Oct 5, 2009 | Myrtle Beach Online
Venus Williams was among the first-round winners Saturday on the opening day of play at the China Open.
The Last Word: Don't expect the world from Pe'er
It's amazing how quickly Shahar Pe'er metamorphosed from the next great hope into the forgotten woman of Israeli sports.
Gustafson easily wins LPGA Challenge
Sophie Gustafson is finally an LPGA Tour winner again, cruising to a four-stroke victory over top-ranked Lorena Ochoa in the LPGA Challenge yesterday in Danville, Calif.
Tennis: Pe'er celebrates back-to-back WTA titles
After falling all the way down to No. 68 in the world last month, Shahar Pe'er climbed on Monday to No.
Suddenly, everything is going well for Shahar Peer. For the first time in her career she won her second consecutive title, and extended her winning streak to 10 matches.
Medina Garrigues, Schiavone win; Cirstea bounced in Korea
Spain's Anabel Medina Garrigues and Italy's Francesca Schiavone were among the winners in the first round of the Korea Open, while fourth-seeded Sorana Cirstea of Romania was sent home.
Peer, Amanmuradova, Govortsova in quarters of Tashkent Open WTA
Local star Akgul Amanmuradova displayed tremendous grit and determination disposing off Ekaterina Bychkova of Belarus to enter the quarterfinal round of the 11th edition of the Tashkent Open a Sony Ericsson WTA tour event being played at the Olympic Tennis School Tennis Courts.
Kustova upsets eighth seed Voskoboeva to enter quarter finals at Tashkent Open WTA
Darya Kustova of Belarus came back from being four match points down to upset eighth seeded Galina Voskoboeva of Kazakhstan and make it to the quarterfinals of the 11th edition of the Tashkent Open a Sony Ericsson WTA tour event being played at the Olympic Tennis School Tennis Courts.
International recognition of the Uzbek tennis achievements
The efforts of Uzbekistan Tennis Federation had been deservedly recognized by the International Tennis Federation at the Annual General Meeting, which was held in Madrid in July 2009.
Back at site of only Slam win, Ivanovic returning to title form
Ana Ivanovic is trying to regain her championship form in her return to the site of her only Slam title in last year's French Open.
Harrison to skip White House visit
Coventry and Kent State product James Harrison plans to pass on another trip to the White House with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Many stories, one goal at pro tennis tournament
One is a hometown girl; one is from Uzbekistan. One still has college in mind; one is climbing the ladder on the pro tennis circuit.
Federer knocked out of Masters event
MONTE CARLO: Roger Federer was left free to enjoy the rest of his honeymoon yesterday when he was knocked out of the Monte Carlo Masters by Swiss compatriot and Olympic gold medal winning partner Stanislas Wawrinka.
Sports Shorts: Five teens charged in Philadelphia stadium break-in
Five teenagers are in custody after allegedly breaking into the Philadelphia Eagles' stadium and trying to make off with a seat.
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