Nadal, Djokovic into last four at China Open Oct 10, 2009
Peng, who beat top seeds Jelena Jankovic and Maria Sharapova onher road to the last eight, broke Petrova's first serve for a 2-0 lead in the opening set, but Petrova broke back in the fourth gameto level the match. At 6-5, Petrova threatened to close up the set earlier while forcing a break point in the 10th set on Peng's serve, but the 23-year-old Chinese girl, who produced an impressive display of baseline work, held serve and won the following tiebreak at 7-5. (Xinhuanet, China)
Tennis: Nadal advances in Beijing sending retiring Safin on his way Oct 10, 2009
Petrova upset soon-to-be world number one Serena Williams on Thursday to reach the quarters, while Peng beat three-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova. Marion Bartoli heroically turned the tables as Russian seventh seed Vera Zvonareva served for a two-set victory, the Frenchwoman coming through to triumph 3-6, 7-5, 6-2 after more than two hours. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Jets acquire Browns' troubled Edwards Oct 9, 2009
Maria Sharapova was eliminated from the China Open on Wednesday, losing to Peng Shuai of China 6-2, 6-4 in Beijing. Svetlana Kuznetsova moved into the quarterfinals by defeating Alona Bondarenko of Ukraine 6-3, 4-6, 6-0. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Petrova Ousts Serena In Beijing Oct 9, 2009
Friday's quarterfinals will pit fourth-seeded Russian Elena Dementieva against Radwanska, sixth-seeded Svetlana Kuznetsova versus fellow Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Zvonareva against Bartoli and Petrova versus giant-killer Peng Shuai, who shocked former world No. 1 and defending Beijing champion Jelena Jankovic in the second round and former top-ranked star and last week's Tokyo titlist Maria Sharapova in the third round this week. Dementieva captured an Olympic gold medal at this same... (ABC 7 News, DC)
Nadal sets up Safin showdown Oct 9, 2009
Petrova, the 13th seed from Russia, will play Peng Shuai in the last eight after the Chinese player defeated Maria Sharapova on Wednesday. In other third round women's matches, local player Zhang Shuai did not delight her home fans again, losing 6-1, 6-4 to Frenchwoman Marion Bartoli, while Beijing Olympic bronze medalist Vera Zvonareva of Russia and 12th seed Agnieszka Radwanska from Poland also advanced. (Xinhuanet, China)
Peng Shuai sends Sharapova packing in China, Joker in quarters Oct 8, 2009
BEIJING: A tired Maria Sharapova bowed out in the third round of the US$6 ... Unbelievable: Peng Shuai celebrates after beating Maria Sharapova in the third round of the China Open in Beijing yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Acting head of USOC to step down Oct 8, 2009
Kubica said: "I have a special connection with this team because in 2005 I won the World Series by Renault. This gave me the chance to test with the team ... which led to my debut in Formula One." TENNIS - At Beijing, Maria Sharapova was eliminated from the China Open on Wednesday, losing to Peng Shuai of China 6-2, 6-4. Svetlana Kuznetsova moved into the quarterfinals by defeating Alona Bondarenko of Ukraine 6-3, 4-6, 6-0. (Erie Times-News, PA)
* Peng Shuai shocks Sharapova Oct 8, 2009
THE UPSETTER: After she eliminated Jelena Jankovic on Tuesday, world No. 53 Peng Shuai sailed into the quarter-finals by beating Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-4 REUTERS , BEIJING Thursday, Oct 08, 2009, Page 20. Peng Shuai of China celebrates winning match point against Maria Sharapova of Russia in the third round of the China Open in Beijing yesterday ... A tired Maria Sharapova bowed out in the third round of the US$6. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
FSU president says Bowden’s job safe Oct 8, 2009
Maria Sharapova was eliminated from the China Open tennis tournament, losing to Peng Shuai, 6-2, 6-4, in Beijing. Nikolay Davydenko advanced in the men s field, easily beating Philipp Kohlschreiber, 6-1, 6-0. (Boston Globe)
Sharapova out, Dementieva and Djokovic advance Oct 8, 2009
BEIJING, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova did not continue her top form as she crashed out of the 4. 5 million U.S. dollars China Open WTA tournament on Wednesday. (Xinhuanet, China)
Sharapova, Wozniak eliminated from China Open Oct 8, 2009
