Venus Williams beaten by Nadia Petrova 6-4 6-3

2010 French Open: Venus Williams eliminated by Nadia Petrova in ...

PARIS -- Venus Williams was beaten in the fourth round of the French Open on Sunday, falling 6-4, 6-3 to Nadia Petrova of Russia.Williams was seeded No. 2. ... I kept my chances to win this tournament,” said the four-time champion, playing at Roland Garros for the first time since 2007. “I will give my best and enjoy it. It was a really good test.”The victory extended Henin's winning streak at Roland Garros to 24 matches. It was the first meeting between the two rivals ...

Publish Date: 05/30/2010 14:51

http://www.termsport.com/2010-french-open-venus-williams-eliminated-by-nadia-petrova-in-fourth-round/

VWilliams loses to Petrova at French Open - WRALSportsFan.com

USA's Venus Williams reacts as she plays Russia's Nadia Petrova during their fourth round match of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris, Sunday, May 30, 2010. ... on a chilly afternoon, Williams lost in the fourth round to Nadia Petrova, 6-4, 6-3. Williams came into the tournament seeded No. 2 behind her sister Serena, but Petrova spoiled the possibility of a sibling showdown in the final. "I'm obviously disappointed," Williams said. ...

Publish Date: 05/30/2010 18:30

http://www.wralsportsfan.com/tennis/story/7694513/

Women Who Serve: French Open--what they said

Nadia Petrova. Even if the fans were supporting Justine today, I mean, the French fans, they like people who risk it, like Rezai or Safin in the past. I think you give them exactly what they wanted today. I gave them a win for Justine? ...

Publish Date: 05/31/2010 1:26

http://womenwhoserve.blogspot.com/2010/05/french-open-what-they-said_30.html

Venus falls short in fourth round; Henin outlasts Sharapova

Playing with a long-sleeve top over her black lace outfit on a chilly afternoon, Williams lost in the fourth round to Nadia Petrova, 6-4, 6-3. Williams came into the tournament seeded No. 2 behind her sister Serena, but Petrova spoiled the ... “Todays match was just about going out there and performing my best,” Petrova said. “I was mentally focused, and I kept my nerves calm.” Justine Henin rallied in a winner-take-all set that seemed like a final, outslugging Maria ...

Publish Date: 05/31/2010 9:07

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Justine Henin Wins Through

Justine Henin finally won her match against Maria Sharapova which was held over from yesterday.

Justine Henin Through To Fourth Round At French Open
Four-time champion Justine Henin reached the fourth round of the French Open tennis. ... Justine Henin Through To Fourth Round At French Open. Last Updated: 2010-05-31T12:20:33+05:30 ... Henin said, “It's only a few tournaments I've played, I still need some time. It's going to be a year of transition. I still think that, even if I had good results from the beginning of the season. "I have ambitions to go as far as possible, but I'm also conscious that I'll have to work ...
Publish Date: 05/31/2010 3:14
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French Open 2010: Justin Henin Gets Passed Maria Sharapova in ...
Justine Henin grinds on; Venus Williams wimps out – and Caroline Wozniacki serves notice that she is the sleeper in the women's singles at this French. ... Henin won 6-2, 3-6, 6-3. She meets Sam Stosur in the last 16 but refuses to look past the Australian to a likely quarter-final against Serena Williams. “We played a tough one in Stuttgart just a few weeks ago,” Henin said of Stosur. “Sam is a great player on clay, which is probably her best surface. ...
Publish Date: 05/31/2010 2:59
http://www.buzzmag.info/french-open-2010-justin-henin-gets-passed-maria-sharapova-in-fourth-round/

Thanks to two English Japanese Bend Own goals

England appears less convincing when the host ahead of Japan in World Cup warm-up party, Sunday, May 30, 2010. 2-1 victory was not enough to make England into a team to be feared in Africa later.

Fabio Capello's troops left behind even when the game first seven minutes of new walk in the game that was held in Graz, Austria. England goalkeeper David James dijebol guarded by Tulio Tanaka, who won sprint fights against Glen Johnson.

Henin vs. Sharapova

Well, the big match of yesterday was suspended late last night at 1 set all. Justine started brilliantly going 4 - 0 up. After that Maria came into it and the match was pretty even. The match resumes, second on Court Philippe Chatrier not before 12:00 today.

Sharapova vs. Henin suspended at 1 set apiece - WRALSportsFan.com
Maria Sharapova and Justine Henin have star power and resumes worthy of a Grand Slam final. Instead, they're meeting in the third round of this French Open, and their rainy, windy match was suspended because of darkness while tied at a set apiece Saturday night. ... 1 Lleyton Hewitt 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 to reach the fourth round at the French Open, Nadal sat down for an interview with French TV and said: "It was a difficult year for me in 2009. My parents separated, and I picked ...
Publish Date: 05/29/2010 21:25
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If you can't wait for the match to resume here's a clip from a previous match they played to keep you going.

Sharapova vs. Henin US Open 2006. Maria Sharapova won 6-4 6-4

Maria Sharapova to play Justine Henin

It's the biggest match of the French Open so far on the women's side. Justine Henin vs. Maria Sharapova. What do the players think about it?

