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Elena Dementieva beats Maria Sharapova to win Rogers Cup title in Toronto
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 24, 2009 at 4:33pm

Elena Dementieva beats Maria Sharapova to win Rogers Cup title in Toronto Elena Dementieva defeated Maria Sharapova 6-4 6-3 to win the Rogers Cup title in Toronto. It is the 14th career title for Dementieva and comes with a good omen, the three past ...more

US Open Tennis News: Ana Ivanovic featured in US Open campaign
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 24, 2009 at 3:33pm

US Open Tennis News: Ana Ivanovic featured in US Open campaign Ana Ivanovic nis part of the United States Tennis Association’s marketing campaign to promote the US Open. The campaign comprises of print adverts, billboards and signage on public buses...more

The father discourse
by After Atalanta
posted August 24, 2009 at 1:12pm

Some of us who study gender and sport get a serious case of the sighs when we read about athletes who are mothers or expectant mothers. There are a myriad of problems with the discourse including (but not limited to): how it plays on/reifies a female apol...more

Michelle Larcher de Brito splits with Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 24, 2009 at 1:09pm

Michelle Larcher de Brito splits with Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy It has been reported that Michelle Larcher de Brito, who developed her tennis game at the Nick Bollettieri tennis academy, will now be training at the Mouratoglou academy in France. ...more

Tennis players stop traffic in Toronto
by Pretty Tough
posted August 22, 2009 at 2:39pm

Soon after arriving in Toronto for this week’s Rogers Cup, Ana Ivanovic took part in an impromptu hit with world No.8 Caroline Wozniacki in the middle of the street. The “Street Tennis” event was put on by women’s tennis’ title sponsor Sony Er...more

US Open 2009: Kim Clijsters gets US Open wild card
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 21, 2009 at 5:07pm

US Open: Kim Clijsters gets US Open wild card Kim Clijsters received a wild card to the US Open, the final Grand Slam of 2009. Clijsters, who has come out of retirement after taking time off to start a family, won the 2005 US Open for her only Grand ...more

WTA Tour has named David Shoemaker its new president
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 18, 2009 at 8:35pm

WTA Tour has named David Shoemaker its new president The WTA Tour has named Canadian David Shoemaker its new president. Shoemaker previously served as the Chief Operating Officer of the women’s tennis tour, and in his role as president he succeeds ...more

Ana Ivanovic advances at Rogers Cup
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 18, 2009 at 4:42pm

ng>Ana Ivanovic advances at Rogers Cup Ana Ivanovic defeated Magdalena Rybarikova 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 to advance to the second round of the Rogers Cup. Ivanovic rallied from a sluggish start and overcame seven double-faults in the win over Rybarikova. “I...more

WTA Toronto Rogers Cup Tennis Results Tuesday August 18th
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 18, 2009 at 3:17pm

WTA Toronto Rogers Cup Tennis Results Tuesday August 18th Singles – First Round (11) Ana Ivanovic (SRB) d. (Q) Magdalena Rybarikova (SVK) 26 63 62 (Q) Lucie Safarova (CZE) d. Kaia Kanepi (EST) 64 76(3) (Q) Alla Kudryavtseva (RUS) d. (Q) Julie Coin (F...more

Tennis Video: Cincinnati 2009 Finals: Jankovic vs. Safina
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 17, 2009 at 11:11pm

Tennis Video: Cincinnati 2009 Finals: Jankovic vs. Safina Watch highlights from Jelena Jankovic’s final win over Dinara Safina at the Westers & Southern Financial Group Women’s Open in Cincinnati. Watch highlights from Jelena Jankovic’s final win...more

WTA Rogers Cup Tennis Results Monday August 17th
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 17, 2009 at 7:05pm

WTA Rogers Cup Tennis Results Monday August 17th Singles – First Round (14) Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) d. Carla Suárez Navarro (ESP) 63 63 Francesca Schiavone (ITA) d. (15) Amélie Mauresmo (FRA) 62 36 61 Samantha Stosur (AUS) d. (Q) Heidi El Tabakh ...more

The Answer is Yes, Jon
by Women's Sports Blog
posted August 17, 2009 at 3:35pm

Jon Wertheim wonders curious: does jankovic's dress appear, um, retina-burningly yellow, on tv as it does in person? she's up 4-3 btw Considering I was about to title a post 'Jelena's A-goin' To the County Fair,' I'd say the dress looked exactly the sam...more

US Open Series Interview: Dinara Safina Cincinnati August 14th
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 16, 2009 at 10:14pm

US Open Series Interview: Dinara Safina Cincinnati August 14th D. SAFINA/K. Clijsters 6-2, 7-5 Q. After she broke you to go up 2-Love in the first set, you really turned it on after that point. What happened at that point? DINARA SAFINA: Well, you kno...more