Maria Sharapova falls in straight sets at China Open - Tennis - SI.com ... world No. 1 Maria Sharapova was eliminated from the China Open ... BEIJING (AP) -- Maria Sharapova was eliminated from the China Open on Wednesday, losing to Peng Shuai of China 6-2, 6-4. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Gonzalez to return as Marlins’ manager Oct 7, 2009
Maria Sharapova rallied for a 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 7-5 win over Victoria Azarenka, and Peng Shuai upset defending champion Jelena Jankovic, 4-6, 7-5, 6-2. Fourth-seeded Elena Dementieva beat Melinda Czink, 6-4, 6-3. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
* Serena back at No. 1, Nadal survives scare Oct 7, 2009
Russians Maria Sharapova and Elena Dementieva advanced to the round of 16 in the womens draw, as did their countryman Marat Safin, on a day of blinding A-list star power at the Olympic tennis center. Williams, the second seed in Beijing and current world No. 2, breezed past Russias Ekaterina Makarova, 6-3, 6-2, into the round of 16, ensuring that her name will be atop the WTA rankings when the new list is issued on Monday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Sharapova advances at China open Oct 7, 2009
BEIJING, Oct. 6 (Xinhua) -- Maria Sharapova of Russia outlasted ninth seed Victoria Azarenka ofBelarus 6-3, 6-7 (5), 7-5 to reach the last 16 of the China open WTA/ATP tournament here on Tuesday. Maria Sharapova of Russia jubilates after the second round match of women's singles against Victoria Azarenka of Belarus at China Open 2009 in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 6, 2009 ... Victoria Azarenka of Belarus returns the ball during the second round match of women's singles against Maria... (Xinhuanet, China)
Serena Returns To No. 1 Oct 7, 2009
Meanwhile, seventh-seeded Russian Vera Zvonareva zipped past Italian Francesca Schiavone 6-3, 6-0 and former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova, fresh off her title in Tokyo last week, upended ninth-seeded Belarusian Victoria Azarenka 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 7-5 at the Olympic Green Tennis Center. Sharapova will battle China's Peng Shuai on Wednesday. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Tennis: Serena reigns supreme as Nadal survives tennis scare Oct 7, 2009
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Serena back on top Oct 7, 2009
Maria Sharapova, who was handed her first title since her return from injury when Jankovic withdrew in Tokyo last Saturday, mounted a sensational fight back from 5-2 down in the third set to beat ninth seed Victoria Azarenka 6-3, 6-7, 7-5. The match isnt over until we shake hands, said the Russian. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Serena Williams regains No. 1 ranking Oct 6, 2009
Former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova rallied to keep her impressive comeback alive with a thrilling 6-3, 6-7 (5), 7-5 win over Victoria Azarenka of Belarus. Sharapova, who last week won the Toray Pan Pacific in Tokyo for her first tournament victory since returning from a 10-month injury layoff, recovered from a 2-5 deficit in the final set, winning five games in a row as ninth-ranked Azarenka struggled to find a response. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Falling Stars Oct 6, 2009
Consider Maria Sharapova, who won her first event of the year over the weekend in Tokyo, after missing 10 months with a shoulder injury and struggling to find her form this summer. With any luck, Sharapova will build on this win and take some confidence into the offseason and then Australia, an event she won in 2008. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Safina, Venus Exit Beijing In Second Round Oct 6, 2009
Jankovic was last week's Japan Open runner-up to Maria Sharapova. Another quality second-rounder on Day 4 will pit ninth-seeded Belarusian Victoria Azarenka against the former No. 1 Sharapova. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Weekend Sports In Brief Oct 5, 2009
TOKYO (AP) Maria Sharapova won her first tournament since returning from a 10-month injury layoff when Jelena Jankovic retired because of an arm injury in the first set of the Toray Pan Pacific final Saturday. Sharapova was up 5-2 at Ariake Colosseum when the seventh-seeded Serb took a timeout to have her right arm examined by the trainer. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Moodie shoots 64 for Navistar lead Oct 4, 2009
