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Fed Cup: Amazing turnaround puts USA in final
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 27, 2009 at 12:25pm

2009 Fed Cup Team (l-r) Melanie Oudin, Alexa Glatch, Liezel Huber, and Bethanie Mattek-SandsThe USA stormed into the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas final with victory over the Czech Republic after doubles pairing Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Liezel Huber came back f...more

Shenay Perry and Carly Gullickson Into USTA Pro Circuit Finals
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 26, 2009 at 11:48am

Americans Shenay Perry and Carly GullicksonAt the Movie Gallery Pro Classic tennis tournament in Dothan, Alabama at the Westgate Tennis Center on Saturday, American Shenay Perry advanced to the event's final when her opponent Austrian Patricia Mayr retire...more

NY Times: A Day Out With Serena Williams - Denim Is A Tough Opponent
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 26, 2009 at 1:35am

Serena Williams(Photo by Daniel Barry for The New York Times)by Alex WilliamsIT’S hard enough for most people to find the perfect pair of jeans, but imagine being Serena Williams. Her muscular 5-foot-9-inch frame is a blessing on the tennis court but a ...more

Conversations: Exclusive With Mashona Washington
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 25, 2009 at 12:59am

This is the first opportunity that I’ve had to talk with WTA Tour player Mashona Washington, it was a genuine pleasure. At 32 years of age, Mashona is currently analyzing and potentially redefining her career as she looks to the future.Mashona is one of...more

EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis Final Player Roster
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 24, 2009 at 12:03am

It's less than 2 months until EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis (Wii version) ships to North American retailers.Here is the complete roster of legends and stars that will be featured in the game:Legends John McEnroe (USA) - Exclusive to EA SPORTS Grand Slam Te...more

Prize money still good at Wimbledon; Better if you're not from the U.S.
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 21, 2009 at 5:14pm

2008 Wimbledon Champions Rafael Nadal, ESP and Venus Williams, USAWIMBLEDON, England (AP) — The Wimbledon champions are getting a big increase in prize money this year, at least when it comes to the British pound.The prize for each of the men's and wome...more

Venus Williams, Wyclef Jean on Iconoclasts
by Pretty Tough
posted April 18, 2009 at 2:36pm

Ever wonder what it’s like to walk in someone else’s shoes? How about the shoes of someone that shatters expectations and stands above the crowd? That’s what the Sundance Channel’s TV series Iconoclasts explores. Executive Producer Robert R...more

Third Round Exit for Venus Williams at the Family Circle Cup
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 16, 2009 at 10:46pm

Venus Williams, USAAmerican Venus Williams was ousted today by German Sabine Lisicki at the Family Circle Cup in Charleston, South Carolina 6-4, 7-6(5).While the Wimbledon champion gave Lisicki quite a bit of help in defeating her today, Lisicki never bac...more

Serena And Selita Sizzle In New York
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 16, 2009 at 9:55am

Serena Williams and Selita EbanksAmerican tennis superstar Serena Williams and fashion model Selita Ebanks highlight the red carpet of the 6th Annual New Yorkers For Children Spring Dinner Dance at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City on Wednesday...more

Mirza Puts Up A Fight, But Gets Knocked Out By Venus
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 15, 2009 at 7:38pm

Venus Williams, USACHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Second-seeded Venus Williams struggled to advance at the Family Circle Cup on Wednesday, beating Sania Mirza of India 6-1, 3-6, 6-2.It took the fifth-ranked Williams almost 2 1/2 hours to defeat the 100th-ranke...more

Seen On The Scene: Family Circle Cup Clips
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 15, 2009 at 1:11pm

American Venus Williams will participate in what will be the marquee match for Wednesday, April 15. Venus and India's' Sania Mirza will play in the Stadium court during the day session.Former NBA baller Julius 'Dr. J' Erving is seen here with Murphy Jens...more

Family Matters At Family Circle Cup: Alexandra Stevenson and 'Dr. J'
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 15, 2009 at 11:16am

Alexandra Stevenson, USAAmerican Alexandra Stevenson had the pleasure of having more than the Charleston, South Carolina tennis fans observe her match against Akgul Amanmuradova of Uzbekistan - dear old dad was in the stands.Former NBA superstar Julius 'D...more

Perry Prevails In Charleston - Haynes Has Marathon Ended
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 14, 2009 at 6:40pm

Shenay Perry, USAAmerican Shenay Perry upset 15th-seeded Barbora Zahlavova Strycova of the Czech Republic 7-5, 6-1 on Tuesday to advance to the second round of the Family Circle Cup in Charleston, South Carolina.Can't stop won't stop American Angela Hayne...more

On The Scene: Serena Williams In Miami
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 14, 2009 at 3:35am

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From Semi To Qualify, Angela Haynes Works Hard For The Money
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 13, 2009 at 12:18am

I'm tired and energized for her!American Angela Haynes was unable to compete on Saturday for day one of qualifying at the Family Circle Cup, Charleston, South Carolina because she was in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida playing a doubles semifinal match.Haynes ...more

Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, U.S. Open... Soweto Open?
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 11, 2009 at 6:38pm

Phillip Muhlwa of Zimbabwe slams a shot against Justin Bower (not pictured) during the Soweto Tennis Open Qualifying Tournament in Soweto on April 11, 2009 at the Arthur Ashe Tennis Complex. Could the big four international grand slams someday become the ...more

Serena Williams Withdraws From Family Circle Cup
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 11, 2009 at 12:16pm

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Defending champion Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Family Circle Cup because of an injury to her left leg.The world's No. 1 player announced in a statement Tuesday that she still plans to attend some tournament events. ...more

Serena Williams Becomes First Woman On EA Sports Cover
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 9, 2009 at 4:10pm

EA Sports News AlertEA SPORTS UNVEILS COVER ATHLETES FOR GRAND SLAM TENNISJohn McEnroe, Roger Federer and Serena Williams Featured on North American PackagingREDWOOD CITY, Calif. - April 9, 2009 - Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:ERTS) announced today that te...more

Serena's Andalusian Experience Gets Cultural
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 9, 2009 at 1:03pm

Serena Williams, USAAmerican Serena Williams may have left the Andalucia Tennis Experience tournament, but not Marbella, Spain. According to the tournament website, she is fully taking advantage of her days in Marbella to get to know the Andalusian cultu...more

Loss In Spain Leaves Serena At No. 2
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 9, 2009 at 1:34am

Serena Williams, USANot only did American Serena Williams lose in the first round of the Andalucia Tennis Experience in Marbella, Spain on Wednesday, she will also fall out of the World No. 1 spot come Monday; Dinara Safina will take over. Serena William...more

Petrova Pauses Madison's Big Moment
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 9, 2009 at 1:26am

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Top-seeded Nadia Petrova beat 14-year-old American Madison Keys 6-3, 6-2 in the second round of The MPS Group Championships on Wednesday night.Petrova, ranked No. 10 in the world, won nine of the last 11 games to beat Keys, ...more

On-Court Candids From Spain With Serena Williams And Danielle Mills
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 8, 2009 at 10:00am

Great shots directly from Marbella, SpainAmerican Serena Williams getting practice in on Tuesday prior to her first round match on Wednesday at the Andalucia Tennis Experience in Marbella, Spain.American Danielle Mills with coach Alex Kodacs during qualif...more

Madison Keys Joins Record Books
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 7, 2009 at 5:43pm

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FL, USA - American Madison Keys added her name to the history books Monday, becoming the seventh-youngest player ever to win a Sony Ericsson WTA Tour singles main draw match. Keys, who played her first professional event on the ITF W...more

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