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Video: Serena Williams - The Woman in Red US Open 2008Original at YouTube
• Sat, Feb 7
By rss@youtube.com (IEP6964) Serena Williams was literally on fire during the 2008 US Open Tournament. Without dropping a set, and even have to play her sister. There's something about a woman in a red dress that just gets your attention, or for her opponents, kept them distracted!
Video: Amelie Mauresmo vs Serena Williams U.S. Open 4rnd 2006 P.9Original at YouTube
• Mon, Jan 12
By rss@youtube.com (hettielovesamelie) Amelie vs Serena from the US Open 4rnd. Video provided by Sweet.Baby. Non-English commentary. No, copyright infringement intended. Author: hettielovesamelie Keywords: Amelie Mauresmo Serena Williams US Open 2006 Added: January 12, 2009
Video: Serena Williams U.S. Open ChampionOriginal at YouTube
• Thu, Oct 16
By rss@youtube.com (lautographs) Serena Williams has just been announced at LiveAutographs.com She will answer a tennis question for you or deliver a personalized shoutout. Author: lautographs Keywords: serena williams atp wta us open wimbledon french no1 tennis profesional venus and Added: October 16, 2008
Video: Serena Williams-HeroOriginal at YouTube
• Tue, Oct 7
By rss@youtube.com (elcheria) I had done this b4 I even knew about the WTA's hero campaign. Serena is the champ, no matter what the ranking is, and this video reflects that. Author: elcheria Keywords: serena williams venus tennis wta hero nas keri hilson us open wimbledon french Added: October 7, 2008
Video: Golf Phenoms Start to Make WavesOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Oct 6
By rss@youtube.com (WSJDigitalNetwork) For more Matt Futterman videos, go to www.wsj.com/video. Despite being 13 and 11 years old respectively, brothers Zachary and Josh Martin are trying to do for golf what Serena and Venus Williams did for tennis. As WSJ's Matt Futterman reports, the brothers are two of the best young golfers in...
Serena Williams's suspended US Open ban brings tennis into disrepute
Original at telegraph.co.uk
• Tue, Dec 1
What do you have to do to get banned from grand slams these days?
Serena Williams fined $82,500 for US Open Tirade
Original at tennisfanatics (WordPress)
• Mon, Nov 30
By tennisfanatics The much publicized confrontation with a line judge at the US Open has cost Serena Williams a record fine of $82,500. The Grand Slam Committee released their ruling on the incident today. Williams must complete a probationary period of four major grand slam championships in 2010 and 2011. I...
Serena receives a humongous penalty for her US Open shenanigans. From Jef Costello. Thanks.
Original at Tennis Planet
• Mon, Nov 30
By tennisplanet Serena receives an humongous penalty for her US Open shenanigans. Click here. Let’s see what would happen if a Roddick, Hewitt or another hot-head on the men’s tour goes a bit “la-la”…won’t be as huge as the Serena penalty and a threat of a ban at the USO. Pathetic.
Serena Williams And The Final Result Of Her US Open Outburst
Original at chloerfrancis (WordPress)
• Mon, Nov 30
By chloerfrancis Serena Williams, the world No. 1 in female tennis, has been fined and given a suspended three-year ban from the US Open for her tirade at a line judge at the US Open in Flushing Meadows. Serena Williams, the world No. 1 in female tennis, has been fined and given a suspended three-year b
Speechless Over Serena
Original at nicolemlavoi.com
• Mon, Nov 30
By nmlavoi I just got word via the BBC that “Serena Williams has been fined and given a suspended three-year ban from the US Open for her tirade at a line judge” I just got word via the BBC that “Serena Williams has been fined and given a suspended three-y
Serena Williams fined for US Open rant
Original at telegraph.co.uk
• Mon, Nov 30
World No 1 fined $175,000 and put on probation for two years for her foul-mouthed tirade at the US Open.
Yahoo! Tennis - Are you serious?
Original at adrianduane (WordPress)
• Fri, Nov 20
By adrianduane Kim Clijsters. She has proven that dedication and hardwork lead to results. Expect her, a resurgent Henin and Serena Williams to make noise in 2010.Williams Sisters win the Doubles Title. Venus and Serena overcame bloody knees and the singles semi to thrash the top doubles team to take their...