US Open Series Interview: Jelena Jankovic Cincinnati August 14th
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 16, 2009 at 10:09pm

US Open Series Interview: Jelena Jankovic Cincinnati August 14th J. JANKOVIC/S. Bammer 6-0, 6-3 Q. I guess you couldn’t have expected such a lopsided first set, especially after she had upset Serena yesterday. JELENA JANKOVIC: Yeah, she did defeat a...more

Dinara Safina vs Jelena Jankovic in Cincinnati tennis final
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 16, 2009 at 4:04pm

Dinara Safina vs Jelena Jankovic in Cincinnati tennis final Dinara Safina cruised into the final of the two million-dollar WTA Cincinnati Open as Jelena Jankovic clawed her way into the title match. Safina needed just 56 minutes to post a 6-2, 6-0 vic...more

Dinara Safina beats Flavia Pennetta, advances into Cincinnati final
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 15, 2009 at 9:08pm

Dinara Safina beats Flavia Pennetta, advances into Cincinnati final Dinara Safina advanced to the final of the WTA Cincinnati Open with a brisk 6-2, 6-0 triumph overFlavia Pennetta. Safina needed just 56 minutes to improve to 7-0 lifetime against Penn...more

Fila to debut new women’s Tennis Heritage collections at U.S. Open
by Pretty Tough
posted August 14, 2009 at 8:42pm

Kim Clijsters wearing Fila If you’re a tennis player (or fan), you’ll be happy to know Fila has come out with a new Fall collection — just in time to gear up for the US Open. The collection is called Heritage, with colors that are basic but bold,...more

Serena and Venus Williams upset in Cincinnati Open
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 14, 2009 at 3:40pm

Serena and Venus Williams upset in Cincinnati Open Venus Williams lost 7-6 (2), 6-4 to Flavia Pennetta in Cincinnati. The American made 38 unforced errors and repeatedly dumping balls into the net or well beyond the baseline. “I saw her after the ...more

Photos: Maria Sharapova New Cole Haan ad
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 14, 2009 at 1:06pm

Photos: Maria Sharapova’s New Cole Haan ad Check out this 2 new ads of Maria Sharapova for Cole Haan…. She looks amazing in jeans…. she should wear them more often…. Thanks to Eli for sending the pictures… ...more

Svetlana Kuznetsova says Clijsters can challenge at U.S. Open
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 14, 2009 at 12:25pm

Svetlana Kuznetsova says Clijsters can challenge at U.S. Open Svetlana Kuznetsova, who was upset by Kim Clijsters 6-4 4-6 6-2 in the third round of the Cincinnati Open, said Clijsters would be a title contender at the U.S. Open after she experienced ho...more

US Open Series: Kim Clijsters gets wild card for Rogers Cup
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 13, 2009 at 7:14pm

US Open Series: Kim Clijsters gets wild card for Rogers Cup Kim Clijsters has received a wild card into the main draw of the Rogers Cup women’s tennis tournament. “So many things have changed. I got married, had a daughter, and that’s something ...more

Flavia Pennetta upsets Venus Williams at Cincinnati Open
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 13, 2009 at 3:29pm

Flavia Pennetta upsets Venus Williams at Cincinnati Open Venus Williams was upset by Flavia Pennetta at the Western & Southern Financial Group Womens Open in Cincinnati. Pennetta was dependable from the baseline throughout her 7-6 6-4 win over William...more

Ana Ivanovic defeated by Melinda Czink in Cincinnati
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 13, 2009 at 2:17pm

Ana Ivanovic defeated by Melinda Czink in Cincinnati What’s going on with Ana Ivanovic??? it looks like the former world number 1 and French Open champion can not find her way back to the top. Ivanovic was upset 7-6, 7-5 by Melinda Czink in the seco...more

Western & Southern Financial Group Womens Open Cincinnati Order of Play Wednesday August 12th
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 12, 2009 at 2:44pm

Western & Southern Financial Group Womens Open Cincinnati Order of Play Wednesday August 12th Center Court (from 11.00hrs) 1. Jelena Jankovic vs. Maria Kirilenko 2. Kim Clijsters vs. Patty Schnyder (NB 12.30hrs) 3. Yanina Wickmayer vs. Elena Dementieva...more

Kim Clijsters returns to WTA Tennis tour with a win in Cincinnati
by WTA Women's Tennis
posted August 11, 2009 at 7:00pm

Kim Clijsters returns to WTA Tennis tour with a win in Cincinnati Kim Clijsters upset Marion Bartoli 6-4, 6-3 in the first round of the Cincinnati Open. This was Clijster’s first match in 28 month. “I’m really excited playing my first match,” ...more

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