JonWertheimTennis Mailbag The most compelling part of Andre Agassi's book, more mail. Nov 5, 2009
Do you know if anybody could convince Jennifer Capriati of making a return in 2010. -- Marta Savila, Miami. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
JonWertheimTennis Mailbag Justine Henin the latest to make a 'retirement' simply a 'hiatus'. Sep 24, 2009
Why wasn't Jennifer Capriati on the current Hall of Fame ballot. Because she hasn't officially retired either. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Clijsters caps comeback, wins Open Sep 15, 2009
Kim Clijsters defeats Caroline Wozniackito win U.S. Open - Tennis - SI.com. Posted: Sunday September 13, 2009 11:01PM; Updated: Monday September 14, 2009 1:02AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Open win propels Clijsters to 19th in rankings Sep 15, 2009
Clijsters could also seek to emulate Jennifer Capriati, who returned to the game at age 19 in 1996 and went on to reach the world No. 1 spot in 2001. . (ESPN -- Tennis)
Tennis: Clijsters caps comeback with US Open win Sep 14, 2009
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Clijsters caps comeback with US Open win Sep 14, 2009
September 14, 2009 - 5:39PM. Kim Clijsters of Belgium won the US Open for the second time on Sunday, defeating Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark 7-5, 6-3 to complete one of the most stunning comebacks in modern sports history. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Kim joins Grand Slam moms Sep 14, 2009
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Triangle in Oudin story Sep 10, 2009
"Oudin, a 17-year-old from Marietta, Ga., was the No. 2 seed in the North Hills event and defeated Lindsay Lee-Waters 6-1, 2-6, 6-4 for the championship.Soon after playing here, she went to qualifying for the French Open but didn't advance to the main tournament.At Wimbledon, though, she commanded the world's attention. She advanced through three rounds of qualifying and reached the fourth round. En route, she defeated Jelena Jankovic, who was ranked No. 1 in the world at the start of the... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Federer Slips But Doesn't Fall Against Hewitt Sep 6, 2009
Oudin is seeking to match her fourth-round appearance at Wimbledon this summer, when she became the youngest American to go that far at the All England Club since Jennifer Capriati in 1993. Also scheduled was John Isner vs. No. 5 Andy Roddick in an All-American matchup and 22nd-seeded Sam Querrey, another American, against No. 12 Robin Soderling, who defeated Rafael Nadal at the French Open before falling to Federer in the final. (ABC 7 News, DC)
USA's Oudin Upsets Dementieva at Open Sep 4, 2009
The win looks great alongside Oudin's victory over No. 6 Jelena Jankovic earlier this summer at Wimbledon, where she became the youngest player to make the fourth round since Jennifer Capriati in 1993. Oudin, ranked 70th, played most of the third set with a heavy wrap on her left thigh, an injury that briefly reduced her to tears as she headed to the baseline to serve. (CBS News)
Jankovic, Dementieva lose » Sep 4, 2009
She started moving up the list at Wimbledon, where she became the youngest American to reach the fourth round since Jennifer Capriati in 1993. Between then and now, she still had to go through qualifying to get into main draws in tournaments in the U.S. Somewhere in the midst of all that, her boyfriend prodded her into sticking the word "Believe" on her shoes. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Agony & Ecstasy In US Open Shock Sep 4, 2009
That allowed Oudin to become the youngest player to make the fourth round at the British tournament since Jennifer Capriati in 1993. Wimbledon was good, but this was better, Oudin said. (New York Post -- News)
PG West: Beaver's Borza gets tennis opportunity Sep 3, 2009
The list of alumni who plied their trade at the academy reads like a Who's Who in the tennis world of the past quarter-century: Andre Agassi, Boris Becker, Jennifer Capriati, Martina Hingis, Anna Kournikova, Pete Sampras, Monica Seles, Maria Sharapova and the Williams sisters, Venus and Serena, just to name a few. "I'll get to work on the full game," Borza said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
4-Year-Old Sets Her Sights on Pro Tennis TourThe man who coached the Williams sisters already sees her on the pro tour. Aug 31, 2009
who is known for turning small players into big stars -- including Jennifer Capriati, Venus and Serena Williams, and Andy Roddick. Mia is the youngest charge Macci has taken on, first coming to his attention last year. (ABC News)
McLaughlin Middle honored in Governors Fitness Challenge Aug 23, 2009
The Governor was joined for the presentation by council members, including chairman Derrick Brooks, All Pro Linebacker and former Tampa Bay Buccaneers captain; Olympic gold medalists Shannon Miller (gymnast), Jennifer Capriati (tennis), and Dr. Dot Richardson (softball); and Dave Andreychuk, captain of the 2004 Stanley Cup winning Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team ... Initial theme-based activities will be provided by Dave Andreychuk, Jennifer Capriati, Shannon Miller, Chef Emeril Lagasse, Kelly... (Lake Wales News, FL)
Grass roots courting brings America back to tennis Aug 1, 2009
Pete Sampras was great but dull, Jim Courier came off as unapproachable, Jennifer Capriati was a train wreck and Lindsay Davenport, who seemed to do everything right, didn't capture imaginations. Not much has changed, though. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bryan Armen GrahamINSIDE TENNIS Jul 23, 2009
