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Venus Williams to play at the 2010 Mexican Open in Acapulco
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 3, 2009 at 1:24pm

Venus Williams to play at the 2010 Mexican Open in Acapulco Venus Williams will participate in the 2010 Mexican Open that will be played from 22 to 27 February 2010, in Acapulco. Williams is the defending champion and will go back to the beautiful c...more

Amelie Mauresmo: I'm crying too
by After Atalanta
posted December 3, 2009 at 1:19pm

Amelie Mauresmo announced her retirement today, shedding tears in the process. I think we need to do some mutual comforting. Was sad I didn't get to see her play in the 2009 French Open when I was there but glad I had the opportunity to see her in both Ne...more

Anabel Medina Garrigues top seed for WTA Hobart
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 3, 2009 at 12:31pm

Anabel Medina Garrigues top seed for WTA Hobart Anabel Medina Garrigues will be the top seed for next month’s Hobart WTA International. Garrigues will be joined by Carla Suarez Navarro, Shahar Peer and Kateryna and Alona Bondarenko Aleksandra Wozni...more

Amelie Mauresmo retires from professional tennis at 30
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 3, 2009 at 12:09pm

Amelie Mauresmo retires from professional tennis at 30 Amelie Mauresmo, who started her tennis career in 1993, announced her retirement from professional tennis in a press conference in France. “I came here to announce the end of my career. I made t...more

WTA Women’s Tennis Players answers: Did you ever play a musical instrument?
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 2, 2009 at 4:38pm

WTA Women’s Tennis Players answers: Did you ever play a musical instrument? Did you ever play a musical instrument? Aleksandra Wozniak: Yes, I played the guitar and piano when I was younger. Bethanie Mattek-Sands: I was forced to play piano when I ...more

Will Amelie Mauresmo announce her retirement?
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 2, 2009 at 11:53am

Will Amelie Mauresmo announce her retirement? Amelie Mauresmo, currently ranked 21st, is expected to announce whether or not she will continue her tennis career at a scheduled press conference on Thursday. Mauresmo started her 2009 season in great fo...more

Maria Sharapova vs Gisela Dulko tennis exhibition in Chile Wednesday Schedule
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 1, 2009 at 6:05pm

Maria Sharapova vs Gisela Dulko tennis exhibition in Chile Wednesday Schedule Tomorrow, Wednesday December 2nd 2009, Maria Sharapova will facee Gisela Dulko at a tennis exhibition in Chile… This is the schedule of the things they will have to do in...more

World AIDS Day 2009 - Respect & Protect
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted December 1, 2009 at 4:23pm

5 things you can do to Respect & Protect Find out the facts about HIV and talk to your friends, family and colleagues about HIV - make sure they know the reality, not the myths.Know your HIV status: get tested if you have put yourself at risk.Talk t...more

Justine Henin exhibition in Dubai canceled, will play Petrova in Cairo instead
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted December 1, 2009 at 12:42pm

Justine Henin exhibition in Dubai canceled, will play Petrova in Cairo instead Justine Henin was supposed to play a tennis exhibition in Dubai this month but it was canceled due to the economical crisis… Instead the former world number 1 will play ag...more

Serena responds to ITF decision
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted November 30, 2009 at 6:49pm

"I am thankful that we now have closure on the incident, and we can all move forward," Williams said in statement released by her Los Angeles-based publicist. "I am back in training in preparation for next season, and I continue to be grateful for all ...more

Serena’s Fine Reflects Double Standard (Again)
by Pat Griffin's LGBT Sport Blog
posted November 30, 2009 at 2:12pm

After we found out that this summer that Wimbledon officials were assigning women players to centre court according to their sex appeal, we knew the double standard for men and women athletes was alive and well. Now, that double standard is confirmed in t...more

Speechless Over Serena
by One Sport Voice
posted November 30, 2009 at 1:53pm

I just got word via the BBC that “Serena Williams has been fined and given a suspended three-year ban from the US Open for her tirade at a line judge” I really hope this is a bad joke. Three years? That seems a bit harsh doesn’t it? Would a male ...more

Serena gets slammed
by Athletic Women Blog
posted November 30, 2009 at 1:05pm

I think most can agree that Serena Williams was out of line at this year's US Open. But what will be said of her punishment now that it has been decided? Grand Slam administrator Bill Babcock tells the AP that Williams has been fined a record $82,500 an...more

