Cara Black and Liezel Huber win US Open women’s doubles title
Top seeds Cara Black of Zimbabwe and Liezel Huber of the United States won women’s doubles title defeating American Lisa Raymond and Australian Samantha Stosur at the 2008 US Open.
With a 6-3 7-6 (8-6)...
Maria Sharapova’s Nike dresses for the 2008 US Open
While we’re awaiting the US Open women’s final between Serena Williams and Jelena Jankovic, let’s give some time to the player missed most at this tournament – Maria Sharapova. You know Maria had to...
Sony Ericsson WTA Tour announces landmark 2009 Roadmap calendar, greatest reforms in history
The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour announced its landmark 2009 Roadmap calendar, featuring the most sweeping reforms in history to the circuit structure. The aim of the reforms is to create a more fan friendly...
Serena Williams defeats Dinara Safina to enter US Open final
Two-time US Open champion Serena Williams coped better than Dinara Safina with the gusty winds at Flushing Meadows and reached the final of the tournament beating the Russian 6-3 6-2.
The fourth-seeded Williams survived having...
Jelena Jankovic reaches first Grand Slam final beating Elena Dementieva at US Open
Second seed Jelena Jankovic reached the first Grand Slam final of her career with a straight set victory over fifth seed Elena Dementieva at the 2008 US Open. Final score: 6-4 6-4.
Dementieva broke Jankovic’s...
Alicia Molik retires at 27, injuries drained her
Alicia Molik officially announced her retirement after a long run of injuries, including a debilitating inner-ear virus.
When she reached the Australian Open quarterfinals in 2005 Molik achieved her career-high of No.8, but spent most...
Serena Williams beats sister Venus to reach US Open semifinals
Serena Williams won the 17th meeting with her sister Venus, an epic match with a final result 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (9-7), and moved into the semifinals of the US Open where she’ll face Dinara...
Dinara Safina defeats Flavia Pennetta, cruises into US Open semifinals
Sixth seed Dinara Safina advanced to the US Open semifinals with an easy 6-2 6-3 win over 16th seed Flavia Pennetta.
Safina earned a service break in the second game and later broke serve again...
Jelena Jankovic makes short work of Sybille Bammer, reaches US Open semifinals
Second seed Jelena Jankovic advanced into the US Open semifinals in straight sets, with a 6-1 6-4 victory over 29th seed Sybille Bammer.
"I'm happy about winning in two sets," said the 23-year-old Jankovic, who...
Elena Dementieva beats Patty Schnyder, reaches US Open semifinals
Fifth seed Elena Dementieva eased past 15th seed Patty Schnyder 6-2 6-3 to reach her fourth US Open semifinal.
The Russian broke twice to take the first set. In the second set the Swiss broke...
