The Final Score (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
The No. 8 earning female athlete, that is, according to Forbes. 1. Maria Sharapova, Tennis $26 million 2. Serena Williams, Tennis $14 million 3. Venus Williams, Tennis $13 million 4. Justine Henin, Tennis $12.5 million 5. Michelle Wie, Golf...
Tennispro Blog (Free subscription) | 11 hours ago
... of his generation did not care anymore if he won or lost? Who did I think Federer was, Justine Henin? But after Roger Federer was unceremoniously defeated in his opening match of the Rogers Masters in Toronto, I need to put into writing my opinion: Roger Federer does not want it anymore. Federer does not want to be out there playing; he does not want to win tournaments; he does not want...
On the Baseline Tennis News (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, Venus Williams, and Justine Henin have more in common than simply playing tennis. According to Forbes , these four women are the top earning female athletes in the world.
rockport | yesterday
... circuit: Maria Sharapova (Russia), Serena and Venus Williams (U.S.) and the newly retired Justine Henin (Belgium).No question, the compelling rivalries of the past decade, particularly between the Williams sisters, have done a lot to overcome occasional obstacles like the 1993 stabbing of Monica Seles, the downfall (and brief return) of Jennifer Capriati and the degeneration of over-marketed
rockport | yesterday
... men in the world and seven of the top 10 women will gather in Beijing. Women's champion Justine Henin retired this year and Amelie Mauresmo, silver medallist in Athens, is also absent, with an injury.<>Wimbledon champion Venus and sister Serena will start as favourites to emulate their domination in Sydney eight years ago when Venus won the singles and then teamed up with her "little" sister
Sify (Free subscription) | yesterday
... men in the world and seven of the top 10 women will gather in Beijing. Women's champion Justine Henin retired this year and Amelie Mauresmo, silver medallist in Athens, is also absent, with an injury.<>Wimbledon champion Venus and sister Serena will start as favourites to emulate their domination in Sydney eight years ago when Venus won the singles and then teamed up with her "little" sister...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 07/24/2008
... were reserved for a journalist who used Federer's defeat to ask whether he agreed with Justine Henin's decision to retire at the peak of her career.Federer retorted disbelievingly: "Do I agree with that? Not today. Ask me another day. Please don't kill me with questions like this."When the same questioner restarted later on with: "Everyone has losses...", Federer interrupted immediately....
Sports - The Post Chronicle (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
Tennis players occupied the top four slots in 2007 among the world's highest-paid women athletes. Forbes.com reported Wednesday the quartet is Maria Sharapova of Russia ($26 million), American sisters Serena and Venus Williams ($14 million and $13 million respectively) and recently retired tennis player Justine Henin of Belgium ($12.5 million). The tour has a much more international flavor to...
Forbes (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
... circuit: Maria Sharapova (Russia), Serena and Venus Williams (U.S.) and the newly retired Justine Henin (Belgium).No question, the compelling rivalries of the past decade, particularly between the Williams sisters, have done a lot to overcome occasional obstacles like the 1993 stabbing of Monica Seles, the downfall (and brief return) of Jennifer Capriati and the degeneration of over-marketed...
The Herald (Free subscription) | 07/23/2008
... in the women's event it is a different story, with Steffi Graf, Venus Williams and Justine Henin all winning the top prize.Andy and Jamie Murray are representing Great Britain, with world No.9 Andy hoping to build on his Wimbledon quarter-final appearance."It's a great honour to be selected to represent your country in the biggest sporting event in the world," he said. But there lies the...