Maria Sharapova, Justine Henin advance to 3rd-round showdown at ...
Now the champions start playing each other. Henin has a 6-3 record against Sharapova. “We've had some great matches in the past,” Sharapova said. “I've had some tough losses and great wins. I look forward to this one.” .... January 21st, 2010 Henin comeback rolls into 4th round at Aussie OpenMELBOURNE, Australia — Seven-time major winner Justine Henin is through to the fourth round at the Australian Open, her first Grand Slam tournament since ending a 20-month retirement. ...
Publish Date: 05/28/2010 16:03
http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/05/28/maria-sharapova-justine-henin-advance-to-3rd-round-showdown-at-french-open-105833/

Justine Henin beats Tsvetana Pironkova at French Open :: Today ...
On her return to Court Philippe Chatrier, nearly three years after beating Ana Ivanovic in the final on the same court, Henin said: "It was fantastic. I never expected to be back here again. "When I woke up this morning I wasn't sure ...
Publish Date: 05/28/2010 10:00
http://newsport-terupdate.blogspot.com/2010/05/justine-henin-beats-tsvetana-pironkova.html

ModernCelebs: Justine Henin to contest Sharapova for a place in ...
"Playing again in front of the Paris crowd and all the Belgian supporters warms my heart," said Henin, who returned to tennis earlier this year after retiring in 2008. Her last visit to Roland Garros in 2007 won her fourth title. ...
Publish Date: 05/28/2010 23:31
http://www.moderncelebs.com/2010/05/justine-henin-to-contest-sharapova-for.html

Sharapova ('Feels like … yesterday'), Henin ('So far away') recall ...
She can be a slugger when she hits the ball,” said Henin, who has won six of nine matches against Sharapova. “There's one thing we share … which is: We are winners. We are fighters. With her, it's never over.” ... May 28th, 2010 more images more images Sharapova, Henin advance to French showdown PARIS — Maria Sharapova and Justine Henin set up a third-round showdown at the French Open on Friday by winning matches suspended overnight because of darkness. ...
Publish Date: 05/28/2010 22:54
http://blog.taragana.com/sports/2010/05/28/sharapova-feels-like-yesterday-henin-so-far-away-recall-last-meeting-differently-105906/

Kimiko Date Krumm on the French Open and why she prefers the ninties

I think women's tennis is more powerful now and more speedy compared to the 1990s," she said after her defeat against Groth.

"In the 90s they had more technique. Steffi could hit slice, backhand slice. But no so many people can hit slice and backhand slice today. 

"I think the 90s were more interesting. There are pluses and minuses. Before there were some plus points, now it's more speedy. It's difficult to say."

Asked whether she preferred greats like Steffi Graf to powerful modern stars she said: "It's a very difficult question. I like Steffi Graf. She was a super athlete. Justine Henin is also a super athlete. But so's Serena. She's a very tough player, more powerful and very strong mentally. "I like Steffi Graf and Justine Henin."

Sports: Old-Timer Kimiko Knocks Safina Off the Court
“I'm really happy. I tried my best,” Date Krumm said after the French crowd gave her a standing ovation. “I don't like so much the red clay, but today I beat Safina, so it will be great memories again.” Date Krumm is playing in the main ...
Publish Date: 05/28/2010 7:30
http://tilikonosampahdigital.blogspot.com/2010/05/old-timer-kimiko-knocks-safina-off.html

Sakapfet.com :: Date Krumm's French Open tennis run ended by Groth
Date Krumm said she ignored doctor's advice to play because she was desperate not to bow out prematurely. "I went to the clinic and the doctor said: 'Don't play. It's too risky,'" she said. "So the result was not good but I'd had the ...
Publish Date: 05/27/2010 13:40
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Adriano 90 percent to AS Roma

Adriano plan back grazing in the Italian league (Serie A) seems closer to reality. Ever costumed Inter Milan, Adriano is now going to strengthen Roma.

"I'm 90 percent have become players in Rome. I am very enthusiastic with their plans. For me, pride is more important than money, "said Adriano to the Italian Football.

Serena Williams splits from boyfriend

After over two years of dating, tennis star Serena Williams, 28, and rapper Common, 38, have split. "They just grew apart," said a friend of the musician's. The duo made a last public appearance in April at the New York premiere of Date ...

Publish Date: 05/26/2010 18:34

http://www.intouchweekly.com/2010/05/serena_williams_common_break_u.php

Venus Williams creates the illusion of being nude

Did you like Venus  Williams' barely there outfit? Venus said that she chose the outfit because it created the illusion [of being nude] which is her motif this year. Maybe Venus would be better off choosing her tennis outfits based on ...

Publish Date: 05/25/2010 17:57

http://health-beauty-2468.blogspot.com/2010/05/venus-williams-photos-venus-williams.html

Andre Aggasi's speech at Steffi's Hall of Fame induction

Andre Agassi introduces his wife, Stefi Graf, at her induction into the International Tennis Hall of Fame(2004).

Sharapova crashes out of Madrid Open

I got myself back in it and had the window, but just didn't take it," Sharapova said. "I can't look back and think of losing though, I can only learn from it and move forward. I need matches to get my instincts back. ...

Publish Date: 05/10/2010 7:48

http://www.tennisearth.com/news/tennisNews/Sharapova-crashes-out-of-Madrid-Open-2395.htm