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Federer Survives in 5 Sets at US Open

(Newser) - Avoiding as big an upset as tennis has seen in a while, Roger Federer came back to beat 23rd-seeded Igor Andreev of Russia in five sets tonight to reach the quarterfinals of the US Open. The fourth-round victory—6-7 (5), 7-6 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3—moves him into a match...

On Night of Upsets, Blake Falls to Friend
On Night of Upsets, Blake Falls to Friend
US OPEN
Aug 31, 2008 11:34 AM CDT

On Night of Upsets, Blake Falls to Friend

Nadal advances easily, but other leaders get unwelcome shocks

(Newser) - Despite James Blake's hometown support in Flushing Meadows and recent victory over Roger Federer, the No. 9 seed couldn't move on to the fourth round of the US Open. Standing in his way was Mardy Fish, the friend for whom Blake will serve as groomsman next month, the New York ...

Nadal Captures Gold, No. 1 Rank
 Nadal Captures Gold, No. 1 Rank
OLYMPICS
Aug 17, 2008 8:19 AM CDT

Nadal Captures Gold, No. 1 Rank

Williams sisters take doubles title; 10-0 Olympic record

(Newser) - Rafael Nadal won the Olympic men's singles gold medal today, overcoming two set points in the second set and holding every service game to beat Fernando Gonzalez of Chile 6-3, 7-6 (2), 6-3. The gold medal was the first for Spain in Olympic tennis, and Nadal became the first top-five...

Wimbledon's Other Final a Classic, as Well

Williams sisters' match marked new era in their careers

(Newser) - Wimbledon's men final was one of the greatest tennis matches in history. But for William C. Rhoden, Nadal's victory over Federer overshadowed the importance of the match from the day before, when Venus and Serena Williams played one of their most exciting games. For the New York Times columnist, this...

Venus Tops Serena, Wins Wimbledon

Big sister claims her fifth championship at Centre Court

(Newser) - Big sister prevailed at Wimbledon today. Defending champ Venus Williams beat Serena in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4, to claim her fifth Wimbledon title, the AP reports. It was the seventh Grand Slam match-up between the two, and Serena still holds a 5-2 edge. The two sisters will be back on...

All-Williams Final At Wimbledon

Sisters both advance in straight sets to Saturday's championship match

(Newser) - Venus and Serena Williams won in straight sets today to set up their third all-sister Wimbledon final and seventh Grand Slam championship matchup. Defending champion and four-time winner Venus beat Elena Dementieva 6-1, 7-6 (6-3), then two-time champ Serena overcame two rain delays and served 14 aces to down China's...

Venus, Serena in Wimbledon Semis

Dementieva, wild card Zheng also advance

(Newser) - The Williams sisters moved closer to another Wimbledon final today, using their power tennis to cruise into the semifinals in straight sets. Defending champion and four-time winner Venus Williams beat Thailand's Tamarine Tanasugarn 6-4, 6-3, and two-time champ Serena swept 19-year-old Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland 6-4, 6-0.

2, 4 Seeds Fall; Williamses Roll
  2, 4 Seeds Fall; Williamses Roll 
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Jun 30, 2008 1:00 PM CDT

2, 4 Seeds Fall; Williamses Roll

Top 4 women bounced for first time in Open era

(Newser) - Today's fourth-round play at the All England Club produced more upsets at the top of the women's seedings but also offered more convincing wins from the champions and title contenders.Second-seeded Jelena Jankovic, hobbled by a knee injury, fell 6-3, 6-2 to Tamarine Tanasugarn. No. 4 Svetlana Kuznetsova lost 6-4,...

Venus Wins With Record Serve at Wimbledon

Defending champ advances to fourth round after dispatching Sanchez

(Newser) - Venus Williams served her way into history today, dispatching Spaniard Maria Sanchez 6-1, 7-5 and finishing with a 127-mph delivery, the fastest ever by a woman at Wimbledon. “I was happy with that one,” gushed the defending champ, aiming for her fourth title. She and number two seed...

Venus Joins Sis in Aussie Exit, Falls to Ivanovic

Semifinals set: Ivanovic vs. Hantuchova, Sharapova vs. Jankovic

(Newser) - Ana Ivanovic had never taken a set off Venus Williams until she took down the American today in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 7-6 (3), 6-4. Venus’ sister Serena, was also bounced from the tournament in the quarters by a Serbian, Jelena Jankovic. The fourth-seeded Ivanovic will face Daniela...

