* Azarenkas injury assists Wozniacki Nov 1, 2009
Serbias Jelena Jankovic crushed leg-weary Caroline Wozniacki to reach the semi-finals of the WTA Championships, while American holder Venus Williams reached the last four on Friday without hitting a ball. On a day when calculators were needed to work out the various permutations in the two groups of four, Wozniacki deservedly also survived for the weekend. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Serena won't play in Fed Cup final against Italy Nov 1, 2009
Willliams will play sister Venus Williams in Sunday's final of the WTA championships in Doha, Qatar. She has been playing with her left thigh strapped in the season-ending tournament. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
It's Venus against Serena Nov 1, 2009
Defending champion Venus Williams and sister Serena will clash for the 23rd time in their careers on Sunday in the final of the 4. 55 million dollar WTA Championships. (iAfrica.com)
U.N.: Can halt violence against women Oct 31, 2009
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Venus reaches Doha semis as Kuznetsova wins Oct 31, 2009
WTA Sony Ericsson Championships: Venus Williams reaches Doha semifinals as Svetlana Kuznetsova wins - ESPN ... Venus Williams, the defending champion, lost her first two group matches but advanced on sets thanks to 's 6-3, 6-2 win over ... Venus Williams, Kuznetsova and Dementieva all finished with one win and two losses. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Kuznetsova's loss puts Venus in WTA semifinals Oct 31, 2009
Venus Williamsadvancesto WTAsemifinals - Tennis - SI.com ... Venus Williams has reached the semifinals of the Sony Ericsson Championships ... DOHA, Qatar (AP) -- The Williams sisters could be headed for a final matchup at the Sony Ericsson Championships after Venus Williams advanced to the semifinals along with Jelena Jankovic and Caroline Wozniacki on Friday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
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Meanwhile, Venus Williams retained some hope of a successful title defence with a three-set win over French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
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)
Serena reaches Doha semifinals with third win Oct 30, 2009
Dementieva, who rallied from a set down to beat Venus Williams in their opening match, didn't find her stride until trailing 2-0 in the second set, as the encounter failed to live up to their epic three-set Wimbledon semifinal - billed by many as the best women's match of the year. Dementieva won the longest game of the match after converting her fifth break point to make it 2-1, and the set went with serve until the last game. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Serena clinches semifinal spot at Sony Ericsson Oct 30, 2009
The win also means Venus Williams will remain in the tournament ... Dementieva, who rallied from a set down to beat Venus Williams in their opening match, didn't find her stride until trailing 2-0 in the second set. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
* Injured Safina pulls out of WTA Championships Oct 30, 2009
She was replaced in the White Group by compatriot and first alternate Vera Zvonareva, last years runner-up to Venus Williams. Serena Williams led Venus by 4-1 and two breaks but let her come back and had to save a match point when serving at 6-5. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Serena top of the world Oct 29, 2009
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Serena wins, but Venus loses opening match Oct 29, 2009
Real hot: Elena Dementieva of Russia takes a drink during her match against American Venus Williams at the WTA Championships in Doha on Tuesday. Dementieva won 3-6, 7-6, 6-2. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
* Heat-seeking Dementieva sends Venus crashing out Oct 29, 2009
Venus Williams of the US hits a return to Elena Dementieva of Russia during their WTA Tour Championships match in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday ... Venus Williams wilted in Qatars desert heat on Tuesday as feisty Russian Elena Dementieva staged a remarkable WTA Championships comeback to defeat the title-holder 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 6-2. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
JonWertheimTennis Mailbag Forget battle of sexes. Serena is impressive in her own right. Oct 29, 2009
Don't use the qualitative differences between men and women as justification for "hating on the WTA," as Venus Williams might put it. Nikolay Davydenko: 2010 Grand Slam champion, or solid and steady semifinalist. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
