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Madison Keys wins WTA Tour debut at 14
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 7, 2009 at 12:24am

Madison Keys, USAPONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Fourteen-year-old Madison Keys made her WTA Tour debut a memorable one, upsetting Russia's Alla Kudryavtseva 7-5, 6-4 on Monday in the opening round of The MPS Group Championships.The teen from Boca Raton,...more

It's Right Back To Work For James Blake And Serena Williams
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 6, 2009 at 3:38pm

Serena Williams, USAAmericans Serena Williams and James Blake are right back into competition for the week of April 6.World No. 1 Serena is shown above arriving at the Puente Romano Tennis Club in Marbella, Spain for the clay court Andalucia Tennis Exper...more

Venus And Serena Enjoy Post Tournament Cool Down
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 6, 2009 at 3:18pm

After a couple of weeks on the grind at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami, Venus and Serena Williams got in some real play time at the beach.Photos by Splash ...more

Want Your Same Seat At Wimbledon For Five Years? Easy, Fork Over $40,700
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 6, 2009 at 2:01am

Wimbledon's new Centre Court retractable roof nears completion (12 March 2009)WIMBLEDON, England (AP)—The All England Club is selling up to 2,500 Centre Court seats at Wimbledon in five-year blocks for $40,700 each.Wimbledon officials say the right to ...more

The Post And Courier: One On One With Venus Williams
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 5, 2009 at 6:43pm

What can you say about the Family Circle Cup fans and the popularity of you and Serena in Charleston?"I have enjoyed playing in Charleston. The fans are very knowledgeable about tennis and really seem to rally around the event. Over the years, I look forw...more

The NY Times: U.S. Tennis Losing Ground In Developing Players
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 5, 2009 at 12:16am

By NEIL AMDURAt a time when recreational tennis is on the rise in the United States an emphasis is being placed on recruiting youngsters, Americans are conspicuous by their absence in the late-round singles draws at most professional tournaments.Officials...more

Injured Warrior Serena Williams Relinquishes Sony Ericsson Championship
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 4, 2009 at 4:29pm

Serena Williams, USAAmerican World No. 1 Serena Williams gets major cool points from me for her efforts today.With a heavily strapped left thigh, injured Serena did not default because of the injury that she appeared to have aggravated while playing siste...more

Sneak Peak At Gatorade G2 "Everyday Athlete" Commercial Featuring Serena And Serena
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 3, 2009 at 10:30pm

Serena Cuevas , Gatorade G2 "Everyday Athlete" Search Winner and World No. 1 Serena WilliamsSerena Cuevas was chosen to appear alongside American Serena Williams in the new national campaign for G2, Gatorade’s low cal sports drink. The G2 Everyday Athle...more

Miami Semifinal Is 20th Meeting For Venus And Serena Williams
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 2, 2009 at 10:02am

Venus Williams, USAKEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP) -- Venus and Serena Williams say they've seen little of each other the past week because of their busy schedules. That will change Thursday night, when they meet in the semifinals at the Sony Ericsson Open. The...more

Raquel Kops-Jones At The Sony Ericsson Open
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 1, 2009 at 6:44pm

(l-r) Commentator Bud Colliins, Racquel Kops-Jones, USA and Abigail Spears, USAAmerican Raquel Kops-Jones joined Bud Collins and doubles partner Abigail Spears on stage at the Sony Ericsson Open on Wednesday.Kops-Jones and Spears advanced to the doubles ...more

Serena Continues Reign Over Chinese Women To Reach Semis In Miami
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted April 1, 2009 at 6:43pm

Serena Williams, USANa Li became the third successive Chinese woman to fall under the dominance of American Serena Williams at the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.This victory places Serena into the semifinal round, but it hasn't come easy. The Chinese women...more

Whoa, our calendar is maxed-out with women's sports this weekend!
by anngaff
posted April 1, 2009 at 3:33am

Was just trying to add the 2009 Sprint U.S. Freestyle Championships to our calendar (they're airing on Versus at 4pm EST Saturday) and realized there was no room on Saturday! That's a good problem to have if you're a fan of women's sports. Here's wha...more

The Power of Venus And Serena Send Opponents Packing
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted March 31, 2009 at 12:32am

Serena Williams, USADon't tell me Serena doesn't take her tennis career seriously!Three successive days of play may place wear and tear on the body, but not on the iron will of Americans Venus and Serena Williams. The sisters walked away winners on Mon...more

