Venus, Serena Reflect As They Prepare For Fed Cup
Posted by Michelle Kaufman on Apr 22, 2007, 21:52
They (the Williams' sisters) had moved to Florida from gang-infested Compton, Calif., to attend Rick Macci's tennis academy and though they had yet to play a serious match, each firmly believed she would some day be No. 1 in the world. They practiced 30 hours per week, and also took boxing, ballet and tae kwon do.

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Power, Passion and Precision: Serena Can Be The Best Of All-Time -- And Now She Wants To Be
Posted by Eric Williams on Apr 2, 2007, 21:57
Now, I will say that, when Chris Evert questioned Serena Williams' desire to focus solely on tennis last year - and I agreed - neither of us ever questioned Williams' incredibly vast level of talent. To do so, would be absolutely ludicrous.

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Focused Serena Can Beat Taunts, Foes
Posted by Greg Cote on Mar 29, 2007, 21:57
You almost wished Serena Williams had raised a middle finger next, for the ''fan'' who a day earlier at the Sony Ericsson Open had heckled her beyond mere rudeness, spewing hatred until finally the louse was removed from the Key Biscayne stadium.

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Stars Align Just Right For Clear View Of Venus
Posted by Geoff Calkins on Feb 26, 2007, 21:52
Venus Williams stayed focused. She moved to the ball -- "like the South wind," said her father -- and blistered a winner into the corner. Then she gave a little skip. She applauded the moment with her racquet. She waved to her father and to everyone.

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Garrison To Remain U.S. Fed Cup Captain; Hobson Named USTA/MAS President
Posted by Off The BASN Sports Wire on Feb 24, 2007, 21:41
Zina Garrison is the 18th U.S. Fed Cup captain since the competition began in 1963 and the first African-American captain in the competition's history.

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