Big Upsets, Serena Tirade Highlight Wacky Open Sep 17, 2009
They became only the third women's doubles team in the Open Era to corral double-digit Grand Slam titles, joining Martina Navratilova and Pam Shriver (20) and Natasha Zvereva and Gigi Fernandez (14). Another pleasant story at the Open was 19-year-old Yanina Wickmayer, who, along with Clijsters, gave the tiny country of Belgium half of the four women's semifinalists. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Serena apologizes to Open line judge for tirade Sep 15, 2009
There were widespread calls for her to say something more contrite, as icons of the sport including Martina Navratilova weighed in over the weekend. Monday morning, 36 hours after the on-court confrontation, Williams -- through the USTA -- released an "amended" statement she said was intended to clarify her feelings. (ABC News)
Serena, LeBron, Jordan and Risk-Reward Sep 14, 2009
From llie Nastase through three of Serenas idols, John McEnroe, Martina Navratilova and Monica Seles, vehement arguments with the officials is nearly as much a part of the game as the baselines. Her idols all had meltdowns as severe as Serenas, but they werent as badly timed. (Slate)
Book portrays diversity of sports for spectators north of Boston Sep 13, 2009
Tennis stars such as Serena Williams and Martina Navratilova have passed though Ferncroft Country Club in Middleton to play for the Boston Lobsters. Equestrian matches draw crowds to Hamilton during the Myopia Horse Show and to Hampton Falls, N.H., for the Jumper Classic. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Williamses reach doubles final at U.S. Open Sep 11, 2009
A 10th Grand Slam title would put the Williamses halfway to the record shared by Pam Shriver and Martina Navratilova. On a day when both teams struggled in wind topping 20 mph, the Williamses faced two set points against them in the first set. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Saturday Night Live -- At The Open Sep 7, 2009
On the air (radio), Tennis Channel analysts Jimmy Connors and Martina Navratilova talked about how it looked as if Isner was cramping. They also said the match might be decided by one of the players veering from their power arsenals that saw John (yes, he;s 6;9; not 6;7;, and just to further illuminate for the expert who was loudly standing to our right, it takes at least seven points - not six - with an edge of two to win a tiebreak) spank 38 aces and 18 forehand winners to 20 and 11 for Andy. (Multichannel News)
3-Dot Lounge: A pocketful of Posey options Sep 5, 2009
Saturday, September 5, 2009. (09-04) 17:53 PDT -- Buster Posey's arrival sounds like a splendid decision by the Giants, and it is - unless you're manager Bruce Bochy. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Williamses win » Sep 5, 2009
NEW YORK -- found herself in a time warp Friday, playing against a left-handed serve-and-volley specialist who had a game that brought back memories of Martina Navratilova, even if the talent wasn't at that level ... "I even used to like Martina Navratilova and John McEnroe. But I couldn't play more opposite than them. I love groundstrokes. I love rallies. I love hitting the ball.". (ESPN -- Tennis)
Jenkins: 3-dot Lounge Sep 5, 2009
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Williams sisters reach 4th round of US Open(update) Sep 5, 2009
"I even used to like Martina Navratilova and John McEnroe. But I couldn't play more opposite than them. I love groundstrokes, I love rallies, I love hitting the ball.". Williams, bidding for her fourth U.S. Open title, next meets 22nd-seeded Daniela Hantuchova, who defeated American Vania King 6-2, 6-2. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Bruce Jenkins' U.S. Open preview Sep 1, 2009
How to watch: ESPN2 takes over the weekday evening coverage as it replaces the USA Network, but it's interesting that Ted Robinson has joined Connors and Martina Navratilova on the Tennis Channel, which will go head-to-head against ESPN2 in afternoon coverage and owns exclusive rights to the night schedule Saturday and Sunday (after which Robinson will return to his 49ers broadcasting duties). Score points for ESPN with John McEnroe, Mary Carillo and Bud Collins in its stable, but Chris Fowler,... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Serena looking to match King with 12 Slam titles Aug 29, 2009
