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Ana Ivanovic upset in 2009 US Open 1st round
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted September 2, 2009 at 3:04pm

Ana Ivanovic upset in 2009 US Open 1st round Ana Ivanovic was defeated in the first round of the US Open 2-6 6-3 7-6 by Kateryna Bondarenko. Ivanovic summed up her run as “frustrating and disappointing” after she was beaten in the opening round of...more

Melanie Oudin joins Williams sister in US Open 2009 second round
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted September 1, 2009 at 10:45pm

Melanie Oudin joins Williams sister in US Open 2009 second round Melanie Oudin defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 6-1, 6-2 to reach the second round at the US Open. Oudin is ranked just 70th in the world and is the third-ranked American after Serena a...more

Stop picking on women's tennis!
by After Atalanta
posted September 1, 2009 at 10:36pm

Seriously, what is this about?When Steffi Graf ruled the court people didn't like it. When the Williams sisters were squashing everyone on their way to finals, people didn't like it. And now that things are up for grabs? People don't like it.Most admit th...more

No glitch as Serena takes out Glatch; Prior to Open beginning Serena throws first pitch
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted September 1, 2009 at 8:06pm

Serena Williams, USANEW YORK (Reuters) - It is unlikely that Serena Williams has ever been described as bashful.When the 11-times grand slam champion was asked to take a look back at her U.S. Open career on Monday, she said her younger self would find the...more

Svetlana Kuznetsova advances at US Open tennis
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted September 1, 2009 at 5:01pm

Svetlana Kuznetsova advances at US Open tennis Svetlana Kuznetsova started her 2009 US Open campaing by beating Julia Goerges 6-3, 6-2. Kuznetsova needed only 62 minutes to move on, winning 10 of the final 12 games and rescuing three break points in ...more

2009 US Open Tennis: Venus Williams digs deep to defeat Vera Dushevina
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted September 1, 2009 at 4:01pm

2009 US Open Tennis: Venus Williams digs deep to defeat Vera Dushevina Venus Williams defeated Vera Dushevina 6-7 7-5 6-3 in a first-round marathon at the U.S. Open 2009. Williams was down a set and a service break before getting back on track. “I...more

U.S. Open players step up the fashion game
by Pretty Tough
posted September 1, 2009 at 3:10pm

The U.S. Open tennis tournament kicks off next week, and the competition is going to be fierce— both on the court and on the fashion front. Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova are collaborating with Nike on their respective clothing lines, and this yea...more

Venus seeks new hitting partner
by Women's Sports Blog
posted September 1, 2009 at 3:06pm

Position Available: Employment opportunity with woman who has won multiple Slams and the respect they command. Applicant must be grown man who dresses like an adult and not a frat boy. Communication abilities a must, including support of employer in i...more

US Open: Serena Williams begins title defends with win
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted September 1, 2009 at 11:57am

US Open: Serena Williams begins title defends with win Serena Williams defeated Alexa Glatch 6-4, 6-1 in the first round of the US Open Tennis Championships where she is the defending champion. Serena had little trouble on Monday at Ashe Stadium, alth...more

US Open Tennis Results: Day 1 Monday August 31st
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 31, 2009 at 6:08pm

US Open Tennis Results: Day 1 Monday August 31st Singles – First Round (8) Victoria Azarenka (BLR) d. Alexandra Dulgheru (ROU) 61 61 (12) Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) d. Patricia Mayr (AUT) 61 62 (15) Samantha Stosur (AUS) d. Ai Sugiyama (JPN) 64 46 64 ...more

US Open 2009: Kim Clijsters scores impressive win at the US Open 1st round
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 31, 2009 at 2:05pm

US Open 2009: Kim Clijsters scored impressive win at the US Open 1st round Kim Clijsters made a winning return to grand-slam tennis with a 6-1 6-1 win over Viktoriya Kutuzova in the first round of the U.S. Open. Clijsters overpowered her opponent, ...more

US Open Interview: Dinara Safina August 29, 2009
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 31, 2009 at 12:07pm

US Open Interview: Dinara Safina August 29, 2009 Q. How do you like the state of your game right now? DINARA SAFINA: Well, I think I had a great year, so I’m playing pretty good. I had a great tournament in Cincinnati, so I’m really looking forward...more

Has (Women’s) Tennis Gone to the Dogs?
by One Sport Voice
posted August 31, 2009 at 2:08am

