2008 Season in Review: February
Published by Aaress Lawless on Nov 18, 2008 | Print |
Former world number one Monica Seles officially ended her professional tennis career in February.
Relive the highlights from February in the second part of our 2008 Season in Review series.
February Highlights
After increased controversy, Sania Mirza decided to stop playing at home in India.
Russia, China, Spain, and the United States reached the Fed Cup by BNP Paribas semifinals.
Venus and Serena Williams were nominated for the Best Female Athlete honor in Nickelodeon’s 21st Annual Kids’ Choice Awards.
Ilie Nastase resigned as the head of Romania’s Tennis Federation.
Monica Seles officially announced her retirement from professional tennis.
Shahar Peer made tennis history by becoming the first player from Israel to compete in a Persian Gulf state.
The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour announced changes to its player security policy.
Justine Henin was named the Laureus World Sports Academy’s Sportswoman of the Year.
Retired star Kim Clijsters gave birth to a baby girl.
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