Jankovic wins fierce scrap with Venus to reach Stuttgart final Oct 5, 2008
BERLIN: Jelena Jankovic won a fierce scrap with Venus Williams 6-7, 7-5, 6-2 yesterday to set up a Stuttgart Grand Prix final against Nadia Petrova. Serb Jankovic, seeded second but already assured of taking over as world No. 1 tomorrow, edged a classic encounter with the sixth-seeded American in two hours 45 minutes despite being hampered by a foot problem. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Venus and Jankovic to clash in semifinal Oct 4, 2008
Venus Williams and Jelena Jankovic meet in semifinals of Porsche Grand Prix ... (CNN) -- Jelena Jankovic, set to regain the world number one slot next week, defeated Vera Zvonareva in the quarterfinals of Stuttgart's Porshce Grand Prix to book a semifinal with Venus Williams ... Venus Williams salutes the crowd after reaching the semifinals in Stuttgart. (CNN -- International)
Helio Castroneves pleads not guilty Oct 4, 2008
Venus Williams reached the Porsche Grand Prix semifinals, defeating third-seeded Dinara Safina, 6-4, 6-2, at Stuttgart, Germany. Serena Williams has pulled out of next week's Kremlin Cup because of an ankle injury. (Los Angeles Times)
Venus Williams, Azarenka advance in Stuttgart Oct 4, 2008
STUTTGART, Germany Venus Williams reached the Porsche Grand Prix semifinals, defeating third-seeded Dinara Safina 6-4, 6-2 Friday in the first match between the players. In another quarterfinal, Olympic champion Elena Dementieva, seeded fourth, lost to 19-year-old Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 7-6 (6), 3-6, 6-1. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Jankovic, Venus Race Into Porsche Semis Oct 4, 2008
(Sports Network) - U.S. Open runner-up Jelena Jankovic and Wimbledon champion Venus Williams led the charge into Saturday's semifinals at the $650,000 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. Jankovic will become the new women's world No. 1 when the rankings are released on Monday. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Results worldwide Oct 4, 2008
Second round: Vera Zvonareva (Rus) bt Marion Bartoli (Fra) 6-2, 6-0; Dinara Safina (Rus) bt Tsvetana Pironkova (Bul) 6-1, 7-6 (8-6); Nadia Petrova (Rus) bt Patty Schnyder (Swi) 6-4, 6-1; Venus Williams (US) bt Kateryna Bondarenko (Ukr) 6-4, 6-2; Jelena Jankovic (Ser) bt Alona Bondarenko (Ukr) 6-2, 6-0. Tashkent Open. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Castroneves pleads not guilty to tax evasion Oct 4, 2008
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Mets give Manuel two-year contract Oct 4, 2008
Venus Williams beat Dinara Safina, 6-4, 6-2, at the Porsche Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany, to set up a semifinal with Jelena Jankovic, who will be No. 1 in next week's rankings. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Brenda J. Turner Oct 3, 2008
Her photograph, featured here, of four time Grand Slam Champion Venus Williams was taken at the 2004 Family Circle Cup Champion in Charleston as she defeated Conchita Martinez in three sets 2-6, 6-2, 6-1. "What I see in this photograph is the grace, elegance, focus and determination of a talented and gifted, athlete. Venus Williams also happens to be a bright, beautiful (inside and out) young African-American female," Turner said. (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Jankovic, Venus Williams, Safina reach quarters Oct 3, 2008
Video: Tennis from NBC Sports. 1: Andy Roddick is back on track after rebounding from injury issues, Harry Cicma says. (MSNBC -- Sports)
New U.S. Olympic chief is a video game guru Oct 3, 2008
Venus Williams reached the Porsche Grand Prix quarterfinals in Stuttgart, Germany, by defeating Kateryna Bondarenko 6-4, 6-2, one day after sister Serena was beaten and lost her No.. 1 ranking. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
NEWS IN BRIEF Oct 3, 2008
VENUS MAKES QUARTERFINALS: Venus Williams reached the Porsche Grand Prix quarterfinals in Stuttgart, Germany by defeating Kateryna Bondarenko 6-4, 6-2. Jelena Jankovic defeated Alona Bondarenko 6-2, 6-0. (Nola.com -- Sports)
Sports briefs Oct 3, 2008
Venus Williams in quarterfinalsVenus Williams reached the Porsche Grand Prix quarterfinals in Stuttgart, Germany, by defeating Kateryna Bondarenko 6-4, 6-2 Thursday, one day after sister Serena was beaten and lost her No. 1 ranking. Jelena Jankovic won her first match since learning that she will regain the top ranking, defeating Alona Bondarenko 6-2, 6-0. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Bondarenko rallies, upsets Pennetta in Germany Oct 3, 2008
