Sharapova scrapes past Sugiyama
Associated PressMaria Sharapova shook off some inconsistent play to beat Ai Sugiyama, 6-4, 6-7 (6), 6-1, in the first round of the $700,000 WTA Premier Bank of the West Classic on Monday night.
Story | Conversation | July 27, 2009Henin leads pack of players who called it quits in 2008
Kamakshi Tandon, Special to ESPN.comHaving survived the big babe era to earn seven Grand Slam titles, Justine Henin sent shock waves through the WTA Tour when she retired in May. But she wasn't the only star to hang up her racket in 2008.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2008Shvedova takes down No. 5 seed Bammer
Associated PressYaroslava Shvedova upset fifth-seeded Sybille Bammer 6-0, 3-6, 6-2 Monday to advance to the second round of the Diamond Games.
Story | Conversation | February 11, 2008Top-seeded Golovin advances to Slovenia quarterfinals
Associated PressTop-seeded Tatiana Golovin of France reached the quarterfinals of the Slovenia Open on Wednesday by beating Karin Knapp of Italy 6-4, 6-3.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2007Second-seeded Bammer advances in straight sets
Associated PressSecond-seeded Sybille Bammer beat Yvonne Meusburger 6-2, 6-1 on Tuesday at the Slovenia Open.
Story | Conversation | September 18, 2007Golovin, Srebotnik, Likhovtseva win at Slovenia Open
Associated PressTop-seeded Tatiana Golovin of France beat Lilia Osterloh of the United States 6-1, 1-6, 6-1 Monday in the first round of the Slovenia Open.
Story | Conversation | September 17, 2007Golden Arches only option for David Ferrer
Venus Williams reached the semifinals of the U.S. Open and in the process kept a notable American streak going for one more year.
Story | Conversation | September 06, 2007Doubles will do it for Davenport ... for now
Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.comLindsay Davenport became a first-time mother in June, returned to the court in July and announced she'll play doubles in August. Still, don't expect to see the former No. 1 playing singles anytime soon.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 2007Davenport playing in World TeamTennis as comeback begins
Associated PressLindsay Davenport's return to tennis came a long way from the glamorous settings of her Grand Slam victories.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2007Davenport intrigued by return to tennis after becoming a mom
Associated PressThree-time major champion Lindsay Davenport is considering a comeback after being off the pro tour since the end of last year while awaiting the birth of her first child.
Story | Conversation | July 17, 2007Peer wins last six games to beat Likhovtseva
Associated PressShahar Peer won the last six games to beat Elena Likhovtseva of Russia 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 and advance to the second round of the Eastbourne International.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2007Sharapova downs Peszak, Likhovtseva in same day
Associated PressMaria Sharapova reached the DFS Classic semifinals by defeating two opponents Saturday -- Tamira Peszak and Elena Likhovtseva.
Story | Conversation | June 16, 2007Jankovic rallies past Kirilenko to advance
Associated PressThird-ranked Jelena Jankovic rallied to defeat Maria Kirilenko 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 in the third round of the DFS Classic.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2007Henin beats wild card; Mauresmo wins after layoff
Associated PressTop-ranked Justine Henin and Amelie Mauresmo advanced to the third round of the rain-soaked German Open on Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | May 09, 2007Tenth-seeded Dementieva tops Santangelo
Associated PressElena Dementieva rallied to beat Mara Santangelo of Italy 4-6, 6-1, 6-4 Tuesday in the first round of the German Open.
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