Stanford Tennis: Samantha Stosur Defeated Top Seed Serena Williams

Top seed Serena Williams suffered a shocking at the hands of Australian Samantha Stosur. Thus, Serena’s nine-match winning steak has been ended. With the 6-2, 3-6, 6-2 victory, Stosur has ensured her semi-final progress at the Stanford Tennis competition. The Aussie would face Marion Bartoli in the semi final as the French defeated Jelena Jankovic to make her way to the last four. Stosur is naturally very much delighted after such a big victory. The 25-year-old admitted that it was one of her best victories of her career. Now, she wants to make it to the final by winning the semi final match.

Samantha Stosur started off very well against Serena Williams who was underperformed in the game. Stosur took the first set 6-2, but the American bounced back in the second set strongly to win it by 3-6. However, Samantha Stosur once again showed her skill and talent to outperform Serena Williams in the third set 6-2, and thus, ensuring an excellent victory. Meanwhile, Serena’s elder sister Venus Williams defeated former world no. 1 Maria Sharapova in another quarter final match.

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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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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.

Wimbledon 2009: Serena Williams bet Roberta Vinci to reach 4th round

Serena Williams is much closer from her dream. She has moved to fourth round after defeating Roberta Vinci by 6-3, 6-4. Her dominance over the grass-court shows the possibility to hold the trophy. Recently, she is taking the second ranking. This match was played only 67 minutes. However, she took another straight win and you can understand that she didn’t give her opponent any chance to come back in the competition. 
Serena Williams hit 10 aces and made 12 unforced errors. It seems that she will be the big threat for her elder sister Venus Williams, who is the five-time Wimbledon champion. I think that we can see another final match of Williams’ sisters. 
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French Open 2009: Serena Williams is near from her 11th Grand Slam

Serena Williams got a straight win against her opponent contestant Ruano Pascual. She defeated Pascual by 6-2, 6-0. It was played less than one hour. She achieved the victory within 57 minutes. We can see that it was not a tough challenge for Serena Williams. Her opponent could not make any protest in front of her. Serena again proves that she is the queen of tennis court. After winning this game in second round, she has moved one step ahead to hold her 11^th Grand Slam. If she can then it will be her second Grand Slam in French Open. I can not see anyone who can stop her.

French Open 2009: Serena Williams moved second round after beating Klara Zakopalova

It seems that the second-seeded player in Woman tennis, Serena Williams, is struggling hard to take the complete control of French Open 2009. In the first round, she has got a tough win against Czech Klara Zakopalova by 6-3, 6-7, 6-4. She is now looking for his 11^th career Grand Slam singles title. This victory came after four straight loses. Serena was not in comfort mood. In this game, she made four double faults and was unable to place 55% of her serves in the first round. What was the reason for her bad performance? I expected something more from her. However, the good news is that she won the match and moved in the second round. Let us see who she will face in the second round.

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Serena Williams Struggled With Right-hand Injury

American contestant Serena Williams could not make any strong protest against Francesca Schiavone. She withdrew the Madrid Open contest after losing the first set by 6-4 and realized that her injury became worsen situation. In the current ranking, she is taking second position. It is naturally an upsetting matter for her fans and supporters. However, I think that it was impossible for her to continue the game with injury in her right hand. As a devoted fan, I will pray for her so that she can make her come back soon and dominance the tennis court.

However, in men’s contest Wilfried Tsonga got a tough win against former Australian and U.S. Open champion Marat Safin. He defeated him by 6-4, 7-5. However, Marat Safin has expressed that feeling saying that he will retire from professional tennis. I have to admit that he has become aged and this is the right time of taking retirement.

Serena Williams: I am the Best in the World

Russia’s Dinara Safina may have overtaken Serena Williams at the top of the ranking, but Serena thinks that she is still the best in women’s tennis. The American former world no.1 has recently said everybody knows she is the best in the world. Safina reached the no. 1 position on 20 April thanks to her excellent consistency on the court. The Russian could not yet win any grand slam title to her credit, while Serena Williams already has 10 grand slam titles in her cap.

