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U.S. Open Singles Semifinals Breakdown

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:28:43 -0500

This year's U.S. Open has already yielded many spectacular matches, and there's still three days left of play. After 25 years of coverage on the USA Network (ESPN and the Tennis Channel will pick up the rights next year), the athletes are providing a worthy sendoff. We've already seen an epic showdown between the Williams sisters and a grueling five-setter from Novak Djokovic and Tommy Robredo. However, unranked or low-seeded players have given the likes of Rafael Nadal and Dinara Safina a run for their money. Below I've previewed both the men's and women's semifinal matches, which will begin tomorrow. Women Dinara Safina RUS (6) vs. Serena Williams USA (4) The spotlight has always just missed Dinara Safina. Though the 22-year-old has won a Grand Slam doubles title, a singles championship has always eluded her. Also, it doesn't help that she's the little sister of 2000 U.S. Open men's champion, Marat Safin. Safina lost to Ana Ivanovic in this year's French Open final and earned the silver medal in Beijing. Unfortunately, two-time U.S. Open women's champion Serena Williams now stands in her way. After losing to Venus at Wimbledon, the sisters put on a phenomenal show last night at Flushing Meadows, with Serena emerging the victor. Given Safina's emotionality on the court and her focused desire to win the same championship as her brother, tomorrow's match is a must-see.

Serena Williams Takes Out Venus Williams At The U.S. Open

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:51:12 -0500

Serena and Venus Williams squared off in the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open making it the 17th time the sisters have faced each other in competition. The series was tied at eight apiece until Serena defeated Venus 7-6, 7-6 Wednesday night in New York. Even though Venus lost in straight sets the match could have gone [...]

Serena Williams Takes Out Venus Williams At The U.S. Open

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 03:51:12 -0500

HOTTEST VIDEO - US Open Highlights - Serena Williams vs. Venus Williams (Day 10)

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 00:19:31 -0500

Serena Williams defeated her sister Venus in two straight sets, but each set went down to the wire (7-6, 7-6) and the result was a magnificent display of tennis.

All-Williams Quarterfinal A Bit Early For This US Open

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 12:32:49 -0500

Get ready for another classic courtesy of the Williams' sisters. They played a riveting final at Wimbledon this year and will meet again in the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open. Unfortunately, it's happening a couple of rounds too soon.

The Ten Most Important People in Tennis History

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:14:51 -0500

With the USTA US Open in full-swing, we are reminded that tennis is a sport of supreme individualism - and the game naturally lends itself to incredible personalities. Notable tennis writer Joel Drucker ranks the ten most important people in the sport's history.

Williams Sisters on Course for Quarterfinal Clash

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:31:51 -0500

Venus and Serena Williams remained on a collision course at the 2008 US Open, after both swept away their opponents in the fourth round of the the tournament. Venus Williams took less than an hour to dispatch Alona Bondarenko in the fourth round, defeating her Ukrainian challenger 6-2, 6-1.

HOT VIDEO - US Open Highlights - Venus Williams vs. Alona Bondarenko (Day 6)

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 17:41:24 -0500

Venus Williams proved that the Bondarenko sisters have nothing on the Williams sisters, destroying Alona Bondarenko 6-2, 6-1 in the third round.

Ivanovic crashes out of US Open

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:02:54 -0500

The 2008 US Open produced its first major upset yesterday as world number one Ana Ivanovic went down to France's Julie Coin in the second round.

Venus Williams

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:17:29 -0500

Venus Williams gives a wave as she is introduced during the past champions stroll prior to the 2008 U.S. Open.

Venus Williams

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:17:29 -0500

Venus Williams gives a wave as she is introduced during the past champions stroll prior to the 2008 U.S. Open.

Samantha Stosur

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:45:34 -0500

Australian Samantha Stosur fell in the first round of the 2008 U.S. Open to Venus Williams.

(photo via The Age)

Video: Williams Sisters Challenge Manning Brothers To Oreo Licking Race

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:29:18 -0500

Venus and Serena Williams are following in the footsteps of Deion Sanders and Bo Jackson by becoming two sport stars. The ladies have joined the Double Stuffed Racing League and seem to be taking it very seriously. The DSRL already features Peyton and Eli Manning, and now the brothers should expect a challege from the [...]

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Wyclef Jean Writes Song For Venus Williams

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:17:02 -0500

Wyclef Jean of Fugees fame has written a new anthem, Venus (I’m Ready), in honor of tennis star Venus Williams. The song will be used throughout Venus’ run at the U.S. Open. Wyclef Jean and Venus Williams met during a taping of the Sundance Channel’s “Iconoclasts”, a show that pairs two famous people from different [...]

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Wyclef Jean Writes Song For Venus Williams

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 02:17:02 -0500

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