Williams sisters - best ever? Jul 31, 2009
As it happened, they came up behind Monica Seles and Steffi Graf in the power revolution, separate from Navratilova's impact in its devotion to the baseline. Essentially, the sport never looked back. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Bryan Armen GrahamINSIDE TENNIS Jul 23, 2009
There was a time in the not-too-distant past when the popularity of the WTA Tour rivaled its men's counterpart, when stars like the then-up-and-coming Williams sisters held court with Martina Hingis, Lindsay Davenport, Jennifer Capriati, Monica Seles, Justine Henin, Mary Pierce and, yes, Anna Kournikova. It seems like an eternity since the WTA Tour enjoyed that early-2000s visibility. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
2009 Bank Of The West Classic Draw Has Stanford Feel Jul 21, 2009
Held on Stanford University's campus at Taube Family Tennis Stadium since 1997, former champions include: Billie Jean King, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Andrea Jaeger, Monica Seles, Martina Hingis, Lindsay Davenport and Venus Williams. Serving up the best in women's tennis, exceptional television coverage and with 33,000 expected to be in attendance throughout the week, the Bank of the West Classic is sure to provide world class entertainment for all ages. (Gostanford.com)
Jon WertheimTENNIS MAILBAG Jul 16, 2009
Enjoyed the thrill list, but no Monica Seles. At her peak, she had unbelievable power, unique strokes, unrivaled determination and very few errors. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Israel's Rise Jul 15, 2009
International Tennis Hall of Fame inductee Monica Seles (center) poses with presenters Betsy McCormack (left) and Mary Joe Fernandez (right) during last weekend's ceremonies in Newport, R.I. (AP). They Said It. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
WTA hires Allaster as new CEO » Jul 14, 2009
WTA Tour names Stacey Allaster new chairwoman, CEO - ESPN. Updated: July 13, 2009, 6:40 PM ET. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Seles inducted into the Hall of Fame Jul 13, 2009
NEWPORT (Rhode Island): Former world number one Monica Seles was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame along with three other players during ceremonies on Saturday. Seles, now 35, won nine Grand Slam singles titles in the 1990s, including four Australian and three French Opens. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Seles enters Hall, discusses stabbing Jul 12, 2009
Monica Seles inducted in International Tennis Hall of Fame - Tennis - SI.com ... Monica Seles, 35, was enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame ... Monica Seles won nine Grand Slam singles titles in the 1990s and held the No. 1 spot in the WTA rankings for 178 weeks. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Querrey sets all-American final at Hall of Fame Jul 12, 2009
Before play, Monica Seles highlighted the 2009 class that was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The third-seeded Querrey, looking for his second ATP event title, will face lucky loser , a 6-3, 6-4 winner of Belgium's Oliver Rochus, on Sunday. (ESPN -- Tennis)
The girl who launched 1,000 grunts » Jul 12, 2009
Williams said she was inspired by Monica Seles growing up. "She's like the first person that I know that really used to grunt really loud and really hard, so that's kind of how I modeled my grunt after," Williams said. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Former boxing champ Gatti found dead in Brazil Jul 12, 2009
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Sports news briefs: 7/12/09 Jul 12, 2009
Monica Seles, 35, was enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Newport's grass courts. She was the world's No. 1 women's player for 178 weeks and a winner of nine Grand Slam singles titles. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Seles enters Hall, talks openly of '93 stabbing Jul 12, 2009
Adam Hunger / ReutersMonica Seles was the world's No. 1 women's player for 178 weeks overall and a winner of nine Grand Slam singles titles ... NEWPORT, Rhode Island - Monica Seles is comfortable talking about her on-court stabbing 16 years ago even on a day of celebration. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Third-seeded Sam Querrey upsets Santoro Jul 12, 2009
Before play, Monica Seles highlighted the 2009 class that was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Seles headlines class00004000 inducted into tennis Hall Jul 12, 2009
