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Venus Rising In Switzerland

Friday, October 17, 2008

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND (TICKER) —It has been a while since Venus Williams was in this position.

Third third-seeded American advanced to the semifinals of the Zurich Open on Friday with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Italy’s Francesca Schiavone.

This is the first time Williams has reached the final four here since winning the hardcourt event back in 1999, when - at the age of 19 - she topped No. 1 Martina Hingis to claim the ninth of her 37 career titles.

The path to title No. 38 could get a bit tougher in the semis as a potential showdown with second-seeded Serb Ana Ivanovic is looming.

Ivanovic, who has stumbled to a 6-6 mark since winning her first Grand Slam title at the French Open, will face Czech qualifier Petra Kvitova in the remaining quarterfinal match.

In addition to improving her record at this event to 12-3 with Friday’s triumph, Williams moved to 5-0 all-time against Schiavone.

The semifinal on the opposite side of draw will be a battle of unseeded players as Italy’s Flavia Pennetta and Anabel Medina Garrigues of Spain will square off.

Pennetta, who ousted world No. 1 Jelena Jankovic on Thursday, topped Katarina Srebotnik, 7-5, 6-2, while Medina Garrigues moved through when Victoria Azarenka retired from their match with the score knotted, 4-6, 6-3.

Azarenka appeared to suffer a muscle strain just below her right shoulder during the second set and opted to concede the match prior to the start of the third.

First prize is $95,000.


Black Tennis Pro's Venus Williams Zurich OpenSwiss No.1, Patty Schnyder (L) and current world No.9 Venus Williams paused for a photo while chatting at the Player Party.


Black Tennis Pro's Venus Williams Zurich OpenPlaying here for the first time since 2004, 1999 champion Venus Williams participated in the All-Access Hour with local and international media.


Black Tennis Pro's Venus Williams Zurich OpenVenus Williams (back to camera) spoke with a group of journalists during the All-Access Hour.


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Monfils Sends Roddick Packing Out Of Madrid

MADRID (AFP) — Swashbuckling Frenchman Gael Monfils believes Lleyton Hewitt's loss is his gain after linking up with the Australian's former coach Roger Rasheed. >

Hewitt and Rasheed split in 2007 after a four-year partnership and now Monfils is reaping the benefits of the coach's widely-respected knowledge.

"Roger's making me more focussed on my game and more disciplined. It's really helping and the results are starting to come. I'm learning how to stay focussed and play tough."

Monfils, ranked 18th in the world, showed the results of his new lifestyle with an upset of eighth seed Andy Roddick 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the Madrid Masters, only the second of his career at this level after Rome two years ago.

In addition to Rasheed's input, acupuncture and ironclad rules on diet from French physio Philippe Manacom are turning one of the best natural athletes on the ATP into a title contender.

Monfils says life has changed for the better on court as a result of his new approach to his career.

"For the last two months, I've been very serious," said the 22-year-old finalist last weekend indoors in Vienna a fortnight after reaching the Bangkok semi-finals.

"It's all changing for me."


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The Black Web Awards Results Are In - Black Tennis Pro's Won!!!

Thursday, October 16, 2008


Black Tennis Pro's Winner 2009 Black Web AwardsQuite a few of you who visit Black Tennis Pro's frequently either left me a comment here at the site, or sent me an email to let me know that you voted for Black Tennis Pro's in the 2009 Black Web Awards. Thank you so very much to each and every one of you. Your support lifted Black Tennis Pro's to the win as Best Site For Black Athletes and I am genuinely thrilled. I don't know about you, but I like to win!

The funny thing about my finding out about the win is that I stopped by to see SjP at Sojourner's Place, who also deserves a hearty congratulations for her win as Best Online Commentator. As I was reading the related article, I found out that I had won. This is exactly how I found out that I had been nominated, stopping by Sojourner's Place. Thanks for the constant 411 SjP!

I haven't had an opportunity to go through the entire list of winners as yet, but SjP noted that the following sites were among the winners.

Barack Obama.com - Most Important Site for Black America & Most Original Site
Black Women in Europe Blog - Best Black European Site
Black Blog Watch - Best Black Blog Directory
You Betta Recognize - Best Education
Raw Dawg Buffalo - Best Business & Political

Congratulations to all of the winners!

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OFF TOPIC: The Last Debate Is Over, Thank God

Black Tennis Pro's 3rd Presidential Debate
Well, we've survived the third and final debate between the presidential candidates. I am so glad that they are over! It has been nice to see my choice for president, Barack Obama, continually spell out his plans and discuss his vision for America, but enough of anything is enough!

McCain never had a shot in heaven or hell of convincing me that he would be the better candidate, so continuing to look at him create new policy with every changing poll has been a real drag. I will say though, McCain is quite impressive in his denial of running a dirtier than dirty campaign against Obama and then pretending that he is the one that has been victimized. A reality show seems a good place for him to go from here. That kind of bologna works in that venue.

Bored with the debates, yes. But these 30-minute spots that Obama has purchased on various networks definitely have my attention. I can't wait to see what he has planned to leave the American people with just days prior to the election. Very strategic move Obama!


