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Serena focused on grand slam title, not top billing
NEW YORK (Reuters) - While the top ranking will be on the line when Serena Williams meets Serb Jelena Jankovic in the U.S. Open women's final, the American has her sights squarely set on clinching a ninth grand slam crown.
People:Novak Djokovic Dinara Safina Jelena Jankovic Elena Dementieva Serena Williams Activities:2008 U.S. Tennis Open
2008-09-06
Serena Williams, Jankovic reach US Open final
NEW YORK - Her place in the final secure, Serena Williams briskly walked off center court and headed toward the locker room. In a hallway, she was intercepted by three of her fans who wanted a picture.
People:Novak Djokovic Marat Safin Dinara Safina Jelena Jankovic Andy Murray Rafael Nadal Activities:2008 U.S. Tennis Open
2008-09-06
Djokovic, angered by Roddick, beats him at US Open
NEW YORK - That litany of health issues Novak Djokovic dealt with earlier in the week -- hip, ankle, stomach and more -- seemed a tad humorous to Andy Roddick.
People:Novak Djokovic Dinara Safina Jelena Jankovic Andy Murray Rafael Nadal Pete Sampras Activities:2008 U.S. Tennis Open
2008-09-05
Serena edges Venus in all-Williams US Open quarter
NEW YORK - Serena Williams watched the final shot sail beyond the baseline, and immediately her sister called for an instant-replay challenge. At that point, Venus Williams really had nothing else to lose. So more than 20,000 fans hushed Wednesday night, looking at the giant video boards high above Arthur Ashe Stadium. A moment later, the call was confirmed and the crowd roared: Serena had won this family affair at the U.S. Open.
People:Serena Williams Novak Djokovic Dinara Safina Jelena Jankovic Andy Murray Rafael Nadal Activities:2008 U.S. Tennis Open
2008-09-04
Murray, Safina advance to semi-finals
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Briton Andy Murray roared in relief as he celebrated reaching his first grand slam semi-final after ending the U.S. Open campaign of Argentine teenager Juan Martin Del Potro 7-6 7-6 4-6 7-5 on Wednesday.
People:Marat Safin Dinara Safina Tim Henman Andy Murray Rafael Nadal Activities:2008 U.S. Tennis Open Source:(Reuters)
2008-09-03
| Headlines |
- Serena focused on grand slam title, not top billing 2008-09-06
- Serena Williams, Jankovic reach US Open final 2008-09-06
- Djokovic, angered by Roddick, beats him at US Open 2008-09-05
- Serena edges Venus in all-Williams US Open quarter 2008-09-04
- Murray, Safina advance to semi-finals 2008-09-03
- Sisters set up all-Williams quarterfinal at Open 2008-09-01
- Japanese teenager Nishikori steals show at U.S. Open 2008-08-31
- Top-seeded Ivanovic loses in huge upset at US Open 2008-08-28
- Coin rolls over Ivanovic in shocking US Open upset 2008-08-28
- Phelps amazes world with Beijing eight 2008-08-17
- Federer wins 1st Olympic medal 2008-08-16
- Williams sisters blitz Olympic tennis rivals 2008-08-12
- Venus Williams joins sister in 4th round 2008-06-28
- Slick Nadal powers into fourth round 2008-06-28
- Sharapova and Roddick slump out 2008-06-26
- Ana Ivanovic wins first French Open title 2008-06-07
- Ivanovic eager to face never-say-die Safina 2008-06-06
- Federer reaches 16th straight Grand Slam semifinal 2008-06-04
- Kuznetsova, Kanepi advance in French Open 2008-06-03
- Sharapova advances to 4th round 2008-05-31
- Mauresmo advances to second round at French Open 2008-05-28
- Kuznetsova, Safina advance at French 2008-05-27
- No. 1 Justine Henin retires from tennis immediately 2008-05-14
- Dementieva ousts Ivanovic to reach Berlin final 2008-05-10
- Russia, China and Spain through to Fed Cup semi-finals 2008-02-03
- Henin returns with smart win over Safina 2007-10-04
- Williams sisters advance 2007-09-02
- Longest Open match since '79 2007-08-31
- Davydenko ousted by Simon in New Haven 2007-08-23
- Sharapova, Willams ease into San Diego third round 2007-08-02
- Federer makes it 50 straight on grass 2007-06-28
- Moya, Djokovic advance at French Open 2007-06-04
- Serena rolls over star struck fan 2007-06-01
- Federer advances at French Open 2007-05-30
- Henin reaches German Open semifinals 2007-05-12
- Mauresmo, Kuznetsova sent packing 2007-01-20
- Nadal advances at Australian Open 2007-01-18
- Federer, Williams advance at Aussie Open 2007-01-17
- Mauresmo and Henin-Hardenne head for new showdown 2006-09-07
- Youzhny stuns Nadal as Federer cruises 2006-09-07
- Roddick beats Hewitt; Sharapova in semis 2006-09-07
- Mauresmo whips Safina to gain semi-final berth 2006-09-06
- Henin-Hardenne, Federer in action today 2006-09-05
- Mauresmo edges Serena Williams in thrilling battle 2006-09-04
- Mauresmo beats Williams at U.S. Open 2006-09-04
- Henin-Hardenne, Dementieva advance 2006-09-04
- Roddick, Sharapova advance at U.S. Open 2006-08-31
- Hingis reaches final in rainy Montreal 2006-08-19
- Petrova's losing skid continues 2006-08-16
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