Russian cutie pie, 29th seeded Maria Sharapova, had her comeback cut short at the US Open by a youngster by the name of Melanie Oudin. It was a hard fought match by both players, but in the end, it was the 17-year-old Oudin who would come out on top, 3-6, 6-4, 7-5. Sharapova continues to
Russian cutie pie, Elena Dementieva, cherishes her victory over Maria Sharapova in the 2009 WTA Rogers Cup held Aug. 17-23, 2009 in Toronto Canada. Dementieva and Sharapova are both from Russia. It was the first time in the 117-year tournament history that the Rogers Cup had an all-Russian Final. Dementieva was the 4th seed in
Russian tennis cutie pie, Maria Sharapova, reached the Semifinals of the 2009 WTA LA Women's Tennis Championships held Aug. 3-9, 2009 at Los Angeles, California, USA. She was defeated by Flavia Pennetta 2-6, 6-4, 3-6. It was not a pretty match for Maria Sharapova. She piled up 61 unforced errors and had 16 double faults.
Russian cutie pie, Elena Dementieva, reached the Semifinals of the 2009 WTA Tour Bank of the West Classic played in Stanford, California, USA July 27-Aug 2, 2009. Dementieva, ranked No. 4, had smooth sailing through her first three rounds without dropping a set. She defeated No. 55 ranked Anne Keothavong of London, England, 6-1, 6-4
No. 2 seed, Patty Schnyder of Switzerland, pulled out of the 2009 WTA Tour Internazionali Femminili di Palermo being played in Palermo, Italy July 13-19, 2009. Schnyder had breezed through the first two rounds, defeating Anastasia Pivovarova of Russia, 6-4, 6-0, and Nuria Llaqostera Vives of Spain 6-2, 6-2. That put her up against Anna-Lena
Serena Williams of the USA holds the Wimbledon trophy for the 3rd time in her tennis career after defeating her sister, Venus Williams, in the final July 4, 2009. Serena didn't show much mercy as she downed her overpowered sister in straight sets, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2. It was probably sweet revenge for Serena after being
Danish tennis cutie pie, Caroline Wozniacki, poses with her trophy after the championship match of the WTA Aegon International played in Eastbourne, England June 15-20. This was the 2nd title for Wozniacki, who also won the WTA MPS Group Championships in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, USA back in April. In route to the title, Wozniacki,
Russian cutie pie, Maria Sharapova, continues her post-injury comeback, reaching the quarterfinals of the 2009 French Open played May 24-June 7, 2009. She played four tough matches in the first four rounds, each going three sets, warding off many set and match points against her. On her road to the quarterfinals, she defeated No. 82
Tennis cutie pie, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, made it into round three of the 2009 French Open. The 17-year-old from Russia ws doing well until she ran ino the world's No. 1, Dinara Safina. In round one, Pavlyuchenkova defeated No. 88 ranked, Raluca Olaru of Romaina, in straight sets, 6-3, 6-2. Round two went to a 2nd
Serbian cutie pie, Ana Ivanovic, is through to the 3rd round of the 2009 French Open after a decisive 6-1, 6-2 win over Tamarine Tanasugarn. Ivanovic started off with a somewhat close match against No. 44 ranked Sara Errani of Italy. Errani took the 1st set to a tie-break, which Ivanovic won 7-3. Ivanovic then