2009 Final Women's Power Rankings: Serena Williams Tops the Pyramid
Original at Bleacher Report
• Mon, Nov 9
By J.A. Allen 1. Serena Williams (907 points) Current WTA Ranking: 1. Last Power Ranking: 10 2. Svetlana Kuznetsova (416 points) Current WTA Ranking: 3. Last Power Ranking: 3 Last four tournaments: Doha [Finalist], Beijing [R32], Tokyo [R64], US Open [R4].
short balls: andre admits, mary acts and dinara ditchesOriginal at cornedbeefhash (WordPress)
• Wed, Oct 28
By nmccarvel Doha Dust (pt 2): The (good) news out of Doha today was the the Williams sisters put on another masterful show, Serena beating Venus 7-6 in the third set in what was a tense, tight battle, that included a saved match point. That ups Serena to 2-0 in round robin play, while Venus falls to 0-2 (she...
Serena Williams spared court reunion with tennis line judge who incurred her wrath
Original at telegraph.co.uk
• Wed, Oct 14
Line judge who suffered Serena Williams' wrath at US Open will not attend WTA Tour Championship finals.
Serena Williams line judge absent from WTA Tour Championships
Original at telegraph.co.uk
• Wed, Oct 14
Line judge at centre of US Open outburst will not officiate at Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Championships according to report.
Rennae Stubbs, Samantha Stosur Complete Doha Doubles Field
Original at the Baseline Tennis
• Mon, Oct 12
By Aaress Lawless Stubbs and Stosur will make their debut at the Championships as a team and will join Dinara Safina, Serena Williams, Elena Dementieva, Caroline Wozniacki, Svetlana Kuznetsova, Venus Williams, Victoria Azarenka and the doubles teams of Cara Black/Liezel Huber, Venus Williams/Sere...
Serena Williams Regains World No. 1 Tennis Ranking
Original at the Baseline Tennis
• Tue, Oct 6
By Aaress Lawless The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour announced today that the reigning Australian Open and Wimbledon champion will recapture the top spot in women’s tennis. Serena Williams will be back on top of the world rankings come Monday morning. The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour announced today that the reigning Au...
TENNIS RUMOR: SERENA WILLIAMS IS IN “DEEP TROUBLE”
Original at GOTOTENNIS
• Mon, Oct 5
By freakyfrites Most of us would love for the Serena Williams US Open controversy to go away. As Venus Williams said during the doubles trophy ceremony: “Let’s move on.” And with Serena just one...
Venus and Serena Williams Qualify for Season-Ending Championships in Doha, Qatar
Original at the Baseline Tennis
• Tue, Sep 29
By Aaress Lawless Venus and Serena Williams’ 2009 season includes victories at the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open, in addition to winning a title at the Bank of the West Classic in Stanford. Venus and Serena Williams, along with Lisa Raymond, are the only active players to have completed the car...
Mondays With Bob Greene: I think that Justine’s comeback is good news for women’s tennis
Original at TennisGrandstand
• Mon, Sep 28
By Bob Greene “I think that Justine’s comeback is good news for women’s tennis but even better news for Belgium in general. … For tennis it is brilliant that she’s back.” – Kim Clijsters, on the return of Justine Henin. SWITZERLAND-SPAIN TIE SERENA SPONSOR
Overtime: Serena Takes Anger Out on Mother NatureOriginal at US
• Thu, Sep 24
By statusmediaglobal Serena Williams has made a name for herself both on and off the tennis court. She’s a 12-time grand slam champion, an authoress, aspiring actress and fashion designer and one of the most feared women with a tennis racket. (the other being her sister, Venus) But all of that changed in a matte...
Five Women Who Need to Worry about Justine Henin’s Return
Original at the Baseline Tennis
• Wed, Sep 23
By Aaress Lawless Serena Williams While some may think Serena Williams is invincible enough to avoid worrying about Justine Henin, the cold facts say something different. The petite Belgian was a major source of irritation in Serena’s side. Were it not for Justine, it is easy to say that the eleven-time maj...
Serena spits the dummy!Original at sarahmichael87 (WordPress)
• Wed, Sep 23
By Sarah Michael After reading Filip Bundy’s article ‘Serena Williams’ outburst at U.S. Open a raging success’ that was featured online at NYdailynews.com I had to actually sit back and consider the article for a moment. He concluded that because Serena Williams was a female who lost her cool rather than a ma...
