tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732Sun, 27 Dec 2009 17:16:57 +0000All Things Serena Williamshttp://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/RRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)Blogger1019125http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-6720807948913132950Wed, 23 Dec 2009 19:39:00 +00002009-12-23T14:44:53.087-05:00Merry ChristmasWishing you and yours a very safe and Merry Christmas, God bless you.http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/merry-christmas.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/6Vsf6QrAuZ4" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-1593149783279398360Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:22:00 +00002009-12-22T19:37:40.821-05:00Serena StatisticSerena Williams Went 50-12 in singles, an .806 winning percentage that was the highest for any woman who played at least 20 matches in 2009.Tied for the tour lead in singles titles (3).Led the tour with 381 aces, 75 more than anyone else.Led in percentages of first-service points won and service games won.http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/2009-fast-facts.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/otoSp14pcuM" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-1086402631902514940Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:03:00 +00002009-12-22T19:40:01.552-05:00Serena Williams - SI.com Athlete of the DecadeThe selection for female athletes of the decade was a team effort. A group of writers and editors at SI.com were asked to consider on-the-field achievements and come up with the best of the best. Out of the Top 20, three tennis players made the list: (1) Serena Williams, (4) Justine Henin and (6) Venus Williams. The following summary was written by Andrew Lawrence (SI.com).#1 Female Athlete http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/serena-sicoms-female-athlete-of-decade.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/Hs7K29d6Ifw" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-7602670397525911513Tue, 22 Dec 2009 17:03:00 +00002009-12-22T12:14:13.266-05:00Serena Williams - AP Female Athlete of the YearPlaying her best at the most important events, Serena Williams re-established herself as the top player in women's tennis in 2009 and was a landslide choice as Female Athlete of the Year by members of The Associated Press.Williams received 66 of 158 votes cast by editors at U.S. newspapers that are members of the AP. No other candidate got more than 18 votes in the tally, which was announced http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/ap-names-serena-female-athlete-of-year.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)4<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/AEIX2J3X4XI" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-3377516951630266876Tue, 22 Dec 2009 16:34:00 +00002009-12-22T11:51:47.975-05:00Serena Williams - ITF ChampionSerena Williams becomes the Women’s Singles World Champion for the first time since 2002 after producing her best performances at the biggest events. The American captured two Grand Slam titles, at the Australian Open and Wimbledon, to improve her collection to 11 majors. She went on to win the season-ending Sony Ericsson Championships, sealing the No. 1 ranking in the last event of the http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/serena-named-2009-itf-world-champion.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/xnziy6frUV8" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-7780978601160463763Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:55:00 +00002009-12-19T18:01:04.267-05:00Serena Williams - SI.comThe best by a healthy margin. This decade she won 10 major singles titles -- including, like Federer each of the four -- and four straight at one point. And she played as well in 2009 as she did in 1999, the year she first broke through. Bonus points for her excellence in doubles, her success at the Olympics and her unrivaled competitive fire. The critics -- the "Hatorade drinkers," as she http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/2000s-top-female-tennis-player-serena.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/2F271PJLXaM" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-6256563805679752801Sat, 19 Dec 2009 22:14:00 +00002009-12-19T17:32:46.027-05:00Serena Williams - SI.comby: Jon Wertheim (SI.com)Serena Williams, the best player in the women's game, cut a controversial swatch but won two majors to take a step closer to the Graf-Evert-Navratilova wing.* FEMALE PLAYER OF THE YEAR * Even accounting for her behavioral demerit at the U.S. Open, how can you overlook Serena Williams? She won "only" three tournaments, but it was quality over quantity: the Australian http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/serena-earns-high-honors-from-sicom.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/nZ_VDZWLrO0" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-3877856161174719079Sat, 19 Dec 2009 21:44:00 +00002009-12-19T16:56:37.324-05:00Serena Williams - WTT Smash HitsThe TENNIS Channel is airing WTT Smash Hits @ 7:00pm EST. Tune in for the Elton John / Billie Jean King charity event featuring SERENA WILLIAMS, Anna Kournikova, Tommy Haas, Former Top 15 player Jan-Michael Gambill, Andy Roddick, Lindsay Davenport, Liezel Huber, 2009 NCAA singles champion Devin Britton and local favorite Chanda Rubin.http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/smash-hits-airs-tonight-on-tennis.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/G9wh9zjgyLw" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-2697809881225881074Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:26:00 +00002009-12-19T16:41:50.502-05:00Serena Williams - Decade of DominanceMIAMI – Serena Williams considered skipping the 2000 Australian Open to attend design classes, then decided to play. She showed up for her first match of the year wearing red shoes, which made it easier to see her eight foot faults. She committed 55 unforced errors before outlasting a wild-card opponent ranked 261st in three sets. Quietly, the Serena Decade had begun. There were plenty of http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/serenas-decade-of-dominance.