Serena off hook Nov 9, 2009
REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy: Serena Williams is expected to be allowed to play in January's Australian Open despite her US Open tirade. Grand slam administrator Bill Babcock is due to hand his recommendation to th 00004000 e grand slam committee, which is likely to announce the sanction in the next few days. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Mickelson leads HSBC Champions Nov 8, 2009
Ban unlikely for Serena Williams: Top-ranked Serena Williams will most likely receive a "significant" fine but no suspension for her U.S. Open tirade. Grand Slam administrator Bill Babcock is expected to give his recommendation to the Grand Slam committee, which probably will announce the sanction Monday or Tuesday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Pennetta, Schiavone Give Italy Commanding Fed Cup Lead Over U.S. Nov 8, 2009
Captain Mary Joe Fernandez was forced to go with the underdog team after both Venus and Serena Williams decided against playing this week. The Williams sisters completed their 2009 campaigns last week in the final of the Sony Ericsson Championships in Qatar, with Serena beating Venus for the season- ending title. (ABC 7 News, DC)
ITF prez: Ban unlikely for Serena for Open tirade Nov 8, 2009
ITF prez: Ban unlikely for Serena Williams for U.S. Open tirade - Tennis - SI.com ... The ITP president thinks Serena Williams will be fined by not suspended ... REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy (AP) -- The president of the International Tennis Federation thinks Serena Williams will receive a fine but not be suspended for her U.S. Open tirade. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Serena suspension unlikely, ITF president says Nov 8, 2009
Serena Williams suspension unlikely, ITF president says - ESPN ... "Of course it may not be significant for Serena Williams, who earns tens of millions.". (ESPN -- Tennis)
ITF chief: Ban unlikely for Serena Williams Nov 8, 2009
REGGIO CALABRIA, ITALY Top-ranked Serena Williams will most likely receive a significant fine but no suspension for her U.S. Open tirade, the president of the International Tennis Federation said ... Of course it may not be significant for Serena Williams, who earns tens of millions. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Glatch Will Open For U.S. In Fed Cup Final Nov 7, 2009
Glatch, ranked 132nd in the world, was forced into playing singles this week when world No. 1 American superstar Serena Williams announced her withdrawal from this week's final last week. The 20-year-old Glatch stunned Pennetta in 6-1, 6-1 fashion in the opening round at this year's French Open, but has dropped her last six matches overall at the WTA level. (ABC 7 News, DC)
C'mon Bart, where's the sex, drugs and rock'n'roll? Nov 7, 2009
Next you'll tell me Serena Williams isn't really 68 kilograms as it says in the WTA Tour guide. So why did Agassi fess up. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
ITF to rule on Serena's tirade within 2 weeks Nov 7, 2009
ITF ruling on Serena Williams' U.S. Open tirade expected within 2 weeks - ESPN. Updated: November 6, 2009, 12:46 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Ruling on Serena's Open tirade expected shortly Nov 7, 2009
Ruling on Serena Williams' U.S. Opentirade expectedsoon - Tennis - SI.com ... A ruling on Serena Williams' U.S. Open tirade is expected in the next two weeks ... REGGIO CALABRIA, Italy (AP) -- A ruling on Serena Williams' U.S. Open tirade is expected in the next two weeks. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Agassi pleads for compassion on '60 Minutes' Nov 6, 2009
Updated: November 5, 2009, 5:11 PM ET. Agassi responds to criticism. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Sam can win a slam, says doubles partner Nov 6, 2009
Stubbs said she did not feel Stosur truly believed she was worthy of grand slam success when beaten by eventual champion Svetlana Kuznetsova in a three-set semi-final at the French Open, but compelling evidence had been provided by defeats of Serena Williams, Dinara Safina, Caroline Wozniacki and Kuznetsova, among others, in the past year ... She blew four match points against Serena Williams in the first round in Sydney and lost to Elena Dementieva in the third round of the Australian Open,... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
JonWertheimTennis Mailbag The most compelling part of Andre Agassi's book, more mail. Nov 5, 2009
Serena Williams' best tennis is easily top-250 material on the men's side. And all men are just lucky she wasn't born male. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Serving up aces Nov 5, 2009
