On the Baseline Tennis News

The ITF has announced that Serena Williams will receive a fine and probation as a penalty for her unsportsmanlike conduct at the 2009 US Open.

Williams verbally assaulted a lineswoman during her semifinal match against Kim Clijsters after receiving a foot fault.

The United States celebrated Black Friday today as millions of shoppers descended upon stores to purchase the latest styles and fashions.

Who do you think is the most fashionable woman on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour? Tell us in this week’s edition of Open Forum Friday!

World number one Serena Williams could potentially face a fine of one million dollars because of her unsportsmanlike conduct at the US Open.

The International Tennis Federation’s Grand Slam Committee is expected to announce its decision this weekend as to whether Serena will be fined or suspended for her actions.

Tennis fans had much to cheer about during the 2009 Sony Ericsson WTA Tour tennis season.

What was the best moment of the year? Tell us in this week’s edition of Open Forum Friday!

Join On the Baseline for a look back at the impressive numbers and stats posted by the Tour’s best players in 2009.

In recreational tennis, there’s a common mistake that takes place right after a player hits a good shot. They stand still admiring it.

Over the past few weeks, Martina Navratilova has been very critical of Andre Agassi’s use of crystal meth during his time on the ATP tour–specifically, his failure to own up to it after failing a drug test.

Do you agree with Navratilova’s harsh words regarding Agassi’s admitted drug use?

Belgian tennis star Yanina Wickmayer held a press conference in Brussels on Thursday in response to her recent suspension from tennis.

After providing a timeline of events leading up to the ITF’s decision to ban her from the sport, Wickmayer announced her decision to appeal.

World number nine Vera Zvonareva will undergo minor right ankle surgery on Wednesday in Rotterdam.

The Beijing Olympic bronze medalist expects to be back on court in four to five weeks.

Reigning US Open champion Kim Clijsters spoke out in defense of her countrywoman Yanina Wickmayer on Saturday.

The Belgium No. 2 called Wickmayer’s one year suspension from tennis “extremely harsh” after Wickmayer was found guilty of violating regulations.

Serena Williams has ended the 2009 Sony Ericsson WTA Tour season as the number one player in the world.

The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour has released the list of the year-end 2009 tennis rankings.

The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour tennis offseason officially began Monday as the players head for a much-needed break.

What are the women planning to do over the next seven weeks? For many of them, their holiday plans include everything—-except play tennis.

The match was the first all-French final since Amelie Mauresmo defeated Mary Pierce for the Paris Indoors title in February 2006.

Italy won its second Fed Cup by BNP Paribas title on Sunday in Reggio Calabria.

The host team of Flavia Pennetta, Francesca Schiavone, Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci routed the USA team 4-0 to seal the victory.

An all-France final is set for the Commonwealth Bank Tournament of Champions in Bali, Indonesia on Sunday.