Serena Williams Wins Third Family Circle Cup
By Stephanie Neppl (April 7, 2013) CHARLESTON, SC – For the second year in a row, Serena Williams is queen of the green clay. In the first three-set final since Serena beat Vera Zvonareva in 2008, the world No. 1 came back from a set down to win her third title in Charleston [...]
Zvonareva withdraws from US Open
Two-time Grand Slam runner-up Vera Zvonareva has withdrawn from next week's U.S. Open because of a viral illness.
The 16th-ranked Russian lost in the final at Flushing Meadows in 2010 to Kim Clijsters. She retired in her third-round match against Clijsters at Wimbledon this year because of illness, then was routed 6-1, 6-0 by Serena Williams in the round of 16 at the Olympics...
Zvonareva withdraws from US Open due to illness
Two-time Grand Slam runner-up Vera Zvonareva has withdrawn from next week's U.S. Open because of a viral illness.
The 16th-ranked Russian lost in the final at Flushing Meadows in 2010 to Kim Clijsters. She retired in her third-round match against Clijsters at Wimbledon this year because of illness, then was routed 6-1, 6-0 by Serena Williams in the round of 16 at the Olympics...
Serena almost shuts out Zvonareva
Three times on a single point, Serena Williams hit a serve that clipped the net cord before plopping into the service box for a let, a sequence that drew giggles from the Centre Court crowd.
Otherwise there was no way to slow Williams on Wednesday. She hit 12 aces and repeatedly rocketed her groundstrokes past No. 13-seeded Vera Zvonareva to win 6-1, 6-0 and reach the Olympic quarterfinals...
Williams drops just one game in match
Serena Williams hit 12 aces Wednesday and repeatedly rocketed groundstrokes past Vera Zvonareva to win 6-1, 6-0 and reach the Olympic quarterfinals.
Swinging lustily with almost every shot, Williams hit 32 winners to three for the Russian, who also lost when they met in the 2010 Wimbledon final.
The match was played under the Centre Court roof, and the conditions clearly suited...
Daniela Hantuchova bares all for ESPN's 'Body Issue'
In 2011, we got to Vera Zvonareva in the buff, and this year another tennis player will grace the pages of ESPN's 'Body Issue' - Daniela Hantuchova. The 2012 issue will be available for you to peruse at your leisure on July 13th.
In the issue, the 5'11 Slovak beauty said,
"Talent is one step away from being lazy." I read that when I was 12 and told...
Wimbledon 2012 Tennis Fashion. Day 5: Fila Fashion By Vera Zvonareva, Kim Clijsters and Janko Tipsarevic
We all held our breath during the match between Roger Federer and Julien Benneteau... Thanks God Roger didn't repeat Rafa's fate... However this year's Wimbledon is really unpredictable. And I won't be surprised if the winner would be someone "unexpected"...
The day five (round three) was last for several favorites once again - Fernando Verdasco,...
Vera Zvonareva Fashion Model Pictures
We haven't seen Vera on the courts for some time, but we are all used to seeing her in athletic style. These pictures prove that Vera is not only a great athlete, but also a very beautiful woman and a great model.
Vera Zvonareva for Russian Harper's Bazaar
Vera Zvonareva for Russian Harper's Bazaar
Zvonareva withdraws from French Open
Two-time Grand Slam finalist Vera Zvonareva of Russia withdrew from the French Open shortly before her first-round match Monday, citing an injured right shoulder.
''My shoulder injury has still not healed,'' Zvonareva said. ''So it's definitely not the best year. It's part of the sport and I have to find a way to get back and to be healthy again,...
Zvonareva Withdraws from French Open with Shoulder Injury
Russia’s Vera Zvonareva has withdrawn from the French Open with a right shoulder injury prior to her Monday match.
“Unfortunately my shoulder injury has not healed so I have to withdraw. It’s not good enough to compete. I had to make this choice,” said the eleventh seed.
She’ll be replaced in the draw by lucky loser Sesil Karatantcheva of Kazakhstan who will play Timea...
Vera Zvonareva withdraws from French Open
Two-time Grand Slam finalist Vera Zvonareva of Russia withdrew from the French Open shortly before her first-round match Monday, citing an injured right shoulder.
The 11th-seeded Zvonareva was replaced in the draw by Sesil Karatantcheva of Kazakhstan, who lost in qualifying. Karatantcheva was to face Zvonareva's opponent, Timea Babos of Hungary.
Karatantcheva was a quarterfinalist...
