Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Wednesday, September 23, 2009,
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Following in the very successful unretirement footsteps of her countrywoman Kim Clijsters, the former No. 1-ranked Justine Henin announced on Belgian television Tuesday that she would return to the women’s tennis tour in time for the Australian Open in January.
Justine Henin after winning the United States Open in 2007. Henin had been retired for just over a year. bloggers are following every serve, volley and replay challenge of the 2009 Grand Slam tournaments.
“The fire within b... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Thursday, September 17, 2009,
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These may not be the big stories of a US Open that had a Wildcard winning the women’s competition and a 5 set men’s final that saw Federer lose his crown, was witness to Serena losing her cool and for the only the 6th time in it’s history did not have and American in either singles final.
But these tennis players that are know for being intense and focused have to face the press. Then there seems to be a new competition - which journalist can come up with the most bizarre question. B... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Monday, September 14, 2009,
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Following her now infamous outburst during her semi-final loss against Kim Clijsters, Serena has been handed the maximum fine of $10,000 (£6,000) for the tirade aimed at the line judge, plus a $500 fine for racquet abuse at the end of the first set. The fine is the maximum on-site penalty that can be given for unsportsmanlike behaviour in a Grand Slam Tournament, and sees a fairly nominal amount given that her prize money for reaching the semi-finals is $350,000. However, and investigation has... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Sunday, September 13, 2009,
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Kim Clijsters reached the US Open final in dramatic circumstances after Serena Williams received a point penalty on match point for abusing an official.
The Belgian was two points from victory when Williams, who had earlier been given a code violation for racquet abuse, was called for a foot-fault.
Williams launched an angry outburst at the official and got the point penalty, meaning Clijsters won 6-4 7-5.
She will face Caroline Wozniacki who beat Belgian Yanina Wickmayer 6-3 6-3.
Ask... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Wednesday, September 9, 2009,
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Kim Clijsters continued her remarkable run at the US Open, beating Li Na 6-2 6-4 to set up a semi-final against defending champion Serena Williams.
The 26-year-old Belgian, who has come out of retirement to play in her first Grand Slam since the 2007 Australian Open, made a confident start.
Li briefly rallied in the second set but a series of errors sealed her fate.
Clijsters will next play Williams after the American beat Italy's Flavia Pennetta 6-4 6-3 in the night session.
Pennetta... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Saturday, September 5, 2009,
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The Williams sisters had to utilise all their resolve and battling prowess to progress into the US Open fourth round.
Defending champion Serena snatched the first set against Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez and then survived a second-set fightback before prevailing 6-3 7-5.
Third seed Venus produced an erratic display against Magdalena Rybarikova and, after struggling on serve throughout, eventually won 6-2 7-5.
Serena now faces Daniela Hantuchova, with Venus up against Kim Clijsters.
Num... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Thursday, September 3, 2009,
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Defending champion Serena Williams gave a stunning display of power tennis as she demolished Hungary's Melinda Czink in the second round of the US Open.
The American, playing in front of a record night-session crowd of 24,206, won 6-1 6-1 in 53 minutes.
Her sister Venus, the third seed, came through her earlier match with Bethanie Mattek-Sands despite wearing heavy strapping on her injured knee.
Venus made plenty of errors but still saw off the world number 124, 6-4 6-2.
Venus was aga... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Tuesday, September 1, 2009,
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US Open
Third seed Venus Williams was three points from defeat before recovering to beat Russia's Vera Dushevina in the first round of the US Open.
Williams, 29, required treatment to her left knee after just three games of the first of the night session matches.
And Dushevina, the world number 47, was close to a shock victory in game 10 of the second set before Williams came back to win 6-7 (5-7) 7-5 6-3.
Williams will face fellow American Bethanie Mattek-Sands in round two.