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WHAT THA??!!

John McCain reacts to almost heading the wrong way off the stage after shaking hands Barack Obama.


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Monfils, Venus And Tsonga Have A Winning Wednesday

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Frenchmen Gael Monfils and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and American Venus Williams made it look easy today.

Venus, seeded third, beat Ukrainian Alona Bondarenko 6-3, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals of the Zurich Open.

"I played OK and when the points became important I was winning those, especially on my serve. I was trying to put more into coming in (to the net) on different kinds of shots. I'll be looking to improve my level with every round," Venus said.

Up next is either Russian Maria Kirilenko or Italian Francesca Schiavone.

Monfils reached the last 16 of the Mutua Madrileña Madrid Masters by defeating Chilean Fernando González 6-3, 6-4. This is the second time in a week that the two have met, bringing a second straight-sets win for the Monfils.

In Madrid also, Tsonga, the 16th seed, edged through a third-set tiebreak to defeat Spaniard Marcel Granollers 3-6, 6-3, 7-6.


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Blake Having A Rough Go Of It Lately

Tuesday, October 14, 2008


Awwww man!

American James Blake can't seem to get the job done as of late. I thought that the short period that he's been off might have rejuvenated his game, but not so. Today Blake was defeated by Frenchman Gilles Simon 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the second round of the Mutua Madrilena Masters Madrid.

He seems to be in some kind of funk...Come on Blake, SNAP OUT OF IT!!!


Frenchman Gael Monfils Through To Second Round

Gael Monfils
won his first singles match in three visits to Madrid with a 6-2, 6-4 round one victory over Italian wild card Fabio Fognini.

Monfils will meet Fernando Gonzalez in the second round.

Unfortunately, that good fortune did not transfer over to the doubles. Monfils and his partner, countryman Gilles Simon, were bounced by Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic and German Nicolas Keifer 6-3, 6-2.

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Check Out Serena Riding Hawaiian Waves

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WTA, ATP And USTA Pro Circuit Tennis Action This Week

Black Tennis Pro's WTA TourBlack Tennis Pro's Zurich OpenSINGLES

Round 1

Venus Williams vs. BYE


Black Tennis Pro's ATP TourBlack Tennis Pro's Madrid MastersSINGLES

Round 1

James Blake, USA vs. BYE

Gael Monfils, USA vs. Fabio Fognini, ITA

Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, FRA vs. BYE


DOUBLES

Round 1

Gael Monfils, FRA and Gilles Simon, FRA
vs.
Thomas Berdych, CZE and Nicolas Keifer, GER

James Blake, USA and Mardy Fish, USA
defeated by
Carlos Moya, ESP and Rafael Nadal, ESP
6-4, 6-7(5) [5/10]

Jeff Coetzee, RSA and Wesley Moodie, RSA
vs.
BYE


Black Tennis Pro's USTA Pro Circuit TournamentsBlack Tennis Pro's Mercedes-Benz Of Calabassas Tennis ChampionshipsSINGLES

Round 1

Donald Young, USA vs. Lester Cook, USA

Scoville Jenkins, USA vs. Robert Kendrick, USA


DOUBLES

Round 1

Scoville Jenkins, USA and Amir Weintraub, ISR
vs.
Ilia Bozoljac, SRB and Dusan Vemic, SRB


Black Tennis Pro's The Tangipahoa Men's Pro Tennis ClassicSINGLES

Round 1

Nicholas Monroe, USA vs. Brett Joelson, USA

Phillip Simmonds, USA vs. Maksim Tikhomirov, USA


DOUBLES

Round 1

Phillip Simmonds, USA and Gregory Ouellette, USA
vs.
G. D. Jones, NZL and Ryan Rowe, USA


Black Tennis Pro's Gwinnett Sports Commission Women's USTA Pro ClassicSINGLES

Round 1

Asia Muhammad, USA vs. Rossana De Los Rios, PAR

Alexandra Stevenson, USA vs. Shenay Perry, USA

Ahsha Rolle, USA vs. Anna Tatishvilli, GEO

Angela Haynes, USA vs. Lindsay Lee-Waters, USA


DOUBLES

Round 1

Ahsha Rolle, USA and Olga Puchkoba, RUS
vs.
Julie Ditty, USA and Carly Gullickson, USA

Asia Muhammad, USA and Christina McHale, USA
vs.
Brittany Augustine, USA and Grace Min, USA

Megan Moulton-Levy, USA and Audra Cohen, USA
vs.
Lauren Albanese, USA vs. Madison Brengle, USA

Angela Haynes, USA and Melinda Czink, HUN
vs.
Margaret Boyette, USA and Alexandra Clay, USA


Singles Qualifying Rounds:

Round 1

Megan Moulton-Levy, USA defeated Chieh-Yu Hsu, USA
6-3, 6-1


Black Tennis Pro's The Dwight Davis/Merrill Lynch ChampionshipsSINGLES

Round 1

Whitney Jones, USA vs. Anna Orlik, BLR


DOUBLES

Round 1

Whitney Jones, USA and Larikah Russell, BAH
vs.
Coral Morales, CHI and Melodia Morales, CHI

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