Venus Williams, Bondarenko advance at the Porsche Grand Prix ... Bondarenko next plays Venus Williams or Anna-Lena Groenefeld ... STUTTGART, Germany (AP) -- Venus Williams made a successful return to the Porsche Grand Prix after 10 years, advancing to the second round by beating Anna-Lena Groenefeld 6-1, 6-2 Tuesday. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Serena falls to China's Na, will lose top ranking Oct 3, 2008
Li also beat sister Venus Williams to reach the semifinals at the Beijing Olympics. Venus Williams is still in the Stuttgart tournament and watched Serena's defeat. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Venus sets up Safina clash Oct 3, 2008
Wimbledon champion Venus Williams said she is relishing her first meeting with world number three Dinara Safina in the quarterfinals of Stuttgart's WTA event. The American needed a little over an hour of Thursday's second-round match to hit an impressive 12 aces as she over-powered Ukraine's Kateryna Bondarenko 6-4, 6-2 to set up Friday's last-eight clash with French Open runner-up Safina. (iAfrica.com)
Peer Reaches Seoul Qfs Sep 25, 2008
The Russian Kirilenko lost to American star Venus Williams in last year's finale here. The 2008 Seoul champion will claim $22,900. (ABC 7 News, DC)
China Open: China's best not good enough Sep 24, 2008
Li, China's highest-ranked player, who also reached the fourth round of the US Open, couldn't find the touch that helped her beat the likes of Svetlana Kuznetsova and Venus Williams at the Beijing Games. "Today, I think I was in a hurry and I made many faults," the 29th-ranked Li said. (Xinhuanet, China)
Davis Cup in need of an extreme makeover Sep 23, 2008
00), Venus Williams (plus $10. 05) and Dinara Safina (plus $13. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Peer, Parmentier Reach Second Round In Seoul Sep 23, 2008
Kirilenko was last year's runner-up here to American Venus Williams, who is not defending her title this week. The 2008 Seoul champion will claim $22,900. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Steve and Barry’s leaving SM Sep 20, 2008
Tennis star Venus Williams, for example, won Wimbledon this year dressed completely in Steve and Barry s apparel. Early in the bankruptcy process, the company announced that it was considering a plan to sell all or some of its assets to repay outstanding debt and would begin eliminating positions. (Santa Maria Times)
Williams sisters to visit Nigeria Sep 19, 2008
Venus Williams of the U.S. (L) holds her winners trophy as she stands with her sister Serena, holding her runners-up trophy, after their finals match at the Wimbledon tennis championships in London July 5, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo). (Xinhuanet, China)
Serena Williams to serve up memoir Sep 18, 2008
Williams, 26, has won nine Grand Slam titles and, with sister Venus Williams, won a gold medal in women's doubles at the recent Olympics in Beijing. More than five years after she last held the top ranking, Serena Williams officially regained the distinction after winning the U.S. Open this year for the third time. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Serena Williams to serve up memoir in 2009 Sep 17, 2008
Williams, 26, has won nine Grand Slam titles and, with sister Venus Williams, won a gold medal in women's doubles at the recent Olympics in Beijing. Grand Central Publishing is a division of the Hachette Book Group. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Why Tennis Needs Federer More Than Ever Sep 10, 2008
Consider: Aside from Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova is the only woman to beat Serena in Grand Slam finals. Her 9-3 record is testament enough to her supreme level of confidence in the biggest moments. (Forbes -- Business)
Early Take On Fashion Week Sep 9, 2008
Eva Longoria Parker, Lindsay Lohan And Venus Williams Among Celebs In Attendance ... Evangelista also caught up with tennis champ Venus Williams ... Eva Longoria Parker, Lindsay Lohan And Venus Williams Among Celebs In Attendance. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Serena dazzles for third U.S. Open title Sep 9, 2008