It was just her second outing at Wimbledon and the tall Russian took down top-seeded, two-time defending champion Serena Williams in straight sets, no less. She was also the third youngest womens winner at Wimbledon and the only Russian to win the title. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
It was a bad night to be a tapper on SYTYCD Nov 5, 2009
And as for those Matrix moves Well, Id say Neo and tennis go together about as well as Serena Williams and a fault-calling lineswoman. Ashleigh and Jakob: The saddest thing about Ashleigh and Jakobs segment wasnt the fact that Adam Shankman crazily critiqued Tony Meredith and Melanie LaPatin for showcasing Jakobs beautiful jete en tournant. (MSNBC -- News)
Prize money milestones Nov 4, 2009
By winning the singles and doubles at the 2009 Australian Open, Serena Williams became the first professional female athlete to pass the US$23mil mark in a single professional sports league. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Rock-n-Racquets at Stegeman Nov 4, 2009
World No. 1 Serena Williams and former University of Georgia four-time All-American John Isner will team up on-court together in Rock-n-Racquets, to be held at Stegeman Coliseum on Saturday, December 12 at 4 p.m. Williams and Isner will be joined by U.S. Open star and Marietta native Melanie Oudin and the 2009 Olympus U.S. Open Series champion Sam Querrey. Tickets go on sale Thursday at 8 a.m. Prices will be $37. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Serena sets single-season prize money mark Nov 3, 2009
Serena Williams sets single-season prize money mark with $6. 5 million - ESPN. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Serena Williams breaks WTA prizemoney record Nov 3, 2009
ST. PETERSBURG (Florida): Serena Williams has set the record for single-season prize money in womens tennis by topping US$6. 5mil in 2009. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Serena Sets Prize Money Record Nov 3, 2009
(Sports Network) - Serena Williams set a new single- season record on the WTA Tour by earning more than $6. 5 million in prize money this year. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Serena dumps Venus in two sets at WTA finale Nov 3, 2009
Serena Williams tops Venus Williams in WTA Championships finale - ESPN ... Ravi Ubha on Serena Williams' impressive win over her sister at the season-ending Sony Ericsson Championships finalTags ... Serena Williams, right, receives the trophy from Sheikha Hind Bint Hamad Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, daughter of the Emir of Qatar, after beating sister Venus at the WTA Tennis Championships. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Serena blames exhaustion for pullout Nov 3, 2009
DOHA: Serena Williams explained her decision to pull out of next week s Fed Cup final on Sunday, saying she was physically and mentally exhausted ... Im beat: Serena Williams reacts after beating sister Venus in the WTA Championships final in Doha on Sunday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Serena wins battle of sisters in Doha Nov 3, 2009
SIBLING RIVALRY: Serena Williams only dropped one set on her way to the WTA Championships and that was against big sister Venus in the round-robin stage REUTERS, DOHA Tuesday, Nov 03, 2009, Page 20. Ruthless Serena Williams underlined her dominance at the top of womens tennis on Sunday, completing her year in style with a 6-2, 7-6 defeat of big sister Venus in the final of the WTA Championships. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
JonWertheimInside Tennis The real reason behind Andre Agassi's admission of drug use. Nov 3, 2009
Serena Williams beat Venus Williams in the final and, more important, will finish the year ranked No. 1. Consider this a rare and much-needed dose of sanity. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
WTA Tour touts attendance, higher prize money Nov 3, 2009
"If we don't have healthy athletes, we can't have a level of product that we want,'' Allaster said on the last day of the season-ending Sony Ericsson Championships, where Serena Williams defeated sister Venus in the final. "That's why it was important in the roadmap that we scheduled breaks ... The Doha tournament, which featured the top eight women in the world, saw top-ranked Dinara Safina retire in her first match with a serious back injury, and No. 4 Caroline Wozniacki had to quit in her... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
All-Williams final goes to Serena again Nov 2, 2009
tennis Serena Williams bested big sister Venus again, winning, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4), yesterday in the season-ending Sony Ericsson Championships final in Doha, Qatar. It was Serena s fourth straight win over her sister. (Boston Globe)
