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Venus Williams in semifinal todaySep 06, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- David Ferrer kept up his surprising run at the U.S. Open, reaching his first Grand Slam semifinal by defeating Juan Ignacio Chela 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 on a quiet Th...
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Venus Williams in semis, now wants to beat HeninSep 05, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- So expressionless and serious-minded all night, Venus Williams waited to crack a smile until her victory was complete. That's when Williams simply could not ...
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Marathon match includes 356 points in almost 5 hoursAug 31, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- They broke out odd little dances after hitting big shots, swaying their hips and rocking their arms to music only in their heads. They pushed their beleaguer...
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Bad knee gives Nadal troubleAug 29, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Playing on a taped-up knee so painful he almost pulled out of the U.S. Open, Rafael Nadal was hardly at his imposing best Wednesday. It was a struggle to spr...
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Sharapova moves into second roundAug 28, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- The lady in red shanked a backhand wide, prompting Maria Sharapova's opponent to leap in the air and pump her fist and smile as though she'd won the match --...
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U.S. OpenAug 27, 2007 11:00 pm - At New York USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Surface: Hard-outdoor Purse: $19.653 million (Grand Slam) Monday's results Men; Singles -- First Rou...
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Williams sisters celebrate Gibson with opening winsAug 27, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Venus and Serena Williams carry Althea Gibson's legacy forward every time they step on a court, every time they hoist a Grand Slam trophy. So on a night set ...
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At U.S. Open, it's all about the Williams sistersAug 26, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- As the U.S. Open begins today, the women's title is considered up for grabs, with perhaps half a dozen serious title contenders. And yet this Grand Slam, jus...
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Henman to retire in SeptemberAug 23, 2007 11:00 pm - NEW YORK -- Tim Henman will play one last time at Wimbledon, but it won't be next summer. The British tennis star will play his final Grand Slam at the U.S. Open and the...
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Briefs: Griffin killed in fiery crashAug 21, 2007 11:00 pm - Griffin killed in fiery crash: Former Minnesota Timberwolves forward Eddie Griffin died last week when his sport utility vehicle collided with a freight train in a fiery...