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Serena advances to French Open second round

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Eight-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams advanced to the second round of the French Open, beating Ashley Harkleroad 6-2, 6-1.

Story | Conversation | May 25, 2008

Americans Craybas, King advance at Istanbul Cup

Associated Press

Americans Jill Craybas and Vania King won first-round matches Monday at the Istanbul Cup, a clay-court tuneup for the upcoming French Open.

Story | Conversation | May 19, 2008

Drucker: Jankovic in need of mental toughness

Joel Drucker, Special to ESPN.com

With pristine movement, Jelena Jankovic is one of the most consistent performers on tour. However, fitness is a separate issue. Until she learns to carry herself with the bravado of a heavyweight, the Serb may never reach her full potential.

Story | Conversation | April 28, 2008

Federer cruises into Estoril Open quarterfinals

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Steady rain didn't stop Roger Federer from cruising into the quarterfinals of the Estoril Open with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Romania's Victor Hanescu on Thursday.

Story | Conversation | April 17, 2008

Simon, Gicquel reach Estoril Open second round

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Fifth-seeded Gilles Simon defeated Roko Karanusic 7-5, 7-5 to advance to the second round of the clay-court Estoril Open.

Story | Conversation | April 14, 2008

Ford: Form-fitting Serena wins the title

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

Serena Williams set up her own obstacle course Saturday. After squandering eight match points, she finally capitalized, winning the Key Biscayne title for the fifth time. And in the process, Williams pronounced that tennis is her No. 1 goal.

Story | Conversation | April 05, 2008

Serena rallies past Kuznetsova into Key Biscayne final

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Serena Williams overcame a slow start and sore back to beat Svetlana Kuznetsova 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the semifinals of the Sony Ericsson Open.

Story | Conversation | April 03, 2008

Ford: Women's road to the Miami Final Four

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

With the Final Four of women's college basketball and the Sony Ericsson Open going on simultaneously, we decided to join them.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2008

Jankovic, Zvonareva reach Sony Ericsson semis

Associated Press

Jelena Jankovic advanced to the semifinals of the Sony Ericsson Open when Elena Dementieva retired with a back injury trailing 6-3, 3-1.

Story | Conversation | April 02, 2008

Ford: Midway through Miami musings

Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.com

What do you get when you take a 31-year old, oft-injured mom and stick her in the hot and humid temperatures she despises? A vintage-looking Lindsay Davenport, who has headlined Week 1 in Miami.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2008

Davenport topples Ivanovic; Henin, Venus cruise

Associated Press

Justine Henin leaned on the net as if she had completed a strenuous workout, even though she won easily Sunday at the Sony Ericsson Open.

Story | Conversation | March 30, 2008

Davenport dispatches Pin at Sony Ericsson Open

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Lindsay Davenport played at Key Biscayne for the first time in five years and needed only an hour to eliminate Camille Pin 6-2, 6-1. Second-seeded Ana Ivanovic beat Emelie Loit 6-1, 6-2 and advanced to a third-round match Sunday against Davenport.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2008

Roddick rolls past Fish into Memphis quarterfinals

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Top-seeded Andy Roddick beat former high school teammate Mardy Fish 6-4, 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals in the Regions Morgan Keegan Championships.

Story | Conversation | February 28, 2008

Qualifier stuns defending champ Venus in Memphis

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Top seed and defending champion Venus Williams was upset in the opening round of the WTA's Cellular South Cup by qualifier Petra Kvitova.

Story | Conversation | February 26, 2008

Ubha: Immediate future of Swedish tennis bleak

Ravi Ubha, Special to ESPN.com

They've germinated dozens of world-class performers through the years. But with no players etched in the top 50, Sweden is pining for the days of Bjorn Borg, Mats Wilander and Stefan Edberg.

Story | Conversation | February 15, 2008