WTA Tour: Player withdrawals down by a third Nov 2, 2009
The Doha tournament, which featured the top eight women in the world, saw top-ranked retire in her first match with a serious back injury, and No. 4 had to quit in her semifinal against Serena Williams. retired in the third set of her last round-robin mach on Friday, and alternate pulled out after playing one match. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Ljubicic ends title drought with Lyon GP triumph Nov 2, 2009
Ivan Ljubicic ends title drought with Lyon Grand Prix triumph - ESPN. Updated: November 1, 2009, 1:11 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Serena beats Venus to take WTA Championships Nov 2, 2009
DOHA: Serena Williams won her second career WTA Championship title on Sunday with a commanding 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) victory over sister Venus, a triumph which earned her a cool $1 ... Serena Williams won her second career WTA Championships with a commanding victory over sister Venus, a triumph which earned her $1. (India Times, India)
Serena Beats Venus For Doha Crown Nov 2, 2009
(Sports Network) - Serena Williams beat sister Venus in straight sets on Sunday to capture the title at the Sony Ericsson Championships. The second-seeded Serena notched a 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) triumph for her third title of 2009 and the 35th of her brilliant career. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Serena beats Venus for season-ending WTA title Nov 2, 2009
Serena Williams beats Venus in WTA championships final - Tennis - SI.com ... Serena Williams beat sister Venus 6-2, 7-6 (4) in the Sony Ericsson final ... Serena Williams leads sister Venus 13-10 in their head-to-head matchups. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
World No. 1 Serena cruises past sister Venus to take WTA title Nov 2, 2009
DOHA: Serena Williams won her second career WTA Championships yesterday with a commanding 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) victory over sister Venus, a triumph which earned her a cool US1 ... All in the family: Serena Williams (right) posing with her trophy alongside sister Venus after beating her in the final of the WTA Championships yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Agassi says he may have taken speed Nov 2, 2009
Check out the fashion choices Venus and Serena Williams made on and off the court. Take a look at a number of the players who found love -- at least temporarily -- with fellow tennis competitors. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Serena wins WTA Champs Nov 2, 2009
World number one Serena Williams ... Serena Williams won her second career WTA Championship title on Sunday with a commanding 6-2, 7-6 (7/4) victory over sister Venus, a triumph which earned her a cool 1. (iAfrica.com)
Serena Williams Withdraws From Fed Cup Final Nov 1, 2009
(Sports Network) - Serena Williams has decided to withdrawal from the Fed Cup final against Italy, the U.S. Tennis Association said on Saturday. Williams, who has not played in a Fed Cup event since 2007, will be replaced by Vania King for the November 7-8 matches. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Serena to face Venus in Doha final Nov 1, 2009
Serena Williams will be seeking to win the tournament for the second time, having also triumphed in 2001 ... Serena Williams will take on older sister Venus in final of season-ending WTA Championships in Qatar ... (CNN) -- New world No. 1 Serena Williams will take on her older sister and defending champion Venus in the final of the season-ending WTA Championships in Qatar on Sunday as injuries again took their toll on the world's top women tennis players. (CNN -- International)
Williams Sisters Nov 1, 2009
Serena Williams advanced after Caroline Wozniacki left with an abdominal injury ... Serena Williams won the other when Caroline Wozniacki quit because of an abdominal injury while trailing 6-4, 0-1. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Celebs, Lobbyists Among White House Guests Nov 1, 2009
Tennis star Serena Williams went to the White House in July to take part in an event and take a tour. Lobbyists and Democratic fundraisers Anthony and Heather Podesta made several visits, all with Obama aides. (Newsmax)
* Azarenkas injury assists Wozniacki Nov 1, 2009
In yesterdays semi-finals, world No. 1 Serena Williams, a class apart so far this week, was set to face White Group runner-up Wozniacki while sister Venus, who is through despite two defeats in three matches in the Maroon Group, was to play Jankovic. Venus crept in on a sets countback after already eliminated Svetlana Kuznetsova beat fellow Russian Elena Dementieva 6-3, 6-2 to leave three players tied on one win each. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
