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Serena Wins All-Williams Epic, Will Face Dinara Safina in US Open Semifinals

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Serena Williams defeated her sister Venus on Wednesday night at the US Open in an epic match that proved that once again the Williams sisters are the best tennis players in the world.

Serena will face Beijing Olympic silver medalist Dinara Safina in the semifinals on Friday.

On-Court Coaching, New Calendar and Ranking System for 2009 Tennis Season

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The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour announced on Wednesday its landmark 2009 Roadmap calendar, featuring the most sweeping reforms in Tour history.

Among the changes expected for 2009 are on-court coaching at all events, a streamlined calendar, and a new rankings formula.

Svetlana Kuznetsova, Anabel Medina Garrigues Lead Fed Cup Final Team Nominations

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The International Tennis Federation has announced the team nominations for the 2008 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas World Group Final to be played on September 13-14 in Madrid.

Defending champion Russia will face host nation Spain in the championship round.

Monica Seles Lands Radio Talk Show

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Former world number one Monica Seles will host an exclusive live call-in show aimed at empowering women everywhere to lead their best life.

‘The Monica Seles Challenge: 5 Weeks to Jump Start Your Life’ to inspire listeners to live a happier, healthier, more confident life.

Cara Black, Liezel Huber to Play Each Other for US Open Grand Slam Title

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Co-ranked doubles number one players Cara Black and Liezel Huber headed to New York City with the goal of winning their first Grand Slam title of the season.

What they did not plan on was facing each other in the final round.

US Open Preview: Day Ten

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One of the most anticipated matches of the 2008 US Open will take place on Wednesday.

Serena Williams will face her sister Venus Williams in a quarterfinal showdown under the lights in New York.

US Open September 3 Schedule of Play

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The 2008 US Open continues on Wednesday with the second half of the women’s quarterfinals.

Dinara Safina will play Flavia Pennetta, followed by Serena Williams against Venus Williams.

Enter Your Day 10 Pick Now in the US Open Contest!

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The featured match for day ten at the US Open is between Serena Williams and Venus Williams.

For more information about the contest and its prizes or to leave your pick, please go here.

Elena Dementieva, Jelena Jankovic into 2008 US Open Semifinals

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Beijing Olympic gold medalist Elena Dementieva is the first woman to reach the 2008 US Open semifinals.

Dementieva will face second seed Jelena Jankovic in the semifinal round.

US Open Preview: Day Nine

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The first two women’s quarterfinal matches will take place on Tuesday at the US Open.

Second seed Jelena Jankovic will face Sybille Bammer and Olympic gold medalist Elena Dementieva is set to play Patty Schnyder.

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