'I hate tennis': Andre Agassi's book adds to his tale Oct 29, 2009
It seems very interesting, to say the least," seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams said on Wednesday at the WTA Championships in Doha, Qatar. Calling Agassi "an icon of his sport," IOC president Jacques Rogge said, "If his admission would go together with the message to young athletes that it should not be repeated, then that would be useful. " The International Tennis Federation said the reference to the 1997 drug test was surprising but noted that it did not oversee... (India Times, India)
Injured Safina loses No. 1 ranking to Serena Williams Oct 29, 2009
She was replaced in the White Group by compatriot and first alternate , last year's runner-up to Venus Williams. Doha is the season-ending tournament for the top eight players in the world, and Safina faces a tough task in the offseason to be fit in time for the Australian Open in late January. (USA Today -- Sports)
Family buys Cubs, Wrigley for $845m Oct 28, 2009
Defending champion Venus Williams lost to Elena Dementieva in the first round of the elite, eight-player WTA Sony Ericsson Championships in Doha, Qatar. Victoria Azarenka made a successful tournament debut by defeating Jelena Jankovic, while second-ranked Serena Williams overcame Svetlana Kuznetsova. (Boston Globe)
Venus, Jankovic stumble at WTA Championships Oct 28, 2009
Venus Williams, JelenaJankovic lose at WTA Championships - Tennis - SI.com ... DOHA, Qatar (AP) -- Defending champion Venus Williams lost to Elena Dementieva 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-2 Tuesday in the first round of the WTA Sony Ericsson Championships ... Venus Williams took a quick 3-0 lead in the first set and looked set for a routine victory after breaking Dementieva again to start the second. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Report: Agassi used crystal meth, lied to ATP Oct 28, 2009
Report: Andre Agassi book says he used crystal meth - ESPN. Updated: October 27, 2009, 10:50 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Azarenka downs Jankovic in WTA Championships opener Oct 28, 2009
Defending champion Venus Williams, seeded seven, took on Russian fifth seed Elena Dementieva in another late match. Safina, who lost all three matches she played on her debut here in 2008, opens her campaigntoday against Danish teenager Caroline Wozniacki. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Venus loses, Serena wins in Doha » Oct 28, 2009
Venus Williams, Jelena Jankovic lose opener of WTA Championships - ESPN. Updated: October 27, 2009, 6:36 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Kyle Busch gets new crew chief Oct 28, 2009
The win gives her a share of the lead in the Maroon Group with Elena Dementieva, who rallied from a set and a break down to beat defending champion Venus Williams 3-6, 7-6 (6), 6-2. Victoria Azarenka made a successful tournament debut by defeating Jelena Jankovic 6-2, 6-3 to lead the White Group. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tennis: Dementieva sends Venus crashing at Doha tennis Oct 28, 2009
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Serena and Safina ready to battle for world supremacy Oct 27, 2009
Line em up: From left, Jelena Jankovic of Serbia, Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark, Serena Williams of the US, Dinara Safina of Russia, Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia, Elena Dementieva of Russia and Venus Williams of the US pose during the draw for the WTA Tour Championships at the Museum of Islamic Art conference centre in Doha on Sunday. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Russian front for Safina Oct 27, 2009
Just as damaging was her 6-1, 6-0 loss to Venus Williams in the Wimbledon semi-finals, a defeat which again illustrated her mental frailities. But Safina, with three claycourt titles to her name this year, taking her career total to 12, insists she has given up listening to her critics. (iAfrica.com)
Sony Ericsson Championships Commence Tuesday Oct 27, 2009
A second-seeded Serena will meet third-seeded French Open champ Svetlana Kuznetsova, while fifth-seeded Olympic gold medalist Elena Dementieva will encounter seventh-seeded Wimbledon runner-up Venus Williams and sixth-seeded Victoria Azarenka will face eighth-seeded Jelena Jankovic. Venus defeated Russian Vera Zvonareva in last year's Championships finale. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Tennis stars attend meet-the-press program in Doha Oct 27, 2009