There was a time in the not-too-distant past when the popularity of the WTA Tour rivaled its men's counterpart, when stars like the then-up-and-coming Williams sisters held court with Martina Hingis, Lindsay Davenport, Jennifer Capriati, Monica Seles, Justine Henin, Mary Pierce and, yes, Anna Kournikova. It seems like an eternity since the WTA Tour enjoyed that early-2000s visibility. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
MEDIA MUSINGS: LeBron dunk tape mystery, studs & duds Jul 14, 2009
I'd argue that because she's not a single-minded tennis drone, she's avoided the burnout that has hit so many of the sports top players (Jennifer Capriati, Andrea Jaeger, etc. . (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Oudin's Wimbledon run causes stir Jul 10, 2009
Perhaps the most eventful summer of Oudin s life is in full throttle, kick-started by her becoming the youngest American to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon since Jennifer Capriati in 1993. After Wimbledon, Oudin s ranking by Women s Tennis Association jumped from No. 124 to No. 70, her highest since she turned pro last year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Federer reaches quarterfinals at Wimbledon Jun 30, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009. Search stories on N&O.com. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Venus, Serena win Jun 30, 2009
Oudin was the youngest American to reach the womens fourth round at Wimbledon since Jennifer Capriati was a quarterfinalist in 1993. Top-ranked Dinara Safina of Russia has become the first player to win a match under Wimbledons new roof, rallying to beat Amelie Mauresmo of France 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 for a spot in the quarterfinals. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Marietta teen's Wimbledon run ends Jun 30, 2009
Oudin became the youngest American since 17-year-old Jennifer Capriati, who reached the 1993 quarterfinals, to make it to the fourth round at Wimbledon. She was also the youngest American to reach a Grand Slam fourth-round since Serena Williams, as a 17-year-old, won the 1999 U.S. Open. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Williamses win » Jun 30, 2009
Venus Williams seals quarters berth as Ana Ivanovic retires; Melanie Oudin ousted - ESPN. Updated: June 29, 2009, 6:30 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Sam one of the few women good enough to go a whole five sets Jun 28, 2009
Tirado, who was worked with grand slam winners Martina Navratilova, Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario, Jennifer Capriati and Svetlana Kuznetsova, said the longer format would suit Stosur's game. "I'd love Sam to do that, [three sets] is pretty much just a warm-up for her at the moment," Tirado told The Sun-Herald. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Jon WertheimTENNIS MAILBAG Jun 26, 2009
Any idea of where Jennifer Capriati is and any hint of having her play at a Slam. And what about Martina Hingis. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
$10,000 of caviar Jun 25, 2009
Lambiet s Lunch: Bob Jaffe s caviar; Jennifer Capriati s back ... Singer Island hottie Jennifer Capriati, now 33, the former tennis prodigy who shocked observers through the 1990s with her meteoric rise to the top of the professional women s tour, popped back up this week in New York City. (The Palm Beach Post)
Jon & Kate's 'announcement' Jun 23, 2009
"The Superstars" premieres at 8 p.m. on ABC. Eight athletes and eight celebrities pair up for dominance: The team pairings will be Terrell Owens & Joanna Krupa; Jeff Kent & Ali Landry; Robert Horry & Estella Warren: Bode Miller & Paige Hemmis; Kristi Leskinen & Maksim Chmerkovskiy; Lisa Leslie & Dan Cortese; Jennifer Capriati & David Charvet; and Brandi Chastain & Julio Iglesias, Jr.. Also, "America's Got Talent" premieres at 9 p.m. on NBC.. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Venus eyes playing until at least '12 Games Jun 22, 2009
Since making her debut in southwest London as a giggly teenager in 1997 with a head full of braids and beads, Williams has seen top players like Martina Hingis and Jennifer Capriati fall victim to burnout. But Venus and her younger sister Serena still have the drive to win. (ESPN -- Tennis)
A pair of traditional favorites Jun 22, 2009
The names and faces at the top of women s tennis keep switching, as players emerge, then recede or retire - Martina Hingis, Justine Henin, Jennifer Capriati, Lindsay Davenport, Amelie Mauresmo. The Williams sisters. (Boston Globe)
Thai American tennis player Tamarine beats Safina Jun 21, 2009
In her career, Tanasugarn has defeated several former number one players, including Amelie Mauresmo, Jennifer Capriati and Jelena Jankovic. She has also beaten an Australian Open and French Open champion, Mary Pierce. (Xinhuanet, China)
PARTING SHOTS: Final thoughts about the historic French Open Jun 16, 2009
Likewise Serena was correct in questioning the line calls that went against her during that Jennifer Capriati match at the U.S. Open. And she was correct: Justine Henin indicated a let, only to play dumb when she won the point. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Opinion: Sharapova's hot, Kuznetsova's not 'nuff said Jun 5, 2009
Two Americans advanced to the semis, Lindsay Davenport and Jennifer Capriati, and they both lost to Russians, Davenport in a great match to Kuznetsova, and Capriati to eventual runner-up, Elena Dementieva. Part of the problem was that no big-name players made the final, and part of the problem was that it was the U.S. Open. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Never a dull moment for American drama queen Jun 1, 2009