Venus Williams got ample air time, too. Sitting in the guest box, she cheered on the sister she teamed up with to win the Olympics doubles title. (Xinhuanet, China)
Serena Williams beats Jankovic for 3rd US Open title Sep 8, 2008
"She was just too good tonight.'' As good as Jankovic is at retrieving balls and extending points, Williams can do that with the best of them, too, leading to point after point lasting more than a dozen shots as both women scurried around Arthur Ashe Stadium, their sneakers squeaking loudly. Both sent close-range shots directly at the other. But the difference in strength was clear: Repeatedly after those lengthy exchanges, Jankovic was left shaking her racket hand, trying to lessen the sting.... (The Star Online, Malaysia)
New York Fashion Week Sep 8, 2008
Lopez, Thurman, Eva Longoria and Venus Williams were at Diane von Furstenberg's spring preview, while Winona Ryder and Christina Ricci were both in the front row for Donna Karan's 20th anniversary collection. On Saturday, Lindsay Lohan started a minor frenzy with her appearance with gal pal Samantha Ronson at sister Charlotte Ronson's show. (AZCentral -- Style)
U.S. Open Women's Final: Williamses' rise, fall, rise again good for 'lifeblood' of tennis (Today) Sep 7, 2008
Cheers boomeranged around Arthur Ashe Stadium Wednesday night at the U.S. Open -- from one end, cries for Venus Williams, from the other, serenades for Serena Williams. It was a familiar stereo sound track for a sister story that has been anything but typical. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
* US OPEN 2008 : Serena wins battle of Williams sisters Sep 5, 2008
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National Digest Sep 5, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) Serena Williams barely got the better of older sister Venus Williams in a U.S. Open quarterfinal that was fit for a final, coming back in each set to win 7-6 (6), 7-6 (7) Wednesday and break a tie in their head-to-head series. In the semifinals, the fourth-seeded Serena will meet No. 6 Dinara Safina, who advanced earlier in the day by overpowering No. 16 Flavia Pennetta 6-2, 6-3. (Creston News Adertiser, IO)
SERENA VS. VENUS: Another sister classic at the U.S. Open Sep 5, 2008
Having repeated that feat in the second set, she seized an 8-7 lead in the tiebreak when Venus Williams, 15 months her elder, sailed a forehand long one last time. No more 120 mph serves or two-handed backhands could save Venus now. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Serena outlasts Venus Sep 4, 2008
NEW YORK - Venus Williams glanced up at the giant screen, hoping for a change. What she wanted was for an overrule by an inanimate object, a machine that had no idea how hard she was fighting, how badly she wanted to win. (Boston Globe)
U.S. Open: Serena wins all-Williams quarterfinal Sep 4, 2008
AP photo - Serena Williams celebrates a point during the tiebreaker on her way to winning over her older sister, Venus Williams, at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Wednesday ... Serena Williams barely got the better of older sister Venus Williams in a U.S. Open quarterfinal that was fit for a final, coming back in each set to win 7-6 (6), 7-6 (7) Wednesday night and break a tie in their head-to-head series. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Safina through to semis Sep 4, 2008
The sixth-seeded Safina advanced to the semi-finals where she will play the winner of a match between Serena Williams and Venus Williams. AFP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Serena beats Venus at US Open; Nadal reaches semi Sep 4, 2008
Serena Williams barely got the better of older sister Venus Williams in a U.S. Open quarterfinal that was fit for a final, coming back in each set to win 7-6 (6), 7-6 (7) Wednesday and break a tie in their head-to-head series. Story tools. (Anchorage Daily News)
U.S. Open Show Court Schedules Sep 4, 2008
Serena Williams (4), United States, vs. Venus Williams (7), United States. Rafael Nadal (1), Spain, vs. Mardy Fish, United States. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Serena Steals Sister Matchup To Reach U.S. Open Semis Sep 4, 2008
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Wimbledon confirm move to prize money equality Sep 4, 2008
Women to receive same rewards as men for first time. Thursday February 22 2007 11:29 GMT. (Yahoo News -- Women's Issues)
Athens apparel store Steve & Barry's closing Sep 4, 2008
