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Top women's matches of the decade

Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.com

From the memorable 2005 Wimbledon clash between Venus Williams and Lindsay Davenport to the comeback kid, Jennifer Capriati, winning an epic final Down Under, we reveal our top 5 women's matches of the decade.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2009

Players of the decade: 19. Elena Dementieva

Clive Brunskill/Getty Images

Elena Dementieva is the leading contender for the best active women's player never to have won a...

Photo | December 21, 2009

The year's most memorable quotes

Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.com

As usual, tennis players didn't just let their rackets do the talking this season. Here's a look back at some of the funniest quips, fighting words and foot-in-mouth moments of 2009.

Story | Conversation | December 20, 2009

Yes, we're handing out more 2009 tennis awards

Peter Bodo

Just in case you're not sick of all those year-end awards everybody and his brother gives out at this time of year, here are my selections for 2009: ...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 18, 2009

Clijsters has priorities in order

Ravi Ubha, ESPN.com

...were in flux, Maria Sharapova continued to work her way back from a shoulder injury and Elena Dementieva was being, well, Elena Dementieva. Clijsters beat both Williams sisters en route to claiming a second...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Scouting the next wave of superstars

Peter Bodo

...The Who's rock opera, "Tommy." Last name? Robredo, I think. And these two Russian girls, Elena Dementieva and Nadia Petrova, slugged it out in the girls final. Did I tell you it didn...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 14, 2009

NEXT No. 5: Melanie Oudin

Shaun Assael, ESPN The Magazine

Melanie Oudin is taking women's tennis by storm.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

More to be thankful for than the Detroit Lions

Peter Bodo

OK, let's all do the right thing on Thanksgiving and appreciate the fact that we're not sitting around in the locker room of the 02 Arena, trembling a...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Triumphs to tears: Assessing the 2009 WTA stars

Abigail Lorge, TENNIS.com

...that distinction goes not to the hapless Safina but to Williams, the best in the game. Elena Dementieva It may seem harsh to offer a negative assessment of a season during which Dementieva won...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Serena right where she belongs

Peter Bodo

...in, week out. Svetlana Kuznetsova: Want to be No. 1, Sveta? "No, but thanks for asking!" Elena Dementieva: It's funny how someone who seems like a no-nonsense player with great athletic gifts...

Blog Entry | Conversation | November 02, 2009

Serena reaches final; Venus awaits

Associated Press

Serena Williams will play big sister Venus in the final of the Sony Ericsson Championships.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2009

Venus advances with Dementieva loss

Associated Press

Venus Williams has reached the semifinals of the Sony Ericsson Championships with a little help from Svetlana Kuznetsova, whose 6-3, 6-2 victory over Elena Dementieva secured the American's passage into the knockout round.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2009

Williams sisters, Wozniacki win

Associated Press

Serena Williams clinched a spot in the semifinals of the WTA Sony Ericsson Championships after beating Elena Dementieva 6-2, 6-4 for her third straight win in the group phase.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Where does Safina go from here?

Ravi Ubha, ESPN.com

For those still interested in who would finish the year as women's No. 1, well, you got your answer earlier than expected in Doha. Yes, Serena Willia...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Wozniacki to play at Sydney

Reuters

Caroline Wozniacki has been confirmed as the fourth top 10 women's player to use the Sydney International tournament as final preparation for next year's Australian Open.

Story | Conversation | October 28, 2009