"The Williams sisters just take it to another level when they are playing the Slams," observed Martina Navratilova, who won 18 Grand Slam singles titles. "The Williams sisters look at it as an opportunity," added Navratilova, part of Tennis Channel's announcing team at the U.S. Open. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Know your tennis? Try this U.S. Open quiz Aug 29, 2009
a.) Martina Navratilova. b.) Chris Evert. (MSNBC -- Sports)
'Open' Season in N.Y. Aug 24, 2009
Speaking of hall of famers, Tennis' on-air Open team is led by analysts Martina Navratilova and Jimmy Connors and host Bill Macatee, who together will call matches from the main court at Arthur Ashe Stadium and other courts. Tennis will operate from atop Louis Armstrong Stadium, overlooking the common area, fountains, Court of Champions and Unisphere. (Multichannel News)
Agassi, Clijsters suit up for World Team Tennis Aug 3, 2009
" While Agassi played for the Sacramento Capitals from 2002-04, Michael Chang and former No. 1 Kim Clijsters will make their WTT debuts this month. Chang will play for the Capitals, and Clijsters, who plans to return to the WTA tour after a two-year retirement, will suit up for two matches with the St. Louis Aces. They'll join stars Serena Williams (Washington, D.C.), Venus Williams (Philadelphia), Maria Sharapova (Newport Beach), Martina Navratilova (Boston) and John McEnroe (New York) in the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Williams sisters - best ever? Jul 31, 2009
People immediately brought up Jackie Joyner and Marion Jones, along with assorted basketball stars and a couple of tennis athletes who were capable in every sport they tried, Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King. Just say, for the sake of argument, that you agree with Bollettieri. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
> Sport's great comebacks Jul 31, 2009
Last Upd: 09:13am 30 Jul 2009. R3,000 free @ Prestige Casino. (iAfrica.com)
Ginepri tops Querrey for 3rd ATP title Jul 27, 2009
July 21: Playing in her 20th season with World Team Tennis, Martina Navratilova says her knees are still good and her body is holding up well. Slideshow. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Series of sports movies plucked from left field Jul 27, 2009
William Klein's "The French" goes behind the scenes at the 1981 French Open - Bjorn Borg and Jimmy Connors handling their fans, Chris Evert getting her sore feet taped up, Martina Navratilova and Ilie Nastase joking around and, of course, a John McEnroe meltdown. Perhaps the most compelling figure is the forgotten Yannick Noah, who would win the French Open two years later and is now a pop singer in France. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
All that, and longevity, too Jul 26, 2009
Even the great Martina Navratilova recently lamented, "They play in the playoffs but not the regular season." In a way, though, that's the point. The Williamses have the confidence and wherewithal to step away from tennis, more than delighted to interrupt their routine. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Furloughs no laughing matter Jul 26, 2009
Retired Bee sportswriter Ken Robison must've been in tennis heaven this past week watching John McEnroe and Robert Kendrick square off against Martina Navratilova and Raquel Kops-Jones. Page 2 isn't the same without you, big guy. (Fresno Bee)
No one wins when athletes say goodbye before it's time to leave Jul 25, 2009
Martina Navratilova is still playing competitive tennis past the age of 50. Saw her just the other day; she has a better physique than most American teenagers. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Lobsters win, but pushed out of playoffs by Kastles Jul 23, 2009
In those two matches, Hall of Famer Martina Navratilova took the place of Kops-Jones. I m confident in this team, how they ve played together, said Uttam. (Boston Globe)
One for the ages from Watson Jul 22, 2009
In tennis Martina Navratilova won the last of her US Open titles in the mixed doubles in 2006 when she was a month away from her 50th birthday and in swimming Dana Torres competed for the United States in last years Beijing Olympics the first American swimmer to compete in five Olympics winning aged 41 three silver medals. Currently Lance Armstrong at 37 is competing in sports most gruelling event, the Tour de France, and so far he has held his own with the very best in the time-trials and... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
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)
This time, it's a golfer whose dream defied age Jul 20, 2009