Venus Williams of the United States reacts while attending a meet-the-press program organized by Sony Ericsson Championships Doha 2009 in Doha, Oct. 26, 2009. Tournament is scheduled to start from Oct. 27 at The Khalifa International Tennis Complex. (Xinhuanet, China)
Safina: Say whatever you want, I dont care anymore Oct 27, 2009
Just as damaging was her 6-1, 6-0 loss to Venus Williams in the Wimbledon semi-finals, a defeat which again illustrated her mental frailities. Some things Im like this, Im too open. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Top WTA players arrive for Sony Ericsson Championship 2009 draw ceremony Oct 26, 2009
Venus Williams of U.S. speaks at the draw ceremony of Sony Ericsson Championship 2009 at Qatar Museum of Islamic Art in Doha, Oct. 25, 2009. The top eight players of WTA rankings and top four doubles teams are taking part in this tournament which is set to commence on Oct. 27. (Xinhuanet, China)
Wimbledon confirm move to prize money equality Oct 20, 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)
Pennetta through in Linz Oct 17, 2009
Suarez Navarro, who defeated Venus Williams on her way to the 2009 Australian Open quarterfinals, failed to convert any of eight break points she held in the first set, while Kvitova broke at her ninth break-point opportunity to lead 6-5 and serve out for the first set. In the second set, Kvitova broke to lead 3-2 when Suarez Navarro double-faulted, but she lost her advantage when she double-faulted three times in succession to allow the Spaniard to level at 3-3. (iAfrica.com)
Glitz and glamour of Dolphins' owners bring NFL to new fans Oct 14, 2009
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, center, recruited several minority investors, including Serena and Venus Williams, who might be able to bring new fans to his team ... Says Venus Williams via e-mail, "It's a first step to introduce such a diverse group of people to ownership of a professional sports team, and hopefully it will lead to additional minority owners in the NFL." ... Venus Williams emphasizes that nothing boosts attendance more than winning, but she also writes, "I'm hopeful that the... (USA Today -- Sports)
FERGIE JOINS FRAY: Owners approve singer as limited partner Oct 14, 2009
Fergie, if she joins the Dolphins, would join Venus Williams and Serena Williams, Jimmy Buffett, Marc Anthony and Emilio and Gloria Estefan as limited partners. USA TODAY's Tom Pedulla that Ross is trying to reach out to new groups of fans and paint the Dolphins as a glitzy team in south Florida. (USA Today -- Sports)
Fins exec: No part-ownership deal with Fergie yet Oct 14, 2009
Musicians Gloria and Emilio Estefan and Marc Anthony and tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams subsequently bought small shares of the team. All attended the Dolphins' home opener last month, and Anthony sang the national anthem on Monday, when the Dolphins won their second game in a row by beating the 31-27. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NFL)
Fergie may join star-studded Dolphins group Oct 14, 2009
Musicians Gloria and Emilio Estefan and Marc Anthony and tennis stars Serena and Venus Williams subsequently bought small shares of the team. All attended the Dolphins home opener last month, and Anthony sang the national anthem Monday night, when the Dolphins won their second game in a row by beating the New York Jets 31-27. (MSNBC -- Sports)
JonWertheimInside Tennis Rafael Nadal's rash of injuries remind us the season is too long. Oct 13, 2009
Venus Williams was upset by Russian teenager Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova for the second time in a week. And Svetlana Kuznetsova returned from the deep freeze to win the Beijing title. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Tennis: Nadal advances in Beijing sending retiring Safin on his way Oct 10, 2009
Russia's sixth-seeded Svetlana Kuznetsova marched ahead with a routine win 6-3, 6-4 over talented Russian teen Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who earlier this week knocked Venus Williams out of the 6. 6-million-dollar mixed WTA/ATP event. (Channelnewsasia.com)
FSU official wants Bowden out after '09 Oct 7, 2009
Safina s loss wasn t the only upset in Beijing: Venus Williams fell to teenager Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, the second time in a week the Russian has beaten her. Golf Kuchar edges Taylor at Turning Stone Matt Kuchar won the Turning Stone Resort Championship in Verona, N.Y., besting Vaughn Taylor on the sixth hole of a sudden-death playoff. (Boston Globe)
No. 1 Safina goes down to open door for Serena Oct 6, 2009