Venus, Serena And Tsonga Prevail
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted March 30, 2009 at 11:51am

Venus Williams, USASunday was neither a day of rest or salvation for top players Dinara Safina, Ana Ivanovic, Vera Zvonareva or Nadia Petrova. Each player was knocked out in the third round of the Sony Ericsson Open.Americans Venus and Serena Williams di...more

Black Tennis Pro's New Jammies Giveaway!!!
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted March 29, 2009 at 1:47pm

New Jammies Giveaway!!!!I am very happy to be able to give away these beautiful pajamas to two of you tennis lovers. These pajamas are beautiful, well made and just what you would purchase for your little one.Whether it is the Tennis Jammies - Snuggly P...more

For The Healthy Lifestyle Conscious Little Ones... New Jammies
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted March 29, 2009 at 1:42pm

A Healthy Lifestyle And Love For Sports Begins With Baby Pajamas~New Jammies Introduces Organic Clothing Designs with a Companion Bedtime Storybook that Inspires Little Athletes to Get Out and Play~NEW YORK- - Today, as national attention on unhealthy chi...more

The Sisters Williams Roll Into Round 3 In Miami
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted March 28, 2009 at 9:50pm

Venus and Serena WilliamsAmerican sisters Venus and Serena Williams opened their bid for the Sony Ericsson Open title with victories over Israeli Shahar Peer and American Alexa Glatch.Serena is currently tied with German Steffi Graff as a five-time title...more

Serena Williams Wins WTA Player Of The Year Award
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted March 27, 2009 at 10:23am

MIAMI (Reuters) - World number one Serena Williams has won her second WTA Player of the Year award, the tour announced on Thursday at a ceremony.Williams, who did not attend the event, won the U.S. Open last year and reached the Wimbledon final. She also ...more

Talk About Off Court Presence! Is That Really You Dinara?
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted March 27, 2009 at 10:20am

Whoaaaaa!I usually upload these photos, publish the post and that's that. However, an entire day later I am still looking at Russian Dinara Safina. When I originally posted the photos I was reluctant to put her name under the picture because I didn't th...more

Interesting... Larry Scott began consideration to leave WTA when proposal for tour merger rejected
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted March 26, 2009 at 11:24pm

KEY BISCAYNE, Fla. (AP)—Outgoing WTA Tour chief Larry Scott says he began thinking about leaving tennis when his proposal for a merger with the men’s tour was rejected last year. Scott will become Pac-10 Conference commissioner this summer after si...more

Kim Clijsters is baaack
by Pretty Tough
posted March 26, 2009 at 3:39pm

It’s official: Former No. 1-ranked player Kim Clijsters is returning to the tennis circuit after two years in retirement. If you don’t recognize Clijsters’ name (pronounced KLY’-sturz), you will shortly. The 25-year-old is a former World No. 1 ra...more

Justine Henin takes up soccer
by Pretty Tough
posted March 26, 2009 at 1:34pm

Last week we wrote about Justine Henin’s new career as a TV star. Now it looks like she may be taking up soccer as well. The former world #1 tennis player worked out with the Royal Sporting Club Anderlecht, known as RSCA. The Belgian soccer [footbal...more

Sony Ericsson Open Kick-Off Party At Liv Nightclub In Miami
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted March 26, 2009 at 11:24am

Americans Serena Williams and James BlakeMIAMI - MARCH 25: Sony Ericsson Open players and others arrive on the red carpet of the Liv Nightclub at the Fountainbleu Hotel in Miami, Florida.James Blake, USAVenus Williams, USARafael Nadal, SpainSerena Will...more

Serena Hopes To Mastermind U.S. Revival
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted March 26, 2009 at 1:13am

By Simon EvansMIAMI, March 25 (Reuters) - Serena Williams believes the United States needs to get more tour events if it is to address the lack of American women in the top 100 -- and she could be willing to play a role in bringing about that change.The w...more

Serena's "Signature Statement" At HSN
by Black Tennis Pro's
posted March 25, 2009 at 9:17pm

Serena Williams announced this week that she's partnering with the Home Shopping Network (HSN) to launch her new line of accessories and clothing called Signature Statement.The collection will feature a wide range of jewelry, handbags and knits, starting ...more

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