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Marion Bartoli beats Voskoboeva at the Japam Women’s Open Open in Osaka
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 14, 2009 at 3:59pm

Marion Bartoli beats Voskoboeva at the Japam Women’s Open Open in Osaka Marion Bartoli defeated Galina Voskoboeva 6-3, 7-5, to reach the second round of the Japan women’s Open in Osaka. Bartoli battled back from 2-5 down in the second set, reelin...more

The history of women’s sports we’d rather forget (but shouldn’t)
by Fair Game News
posted October 14, 2009 at 12:20pm

By Laura Pappano Word last week that rare film footage of Babe Ruth had been discovered by a New Hampshire man among his grandfather’s home movies provided yet another opportunity to lovingly recall the delightful history of sport, in this case, baseba...more

Ana Ivanovic to play Brisbane International 2010
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 13, 2009 at 4:18pm

Ana Ivanovic to play Brisbane International 2010 Recently Ana Ivanovic announced that she will be playing at the Brisbane International 2010 from January 3-10. “I am very excited to go back to Brisbane,” said Ana. “I really enjoyed playing the...more

Caroline Wozniacki advances at Japan Women’s Open
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 13, 2009 at 1:35pm

Caroline Wozniacki advances at Japan Women’s Open Caroline Wozniacki, the top seed and defending champion in Osaka, defeated Ayumi Morita 6-4, 6-1 to advance to the second round of the Japan Women’s Open. Wozniacki had three aces in the match and ...more

Francesca Schiavone advances at Japans Women’s Open
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 12, 2009 at 1:05pm

Francesca Schiavone advances at Japans Women’s Open Francesca Schiavone defeated Anne Kremer 7-5, 6-2 in the first round of the Japan Women’s Open. Schiavone had five aces against Kremer at Ustubo Tennis Center. Sania Mirza also advanced after u...more

Svetlana Kuznetsova wins China Open title
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 12, 2009 at 12:10pm

Svetlana Kuznetsova wins China Open title Svetlana Kuznetsova defeated Agnieszka Radwanska 6-2, 6-4 ito win the China Open title in Beijing. Kuznetsova needed just 1 hour, 20 minutes to complete her victory, racking up six aces along the way. “I gu...more

Justine Henin receives wildcard for Australian Open
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 12, 2009 at 11:44am

Justine Henin receives wildcard for Australian Open Justine Henin has received a wildcard for the 2010 Australian Open. “I spoke to Justine’s team over the weekend and was happy to grant her request for a wildcard into the Australian Open,” tou...more

Serena Williams: “I’ll play Fed Cup if I’m not in a wheelchair”
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 9, 2009 at 7:22pm

Serena Williams: “I’ll play Fed Cup if I’m not in a wheelchair” The US will be playing the final of the Fed Cup against Italy on November 7th and 8th but it’s number 1 player doesn’t know if she will be able to represent her country. “I ...more

Weekly Twitter Wrap
by LHiggs
posted October 9, 2009 at 4:54pm

I had some major Celebrity/Athlete lust as I read through tweets this week. It's like the lifestyles of the rich and famous around here. Being a great athlete can really take you places (literally) and expose you to amazing adventures. I am wishing I had ...more

Justine Henin to comeback at the Brisbane International 2010?
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 8, 2009 at 9:23pm

Justine Henin to comeback at the Brisbane International 2010? Justine Henin wants to follow Kim Clijsters steps and hopes to make her comeback at the Brisbane International. Henin announced last month that she was returning to the WTA Tour competition...more

Serena Williams upset by Nadia Petrova at China Open
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 8, 2009 at 3:40pm

Serena Williams upset by Nadia Petrova at China Open Nadia Petrova upset Serena Williams 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (7/5) to reach the quarterfinals of the China Open. Williams looked lethargic in the first set, with her ground strokes sailing long and her serve b...more

Jelena Dokic’s father on hunger strike in prison
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 8, 2009 at 1:57pm

Jelena Dokic’s father on hunger strike in prison Jelena Dokic’s father is on the news once again. Damir Dokic, who is in jail, has launched a hunger strike to protest his 15-month prison sentence according to his lawyer, Bosiljka Djukic. Dokic wa...more

Anna Kournikova to play the Advanta WTT Smash Hits charity tennis event
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 8, 2009 at 12:30pm