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/4cY6c2nwTeM" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-5193746539993549327Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:12:00 +00002009-12-15T19:55:31.274-05:00Serena Williams - Tyra Banks ShowThis is one super-packed, celebrity-filled power hour! First up, Tyra sits down with tennis phenom Serena Williams, fresh from competing in the U.S. Open! Next up, NFL great and former Giants star Michael Strahan stops by to discuss his new sitcom, “Brothers.” Finally, Tyra chats with Nelly Furtado, who is releasing her first all-Spanish album, “Mi Plan.” Check your local listings for time and http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/serena-on-tyra-banks-show-repeat.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/zty3SjS0myc" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-4927696863930499334Mon, 14 Dec 2009 22:01:00 +00002009-12-14T17:13:51.621-05:00Serena Williams and Andy RoddickAndy Roddick and Serena Williams to partner in Mixed Doubles at London 2012 Olympic Games.The International Olympic Committee (IOC) last week confirmed that mixed doubles would be held at the All England Club in Wimbledon, the first time it will have been included in the Games since Paris in 1924.Roddick, who has lost three Wimbledon singles finals to Roger Federer, approached Serena Williams, http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/serena-and-andy-roddick-olympic-mixed.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/2--Jp0slYyw" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-2055280187999792951Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:53:00 +00002009-12-13T08:59:25.827-05:00Williams Sisters - Rogers CupMONTREAL -- Serena and Venus Williams have never been in Montreal at the same time. In fact, Venus Williams has never set foot in the city. The 2010 edition of the Rogers Cup tennis event could change all that. Tennis Canada announced Wednesday that the sisters - in fact, the top 10 players in the WTA Tour rankings - have confirmed their participation in next summer's tournament, which takes http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/williams-sisters-commit-to-rogers-cup.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/IYpAQfGzc0A" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-1243207423389971216Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:26:00 +00002009-12-13T07:38:51.827-05:00Serena Williams - Sydney InternationalSYDNEY (AFP) — Nine of the women's top 10 will compete at January's Sydney International in the lead-up to the Australian Open Grand Slam, according to organizers. World No. 1 Serena Williams heads the line-up, which also includes Dinara Safina, French Open champion Svetlana Kuznetsova, Caroline Wozniacki and Elena Dementieva.Victoria Azarenka, Jelena Jankovic, Vera Zvonareva and Agnieszka http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/9-of-top-10-confirmed-for-sydney.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/9AV5089ewJw" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-3890615005784631556Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:18:00 +00002009-12-13T07:21:46.888-05:00Serena Williams - Bleacher Report ArticleCheck out the Bleacher Report for the article "How She Fared in 2009: Serena Williams' Tally Stands at 11" (Article written by: Claudia celestial girl - Correspondent) http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/how-she-fared-in-2009.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/qCzit0NYsNQ" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-409456487510899159Sun, 13 Dec 2009 11:07:00 +00002009-12-13T07:12:09.950-05:00Serena Williams - Rock-N-RacquetsOn Saturday, Williams joined former Georgia four-time All-American John Isner, Sam Querrey and Melanie Oudin, for a series of exhibition matches and a youth clinic at the coliseum. A portion of the proceeds from the exhibition went to Georgia's general scholarship fund. Former Georgia shortstop and American League Rookie of the Year finalist Gordon Beckham was the chair judge for the mixed http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/rock-n-racquets-athens-georgia.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/jOoo0FtRELg" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-1345752089809020346Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:32:00 +00002009-12-10T21:51:06.212-05:00Serena Williams - WTT Smash HitsOn Tuesday night, Serena participated in the WTT Smash Hits event as a member of Team Elton (John) whose roster also included former world No. 1 in doubles Anna Kournikova, Tommy Haas, and former top 15 player Jan-Michael Gambill, a WTT favorite with the Boston Lobsters.Team Billie Jean (King) consisted of Andy Roddick, Lindsay Davenport, Liezel Huber, 2009 NCAA singles champion Devin Britton http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/wtt-smash-hits-recap-baton-rouge-la.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/xCTo3s5bhFc" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-6986232369264444696Fri, 11 Dec 2009 02:15:00 +00002009-12-10T21:30:45.259-05:00Serena Williams - Globalgrind.comCheck out Serena's article at globalgrind.com titled,"To Be Honest, I Believe I Reached My Boiling Point"Article includes:* ITF Fine (amount) clarification ** Her feelings on the US Open incident ** Past (match-related) wrongs ** The "double-standard" ** Her 92K Mission *http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/serena-reaches-boiling-point.