Dementieva beats Sharapova; clinches Rogers Cup
Dementieva reaches Rogers Cup final with straight-set win over Serena Williams
Safina tops rankings despite latest Grand Slam setbackHAMBURG - Dinara Safina of Russia maintained her top spot in the women’s tennis rankings issued Monday by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) after she yet again failed to get a first career Grand Slam title at Wimbledon. Serena Williams wins another major title, but still chasing true Grand SlamWIMBLEDON, England — Even with three of the last four major titles in hand, Serena Williams is still a bit upset about the one that got away. Sister Slam: Serena beats Venus in all-Williams final for 3rd Wimbledon, 11th major titleWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams kept telling herself she was facing just another foe in the Wimbledon final Saturday, just another woman who hits the ball quite hard, just another player trying to deny her a Grand Slam title. Serena beats big sister Venus in straight sets for 3rd Wimbledon title and 11th SlamWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams fell to her knees on the grass, eyes closed, arms raised, and threw back her head. Another sister act: Serena beats Venus in straight sets for third Wimbledon title, 11th SlamWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams fell to her knees on the grass, eyes closed, arms raised, and threw back her head. Venus Williams faces little sister Serena in 4th Wimbledon final at All England ClubWIMBLEDON, England — Venus Williams is just about the perfect older sibling: She supports Serena endlessly, protects her fiercely and even lets her pick which bedroom she wants when they’re on the road. Where does Venus draw the line? At Grand Slam championships. The sisters face each other again in a major final, meeting Saturday for the Wimbledon title for the fourth time. Federer tops Haas to reach Wimbledon men’s final; He’ll face Andy Roddick or Andy MurrayWIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday by beating Tommy Haas of Germany 7-6 (3), 7-5, 6-3. Roger Federer faces Tommy Haas, Andy Roddick vs. Andy Murray in Wimbledon men’s semis todayWIMBLEDON, England — Wimbledon’s men’s semifinals are today, with five-time champion Roger Federer facing Tommy Haas of Germany and two-time finalist Andy Roddick playing Andy Murray. Federer is closing in on a record 15th Grand Slam championship, while Murray is seeking to become the first British men’s winner in 73 years. All in the family: Serena and Venus to meet in fourth all-Williams final at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — For the eighth time in 10 years, the Wimbledon women’s trophy will be lifted by a Williams. Family affair: Serena struggles, Venus breezes, setting up all-Williams final at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Richard Williams refuses to watch his daughters Venus and Serena play each other. Says he simply can’t bear to see it, no matter the setting, no matter the stage. Serena- Venus face-off, yet again, Wimbledon 2009 Finals
Serena through to Wimbledon finalLONDON - Dinara Safina is all that stands in the way of a fourth Williams sisters Wimbledon final after second seed Serena Williams held off Russian Elena Dementieva 6-7 (4-7), 7-5, 8-6 in their semi-final Thursday. Serena Williams saves match point and overcomes Dementieva to reach Wimbledon final againWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams saved a match point and overcame Elena Dementieva 6-7 (4), 7-5, 8-6 in a riveting contest Thursday to advance to the Wimbledon final and another possible championship match against sister Venus. Serena Williams saves a match point, rallies to beat Dementieva in Wimbledon semifinalWIMBLEDON, 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. Serena Williams saves a match point, rallies to beat Dementieva in Wimbledon semifinalsWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams saved a match point and rallied to beat Elena Dementieva 6-7 (4), 7-5, 8-6 Thursday, reaching the Wimbledon final for the second year in a row. Serena Williams faces Elena Dementieva, Venus Williams vs. Dinara Safina at Wimbledon todayWIMBLEDON, England — The Williams sisters are in action in Wimbledon’s women’s semifinals today. Scheduled first up on Centre Court is second-seeded Serena vs. No. 4 Elena Dementieva. Five-time champion and third-seeded Venus is paired in the second match against top-ranked Dinara Safina. The sisters have met in three previous Wimbledon finals, with Serena winning the first two and Venus coming out on top last year. Dad prefers cutting grass to watching an all-Williams Wimbledon finalLONDON - Richard Williams has said that he would rather cut the grass than watch the expected final at Wimbledon between his two daughters - Venus and Serena. Two Andys _ Murray and Roddick _ to meet for spot in Wimbledon final; Federer to play HaasWIMBLEDON, England — Most of the talk at Wimbledon has been about the likelihood of a final between Roger Federer and Andy Murray. It turns out another Andy is also making a strong title run. Federer advances to 21st straight Gran Slam final with win over hard-serving Ivo KarlovicWIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer neutralized Ivo Karlovic’s huge serves Wednesday to reach the Wimbledon semifinals and move a step closer to a record 15th Grand Slam championship. Federer beats hard-serving Karlovic in straight sets to reach Wimbledon semifinalsWIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer neutralized Ivo Karlovic’s huge serves Wednesday to reach the Wimbledon semifinals and move a step closer to a record 15th Grand Slam championship. Roger Federer highlights Wimbledon men’s quarterfinals today against Ivo KarlovicWIMBLEDON, England — It’s the men’s quarterfinals today at Wimbledon as five-time champion Roger Federer, closing in on a record 15th Grand Slam title, is scheduled first on Centre Court against big-serving 6-foot-10 Croat Ivo Karlovic, followed by No. 3 Andy Murray of Britain against Spanish wild card Juan Carlos Ferrero. Williams sisters to face Russians Safina and Dementieva for spots in Wimbledon finalWIMBLEDON, England — Wimbledon could be headed for another all-Williams final. Then again, it could be an all-Russian matchup. ‘The Williams Way’: Sisters Venus, Serena win easily to reach Wimbledon semifinalsWIMBLEDON, England — Her 19th consecutive victory at the All England Club already wrapped up, Venus Williams grabbed a seat and watched younger sister Serena win easily to reach the semifinals, too. |