Federer, Nadal in opposite halves of US Open drawAugust 27th, 2009 Federer, Nadal on opposite sides of Open drawNEW YORK — Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal could meet in the U.S. Open final for the first time.
Wimbledon champion Serena Williams visits White HouseJuly 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON — It was tennis before baseball for President Barack Obama on Tuesday. Before heading off to St.
Roger Federer returns to No. 1 in rankings, overtaking Rafael Nadal, after Wimbledon winJuly 6th, 2009 Federer returns to No. 1 with Wimbledon winWIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer is back at No.
Sampras arrives to watch Federer play Roddick in Wimbledon finalJuly 5th, 2009 Sampras arrives to watch Wimbledon final
WIMBLEDON, England — Pete Sampras has arrived at the All England Club to watch Roger Federer and Andy Roddick play in the men's final at Wimbledon. Federer is trying to win his 15th Grand Slam title on Sunday, which would better Sampras' mark by one.
Serena Williams beats big sister Venus in Wimbledon final for third timeJuly 4th, 2009 Serena beats sister Venus in Wimbledon finalWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams has won her third Wimbledon title, beating sister Venus Williams 7-6 (3), 6-2 in the final. The second-seeded Serena also beat Venus in the 2002 and '03 Wimbledon finals, but lost to her older sibling in last year's championship match at the All England Club.
Serena Williams saves a match point, rallies to beat Dementieva in Wimbledon semifinalJuly 2nd, 2009 Serena rallies to advance to Wimbledon finalWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams has rallied to beat Elena Dementieva 6-7 (4), 7-5, 8-6 and reach the Wimbledon final for the second year in a row. The two-time Wimbledon champion saved a match point with a backhand volley while trailing 5-4 in the third set of Thursday's semifinal.
Serena Williams beats Victoria Azarenka to join sister Venus in Wimbledon semifinalsJune 30th, 2009 Serena Williams joins Venus in Wimbledon semisWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams is back in the Wimbledon semifinals after beating Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 6-2, 6-3. Williams broke the eighth-seeded Azarenka for a 5-3 lead in the second set and then served out the match at love Tuesday, converting her first match point with a forehand winner.
Serena Williams dismisses Daniela Hantuchova to reach Wimbledon quarterfinalsJune 29th, 2009 SWilliams reaches Wimbledon quarterfinalsWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams has reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals after defeating Daniela Hantuchova 6-3, 6-1. The second-seeded Williams lost just two points on her first serve Monday and broke Hantuchova five times to complete the win in 56 minutes.
Meeting Mandela my dream, says FedererJune 27th, 2009 LONDON - Swiss tennis star Roger Federer, chasing his 15th Grand Slam title at this season's Wimbledon, has expressed a desire to meet former South African President Nelson Mandela. The five-time Wimbledon champion once the tournament is over, he would appreciate a chance to shake hands with Mandela.
Venus Williams stretches Wimbledon winning streak to 17 matches by beating Suarez NavarroJune 27th, 2009 Venus Williams moves into 4th round at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Venus Williams has powered her way into the second week of Wimbledon, defeating Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain 6-0, 6-4 Saturday to reach the fourth round. Williams is trying to become the first woman since Steffi Graf in 1991-93 to win three consecutive titles at the All England Club.
Andy Roddick beats Igor Kunitsyn 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 at WimbledonJune 25th, 2009 Roddick reaches 3rd round at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Andy Roddick has advanced to the third round at Wimbledon by beating Igor Kunitsyn 6-4, 6-2, 3-6, 6-2. Playing on sunny Court 1, the No.
Federer eases past Garcia-Lopez in straight sets to reach 3rd round at WimbledonJune 24th, 2009 Federer eases into 3rd round at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer has beaten Guillermo Garcia-Lopez of Spain in straight sets to reach the third round at Wimbledon. The five-time champion had early breaks in each set for a comfortable 6-2, 6-2, 6-4 victory Wednesday.
Dinara Safina and Venus Williams are among featured players on today's Wimbledon scheduleJune 23rd, 2009 Safina, Venus Williams on Wimbledon schedule todayWIMBLEDON, England — Women's top seed Dinara Safina and No. 3 Venus Williams are among the featured players on Tuesday's Wimbledon schedule.
New roof open at Wimbledon as Roger Federer begins bid for 6th titleJune 22nd, 2009 Federer begins bid for 6th Wimbledon titleWIMBLEDON, England — So far, Wimbledon's new roof is keeping the rain away. The retractable roof was open Monday when five-time champion Roger Federer stepped onto the lawn for the opening match on Centre Court.
Serena Williams uses powerful serve in straight-sets win to reach 2nd round at WimbledonJune 22nd, 2009 Serena Williams advances to 2nd round at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams has advanced to the second round of Wimbledon by beating Neuza Silva of Portugal 6-1, 7-5. Williams breezed through the first set and then relied on her powerful serve in the second.
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