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Kim Clijsters Wins 2009 U.S. Open Title
Tennis star Kim Clijsters, who played in her first major tournament since her 2007 retirement, defeated Caroline Wozniacki at the 2009 U.S. Open.
France's Marion Bartoli Serves up Tennis Winner
Marion Bartoli said she had nothing to lose. Now the 24-year-old French woman has everything to gain.
Venus Williams Remains a Tennis Superstar
Venus Williams walked into her post-match press conference and paused at the candy bowl. A perfect metaphor for her dominating performance in the semifinals at Stanford.
France's Marion Bartoli Combines Court, Canvas
Marion Bartoli can paint the corners of the tennis court with her racket like she can paint on canvas with her hands.
Australian Tennis Star Samantha Stosur
Samantha Stosur may be unassuming and polite in person, but on the court she's something of a warrior.
Serena Williams Serves as Tennis Role Model
At age 27, U.S. women's tennis star Serena Williams has become an important role model for the African-American community generally, and for young women in particular
Maria Sharapova Refining Her Tennis Game
Even if her problem right shoulder isn't quite healthy, Maria Sharapova maintains her boundless energy, charm and humor.
Elena Dementieva is one of tennis' rising stars
Elena Dementieva takes a back seat to no women's tennis player. An accomplished veteran on the WTA Tour, she has won 13 singles titles and reached 14 other finals.
Aleksandra Wozniak Canada's Tennis Star
Aleksandra Wozniak loves the opportunity to return to Stanford University, the scene of her greatest tennis triumph to date.
Serena Williams Plays World Team Tennis
Ten cities in the U.S. have teams in the league, which was co-founded by tennis legend Billie Jean King. WTT presents condensed, entertaining tennis in all its variety.
Banning the Grunting on the WTA
With Larry Scott out as the Women's Tennis Association head, his replacement can increase the sport's popularity by banning the "racket." Specifically, the grunting.
Maria Sharapova Finally to Return
Former world number one Maria Sharapova will be returning to the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour on May 18 at the Warsaw Open in the Polish capital.
Sania Mirza: India's Greatest Female Player
Sania Mirza has achieved in tennis what no other Indian woman has ever done. She has also confronted many controversies and even received threats.
Tennis Legends Evert and Navratilova on Oprah
Legendary tennis champions Chris Every and Martina Navratilova were rivals on the championship circuit but close friends in life.The stars spoke on Oprah Winfirey Show.
Williams Sisters' Sibling Rivalry Renewed
September 2001 is the last time Venus Williams defeated sister Serena in a Grand Slam final. Saturday at Wimbledon, Venus has a chance to scratch that seven-year itch.