METHOD ACTING: SERENA WILLIAMS FOR TAMPAX
Original at GOTOTENNIS
• Wed, Sep 23
By freakyfrites Was Serena Williams doing some method acting at the US Open? Serena Williams will be the new ‘tude for Tampax. Here’s the press release (via Ad Week): “Williams will be featured in...
Serena Williams Curses Out The Linesman At The US Open!Original at offdawall (WordPress)
• Sun, Sep 20
By offdawall I know Serena Williams is from compton, but I didnt think it would come out on the tennis court! Serena curses out a lineman because her foot was out of bounds, the ref calls it….and Serena wigs out. Read her lips, she tells the linesman “Ill shove this effin’ ball down your effin’ throat”! haha...
Mondays With Bob Greene: I Fought For My Country
Original at TennisGrandstand
• Sun, Sep 20
By Bob Greene Roger Federer Switzerland beat Italy 3-2, France beat Netherlands 4-1, Sweden beat Romania 3-21, Serbia beat Uzbekistan 5-0, India beat South Africa 4-1, Belgium beat Ukraine 3-2, Ecuador beat Brazil 3-2, and Chile played Austria SURPRISING BELGIUM SERENA SPEAKS
Passing Out the US Open Tennis Grades
Original at the Baseline Tennis
• Thu, Sep 17
By Aaress Lawless Who flunked the class in Flushing Meadows? Serena Williams – F Serena Williams overshadowed Kim Clijsters as the story of the US Open, yet for all the wrong reasons. Her profane tirade shocked the sport and her fans, but her arrogance afterward is what did the most damage. Badly done, Serena.
Opinion: Q & A with 2009 Junior US Open champion Heather Watson
Original at nickstennispicks.com
• Wed, Sep 16
By Nick's Picks By now, you probably know Heather Watson as the U.S. Open Junior girls’ champion. …her dream doubles match: I’d like to play with one of the Bryan brothers. Maybe the left-handed one. I’d like to play against, umm, probably not Serena. I’d be too scared. Maybe play against Venus and the other Bryan...
Women's Tennis Power Rankings: Kim Clijsters Catapults to the Top
Original at Bleacher Report
• Mon, Sep 14
By J.A. Allen The U.S. Open is over and the new women’s power rankings reflect the impact of that tournament, as some players are eliminated from the power rankings and others emerge... 1. Kim Clijsters 3. Serena Williams 9. Elena Dementieva 10. Maria Sharapova Jelena Jankovic
US Open 2009: Serena Williams apologises for matchending outburst two days later
Original at telegraph.co.uk
• Mon, Sep 14
Serena Williams apologises for tirade she launched at a line judge in a semifinal loss to Kim Clijsters.
US Open 2009: Serena Williams fined 10000 for 'foulmouthed' rant at line judge
Original at telegraph.co.uk
• Sun, Sep 13
Serena Williams fined around £6000 for her unsportsmanlike conduct during US Open semifinal defeat to Kim Clijsters.
US Open 2009: Serena Williams outburst sapped joy of winning says Kim Clijsters
Original at telegraph.co.uk
• Sun, Sep 13
Kim Clijsters has said she felt the abuse Serena Williams hurled towards a lineswoman had robbed her of enjoying her winning moment.
Serena Williams Is The New McEnroeOriginal at frigginloon (WordPress)
• Sun, Sep 13
By frigginloon OK, I am really pissed I didn’t watch the Semi Finals of the US Open last night because you know loons how I hate to miss a historical news breaking event. It just eats at me. So imagine my disappointment when I discovered Serena had chucked a hissy fit at an Asian (not that there is anything wrong...
Serena Williams hurls abuse as she crashes out of US Open semi final against Kim Clijsters
Original at telegraph.co.uk
• Sun, Sep 13
Tennis star ejected from the US Open after threatening a lineswoman during semi final.
US Open 2009: Serena Williams loses to Kim Clijsters after 'foulmouthed' outburst
Original at telegraph.co.uk
• Sun, Sep 13
Defending champion has been knocked out of the US Open after allegedly threatening a line judge during Kim Clijsters semifinal.
Serena's Seranade (Or Was It a Tirade)Original at kreuzer33 (WordPress)
• Sun, Sep 13
By kreuzer33 What a bizarre ending at the US Open tonight as Serena Williams, the defending tournament champion, was sent home packing after picking up a second code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct. What a bizarre ending at the US Open tonight as Serena Williams, the defending tournament cham...