The company also sells exclusive collections created through licensing agreements with entertainers and athletes like Sarah Jessica Parker and Venus Williams. Originally published in the Athens Banner-Herald on Thursday, September 04, 2008. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Serena Defeats Venus At US Open Sep 4, 2008
Serena Williams took advantage of a inopportune Venus Williams, beating her older sister, 7-6 (8-6), 7-6 (9-7) to reach the semifinals at the U.S. Open. Venus, who bested Serena in July's Wimbledon final, blew 10 set points in the match and had 45 unforced errors in the 2 hour, 25 minute encounter. (Click2Houston, TX)
U.S. OPEN: Williams Sisters Face Off Sep 3, 2008
Sept. 1: Venus Williams hits to Agnieszka Radwanska during their match at the U.S. Open. Sept. 1: Venus Williams hits to Agnieszka Radwanska during their match at the U.S. Open. (Fox News)
Jankovic cruises into U.S. Open semis Sep 3, 2008
While crowds at Flushing Meadows pressed around the practice courts to watch Serena Williams and Venus Williams warm up for their 17th career meeting Wednesday, Dementieva defeated Schnyder in their 17th contest. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Politics)
High-flying Dementieva Soars Into U.S. Open Semis Sep 3, 2008
The other quarters will pit fourth-seeded Serena Williams against seventh- seeded Venus Williams and sixth-seeded Russian Dinara Safina versus 16th- seeded Italian Flavia Pennetta on Wednesday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Copyright 2008 The Sports NetworkAll rights reserved. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Steve & Barrys stores in Colonie, Queensbury remain open Sep 3, 2008
The clothing chain sells a line from Sarah Jessica Parker, tennis star Venus Williams collection Eleven by Venus Williams and actress Amanda Bynes Dear collection. For men, Steve & Barry s has the NBA star Stephon Marbury s Starbury collection, surfer Laird Hamilton s Wonderwall collection and lines of collegiate wear. (Albany Business Review, NY)
* US OPEN 2008: Nadal rattled; Venus, Serena into last 8 Sep 3, 2008
Venus Williams of the US hits a backhand return to Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland during their fourth-round match on the eighth day of the US Open tennis tournament in Flushing Meadows, New York, on Monday. PHOTO: EPA. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
US Open results Sep 3, 2008
Womens singles fourth round: Dinara Safina (Rus) bt Anna-Lena Groenefeld (Ger) 7-5, 6-0; Flavia Pennetta (Ita) bt Amelie Mauresmo (Fra) 6-3, 6-0; Venus Williams (US) bt Agnieszka Radwanska (Pol) 6-1, 6-3; Serena Williams (US) bt Severine Bremond (Fra) 6-2, 6-2. Mixed doubles quarter-finals: Cara Black-Leander Paes (Zim-Ind) bt Vladimira Uhlirova-Martin Damm (Cze) 7-5, 6-2; Nadia Petrova-Jonas Bjorkman (Rus-Swe) bt Rennae Stubbs-Robert Lindstedt (Aus-Swe) 6-3, 6-2; Lizel Huber-Jamie Murray... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Williams sisters to meet in quarterfinals at Open Sep 3, 2008
NEW YORK Venus Williams figures matches against her sister would be much less stressful if they weren t both elite players ... Venus Williams faced what should have been an opponent to be taken seriously: Not only is Radwanska ranked in the top 10, but she won her only previous match against the elder Williams sister and upset then-defending champion Maria Sharapova at last year s U.S. Open. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Morning Kickoff Sep 3, 2008
Henin beat Serena Williams in the quarterfinals and Venus Williams in the semifinals. Playback. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Williams sisters go their own way Sep 3, 2008
Venus Williams and Serena Williams are 8-8 in head-to-head matches. All of the matches except the 1999 Grand Slam Cup were played on outdoor courts. (News & Observer -- Sports)
U.S. Open: Federer still alive with 5-set victory (Today) Sep 3, 2008
Looking ahead: Rafael Nadal (1) vs. Mardy Fish, Andy Murray (6) vs. Juan Martin del Potro (17); Serena Williams (4) vs. Venus Williams (7), Dinara Safina (6) vs. Flavia Pennetta (16). TV: USA -- 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (live), 7-11 p.m. (live). (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
U.S. Open set for all-Williams quarterfinal Sep 2, 2008