NEWPORT, R.I. -- Monica Seles is comfortable talking about her on-court stabbing 16 years ago - even on a day of celebration. The 35-year-old Seles was enshrined in the International Tennis Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Newport's grass courts Saturday. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Seles Headlines Hall of Fame Class Jul 12, 2009
Monica Seles leads this year's class of inductees into the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Seles won nine Grand Slam singles titles, including eight before she was 20. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Croatia singles out U.S. in Cup quarters Jul 12, 2009
Monica Seles highlights the 2009 class. After rallying to beat hard-hitting American Taylor Dent 7-6 (5), 6-4 earlier, Santoro beat fellow countryman and doubles partner Nicolas Mahut 6-4, 6-4. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Seles at head of class Jul 11, 2009
Grown to nearly 6 feet, no longer the aggressive - yet ever gracious - adversary, Monica Seles appears at the International Tennis Hall of Fame this afternoon to take her rightful place alongside the game s immortals. Rounding out the Hall s Class of 2009 are the smooth Spanish shotmaker Andres Gimeno and contributors Donald Dell and the late Dr. Robert Whirlwind Johnson. (Boston Globe)
Santoro, 36, cruises into semis at Hall of Fame Jul 11, 2009
Monica Seles highlights the 2009 class. After rallying to beat hard-hitting American Taylor Dent, 7-6 (5), 6-4, in a contrast of styles earlier, Santoro frustrated fellow countryman and doubles partner , 6-4, 6-4, with an array of two-handed cuts, slices and drops. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Israel leads 2-0 vs. Russia in Davis Cup quarter Jul 11, 2009
Monica Seles' long oddysey is fascinating and poignant, with a deserving end: the Hall of Fame. Andy Roddick may have come up short at Wimbledon, but he appears to be just getting started. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Former Clemson Men's Tennis Coach Chuck Kriese Has Wimbledon Success Jul 9, 2009
Lertcheewakarn, the fourth seed and the runner-up to Britain's Laura Robson at last year's Wimbledon girls' final, has been shaped in the mould of Monica Seles and Marion Bartoli. She uses double-handed ground strokes on both sides and has the ability to return serve effectively and draw her opponents into long energy-sapping rallies. (Clemsontigers.com)
Dent, Amritraj win Newport opening matches Jul 7, 2009
The 2009 class -- highlighted by Monica Seles -- is scheduled to be enshrined Saturday before semifinal play. The tournament has never had its top-seeded player win the title in its 33-year history. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Williams laments title that got away Jul 7, 2009
My first number was reaching Monica Seles, I was finally able to do that, Serena said, referring to the nine Grand Slam titles to match Seles. Now I m looking at Billie Jean King. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Serena gives Letterman inside scoop on grunting Jul 7, 2009
Williams told David Letterman that Monica Seles was her grunting roel model ... Williams said she was inspired by Monica Seles growing up. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
No. 1 Fish hooked by Davis Cup team Jul 7, 2009
The 2009 class - highlighted by Monica Seles - is scheduled to be enshrined Saturday before semifinal play. In qualifying play, Alexander Peya defeated Go Soeda, 6-3, 6-1; Alejandro Falla beat Andrea Stoppini, 4-6, 6-0, 7-6 (8-6); Samuel Groth edged Simon Stadler, 7-6 (11-9), 6-4; Ricardo Mello advanced after Rajeev Ram withdrew with a calf injury, but Ram is the lucky loser after Fish withdrew. (Boston Globe)
WIMBLEDON Venus' concession: Serena was 'too good' Jul 5, 2009
WIMBLEDON / Venus' concession: Serena was 'too good. Article:WIMBLEDON / Venus' concession: Serena was 'too good':/c/a/2009/07/04/SPK218J1T9. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Wimbledon head racket stringer ready for finals Jul 2, 2009
He also recalls 1992 runner-up Monica Seles asking for a frame-busting tension of 92 pounds (the average is just below 60) in her big-headed Yonex racket. "That was pretty scary doing that one," he said. (ESPN -- Tennis)
* THE WIMBLEDON CHAMPIONSHIPS: Scream queens are getting worse, Chris Evert says Jun 30, 2009
Evert said tennis went through a similar problem with former world No. 1 Monica Seles in the 1990s, but now it is more widespread. Because Monica Seles is such a lovely girl, we didnt want to rub it in too much, Evert said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Screamers under fire Jun 29, 2009
