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Aussie Open Quarterfinals: Federer v. Blake

Ferrer to face Djokovic; Venus and Serena both make women's final 8

(Newser) - The day after playing a five-set marathon, Roger Federer dispatched his latest opponent, Tomas Berdych, 6-4, 7-6, 6-3 to move to the Australian Open's quarterfinals. Federer will go up against American James Blake, who defeated Marin Cilic 6-3, 6-4, 6-4, AP reports. In other fourth-round action:

Nadal, Sharapova Advance
Nadal, Sharapova Advance
Jan 20, 2008 1:33 PM CST

Nadal, Sharapova Advance

Williams, Henin, Ferrero taste victory

(Newser) - Spain’s Rafael Nadal quickly advanced to the Australian Open’s fourth round today, when a calf injury forced French opponent Paul-Henri Matthieu to drop out; Nadal was ahead 6-4, 3-0. Justine Henin made short work of her opponent, Taiwan’s Hsieh Su-Wei, 6-2, 6-2, as did Maria Sharapova, who...

Roddick Bounced Down Under
Roddick Bounced Down Under
Jan 18, 2008 11:20 AM CST

Roddick Bounced Down Under

Mauresmo upset on women's side

(Newser) - Andy Roddick was knocked out of the Australian Open today, losing a 4-hour, five-set epic to Philipp Kohlschreiber despite notching a personal best 42 aces. “It's the best that happened to me in tennis,” Kohlschreiber said of bouncing the sixth-seeded American. “I enjoyed every second.” Another...

Top Women's Seeds Advance at Melbourne

Serena, Sharapova, Henin move on in '08's first Grand Slam event

(Newser) - Top seed Justine Henin started the '08 Grand Slam season the way she ended last year's - with a victory; this time with a two-set win over Aiko Nakamura of Japan, reports AP. Defending champion Serena Williams, sporting bright fuchsia on this day, took to the new blue Plexicushion surface...

Henin Waltzes to US Open Title
Henin Waltzes to US Open Title
Sep 8, 2007 9:25 PM CDT

Henin Waltzes to US Open Title

Top seed barely breaks a sweat en route to second crown

(Newser) - Justine Henin wrapped up 2 weeks of methodical tennis tonight the same way she started—by not dropping a set en route to a solid thumping. The victim this time was Svetlana Kuznetsova, the score 6-1, 6-3, and the prize the US Open title. It's the 2003 champion's second Open...

Henin Trounces 2nd Williams at US Open Semis

No. 1 set to face Svetlana Kuznetsova in title match

(Newser) - Justine Henin ousted Venus Williams from the US Open yesterday in a hard-fought semifinal match that ended 7-6 (2), 6-4 for Henin. Venus set out to avenge Henin’s quarterfinal win over her sister Serena, but instead fell to the top-seeded Belgian just as her sister had. Henin faces Svetlana...

Venus Prevails, Will Face Henin
Venus Prevails, Will Face Henin
Sep 5, 2007 10:00 PM CDT

Venus Prevails, Will Face Henin

Will now play Justine Henin, the woman who defeated Serena yesterday

(Newser) - Venus Williams came back from a slow start to defeat 3-seed Jelena Jankovic in the US Open quarterfinals last night. The Serb went up a set and a break but lost her momentum in the second, and ultimately falling 4-6, 6-1, 7-6 to the American superstar. Venus' sister Serena was...

Belgian Star Henin Bests Rusty Serena

Power serves and killer forehands rocket her to Open semifinals

(Newser) - Using a combination of power serves, aggressive up-front play, and accurate forehands, Belgium's Justine Henin beat a rusty Serena Williams 7-6 (3), 6-1 Tuesday night to move to the semifinals of the US Open. Williams and Henin have met in the quarterfinals at three consecutive majors, and Henin has won...

Williams Sisters Advance to Quarters

Siblings stay on course to meet in Open semis

(Newser) - One of the US Open women's semifinals may be a family affair: Both Williams sisters are making serious runs at the final four. Venus, seeded 12th, and eighth seed Serena haven't lost a set yet, and each buzzed through her fourth-round match yesterday in two sets. Serena showed no ill...

Injured Nadal Advances
Injured Nadal Advances
Aug 30, 2007 4:30 AM CDT

Injured Nadal Advances

With swollen knee taped, Spaniard earns four-set first-round win

(Newser) - Spaniard Rafael Nadal fought his way through a knee injury to defeat Australian wild-card Alun Jones 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 in a first-round US Open match last night at Flushing Meadows. Nadal moved gingerly on his taped-up knee and was broken on serve several times by the low-ranked Aussie.

Williams Sisters' Matches Kick Off US Open

First-round matches part of tribute to first black Grand Slam champion

(Newser) - When the US Open kicks off today, Serena and Venus Williams will play their first-round matches immediately following an opening tribute to the first black Grand Slam champion, Althea Gibson. The 50th anniversary of the first US Open title won by the "Jackie Robinson of tennis," who died...

Racket Raised Over Lopsided US Open
Racket Raised Over Lopsided US Open
Aug 23, 2007 6:11 AM CDT

Racket Raised Over Lopsided US Open

Women's bracket is top-heavy, critics charge

(Newser) - The US Open is sparking controversy even before it begins because of complaints that the women's tournament structure is conspicuously lopsided with all the best players in the top bracket.  "We got all the heavy hitters up top," said analyst Mary Jo Fernandez. Fans argue that the...

Serena Williams Explores Life Off the Court

Tennis champ branches out to non-sports entertainment

(Newser) - Serena Williams remains one of the biggest names in tennis, but a string of injuries and the irresistible attraction of off-court activities sent the 25-year-old phenom's ranking plummeting to 140th just a year ago. Now, as she preps for the US Open—and an awards show, a party, and a...

Venus Advances to Semifinals
Venus Advances to Semifinals
Jul 6, 2007 4:19 AM CDT

Venus Advances to Semifinals

Comeback champ drives to be lowest seed to win Wimbledon

(Newser) - Three-time Wimbledon champ Venus Williams advanced to the tournament semifinals after defeating fifth-seed Svetlana Kuznetsova in straight sets yesterday. Crushing returns capped the 6-3 6-4 victory that wins her a face-off against Ana Ivanovic. Williams, who has played only occasionally this season and was seeded 28th, is trying to become...

Injured Serena Advances
Injured Serena Advances
Jul 2, 2007 5:18 PM CDT

Injured Serena Advances

Williams advances to Wimbledon quarterfinals despite painful cramping, rain delays

(Newser) - Serena Williams collapsed with a cramped calf during her fourth round match at Wimbledon Centre Court today. But the rain delays which have hobbled this year's tourney came to her rescue—officials paused the contest against Slovak Daniela Hantuchova minutes later, offering the American time to recover, and ultimately to...

Venus Wobbly in Opener
Venus Wobbly in Opener
Jun 27, 2007 4:16 AM CDT

Venus Wobbly in Opener

Williams almost a first-round casualty on the "Graveyard of Champions"

(Newser) - Venus Williams recovered to win after a mediocre performance In the Wimbledon opener left her two points from disaster against an unheralded Russian. The three-time champion rallied from 1-3 and 4-5 down in the third set to take advantage of her opponent's meltdown. Her early play was marred by bad...

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