Notable 2009 off-the-court events

With the holiday season upon us, some of tennis's stars -- for better or worse -- have further reason to kick back and guzzle the eggnog.

Clijsters' U.S. Open win highlights '09

The 2009 tennis season presented its share of thrills, spills, fulfillment and futility. With that, we give you our 2009 WTA awards.

At This Hour 9am et: Pierce's Future, Lebron on Tiger, Mauresmo Retires

...to learn from your mistakes and move on." .................................................................................................................................. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images MADRID, SPAIN - MAY 16: Amelie Mauresmo Mauresmo To Retire: Two-time Grand Slam champion Amelie Mauresmo retired from tennis today, saying she...

Two-time Grand Slam winner Amelie Mauresmo of France speaks during a press conference on December 03, 2009 in Paris. Mauresmo announced she...

Former No. 1 Mauresmo retires

Two-time Grand Slam champion Amelie Mauresmo retired from tennis Thursday, saying she no longer had a burning desire for competition.

FILE - In this Sept.2 2009 file photo, Amelie Mauresmo of France, serves to Aleksandra Wozniak of Canada, during the second round of the U.S...