By Stephanie Neppl (April 7, 2013) CHARLESTON, SC - For the second year in a row, Serena Williams is queen of the green clay. In the first three-set final since Serena beat Vera Zvonareva in 2008, the world No. 1 came back from a set … [Read more...]
Family Circle Cup final set: Serena Williams vs Jelena Jankovic
By Stephanie Neppl (April 6, 2013) CHARLESTON, SC - Jelena Jankovic has one of the better head-to-head records against world No. 1 Serena Williams, but she is not willing to divulge why she thinks that's the case. "If I'm going to give you … [Read more...]
Semifinal Saturday with Serena and Venus Williams at the Family Circle Cup
By Stephanie Neppl (April 6, 2013) CHARLESTON, SC - As "We are Family" played over the loudspeakers Saturday at the Family Circle Cup, Venus and Serena Williams stepped onto the court to play in their 24th match against each other in their … [Read more...]
Checking in with the Germans at Family Circle Cup
By Stephanie Neppl (April 3, 2013) CHARLESTON, SC - A talented German contingency is in Charleston for the 2013 Family Circle Cup, but it has been a mixed week for its top stars. A year ago, four Germans were in the top 20: Andrea … [Read more...]
Jankovic Survives Oudin in Charleston
By Stephanie Neppl (April 2, 2013) CHARLESTON, SC - Former No. 1 Jelena Jankovic survived a tough three-set battle with American Melanie Oudin in the first round of the Family Circle Cup on Tuesday. The Serbian had lost her two previous match ups … [Read more...]
Venus and EleVen Aim to Shine in Charleston
By Stephanie Neppl (April 1, 2013) CHARELSTON, SC - Venus Williams is ready to return to the place which was instrumental in her qualifying mission for last year's London Olympics. A year ago, Williams hadn't played much due to her Sjögren's … [Read more...]
Serena Williams Returns to the Family Circle Cup
By Stephanie Neppl (April 1, 2013) CHARLESTON, SC – Two-time champ and defending champion Serena Williams leads a stellar field for the 2013 Family Circle Cup in Charleston this week. Coming off a record sixth title in Miami, there’s no time for … [Read more...]