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.

ESPN 100: Nos. 62-74

ESPN The Magazine's 100 best sports events of 2009 quiz, questions Nos. 62-74.

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.

Federer facing ever-growing challenges

After an emotional 2009 season full of unprecedented highs and gut-wrenching lows, 28-year-old Roger Federer is back on top. But he'll find that the going only gets tougher from here.

Belgium's Justine Henin returns the ball during an exhibition match against Italy's Flavia Pennetta at the 7th CPH...

Belgium's Justine Henin reacts after winning an exhibition match against Italy's Flavia Pennetta at the 7th CPH Women...

Belgium's Justine Henin returns the ball during an exhibition match against Italy's Flavia Pennetta at the 7th CPH...

Belgium's Justine Henin reacts after winning an exhibition match against Italy's Flavia Pennetta at the 7th CPH Women...

Belgium's Justine Henin serves during an exhibition match against Italy's Flavia Pennetta at the 7th CPH Women Tennis...

Italy's Flavia Pennetta returns the ball during an exhibition match against Belgium's Justine Henin at the 7th CPH Women Tennis Trophy in Charleroi , Belgium, Sunday Dec. 6, 2009. After a...

Belgium's Justine Henin returns the ball during an exhibition match against Italy's Flavia Pennetta at the 7th CPH...

Italy's Flavia Pennetta returns the ball during an exhibition match against Belgium's Justine Henin at the 7th CPH Women Tennis Trophy in Charleroi , Belgium, Sunday Dec. 6, 2009. After a...

Belgium's Justine Henin returns the ball during an exhibition match against Italy's Flavia Pennetta at the 7th CPH...

Belgium's Justine Henin returns the ball during an exhibition match against Italy's Flavia Pennetta at the 7th CPH...

Belgium's Justine Henin returns the ball during an exhibition match against Italy's Flavia Pennetta at the 7th CPH...