Sign of times? Nov 11, 2009
Also seen on the red carpet: Soap opera star Maeve Quinlan (The Bold and the Beautiful); morning radio personalities Mo and Sally; tennis legends Pam Shriver and Lindsay Davenport; male tennis stars Justin Gimelstob and Vince Spadea; and actress Elisabeth Shue, among others. Check out Page2Live s gallery, by Michele Sandberg. (The Palm Beach Post)
Evert: 'I miss Greg' Nov 9, 2009
Among other celebrities: Burn Notice hunk Jeffrey Donovan; tennis great Martina Navratilova, Navratilova s old doubles partner Pam Shriver, Lindsay Davenport, Monica Seles, Justin Gimelstob and Vince Spadea; TV and the movies Elisabeth Shue, comic Jon Lovitz and soap opera star Maeve Quinlan. Most of them will be playing tennis at the Delray Tennis Center Sunday. (The Palm Beach Post)
* Federer shines at Swiss tournament Nov 4, 2009
Earlier this year, Williams also surpassed Lindsay Davenport as record holder in career prize money earnings on the Tour. The American won the season-ending Championships as well as Australian Open and Wimbledon crowns this season this year. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Serena the first US$6m woman Nov 4, 2009
Earlier this year, Williams also surpassed Lindsay Davenport as record holder in career prize money earnings on the Tour, and became the first professional female athlete to earn more than US$23mil in a single professional sports league. The 28-year-old American won the 2009 season-ending Championships as well as Australian Open and Wimbledon crowns this season. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Molik cheery now pain is gone Oct 11, 2009
At her peak, Molik was entrenched in the world's top 10, had an Olympic bronze medal in her keeping and had Lindsay Davenport on the rack before losing an epic Australian Open quarter-final clash in 2005. Asked if she could return to those heights, Molik replied: ''Getting to No.8 in the world, that was a very long and arduous process over four or five years to get to that point. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Serena Returns To No. 1 Oct 7, 2009
"Attaining the world No. 1 ranking makes me want to work even harder and is ultimately the icing on the cake." Earlier this year, the 11-time major titlist Williams became the first professional female athlete to eclipse the $26-million mark in any professional sports league and surpassed Lindsay Davenport as the all-time prize money leader on the WTA Tour. In addition to her singles success this season, Williams also won three Grand Slam doubles titles alongside her big sister Venus. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Sharapova wins first title since return Oct 3, 2009
Sharapova won her first tournament as a professional at the Japan Open in 2003 and won this tournament in 2005, defeating Lindsay Davenport in the final. Jankovic got off to a strong start, breaking Sharapovas serve in the first game and taking a 2-0 lead. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'Open' Season in N.Y. Aug 24, 2009
Virtual components aside, the facility will house a podium, tennis net, couch and chairs, as well as hosts Kevin Frazier (Entertainment Tonight) and 1998 Open champion Lindsay Davenport. A la French Open Tonight, Tennis will originate its comprehensive U.S. Open Tonight wrap-up show from this location from 11 p.m. to 3 a.m. (which encores from 3 a.m. through 6 a.m.), as well as its five-hour Breakfast at the Open lead-in show, as a warm-up for its daytime match coverage starting at 11 a.m.. (Multichannel News)
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)
2009 Bank Of The West Classic Draw Has Stanford Feel Jul 21, 2009
Held on Stanford University's campus at Taube Family Tennis Stadium since 1997, former champions include: Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Andrea Jaeger, Monica Seles, Martina Hingis, Lindsay Davenport and Venus Williams. Serving up the best in women's tennis, exceptional television coverage and with 33,000 expected to be in attendance throughout the week, the Bank of the West Classic is sure to provide world class entertainment for all ages. (Gostanford.com)
US Open Series: Hitting the road to New York's grand slam Jul 20, 2009
(From left to right) Andy Roddick, Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova should be contenders in the tournaments that comprise the US Open Series. By Paul Gilham, Getty Images; Steve Bardens, Offside Sports via US Presswire; Ian Kington, AFP/Getty Images; Adrian Dennis, AFP/Getty Images. (USA Today -- Sports)
ROADMAP: US Open Series schedule Jul 20, 2009