Maria Sharapova advanced to the semifinals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament on Thursday in Tokyo with a 6-4, 7-5 win over Iveta Benesova. Former No. 1 Sharapova served to go up 6-5 in the final set and then broke Benesova to close out the match in 1 hour, 39 minutes and set up a semifinal against Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland, who defeated Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia, 6-3, 6-1. (News & Observer -- Sports)
* Aussies crush England to reach final Oct 4, 2009
QUEEN OF TOKYO: Maria Sharapova won her first tournament since shoulder surgery, while Viktor Troicki set up a final showdown with Gilles Simon in Bangkok AFP , CENTURION, SOUTH AFRICA Sunday, Oct 04, 2009, Page 20. Englands Tim Bresnan is clean bowled by Australia pace man Brett Lee for 80 runs during their ICC Champions Trophy semi-final match at Centurion in South Africa on Friday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
French teen upsets Australias Stosur in Beijing Oct 4, 2009
Maria Sharapova, who won the Pan Pacific Open in Japan on Saturday, has a first round bye in Beijing. Jelena Jankovic, who was due to play in Beijing, withdrew from the final against Sharapova with an arm injury. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
West held out of James-O'Neal debut Oct 4, 2009
Tennis Sharapova prevails as Jankovic retires Maria Sharapova won her first tournament since returning from a 10-month injury layoff when Jelena Jankovic retired because of an arm injury in the first set of the Toray Pan Pacific final in Tokyo. Sharapova was up, 5-2, when Jankovic, the seventh seed, took a timeout to have her arm examined by a trainer. (Boston Globe)
Jankovic's Retirement Gives Sharapova Tokyo Title Oct 4, 2009
(Sports Network) - Russian Maria Sharapova beat seventh-seeded Jelena Jankovic via retirement to capture Saturday's final at the $2 million Pan Pacific Open. Sharapova was ahead 5-2 in the first set when the Serbian called it quits due to a right wrist injury. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Injury setback for Jankovic's Doha bid Oct 4, 2009
The Serbian former world No.1 was forced to quit with severe pain in her right arm when trailing 2-5 against Russia's Maria Sharapova in Tokyo on Saturday, putting her bid to defend the China Open in jeopardy. "My wrist and the whole arm this moment is in pain, it's swollen," she said before leaving for China. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sharapova beats Jankovic to win Pan Pacific Open Oct 3, 2009
Crowd favourite Maria Sharapova captured her first title since her injury lay-off by beating Jelena Jankovic to win the Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament on Saturday. The 22-year-old Russian, who returned to action in May after a right shoulder injury, won the battle between the former world number ones to regain the title she won in 2005, when the Serbian seventh seed retired with an arm injury at 5-2. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Sharapova wins Japan final as Jankovic retires Oct 3, 2009
Maria Sharapova wins as Jelena Jankovic retires in Japan final - ESPN. Updated: October 3, 2009, 1:58 AM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Sharapova wins first title since return Oct 3, 2009
Itsuo Inouye / APMaria Sharapova won the Pan Pacific Open on Saturday ... Check out images of Maria Sharapova's career on, off court ... TOKYO - Maria Sharapova won her first tournament since returning from a 10-month injury layoff when Jelena Jankovic retired because of an arm injury in the first set of the Toray Pan Pacific final Saturday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Sports Briefs Oct 3, 2009
The Georgia native followed that up with an even better run at Flushing Meadows, defeating fourth seed Elena Dementieva and another former No. 1, Maria Sharapova. Taiwans Chang Kai-chen also lost yesterday but not before giving Shahar Peer a fright by taking the first set. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* Sharapova will play Jankovic in Pan Pacific final Oct 3, 2009