Aussie Open Quarterfinals: Federer v. Blake

Ferrer to face Djokovic; Venus and Serena both make women's final 8

(Newser) - The day after playing a five-set marathon, Roger Federer dispatched his latest opponent, Tomas Berdych, 6-4, 7-6, 6-3 to move to the Australian Open's quarterfinals. Federer will go up against American James Blake, who defeated Marin Cilic 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, AP reports. In other fourth-round action:

Unknown Nearly Beats Federer
Unknown Nearly Beats Federer
Jan 19, 2008 11:00 AM CST

Unknown Nearly Beats Federer

49th-ranked Serb gives Federer longest fifth set of his career

(Newser) - Roger Federer needed a personal-best 39 aces to survive a stunning five-set four-hour match against relative unknown Janko Tipsarevic in the third round of the Australian Open. The 49th-ranked Serbian’s superb baseline play forced Federer to play 63 games, the most of his career. His secret? “You have...

Federer Takes Friendly Win Over Santoro

Venus, Kuznetsova, Blake advance in 2nd round of Aussie Open

(Newser) - Roger Federer certainly didn't go easy on Fabrice Santoro in their Australian Open match today, but the world's number one ace did give his ami a breather before match point of the 6-1, 6-2, 6-0 contest. "It's so beautiful, what he's doing," the appreciative Frenchman told the AP....

Fed Wins Aussie Open Opener
Fed Wins Aussie Open Opener
Jan 15, 2008 10:48 AM CST

Fed Wins Aussie Open Opener

First 2008 Slam begins down under

(Newser) - World No. 1 Roger Federer was explosive today in his first Grand Slam match of the year, winning twice as many points as Diego Hartfield (84-42) to take his Australian Open opener at 6-0, 6-3, 6-0. Fed is trying to bag his third straight Aussie and his 13th Slam—one...

Retailer Sells Air Jordan Rivals Dirt Cheap

Steve & Barry's markets star sneaks for under $20

(Newser) - Don’t feel like ponying up $175 for the freshest Air Jordans? You could instead buy 11 pairs of Ben Wallace’s Big Ben shoes and have change. Budget-minded retailer Steve & Barry’s is reversing Nike’s formula, selling low-cost shoes branded by Wallace, Venus Williams, and Stephon Marbury—...

Henin Waltzes to US Open Title
Henin Waltzes to US Open Title
Sep 8, 2007 9:25 PM CDT

Henin Waltzes to US Open Title

Top seed barely breaks a sweat en route to second crown

(Newser) - Justine Henin wrapped up 2 weeks of methodical tennis tonight the same way she started—by not dropping a set en route to a solid thumping. The victim this time was Svetlana Kuznetsova, the score 6-1, 6-3, and the prize the US Open title. It's the 2003 champion's second Open...

Henin Trounces 2nd Williams at US Open Semis

No. 1 set to face Svetlana Kuznetsova in title match

(Newser) - Justine Henin ousted Venus Williams from the US Open yesterday in a hard-fought semifinal match that ended 7-6 (2), 6-4 for Henin. Venus set out to avenge Henin’s quarterfinal win over her sister Serena, but instead fell to the top-seeded Belgian just as her sister had. Henin faces Svetlana...

Venus Prevails, Will Face Henin
Venus Prevails, Will Face Henin
Sep 5, 2007 10:00 PM CDT

Venus Prevails, Will Face Henin

Will now play Justine Henin, the woman who defeated Serena yesterday

(Newser) - Venus Williams came back from a slow start to defeat 3-seed Jelena Jankovic in the US Open quarterfinals last night. The Serb went up a set and a break but lost her momentum in the second, and ultimately falling 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 to the American superstar. Venus' sister Serena was...

Russians Crash US Open Semis
Russians Crash US Open Semis
Sep 5, 2007 6:08 PM CDT

Russians Crash US Open Semis

'04 champ Kuznetsova, Chakvetadze join Henin in final four

(Newser) - 2004 women's champion Svetlana Kuznetsova cruised into the semifinals of the US Open today, dispatching Agnes Szavay 6-1, 6-4 to earn a shot at fellow Russian Anna Chakvetadze. Chakvetadze upended crowd favorite Shahar Peer 6-4, 6-1; top seed Justine Henin is already in, with the fourth spot going to the...

Belgian Star Henin Bests Rusty Serena

Power serves and killer forehands rocket her to Open semifinals

(Newser) - Using a combination of power serves, aggressive up-front play, and accurate forehands, Belgium's Justine Henin beat a rusty Serena Williams 7-6 (3), 6-1 Tuesday night to move to the semifinals of the US Open. Williams and Henin have met in the quarterfinals at three consecutive majors, and Henin has won...

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