Her fellow Russian Pavlyuchenkova got dropped the first set against Venus Williams, a week after beating her in Tokyo. But she won the second and held off the scrambling American in the third. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Safina upset could lead to Serena's rise to No. 1 Oct 6, 2009
Venus Williams fell to teenager Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 ... Venus Williams fell to teenager Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, the second time in a week the Russian has beaten her ... Venus Williams got off to a strong start against an 18-year-old opponent who defeated her in the second round in Tokyo last week. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Safina, Venus ousted from China Open Oct 6, 2009
Safina, Venus Williams ousted from China Open - Tennis- nbcsports ... Safina, Venus Williams ousted from China Open ... It wasn't the only surprise in the second round, with Venus Williams falling 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Safina, Venus out in Beijing tennis; Djokovic advances Oct 6, 2009
Third seed Venus Williams also crashed out of the tournament, losing for the second week in a row to talented Russian teen Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. On the men's side, Serbia's Novak Djokovic, the number two seed, dropped his serve once early against Romania's Victor Hanescu but worked out his jitters to take the match in straight sets, 6-3, 7-5. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Safina, Venus Exit Beijing In Second Round Oct 6, 2009
(Sports Network) - World No. 1 Dinara Safina and former top- ranked star Venus Williams were a pair of second-round upset victims Monday at the $4. 5 million China Open. (ABC 7 News, DC)
* Safina, Venus Williams stunned in Beijing Oct 6, 2009
Safina, Venus Williams stunned in Beijing ... Third seed Venus Williams also crashed out of the tournament, losing for the second week in a row to talented Russian teen Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, leaving the womens draw in Beijing in disarray ... The American eked out the first set, but Pavlyuchenkova, the world No. 39, remained undaunted, breaking Venus Williams to go up 3-1 in the second set and cruising to force the third-set decider. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Favourites win in Beijing Oct 5, 2009
Third seed Venus Williams of the United States advanced to the second round on Saturday. In other first round matches on Sunday, Russian seventh seed Vera Zvonareva beat Romania's Sorana Cirstea 6-2, 6-2, and Switzerland's Patty Schnyder got past Poland's Urszula Radwanska 6-4, 7-5. (iAfrica.com)
Safina, Serena Advance In Beijing Oct 5, 2009
Venus Williams is among those scheduled for second-round play on Monday. She is the third seed this week and will take on Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Sharapova lands Tokyo title as Jankovic quits Oct 4, 2009
Venus Williams wins first round match at China Open in Beijing. (CNN) -- Maria Sharapova landed the Toray Pan Pacific Open title in Tokyo on Saturday as her final opponent Jelena Jankovic was forced to retire injured in the first set. (CNN -- International)
Venus rallies for straight-sets win at China Open Oct 4, 2009
Venus Williams rallies for opening-round defeat of Vera Dushevina at China Open - ESPN. Updated: October 3, 2009, 10:23 AM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
French teen upsets Australias Stosur in Beijing Oct 4, 2009
Venus Williams advanced to the second round of the China Open with an uneven performance in her return to Beijing, where she won Olympic doubles gold with sister Serena last year. Venus, the world number three and third seed here, came onto centre court at the Olympic Tennis Centre with all guns blazing, but then had to dig deep in the second set to rally to defeat Russias Vera Dushevina, 6-2, 7-6 (7-1). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Venus Advances In China Oct 4, 2009
(Sports Network) - Venus Williams was among the first-round winners Saturday on the opening day of play at the China Open. The third-seeded Williams notched a 6-2, 7-6 (7-1) victory over Russia's Vera Dushevina. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Venus struggles through, Ivanovic out of China Open Oct 4, 2009
BEIJING, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) -- World number three Venus Williams struggled through the first round of the China Open on the first match day which was marred by Ana Ivanovic's withdrawal ... This was, I think, what caused me to have many small injuries this season," the 19-year-old added. The opening day became even spicier when Williams had to dig deep to win a dramatic opener against Russia's Vera Dushevina. It looked on course for another typical Williams-style win for Venus, who drew first blood... (Xinhuanet, China)
