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Why did Justine Henin, Serena and Venus Williams all tremble in Oz?

However the top three were sent packing by the young wave of players at the Australian Open.. It doesn’t really add up, and for some it makes women’s tennis a joke. So what exactly happened to the fearsome three? Justine Henin running dry: The Belgian ...

From AASIM SHAFFI, Sportingo,  7 Feb 2008
Related Topics: Venus Williams,  Justine Henin,  Maria Sharapova,  Serena Williams

Wham-Slam Maria Sharapova tames Ana Ivanovic to take Australian Open crown

Maria Sharapova completed a sensational comeback from injury and loss of confidence and form in 2007, to  blast her way to a third Grand Slam crown at the Australian Open. Her victim this time was Serbian sensation Ana Ivanovic who on this occasion ...

From AASIM SHAFFI, Sportingo,  26 Jan 2008
Related Topics: Maria Sharapova,  Serena Williams,  Justine Henin

Justine Henin, Venus and Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova to battle it out for Melbourne glory

The draw for the Australian Open has put a devious twist on things. Justine Henin will enjoy the challenge: The no.1 seed will have it tough, but her winning streak has just rolled on to yet another title in Sydney. She has yet to lose a match ever ...

From AASIM SHAFFI, Sportingo,  13 Jan 2008
Related Topics: Maria Sharapova,  Serena Williams,  Venus Williams,  Justine Henin,  Lindsay Davenport

In-form Venus Williams slams an Australian Open warning

Despite nudges towards Venus Williams’ hamstring, it’s pretty obvious that the American comes into the first Grand Slam of the year as a heavy favourite for the Australian Open. No mercy in Hong Kong: Although she graduated and launched her own ...

From AASIM SHAFFI, Sportingo,  8 Jan 2008
Related Topics: Venus Williams,  Maria Sharapova,  Elena Dementieva,  Anna Chakvetadze,  Serena Williams

Nadia Petrova has the power and ability to win a Grand Slam

We have already seen that Nadia Petrova has the weapons to look like a Grand Slam champion. Her serve scorches down with a might thump and goes deep. She can hit aces out wide and down the line. Both wings are pretty solid, as they can keep tough ...

From AASIM SHAFFI, Sportingo,  30 Dec 2007
Related Topics: Roland Garros,  Amelie Mauresmo,  Justine Henin

Tennis 2008: Justine Henin and the Williams sisters set to showcase the best

Another year to remember for Justine: The Belgian’s sublime skills should secure a fifth victory at Roland Garros as she is poised to maintain her great form of late throughout 2008. Justine might be able to score yet another Slam on the hard courts ...

From AASIM SHAFFI, Sportingo,  27 Dec 2007
Related Topics: Justine Henin,  Roland Garros,  Maria Sharapova,  Lindsay Davenport,  Anna Chakvetadze

Does Tatiana Golovin have the makings of a champion?

Tatiana Golovin’s style of play is impressive, to say the least. Her serve comes down with a mighty thump and has its own unique rhythm. It usually plays out flat but can go deep and short. The forehand is by far her best side. It makes heads turn, ...

From AASIM SHAFFI, Sportingo,  25 Dec 2007
Related Topics: Tatiana Golovin,  Justine Henin

Will consistency and brilliance take Lindsay Davenport back to the top?

It’s pretty obvious that Lindsay Davenport will climb back into the top 10, but encounters with the likes of the Williams sisters and Justine Henin will pitch big against the American giant. So what weapons could she use to win another Grand Slam and ...

From AASIM SHAFFI, Sportingo,  23 Dec 2007
Related Topics: Lindsay Davenport,  Justine Henin,  Monica Seles,  Maria Sharapova

Can Anna Chakvetadze curb her tantrums to join the tennis elite?

In 2006 Anna Chakvetadze became the surprise winner of the Kremlin Cup, getting the better of all her Russian compatriots. Her sheer talent looked promising for a great 2007, which has turned out to be a superb season. So how did she work her way to ...

From AASIM SHAFFI, Sportingo,  21 Dec 2007
Related Topics: Anna Chakvetadze,  Justine Henin,  Maria Sharapova,  Svetlana Kuznetsova,  Elena Dementieva

Why Justine Henin is set for another massive year in 2008

Justine Henin is recognised as one of the greats and rightly so, but what makes her so perfect? It is a combination of beauty, variety and elegance making all aspects of her game bullet-proof. When taking into account her height, Justine’s serve is ...

From AASIM SHAFFI, Sportingo,  16 Dec 2007
Related Topics: Justine Henin,  Serena Williams,  Venus Williams,  Amelie Mauresmo,  Lindsay Davenport

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