" Evert, 54, said tennis went through a similar problem with former world number one Monica Seles in the 1990s, but now it is more widespread. "Because Monica Seles is such a lovely girl, we didn't want to rub it in too much," Evert said. "But it is distracting when you are hearing this and I think the grunts are getting louder and more shrill now with the current players. "I don't know how you measure it, I don't know what you do. AFP Digg LATEST FEATURES Join us as we unveil some of the... (iAfrica.com)
Tennis grunters distract rivals: Evert Jun 29, 2009
" Evert, 54, says the sport went through a similar problem with Monica Seles in the 1990s although now it's more widespread. "But because Monica Seles is such a lovely girl, we didn't want to rub it in too much," Evert said. "But it is distracting when you are hearing this and I think the grunts are getting louder and more shrill now with the current players. "I don't know how you measure it, I don't know what you do. "I was known for my concentration and it is distracting. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Wimbledon: Time for the ladies to earn their keep Jun 26, 2009
"In a five-set match, I'm not mentally as tired as in a three-set match,'' Monica Seles said after the 6-4, 5-7, 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 defeat of Gabriela Sabatini in the final of the season-ending Virginia Slims Championships. "The longer I keep going, I'm not as tired. It's very strange. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Frank DefordVIEWPOINT Jun 26, 2009
Opponents have whined that this is distracting, which has, in the past, been a familiar complaint lodged against other female players -- most recently Maria Sharapova, and before her, Monica Seles. Actually, I've never understood why these high-pitched sounds are called grunts. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Miss Deci-belle plans to pump up the volume Jun 23, 2009
The Portuguese teenager was booed off court by the Roland Garros crowd and immediately compared to notorious grunters Monica Seles and Maria Sharapova, with the International Tennis Federation responding by threatening to create a "noise hindrance" rule. Larcher de Brito's first appearance at the usually tranquil All-England Club was expected to create even more mayhem, but she was relatively subdued during a routine dismissal of Zakopalova. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
* Game, set and grunt: Wimbledon is all ears Jun 23, 2009
Nine-time Wimbledon champion Navratilova, who found the grunting of Monica Seles off--putting, feels tennis officials should take a stand. The grunting has reached an unacceptable level. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Larcher de Brito cuts down on volume at Wimbledon Jun 23, 2009
The No. 91-ranked Larcher de Brito has trained at the Nick Bollettieri Academy in Florida since she was 9, and she has taken part in screechfests with noted grunter Monica Seles, a Bollettieri product who lives nearby. "I've already trained with her a couple of times,'' Larcher de Brito said. "When we practiced, also we grunted together. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tennis: Wimbledon's scream queen "won't get distracted" Jun 23, 2009
com - Tennis Wimbledon's scream queen won't get distracted. " onclick="Next();" src="/images/butt_next. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Spectators cover ears for take-off of Portugese grunter Jun 23, 2009
So loud is de Brito that her exaltations have prompted veteran coach Nick Bollettieri - one-time mentor of the shrieking pair Monica Seles and Maria Sharapova - to call for grunters to be penalised. In a column in The Independent, Bollettieri denied he had ever advocated unnatural grunting and wrote: "A series of graduating penalties - loss of point, loss of game, loss of match - could, and should, be employed." At the French Open, Martina Navratilova had described unnecessarily loud grunting as... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Quiet Please: Will Tennis Pros Give Up the Grunt? Jun 22, 2009
Indeed, since Monica Seles kicked off the grunting debate in 1990, British tabloids have reveled in its sexual undertones. It's also telling that Wimbledon is where the grunting debate receives the most prominence. (Time.com)
Chatting With Women's Tennis Player Ana Marija Zubori - Part Two Jun 19, 2009