Crowd favorite Maria Sharapova overcame a second-set loss of form to beat Agnieszka Radwanska yesterday and set up a final against Serbias Jelena Jankovic in the Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament. The Russian held her composure to storm back from 0-2 down in the final set to complete a 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 victory over the Pole. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Jankovic, Sharapova To Battle In Tokyo Final Oct 3, 2009
(Sports Network) - Serbian Jelena Jankovic and Russian Maria Sharapova, a pair of former world top-ranked players, reached the final at the $2 million Pan Pacific Open. The seventh-seeded Jankovic downed 15th seed Li Na of China, 6-4, 6-3, while Sharapova took out 11th seed Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland, 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 Friday on the hardcourts at Ariake Colosseum. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Sharapova claims Tokyo title as Jankovic retires Oct 3, 2009
Maria Sharapova wins Tokyo title after Jelena Jankovic retires - Tennis - SI.com ... TOKYO (AP) -- Maria Sharapova won her first tournament since returning from a 10-month injury layoff when Jelena Jankovic retired because of an arm injury in the first set of the Toray Pan Pacific final Saturday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Oudin crashes out in qualifying round Oct 3, 2009
The Georgia native was the early story at Flushing Meadows with her upset wins over fourth-seeded Elena Dementieva and former No. 1-ranked Maria Sharapova. Oudin also made the fourth-round at Wimbledon, knocking off another former No. 1 Jelena Jankovic on the way. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Jankovic strolls through in Pan Pacific tennis open Oct 3, 2009
TOKYO: Former world number one Maria Sharapova overcame a mid-match slump to grind out a 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 victory over Polands Agnieszka Radwanska at the Pan Pacific Open yesterday, setting up a final against Serbias Jelena Jankovic. Seventh seed Jankovic had earlier overpowered Chinas Li Na 6-4, 6-3 in the days first semi-final at the US$2mil tournament in Tokyo. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Maria Sharapova wins Tokyo title after Jankovic retires Oct 3, 2009
TOKYO: Former world number one Maria Sharapova won the Pan Pacific Open after Jelena Jankovic retired with a wrist injury in Saturday's final. The Russian was leading 5-2 when seventh seed Jankovic called for the trainer to tape up her wrist and the Serb managed just two more points after a medical timeout before throwing in the towel. (India Times, India)
Wimbledon confirm move to prize money equality Oct 3, 2009
Please activate cookies in order to turn autoplay off. Women to receive same rewards as men for first time. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Tennis: Sharapova beats Jankovic to win Pan Pacific Open Oct 3, 2009
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* Sharapova breezes past Czech in Tokyo Oct 2, 2009
Maria Sharapova breezed past Iveta Benesova of the Czech Republic at the Pan Pacific Open yesterday to stay on course for a potential final showdown against Jelena Jankovic. The Russian former world No. 1 shrugged off a service break deficit in each set before scoring a 6-4, 7-5 victory to advance. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
JonWertheimTennis Mailbag Another reason to admire Roger Federer and more from the 'bag. Oct 2, 2009
Let's say the WTA realizes the good moment and turns the end-of-the-year tournament into a 12-player field with four wild cards -- Kim Clijsters, Justine Henin, Maria Sharapova and Melanie Oudin -- as well as Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Dinara Safina, Elena Dementieva, Caroline Wozniacki, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Victoria Azarenka and let's say Flavia Pennetta. Fans, media. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Jankovic beats Li to reach Pan Pacific final Oct 2, 2009
The seventh-seeded Serbian will next meet winner of the other semifinal between Maria Sharapova and Agnieszka Radwanska. Jankovic, the highest seeded player left in the singles draw, broke four times and dropped serve twice. (Xinhuanet, China)
Recovering Sharapova into Tokyo semifinals Oct 2, 2009