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/awKZ_diIuVA" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-3914730994893453666Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:49:00 +00002009-12-10T21:08:09.595-05:00Serena Williams - Rock-N-RacquetsAthens, GA plays host to the sports world’s elite superstars featuring world #1 and winner of eleven (11) Grand Slams, Serena Williams, in Rock-n-Racquets - an annual tennis exhibition like no other. Joining Williams will be 2009 U.S. Open Quarterfinalist and tennis’ newest sensation, Melanie Oudin and top Americans John Isner, University of Georgia alum, and Sam Querrey, winner of the http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/rock-n-racquets-december-12-2009.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/E6WbzgzNH8Y" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-3796872506347178081Fri, 11 Dec 2009 01:36:00 +00002009-12-10T20:46:03.312-05:00The Serena Williams Signature CollectionCatch Serena on HSN, Friday Dec. 11th12:00am - 2:00am10:00am - 12:00pm3:00pm - 4:00pm9:00pm - 11:00pmhttp://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/serena-returns-to-hsn-on-friday.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/g5zjRsGb_Rs" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-5544976125519641705Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:16:00 +00002009-12-08T09:22:15.420-05:00Serena Williams - WTT Smash HitsBATON ROUGE, LA, USA - For the first time ever, World TeamTennis will be putting on a live stream of its annual WTT Smash Hits charity tennis event on December 8, which benefits the Elton John AIDS Foundation.Watch live as some of the biggest names in tennis team up with Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King for a great cause. Among the marquee names taking the court are a variety of Sony Ericsson http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/wtt-smash-hits-streaming-live-tonight.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/IK1_JIHUFIw" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-1693992525821897029Sun, 06 Dec 2009 23:20:00 +00002009-12-06T19:51:18.137-05:00Serena Williams - WTT Smash HitsSir Elton John and Billie Jean King take their coaching roles seriously for their annual charity tennis event, WTT Smash Hits, set for Dec. 8th at 7 p.m. at the Maravich Assembly Center in Baton Rouge. Elton John tabbed Serena Williams to head up his squad while Andy Roddick takes the lead for Team Billie Jean. Joining Williams on Team Elton is former world No. 1 in doubles Anna Kournikova, Tommyhttp://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/serena-and-team-elton-wtt-smash-hits.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/tNznYVwL4S4" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-649732269143660443Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:14:00 +00002009-12-04T15:34:25.088-05:00Serena Williams - Female Athlete of the YearThe United States Sports Academy is giving you the opportunity to vote for your Favorite Male and Female Athlete of the Year. On the female side of things, Serena is nominated as is Yelena Isinbaeva (Track and Field), Carmelita Jeter (Track and Field), Courtney Kupets (Gymnastics), Linet Masai (Track and Field), Lorena Ochoa (Golf), Courtney Paris (Basketball), Sanya Richards (Track and Field), http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/vote-for-serena-as-female-athlete-of.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)1<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/5sF40oKO4OQ" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-3538849213813885130Tue, 01 Dec 2009 10:44:00 +00002009-12-01T05:55:12.046-05:00Serena Williams - Fined; probationSerena Williams was fined a record $82,500 for her tirade at a U.S. Open line judge and could be suspended from that tournament if she has another "major offense" at any Grand Slam in the next two years. Grand Slam administrator Bill Babcock's ruling was released Monday, and he said Williams faces a "probationary period" at tennis' four major championships in 2010 and 2011. If she has another "http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/12/serena-handed-fine-and-probation.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)2<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/HR9EjBaGLCA" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-8216555271306060495Mon, 30 Nov 2009 01:38:00 +00002009-11-29T20:57:26.006-05:00Serena Williams - FinedTIMESONLINE is reporting that Serena will pay (cash) for her outburst at the US Open rather than face suspension from future grand-slam tournaments. I am so happy that a decision has been reached and that she is not being suspended / banned from a Grand Slam event. The grand-slam committee met in London this weekend to discuss the world No 1’s comments to a lineswoman who foot-faulted her at a http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/11/serena-will-be-fined-not-suspended-for.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/U8DJPHt7AQQ" height="1" width="1"/>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6138605106522537732.post-8911538450659471687Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:59:00 +00002009-11-29T12:05:00.567-05:00Serena Williams - Barbados International Tennis ExhibitionThat was the opinion of both the world ranked No. 1 and No. 4 tennis stars Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki, respectively. Both were speaking to the Press yesterday at the Tennis Fantasy Camp, which was part of the Tennis Pon De Rock event at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium yesterday - a day that none of the selected 40 young local tennis players would ever forget. Wozniacki said: "The kids http://simplyserenawilliams.blogspot.com/2009/11/barbados-has-tennis-talent-to-go-to.htmlRRice27927@aol.com (RRice27927)0<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/SerenaWilliamsDiaryOfAGrandSlamChampion/~4/LengScxyJuo" height="1" width="1"/>