US Open Series: Hitting the road to New York's grand slam - USATODAY.com. (From left to right) Andy Roddick, Serena Williams, Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova should be contenders in the tournaments that comprise the US Open Series. (USA Today -- Sports)
MEDIA MUSINGS: LeBron dunk tape mystery, studs & duds Jul 14, 2009
Her 11 major titles have come in an era where she had to beat future Hall of Famers Lindsay Davenport, Martina Hingis and Justine Henin, as well as her sister Venus. Margaret Court rolled up 11 Australian Open titles (she finished her career with 24 major wins) against suspect competition. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Wimbledon at mercy of Williams sisters Jul 4, 2009
We were playing in Sydney at White City and she was playing Lindsay Davenport. She was down 1-6, 2-5 and Ill never forget that she came back and won, said Venus. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Precision v passion in the tie-breaker Jul 4, 2009
Venus was preparing for her own match as the then 16-year-old Serena, a qualifier, went 1-6, 2-5 down against world No.3 Lindsay Davenport. "I'll just never forget, she came back and won that match [1-6, 7-5, 7-5]," Venus said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Celizic: Amazingly, Williamses are only getting better Jul 3, 2009
For years, Lindsay Davenport was also a major international force, but shes retired to the joys of motherhood. If it werent for the Williams sisters, American tennis would be like American soccer promising, but not quite ready for the worlds best. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Davenport gives birth to baby girl Jun 30, 2009
FORMER world number one Lindsay Davenport has given birth to a baby girl, her agent said on Sunday. Lindsay Davenport and her husband, Jon Leach, joyfully announce the birth of their daughter, Lauren Andrus Davenport Leach, who was born Saturday June 27 in Newport Beach, California, Tony Godsick said in a statement. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Hamilton getting back into the swing Jun 29, 2009
Lindsay Davenport, formerly the world s No. 1 women s tennis player, has given birth to a girl. Davenport and husband Jon Leach welcomed daughter Lauren Andrus Davenport Leach on Saturday, said agent Tony Godsick. (Boston Globe)
Ex-No. 1 Davenport gives birth to second child Jun 29, 2009
Former world No. 1 Lindsay Davenport gives birth to girl, her second child - ESPN. Updated: June 28, 2009, 3:52 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Sports news briefs: 6/29/09 Jun 29, 2009
Three-time Grand Slam champion Lindsay Davenport gave birth to her second child. The former No. 1-ranked player gave birth to a girl named Lauren Andrus Davenport Leach Saturday morning. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Jon WertheimTENNIS MAILBAG Jun 24, 2009
I remember talking to Lindsay Davenport about this once. Like Blake, she was never tipped for greatness (the anti-Jennifer Capriati) and, initially, wasn't particularly upset by defeat since she never expected to be in the top 20 anyway. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Green grass of home: Williams senses sixth title to seal status asqueen of lawns Jun 23, 2009
But since her first victory here, when she beat Lindsay Davenport in the 2000 final, Williams's title as the queen of the lawn has been undisputed - seven finals appearances in nine years for five titles. The tally might have been better had she not played with customary diffidence against Serena in their 2002 and 2003 finals, although Williams the younger was then dominating all-comers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
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)
Venus Williams hopes to serve up a sixth Wimbledon triumph Jun 19, 2009
2000Defeated Lindsay Davenport 6-3, 7-6 (7-3) ... In 2005 she faced down two match points with outright winners against Lindsay Davenport in a dramatic final, winning 9-7 in the third set. (USA Today -- Sports)
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)
Cibulkova sends Sharapova packing in one of her careers worst defeats Jun 3, 2009
Had she suffered a whitewash, it would have been only her second double-bagel after she lost 6-0, 6-0 to Lindsay Davenport in the Indian Wells semi-finals in 2005. Sharapova saved three more match points in the eighth game of the second set before her resistance crumbled with a netted forehand. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Venus vanquished » May 30, 2009
Venus Williams loses to Agnes Szavay in French Open third round - ESPN. Updated: May 29, 2009, 6:06 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