An All-williams Final At The Sony Ericsson Championships Nov 1, 2009
(Sports Network) - Serena Williams and her sister Venus will meet again in a championship final, as both advanced in very different ways during Saturday's semifinals at the $4. 55 million Sony Ericsson Championships. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Williams sisters to vie for WTA Championship title Nov 1, 2009
Serena Williams of the United States of America hits a return to Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark during their semi-final match at the WTA Tour Championships in Doha, Qatar, Oct. 31, 2009. S. Williams won to the final, when Wozniacki retired midway through the match. (Xinhuanet, China)
Game's old guard put on notice Nov 1, 2009
As much as Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters guarantee a welcome retro feel for women's tennis in 2010, and 11-time major winner Serena Williams represents the status quo, there is a youthful new European force emerging, headed by Wozniacki, sixth-ranked Victoria Azarenka and another 20-year-old, world No.10 Agnieszka Radwanska. The trio is part of a friendly gang of tongue-twisters that includes Sorana Cirstea of Romania and Slovakian Dominika Cibulkova, while surprise US Open semi-finalist... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
'Airplane!' actor gets Hollywood star Nov 1, 2009
Among the guests: Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates; Labor leader and Obama supporter Andrew Stern, president of the Service Employees International Union; and tennis star Serena Williams. The White House visitor records are online at /visitor-records. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Serena pulls out of Fed Cup final against Italy Nov 1, 2009
Serena Williams pulls out of Fed Cup final against Italy - ESPN. Updated: October 31, 2009, 5:00 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Sports news briefs: 11/1/09 Nov 1, 2009
Serena Williams will play big sister Venus in the final of the Sony Ericsson Championships in Doha, Qatar ... Serena Williams withdrew from the U.S. team that will face Italy in the Fed Cup final Saturday and next Sunday, deciding she needs to rest after a long season. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Ricketts vows Cubs will win a Series Oct 31, 2009
Tennis Venus, Jankovic, Wozniacki in semis Venus Williams joined Serena Williams in the semifinals of the WTA Sony Ericsson Championships along with Jelena Jankovic and Caroline Wozniacki in Doha, Qatar. Venus Williams, the defending champion, lost her first two group matches but advanced on sets when Svetlana Kuznetsova beat Elena Dementieva, 6-3, 6-2. (Boston Globe)
Venus reaches Doha semis as Kuznetsova wins Oct 31, 2009
Serena Williams will play Wozniacki in on semifinal on Saturday, and Venus Williams will face Jankovic at the same stage for the second straight year. Both Williams sisters had the day off after playing on the first three days. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Federer, Nadal upset over Agassis drug claim Oct 31, 2009
Womens world number two Serena Williams reacted to the news by plugging her own book. I dont even know what crystal meth is so, you know, thats what my reaction to it is. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Safina down for Brisbane meet amid injury doubts Oct 31, 2009
SYDNEY: Russias Dinara Safina, set to lose out to Serena Williams in the battle for the year-end number one ranking, has entered the Brisbane International from Jan 3-10, tournament officials said yesterday. Safina, 23, was included in a strong womens draw despite withdrawing from the WTA Championships in Doha with a back injury and doubts about her fitness for the Australian Open in Melbourne in mid-January. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Zvonareva bleeds from the nose, Wozniacki overcomes cramp Oct 31, 2009
DOHA: World number one Serena Williams marched into the semi-finals of the WTA Championships on Thursday with a comfortable win over Elena Dementieva while sister Venus kept her title hopes alive long after midnight. Serenas 6-2, 6-4 victory completed a 100% record for the American in Maroon Group and confirmed her as the first player through to the last four at the season-ending showpiece. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Friday's Sports In Brief Oct 31, 2009
Unbeaten Serena Williams had already reached the semifinals. COLLEGE FOOTBALL. (OregonLive, OR -- Sports)
Kuznetsova's loss puts Venus in WTA semifinals Oct 31, 2009