Serena Williams Turns Women's Semifinal into Episode of Jerry Springer, Gets Annihilated by Veteran Mom Kim Clijsters in Straight SetsOriginal at rafaelmartel.com
• Sat, Sep 12
By Frances Martel Serena Williams, upset to see that America’s long tennis tradition of horribly-mannered players on the court has mostly ended since John McEnroe has taken to joking around with Novak Djokovic, has stomped, snorted, and cursed all over the name of American tennis on her final point agai...
US Open: Serena Williams leaving friendship in the locker room for Kim Clijsters clash
Original at telegraph.co.uk
• Sat, Sep 12
Serena Williams insists she will put her admiration for Kim Clijsters to one side when she faces the Belgian in the US Open semifinals.
US Open 2009: Serena Williams v Kim Clijsters: preview
Original at telegraph.co.uk
• Fri, Sep 11
Serena Willams admits chance of winning a grand slam provides her with extra "oomph" ahead of US Open semifinal.
US Open: One Week In
Original at furryballs (WordPress)
• Mon, Sep 7
By inkydinky With all the relentless talk about the number one ranking this year, it would be very interesting if Svetlana Kuznetsova were to win the US Open. I think we’re all sick to death of hearing how Safina is the number one even though she hasn’t won a Slam, and Serena holds three Slams but is number t...
Serena Williams seems to be invincible in The US Open!
Original at rafaelmartel.com
• Sun, Sep 6
By Rafael Martel Serena Williams of the US hits a return to Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia during their 4th round US Open match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 6, 2009 in New York. Williams destroyed Hantuchova in two to continue her quest to defend her US Open title. If she pla...
Women's Tennis Power Rankings: Marion Bartoli Blasts into Top 10
Original at Bleacher Report
• Mon, Aug 3
By J.A. Allen 2. Serena Williams—WTA Ranking: Two 3. Svetlana Kuznetsova—WTA Ranking: Five 4. Venus Williams—WTA Ranking: Three 6. Elena Dementieva—WTA Ranking: Four The hard courts are made to order for her game. 10. Maria Sharapova—WTA Ranking: 62
'09 Serena says she's better than '03 Serena
Original at FOXSports.com
• Thu, May 28
He gave us some tips," said Jankovic, a semifinalist at Roland Garros the past two years and the US Open runner-up in 2008. "Did you know if you eat fruit after the meal you get fat? ... But not in the morning. If you eat it late in the afternoon or ...
Serena and Venus Williams headed to Stanford this July
Original at Palo Alto Online
• Wed, May 27
CA The event is owned and operated by IMG and serves as the opening women's event of the Olympus US Open Series. The list of past champions of the event reads like a Who's Who of women's tennis including Lindsay Davenport, Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, ...
Serena struggles, but advances
Original at Detroit Free Press
• Wed, May 27
United States The 2004 US Open champion also dominated before the rain started falling, leading 5-1. In the men's tournament, fourth-seeded Novak Djokovic advanced when Nicolas Lapentti of Ecuador retired because of an ankle injury. NFL: Miami extended the contract ...
Serena struggles to close first round win at rainy Roland Garros
Original at CNN/SI
• Tue, May 26
Williams completed her Serena Slam at the French Open in 2002, winning her fourth straight Grand Slam title. If she wins at Roland Garros this year, she'll have won three majors in a row after victories at the US Open and the Australian Open. ...
Safina, Venus, Sharapova advance in France
Original at Canada.com
• Mon, May 25
Canada The reigning Australian Open and US Open champion Serena owns 10 major titles, including her '02 French success. The powerful American is seeking a third straight Grand Slam championship. Dementieva was a French Open runner-up in 2005, while Jankovic ...
Justine Henin – The Queen Who Abdicated Her Throne
Original at Bleacher Report
• Mon, May 25
CA Arose the two Belgians, Justine Henin and the effervescent Kim Clijsters [a future US Open winner] who had each reached a Grand Slam final before, only to fall at the last hurdle.The newly married Henin-Hardenne was pitted against Serena in the ...
Nadal Brings Vulnerability to French Open
Original at Washington Post
• Sat, May 23
United States Well, we all know who the real number one is," Serena said earlier this month, alluding to her 10 Grand Slam titles, including the last two (2008 US Open, 2009 Australian Open). "Quite frankly, I'm the best in the world."