Maria Sharapova intoToray Pac Pacific Opensemis - Tennis - SI.com ... Maria Sharapova advanced to the semifinals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open ... TOKYO (AP) -- Maria Sharapova advanced to the semifinals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Thursday with a 6-4, 7-5 win over Iveta Benesova. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
A stroll for Maria Oct 2, 2009
TOKYO: Former world number one Maria Sharapova stormed into the Pan Pacific Open semi-finals by outfoxing Czech Iveta Benesova 6-4, 7-5 on Thursday ... A breeze: Maria Sharapova of Russia returns a shot to Iveta Benesova of the Czech Republic during their womens singles quarter-final match in the Pan Pacific Open tennis tournament in Tokyo Thursday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Jankovic advances to semis at Pan Pacific Open Oct 1, 2009
Former top-ranked Maria Sharapova, 25th in the world following a layoff after shoulder surgery last October, was to play Iveta Benesova of the Czech Republic later Thursday. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Sharapova, Jankovic reach last eight at Pan Pacific Open Oct 1, 2009
TOKYO, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Former world number one Maria Sharapova cruised into the quarterfinals at the Pan Pacific Open after beating fellow Russian Alisa Kleybanova on Wednesday. The world 25th-ranked Sharapova, who won here in 2005, came back from one set down to win 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 over Kleybanova, who is ranked 29th in the world. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Sharapova keeps Tokyo hope alive Oct 1, 2009
Maria Sharapova of Russia celebrates her win over her compatriot Alisa Kleybanova in their womens singles third round match at the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo yesterday ... Maria Sharapova recovered from a slow start yesterday to advance to the quarter-finals of the Pan Pacific Open with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over compatriot Alisa Kleybanova. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Sharapova, Jankovic move into last eight at Tokyo event Oct 1, 2009
TOKYO: Former world number one Maria Sharapova continued her salvage operation at the Pan Pacific Open by screeching into the quarter-finals yesterday. Wearing a pink dress, the Russian beat compatriot Alisa Kleybanova 2-6, 6-2 6-2 - to the relief of Tokyo organisers after a flood of early upsets at the US$2mil event. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Sharapova drops first set, rallies at Pan Pacific Oct 1, 2009
Maria Sharapova reachesToray Pan Pacificquarterfinals - Tennis - SI.com ... Maria Sharapova recovered from slow start to beat Alisa Kleybanova 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 ... TOKYO (AP) -- Maria Sharapova recovered from a slow start Wednesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Toray Pan Pacific Open with a 2-6, 6-2, 6-2 win over compatriot Alisa Kleybanova. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Sharapova wins, Dementieva knocked out in Japan Sep 30, 2009
TOKYO (AP) -Maria Sharapova easily beat Samantha Stosur of Australia 6-0, 6-1 Tuesday in the second round of the Toray Pan Pacific Open. The former top-ranked Russian, who has been struggling since returning from a 10-month injury layoff, will next face Alisa Kleybanova, who defeated sixth-seeded Vera Zvonareva 3-6, 6-4, 6-2. (MSNBC -- Sports)
IMG signs Chinese tennis star Li Na Sep 30, 2009
"We are very pleased to have Li Na as an IMG client," said Max Eisenbud, IMG senior vice president who will mange Li Na and is also the long time manager of Maria Sharapova. "She has been one of the most successful players in China's history and in 2009 became Asia and China's No. 1 player with a world ranking of No. 16. She has been largely hailed as being instrumental in advancing the sport within China," Mr. Eisenbud said. (Xinhuanet, China)
* Top seeds continue to fall in Japan Sep 30, 2009
Former world No. 1 Maria Sharapova had no such problems, however, powering into the last 16 in Tokyo with an almost flawless 6-0, 6-1 victory over Australias Samantha Stosur. Current No. 1 Dinara Safina, second seed Venus Williams and French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova all lost their opening matches on Monday after first-round byes. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Stosur humbled by Sharapova in Tokyo Sep 30, 2009
