Errani and Pennetta set up all-Italian final at Palermo Open

September 23rd, 2009 MANCHESTER - Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is planning to open an Italian restaurant called Rosso in the city next month. It is said that Ferdinand, who is now known as "Chef" is planning a star-studded launch for his new business venture, The Daily Star reports.

September 16th, 2009 Roger Federer arrives in Italy for Davis CupGENOA, Italy — Top-ranked Roger Federer has arrived in Italy to play for Switzerland in the Davis Cup. The Swiss team had left Federer the option to decide on his plans after his loss to Juan Martin del Potro in Monday's U.S.

September 8th, 2009 Serena Williams sets up SF against Kim ClijstersNEW YORK — Defending champion Serena Williams has advanced to the U.S. Open semifinals, setting up a showdown against Kim Clijsters.

August 16th, 2009 Safina beats tired Pennetta to reach Cincy finalMASON, Ohio — The world's top-ranked women's tennis player easily beat one of its most worn-out. Dinara Safina needed only 56 minutes to eliminate Italy's Flavia Pennetta 6-2, 6-0 on Saturday.

August 15th, 2009 Clijsters' comeback hits bump _ loss to SafinaMASON, Ohio — Kim Clijsters' comeback ran into a No. 1 problem. Playing her first tournament in more than two years, the Belgian couldn't keep up with the world's top-ranked player on Friday.

August 13th, 2009 Pennetta upsets Venus Williams at CincinnatiMASON, Ohio — When Venus Williams needed to make a shot, she couldn't come close. Williams dumped routine shots into the net or hit them long throughout a 7-6 (2), 6-4 loss to Italy's Flavia Pennetta on Thursday, the first major upset at the Cincinnati Open.

August 13th, 2009 Pennetta upsets Venus Williams in CincinnatiMASON, Ohio — When Venus Williams needed to make a shot, she couldn't come close. Williams dumped routine shots into the net or hit them long throughout a 7-6 (2), 6-4 loss to Italy's Flavia Pennetta on Thursday at the Cincinnati Open.

August 10th, 2009 Pennetta wins LA Women's Tennis title over StosurCARSON, Calif. —Flavia Pennetta took advantage of error-prone Samantha Stosur for a 6-4, 6-3 victory in the LA Women's Tennis Championships on Sunday, giving the Italian her second title of the year.

August 9th, 2009 61 errors doom Sharapova in Carson semifinalsCARSON, Calif. —Maria Sharapova went down in a hail of errors, worn out from eight matches in 12 days as she tries to make her way back to the top of women's tennis after shoulder surgery.

July 25th, 2009 Top-ranked Safina reaches Slovenia Open finalPORTOROZ, Slovenia — Top-ranked Dinara Safina has reached her seventh final of the year by beating Alberta Brianti of Italy 6-4, 6-3 at the Slovenia Open. Safina had little difficulty in ousting the 107th-ranked Brianti in 1 hour, 34 minutes on Saturday.

July 24th, 2009 Safina beats Camerin to make Slovenia semifinalsPORTOROZ, Slovenia — Top-ranked Dinara Safina has reached the semifinals of the Slovenia Open by beating beat Maria Elena Camerin of Italy 6-3, 6-0. The Russian broke twice in the first set and three times in the second, dropping serve only once in the match on Friday.

July 10th, 2009 Wozniacki, Martinez Sanchez reach Swedish finalBASTAD, Sweden — Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki beat Flavia Pennetta 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 Friday to reach the Swedish Open final for the first time. Wozniacki will play unseeded Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez in Saturday's final.

July 10th, 2009 Martinez Sanchez reaches Swedish Open finalBASTAD, Sweden — Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez beat Gisela Dulko 7-5, 6-4 Friday to reach the Swedish Open final. She will play top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark or Flavia Pennetta of Italy.

June 20th, 2009 Manassero, 16, youngest British Amateur championFORMBY, England — Matteo Manassero completed a dominant week at Formby Golf Club by winning the British Amateur, making the 16-year-old the youngest player and first Italian to win golf's oldest amateur tournament. Manassero seized control toward the end of the morning round to take a 3-up lead, then pulled away from Sam Hutsby of England to win, 4 and 3.

May 24th, 2009 PARIS - Ana Ivanovic opened her title defence with a two hours struggle to overcome Italian Sara Errani 7-6 (7-3), 6-3 in the French Open here Sunday. The eighth-seeded Serb who missed the past few weeks due to a leg injury, was made to fight by the number 44 in their first meeting.