Actually, everybody knows the greatness of Serena Williams. No matter, who tops the WTA ranking, Serena Williams alongside her elder sister Venus Williams is the only active tennis player on women’s circuit who deserves to be among the legends of women’s tennis players.

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Jelena Jankovic Progressed into the Quarter Final of Andalucia Tennis Championships

Serbian star Jelena Jankovic defeated Selima Sfar from Tunisia 6-3 6-0 on Tuesday to reach the quarter final of Andalucia Tennis Championships. The score line suggests how convincingly Jankovic saw off Sfar and made it to the last eight of the tournament. Following Serena Williams’ surprise elimination at the hands of Klara Zakopalova, Jankovic is now the highest ranking player left in the tournament.

Jankovic did not have any success since the turn of the year. However, the world no. 4 of WTA ranking now seems to be in the right track to come back in her prime form in the tournament. She will face Italian Roberta Vinci in the quarter final, in her bid to reach the semi final of tournament.

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Serena Williams Becomes 2008 WTA Tour Player of the Year

Serena Williams has won the 2008 WTA Tour Player of the Year award. This award is determined by the professional tennis players on the tour. Serena Williams had an excellent year in 2008, winning U.S. Open title and doubles gold medal in Olympics along with sister Venus Williams and eventually finished the year at no. 1 ranking in what making an excellent year. Serena Williams is very much delighted with this award and hopes to win such awards in the years to come too. There are some other awards announced too. These are given here:

Doubles Team of the Year 2008: Cara Black and Liezel Huber

Most Improved Player 2008: Dinara Safina

Comeback Player of the Year 2008: Zheng Jie

Newcomer of the Year Award 2008: Caroline Wozniacki

Karen Krantzcke Sportsmanship Award 2008: Elena Dementieva

Victoria Azarenka Defeated Serena Williams to Win Key Biscayne Tournament

World no. 1 Serena Williams failed to win the WTA Tier One tournament at Key Biscayne in Florida being defeated by Belarus southpaw Victoria Azarenka who continued his excellent form of recent. However, Serena Williams can make an excuse of the straight set 6-3 6-1 loss in the final as she was injured which was apparent in her movement. Williams went into the match with strapping on her left thigh. However, she did not go for making any excuse; rather she expressed that the best player won the title.

Serena Williams had been struggling with injury for the last few matches, but still, she could make it to the final defeating elder sister Venus Williams in a three-set semi final affair. Serena started off well taking a 3-2 lead in the first set, but Victoria Azarenka bounced back and claimed the first set 6-3, and the Belarusian found it easier to clinch the second set 6-1, breaking Serena Williams twice. Winning the title of this tournament, Victoria Azarenka is now going to move to the 8^th in WTA ranking.

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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 20^th appearance in the tennis court together. Venus Williams is in ahead with 10-9 lead.

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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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Dubai Tennis Championships 2009: Williams sisters in semi-final

Fighting between two sisters is always something special to the tennis fans. Both Serena and Venus Williams are going to face each other in the semi-final of Dubai Tennis Champions on Thursday. You may know that this will be the 19^th time both sisters will face each other in the tennis court. To come in this position, Venus Williams had to struggle hard and defeated defending champion Elena Dementieva with the margin of 6-3 6-3. On the other hand, Serena got a tough win against Serbian Ana Ivanovic by 6-4 6-4. Compared to her sister, Serena had to face more difficulty to get win to advance into the semi-final round despite being world number one tennis player. This match is very important for both Serena and Venue because a victory for either player in the match would give them a lead in their record against each other. At this moment both sisters are leveled by 9-9. Top seed Serena Williams was beaten by her sister last time during the 2008 WTA Champions. Who do you think can win the match: Serena and Venus Williams?

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