Venus Williams advances to Wimbledon quarterfinals as Ana Ivanovic retires with injuryWIMBLEDON, England — Venus Williams advanced to the quarterfinals at Wimbledon when opponent Ana Ivanovic retired one game into the second set Monday. Elena Dementieva reaches Wimbledon quarterfinals; Federer, Williams sisters in action todayWIMBLEDON, England — Fourth-seeded Elena Dementieva has become the first player to reach the quarterfinals at Wimbledon after beating fellow Russian Elena Vesnina 6-1, 6-3. Roger Federer, Williams sisters are in action as Wimbledon resumes todayWIMBLEDON, England — Action resumes at Wimbledon today as five-time men’s champion Roger Federer will take on No. 13 Robin Soderling in a rematch of the French Open final won by Federer. And five-time women’s champion Venus Williams plays No. 13 Ana Ivanovic while younger sister Serena goes up against Daniela Hantuchova. Experiences rules on men’s side, while teens shake up on the women’s draw at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — There was a grizzled look to the men’s field, at least by tennis standards, after one week at Wimbledon. Week 2 focus at Wimbledon similar to Week 1: Federer, Murray, Williams sisters _ and that roofWIMBLEDON, England — As Week 1 gives way to Week 2 at Wimbledon on Monday, the primary story lines have not shifted since the beginning of the tournament. 17-year-old US qualifier Oudin upsets former No. 1 Jankovic at Wimbledon to reach 4th roundWIMBLEDON, England — As a tyke growing up in Marietta, Ga., Melanie Oudin would watch Venus and Serena Williams on TV and tell anyone who would listen that she was going to play at Wimbledon, too, one day. American 17-year-old Oudin upsets Jankovic at Wimbledon; VWilliams also winsWIMBLEDON, England — When 17-year-old American Melanie Oudin concluded the biggest match of her life Saturday at Wimbledon, she had trouble finding the exit on cozy Court 3. Venus Williams stretches Wimbledon winning streak to 17 matchesWIMBLEDON, England — Venus Williams powered her way into the second week of Wimbledon, beating Carla Suarez Navarro of Spain 6-0, 6-4 Saturday to reach the fourth round. Novak Djokovic quietly slips into 4th round at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — It’s as if Novak Djokovic played his matches in the middle of the night up the road in East Dulwich, rather than in sunshine on the world’s most famous tennis court, as was the case with his most recent victory. Federer beats Kohlschreiber at Wimbledon; Serena Williams also winsWIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer lost a set for the first time this week but advanced to the second week at Wimbledon by beating Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (5), 6-1. Roger Federer beats Kohlschreiber at Wimbledon; Serena Williams also advancesWIMBLEDON, England — When Roger Federer misfired on an important shot Friday, his knees buckled and he stomped behind the baseline, miffed at his mere mortality. Serena Williams beats Roberta Vinci to advance to 2nd week at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams walked onto Court 2 for her match Friday six minutes late. Otherwise she remained right on schedule at Wimbledon. Serena Williams beats Roberta Vinci 6-3, 6-4 in 3rd round at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams walked onto Court 2 for her match Friday six minutes late. Otherwise she remained right on schedule at Wimbledon. Big week for Boca Prep at Wimbledon _ Andy Roddick, 2 other alums advance to 3rd roundWIMBLEDON, England — When it comes to hopes for U.S. men at Grand Slam events, Andy Roddick is used to going solo. 5-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams tapes up knee, wins, then avoids direct answers
Venus Williams beats Kateryna Bondarenko at Wimbledon; Roddick also winsWIMBLEDON, England — Even on one good leg, Venus Williams is tough to beat at Wimbledon. Venus Williams beats Kateryna Bondarenko 6-3, 6-2 in 2nd round at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Even on one good leg, Venus Williams is tough to beat at Wimbledon. Defending champ Venus Williams, Andy Roddick will be in action today in 2nd round at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Defending champ Venus Williams and Andy Roddick will be in action today as the second round at Wimbledon continues. Williams will take on Kateryna Bondarenko of the Ukraine, while Roddick faces Russia’s Igor Kunitsyn. Serena Williams working on a TV script when she’s not winning at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams is writing a TV script that borrows from some of her favorite shows, including “Desperate Housewives,” ”Sex and the City” and “Family Guy.” All ‘ova for Sharapova at Wimbledon: Done in by mistakes, 2004 champion loses in 2nd roundWIMBLEDON, England — Give Maria Sharapova credit for honesty. Sharapova leads lead slip away, beaten by Dulko at Wimbeldon; Federer, Serena Williams advanceWIMBLEDON, England — In the final game, a desperate Maria Sharapova lunged to hit one shot left-handed, and twice challenged calls but lost. Then she lost the match as well. Sharapova won seven consecutive games during one stretch but let a late lead slip away Wednesday and was beaten by Gisela Dulko, 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 in the second round at Wimbledon. Sharapova loses to Gisela Dulko after comeback effort falls short at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Maria Sharapova won seven straight games during one stretch but let a late lead slip away Wednesday and lost to Gisela Dulko, 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 in the second round at Wimbledon. Maria Sharapova loses to Gisela Dulko after comeback effort falls short at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Maria Sharapova won seven straight games during one stretch but let a late lead slip away Wednesday and lost to Gisela Dulko, 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 in the second round at Wimbledon. Maria Sharapova loses to Gisela Dulko 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Maria Sharapova won seven straight games during one stretch but let a late lead slip away Wednesday and lost to Gisela Dulko, 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 in the second round at Wimbledon. Sharapova loses to Gisela Dulko 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — In the final game, a desperate Maria Sharapova lunged to hit one shot left-handed, and twice challenged calls but lost. Then she lost the match as well. Second seeds Roger Federer, Serena Williams highlight today’s 2nd-round action at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Second seeds Roger Federer and Serena Williams highlight Wednesday’s second-round action at Wimbledon. Fourth seeds Elena Dementieva and Novak Djokovic are in the schedule, as are Maria Sharapova and American Mardy Fish. Former No. 1 Marat Safin says good bye to Wimbledon forever
WIMBLEDON, England — Marat Safin’s final match at Wimbledon took place on cozy Court 18, tucked in a corner of the All England Club, closer to the exit than to the court where trophies are handed out. That was appropriate, because Safin always seemed to have one foot out the door at Wimbledon. Playing his final year on the tour, the mercurial Russian lost in the first round Tuesday to American Jesse Levine, 6-2, 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-4. Marat Safin’s last Wimbledon ends with 1st-round loss to Jesse Levine of US; Roddick winsWIMBLEDON, England — It seemed fitting, somehow, that two-time major champion Marat Safin’s always-turbulent relationship with Wimbledon would end this way. Venus Williams wins at Wimbledon; Americans Levine, Oudin pull off upsetsWIMBLEDON, England — Five points into her opening match at Wimbledon, Venus Williams slipped and went sprawling on the grass she loves. Venus Williams finds her footing, beats Stefanie Voegele in 1st round at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Five points into her opening match at Wimbledon, Venus Williams slipped and went sprawling on the grass she loves. Venus Williams beats Stefanie Voegele at Wimbledon; Andy Roddick, Dinara Safina advanceWIMBLEDON, England — Five points into her opening match at Wimbledon, Venus Williams slipped and went sprawling on the grass she loves. Venus Williams beats Stefanie Voegele 6-3, 6-2 in 1st round at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Five-time champion Venus Williams recovered from an early stumble in her opening match at Wimbledon on Tuesday to beat Stefanie Voegele of Switzerland 6-3, 6-2. Dinara Safina and Venus Williams are among featured players on today’s Wimbledon scheduleWIMBLEDON, England — Women’s top seed Dinara Safina and No. 3 Venus Williams are among the featured players on Tuesday’s Wimbledon schedule. Drawing confidence from high expectations, Serena Williams wins 1st-round Wimbledon matchWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams knows she’s expected to win when Wimbledon begins, and that’s fine with her. Federer shows off new look, so does Centre Court, as Wimbledon gets started; Blake upsetWIMBLEDON, England — Roger Federer thought Centre Court looked smashing, what with its new retractable roof at the ready, all white fabric and steel trusses. |
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WIMBLEDON, England — Venus Williams ambled onto sun-splashed Court 1 at Wimbledon on Thursday, a slight hitch in her step and an odd-looking wrap around her left knee. White tape here, brown tape there. Good thing the five-time Wimbledon champion didn’t need to run to hit serves, huh? Powered in part by her big-as-can-be deliveries, Williams overwhelmed 73rd-ranked Kateryna Bondarenko of Ukraine 6-3, 6-2 in the second round to stretch her All England Club winning streaks to 16 matches and 27 sets.
Former No. 1 Safin loses final match at Wimbledon
