235 Results for serena williams

Del Potro stands tall in U.S. Open win

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The U.S. Open final came down to nerves. That why it's shocking that first-time finalist Juan Martin del Potro was more composed than Roger Federer.

Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009

Clijsters' win brings order to chaos

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

Kim Clijsters' U.S. Open championship came after two years away from the game and the birth of a daughter. Now that's the stuff of legend.

Story | Conversation | September 13, 2009

Serena's tirade abruptly ends match

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

A profanity-laced tirade by Serena Williams toward a lineswoman cost her a chance at defending her title at the U.S. Open.

Story | Conversation | September 12, 2009

Inclement weather raises roof rhetoric

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

The players stay entertained despite the U.S. Open rain, but wouldn't it be great if their attention were on the court -- under a roof?

Story | Conversation | September 11, 2009

Rain wreaks havoc on Nadal-Gonzalez

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

NEW YORK -- Coming into the U.S. Open, Rafael Nadal's knees were the subject of much scrutiny. As he has advanced somewhat tentatively throu...

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Serena destined for Open win

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

While the top women's players have checked out of their hotels, Serena Williams seems destined for U.S. Open glory -- again.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 2009

Despite loss, Oudin's the real deal

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

...title -- and the hearts of American tennis fans. One decade ago, it was 17-year-old Serena Williams. Singer Tony Bennett, a regular at the National Tennis Center, has seen a few opening acts...

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Helfant's message: Expect tweaks, but few major changes

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

NEW YORK -- Since becoming ATP World Tour executive chairman and president nearly nine months ago, Adam Helfant has maintained an exceedingly low prof...

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Who's who of women's tennis?

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

...Yanina Wickmayer, hardly a household name. "I think everyone is playing so well," said No. 2 Serena Williams, the only top seed who is playing like one. "You can't underestimate anyone. You have...

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Don't overlook deceiving del Potro

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

The beautiful (talented) people at this U.S. Open are identified by a single name: Venus, Rafa, Serena, Roger, Novak, Maria, etc. The youngest player in the men's top 10, one of the most...

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No-fear attitude propels Oudin to win

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

So what did it take to bring down one of the tour's hottest players, Elena Dementieva? For Melanie Oudin, the answer was no fear.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2009

Court-speed conspiracy theory

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

...the court more quickly." Beyond the anecdotal evidence, there are these bottom-line results: The Williams sisters, Venus and Serena, are through to today's third round and a near handful of American hammers was...

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Slam careers closed for Safin, Santoro

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

If Marat Safin is the great underachiever, Fabrice Santoro is, well, the anti-Safin. But both leave behind no regrets.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Nadal's knee assessment? Fresh for now

Greg Garber, Special to ESPN.com

NEW YORK -- The awkward little backhand from Richard Gasquet carved its way through the air and, for a split second, Rafael Nadal hesitated. The...

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Nighttime pecking order to change

Greg Garber, ESPN.com

In a day of equal prize money and gender equity, the men have invariably played until the early-morning hours at the U.S. Open. Now, it's the women's turn.

Story | Conversation | September 01, 2009