Australia's Samantha Stosur has made a swift exit from the second round of the Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo, humbled 6-0 6-1 by former world No.1 Maria Sharapova on Tuesday. The 12th seeded Stosur had no answer for Sharapova's serve, with the 2005 champion here firing seven aces and hitting 71 per cent of first serves to end the match in just 57 minutes at the Ariake Colosseum. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Another giant falls in Tokyo Sep 30, 2009
Former world number one Maria Sharapova had no problems, however, powering into the last 16 in Tokyo with a faultless 6-0, 6-1 victory over Australias Samantha Stosur ... Big in Japan: Maria Sharapova signing autographs for Japanese fans after winning her match against Australias Samantha Stosur in the second round of the Pan Pacific Open yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Cobb: What has Oudin done for us? Oh, so much Sep 26, 2009
For many tennis fans, the big names in women s tennis Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Steffi Graf, the Williams sisters, Maria Sharapova, to name a few have always seemed part of the tennis elite. Out of reach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Oudin serves up first pitch for Braves Sep 20, 2009
Oudin has gone from relative obscurity to a household name for many after shocking Elena Dementieva and Maria Sharapova and going all the way to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open earlier this month. "I never thought about all the attention I might get," Oudin said. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Tennis star Oudin to endorse AirTran Sep 19, 2009
She defeated No. 4-ranked Elena Dementieva, Maria Sharapova (No. 29) and Nadia Petrova (No. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Serenas rage didn't overshadow Clijsters run Sep 17, 2009
The third round marked the end of the U.S. Open campaigns for No. 1 Dinara Safina and No. 29 Maria Sharapova. By the fourth round, only seven of the top 15 women's seeds remained in the draw. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Big Upsets, Serena Tirade Highlight Wacky Open Sep 17, 2009
The 17-year-old Georgia native became the talk of the tournament by fighting back to stun fourth-seeded Elena Dementieva in the second round, former champion Maria Sharapova in the third, and 13th-seeded Nadia Petrova in the fourth. The tenacious teen dropped the first set against her seeded Russian counterparts before showing a boatload of guts to come back in all three outings. (ABC 7 News, DC)
One surprise after another at wild U.S. Open Sep 16, 2009
who knocked off Maria Sharapova and others on the way to the quarterfinals. One of the reasons we follow sports is because of their unscripted nature: You might think you know whos going to win and you might think you know whats going to happen but you never really know. (MSNBC -- Sports)
WTAs top 20 players expected on our shores in February Sep 16, 2009
KUALA LUMPUR: The womens tennis stars, including US Open champion Kim Clijsters, Maria Sharapova and Jelena Jankovic, may play in Malaysia when the country joins the Sony Ericsson WTA (Womens Tennis Association) tour calendar in February. The Lawn Tennis Association of Malaysia (LTAM) in collaboration with promoters Carbon Media Management and th Youth and Sports Ministry will host the Malaysian Tennis Classic 2010 at the Bukit Kiara Equestrian and Country Resort from Feb 22-28. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Don't judge women by their covers Sep 15, 2009
If Maria Sharapova suddenly declared membership of the Sapphic sisterhood, it's unlikely she'd lose sponsors. Rather than cries of ''She's not a real woman'', we'd likely hear ''Can we watch. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
THE END OF THE BEGINNING: Expect to see a lot more of Oudin Sep 15, 2009
She took down Elena Dementieva, Maria Sharapova and Nadia Petrova here. In fact, I'd argue that Caroline Wozniacki is not quite as talented as some of those names and plays a game that is less big. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
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)
Wimbledon confirm move to prize money equality Sep 15, 2009
Please activate cookies in order to turn autoplay off. Women to receive same rewards as men for first time. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
