http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/25212 Recent articles about Serena Williams en-us Serena Williams, who recently received a slap on the wrist $82,500 fine after threatening to kill a foot fault judge at the U.S. Open last summer, is current vacationing in Barbados. (Williams made $700,000 in earnings from that tournament alone.) Williams was sighted body-boarding by a long-lensed paparrazo when a wardrobe malfunction ocurred. Share This Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:36:28 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Williams_Topless_Pic_Surf_Up_Top_Down/1675635 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Williams_Topless_Pic_Surf_Up_Top_Down/1675635 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Williams_Topless_Pic_Surf_Up_Top_Down/1675635 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/e/8e4f77ef0b832aefd22336fefd2d596bccc4c026/small/Sony_Ericsson_Championships_a2a6.jpg Serena Williams had a swimsuit malfunction in Barbados. And it wasn't simply that she was wearing a swimsuit. Return to Bob's Blitz homepage. Bob's Blitz Full story: http://www.bobsblitz.com 
 
 Best Amazon prices for Blitz Subscribers: http://got.to/BlitzBestDeals Thu, 03 Dec 2009 11:13:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Williams_has_a_Swimsuit_Malfunction/1673621 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Williams_has_a_Swimsuit_Malfunction/1673621 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Williams_has_a_Swimsuit_Malfunction/1673621 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/5/25445d72877ddcb75b0147b2d617c65f61fbf3fe/small/Sony_Ericsson_Championships_7b5c.jpg Serena Williams has been fined $82,500 and put on two years probation by the Grand Slam Committee for yelling at a lineswoman during the U.S. Open. Big deal. Serena’s got the kind of money lying around the house. Serena was so concerned about the impending decision from the GSC that she took in a Green [...] Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:17:21 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Williams_Bouncing_at_a_Green_Day_Concert/1659278 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Williams_Bouncing_at_a_Green_Day_Concert/1659278 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Williams_Bouncing_at_a_Green_Day_Concert/1659278 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/e/fe8625a0e1bae72d399b21310366f0ed60b72cce/small/Sony_Ericsson_Championships_28ca.jpg The decision has been made. World number one Serena Williams has been fined a record $82,500 for the controversial outburst she made at this year’s US Open. The ruling was released by Grand Slam administrator Bill Babcock on Monday. According to the ruling, Williams faces a probationary period at the four Grand Slam events next year and by 2011. The fine would increase to $175,000 should Williams commit another major offense in any major event within the period and could be barred from ... Tue, 01 Dec 2009 02:15:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Williams_fined_record_amount_for_US_Open_outburst/1659471 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Williams_fined_record_amount_for_US_Open_outburst/1659471 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Williams_fined_record_amount_for_US_Open_outburst/1659471 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/c/5/c5074fa2db8495f2ec15f08280061df257f6638c/small/Sony_Ericsson_Championships_2ea7.jpg Serena Williams has confirmed her participation in next year's Sydney International, a lead-up to the Australian Open, after escaping a ban over her U.S. Open tirade. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:52:49 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Williams_to_warm_up_for_Australian_Open_at_Sydney_International/1658504 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Williams_to_warm_up_for_Australian_Open_at_Sydney_International/1658504 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Williams_to_warm_up_for_Australian_Open_at_Sydney_International/1658504 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/5/0548197a7ac160105149af6ef8efeed1aa808a43/small/Sony_Ericsson_Championships_90c1.jpg In case you guys haven’t heard, Serena Williams was hit with a record fine for her outburst earlier this year at the U.S. Open. Serena Williams was fined a record amount for her infamous U.S. Open tirade three months ago and has been placed on an unprecedented two-year probationary period at Grand Slam events. She will [...] Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:00:04 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/FIVE_ENTERTAINING_VIDEOS_INVOLVING_SERENA_WILLIAMS/1655226 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/FIVE_ENTERTAINING_VIDEOS_INVOLVING_SERENA_WILLIAMS/1655226 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/FIVE_ENTERTAINING_VIDEOS_INVOLVING_SERENA_WILLIAMS/1655226 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/2/12e44774bfe4be45fd715d1539980627dcea0e0e/small/Sony_Ericsson_Championships_4b4b.jpg by Greg CouchFiled under: U.S. OpenThis is when a suspension is not a suspension, a major fine is not a major fine.It took months to figure this out, how to word it perfectly, but on Monday, the International Tennis Federation did it:It gave Serena Williams a punishment that wasn't a punishment.The $175,000 fine and three-year suspended ban from the U.S. Open and probationary period for her f-bomb laced, threatening tirade at a tiny U.S. Open line judge do sound like big words, don't ... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:00:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Tennis_Deserves_Fault_for_Serenas_Flawed_Justice/1655579 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Tennis_Deserves_Fault_for_Serenas_Flawed_Justice/1655579 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Tennis_Deserves_Fault_for_Serenas_Flawed_Justice/1655579 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/5/25445d72877ddcb75b0147b2d617c65f61fbf3fe/small/Sony_Ericsson_Championships_7b5c.jpg When you are approached to interview Serena Williams there is one thing you must know: Be on time. Serena is much more than the #1 Tennis player in the world. With off the court activities ranging from her fashion design line “Aneres”, acting roles in major Hollywood pictures and now NFL ownership (Serena and Venus are [...] Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:35:51 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/BSO_Featured_Interview_Serena_Williams_Talks_G2_Tennis_amp_Bodies/1655044 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/BSO_Featured_Interview_Serena_Williams_Talks_G2_Tennis_amp_Bodies/1655044 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/BSO_Featured_Interview_Serena_Williams_Talks_G2_Tennis_amp_Bodies/1655044 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/c/0c2fa64898c6c7fcfe5a8c7dc8b4d854a8b49f66/small/Sony_Ericsson_Championships_6d97.jpg "I swear to God I feel like taking this ******* ball and shoving it down your ******* mouth," said Serena Williams. Menacingly. At least it was menacing according to Grand Slam administrator Bill... Full story: http://www.bobsblitz.com 
 
 Best Amazon prices for Blitz Subscribers: http://got.to/BlitzBestDeals Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:04:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Babcock_Fines_Serena_82k_for_Wanting_to_Shove_this_Fen_Ball_Down_your_Fen_Face/1655070 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Babcock_Fines_Serena_82k_for_Wanting_to_Shove_this_Fen_Ball_Down_your_Fen_Face/1655070 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Babcock_Fines_Serena_82k_for_Wanting_to_Shove_this_Fen_Ball_Down_your_Fen_Face/1655070 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/5/25445d72877ddcb75b0147b2d617c65f61fbf3fe/small/Sony_Ericsson_Championships_7b5c.jpg Serena Williams has been fined at least $82,500 and will be put on probation for two years due to her outburst at the U.S. Open in August, when she berated and perhaps even threatened a lineswoman after she was called for a foot fault during her semifinal loss against Kim Clijsters. And if Williams commits any [...] Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:05:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Williams_Fined_An_Assload_Of_Money_For_Tirade_At_US_Open/1654451 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Williams_Fined_An_Assload_Of_Money_For_Tirade_At_US_Open/1654451 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Williams_Fined_An_Assload_Of_Money_For_Tirade_At_US_Open/1654451 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/5/25445d72877ddcb75b0147b2d617c65f61fbf3fe/small/Sony_Ericsson_Championships_7b5c.jpg Serena Williams was fined a record amount for her infamous U.S. Open tirade three months ago and has been placed on an unprecedented two-year probationary period at Grand Slam events. She will have to pay an $82,500 fine and avoid a "major offense" at the next eight major events. Though it seems harsh (and the headlines play up the severity of the rebuke), the punishment isn't nearly as bad as it seems. Serena, of course, screamed at a lineswoman during a semifinal match against... Mon, 30 Nov 2009 11:31:37 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Williams_earns_fine_probation_for_US_Open_outburst/1654295 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Williams_earns_fine_probation_for_US_Open_outburst/1654295 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Williams_earns_fine_probation_for_US_Open_outburst/1654295 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/c/0c2fa64898c6c7fcfe5a8c7dc8b4d854a8b49f66/small/Sony_Ericsson_Championships_6d97.jpg by FanHouse NewswireSerena Williams was fined a record $82,500 for her U.S. Open tirade and could be suspended from that tournament if she has another "major offense" at any Grand Slam in the next two years.Serena Fined, Put on Probation for Tirade originally appeared on Fanhouse Tennis on Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:34:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments Mon, 30 Nov 2009 10:34:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Fined_Put_on_Probation_for_Tirade/1653995 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Fined_Put_on_Probation_for_Tirade/1653995 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_Fined_Put_on_Probation_for_Tirade/1653995 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/5/25445d72877ddcb75b0147b2d617c65f61fbf3fe/small/Sony_Ericsson_Championships_7b5c.jpg Grand Slam administrator Bill Babcock tells The Associated Press that Serena Williams has been fined a record $82,500 for her tirade at this year's U.S. Open and could be suspended from that tournament if she has another "major offense" in the next two years. Williams faces a "probationary period" at Grand Slam tournaments in 2010 and 2011, Babcock said Monday. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:47:09 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_hit_with_record_fine_for_US_Open_tirade/1653576 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_hit_with_record_fine_for_US_Open_tirade/1653576 http://www.yardbarker.com/tennis/article_external/Serena_hit_with_record_fine_for_US_Open_tirade/1653576 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/e/8e4f77ef0b832aefd22336fefd2d596bccc4c026/small/Sony_Ericsson_Championships_a2a6.jpg Unlike her sister Venus, Serena Williams was able to defeat her 3rd round French Open opponent, but not without controversy, as outlined in the above video. A rough summary of the issue: Serena hit a ball directly at opponent Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez - mean, maybe, but legal. Said shot struck Martinez Sanchez in the arm, which, according to the rules of tennis, means Martinez Sanchez should’ve lost the point. 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