“Believe”: 17-year-old Oudin from Georgia stuns Olympic champion Dementieva at US OpenNEW YORK — It’s not quite the case that 17-year-old Melanie Oudin and her family knew for sure she would get this far, this fast. Can she do it? Oui! Melanie Oudin pulls another Grand Slam upset in boost for US women’s gameNEW YORK — It’s right there on her shoes: “Believe.” Melanie Oudin always has, though even she had to admit this latest accomplishment felt a bit overwhelming. Safina struggles, Dementieva dumped in US OpenNEW YORK - Shaky top seed Dinara Safina turned in another patchy performance to escape with a victory, while American Melanie Oudin produced the shock of the event so far with a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 knockout of fourth seed Elena Dementieva Thursday. Can she do it? Oui! American Melanie Oudin pulls another Grand Slam upsetNEW YORK — The future looks bright for Melanie Oudin. Maybe for American tennis, too. No. 4 Dementieva upset by American teen Oudin in US Open’s 2nd roundNEW YORK — American teenager Melanie Oudin (oo-DAN) has upset No. 4-seeded Elena Dementieva (deh-MENT-yeh-vah) in the second round of the U.S. Open. Serena Williams seeded No. 2 behind Dinara Safina at US Open; Federer leads men for 5th time
Sharapova beats Kleybanova, Dementieva cruises past Serena Williams to reach Rogers Cup final
Dementieva reaches Rogers Cup final with straight-set win over Serena Williams
Dementieva advances to Rogers Cup semifinals with win over Stosur in TorontoTORONTO — Second-seeded Serena Williams breezed through to the semifinals of the Rogers Cup on Friday with a straight-sets victory over Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic. Sharapova, Serena Williams reach quarters in Toronto
Serena Williams eases into 3rd round of Rogers Cup in TorontoTORONTO — Serena Williams cruised past one of the Bondarenko sisters at the Rogers Cup. Top-seeded Dinara Safina ousted in 2nd round at Rogers Cup in TorontoTORONTO — Dinara Safina is out of the Rogers Cup. Jelena Jankovic recovers from long semifinal, upends No. 1 Dinara Safina for Cincy titleMASON, Ohio — Turns out that Jelena Jankovic has something left. Dinara Safina beats worn-out Flavia Pennetta, reaches finals in CincinnatiMASON, Ohio — The world’s top-ranked women’s tennis player easily beat one of its most worn-out. Kim Clijsters’ comeback week ends with two-set loss to No. 1 Dinara Safina in quarterfinalsMASON, Ohio — Kim Clijsters’ comeback ran into a No. 1 problem. Kim Clijsters continues impressive comeback with second-round win over SchnyderMASON, Ohio — Playing her second competitive match in more than two years, Kim Clijsters reached the third round of the Cincinnati Open with a 6-2, 7-5 win over Patty Schnyder on Wednesday. Sharapova advances, Safina speaks out as LA Women’s Tennis Championships get underwayCARSON, Calif. — Maria Sharapova took another tentative step in her comeback by beating Jarmila Groth of Slovakia, 6-0, 6-4, in 63 minutes Monday night at the L.A. Women’s Tennis Championships. Venus Williams reaches the final at Stanford with a victory over DementievaSTANFORD, Calif. — Venus Williams was happy about her dominating performance. Venus Williams tops Sharapova; top-seeded Serena Williams loses to Stosur in quarterfinalSTANFORD, Calif. — Venus Williams defeated Maria Sharapova 6-2, 6-2 at the Bank of the West Classic on Friday night. Top-seeded Serena Williams loses to Stosur in quarterfinals at StanfordSTANFORD, Calif. — Australia’s Samantha Stosur has won 22 WTA doubles titles and no singles titles. At least now she can say she owns a victory over one of the greatest women’s singles players. Safina supreme at top of WTA rankings
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. |
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TORONTO — Maria Sharapova beat Vera Zvonareva 6-2, 7-6 (3) Thursday to join Serena Williams in the quarterfinals of the Rogers Cup.
HAMBURG - Dinara Safina of Russia maintained her top spot on the women’s tennis rankings issued by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Monday.
WIMBLEDON, England — The purple “W” logo at Wimbledon might as well stand for the siblings who have made the women’s championship their own playground. Yes, the Williams sisters are back in the Wimbledon final.