" Other aging athletes didn't have to settle for second. In 1986, Jack Nicklaus captured the last of his record 18 major golf titles at 46, rallying on the back nine at Augusta National to win the Masters. That same year, 54-year-old Bill Shoemaker won his fourth Kentucky Derby, riding longshot Ferdinand to a last-to-first dash to become the oldest jockey to take the Run for the Roses. Baseball's Nolan Ryan pitched the sixth no-hitter of his career at 43 -- then threw another the following year.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Watson shows age is just a number Jul 20, 2009
Watson shows again that age is just a number - British Open 2009- nbcsports. Watson shows again that age is just a number. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Serena Williams Plays World Team Te... Jul 20, 2009
This year Serena and her sister Venus, Andre Agassi, Martina Navratilova, John McEnroe, Michael Chang, Anna Kournikova, Maria Sharapova and Kim Clijsters will play. These stars are teamed with tour players and promising pros. (Suite101.com)
Navratilova: Williamses must hurry Jul 17, 2009
NEW YORK (AP) -Martina Navratilova says the Williams sisters need to hurry to match her record of nine Wimbledon singles titles. The 29-year-old Venus lost to Serena at Wimbledon this month, keeping her at five. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Martina remains a smash Jul 17, 2009
Raven Klaasen beat Jan-Michael Gambill, 7-5, in the super tiebreaker as the Lasers improved to 9-0, but the reason they were close to defeat was partially because of Martina Navratilova. The 52-year-old Navratilova was who most everyone came to see. (Boston Globe)
Navratilova: Williamses must hurry to match me Jul 16, 2009
Martina Navratilova: Williamses better hurry to matchher titles - Tennis - SI.com ... NEW YORK (AP) -- Martina Navratilova says the Williams sisters need to hurry to match her record of nine Wimbledon singles titles. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Youthful Buzz outrun legend Jul 16, 2009
ALBANY -- Tennis legend Martina Navratilova met the New York Buzz players over dinner on Monday night and felt every bit of her 52 years. "They're very young," Navratilova said with a smile. (Albany Times Union)
Navratilova in town to face Buzz tonight Jul 15, 2009
ALBANY - Tennis great Martina Navratilova will be at SEFCU Arena at 7:30 tonight playing for the Boston Lobsters, a World Team Tennis squad facing the New York Buzz. Navratilova won 18 Grand Slam singles titles before retiring from the tour in 2006. (Albany Times Union)
Martínez agrees to deal with Phillies Jul 15, 2009
Martina Navratilova lost both matches she played - mixed doubles and women s doubles - as the Lobsters fell to the New York Buzz, 21-17, in overtime in Albany, N.Y., in World TeamTennis. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Racing for local entertainment dollars Jul 14, 2009
Among the athletes to attend the school are Bruce Jenner, Martina Navratilova, Mia Hamm, Terrell Owens, Walter Payton and Bart Conner. Most of the visitors in 2008 came from outside the county and spent an average of $528. (AZCentral -- Business)
The Thrill List Jul 11, 2009
In the , Fabrice Santoro is on, but Martina Navratilova is not. Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe are absent from my , but Paul Coffey and Pavel Bure are in full stride, virtually scooting up the ice. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Perianu Joins Women's Tennis Staff Jul 11, 2009
She has played World Team Tennis events with the Boston Lobsters Team (2006), where she was coached by Anne Smith and Martina Navratilova. Perianu graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a bachelor of arts degree in 2005 with a French major and a minor in health and exercise science. (Baylorbears.com)
Serena Williams goes from All-England to New England Jul 10, 2009
Were Williams to surpass her, the two who are tied for fourth are the estimable Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova with 18. For now, Williams is content to chase King s mark. (Boston Globe)
Garber » Jul 7, 2009
Martina Navratilova, 18-time Grand Slam champion: It happened so fast. First, we're talking about will he ever win another Grand Slam and why can't he win the French, and now he's about to break the record. (ESPN -- Tennis)
SINGLES QUEEN: Serena beats Venus for third Wimbledon crown Jul 7, 2009
