Showing posts with label Venus Williams. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Venus Williams. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Kateryna Bondarenko beats Venus Williams in the second round of Rogers Cup

Third seeded player Venus Williams has been beaten at the hand of Kateryna Bondarenko by 1-6, 7-5 and 6-4. This defeat came in the second round of the Rogers Cup which took place in Toronto. Her opponent player Kateryna Bondarenko is now number 64 seeded player. For the first time, she took part at this tournament since 1997. It was obviously an early exit for Venus Williams. She was top favorite player in this tournament. So, her early exit means that this tournament has lost half of the excitement. However, 11th seeded payer Ana Ivanovic has moved one step ahead after beating the Magdalena Rybarikova by 2-6, 6-3, 6-2. Ivanovic is one of the most favorite and probable players to have won the trophy.

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Sunday, August 2, 2009

Venus Williams face Marion Bartoli in the final round of WTA Bank of the West Classic tournament

Venus Williams is perhaps one of the leading female tennis players at her time. She plays a dominant role in tennis court. She is always top favorite team and most of the time we see her in the final round. It seems that final round is a secured place for her in any tournament. However, at the WTA Bank of the West Classic tournament, she moves in the final round. In the final round, she will face Marion Bartoli of France. She beats Elena Dementieva by 6-0, 6-1 and secured her position. Now, she needs one more victory to be the champion of this tournament. Marion Bartoli bet Samantha Stosur in the second round 6-3, 1-6 and 6-1.

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Sunday, July 5, 2009

Serena Williams won the Wimble 2009

Elder sister Venus Williams accepted his defeat to her younger sister Serena Williams in the final round of Wimble 2009 tournament. You should know that Serena was the most favorite contestant to win the trophy in the betting odds. At the end we can see that this prediction came true. She defeated Venus by 7-6, 6-2. It was her 11th Grand Slam titles. Venus had chance to win his third consecutive and 6th Grand Slam titles in grass-court. First round was closely contested game but Serena did not give her sister any chance to make strong come back. However, fans could enjoy an all Williams sisters’ final match. Serena Williams shows that she is the queen of tennis. 
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Friday, July 3, 2009

Who will make upset in Wimbledon 2009: Serena or Venus Williams?

Tennis fans can see a final match of 2009 Wimbledon Tennis between two Williams sisters. So, it is sure that any of the Williams sisters will be champion of this tournament. I am sure they will give an exciting game to the fans. Games between Williams sisters is always something special to the fans. It seems that Serena is much stronger than her elder sister Venus. Serena is looking for her first Wimbledon title since 2003 while Venus is looking for third consecutive victory in Wimble. She is also looking to make a new record of holding 6th Grand Slam title and will try to touch Billie Jean King’s record. However, fans around the world are eagerly eyeing to see if Serena can stop her elder sister or not. Who do you think can win the title: Serena or Venus Williams? 
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Another Williams Final at Wimbledon 2009

Wimbledon 2009 is going to see another All Williams final in the women’s singles event as both Venus and Serena Williams reached the final following their respective wins in the semi final. Serena Williams fourth seed Elena Dementieva in a close three-set semi final 6-7, 7-5, 8-6, while Venus outperformed top ranked Dinara Safina 6-1, 6-0 showing a total domination in the game.


The rivalry between the two sisters have already scripted in the tennis history. Serena and Venus met each other on 20 occasions in professional circuit with both sisters winning 10 matches each. They have already played 7 grand slam finals against each other with Serena winning 5 times. Among the four grand slam tournaments, only Wimbledon saw four All-Williams final so far. So, this is going to be the fifth time, Serena and Venus will face each other in the Wimbledon final with both winning twice each.


Venus Williams, the reigning champions of the tournament, defeated her younger sister Serena in a two-set final in Wimbledon 2008. So, Serena would like to take a sweet revenge this time against her elder sister. Whoever wins, there is nothing to worry for Williams family because Wimbledon 2009 women’s singles title is going to add to the family’s memorabilia.


Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Wimbledon 2009: Venus Williams has moved to the second round after beating Stefanie Voegele

Venus Williams successfully faced Stefanie Voegele and advanced into the second round after beating her opponent player by 6-3 and 6-2 at the All English Club. It was the opening match of Wimbledon 2009. This victory has helped her to move one step ahead to make her dream become true. You should know that Venus is looking for her hat-trick trophy in a row.

Venus Williams has got five Grand Slam singles in Wimbledon out of her seven single titles in her career. However, the number of Grand Slam title could be more if she did not loss to her sister Serena Williams both in Australian Open and French Open in the final round. It is the time to see how this highest betting player performs well in this tournament.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Wimbledon 2009: Venus Williams is looking for hat-trick trophy

Venus Williams is one of the most favorite contestants in 2009 Wimbledon betting list. She has caught the light for many reasons. This third-seeded American contestant is looking for his third consecutive Grand Slam title in grass-court in ALL English Club. If she can then she will be the fourth woman to join a club which included players’ like- Steffi Graf, Martina Navratilova and Billie Jean King. However, Venus has got five Wimbledon trophies.