NEW YORK (AP) -- Now comes a challenge for Venus Williams and Serena Williams at the U.S. Open: a match against each other. Severine Bremond, left, and Serena Williams shake hands after Williams' victory on Monday. (CNN -- International)
Venus, Serena to collide again Sep 2, 2008
Venus Williams looks set for another showdown with her sister ... Two-time champion Venus Williams avenged an earlier loss by routing ninth seed Agnieszka Radwanska 6-1 6-3 at the US Open today to set up a showdown with sister Serena in the quarter-finals ... Venus Williams looks set for another showdown with her sister. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Unseeded Fish makes quarters Sep 2, 2008
Venus Williams was set to play by day and Serena Williams was ready at night; if they both win, the sisters will next meet in the quarterfinals. Andy Roddick advanced to the round of 16 by beating. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
With Serena-Venus, expect an epic Sep 2, 2008
Serena and Venus Williams are as familiar with each others games, habits and personalities as the Bryan twins, Bob and Mike, are with one another. Though they are almost two years apart Venus is 28 and Serena will be 27 on Sept. 26 they grew up playing together in Compton, Calif. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Venus, Serena set up quarterfinal showdown at U.S. Open Sep 2, 2008
Venus Williams, who beat Agnieszka Radwanska 6-1, 6-3 in the fourth round, awaits a matchup with sister Serena in the quarterfinals. 2008 U.S. OPEN. (USA Today -- Sports)
Querrey's 2nd upset of Open earns match vs. Nadal Sep 2, 2008
No. 7 Venus Williams compiled a remarkable 32-4 edge in winners against No. 27 Alona Bondarenko of Ukraine ... I think he s really ready to move forward, Venus Williams said. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Venus, Serena to break tie Sep 2, 2008
Venus Williams hits a return during her 6-1, 6-3 win over Agnieszka Radwanska ... Advertisements Howard Fendrich, The Associated Press NEW YORK - Now comes a challenge for Venus Williams and Serena Williams at the U.S. Open: a match against each other. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Even 'Bad Day' Isn't Enough to Derail Nadal Sep 2, 2008
Venus Williams, of the United States, serves to Agnieszka Radwanska, of Poland, during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Monday, Sept. 1, 2008 ... Venus Williams, of the United States, hits to Agnieszka Radwanska, of Poland, during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, Monday, Sept. 1, 2008. (Washington Post)
Venus, Serena Williams roll at US Open Sep 2, 2008
Venus Williams showed her athleticism Monday by chasing down shots to the corners from Agnieszka Radwanska during a straight-set victory in the fourth round of the U.S. Open ... Serena Williams romped through Severine Bremond of France, 6-2, 6-2, just after Venus Williams looked otherworldly against 11th-ranked Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland, 6-1, 6-3 ... All this time since Williams versus Williams last played a U.S. Open final -- 2002 -- and here the Grand Slam title standings among the eight... (Los Angeles Times)
Williams Sisters To Face Off In Quarterfinal Sep 2, 2008
NEW YORK -- Now comes a challenge for Venus Williams and Serena Williams at the U.S. Open: a match against each other. Except unlike so many of their all-in-the-family faceoffs at Grand Slam tournaments, including at Wimbledon in July, this Williams vs. Williams showdown will not decide the championship. (Click2Houston, TX)
Roddick has a skip in his step Sep 1, 2008
(The third mother in the draw, 32-year-old qualifier Rossana de los Rios from Paraguay, lost to Venus Williams in the second round. Instead, the 28-year-old Bammer reached the first major quarterfinal of her career, with her 7-year-old daughter cheering courtside. (Boston Globe)
Venus, Serena poised for final Sep 1, 2008
On the women's side, Venus Williams and sister Serena cruised in third-round matches at Arthur Ashe Stadium, moving them one step closer to a quarter-final showdown at the year's last grand slam event. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Notebook: Roddick shoulda been in Beijing Sep 1, 2008
The 12th-seeded Marion Bartoli, who lost the 2007 Wimbledon final to Venus Williams, was defeated by Australia's Sybille Bammer 7-6 (3), 0-6, 6-4. France's Jo-Wilfried Tsonga was overwhelmed by Tommy Robredo of Spain 7-6 (2), 6-2, 6-3. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