It was a wildly ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Wednesday, September 23, 2009,
In :
Other News
Following in the very successful unretirement footsteps of her countrywoman Kim Clijsters, the former No. 1-ranked Justine Henin announced on Belgian television Tuesday that she would return to the women’s tennis tour in time for the Australian Open in January.
Justine Henin after winning the United States Open in 2007. Henin had been retired for just over a year. bloggers are following every serve, volley and replay challenge of the 2009 Grand Slam tournaments.
“The fire within b... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Thursday, September 17, 2009,
In :
US Open
These may not be the big stories of a US Open that had a Wildcard winning the women’s competition and a 5 set men’s final that saw Federer lose his crown, was witness to Serena losing her cool and for the only the 6th time in it’s history did not have and American in either singles final.
But these tennis players that are know for being intense and focused have to face the press. Then there seems to be a new competition - which journalist can come up with the most bizarre question. B... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Monday, September 14, 2009,
In :
Other News
Following her now infamous outburst during her semi-final loss against Kim Clijsters, Serena has been handed the maximum fine of $10,000 (£6,000) for the tirade aimed at the line judge, plus a $500 fine for racquet abuse at the end of the first set. The fine is the maximum on-site penalty that can be given for unsportsmanlike behaviour in a Grand Slam Tournament, and sees a fairly nominal amount given that her prize money for reaching the semi-finals is $350,000. However, and investigation has... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Sunday, September 13, 2009,
In :
US Open
Kim Clijsters reached the US Open final in dramatic circumstances after Serena Williams received a point penalty on match point for abusing an official.
The Belgian was two points from victory when Williams, who had earlier been given a code violation for racquet abuse, was called for a foot-fault.
Williams launched an angry outburst at the official and got the point penalty, meaning Clijsters won 6-4 7-5.
She will face Caroline Wozniacki who beat Belgian Yanina Wickmayer 6-3 6-3.
Ask... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Wednesday, September 9, 2009,
In :
US Open
Kim Clijsters continued her remarkable run at the US Open, beating Li Na 6-2 6-4 to set up a semi-final against defending champion Serena Williams.
The 26-year-old Belgian, who has come out of retirement to play in her first Grand Slam since the 2007 Australian Open, made a confident start.
Li briefly rallied in the second set but a series of errors sealed her fate.
Clijsters will next play Williams after the American beat Italy's Flavia Pennetta 6-4 6-3 in the night session.
Pennetta... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Saturday, September 5, 2009,
In :
US Open
The Williams sisters had to utilise all their resolve and battling prowess to progress into the US Open fourth round.
Defending champion Serena snatched the first set against Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez and then survived a second-set fightback before prevailing 6-3 7-5.
Third seed Venus produced an erratic display against Magdalena Rybarikova and, after struggling on serve throughout, eventually won 6-2 7-5.
Serena now faces Daniela Hantuchova, with Venus up against Kim Clijsters.
Num... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Thursday, September 3, 2009,
In :
US Open
Defending champion Serena Williams gave a stunning display of power tennis as she demolished Hungary's Melinda Czink in the second round of the US Open.
The American, playing in front of a record night-session crowd of 24,206, won 6-1 6-1 in 53 minutes.
Her sister Venus, the third seed, came through her earlier match with Bethanie Mattek-Sands despite wearing heavy strapping on her injured knee.
Venus made plenty of errors but still saw off the world number 124, 6-4 6-2.
Venus was aga... Continue reading ...
Posted by Sorrel Stewart on Tuesday, September 1, 2009,
In :
US Open
Third seed Venus Williams was three points from defeat before recovering to beat Russia's Vera Dushevina in the first round of the US Open.
Williams, 29, required treatment to her left knee after just three games of the first of the night session matches.
And Dushevina, the world number 47, was close to a shock victory in game 10 of the second set before Williams came back to win 6-7 (5-7) 7-5 6-3.
Williams will face fellow American Bethanie Mattek-Sands in round two.
It was a wildly ... Continue reading ...
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