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Womens professional tennis celebrates its 40th anniversary today

Published on 2010-09-23 13:37:51

Women’s professional tennis celebrates its 40th anniversary today Women’s professional tennis celebrates its 40th anniversary today. On 23 September 1973 “The Original 9″, signed symbolic $1 contracts with the late Gladys Heldman, publisher of World Tennis publications, to compete in the newly-created Virginia Slims Circuit. The Original 9 were: Billie Jean King, Rosemary Casals, Nancy [...]

Safina stays as Ivanovic bundled out in Korea tennis

Published on 2010-09-22 11:25:01

Ana Ivanovic was bundled out of the WTA Korea Open on Wednesday, but there was better news for Dinara Safina who continued her comeback from injury with a battling win. The Serbian, who won the 2008 French Open before her slide down the rankings, blew a one set lead against Russia’s Vera Dushevina to crash [...]

Serena Williams and Andy Murray at Burberry Prorsum 2011 in London

Published on 2010-09-21 14:01:16

Photos: Serena Williams with Andy Murray at Burberry Prorsum 2011 Spring/Summer collection at London Fashion Week Serena Williams attended the Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer 2011 fashion show during LFW at Chelsea College of Art and Designtoday in London, England. Williams was spotted with tennis player Andy Murray and many other Celebrities… Check out tons of Serena [...]