Monday, May 31, 2010

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

http://tennis-sportsbetting.com/3165/tennis-news/venus-falls-short-in-fourth-round-henin-outlasts-sharapova/