The Tour Is Better With Henin

For a while there, it looked like Justine Henin’s comeback would mirror fellow countrywoman Kim Clijsters by winning her first major on her first try.
Alas though, this time Serena Williams did not melt down and the former No. 1 had to settle for runner up in the Oz Open, after she lost the final. 4-6 [...]

Oudin May Need Some Time Off

Remember Melanie Oudin? America’s sweetheart, who charmed Flushing Meadows with her Russian killer attitude?
Well since Flushing, it’s been a struggle and she hasn’t won only one match since New York’s tiffany event.
Too many TV appearances, exhibitions and now a Met-like collapse in the first round of the Australian Open, where she dropped four match points [...]

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of the Open

That was some Open.
Not only did we have some great matches, upsets, and surprises, we also saw the downside with Serena’s meltdown and that darn, pesky rain.
And that may be the story of this Open. We had the good and the bad as well. For all the good Kim Clijsters, Melanie Oudin, and Caroline Wozniacki [...]

Petrova To Quarters In Quebec

QUEBEC, CITY, Quebec – Nadia Petrova may be thankful Melanie Oudin dropped out of the Bell Challenge. After losing in the fourth round to the 17 year-old, Petrova rebounded to make the quarterfinals of the Quebec City Tournament.
Petrova, the top seed and defending champion in the 220,000-dollar tournament, beat Madison Brengle 6-3, 6-2 in 69 [...]

Oudin Should Be Left Alone In Divorce Story

Over the last two weeks, Melanie Oudin’s life has become very public. The teen from Marietta, GA described herself as a “normal kid”, who does regular things like going to the movies and playing her Wii.
Apparently, Oudin is also going through a very normal thing that many teen-aged Americans endure: Her parents are getting a [...]

Federer Hangs Tough Over Soderling

For two sets, it wasn’t a contest. Roger Federer was making quick work of Robin Soderling, looking like a lock for a grand slam record 22nd straight semifinal.
Perhaps it came too easy because his U.S. Open quarterfinal match against the No.12 seeded Soderling completely changed, suddenly becoming a whole lot more interesting with the underdog [...]

Sweet Caroline Smiles To The Semis

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Although America’s Sweetheart is out, “Sweet Caroline” is still plaing music at the Open. And with Melanie Oudin going home, Caroline Wozniacki becomes the story in Flushing.
The attractive 19 year-old from Denmark, has slowly been improving and now has reached her first Semifinals at a Grand Slam. She is just soaking [...]

Can Anyone Beat Serena?

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – With all the talk of Melanie Oudin, Kim Clijsters, and even Caroline Wozniacki, no one is talking about the big stumbling block at the bottom of the draw.
Yet, No. 2 seed Serena Williams just keeps winning, not even dropping a set this tournament with a 6-4, 6-3, win in the Quarterfinals [...]

A The Old Age of 26, Clijsters Is Enjoying Her Tennis Life

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Tennis may be the only sport where 26 is considered old. And Kim Clijsters is feeling it. The comeback kid on the tournament – who beat China’s Na Li in straight sets today, 6-2, 6-4, to earn a trip to the Semifinals – knows she’s not a teenager anymore.
“I definitely think [...]

A Star Is Born!

FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – She looks like Reese Witherspoon, has the enthusiasm of your kid in a candy story, has the personality of the girl next door.
Yup, Melanie Oudin is a star in the making.
And after her fourth round victory, she is the shining light of the 2009 US Open.
But if you ask her, fame [...]

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