Sharapova commits 61 errors in 3-set loss to Pennetta in Carson
Sharapova overcomes serve problems to reach Carson semifinalsCARSON, Calif. —Maria Sharapova overcame problems with her new service motion to outlast Urszula Radwanska of Poland 6-4, 7-5 in the quarterfinals of the LA Women’s Tennis Championships on Friday night. Aussie Stosur defeats Zheng to move into Carson semifinalsCARSON, Calif. — Samantha Stosur rallied for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 quarterfinal victory over Zheng Jie of China at the LA Women’s Tennis Championships on Friday, moving the Aussie doubles specialist into the semifinals for the second consecutive week. Top-ranked Safina upset in 3 sets by China’s Zheng Jie in LA Women’s Tennis Championships
No. 1 Safina upset in 3 sets by Zheng Jie
Maria Sharapova advances in 3 sets; Stosur beats Ivanovic in LA Women’s Tennis ChampionshipsCARSON, Calif. — Maria Sharapova rallied for a 4-6, 6-0, 6-3 win over Alona Bondarenko at the LA Women’s Tennis Championships on Thursday night. Stosur beats Ivanovic in third round of LA Women’s Tennis Championships
Date Krumm loses in LA women’s event, but enjoying comeback at 38CARSON, Calif. — Kimiko Date Krumm joked that she doesn’t ask the age of her opponents. Instead, she asks how old their mothers are, because she can better relate to that generation. 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 upset by Bartoli in championship at Stanford
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. Jankovic joins the Williams sisters in the quarterfinals at StanfordSTANFORD, Calif. — With both Serena and Venus Williams reaching the quarterfinals of the $700,000 Bank of the West Classic on Thursday, Serbia’s Jelena Jankovic may have felt a little bit overlooked and left out. Venus and Serena Williams overcome inconsistent play, win openers at Bank of the West ClassicSTANFORD, Calif. — Serena Williams and big sister Venus know their newfound focus on doubles is sure to affect their energy in singles. They’re willing to make that sacrifice if it leads to more Grand Slam titles together. French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova withdraws from Carson due to foot injuryCARSON, Calif. — French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova has pulled out of next week’s L.A. Women’s Tennis Championships due to a foot injury. Olaru, Petkovic reach 1st career WTA final with victories at Bad GasteinBAD GASTEIN, Austria — Ioana Raluca Olaru of Romania and Andrea Petkovic of Germany both reached their first career WTA Tour final Saturday at the Nuernberger Gastein Ladies. Williams sisters, Clijsters among 5 past champions heading US Open women’s fieldWHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Defending champion Serena Williams and four other past winners, including her sister Venus and wild-card entry Kim Clijsters, are in the provisional women’s field for the U.S. Open. Wimbledon champion Serena Williams visits White House
Monica Seles headlines class inducted into International Tennis Hall of FameNEWPORT, R.I. — Monica Seles is comfortable talking about her on-court stabbing 16 years ago — even on a day of celebration. Monica Seles, former top-ranked women’s player, to be inducted into Tennis Hall of FameNEWPORT, R.I. — Monica Seles leads this year’s class of inductees into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Santoro advances to semifinals in Newport with a pair of winsNEWPORT, R.I. — Two-time defending champion Fabrice Santoro continued his dominance at the Hall of Fame Tennis Championships on Friday, winning a pair of matches to advance to the semifinals. Top-seeded Wozniacki and Martinez Sanchez to meet in Swedish Open finalBASTAD, Sweden — Top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki beat Flavia Pennetta 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 Friday to reach the Swedish Open final for the first time. Indian police arrest 2 men for stalking tennis player Sania Mirza
US Open men’s and women’s singles winners will earn record $1.6 million eachWHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The winners of the U.S. Open men’s and women’s singles title will each receive a record $1.6 million. Knowles, Groenefeld win Wimbledon mixed doubles title over Paes, BlackWIMBLEDON, England — Mark Knowles of the Bahamas and Anna-Lena Groenefeld of Germany won the mixed doubles titles at Wimbledon on Sunday by beating top-seeded Leander Paes of India and Cara Black of Zimbabwe 7-5, 6-3. 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. Serena Williams remains No. 2 in rankings despite another major title at WimbledonWIMBLEDON, England — Even with three of the last four Grand Slam titles in her possession, Serena Williams will stay behind No. 1 Dinara Safina when the WTA rankings are released Monday. 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. Serena Williams beats big sister Venus in Wimbledon final for third timeWIMBLEDON, England — Serena Williams has won her third Wimbledon title, beating sister Venus Williams 7-6 (3), 6-2 in the final. 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 beats Haas and Roddick downs Murray to set up their 3rd Wimbledon finalWIMBLEDON, England — Five-time champion Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday and will face Andy Roddick for a chance at a record 15th Grand Slam title. Federer beats Haas and Roddick downs Murray to set up their third Wimbledon finalWIMBLEDON, England — Five-time champion Roger Federer reached his seventh straight Wimbledon final Friday and will face Andy Roddick for a chance at a record 15th Grand Slam title. 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. |
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CARSON, Calif. — Zheng Jie of China upset top-ranked Dinara Safina 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 in the third round of the LA Women’s Tennis Championships on Thursday night, beating the Russian for the first time in five career meetings. Safina, the defending tournament champion and runner-up at the Australian and French opens this year, is in her 16th consecutive week as the world’s top-ranked women’s player.
WASHINGTON — It was tennis before baseball for President Barack Obama on Tuesday.
HYDERABAD, India — Two engineering students smitten by Indian tennis star Sania Mirza have been arrested and accused of stalking her.