Serena Williams fined at least record $82,500 for US Open incident
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted November 30, 2009 at 11:49am

Serena Williams fined at least record $82,500 for US Open incident Last week there was a rumor that said that Serena Williams could be fined 1 million dollars for the US Open incident she had with a line woman but she won’t have to pay anything near ...more

Auckland ASB Classic Entry List
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted November 29, 2009 at 12:31pm

Auckland ASB Classic Entry List So far this is the Auckland ASB Classic’s Entry List 1 PENNETTA, FLAVIA ITA 12 2 LI, NA CHN 15 3 SCHIAVONE, FRANCESCA ITA 17 4 RAZZANO, VIRGINIE FRA 19 5 VESNINA, ELENA RUS 24 6 REZAI, ARAVANE FRA 26 7 MEDINA GARRIGUE...more

Venus Williams new member of the Dream Team for Public Service
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted November 28, 2009 at 3:43pm

Venus Williams new member of the Dream Team for Public Service Venus Williams was chosen to be a member of the Dream Team for Public Service, NFL legend Ronnie Lott’s team for the Jefferson Award for Public Service. The 10 Dream Team winners recogniz...more

Melanie Oudin to play BCF Tennis Challenge presented by The Baltimore Sun Media Group
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted November 28, 2009 at 1:17pm

Melanie Oudin to play BCF Tennis Challenge presented by The Baltimore Sun Media Group Melanie Oudin will be playing at the BCF Tennis Challenge presented by The Baltimore Sun Media Group on December 9 at 7pm along with John Isner and the Bryan broth...more

Serena Williams facing possible fine of one million dollars
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted November 27, 2009 at 9:22pm

Serena Williams Facing Possible Fine of One Million Dollars Serena Williams could face the largest fine in tennis history when she is penalized for her behavior at the US Open. There are several rumors that said the International Tennis Federation’...more

Jelena Dokic to play Hobart as warmup to Australian Open
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted November 27, 2009 at 9:16pm

Jelena Dokic to play Hobart as warmup to Australian Open Jelena Dokic announced that she will play at the Hobart International as preparation for the 2010 Australian Open. Dokic beat three seeded players on her way to the quarter-finals of this year�...more

2010 Australian Open: USTA announces field for Australian Open wild card playoff
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted November 26, 2009 at 4:06pm

2010 Australian Open: USTA announces field for Australian Open wild card playoff The USTA announced the finalized list of players invited to compete at its 2010 Australian Open wild card playoffs to be played on December 4-7. Participants: Madison Br...more

2010 BNP Paribas Showdown for Billie Jean Cup
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted November 24, 2009 at 1:55pm

2010 BNP Paribas Showdown for Billie Jean Cup Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Kim Clijsters and Svetlana Kuznetsova will be the four top tennis players to play at the 2010 BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup. The tennis exhibition will...more

Well that was a new experience
by After Atalanta
posted November 21, 2009 at 5:47pm

I have had many moments of frustration playing USTA league tennis over the years, from head case partners who enjoy hitting opponents as an intimidation technique to snippy opponents who don't remember the score and so you have to go all the way back and ...more

Women’s Tennis Players Answers: Do you have a favorite board game?
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted November 20, 2009 at 5:17pm

Women’s Tennis Players Answers: Do you have a favorite board game? The Sony Ericsson Tour ask the players Do you have a favorite board game? and they answer…. Bethanie Mattek-Sands: We’ve tried to play board games. My husband and I set aside a n...more

2010 ASB Classic: Pennetta in, Jankovic, Radwanska and Bartoli to play it too?
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted November 20, 2009 at 11:47am

2010 ASB Classic: Pennetta in, Jankovic, Radwanska and Bartoli to play it too? Flavia Pennetta has confirmed that she will play at the 2010 ASB Classic and tournament director Brenda Perry is hoping Jelena Jankovic, Agnieszka Radwanska and Marion Barto...more

Svetlana Kuznetsova to play at Sydney International
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted November 19, 2009 at 4:00pm

Svetlana Kuznetsova to play at Sydney International Svetlana Kuznetsova will play at the Sydney International as her preparation for the 2010 Australian Open . Kuznetsova joins Serena Williams, Elena Dementieva, Caroline Wozniacki and Victoria Azarenk...more

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