Unbeaten Serena Williams had already gained the semifinals ... Serena Williams will play Wozniacki in on semifinal on Saturday, and Venus Williams will face Jankovic at the same stage for the second straight year. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
The Sam and Dave show will stay on the road Oct 31, 2009
Semi-finals bound a triumphant Serena Williams after defeating Elena Dementieva in Doha ... Unbeaten Serena Williams became the first player to qualify for tonight's singles semi-finals at the year-end championships, through a 6-2, 6-4 defeat of recent nemesis Elena Dementieva ... Semi-finals bound … a triumphant Serena Williams after defeating Elena Dementieva in Doha. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Serena back on top Oct 30, 2009
DOHA: The anticipated duel in the desert for the world number one spot failed to materialise at the WTA Championships on Wednesday as Dinara Safina withdrew with a back injury to gift the prize to American Serena Williams. Safinas tearful exit after just two games of her first group match against Jelena Jankovic meant 11-time Grand Slam champion Serena was assured of ending the year top of the pile for the first time since 2002 even before she beat sister Venus later in a midnight thriller. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
VICTORY: Serena advances to Doha semis Oct 30, 2009
Serena Williams of U.S reacts to her win over Elena Dementieva of Russia during their WTA Tour Championships tennis match in Doha, Qatar. DOHA, Qatar (AP) became the first player to clinch a spot in the semifinals of the WTA Championships on Thursday, defeating Elena Dementieva 6-2, 6-4 for her third straight win in the tournament's round-robin group phase. (USA Today -- Sports)
Serena clinches semifinal spot at Sony Ericsson Oct 30, 2009
DOHA, Qatar (AP) -- Serena Williams became the first player to clinch a spot in the semifinals of the WTA Sony Ericsson Championships after defeating Elena Dementieva 6-2, 6-4 Thursday for her third straight win in the round-robin tournament. Williams was broken to trail 2-1 in the first set but won seven straight games to take control of the match. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Back injury could force Safina to miss Open Oct 30, 2009
She buried her head in her towel and was sobbing as she left the court, having ceded to Serena Williams the honour of ending the season in top spot. It's under question the beginning of the year, if I will be able to play in Australia, because when we speak with the doctors, it doesn't sound so nice,'' said Safina, who was embarrassed 6-0, 6-3 by Williams in this year's Open final. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
U.N.: Can halt violence against women Oct 30, 2009
Latest news, Latest News Headlines, news articles, news video, news photos - UPI.com (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Mad cow disease no longer a priority Oct 30, 2009
Serena Williams weiterhin makellos. Serena Williams. (Yahoo News -- Mad Cow Disease)
WTA Tour's 'roadmap' on right track, players, officials say Oct 30, 2009
Serena Williams of the USA, left, and sister Venus shake hands at the net after their match this week at the season-ending Sony Ericsson Championships in Doha, Qatar. TENNIS' 'WHEREABOUTS' RULE. (USA Today -- Sports)
Federer, Nadal upset by Agassi drug revelations Oct 30, 2009
Andy Roddick's view of Andre Agassi not changed by drug revelation - ESPN. Updated: October 29, 2009, 8:39 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Pujols: 'I want to be a Cardinal' Oct 30, 2009
Tennis Serena reaches Sony semifinals Serena Williams became the first player to clinch a spot in the semifinals of the WTA Sony Ericsson Championships in Doha, Qatar, defeating Elena Dementieva, 6-2, 6-4. Her sister Venus, the defending champion, stayed alive by beating Svetlana Kuznetsova, 6-2, 6-7 (3-7), 6-4. (Boston Globe)
After WTA pullout, Safina enters Brisbane event Oct 30, 2009
Dinara Safina enters Australian Open warm-up tournament at Brisbane - ESPN. Updated: October 29, 2009, 8:29 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Hey you -- the rude person! Oct 30, 2009
Serena Williams faced a $10,000 fine for her profane tirade against a U.S. Open at a lineswoman ... But the most primal part of me wanted to grab her phone, just as Kanye West snatched Taylor Swift's mic; I wanted to threaten to shove it down her throat, just as Serena Williams threatened the line judge with a tennis ball; and I wanted to yell j'accuse. (CNN)
Injured Safina loses No. 1 ranking to Serena Williams Oct 29, 2009
She lost this year's final to Serena Williams ... Serena Williams led Venus 4-1 and two breaks but let her come back and had to save a match point when serving at 6-5. (USA Today -- Sports)