Oudin crashes out in qualifying round Oct 3, 2009
World No. 1 Dinara Safina, Serena and Venus Williams, and 2008 champion Jankovic are among the favourites. The mens competition starts on Monday, with world No. 2 Rafael Nadal the favourite in a field containing defending champion Andy Roddick and Serbias Novak Djokovic. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
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)
Tennis: Nadal and Safina headline China Open Oct 1, 2009
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Jankovic advances to semis at Pan Pacific Open Oct 1, 2009
Top-ranked Dinara Safina of Russia, Venus Williams and French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova all lost their opening matches Monday after first-round byes. 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. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Stosur humbled by Sharapova in Tokyo Sep 30, 2009
There have been a series of upsets at the tournament, with world No.1 Dinara Safina, No.3 Venus Williams and No.4 Elena Dementieva all ousted over the opening two days. 00004000. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Sharapova wins, Dementieva knocked out in Japan Sep 30, 2009
Top-ranked and defending champion Dinara Safina lost to Taiwanese qualifier Chang Kai-chen, and second-seeded Venus Williams lost to Russian qualifier Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova on Monday. Fourth-seeded Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark, trailing 5-0, was forced to retire with a 000007DF viral infection in the first set of her match against Aleksandra Wozniak of Canada, and fifth-seeded Svetlana Kuznetsova also lost Monday. (MSNBC -- Sports)
* Top seeds continue to fall in Japan Sep 30, 2009
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. A tournament, which began with nine of the worlds top 10, was down to just two before the close of play yesterday. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Another giant falls in Tokyo Sep 30, 2009
World number one Dinara Safina, second seed Venus Williams and French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova were all tripped up in their opening matches on Monday after first-round byes. 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)
Safina, Venus beat out by teenagers in Japan Sep 30, 2009
DinaraSafina, Venus Williams ousted by qualifiers in Japan - Tennis - SI.com ... Safina and Venus Williams were knocked out of the second round ... TOKYO (AP) -- Defending champion Dinara Safina and Venus Williams were knocked out of the second round by qualifiers at the Toray Pan Pacific Open on Monday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Dementieva Falls In Tokyo Sep 30, 2009
One day after the tournament's top two seeds -- Dinara Safina and Venus Williams -- were given an early exit, the No. 3 seeded Dementieva of Russia was handed a 6-2, 6-7 (3-7), 6-1 defeat at the hands of the Ukrainian Bondarenko on the hardcourts at Ariake Colosseum. Two more Russians were upset Tuesday, as sixth-seeded Vera Zvonareva was bested by compatriot Alisa Kleybanova, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, and No. 13 seed Nadia Petrova fell in straight sets to Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia, 6-2, 6-2. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Dementieva, Wozniacki Fall; Jankovic, Sharapova Advance In Tokyo Sep 30, 2009
One day after the tournament's top-two seeds -- Dinara Safina and Venus Williams -- were dealt early exits, the third-seeded Dementieva of Russia was handed a 6-2, 6-7 (3-7), 6-1 defeat at the hands of Ukrainian qualifier Kateryna Bondarenko, while a fourth-seeded Wozniacki was trailing Canadian Aleksandra Wozniak 0-5 in the first set when the Dane retired due to a viral illness on the hardcourts at Ariake Colosseum. Dementieva captured this event in 2006. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Lots of celebs at Dolphins' home opener Sep 23, 2009
"The team looks great besides the first play," Venus Williams tweeted, "but that was just bad luck.". The Dolphins' luck didn't improve _ they lost 27-23. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Colts rally to topple Dolphins Sep 22, 2009
The crowd included Serena and Venus Williams, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez, Jimmy Buffett and Colts rooter Tiger Woods. More Sports. (News & Observer -- Sports)
