L.A. Times - Tennis

Justine Henin's enigmatic tennis career never seemed quite right

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The announcement by the world's No. 1 tennis player that she is retiring 11 days before the French Open makes about as much sense as many of the other major events in her career.

Salient reactions to the headline included "Huh?" or "What?" or "Has too much wine affected my eyesight?" Justine Henin retiring at 25? At No. 1 in the world?

At 25, Justine Henin says she's quitting tennis

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The world's top-ranked women's tennis player insists her retirement is not a temporary measure. 'It is my life as a woman that starts now,' she says.

It was another abrupt retirement announcement by a noted tennis champion, the second time in about six months that the WTA Tour has been hit by stunning news.

Venus and Serena Williams to play in Carson

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Sisters enter East West Bank Classic at Home Depot Center.

Making a rare combined appearance in Southern California, tennis stars Venus and Serena Williams have entered the East West Bank Classic tournament, July 21-27 at the Home Depot Center.

Federer defeats Canas at Rome Masters

Wed, 7 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Federer scores straight-set victory over Canas at Rome Masters.

Roger Federer got by one of his most challenging opponents, defeating Guillermo Canas , 6-3, 6-3, on Tuesday in the second round of the Rome Masters.

USC's Kaes Van't Hof earns two titles

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The senior beats Robert Farah, his fraternity brother, in singles final, and the two of them then team up to beat Arizona State's T.J. Bellama and Matt Brooklyn.

It was a day of firsts at the Pacific 10 Conference championships at the 108th Ojai Valley Tennis Tournament on Sunday at Libbey Park.

Thousand Oaks' McMorrow wins CIF boys' final

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

The junior, whose grandfather is a past president of the event, beats Crossroads' Milner in two sets. Alvarado and Freeman of Mater Dei win doubles title.

Moments after blasting a clean forehand winner on triple match point, Kyle McMorrow raised both arms in the air and let out a huge sigh of relief. After years of watching others make history at the Ojai Valley tennis tournament, the junior from Thousand Oaks High finally made some of his own.

USC players holding court at Ojai

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Farah, Van't Hof will play in first all-USC men's Pac-10 final since 1996, and will team in doubles final, too. Trojans also have finalists in women's singles and doubles.

The question isn't which school will win the Pacific 10 Conference men's singles championship at the 108th Ojai Valley Tennis Tournament. It's merely a question of which USC player will be hoisting the William Huffman Cup after Sunday morning's final.

Blake's comeback, Roddick's 30 aces give U.S. 2-0 lead over France

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

James Blake's perseverance and Andy Roddick's power gave the United States a commanding lead over France in the Davis Cup quarterfinals.

Serena Williams beats No. 1 Henin

Wed, 2 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Williams wins final 10 games of 6-2, 6-0 victory at Key Biscayne.

Serena Williams made Justine Henin , the world's top-ranked woman, look like a novice as she pulled off a 6-2, 6-0 victory Tuesday to advance to the semifinals of the Sony Ericsson Open at Key Biscayne, Fla.

This Sampras milestone might be a surprise

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Stella Sampras can get her 200th victory as UCLA coach today, but she probably doesn't even realize it.

Chances are, there will be another Sampras milestone in tennis achieved today.