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PREVIEW: US Open Women's Final

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2008-09-06 11:29:00 by Rich in Down the Line!
Jelena Jankovic (2) vs. Serena Williams (4 Head-to-head: Jelena 3, Serena 3 Last meeting: Miami '08 final (hard), Serena 6-1, 5-7, 6-3 We've reached the final Grand Slam match of the 2008 WTA Tour season and we'll have a fourth different lady baller to join Maria Sharapova , Ana Ivanovic , and Venus Williams as major champions this year. But...
 
Tags: final, top lady baller, jelena jankovic, russian elena dementieva, jelena, russian, lady baller, rere, tour
 
 
 
 
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PHOTO OP: The sun finally shining on JJ - can she seal the deal?

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2008-09-05 22:04:00 by Rich in Down the Line!
The sun shined brightly on Jelena Jankovic in today's US Open semifinals The Serb reached her very first Grand Slam final when the she out-ran Russian Elena Dementieva 6-4, 6-4. She'll take on 2-time champ Serena Williams who crushed a clearly befuddled Dinara Safina 6-3, 6-2 to reach her fourth final in New York Well at least JJ answered one...
 
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Men's 1st Marquee Matchup: US Open Semifinals

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2008-09-05 13:40:00 by Rich in Down the Line!
We've finally arrived at our first men's Marquee Matchup of the US Open and it's a rematch of last year's final . Second seeded Roger Federer , who's looking to make it five straight championships, will face third seeded Novak Djokovic for a place in the final Sunday An emotive Roger Federer got past qualifier Gilles Muller in 3 tight,...
 
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SIGHTING: Common joins Serena on practice court, earns 'Sexiest Ball Boy' award

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2008-09-05 11:14:00 by Rich in Down the Line!
Rap artist Common was spotted with Serena Williams working a couple of practice sessions with the 8-time Grand Slammer before her quarterfinal win over big sis' Venus I'd say this relationship is all but confirmed at this point, though no word on whether the rumored engagement happened But if this is what ball boys look like these days please...
 
Tags: 8-time grand slammer, rap artist common, tennis blog, ball boys, serena williams, practice sessions, quarterfinal win, relationship, engagement
 
 
 
 
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VIDEO VAULT: Pissed off Nole gets booed by NY crowd - will he and A-Rod ever be the same?

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2008-09-05 08:49:00 by Rich in Down the Line!
Nothing like a little controversy to cap an evening, huh After Novak Djokovic's defeat of Andy Roddick in the US Open quarterfinals last night, the Serb made reference to the comments A-Rod made about his recent injury woes to USA's Michael Barkan Let's just say the New York crowd wasn't feeling Nole last night Yikes! But, alas, the drama...
 
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Ana asks "Got Milk?" but that's the least of her worries...

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2008-09-04 15:43:00 by Rich in Down the Line!
Well looky here: Ana Ivanovic is the new face of the iconic "Got Milk?" ads joining celebs like David Beckham , Britney Spears , and many, many others Hmmm - I'm thinking there are a few other things Ana should be asking for right now like "Got Backhand What do you think Ana needs right now? Do tell image via anaivanovic.com
 
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Venus aims for 2016 Olympics - and not in the geriatric field either!

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2008-09-04 11:10:00 by Rich in Down the Line!
After her disappointing loss to sister Serena in their US Open quarterfinal Marquee Match last night, Venus Williams dropped a bomb on the unsuspecting press contingent during her post-match presser The 7-time Grand Slammer told the media for the record, I'm aiming for the 2016 Olympics. We'll be playing doubles. I'll be here for a long time...
 
Tags: olympics, time, 7-time grand slammer, olympics roll, quarterfinal marquee match, venus williams, sister serena, life hard, press contingent
 
 
 
 
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VIDEO VAULT: J. Martin gives his all, breaks down in post-match presser

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2008-09-04 10:52:00 by Rich in Down the Line!
Juan Martin del Potro's titanic quarterfinal match against Andy Murray was apparently a very emotional affair for the Argentine The 19-year old's 23-match win streak was broken when he was defeated by the Brit baller 7-6, 7-6, 4-6, 7-5 and he told the press afterwards We did good match. The people enjoy the match. He's more happy than me, but...
 
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Women's 1st Marquee Matchup: US Open Quarterfinals

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2008-09-03 10:55:00 by Rich in Down the Line!
Venus + Serena Williams will be facing off for the 17th time today in the first Marquee Matchup of the women's draw when the sisters meet in the US Open quarterfinals. This matchup was eagerly anticipated after their high-quality battle in the Wimbledon final but disappointing because the Sisters Sledge are playing the best ball in the draw and...
 
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