Petrova, Bartoli, Kirilenko advance to second round
Associated PressFifth-seeded Nadia Petrova and sixth-seeded Marion Bartoli advanced to the second round of the Generali Ladies.
Story | Conversation | October 21, 2008Williams, Jankovic, Safina, Zvonareva, Petrova advance to quarters
Associated PressVenus Williams reached the Porsche Grand Prix quarterfinals, defeating Ukraine's Kateryna Bondarenko 6-4, 6-2 one day after sister Serena was beaten and lost her No. 1 ranking.
Story | Conversation | October 02, 2008All in the family: Williamses, Bondarenkos, Safin, Safina in action
ReutersMarat Safin and Dinara Safina celebrated a family day at the U.S. Open on Tuesday as the Russian brother and sister each posted first-round wins on a busy program for siblings at the National Tennis Center.
Story | Conversation | August 26, 2008Ivanovic survives scare from Dushevina; Williamses roll into second round
ESPN.com news servicesTop seed Ana Ivanovic survived a scare at the U.S. Open before scraping past Vera Dushevina of Russia 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 in the first round.
Story | Conversation | August 26, 2008Dementieva beats Russian compatriot Safina for gold
Associated PressElena Dementieva of Russia won the gold medal in women's singles tennis.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2008Williams sisters net gold in doubles, beating Spaniards in final
Associated PressVenus and Serena Williams of the U.S. won the Olympic gold medal in women's doubles.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2008Szavay, Pin advance at Nordic Light Open
Associated PressSecond-seeded Agnes Szavay of Hungary beat Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium 7-5, 7-6 (2) Monday in the first round of the Nordic Light Open.
Story | Conversation | July 28, 2008Parmentier to replace injured Pierce on France's Beijing team
Associated PressTwo-time Grand Slam champion Mary Pierce withdrew from France's Olympic tennis team Monday because of a knee injury and was replaced by Pauline Parmentier.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 2008Serena looks to rebound from Wimbledon loss; Bartoli advances
Associated PressSerena Williams hasn't had much rest since losing to her sister Venus in the finals at Wimbledon earlier this month, and that's been the perfect therapy for the eight-time Grand Slam champion.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2008Venus will return to finals, only to find Serena waiting
Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.comVenus Williams is the defending champion at Wimbledon, and Ravi Ubha writes she'll reach the final once again. However, sister Serena could very well be waiting for her.
Story | Conversation | June 19, 2008Bondarenko's final-set rally helps seal first WTA singles title
Associated PressKateryna Bondarenko claimed her first WTA Tour singles title Sunday with a 7-6 (7), 2-6, 7-6 (4) victory over Yanina Wickmayer in the final of the DFS Classic.
Story | Conversation | June 15, 2008Mattek downs Vaidisova in straight sets at DFS Classic
Associated PressBethanie Mattek reached the second semifinal of her career, upsetting third-seeded Nicole Vaidisova 6-3, 6-0 in the DFS Classic quarterfinals on Friday.
Story | Conversation | June 13, 2008Only 13 matches completed before rain halts play
Associated PressAmelie Mauresmo held her nerve and her serve when it counted, reaching the second round of the French Open by beating Olga Savchuk 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 in a match disrupted by rain.
Story | Conversation | May 27, 2008Devoid of Justine Henin, Williams, Sharapova looking to make their mark
Ravi Ubha, Special ESPN.comFor the first time since 2004, the French Open winning trophy will be hoisted by someone other than Justine Henin. But who steps up and grinds their way through the clay is up in the air.
Story | Conversation | May 23, 2008Sharapova, Williams sisters advance; Ivanovic ousted
Associated PressMaria Sharapova moved a step closer to the No. 1 ranking, overcoming some erratic moments before beating Dominika Cibulkova 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 in the second round of the Italian Open.
Story | Conversation | May 14, 2008TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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