Anna Kournikova to play the Advanta WTT Smash Hits charity tennis event Anna Kournikova has confirmed she will be playing at the Advanta WTT Smash Hits charity tennis event co-hosted by Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King. Kournikova will join Andy...more

China Open: Maria Sharapova loses to Peng Shuai in Beijing
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 7, 2009 at 5:06pm

China Open: Maria Sharapova loses to Peng Shuai in Beijing Maria Sharapova was upset by Peng Shuai 6-2, 6-4 at the China Open tennis event. Peng broke Sharapova twice in the first set, and again in the sixth game of the second. Sharapova saved two mat...more

Serena Williams poses naked for ESPN Magazine “Body Issue” Cover
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 7, 2009 at 3:14pm

Photo: Serena Williams poses naked for ESPN Magazine “Body Issue” Cover Serena Williams posed naked for ESPN The Magazine’s first-ever “Body Issue”. Williams is one of the six athletes picked out to be featured on six different covers of ES...more

China Open: Maria Sharapova advances, Jelena Jankovic upset
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 6, 2009 at 7:28pm

China Open: Maria Sharapova advances, Jelena Jankovic upset Maria Sharapova continues her winning strike with a 63 67 75 victory over Victoria Azarenka and made it into the the third round of the 2009 China Open. Sharapova won the first set 6-3 easily...more

Serena Williams wins at China Open and is back at number one
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 6, 2009 at 12:57pm

Serena Williams wins at China Open and is back at number one Serena Williams defeated Ekaterina Makarova 6-3 6-2 in the second round of the China Open, this means she will replace Dinara Safina as world number one when the rankings are issued next we...more

Jenny Finch teams up with Avocados. Serena Williams, Mother Nature face off.
by Athletic Women Blog
posted October 5, 2009 at 2:42pm

Time once more to recognize organizations that have wisely decided to enlist star female athletes to promote their goods and services. Of which there are two today: The Amazing Avocado: Jenny Finch has teamed up with Avocados and kicked off the Avocado...more

Dinara Safina and Venus Williams ousted from China Open
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 5, 2009 at 1:26pm

Dinara Safina and Venus Williams ousted from China Open Dinara Safina was upset by Zhang Shuai, a wild card ranked 226th, 7-5, 7-6 in the second round of the China Open while Venus Williams lost to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. Safina would ...more

Venus Williams advances at China tennis Open
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 4, 2009 at 5:42pm

Venus Williams advances at China tennis Open Venus Williams defeated Vera Dushevina, 6-2, 7-6, to advance to the second round of the China Open. Williams dictated play on the first night of main draw matches—for better and for worse. She punished ...more

Ivanovic withdraws from the China Open, Ends 2009 season
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 3, 2009 at 3:28pm

China Open: Ana Ivanovic withdrew from the China Open, ends 2009 season Ana Ivanovic has withdrawn from the China Open due to an upper respiratory infection and decided to end her 2009 season. Ivanovic said that it has been a very disappointing season...more

Sharapova wins Pan Pacific Open tennis title as Jankovic retires
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 3, 2009 at 12:57pm

Maria Sharapova wins Pan Pacific Open tennis title as Jelena Jankovic retires Maria Sharapova won the Toray Pan Pacific Open title when Jelena Jankovic retired because of an arm injury in the first set. Sharapova was leading 5-2 when Jankovic took a t...more

Maria Sharapova and Jelena Jankovic to meet in Pan Pacific final
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 2, 2009 at 12:42pm

Maria Sharapova and Jelena Jankovic to meet in Pan Pacific Tennis Open final Maria Sharapova defeated Agnieszka Radwanska 63 26 64 and made it into the final of the Toray Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo. Radwanska saved two match points in the final game t...more

Tennis News: Li Na Signs With IMG
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 1, 2009 at 8:20pm

Tennis News: Li Na Signs With IMG Li Na signed a contract with IMG. Na launched her professional career in 1999, and in 2006 became the first Chinese player to reach the top 30 and then the top 20. In the same year at Wimbledon, she became the first Ch...more

Maria Sharapova moves into semis at Pan Pacific Open
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted October 1, 2009 at 4:42pm

Maria Sharapova moves into semis at Pan Pacific Open Maria Sharapova defeated Iveta Benesova 6-4, 7-5 to advance to the semifinals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open. Sharapova needed 1 hour and 39 minutes to set up a semifinal clash with Agnieska Radwansk...more

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