King predicts Serena will pass her dozen Slams and might even approach the 18 singles majors that both Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert won. "Many people think Serena could be the greatest of all time, but you have to pay a price," cautions King. (USA Today -- Sports)
Williamses are two very different peas in a pod Jul 5, 2009
One that should be compared with Martina Navratilova v Chris Evert or even Federer v Nadal. Yet, after another brutal yet not-quite-compelling struggle between the sisters on the game's biggest stage, the question lingered: Why does an all-Williams armwrestle lack the edge of other great rivalries. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Rank stupidity, says Serena Jul 5, 2009
Having regained the type of grand slam dominance that had her win the non-calendar grand slam in 2002-2003, Williams was asked if she could match Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert, who both won 18 grand slam titles. She also trails Margaret Court (24), Steffi Graf (22), Helen Wills Moody (19) and Billie Jean King (12) on the all-time list. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
WIMBLEDON Venus' concession: Serena was 'too good' Jul 5, 2009
WIMBLEDON / Venus' concession: Serena was 'too good. Article:WIMBLEDON / Venus' concession: Serena was 'too good':/c/a/2009/07/04/SPK218J1T9. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Agassi, Clijsters, Chang ready for Team Tennis Jul 4, 2009
They'll join stars (Washington, D.C.), (Philadelphia), (Newport Beach), Martina Navratilova (Boston) and John McEnroe (New York) in the league King started in 1974. "We always get good players," King said. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Buzz offer a cool event Jul 4, 2009
The first two are Venus Williams and Martina Navratilova, who will face the Buzz this season. The third is air conditioning. (Albany Times Union)
Area is buzzing with titles Jul 4, 2009
By COMMENTARY First published in print: Friday, July 3, 2009. They can keep their "Titletown" moniker. (Albany Times Union)
Agassi set to participate in World Team Tennis Jul 3, 2009
They'll join stars Serena Williams (Washington, D.C.), Venus Williams (Philadelphia), Maria Sharapova (Newport Beach), Martina Navratilova (Boston), Anna Kournikova (St. Louis) and John McEnroe (New York) in the league King started in 1974. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Useless Knowledge: Grand Slam's a slam dunk Jul 3, 2009
Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova; 19. Martina Navratilova; 20. (Montana Standard, MT)
Great things happen on the Fourth of July Jul 2, 2009
July 4, 1987: Tennis legend Martina Navratilova captured her sixth consecutive Wimbledon singles title. On July 4, 1919, Jack Dempsey KOd defending champion Jess Willard in four rounds to become the heavyweight champion of the world. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
Lobsters swim in uncharted waters Jul 2, 2009
They re selling three hours of your time to see, over the course of the four-week season, Williams, or the Lobsters Martina Navratilova, or one of the tens of other WTA and ATP players trying to get a league that started in 1973 to work again. The catalyst for the Boston Lobsters - a misnomer; Middleton is 21 miles north of the city - is Bahar Uttam, the team s CEO.. (Boston Globe)
Amezaga to get left knee reevaluated Jul 2, 2009
Steadman is known for his work with Olympic skiers like Bode Miller and Picabo Street, but he has helped athletes in all sports, from basketball's Kobe Bryant to football stars Terrell Davis and John Elway to tennis legend Martina Navratilova. Steadman is also familiar with baseball players as he examined New York Mets outfielder Carlos Beltran's bruised knee on Tuesday. (MLB.com -- Florida Marlins)
Murray clips Wawrinka Jun 30, 2009
Venus came into the match having won 29 consecutive sets at Wimbledon, the longest such streak since Martina Navratilova won 40 in a row in 1982-85. No. 8-ranked Victoria Azarenka beat No. 10 Nadia Petrova 7-6 (5), 2-6, 6-3, and she'll face Serena Williams on Tuesday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
* THE WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONSHIPS: Scream queens are getting worse, Chris Evert says Jun 30, 2009
Nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova believes the scream queens are gaining an unfair advantage and Evert agrees with her. Evert, winner of 18 Grand Slam singles titles, said a particular concern was that the noise from grunters often appeared to increase on key shots. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Federer reaches quarterfinals at Wimbledon Jun 30, 2009