Lets talk about another Serbian tennis player who is now retired, Monica Seles ... Monica Seles was so famous in Serbia when I was growing up ... She was just a great athlete, and I know Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic started playing tennis because of Monica Seles. (Uscsports.com)
Braced for sound and fury Jun 18, 2009
"I started having issues with it when I was playing Monica Seles back in the early 1990s. She was one of the first, and I didnt like it one bit. It affected my game because to me it is important to hear the ball hit the racquet. "Rules must be changed, players must be warned ... I hope not because it comes from Monica Seles, it comes from Sharapova, it comes from really great players. (iAfrica.com)
Kevin ArmstrongINSIDE TENNIS Jun 16, 2009
" SI.com: What was it like learning under Evert? Mattek-Sands: It was a big deal for me to meet her. She was there hitting with the players four times a week. Even at that age, I could tell she was very under control and consistent, even though she wasn't training for a professional event. She was just practicing with us but her practices were very precise and focused the whole time. One of the reasons that she won was her mental toughness. It carried through even after her playing days. I don't... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
No grunting please, we're English Jun 16, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. June 16, 2009 - 10:37AM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
What A Racquet! Jun 16, 2009
Monica Seles was doing her stuck-pig impersonation in early 1990s, prompting a London tabloid to measure her auditory output ... Monica Seles, incidentally, is an anagram for "Camel Noises." Make of that what you will. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Serena cruises » Jun 2, 2009
Wozniak acknowledged being affected by nerves when she stepped on the main stadium court at Roland Garros, flooded with memories of watching on TV as Monica Seles played. Complete results. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Story » Jun 2, 2009
Mary Pierce, the 1994 French Open champion, holds the record for fewest games dropped through the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam, with six; behind her are Martina Navratilova (11, at the '89 U.S. Open), Steffi Graf (11, at the '88 French Open) and Monica Seles (11, at the '96 U.S. Open). Does Safina think she belongs in that company. (ESPN -- Tennis)
She's a screamer - get over it, referee says May 31, 2009
The Portuguese teenager and her fans insist her stroke-accompanying grunts are no worse than those of Monica Seles all those years ago, or those of Maria Sharapova. Her opponent in the French Open's third round, Aravane Rezai of France, raised quite a ruckus herself on the way to beating Larcher de Brito 7-6 (7-3), 6-2, complaining repeatedly to the chair umpire about all the noise coming from the other side of the net in the tournament's main stadium. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Portuguese teen's shrieks cause stir at French May 30, 2009
and her supporters insist her grunts are no worse than those of Monica Seles all those years ago or Maria Sharapova these days. Her opponent in the French Open's third rou 000028D6 nd, Aravane Rezai of France, raised quite a ruckus herself on the way to defeating Larcher de Brito 7-6 (2), 6-2. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Venus Williams blown away May 30, 2009
Larcher de Brito is latest luminary to emerge from the Nick Bollettieri tennis academy in Florida where other grunting graduates include Monica Seles and Maria Sharapova. Williams barely raised a groan as she was hopelessly outclassed by 29th seed Szavay who never lost belief during the 81-minute encounter. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Venus vanquished » May 30, 2009
Listing Monica Seles, one of the original grunters, as one of her idols, Larcher de Brito had become the first Portuguese player to advance to the third round of a Grand Slam. Information from The Associated Press and Reuters was used in this report. (ESPN -- Tennis)
"Dancing With The Stars" May 20, 2009
The Other Dancers: Cristin de la Fuente and Cheryl Burke Marissa Jaret Winokur and Tony Dovolani Mario and Karina Smirnoff Shannon Elizabeth and Derek Hough Marlee Matlin and Fabian Sanchez Priscilla Presley and Louis van Amstel Adam Carolla and Julianne Hough Steve Guttenberg and Anna Trebunskaya Monica Seles and Jonathan Roberts Penn Jillette and Kym Johnson. Former Olympic figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi put her skills from the ice to use on the dance floor in season 6 - she never scored... (CBS News)
