“Just like when I’m playing anyone, I’m going to go out there and do the best I can do…This is a job for me and I’m trying to get paid – I’ve been off a year.”
- former World No. 1 Serena Williams, on her plan-of-action in Stanford
Former World No. 1 Serena Williams is through to the Bank of the West Classic quarterfinal, having held on to defeat Maria Kirilenko in three sets. The American fired 14 aces, en route to a 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 victory in one hour and 57 minutes.
“I felt I was a D at best,” Williams said. “I [...]
Second seed Maria Sharapova is through to the quarterfinal at the Bank of the West Classic, having downed Daniela Hantuchova in three sets. The Russian overcame 11 double faults to close the match in two hours and 13 minutes, 6-2, 2-6, 6-4.
Joining Sharapova in the third round are (3) Marion Bartoli, (5) Agnieszka Radwanska and [...]
Former World No. 1 Serena Williams came out firing during her first match at the Bank of the West Classic, having steamrolled opponent Anastasia Rodionova in straight sets, 6-0, 6-0.
The 13-time Grand Slam champion needed just 47 minutes to pass through to the next round late Tuesday night in Stanford, California.
“I wanted to be more [...]
Tennis icon Venus Williams has teamed up with Jamba Juice as both a spokesperson and franchise owner. The former World No. 1 opened up her first store in Bethesda, Maryland in early July and has plans to christen a second in the Washington, DC area by late 2011.
A recent press release announcing the partnership read:
“Ms. [...]
“Kids can inspire us as much as we can inspire them. I played tennis because of Monica Seles, so I know we can help inspire people. If I can influence any kid to start playing sports, I’m happy and honored to do that.”
“It’s important to have every single thing in place – determination, a [...]
“Every single opponent was tough. Right now women’s tennis is at a very high level and very competitive, and I know if I don’t have my full concentration or give my best there’s no chance I’ll win a match.
“Maybe I didn’t play my best tennis this week but I still fought [...]
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Vitas Kevin Gerulaitis (1954-1994)
Kevin Kim (33)
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Fernando Gonzalez (31)
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Andrea Gaudenzi (38)
Chris Guccione (26)
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Nicholas “Nick” James Bollettieri (80)
Evonne Goolagong Cawley (60)
Marc Lopez (29)
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Top seed Vera Zvonareva survived a challenging quarterfinal, having held on to defeat Anna Tatishvili in three sets, 7-5, 6-7(4), 6-2. After splitting the first two sets, the Russian led 3-0 in the decider.
Despite committing 11 double faults during the match, Zvonareva returned well, breaking her opponent six times through three hours and 3 minutes.
She [...]
“I never try to find any excuses, just totally blame myself after each (loss)…I have to accept (losing), its very tough, but makes me stronger!”
- second seed Anastasia “Nastia” Pavlyuchenkova via her official Twitter, after losing a quarterfinal-round match to Galina Voskoboeva in Baku