The U.S. Open Tennis Tournament starts tomorrow. After reading “Pets Are the Portable Part of a Tennis Player’s Entourage” in the August 30, 2009 New York Times online, I winced internally. Even before reading the story, I thought to myself, “I ...more

US Open 2009 Order of Play Monday August 31st
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 30, 2009 at 10:19pm

US Open 2009 Order of Play Monday August 31st Arthur Ashe Stadium 11:00 Start Viktoriya Kutuzova(UKR) vs. Kim Clijsters(BEL) Not Before:13:00 Roger Federer(SUI)[1] vs. Devin Britton(USA) Alexa Glatch(USA) vs. Serena Williams(USA)[2] 19:00 Start Vera Du...more

US Open 2009: Women to watch at the US Open
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 30, 2009 at 2:30pm

US OPen 2009:Women To Watch at the US Open Career Singles Titles: 12 Major Titles: 0—Best Finish: F, at Australian Open in ’09, French Open in ’08, ’09 Last 5 U.S. Opens: ’08-Lost in Semifinals, ’07-4th, ’06-QF, ’05-1st, ’04-1st To...more

US Open Series: Caroline Wozniacki beats Elena Vesnina to Win Pilot Pen title in New Heaven
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 30, 2009 at 2:15pm

US Open Series: Caroline Wozniacki beats Elena Vesnina to Win Pilot Pen title in New Heaven Caroline Woznicki defeated Elena Vesnina 6-2, 6-4 to win her second consecutive Pilot Pen tennis championship. Wozniacki’s championship was her sixth, third...more

US Open players, coaches and family warned about tweeting
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 28, 2009 at 6:38pm

US Open players, coaches and family warned about tweeting U.S. Open players, coaches, agents, family members and tournament staff. are being told to be careful about what they post on their Twitter accounts. Signs are being posted in the players’ lo...more

Tennis quote: Ana Ivanovic: “tennis success requires short-term memory loss”
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 28, 2009 at 1:33pm

Tennis quote: Ana Ivanovic: “tennis success requires short-term memory loss” “Someone once told me that to be a success, you have to have a short term memory. You have to be able to forget about the bad workouts or lost games and believe in your ...more

(PHOTOS) Serena Gets Waxed!
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted August 27, 2009 at 11:28pm

American Serena Williams attends the unveiling of her wax figure at Madame Tussauds on August 27, 2009 in New York City.(Photos by WireImage) ...more

US Open 2009 Womens Singles Main draw
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 27, 2009 at 4:37pm

US Open 2009 Womens Singles Main draw Dinara Safina [1] vs. Rogowska Urzula Radwansak v Kristina Barrois Tathiana Garbin v Mallory Cecil Kvitova v Alisa Kleybanova Patty Schynder v Lucie Safarova Sara Errani v Arantxa Rus Shuai Peng vs. Jarmila Groth ...more

US Open Tennis 2009 TV Schedule
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 26, 2009 at 8:29pm

2009 US Open TV Schedule The US Open 2009 will be televised in the U.S. live on the Tennis Channel, ESPN2 and on CBS starting at 11am with the Tennis Channel, then at 1pm ESPN2. ESPN2 will have full coverage in the evening as part of the network’s...more

Justine Henin getting ready for a comeback?
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 26, 2009 at 5:03pm

Justine Henin getting ready for a comeback? Justine Henin retired from professional tennis 15 months ago but now she is training again and the rumors about a comeback started to sound everywhere. Henin has been training for exhibition matches that she...more

NFL News: Venus and Serena swim with the Dolphins... Owner Style
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted August 26, 2009 at 11:13am

DAVIE, Fla. — The Williams sisters stood at the edge of the Miami Dolphins' practice field, easy to spot in elegant, color-coordinated beige dresses and high heels that dug into the turf.The team's workout had ended, and it was time for introductions. J...more

Win a copy of Serena Williams' new book
by jschonb
posted August 24, 2009 at 8:56pm

Are you a Serena fan? If so, you don't want to miss the chance to read her new memoir, "On The Line" out in stores on Sept. 1st. And for five lucky Women Talk Sports winners - the book is free! One of the biggest stars in tennis, Serena Williams has succ...more

Serena and Venus Williams investing in ownership stake in the Miami Dolphins football team
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 24, 2009 at 8:55pm

Serena and Venus Williams investing in ownership stake in the Miami Dolphins football team Serena Williams and her sister Venus Williams are close to confirming an ownership stake in the Miami Dolphins football team. Reports indicate that an agreement ...more

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