Serena pulls out of Madrid Open with leg injury May 12, 2009
Monica Seles' road to recovery after fighting an eating disorder was her biggest battle yet. . (ESPN -- Tennis)
Who to watch May 3, 2009
Reached Wimbledon semifinals in 1999, beating Monica Seles in that event. At age 15, won the 1998 women's doubles with Martina Hingis. (Florida Today)
Seles book: Weight battle haunted her career May 2, 2009
NEW YORK -- Monica Seles figures she bought every self-help book on the market ... Monica Seles won 53 career singles titles, including nine at Grand Slams. (ESPN -- Tennis)
Jon WertheimTENNIS MAILBAG Apr 28, 2009
Besides, I'll have you know that we hosted an exhibition match in 2002 featuring no less than Monica Seles and. Anna Kournikova. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
SELES MAILBAG: One of tennis' greats answers reader mail Apr 16, 2009
Monica Seles remembers greatest challenges with eye on future - Tennis - SI.com ... Nine-time Grand Slam winner Monica Seles takes over this week's mailbag ... Former No. 1 Monica Seles won nine Grand Slam singles titles in her Hall of Fame career. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Where Is She Now? Seles After the Stabbing Apr 16, 2009
Monica Seles: Tennis Star's Off-Court Battle With Depression, Food Addiction - ABC News ... Monica Seles: Tennis Star's Off-Court Battle With Depression, Food Addiction. (ABC News)
Serena Williams crashes and loses No. 1 ranking Apr 10, 2009
Safina becomes the 19th world number one following Chris Evert, Evonne Goolagong-Cawley, Martina Navratilova, Tracy Austin, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Justine Henin, Kim Clijsters, Jennifer Capriati, Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario, Amelie Mauresmo, Monica Seles, Steffi Graf, Martina Hingis, Lindsay Davenport, Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic. Agencies. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Safina is number one Apr 9, 2009
Last Updated: 08:11am 09 Apr 2009. R100 Free @ Piggs Peak. (iAfrica.com)
Safina to become No. 1 Apr 9, 2009
" Safina is only the second Russian woman, along with Maria Sharapova, to hold the top spot. Her elevation was announced just after Williams suffered a shock 6-4, 3-6, 6-1 first-round defeat against world number 95 Klara Zakopalova of the Czech Republic in Marbella. Safina becomes the 19th world number one following Chris Evert, Evonne Goolagong-Cawley, Martina Navratilova, Tracy Austin, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Justine Henin, Kim Clijsters, Jennifer Capriati, Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario,... (India Times, India)
* Fourteen-year-old Keys marks WTA debut with victory Apr 8, 2009
Other former champions of the tournament include Martina Navratilova, Chris Evert, Steffi Graf, Lindsay Davenport, Monica Seles and Venus Williams. This story has been viewed 275 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Keys, 14, rallies in WTA debut in Ponte Vedra Apr 7, 2009
Madison Keys wins WTA debut at The MPS Group Championships - ESPN. com true Welcome, Register Now myESPN Sign In Login Temporarily Unavailable. (ESPN -- Tennis)
14-year-old Keys makes WTA debut with win Apr 7, 2009
"You just really had to move your feet.''Other ranked players in the field include No. 12 Caroline Wozniacki, No. 16 Dominka Cibulkova, who lost in last year's final to Maria Sharapova, and 43rd-ranked Daniela Hantuchova.In other early matches, Kateryna Bondarenko of the Ukraine beat Barbora Zahlavova Strycova of the Czech Republic 7-6 (2), 6-2.This year's tournament, being played at Sawgrass Country Club, has been downsized to go with its new sponsor and a move to a new site.The tournament,... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Florida's Keys, 14, debuts with straight-sets win Apr 7, 2009
Madison Keys, 14,debuts with straight-sets upset in Florida - Tennis - SI.com. Posted: Monday April 6, 2009 4:06PM; Updated: Monday April 6, 2009 6:00PM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Penny gets in his grunt work Mar 14, 2009
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Dancing substitutes shine in season debut Mar 10, 2009
Shes paired with Jonathan Roberts, who always seems like the most normal professional on the show, so its good to see him with someone who wont clomp around like Monica Seles or faint in his arms like Marie Osmond. Belinda earned two 6s and a 5 about average for the first night. (MSNBC -- News)