"Ivanovic said she didn't yet know the extent of the injury. She hasn't reached a Grand Slam quarterfinal since winning the 2008 French Open and briefly claiming the No. 1 ranking.No. 3-seeded Venus dominated from the start, taking a 5-0 lead before Ivanovic finally won a game 27 minutes into the match. Venus came into the match having won 29 consecutive sets at Wimbledon, the longest such streak since Martina Navratilova won 40 in a row in 1982-85.Williams next plays Radwanska, who took... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Venus, Serena win Jun 30, 2009
Venus came into the match having won 29 consecutive sets at Wimbledon, the longest such streak since Martina Navratilova won 40 in a row in 1982-85. Williams next plays No. 11-seeded Agnieszka Radwanska, who took advantage of some shaky moments by 17-year-old Melanie Oudin, a qualifier from Marietta, Ga. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Evert: Women's 'grunting' getting out of hand Jun 30, 2009
Evert stopped short of joining former rival Martina Navratilova in labelling the practice as cheating, but agreed it had reached unacceptable levels. Evert. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Newsweek: Why Wimbledon's roof is a great idea Jun 30, 2009
I also remember a pivotal match against Martina Navratilova later in my career where we played in the rain. It was miserable; my glasses got rain on them and fogged up, and I lost the match 10-8 in the third set. (MSNBC -- Sports)
THAT'S WHAT YOU SAY Jun 29, 2009
I can't believe this list does not mention Martina Navratilova (right) or Steffi Graf. Didn't Martina win this tournament more than any other person. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Jankovic blames women's problems Jun 29, 2009
" The way she ground out the win showed Williams that no situation was completely hopeless and she has never looked back. Two successive Wimbledon titles followed and a third is well within her reach. If she does lift the aptly named Venus Rosewater Dish again this year, she will become the first woman to complete a hat-trick of Wimbledon titles since Steffi Graf in 1993. She would also move within one title of Graf's total of seven and within three of record-holder Martina Navratilova. Yet... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Screamers under fire Jun 29, 2009
Nine-time Wimbledon champion Martina Navratilova believes the scream queens are gaining an unfair advantage and Evert, her one-time great rival, agrees with her. Evert, winner of 18 Grand Slam singles titles in the 1970s and 80s, said a particular concern was that the noise from grunters often appeared to increase on key shots. (iAfrica.com)
Tennis grunters distract rivals: Evert Jun 29, 2009
Evert says when she was playing against Australian pair Evonne Goolagong-Cawley and Margaret Court and other big names such as Martina Navratilova, "there was nothing but good sportsmanship". "You went to shake hands, you said nice match, it was very cordial. But the grunting, it's definitely an issue," she said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Oudin's win stirs American tennis optimism Jun 28, 2009
WIMBLEDON, England - It never takes very long here to be reminded how much of a catty-to-carnivores world womens tennis has become since the days when Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova would share bagels before going out to Centre Court to settle another championship fortnight. For me, that moment occurred upon arrival at the credential desk early Saturday afternoon, when an American junior girl, also checking in, commented to her coach how much makeup her young countrywoman appeared to... (MSNBC -- Sports)
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)
Maria Sharapova shrugs off shock setback Jun 26, 2009
It didn t bother me, said 25-year-old Dulko who defeated former great Martina Navratilova here in 2004. The Argentine needed five match points to seal her victory. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
I Do . . . I Sue Jun 25, 2009
MARTINA Navratilova has been hit with a multimillion-dollar lawsuit in Florida by a former lover who claims the tennis great wed her, then cruelly dumped her eight years later. Toni Layton wants a share of the four luxury homes the Wimbl 00004000 edon champ bought dur ing their time together. (New York Post -- Gossip)
