http://www.newstin.com/us/GRAND_SLAM Global Social News Platform Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. Copyright © 2006 I2S a.s. http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66359933 — Five years since their last title matchup, the Williams sisters are back in the Wimbledon final with another Grand Slam championship — and family bragging rights — at stake. Defending champion and four-time winner Venus beat... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:28:40 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66359933 2008-07-03T22:28:40Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66342599 Roger Federer is back to his old self on the Wimbledon grass, and Rafael Nadal is moving ever closer to a new level of success at the All England Club. "I don't want to think about the final," said Nadal, who lost to Federer in... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:40:17 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66342599 2008-07-03T19:40:17Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66311545 Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were not playing each other on Centre Court - at least not yet - but it certainly seemed as if they were sending each other messages as each took their turn on the grandest stage in tennis. Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:35:36 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66311545 2008-07-03T16:35:36Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66352833 Zheng Jie went from looking overmatched to looking right at home on Centre Court against Serena Williams in the Wimbledon semifinals. Zheng, the first Chinese player to reach a Grand Slam semifinal, struggled early but picked... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:49:19 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66352833 2008-07-03T20:49:19Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66354385 WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND -- The inevitable became the actual. The match that seemed destined is the match that will be played. Venus Williams against sister Serena in the Wimbledon final. They're elated. But you sense not all of... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 21:14:00 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66354385 2008-07-03T21:14:00Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66313743 By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - When Marat Safin arrived at Wimbledon and looked at the draw he was already checking airline schedules for a flight out of London early in the first week. Now he stands just one match away... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:59:37 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66313743 2008-07-03T16:59:37Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66346478 Published: July 3, 2008 at 4:41 PM WIMBLEDON, England, July 3 (UPI) -- German Rainer Schuettler downed Frenchman Arnaud Clement despite rain Thursday to earn a semifinal match against Spaniard Rafael Nadal Friday at Wimbledon.... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:41:38 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66346478 2008-07-03T20:41:38Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66319902 Published: July 3, 2008 at 1:37 PM PARIS, July 3 (UPI) -- Former world No. 1 women's tennis player Amelie Mauresmo of France will skip the Summer Olympics in Beijing, a Web site reported Thursday. The Earth Times said the 2006... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 17:37:19 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66319902 2008-07-03T17:37:19Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66371183 Serena Williams will face big sister Venus for the third time in a Wimbledon final after ending wildcard Zheng Jie’s hopes of becoming the first Chinese player to reach a Grand Slam final yesterday. Serena, who beat Venus in... Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:02:56 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66371183 2008-07-04T00:02:56Z http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66334620 I can’t really get into tennis. I used to enjoy playing it, but I can’t derive much enjoyment from watching it. I saw the last 30 minutes of Andy Murray getting beaten in straight sets and even that was a bit dull. This was a... Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:59:52 GMT http://www.newstin.com/tag/us/66334620 2008-07-03T18:59:52Z