Category: Venus WilliamsPosted on Jun 30, 2008 | 5 Comments
Second seed Jelena Jankovic was knocked out of the Wimbledon Championships on Monday by Tamarine Tanasugarn.
The Thai veteran defeated Jankovic, who was suffering with a knee injury, in the round of sixteen 6-3, 6-2.
Posted on Jun 29, 2008 | 5 Comments
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.
Posted on Jun 27, 2008 | Comment
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.
Posted on Jun 24, 2008 | 2 Comments
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.
Posted on Jun 21, 2008 | 1 Comment
Venus Williams plans to debut another piece of her popular EleVen line next week at the 2008 Championships at Wimbledon.
Williams will attempt to defend her Wimbledon title while wearing a brand new all-white outfit she has designed especially for the tournament.
Posted on Jun 20, 2008 | 9 Comments
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.
Posted on Jun 1, 2008 | 5 Comments
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.
Posted on May 30, 2008 | Comment
Only hours after her sister Serena exited, Venus Williams was also shown the door at the 2008 French Open.
Clay court specialist Flavia Pennetta beat the defending Wimbledon champion in straight sets 7-5, 6-3.
Posted on May 29, 2008 | Comment
Third round action begins on Friday as Ana Ivanovic, Jelena Jankovic, Venus and Serena Williams and a dozen other women vie for berths in the round of sixteen at the French Open.
For the third consecutive day, top seed Maria Sharapova is also scheduled to play as she attempts to finish her second round match against Bethanie Mattek.
Posted on May 23, 2008 | 2 Comments
The top players at the 2008 French Open have all avoided pulling tough opening round opponents in the women’s singles main draw.
Continue reading for a look at the projected paths of the top seven seeded players at Roland Garros.
Ana Ivanovic
Jelena Jankovic
Maria Sharapova
Svetlana Kuznetsova
Serena Williams
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