Williams ruling makes good sense all around

...thing about the Williams infraction, which occurred at a critical juncture in her semifinal match with Kim Clijsters (and was pretty much responsible for Williams' losing that battle), is that it took a player...

Serena fined, faces Open suspension

Grand Slam administrator Bill Babcock tells The Associated Press that Serena Williams has been fined a record $82,500 for her tirade at this year's U.S. Open and could be suspended from that tournament if she has another "major offense".

More to be thankful for than the Detroit Lions

...while she was still the Queen Bee, she owes a special thanks to her Belgian countrywoman, Kim Clijsters. When Clijsters pummeled and slashed her way to a U.S. Open title in just her...

Judgment passed on Serena long ago?

Finally, we have a verdict: Serena Williams was fined $82,500 and put on Grand Slam probation for her U.S. Open tirade. But did the punishment fit the crime, and are tennis officials prepared to enforce it uniformly in the future?

...Williams (R) is disqualified for a foot fault during the Women's Singles Semifinal match against Kim Clijsters of Belgium on day thirteen of the 2009 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean...

...12: Serena Williams argues with a line judge during her Women's Singles Semifinal match against Kim Clijsters of Belgium on day thirteen of the 2009 U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean...

ITF chief: Serena faces 'significant' fine

Top-ranked Serena Williams will most likely receive a "significant" fine but no suspension for her U.S. Open tirade, the president of the International Tennis Federation said.

Ruling on Serena tirade expected soon

A ruling on Serena Williams' U.S. Open tirade is expected in the next two weeks.

Triumphs to tears: Assessing the 2009 WTA stars

With a mid-tier event currently being played in Bali and the Italians hosting the U.S. in this weekend's Fed Cup final, the WTA tour's winter break ha...

Serena Williams of the US reacts to losing a point to Kim Clijsters of Belgium during their semifinal match of the 2009 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean...

Serena right where she belongs

...over and closed the shutters. I wouldn't want to be her, embarking on 2010 with Kim Clijsters back in the hunt and Justine Henin also poised to return to the tour. Jelena Jankovic...

Safina enters Brisbane tourney

Two days after tearfully pulling out of the WTA Championships with a serious back injury she thought could keep her out of the Australian Open, Dinara Safina is entering the Brisbane International.

Where does Safina go from here?

...t hurt. Thus, she'll probably show up at the Australian Open in January and battle Kim Clijsters, Henin and Maria Sharapova for the title. Where does Safina go from here? Ironically, the Russian...

Time running out for slumping Venus

...still more agile. She is the best athlete in women's tennis, with the recently unretired Kim Clijsters finishing a close second. Why, then, can't she win a match these days? If you...

Kim Clijsters from Belgium against Caroline Wozniacki from Denmark during the Women's Final US Open match at...