http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/ Community News and Information Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:25:38 PST en-us http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Tennis_35/U_S_Open_Report_Another_Classic.shtml Tennis There were frequent chants of "Go Serena" before the sold out crowd. Venus got off to a quick lead on a break in the first set and had a set point to win the set, but Serena fought back before a screaming crowd. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 21:55:00 PST http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Tennis_35/U_S_Open_Report_Another_Classic.shtml http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Tennis_35/U_S_Open_Report_A_Look_At_Monday_s_Play.shtml Tennis The Williams sisters rarely play that early in tournaments and at Wimbledon they played in the Finals, won by Venus. The two are 8-8 all-time in matches but Serena has a 5-2 edge in majors. Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:57:00 PST http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Tennis_35/U_S_Open_Report_A_Look_At_Monday_s_Play.shtml http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Tennis_35/U_S_Open_Report_One_For_The_Ages.shtml Tennis It was all it was supposed to be and more. James Blake and Donald Young. Two heavyweights on the first day of the U.S. Open in prime time. How could you ask for more? Even the weather was perfect. And it was followed a performance by Earth, Wind & Fire. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:12:28 PST http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Tennis_35/U_S_Open_Report_One_For_The_Ages.shtml http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Tennis_35/U_S_Open_Spotlight.shtml Tennis One of the biggest surprises at the qualifiers at the U.S. Open this week was Shenay Perry. The 24-year-old native from Washington, D.C. has had a miserable year and little was expected of her in the qualifiers Sun, 24 Aug 2008 21:57:00 PST http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Tennis_35/U_S_Open_Spotlight.shtml http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Tennis_35/It_s_Open_Season_For_Tennis_Fans.shtml Tennis There is no better tennis event in the world. The U.S. Open starts in Flushing Meadows on Monday. Qualifying is taking place this week for all the remaining sports in the draw. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:57:00 PST http://blackathlete.net/artman2/publish/Tennis_35/It_s_Open_Season_For_Tennis_Fans.shtml