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Sep 6, 2011 at 2:22 pm

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Mother’s Sacrifice Matches Daughter’s Tennis Achievements

Mother’s Sacrifice Matches Daughter’s Tennis Achievements

16-year-old Sachia Vickery is steadily rising among the ranks of America’s next great tennis stars, but her ascension has been anything but easy.

As she sacrificed on the court, her mother sacrificed off, working two jobs and enduring many disparaging days so that her daughter could continue to play.

Because of her mom’s effort, Vickery is making a definite impact, advancing to the second round of the United States Open girls’ draw this past

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Sep 4, 2011 at 12:05 am

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Young Lion! Donald Young Reaches U.S. Open Quarterfinals

Young Lion! Donald Young Reaches U.S. Open Quarterfinals

22-year-old Donald Young beat No. 24 Juan Ignacio Chela of Argentina to advance to the fourth round of The U.S. Open.

Young, one of four Americans among the final 16, entered the Grand Slam an 84th-ranked wild-card entry.

He was a prodigy at 15, a washout at 20, a poster child for the perils of premature celebrity for most of his life, the emotional extremes leaving him all on

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Jun 28, 2011 at 12:08 pm

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Williams Sisters’ Dad Blames “Technique” For Wimbledon Losses

Williams Sisters’ Dad Blames “Technique” For Wimbledon Losses

WIMBLEDON — Venus and Serena’s father, Richard Williams blames the sisters double outing at this year’s Wimbledon tournament on their lack of technique.

Both Williams sisters, who have won nine of the last 11 titles at Wimbledon, returned to the court after grave injuries, however, their coach and father does not theorize that to be the cause of defeat in London.

“There’s a time when they were sick and hurting,” Richard Williams

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Angelo Henderson

Sep 7, 2010 at 1:00 pm

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Venus Williams Short, Shiny Outfit Causes Stir At US Open

Venus Williams Short, Shiny Outfit Causes Stir At US Open

Venus Williams’ latest U.S. Open outfit is drawing plenty of attention. The tennis superstar showed up at the Grand Slam event Sunday in a skimpy pinkish red outfit — hardly the first time she has made waves with her on-court clothing. And in May, Williams’ lacy French Open outfit was the subject of much conversation.

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Angelo Henderson

Sep 3, 2010 at 10:48 am

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US Open Fight In Stands Interrupts Match

US Open Fight In Stands Interrupts Match

The 2010 U.S. Open, like last year’s edition, has seen several contentious moments on the court. Now it appears that some of the drama has spilled into the stands.

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Angelo Henderson

Jun 29, 2010 at 10:51 am

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Venus Williams Ousted At Wimbledon

Venus Williams Ousted At Wimbledon

WIMBLEDON, England — Five-time champion Venus Williams was ousted in the quarterfinals at Wimbledon on Tuesday, losing 6-2, 6-3 to 82nd-ranked Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria.

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Angelo Henderson

Feb 24, 2010 at 9:10 am

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Althea Gibson: Tennis and Golf Pioneer

Althea Gibson:  Tennis and Golf Pioneer

Althea Gibson was the first african american to win in the US Open, paving the way for Venus and Serena. Follow us as we celebrate Althea during Black History Month.

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Mildred Gaddis

Dec 1, 2009 at 3:57 pm

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Serena Williams Fined Record $82,500 For U.S. Open Outburst

Serena Williams Fined Record $82,500 For U.S. Open Outburst

Serena Williams was fined a record $82,500 for her U.S. Open tirade

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