The U.S Open starts on Monday; first on main court is comeback mother

The bottom half of the draw of the last Grand Slam of the year will take off on Day 1, as four seeds will headline the day, while another seeded favorite will begin the night session play.

Arthur Ashe Stadium

First up is wildcard Kim Clijsters, who as a mother, came back from a two-year retirement, will play Viktoriya Kutuzova in her first Grand Slam since coming back. This will be the pair's first meeting.

Next up will be defending champion and No. 2 seed Serena Williams, who will face another wildcard, Alexa Glatch. Williams is leading 1-0 in head-to-head results.

Other day matched will include America's Meghann Shaughnessy, who takes the next step in her comeback from knee injury, against No. 22 seed Daniela Hantuchova, No. 7 seed Vera Zvonareva, who plays Spanish doubles star Nuria Llagostera Vives on the Grandstand, and new No. 10 seed Flavia Pennetta, who faces Edina Gallovits of Romania on the same court.

In the night session on Arthur Ashe Stadium, No. 3 seed Venus Williams will begin her run against Vera Dushevina. Williams leads 2-0 in the head-to-head series.

Serena unveils wax figure in New York before U.S Open

Tennis star Serena Williams, 27, was dressed and smiling as her wax figure was unveiled in New York City at Madame Tussauds on Thursday, August 27. The sports athlete took part in participating in the design of her wax figure by getting with the Madame Tussauds studio artists who made their way to Paris at the French Open in order to meet the star during the process. In the photos of Serena Williams wax figure, she (the wax figure) is wearing a replica of the outfit which Williams wore during the 2004 U.S. Open, a Nike denim tennis skirt, with a black Nike sports top and sports shoes.

Wozniacki defends title in New Haven after scoring win over Vesnina in final

The final was a bit delayed by rain, but No. 2 seed Caroline Wozniacki was able to close out her win against Elena Vesnina to win the Pilot Pen Tennis presented by Schick in New Haven, which is the sixth title of her career.

Wozniacki, who was the defending champion, wasn't placed in any trouble by Vesnina, and easily won the match with a score of 62 64, winning her third title of the year.

The head-to-head result is now 3-1 to Wozniacki between her and Vesnina.

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Singles - Final

(2) Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) d. Elena Vesnina (RUS) 62 64

Vesnina surprises Mauresmo for spot in final; Wozniacki awaits

After rain shifted the schedule on Friday, the two semifinal matches were moved indoors and completed, as No. 2 seed Caroline Wozniacki dismissed No. 3 seed Flavia Pennetta, and Elena Vesnina surprised No. 8 seed Amelie Mauresmo to get to the final in New Haven.

Wozniacki had no trouble ousted Pennetta, as the Dane easily won with a score of 64 61, while Vesnina defeated Mauresmo in a three-setter, 57 61 62.

Wozniacki and Vesnina have a head-to-head result of 2-1, with Wozniacki in the lead, their last meeting being in Ponte Vedra Beach, where Wozniacki won.

Friday, August 28, 2009

Singles - Semifinal

(2) Caroline Wozniacki (DEN) d. (3) Flavia Pennetta (ITA) 64 61

Elena Vesnina (RUS) d. (8) Amelie Mauresmo (FRA) 57 61 62