Seles, Graf, Capriati, Serena and Venus Williams: The tennis ...
Original at Sportingo
• Sat, May 23
Israel I think it would have been the finest rivalry ever in women's tennis. Serena Williams def. Kim Clijsters 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 (1999 US Open, 3rd round) Who can forget Serena's reaction when she beat Martina Hingis to earn her first Grand Slam singles crown? ...
Serena, Venus could meet in French final
Original at MiamiHerald.com
• Fri, May 22
In addition to the Russian Safina, the Americans Serena and Venus, the Russian Dementieva, the US Open runner-up Jankovic of Serbia, the Russian Zvonareva, the 2006 French Open runner-up Kuznetsova of Russia and the eighth- seeded Ivanovic of Serbia, ...
'Grand Slam Tennis' (Wii) - New Screens & Trailer
Original at WorthPlaying.com
• Thu, May 21
She joins her sister Serena in the all-star player line-up for EA SPORTS Grand Slam Tennis. Venus has also won a pair of US Open titles. There you have it; 23 players that make up the roster for Grand Slam Tennis, with a combined 135 Grand Slam titles ...
Austin tennis academy named USTA regional center
Original at Austin American-Statesman
• Wed, May 13
TX The last American to win a Grand Slam men's singles title was Andy Roddick, nearly six years ago when he won the US Open. Currently, only Roddick and James Blake are ranked in the world's top 25. On the women's side, US tennis has Serena and Venus ...
Semifinal Pairings Set for the “BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup”
Original at Lawntennisnews
• Thu, Feb 19
By TennisGrandstand Wire Services The 2008 year-end No. 1, Jelena Jankovic, the US Open finalist, is the top seed and will play Wimbledon Champion Venus Williams, who closed the year at No. 6. The other semifinal features 2008 US Open and 2009 Australian Open Champion Serena Williams, who finished 2008 No. 2 but has now regaine...
2009 Australian Open: Day Eight Preview
Original at the Baseline Tennis
• Sun, Jan 25
By Aaress Lawless Only two former major champions remain alive in the draw at Melbourne, Serena Williams and Svetlana Kuznetsova. Williams has been touted as a title favorite, but sadly it has been years since Svetlana Kuznetsova has been legitimately considered a contender for a major title.
2009 Australian Open: Day Two Preview
Original at the Baseline Tennis
• Mon, Jan 19
By Aaress Lawless Everyone, feel free to discuss Tuesday’s matches in the comments below. Enjoy the tennis! Venus and Serena Williams will launch their 2009 Australian Open campaigns on day two of the season's first Grand Slam. The bottom half of the women's draw will hit the courts at Melbourne Park on Tues...
Jelena, Serena, Venus, Maria to Headline 2009 Bank of the West Classic
Original at the Baseline Tennis
• Wed, Dec 3
By Aaress Lawless Next year’s Bank of the West Classic, which will be held July 27-August 2 at Stanford University, will feature 2008 Australian Open Champion Maria Sharapova, two-time defending Wimbledon Champion Venus Williams, 2008 US Open Champion Serena Williams and current World No. 1 Jelena Jan...
Serena Williams, Caroline Wozniacki Join Andy Roddick and Babolat for Rock-n-Racquets Tour
Original at the Baseline Tennis
• Mon, Nov 24
By Aaress Lawless • Men’s and Women’s Singles – Roddick will take on Isner and Serena will take on Caroline as the present takes on the future of tennis. • Mixed Doubles – Roddick and Serena will team up against Isner and Caroline to compete in a mixed doubles match.
November Passing Shots
Original at the Baseline Tennis
• Tue, Nov 11
By Aaress Lawless How many US Open titles has Serena Williams won? Three. Serena Williams won the US Open in 1999, 2002, and 2008. What year did Monica Seles retire from tennis? Monica Seles officially retired from professional tennis in February 2008.
Sony Ericsson Championships: Day One Preview
Original at the Baseline Tennis
• Mon, Nov 3
By Aaress Lawless 1. Jelena Jankovic (SRB) 4. Ana Ivanovic (SRB) 6. Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS) 8. Vera Zvonareva (RUS) MAROON GROUP (Number denotes seeding) 2. Dinara Safina (RUS) 3. Serena Williams (USA) 5. Elena Dementieva (RUS) 7. Venus Williams (USA) Aaress’ Picks for Day One