 9:13pm

Justin Henin sets sights on 2010 Wimbledon title Justine Henin, who last weekend played a tennis exhibition in Belgium, said that winning Wimbledon will be one of her main goals for the 2010 tennis season. “It is another Justine Henin who will try a...more

Mix Doubles Tennis at the 2012 London Olympic Games?
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 9, 2009 at 8:59pm

Mix Doubles Tennis at the 2012 London Olympic Games? The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is thinking about the inclusion of mixed doubles in tennis for the 2012 London Olympic Games. The International Tennis Federation is proposing mixed double...more

2010 Australian Open: CoCo Vandeweghe wins Australian Open wild card
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 9, 2009 at 3:20pm

2010 Australian Open: CoCo Vandeweghe wins Australian Open will card CoCo Vandeweghe and Ryan Harrison won the wild cards that earned then spots in the main draw of the 2010 Australian Open. Vandeweghe and Harrison won U.S. Tennis Association wild-car...more

Women’s Tennis: Sony Ericsson WTA Tour News – May 2009
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 9, 2009 at 12:48pm

Women’s Tennis: Sony Ericsson WTA Tour News – May 2009 Check out all the things we posted on May 2009 at WTA Women’s Tennis… We divided the news by tournament played on May so it’s easier to follow … Estoril Open Photos: Yanina Wickmayer ...more

Women’s Tennis Players Answers: What’s your favorite bad food?
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 8, 2009 at 12:45pm

Women’s Tennis Players Answers: What’s your favorite bad food? Nadia Petrova: Burger and french fries with everything on it, and Coke. At a nicer restaurant though! Elena Dementieva: Chips. It’s my favorite bad habit. Potato chips and pizza. The...more

Amelie Mauresmo retires
by Pat Griffin's LGBT Sport Blog
posted December 7, 2009 at 3:50pm

French pro tennis player, Amelie Mauresmo, retired last week. Amelie was one of several women professional tennis players to come out publicly as a lesbian. What set her coming out apart from the others is that she came out at the beginning of her career....more

Ana Ivanovic “tennis robot”
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 7, 2009 at 1:48pm

Ana Ivanovic’s “tennis robot” Ana Ivanovic was aked by Sportski Zurnal newspaper “if you were to make a tennis robot, whose shots would you take?” Here are the components Ana Ivanovic chose in order to create her vision of tennis perfection�...more

From The Archives: Chris Evert
by Women's Sports Blog
posted December 7, 2009 at 1:05pm

I just like this. I have no idea why. Leaving aside the dearth of women awarded the 'sportsman' honor, which I've talked about before, it seems ridiculous that Woods has won it twice but Manning and Federer have been left off the scoresheet. Giving ...more

Justine Henin beats Flavia Pennetta at the Women’s Tennis Trophy
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 7, 2009 at 11:53am

Justine Henin beats Flavia Pennetta at the Women’s Tennis Trophy Justine Henin beat Flavia Pennetta in the Women’s Tennis Trophy . Henin beat Kirsten Flipkens in the semi-final of this tennis exhibition on Saturday and the next day she defeated Fl...more

Seen On The Scene: Venus Williams In New York
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted December 4, 2009 at 2:34pm

Sportswoman of the Year Venus Williams and Sportsman of the Year Joe Girardi attend the March of Dimes' Sportman and Sportswoman of the Year luncheon at The Waldorf-Astoria on December 2, 2009 in New York City. (Photos by Wireimages)Venus Williams pres...more

Bystander responsibility: When to step in?
by After Atalanta
posted December 4, 2009 at 1:34pm

I was part of an interesting dinner party conversation the other night about the responsibility of being a gym goer, a gym owner, or a gym employee. The talk was about one's responsibility when seeing someone who is doing something dangerous. Though we me...more

Google’s top tennis players searches of the year
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 4, 2009 at 12:21pm

Google’s top tennis players searches of the year This is the top 10 list of Google’s top tennis players searches of 2009… 1. Roger Federer 2. Serena Williams 3. Rafael Nadal 4. Maria Sharapova 5. Anna Kournikova 6. Venus Williams 7. Andre Agassi...more

Justine Henin to play at the 7th Women Tennis Trophy this weekend
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 4, 2009 at 12:16pm

Justine Henin to play at the 7th Women Tennis Trophy this weekend This weekend Justine Henin will make her tennis return at the 7th Women Tennis Trophy, an exhibition tournament held in Charleroi. This Saturday 5 and Sunday, December 6, the Spiroudôm...more

USA TODAY: Venus Williams Won't Stop, "As Long As I'm Playing Great"
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted December 4, 2009 at 11:56am

By Douglas Robson, Special for USA TodayWith a 17th pro season ahead of her and a third decade around the corner, Venus Williams is setting no timetable on when she might call it quits."As long as I'm playing great, I'm not putting a number on it yet," sa...more

2010 Australian Open Wild Card Playoffs Draw
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 3, 2009 at 3:14pm

2010 Australian Open Wild Card Playoffs Draw 2010 Australian Open Wild Card Playoffs Men’s Draw Women’s Draw Madison Brengle (#1) vs. Julia Boserup (#8) Julia Cohen (#4) vs. CoCo Vandeweghe (#5) Alison Riske (#2) vs. Est...more

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