Venus Williams will face Stefanie Voegele of Switzerland. Stefanie is a big challenge in front of him. She will have to beat her to fulfill her dream.

Roger Federer is the only tennis player who has five Grand Slam trophies in Wimbledon. Do you think she can make her third consecutive victories in Wimbledon?

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Friday, May 29, 2009

Venus Williams beat Lucie Safarova at French Open 2009

The former world N.1 Venus Williams, who is from United States, is facing scare at French Open. Recently, she is taking 3rd rank in Women tennis. This great player has defeated Lucie Safarova of Czech Republic by 6-7 (5/7), 6-2, 7-5. This victory has come in the third round at French Open. It is true that Safarova could make some pressure over Venus Williams. After beating Safarova, she has moved next round.

Venus Williams is looking her one more Grand Slam in French Open title. She is top favorite contestant. I will not be surprised if she can do it. I can not see anyone who can stop this contestant. Who do you think can stop her?

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Thursday, April 16, 2009

Venus Williams Defeated Sania Mirza in the 2nd Round of Family Circle Cup

American star Venus Williams edged past Indian opponent Sania Mirza after winning a three-set affair in the second round of Family Circle Cup in Charleston. Winning a doubles title prior to coming into this tournament, and then winning the first round match pretty easily, Sania Mirza appeared full of confidence against tournament’s second seed Venus Williams. However, Venus took it 6-1 3-6 6-2 to progress into the next round of the tournament.

Venus cruised through the first set during which Sania could not put up any resistance, but the Indian star bounce back to win the second set, coming back from 3-1 down to win five-games in a row. It seemed that Sania was going to cause an upset against Venus when she broke her high profile opponent twice earlier in the deciding set and took a 2-1 lead when Venus found her momentum back and rallied to win five consecutive sets to win the match. However, overall Sania Mirza’s performance was impressive against Venus Williams.

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Thursday, April 2, 2009

Williams sisters 20th appearance in the semifinal of Sony Ericsson Open

It is really interesting to see a fight between two sisters in the tennis court. Tennis beloved fans passionately wait to see their match against each other. Fans among the whole world passionately wait to see that who will win the match. However, I think you already understand that I am talking abut Williams. I have to admit that fight between two sisters is really something special for the fans. No one can predict of this match until it will end. You will be pleased to hear that these two sisters are going to face each other in the semifinals of the Sony Ericsson Open. Venus Williams got an easy win against Iveta Benesova. She beat Iveta Benesova by 6-1, 6-4. On the other hand, Serena Williams had to struggle hard to snatch the win and made sure her place in the semifinal. This will be their 20th appearance in the tennis court together. Venus Williams is in ahead with 10-9 lead.

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Friday, March 6, 2009

A bilateral fight between two sisters

Fight between two sisters Venus and Serena Williams is always something special to the tennis fans. Their fight always attracts a lot of fans in the venue. Now, again they are going to face each other an exhibition event in Madison Square Garden in the Billie Jean King Cup. Both Venus and Serena Williams got win against Jelena Jankovic and Ana Ivanovic respectively. They will fight in the semi-final round to make sure the place for final round. I know that this exhibition match has not any important to them. Then, they will fight against each other to show the dominance and ability to play cricket. Extra excitement of this exhibition event is the addition of former USA president Bill Clinton.
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Monday, February 23, 2009

Venus Williams won her 40th ony Ericsson WTA Tour singles title

Venus Williams won the WTA title in Dubai. It was her 40th career Sony Ericsson WTA Tour singles title. After defeating Virginie Razzano in the final round by 6-4, 6-2, she has become the 12th player ever to reach the milestone. It was seventh victory in her last eight Tour singles finals. She secured her place in the final round after getting an easy win against her sister Serena Williams in the semi-final clash.
Venus Williams made me surprise to show her ability of playing tennis at the age of twenty-eight. She is still dominating tennis court. The result of this match told us that this match was less competitive. Virginie Razzano failed to make any strong challenge against Venus. Can anyone tell me how long Venus Williams will take her record?
These are the players who won 40th WTA tour singles title- Navratilova, Evert, Graf, Court, Goolagong, King, Wade, Davenport, Seles, Hingis and Henin.

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Saturday, February 21, 2009

Venus Williams will face Virginie Razzano in the WTA final round

Venus Williams has ensured his place in the final round after beating his younger sister Serena Williams. Today he is going to face Virginie Razzano in the final round of Dubai Tennis Championships. Fifth seed Venus Williams defeated her younger sister by 6-1, 2-6, 7-6 (3). Despite of her lingering knee injury, Serena Williams made strong challenge against Venus but top seed Serena failed to make dominance over her sister. You already know that it was the 19th time both sisters face each other in the tennis ring. Before the start of this match, both were leveled by 9-9. Now, only one victory put Venus into a leading position.

Virginie Razzano is the only opponent player in front of him. She needs to overtake her to claim the title. Virginie Razzano defeated 16th seeded Kaia Kanepi by 6-1, 6-2. Now, tennis fans are eagerly waiting to see a competitive fight between Venus and Virginie in the WTA final. Who do you think can win this title?

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