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Articles from Serena Williams: Diary of a Grand Slam Champion |
Australian Open: Day 9 (Tuesday)
2008-01-20 08:12:00
Quarter-FinalSerena (USA)[7] vs. Jelena Jankovic (SRB)[3]Head-To-Head (2-2)Scheduled to be the 2nd match of the day at Rod Laver Arena ...
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Jelena Jankovic's post match Serena comments
2008-01-20 07:56:00
Serena Williams' quarterfinal foe will be No. 3 Jelena Jankovic, who ended Casey Dellacqua's run with a 7-6 (7-3), 6-1 victory. Jankovic, who will be making her first quarterfinal appearance here, lost to Williams in straight sets during the round of 16 last year. During the post match interview, Jelena was asked the following about Serena:Q. Feeling the way you do, does that lower your expectations against Serena? JELENA JANKOVIC: Not really. I know that I can lift up my game. Each match is different and special, and you prepare in a different way. So I know that against her I have to come up with a lot better level of tennis, and I have to go for my shots and try to be very accurate, and also serve well, it's very important, it will be the key. So we will see. You know, I've beaten her a few times. I know how I have to play. But I know that I have to play really, really great tennis if I want to win because she's a strong girl. She's stronger than me twice ? twice my size. So ...
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On to the quarters.....
2008-01-20 01:32:00
Serena has defeated Nicole Vaidisova 6-3, 6-4. Serena now moves into the quarter-final round. During a brief post match interview with Bud Collins, he asked Serena "How much better is Serena Williams today than she was one year ago?" Serena responded: "Serena Williams last year was unbelievable, I hope I don't have to play her. I'm trying to get back to that level and beyond." Classic. At the end of the day, you gotta love Serena Williams. Serena has currently served the most aces (on the women's side of course), with a total of 36. Current second place belongs to Nicole Vaidisova with 23. Venus and Serena are currently tied for fastest serve of the tournament at 199 km/h which translates to about 123.65 mph.* Venus and Serena play their 3rd Rnd Doubles match (vs. Maret Ani and Meilen Tu) on Monday. It is scheduled to be the 4th match of the day on Show Court 2. ...
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Australian Open: Day 7
2008-01-19 11:52:00
4th RoundSerena (USA) [7] vs. Nicole Vaidisova (CZE)[12]Serena leads Head-To-Head (3-0)Third match of the day at Rod Laver Arena ...
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It's a win for Team Williams
2008-01-18 04:24:00
Venus and Serena defeated the #2 seeds Ai Sugiyama of Japan and Katarina Srebotnik of Slovenia 6-2, 7-6(2) in their 2nd Round Doubles match. The Williams Sisters are on fire! They are having a lot of fun. ...
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Serena Wins, Remains Impressive
2008-01-17 22:15:00
Serena defeated Victoria Azarenka of Belarus 6-3, 6-4 in 3rd Round action at the Australian Open. Serena served 15 aces! Next up, Nicole Vaidisova. Serena can take a moment to do her post match interview but her day is far from over. She and Venus are in doubles action later today. ...
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Day 5: Williams Sisters 2nd Rnd Doubles Match
2008-01-17 12:51:00
Venus and Serena Williams take on the #2 seeded Doubles Team of Katarina Srebotnik (SLO) and Ai Sugiyama (JPN). This match will be the 4th match of the day on Show Court 2. ...
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Australian Open: Day 5
2008-01-17 03:50:00
3rd RoundSerena (USA) v Victoria Azarenka (BLR)Head-To-Head (0-0)2nd Match of the day on Vodafone Arena ...
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It's a win for Team Williams
2008-01-17 03:26:00
Venus and Serena defeated Monique Adamczak and Christina Wheeler (AUS) 7-5, 6-1. Good job ladies! ...
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Day 4: Williams Sisters 1st Round Doubles Match
2008-01-16 16:14:00
Women’s Doubles - 1st RoundMonique Adamczak & Christina Wheeler (AUS) v. Serena Williams & Venus Williams (USA)This match is 3rd up on Show Court #2January 17, 2008 ...
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Serena wins 2nd Round Match
2008-01-16 00:02:00
Serena defeated Meng Yuan 6-3, 6-1 in her 2nd Round match at the Australian Open. Serena is on fire. Her footwork was just awesome, so much so that Mary Carillo commented on how she "loved the sound of Serena's feet." I have not seen Serena move like this in quite some time. Serena was also swinging freely and simply showing the form of a Grand Slam Champion. More to come.... ...
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Serena and Evonne Goolagong
2008-01-15 23:50:00
Serena poses with students and embraces Australian tennis legend Evonne Goolagong during her visit to a Goolagong National Development Camp in suburban Melbourne, Australia. ...
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Australian Open: Day 3
2008-01-14 21:25:00
2nd RoundSerena (USA) vs. Meng Yuan (CHN)Head-T0-Head (0-0)3rd match of the day on Vodafone Arena ...
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