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Svetlana Kuznetsova Triumphs in Beijing

Reigning French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova has added another prize to her 2009 trophy collection.

The Russian star blitzed past Agnieszka Radwanska of Poland on Sunday to win her third title of the season at the China Open in Beijing.

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Svetlana Kuznetsova Qualifies for Doha Championships

Reigning French Open Svetlana Kuznetsova has qualified for the prestigious season-ending Sony Ericsson Championships.

The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour also announced on Sunday that the doubles team of Nuria Llagostera Vives and Maria Jose Martínez Sanchez are also headed for Doha.

First Look at the 2009 US Open Main Draw

After eight months of exciting tennis around the globe, the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour is headed to New York City for the season’s last major tournament.

Aaress Lawless previews the upcoming action at Flushing Meadows and takes a first look at the players to watch during the 2009 US Open.

Foot Injury Prompts Svetlana Kuznetsova to Withdraw from Los Angeles

Next week’s LA Women’s Tennis Championships will be missing a familiar face at the tournament.

Reigning French Open winner Svetlana Kuznetsova has withdrawn from the event because of a foot injury.

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Svetlana Kuznetsova Captures Second Career Grand Slam Title in Paris

Published on June 6, 2009

Svetlana Kuznetsova won her second career Grand Slam title on Saturday at the 2009 French Open.

Kuznetsova defeated her Russian countrywoman and world number one Dinara Safina in straight sets 6-4, 6-2.

Tennis Fans Pick Their Favorites for the 2009 French Open Singles Title

Published on June 5, 2009

We asked our over 700 followers on Twitter for help with picking the winner of the 2009 French Open.

Read their opinions and then join in the conversation by leaving your pick in the comments!

No. 1 Dinara Safina and Svetlana Kuznetsova to Stage All-Russian Final at Roland Garros

Published on June 4, 2009

The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour’s world number one player has reached the singles final at Roland Garros.

Facing Dinara Safina on Saturday is former US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova.

2009 French Open Semifinals Preview

Published on June 3, 2009

The 2009 French Open women’s singles draw took a surprising turn on Wednesday when second seed and title favorite Serena Williams was beaten in three sets by Svetlana Kuznetsova.

Can Kuznetsova keep her Grand Slam run alive in the semifinals? If so, who will meet her in Saturday’s championship match?

Samantha Stosur, Svetlana Kuznetsova Complete French Open Final Four

Published on June 3, 2009

Samantha Stosur joined Dinara Safina and Dominika Cibulkova in the semifinals of the 2009 French Open on Wednesday.

Former US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova completed the final four lineup later in the afternoon after upsetting ten-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams.

World No. 1 Dinara Safina Wins First Title of 2009 in Rome

Published on May 9, 2009

World number one tennis player Dinara Safina won her first title of the 2009 Sony Ericsson WTA Tour season on Saturday.

Safina, the top seed at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome, defeated her countrywoman Svetlana Kuznetsova in the singles final 6-3, 6-2.

Dinara Safina and Svetlana Kuznetsova to Battle for Rome Tennis Title

Published on May 8, 2009

The 2009 Internazionali BNL d’Italia women’s singles final will be an all-Russian affair on Saturday in Rome.

Top seed and reigning world number one Dinara Safina will play her countrywoman and seventh seed Svetlana Kuznetsova for the title.

Svetlana Kuznetsova Wins First Title in Two Years at Stuttgart

Published on May 3, 2009

Former US Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova captured her first Sony Ericsson WTA Tour title in nearly two years on Sunday in Stuttgart, Germany.

Kuznetsova, the 2004 winner at Flushing Meadows, beat her countrywoman and world number one Dinara Safina to win the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.

Getting to Know Svetlana Kuznetsova

Published on April 2, 2009

Svetlana Kuznetsova played some of her best tennis in months during the past week in Miami before losing to Victoria Azarenka on Thursday.

Paula Vergara profiles Kuznetsova’s tennis career and helps us get to know the Russian better both on and off court.

Victoria Azarenka Books Spot in Sony Ericsson Open Final

Published on April 2, 2009

Victoria Azarenka, the most improved player of 2009, has booked herself a berth in the 2009 Sony Ericsson Open final.

Azarenka, who has already won two titles this season, defeated Svetlana Kuznetsova in three sets 6-3, 2-6, 7-5.

Svetlana Kuznetsova, Victoria Azarenka Reach Miami Semifinals

Published on March 31, 2009

Svetlana Kuznetsova and Victoria Azarenka are the first players to reach the 2009 Sony Ericsson Open semifinals.

Kuznetsova, the 2006 champion in Miami, needed three sets to get past Caroline Wozniacki on Tuesday, and Victoria Azarenka stormed past Samantha Stosur in less than one hour.

Move Over, Martha! Serena’s Dog Can Email

Published on March 31, 2009

Martha Stewart and her beloved pooches made headlines recently after launching their new online blog.

But Serena Williams has trumped the domestic diva. Her dog Laurelei sends emails.

First Look at the 2009 BNP Paribas Open Main Draw

Published on March 10, 2009

The 2009 BNP Paribas Open officially begins on Wednesday in beautiful Indian Wells, California.

One hundred twenty-eight of the world’s best players have traveled to the desert in pursuit of $4,500,000 million dollars in prize money.

Semifinals Set at the 2009 Australian Open

Published on January 27, 2009

Russians Dinara Safina, Elena Dementieva and Vera Zvonareva will compete on Thursday in the Australian Open semifinals.

Joining the 2008 Beijing Olympic medalists in the semifinal round is three-time Australian Open champion Serena Williams.

First Look: The 2009 Australian Open Main Draw

Published on January 16, 2009

128 players. One singles champion.

Aaress Lawless takes a first look at the 2009 Australian Open singles draw and gives her thoughts on the players to watch, the dangerous floaters to follow, and her pick for the women’s title.




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