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ITF Unveils ‘Journey to Beijing - Tennis Celebrates the Olympics’ Book

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Maria Sharapova tried rhythmic gymnastics, while Serena Williams appeared as an ice skater for the ITF’s new Olympic publication.

‘Journey to Beijing – Tennis celebrates the Olympics’ features images of tennis players dressed as athletes from other Olympic sports.

Serena Powers into Wimbledon Semifinals; Jie Zheng Beats Vaidisova

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Serena Williams has reached the 2008 Championships at Wimbledon semifinals after a dazzling display of power tennis on Tuesday in the round of sixteen.

It was a brilliant performance by the eight-time major champion as she beat Agnieszka Radwanska in straight sets 6-4, 6-0.

2008 Wimbledon Quarterfinals Preview

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The singles draw at the Championships has been narrowed down to eight players, including only two former Grand Slam winners.

Will Venus and Serena Williams keep their dreams of an all-Williams final alive on Tuesday? Or should we expect to see a quartet of surprise semifinalists in the next round?

Agnieszka Radwanska Sets Up Match Against Serena After Beating Kuznetsova

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Poland’s Agnieszka Radwanska defeated fourth seed Svetlana Kuznetsova in three sets 6-4, 1-6, 7-5 on Monday at Wimbledon.

Kuznetsova held a set and 4-1 lead in the third set, but could not close out the match for a spot in the quarterfinals.

Wimbledon Round of Sixteen Preview

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The second week of play at the 2008 Championships at Wimbledon starts on Monday with the round of sixteen.

A full day of tennis is expected, including three matches for Venus and Serena Williams on Court No. 2—also known as the Graveyard of Champions.

Williams Sisters, Lindsay Davenport, Liezel Huber Named to USA Olympic Team

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The United States Tennis Association has officially named its roster of players for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.

Venus and Serena Williams, Lindsay Davenport, and Liezel Huber will represent the United States in the women’s tennis competition.

Hits and Misses: Evaluating First Round Performances at Wimbledon

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How did the Top 10 seeds perform during the first round of the 2008 Wimbledon Championships?

A few players dazzled, but the rest reminded us that the largest room in the world is the room for improvement.

Tough Bottom Half of Draw Set at Wimbledon; Potential All-Williams Final

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World No. 1 Ana Ivanovic is comfortably at the top of the women’s singles draw, but the second half holds the most potential at next week’s Grand Slam tournament.

Continue reading for a preview of the top eight seeded players at the 2008 Championships at Wimbledon.

Four USA Grand Slam Champions Expected to Play in Beijing Olympics

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The 2008 US Olympic squad is expected to include four multiple Grand Slam champions.

Serena Williams, Venus Williams, Lindsay Davenport, and Liezel Huber will reportedly play for Team USA in the Summer Olympics.

Katarina Srebotnik Stuns Serena Williams at French Open

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Katarina Srebotnik caused the biggest upset of the 2008 French Open so far on Friday as she knocked out title favorite and eight-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams.

Williams, who was seeded fifth, fell during the third round of play in straight sets 6-4, 6-4.

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