Articles filed under Tennis
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Georgia teen Oudin knocks off another seed at U.S. OpenSep 07, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- At any Grand Slam where Melanie Oudin wasn't becoming a star, any of these other women would make a fine story. Their names are Caroline Wozniacki, Kateryna ...
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New tennis CEO planning All-Star eventSep 07, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Andy Roddick vs. Roger Federer in a serving speed contest? How about Rafael Nadal vs. Andy Murray in a timed race to chase down drop shots? Those are the kin...
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New mom Clijsters scores major upsetSep 06, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - A half-hour after getting past Venus Williams in a three-set tussle at the U.S. Open, Kim Clijsters had her hands full again. Juggling an energy drink, a bott...
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Oudin pulls another shock; Roddick upsetSep 04, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW YORK - Melanie Oudin's face was flushed from a mix of exertion and excitement and maybe even a bit of bewilderment - "Yes, I DID beat Maria Sharapova!" running throu...
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Federer recovers to beat Hewitt at U.S. OpenSep 04, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Top-seeded Roger Federer has overcome an error-filled first set to beat former No. 1 Lleyton Hewitt in the U.S. Open's third round. Federer recovered from a ...
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Sharapova, Oudin win to set up third-round matchSep 03, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- They are both ahead of schedule. Maria Sharapova is progressing quickly on one track that might make her a champion again, while Melanie Oudin is speeding on...
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Serena moves on at U.S. OpenSep 03, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Seeking her third Grand Slam victory of the year, Serena Williams withstood a strong test Friday from Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez to advance to the fourth ro...
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Scouting the Fox Valley area's girls tennis teamsSep 02, 2009 11:00 pm - 2009 Fox Valley area girls tennis at a glance Returning singles state qualifiers: Beth Hughes (Cary-Grove), Bianca Swegler (Elgin Academy), Alle Ballester (Dundee-Crown)...
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17-year-old Oudin pulls upset at U.S. OpenSep 02, 2009 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- The future looks bright for Melanie Oudin. Maybe for American tennis, too. Blinking back tears and ignoring the pain, the 17-year-old from Marietta, Ga., pul...
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Scouting Northwest girls tennisSep 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Top Area Players Barrington - Kristy Dodge (Jr.), Alli Linden (Sr.), Meg Crowley (Sr.), Dana Pierce (Sr.), Annie Washburn (Sr.), Zoe Kasiurak (Fr.). Buffalo Grove -...