Serena Williams regains No. 1 ranking with second-round win at China OpenOctober 6th, 2009 Serena wins at China Open to regain No. 1 rankingBEIJING — Serena Williams has reclaimed her world No.
Cornell uses trickery, interception to hold off Yale 14-12 in its Ivy League openerSeptember 26th, 2009 Cornell defeats Yale 14-12NEW HAVEN, Conn. — Anthony Ambrosi returned an interception 20 yards for a touchdown late in the third quarter and Cornell held on to defeat Yale 14-12 on Saturday.
Procter & Gamble features tennis' Serena Williams in lighthearted Tampax campaignSeptember 21st, 2009 Tennis' Serena Williams headlines Tampax adsCINCINNATI — The Procter & Gamble Co. is featuring tennis star Serena Williams in a lighthearted ad campaign for its Tampax brand that begins just weeks after her U.S.
Serena Williams remains unrepentant about her US Open outburstSeptember 14th, 2009 NEW YORK - American tennis star Serena Williams has said she won't apologize to the lineswoman for her outburst during her US Open semi-final defeat by Kim Clijsters. "An apology from me? Know many people yell at linespeople? Players, athletes get frustrated," The Mirror quoted Williams, as saying.
Serena Williams' US Open title defense ends with bizarre loss to Kim ClijstersSeptember 12th, 2009 Bizarre ending to Williams' title defense at OpenNEW YORK — Serena Williams' U.S. Open title defense ended in bizarre, ugly fashion Saturday night, when she was penalized a point on match point after yelling and shaking her racket in the direction of an official who called a foot fault.
Great Dane: Wozniacki defeats Wickmayer to make US Open finalSeptember 12th, 2009 Wozniacki wins to make first Grand Slam finalNEW YORK — Carolina Wozniacki has moved into her first Grand Slam final, with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Yanina Wickmayer at the U.S. Open. The No. 9 Wozniacki overcame an early break in the second set of the semifinals Saturday night in Armstrong Stadium and won the last four games to close out the win over the 50th-ranked player from Belgium.
Serena, Venus Williams move into 1st US Open women's doubles final since 1999September 10th, 2009 Williams sisters a win away from a Perfect 10NEW YORK — Maybe they should just hand the Williams sisters the trophy. A victory Thursday put Venus and Serena in their 10th Grand Slam doubles final.
Serena Williams wins in straight sets again to set up US Open semi against Kim ClijstersSeptember 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.
Serena Williams wins in straight sets to reach 4th round at US OpenSeptember 4th, 2009 Serena Williams reaches 4th round at US OpenNEW YORK — Defending champion Serena Williams has moved into the fourth round at the U.S. Open with another straight-set victory.
W. Illinois defeats Sam Houston St. 35-28September 3rd, 2009 W. Illinois defeats Sam Houston St. 35-28HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Western Illinois' Dre Gibbs rushed for 101 yards and the decisive touchdown, and the Leatherneck defense made a goal-line stand in the closing seconds to defeat Sam Houston State 35-28 Thursday in the season opener for both teams.
For openers, Federer, Serena Williams enjoy easy wins; Clijsters romps in return to New YorkSeptember 1st, 2009 Federer, Serena win to begin Open title defensesNEW YORK — Roger Federer and Serena Williams began their U.S. Open title defenses Monday with easy wins in matches that will probably stick only in the memories of the players they beat.
Venus and Serena Williams win fourth Wimbledon doubles championshipJuly 4th, 2009 Williams sisters win Wimbledon doubles titleWIMBLEDON, England — Venus and Serena Williams have won their fourth women's doubles title at Wimbledon by beating Rennae Stubbs and Samantha Stosur of Australia 7-6 (4), 6-4. The doubles final began a few hours after Serena beat Venus for the singles championship Saturday.
Ferrero gets Wimbledon wild card along with teens Robson, Glatch, 08' junior champ DimitrovJune 8th, 2009 Juan Carlos Ferrero given Wimbledon wild cardLONDON — Former top-ranked player Juan Carlos Ferrero of Spain has been given a wild card for Wimbledon. The 2003 French Open champion received a spot in the draw along with 2008 Wimbledon and U.S.
Sharapova beats Dubois 6-4, 6-2 in 1st round of Aegon ClassicJune 8th, 2009 Sharapova beats Dubois at Aegon ClassicBIRMINGHAM, England — Maria Sharapova has beaten Stephanie Dubois 6-4, 6-2 in the first round of the Aegon Classic. Returning after being out 10 months due to shoulder surgery, Sharapova hit strong groundstrokes and solid serves on Monday.
2nd-seeded Serena Williams rallies to advance to 4th round at French OpenMay 30th, 2009 Serena Williams reaches 4th round at French OpenPARIS — Serena Williams rallied to reach the fourth round of the French Open on Saturday, beating Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez of Spain 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. The second-seeded Williams seemed to have trouble dealing with her opponent's serve-and-volley tactics, and piled up plenty of unforced errors.
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