Black Tennis Pros

In the semifinals of the USTA Pro Circuit Las Vegas Hilton Cup today, sixteen year old American Asia Muhammad took another step forward and is now in the final.

Asia defeated fellow American Madison Brengle 6-3, 7-5 and will now face Frenchwoman Camille Pin in the final tomorrow.

In the post match interview Asia was asked about Andre Agassi being a part of her career and how that impacts her personally and professionally, "Ammm, it's great, he actually was going to try to make it today, but I don't know if it could fit in his schedule. But he's such a nice guy, he's like," 'You know, I don't want to come cause I don't want to jinx her, or I don't want to make her nervous.' "You know, I like having him here, I don't really like look at the stands but, it would have been great if he could make it, maybe he can make it tomorrow."

Well, we'll be there with you tomorrow Asia, even it is by way of cable. Good Luck!!

I don't like it, but I know that it has, and will continue to come about from time to time with the sisters .

Americans Venus and Serena Williams are into the semifinals at the Bangalore Open in India. There next opponents, each other!

Venus defeated Russian Vera Zvonareva 6-4, 6-3, and Serena defeated Anastasia Rodionova 6-1, 6-4.

"I'm really excited about playing Venus in the semis," Serena Williams said. "She's a really tough opponent, but it's going to be fun playing her. It's just a shame it couldn't be in the final."

It's been awhile since we've seen the sisters go toe-to-toe. I'm sure that they're going to make it exciting.

The sisters were knocked out of the doubles by Shuai Peng and Tiantian Sun of China, 7-5, 6-2, 9/11.

Sweet Sixteen Asia Muhammad is into the semifinals at the Tennis Channel Open in Las Vegas, Nevada, also her home town.

After a two hour and twenty-one minute match, Asia defeated Russian Ekaterina Bychkova 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-4. Ms. Asia is showing some stamina already. Go for it girl!!

Americans Sam Querrey, Amer Delic and Jim Thomas used a break of play at the Tennis Channel Open to visit the Andre Agassi College Preparatory Academy in Las Vegas on Thursday.

The players took a tour of the campus and interacted with the students of the model charter school, founded in 2001 with funds raised through the Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation.

Guillermo Canas of Argentina has moved into the semis at the Tennis Channel Open in Las Vegas, Nevada. Canas defeated American Amer Delic 6-4, 6-4.

(I only posted this because I have a serious crush on Canas, hehehe.)

After a two hour and fourteen minute match today, American Coco Vandeweghe outlasted fellow American Ahsha Rolle at the Tennis Channel Open in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Vandeweghe defeated Rolle 7-6, 6-3, 6-4. Rolle served eight aces, but virtually eliminated them with seven double faults.

Earlier in the week at this same tournament, Venezuelan Milagros Sequera was eliminated in the first round. Sequera was defeated by Tatjana Malek of Germany 6-3, 6-4.

Frenchman Gael Monfils, returning to play from an injury, was knocked out of the first round of the Tennis Channel Open in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Monfils went down to Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic 6-3, 6-2.

Asia Muhammad, who is now attempting to make some noise on the professional circuit, defeated Tatjana Malek of Germany 7-5, 6-4, 6-3 last evening and is now into the quarterfinals at the Tennis Channel Open in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The sixteen year old began last year at this same tournament making her move into the professional ranks of the women's game.

Last year Asia spoke with the Las Vegas Review Journal and said, "I'm very excited about the future. I thought this is the right time (to go pro)."

"I was really nervous last year because it was my first time playing against pros and it was in front of my home crowd. I think my game is maturing. I'm not making as many errors and I'm able to do more things on the court."

Muhammad is coached by Tim Blenkiron, who has coached her during her time with Team Agassi.