A year later, the American lost a hotly contested quarter-final with compatriot Jennifer Capriati at the US Open after being on the receiving end of several bad line calls ... Every time you look around, its like I mean, there was an incident with Justine, and then there was another incident with Jennifer Capriati. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Serena survives, accuses opponent of 'cheating' May 31, 2009
Even Williams made passing reference Saturday to two episodes by naming the opponents, if not mentioning the details: a 2003 French Open semifinal loss marked by Justine Henin's gamesmanship and Williams' postmatch tears, and a 2004 U.S. Open quarterfinal loss to Jennifer Capriati that contained enough questionable officiating to prompt the introduction of replay reviews in the sport. Here's what happened in Saturday's third-round match. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
What's new under the sun in summer TV May 30, 2009
The athletes include Terrell Owens and Jennifer Capriati. The stars include Ali Landry and Julio Iglesias Jr.. (Boston Globe)
Back at site of only Slam win, Ivanovic returning to title form May 28, 2009
"It's great to have someone full time," Ivanovic says of Kardon, whose past clients include Jennifer Capriati and Martina Navratilova, among others. "Craig understands my game, what I want to achieve, and he has lots of experience.". (USA Today -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs May 25, 2009
Rezai is the first Frenchwoman to win at Strasbourg, where past winners included Steffi Graf, Jennifer Capriati and Lindsay Davenport. It was Rezais third final. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Rezai cruises in Strasbourg to win first WTA title May 24, 2009
Rezai is the first Frenchwoman to win at Strasbourg, where past winners included Steffi Graf, Jennifer Capriati and. Both players are in the draw for the French Open, which starts Sunday. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Ana's not-so secret weapon May 24, 2009
The American coached Martina Navratilova to her record ninth Wimbledon singles title and also worked with grand slam title winners Lindsay Davenport, Mary Pierce and Jennifer Capriati. Ivanovic had the top ranking for 12 weeks, then lost it after early eliminations at Wimbledon and the US Open. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rezai beats Kutuzova to reach WTA Strasbourg final May 23, 2009
Past winners include Steffi Graf, Jennifer Capriati and Lindsay Davenport. Rezai was broken three times in the first set, but she took advantage of Kutuzova's struggling serve as the Ukrainian double faulted 10 times. (Xinhuanet, China)
Serena Williams crashes and loses No. 1 ranking Apr 10, 2009
Safina becomes the 19th world number one following Chris Evert, Evonne Goolagong-Cawley, Martina Navratilova, Tracy Austin, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Justine Henin, Kim Clijsters, Jennifer Capriati, Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario, Amelie Mauresmo, Monica Seles, Steffi Graf, Martina Hingis, Lindsay Davenport, Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic. Agencies. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
TENNIS TALK: Wertheim's Mailbag: Starting on an up note Apr 9, 2009
There was the Steffi Graf/Moncia Seles rivalry, the emergence of Jennifer Capriati, Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario overachieving, the Jana Novotna drama, the Martina Hingis swagger, Mary Pierce having the occasional huge two weeks, and Linsday Davenport making the most of her potential. Now, it seems, the magic is gone. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Safina is number one Apr 9, 2009
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Safina to become No. 1 Apr 9, 2009
" Safina is only the second Russian woman, along with Maria Sharapova, to hold the top spot. Her elevation was announced just after Williams suffered a shock 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 first-round defeat against world number 95 Klara Zakopalova of the Czech Republic in Marbella. Safina becomes the 19th world number one following Chris Evert, Evonne Goolagong-Cawley, Martina Navratilova, Tracy Austin, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Justine Henin, Kim Clijsters, Jennifer Capriati, Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario,... (India Times, India)
10,000 appeals later: replay, challenges routine in tennis Apr 1, 2009
One of those is Serena Williams, who was on the receiving end of a controversial umpire's overrule in a loss to Jennifer Capriati at the 2004 U.S. Open an event often cited as the catalyzing moment for instant replay. "I'm really happy it's here," said No. 1 Williams, who plays unseeded Li Na of China in the quarterfinals. (USA Today -- Sports)
Ivanovic hoping new coach brings more wins Feb 16, 2009
This year, Ivanovic is excited about her new partnership with Craig Kardon, who earlier worked with grand slam champions Martina Navratilova, Lindsay Davenport, Mary Pierce and Jennifer Capriati. "I started working with him last Wednesday and even though we've had a few practice sessions together, I am feeling good about this association," said Ivanovic, who is playing at the Dubai Tennis Championships this week. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Former No. 1 Ivanovic hires Kardon as coach Feb 12, 2009
The 47-year-old Kardon was the former coach of Martina Navratilova, , Mary Pierce and Jennifer Capriati. Ivanovic parted ways with her former mentor Sven Groeneveld. (ESPN -- Tennis)
