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But some say pro athletes should only focus on sport
New York Times Sep 7, 08 2:52 PM CDT
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The debate over Venus and Serena Williams has apparently shifted after their exciting return to the US Open, the New York Times reports. The sisters, who have played less tennis recently to focus on design and acting, sparked anger among pundits who wanted them focused on the game. But their take-a-break philosophy is keeping Venus and Serena strong as they approach 30—while younger woman players have already retired.
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Sisters meet in dramatic quarter final
Associated Press Sep 4, 08 2:01 AM CDT
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Serena Williams barely got the better of older sister Venus to win the US Open quarter final yesterday in a match-up that was as dramatic as a final faceoff. Serena trailed 5-3 in both sets but came back to win 7-6 (6), 7-6 (7). She advances to the semifinals at Flushing Meadows for the first time since 2002.
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Associated Press Sep 2, 08 8:50 PM CDT
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Avoiding as big an upset as tennis has seen in a while, Roger Federer came back to beat 23rd-seeded Igor Andreev of Russia in five sets tonight to reach the quarterfinals of the US Open. The fourth-round victory—6-7 (5), 7-6 (5), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3—moves him into a match against Gilles Muller of Luxembourg.
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US OPEN
Nadal advances easily, but other leaders get unwelcome shocks
New York Times Aug 31, 08 11:34 AM CDT
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Despite James Blake's hometown support in Flushing Meadows and recent victory over Roger Federer, the No. 9 seed couldn't move on to the fourth round of the US Open. Standing in his way was Mardy Fish, the friend for whom Blake will serve as groomsman next month, the New York Times reports. The ecstatic Fish joins several other surprise spoilers.
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OLYMPICS
Williams sisters take doubles title; 10-0 Olympic record
Associated Press Aug 17, 08 8:19 AM CDT
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Rafael Nadal won the Olympic men's singles gold medal today, overcoming two set points in the second set and holding every service game to beat Fernando Gonzalez of Chile 6-3, 7-6 (2), 6-3. The gold medal was the first for Spain in Olympic tennis, and Nadal became the first top-five ranked player to medal in the traditionally upset-filled sport. He takes the No. 1 ranking tomorrow, ending Roger Federer's 4 1/2-year reign.
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OPINION
Williams sisters' match marked new era in their careers
New York Times Jul 9, 08 8:23 AM CDT
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Wimbledon's men final was one of the greatest tennis matches in history. But for William C. Rhoden, Nadal's victory over Federer overshadowed the importance of the match from the day before, when Venus and Serena Williams played one of their most exciting games. For the New York Times columnist, this year's Wimbledon final marked the day when "a sisterly competition became a rivalry."
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Big sister claims her fifth championship at Centre Court
Associated Press Jul 5, 08 10:28 AM CDT
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Big sister prevailed at Wimbledon today. Defending champ Venus Williams beat Serena in straight sets, 7-5, 6-4, to claim her fifth Wimbledon title, the AP reports. It was the seventh Grand Slam match-up between the two, and Serena still holds a 5-2 edge. The two sisters will be back on the court later today, on the same side this time, as they go for the doubles title.
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Sisters both advance in straight sets to Saturday's championship match
Associated Press Jul 3, 08 2:17 PM CDT
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Venus and Serena Williams won in straight sets today to set up their third all-sister Wimbledon final and seventh Grand Slam championship matchup. Defending champion and four-time winner Venus beat Elena Dementieva 6-1, 7-6 (6-3), then two-time champ Serena overcame two rain delays and served 14 aces to down China's Zheng Jie 6-2, 7-6 (6-5).
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Dementieva, wild card Zheng also advance
Associated Press Jul 1, 08 12:56 PM CDT
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The Williams sisters moved closer to another Wimbledon final today, using their power tennis to cruise into the semifinals in straight sets. Defending champion and four-time winner Venus Williams beat Thailand's Tamarine Tanasugarn 6-4, 6-3, and two-time champ Serena swept 19-year-old Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland 6-4, 6-0.
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UPDATED
Top 4 women bounced for first time in Open era
Associated Press Jun 30, 08 1:00 PM CDT
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Today's fourth-round play at the All England Club produced more upsets at the top of the women's seedings but also offered more convincing wins from the champions and title contenders.Second-seeded Jelena Jankovic, hobbled by a knee injury, fell 6-3, 6-2 to Tamarine Tanasugarn. No. 4 Svetlana Kuznetsova lost 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 to 19-year-old Agnieszka Radwanska.
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Defending champ advances to fourth round after dispatching Sanchez
Associated Press Jun 28, 08 1:57 PM CDT
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Venus Williams served her way into history today, dispatching Spaniard Maria Sanchez 6-1, 7-5 and finishing with a 127-mph delivery, the fastest ever by a woman at Wimbledon. “I was happy with that one,” gushed the defending champ, aiming for her fourth title. She and number two seed Jelena Jankovic now advance to the fourth round.
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Semifinals set: Ivanovic vs. Hantuchova, Sharapova vs. Jankovic
Associated Press Jan 23, 08 3:40 AM CST
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Ana Ivanovic had never taken a set off Venus Williams until she took down the American today in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open 7-6 (3), 6-4. Venus’ sister Serena, was also bounced from the tournament in the quarters by a Serbian, Jelena Jankovic. The fourth-seeded Ivanovic will face Daniela Hantuchova in the semifinals, reports the AP.
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Ferrer to face Djokovic; Venus and Serena both make women's final 8
Associated Press Jan 21, 08 6:40 AM CST
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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:
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49th-ranked Serb gives Federer longest fifth set of his career
ESPN Jan 19, 08 11:00 AM CST
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Roger Federer needed a personal-best 39 aces to survive a stunning five-set four-hour match against relative unknown Janko Tipsarevic in the third round of the Australian Open. The 49th-ranked Serbian’s superb baseline play forced Federer to play 63 games, the most of his career. His secret? “You have to believe you’re going to beat Roger Federer,” Tipsarevic said, “as stupid as that sounds.”
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