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Venus: All Growed Up
The other night, Venus Williams beat Kim Clijsters, 7-5 in the third, in the Billie Jean King Cup exhibition, the centerpiece event of the USTA’s Tennis Night in America effort. This is a very solid idea; tennis needs all the hype and help it can get these days, because the focal points of the... »
Second-seeded Li ousted in Malaysia (AP)
Li Na was too distraught to speak publicly after losing 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 to Tatjana Malek of Germany in the first round of the inaugural Malaysian Open on Tuesday. The second-seeded Li, who became China’s first top-10 woman after reaching the Australian Open semifinals, broke Malek in all three chances she had, but lost... »
Li gunning for No. 1 spot after ranking milestone
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Li Na has her sights set on the women’s tennis top ranking, just weeks after becoming the first Chinese player ever to enter the top 10. … Article source: SI.com »
Peer to face Venus in Dubai semifinals (AP)
Shahar Peer is proving unstoppable at the Dubai Championships one year after the Israeli was denied a chance to play in the tournament. Peer beat a seeded player for the third time in four matches and advanced to the semifinals with a 7-5, 3-0 win over Australian Open semifinalist Li Na, who retired from... »
Israel’s Peer reaches Dubai semifinals (AP)
Shahar Peer is proving unstoppable at the Dubai Championships one year after the Israeli was denied a chance to play in the tournament. Peer beat a seeded player for the third time in four matches and advanced to the semifinals with a 7-5, 3-0 win over No. 8 seed and Australian Open semifinalist Li... »
Teleportation Devices
By Ed McGrogan Hi everyone—apologies for not posting yesterday. It was a busy Wednesday in New York, and I had to scamper over to Jamaica, Queens for a prime seat at the St. John's-Seton Hall basketball game in Carnesecca Arena. It's no Carrier Dome, in bucolic upstate New York, where I'll be for next... »
Chinese tennis comes of age at Australian Open
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — While China’s strong surge at the Australian Open ended in two semifinal losses, Li Na and Zheng Jie believe their performances will inspire a new generation of players. … Article source: SI.com »
Serena, Henin reach Aussie Open final (AP)
After Venus Williams lost at the Australian Open, ending any chance of an all-Williams semifinal, she did all she could to ensure at least one family member would be there. Venus gave younger sister Serena some tips on how to play China's Li Na, who upset Venus in the quarterfinals on Wednesday. "She told... »
Serena clips Na to advance to fifth Aussie Open final
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Serena Williams has advanced to her fifth Australian Open final after beating China’s Li Na 7-6 (4), 7-6 (1), her 50th match win at Melbourne Park. … Article source: SI.com »
Live text – Serena v Li
Serena Williams takes on Li Na before Justine Henin plays Zheng Jie in the Australian Open semi-finals, with Andy Murray against Marin Cilic to follow at 0830 GMT. … Article source: news.bbc.co.uk »