* 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)
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 wins first WTA title in French Open tuneup May 24, 2009
Rezai is the first Frenchwoman to win at Strasbourg, where past winners included Steffi Graf, Jennifer Capriati and Lindsay Davenport. Both players are in the draw for the French Open, which starts Sunday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
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)
Lisicki sends Venus packing in Charleston Apr 18, 2009
I think my win against Lindsay Davenport was really big as well, representing my country and beating her in my very first Fed Cup experience. But beating Venus Williams here was just awesome. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
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)
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)
Safina is number one Apr 9, 2009
Last Updated: 08:11am 09 Apr 2009. R100 Free @ Piggs Peak. (iAfrica.com)
* Fourteen-year-old Keys marks WTA debut with victory Apr 8, 2009
Other former champions of the tournament include Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Steffi Graf, Lindsay Davenport, Monica Seles and Venus Williams. This story has been viewed 275 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Florida's Keys, 14, debuts with straight-sets win Apr 7, 2009
Madison Keys, 14,debuts with straight-sets upset in Florida - Tennis - SI.com. Posted: Monday April 6, 2009 4:06PM; Updated: Monday April 6, 2009 6:00PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
14-year-old Keys makes WTA debut with win Apr 7, 2009
"You just really had to move your feet.''Other ranked players in the field include No. 12 Caroline Wozniacki, No. 16 Dominka Cibulkova, who lost in last year's final to Maria Sharapova, and 43rd-ranked Daniela Hantuchova.In other early matches, Kateryna Bondarenko of the Ukraine beat Barbora Zahlavova Strycova of the Czech Republic 7-6 (2), 6-2.This year's tournament, being played at Sawgrass Country Club, has been downsized to go with its new sponsor and a move to a new site.The tournament,... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Serena, Venus cruise at Key Biscayne Mar 29, 2009
No American teenager is being heralded as a future Grand Slam champion, and former No. 1 Lindsay Davenport said the situation is worrisome. We dont really have anyone right now, Davenport said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Nadal blows away Murray for Indian Wells title Mar 23, 2009
" Nadal added the championship to the Australian Open title he won earlier this year, and avenged a loss to Murray, a 21-year-old Scot, in the Rotterdam final. Zvonareva added the singles trophy to the one she won in doubles with Victoria Azarenka a day earlier. Zvonareva had beaten Azarenka in their singles semifinal. No. 6 Zvonareva joined Lindsay Davenport as the only women to win the singles and doubles title at Indian Wells in the same year. Davenport did it twice, in 1997 and 2000. In the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Nadal downs Murray to take Indian Wells title Mar 23, 2009
Zvonareva joined Lindsay Davenport as the only women to win the singles and doubles title at Indian Wells in the same year. Davenport did it twice, in 1997 and 2000. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Former world No.1 Clijsters may make a comeback Mar 19, 2009
What we saw with Martina Hingis and Lindsay Davenport, who came back, is that their best level is probably good enough to win a tournament, and win some matches against the top players, he said. If she is fully fit then I am sure that her best level would be good enough to be competitive. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- 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)
Slumping Ivanovic selects Kardon as new coach Feb 12, 2009
The 47-year-old Kardon was the former coach of Martina Navratilova, Lindsay Davenport, Mary Pierce and Jennifer Capriati. Ivanovic parted ways with her former mentor Sven Groeneveld. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
TENNIS MAILBAG: Nadal's gracefulness, Henin's viewpoint Feb 12, 2009
Clijsters has already, apparently, consulted with Lindsay Davenport re: combining a resumed career with motherhood. And in Henin's case, given what we know about her competitive resolve, I don't see how she watches the current WTA reality show and doesn't think to herself, I really ought to be back in the cast. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