Stosur, Serena into Charleston last 16
Sam Stosur, Vera Zvonareva and Serena Williams all swept into the round of 16 at the Family Circle Cup with straight sets victories on Tuesday.
On a day in which results went mostly according to plan at the clay-court tournament, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova also made it to the third round, Venus Williams continued her comeback from illness with a first-round victory and No.10 seed...
Kvitova, Li, Zvonareva pull out of Dubai tourney
Tournament organizers say Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova, French Open winner Li Na and Vera Zvonareva have pulled out of the Dubai Tennis Championships because of illness and injury.
Organizers did not give details.
Last week, Zvonareva retired from the Qatar Open while trailing Monica Niculescu of Romania 7-5, 3-2 because of pain in her left hip, while Kvitova pulled out of...
Li Na, Zvonareva pull out of Dubai tournament
Tournament organizers say French Open champion Li Na and Vera Zvonareva have pulled out of the Dubai Tennis Championships that start Monday because of injuries.
Organizers did not give details of the players' injuries.
Last week, Zvonareva retired from the Qatar Open while trailing Monica Niculescu of Romania 7-5, 3-2 because of pain in her left hip.
Australian Open champion...
Cirstea advances when Zvonareva retires in Pattaya
Sorana Cirstea reached the semifinals of the Pattaya Open when top-seeded Vera Zvonareva of Russia retired in the third set Friday because of a left hip injury.
The match was even at 2-6, 6-4, 2-2 when Zvonareva pulled out and sent Cirstea into the next round.
Cirstea, a 21-year-old Romanian who is seeded seventh, will next face either Maria Kirilenko of Russia or Tamarine Tanasugarn...
Cirstea advances in Pattaya
Sorana Cirstea reached the semifinals of the Pattaya Open when top-seeded Vera Zvonareva of Russia retired Friday with left hip injury in the third set.
The match was even at 2-6, 6-4, 2-2 when Zvonareva pulled out and sent Cirstea into the next round.
''I rushed too much in the first set. Then I tried to be more patient and made her play more while my serves and returns...
Zvonareva cruises into quarterfinals at Pattaya
Vera Zvonareva of Russia cruised into the quarterfinals of the Pattaya Open on Wednesday with a 6-3 6-3 victory over Akgul Amanmuradova of Uzbekistan.
Zvonareva cruises into Pattaya Open quarters
Vera Zvonareva of Russia cruised into the quarterfinals of the Pattaya Open on Wednesday with a 6-3 6-3 victory over Akgul Amanmuradova of Uzbekistan.
Zvonareva dismisses qualifier at Pattaya Open
Vera Zvonareva began her quest for a third Pattaya Open title by putting away local qualifier Varatchaya Wongteanchai 6-2 7-5 Tuesday.
Zvonareva reaches Pattaya quarters
Vera Zvonareva of Russia cruised into the quarterfinals of the Pattaya Open on Wednesday with a 6-3 6-3 victory over Akgul Amanmuradova of Uzbekistan.
Zvonareva is looking for her third Pattaya title and led 5-1 in the second set before being broken when she tried to serve out the match. However, she broke right back to clinch the victory.
The eighth-ranked Zvonareva will play...
Zvonareva, King win opening matches at Pattaya Open
Vera Zvonareva began her quest for a third Pattaya Open title by putting away local qualifier Varatchaya Wongteanchai 6-2 7-5 on Tuesday.
Zvonareva, King win Pattaya openers
Vera Zvonareva began her quest for a third Pattaya Open title by putting away local qualifier Varatchaya Wongteanchai 6-2 7-5 on Tuesday.
The only bother for top-seeded Zvonareva was when she faced three break points at 5-5 0-40, but summoned powerful serves to get off the hook and win the last two games.
''The first match is always tough,'' said Zvonareva, the...
Russians win women's doubles title
With singles play on their minds, Svetlana Kuznetsova and Vera Zvonareva nearly forgot to sign up in time for doubles at the Australian Open.
The Russians were lucky they got in under the wire. On Friday, they rallied to beat the Italian duo of Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 to win the women's doubles championship.
''We focus on singles. Sometimes I go...
Vera Zvonareva moves to Fila. Kim Clijsters and Svetlana Kuznetsova renew contracts.
You may have noticed. Vera Zvonareva has joined team Fila and she looked damn good in her inaugural choices in Australia. “I have admired the Fila brand since I was a young girl and I am thrilled to join the elite group of athletes that have worn Fila throughout the years,” said Zvonareva. “The...brand aligns so well with my personal style...” Pictured on Vera is the Fila...
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