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Elena Dementieva Marries Maxim Afinogenov

And of course she makes a beautiful bride.

Photo from Alla Kudryavtseva's Twitter page.

Marat Safin Featured in Russia's InStyle Magazine

It took me a couple days to get to this - but I'd say it was worth the wait.

Marat retired in '09. Crushing the hearts of gals & gays worldwide.

As the French Open starts tomorrow - Marat's best run at RG: Sf's in '02.

Photos: Erez Sabag - Thanks for the heads up On the Go Tennis

And the reminder LA Surf Punk

Serena Williams Photo-bombing Super Bowl Weekend

As usual, Serena looks fantastic and having great fun.

The bad news is - she's still wearing that damn boot.

That. Damn. Boot.

Hangin' with celeb-pals Rev Run, Pete Wentz & Landon Donovan.

Photo's from PepsiCo Kick-Off Party & Leigh Steinberg's Party.

From Getty Images

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Also, moments ago Serena tweeted this photo, captioned:

This is as close as I could get to the armadillo... Lol

Yep, she's in Texas y'all!

Maria Sharapova Previews Australian Open Kit

"Give us one over the shoulder Maria."

Maria won the Aussie Open title in 2008.

It marked her 3rd Slam - to go with Wimby '04 & US Open '08.

Her win in Melbourne 3 years ago was her last Slam final showing.

In fact, she has only been as far as a single Slam Qf since.

You can only blame that shoulder injury for so long... she'd agree.

I think it's time for her to make some Slam noise this year.

Again, she'd agree.

Maria lost a tough 1st round last year at the Aussie Open.

That won't happen again this year.

So get use to seeing that new kit as she racks up some wins.

Rafael Nadal's PomPom Cap Photobombs San Sebastian

After his WTF loss on Sunday to Federer he's been chilling in San Sebatian.

With his hilarious beanie. He was wearing it all over London last week too.

Photos: Rafa's Facebook

Serena Williams Tweets a Photo from the Gym Today

Um, just wow. And by wow I mean - fantastic!

Photo: Serena Williams Twitter

Jelena Jankovic Graces the Pages of Serbian 'Elle'

And all that jazz.

Vera Zvonareva Glams Up for Russian Harper's Bazaar

Hot damn Vera!!!

It's hard to recognize he without an ice towel on her head.

Clearly Sergey is more that just a hitting partner - modelling coach.

WTA Stars get Beauty Make-Overs in Doha

This is so not me. But I thought you might like it.

Photo's from the Andre Agassi Foundation Fundraiser in Las Vegas Last Night

One word for Steffi and Jennifer: WOW.

Um, and then this happened...

Photos: Getty Images

 

Serena Williams & Andy Murray Attend Burberry Show Today during London's Fashion Week

And look, Sarah Jessica Parker is in the house!

And those pretty kids Alexa Chung and Douglas Booth too!

And let's not forget Andy's lady, Kim Sears.

Nothing but appreciation...

Photos: Getty Images

Andy Murray: "I need to get physically stronger..."

Serena & Andy attended the Burberry show at London's Fashion Week today.

Also today Piers Newberry published an interview (well, video actually) on BBC Sport. Please watch it HERE. Here are a few excerpts:

On the next Slam in Australia and Rafa: "I've got four or five months before the next Slam. I need to get physically stronger, improve my game and then I'll give myself the chance to beat him."

On his shocking 3rd round display at the US Open: "I don't (know what happened), I've been in very good shape and I haven't felt like that for a very long time and I'll make sure it never happens again. I feel fine now. I came back the following day from New York and I've just been chilling out, took some time off. I was away for 10 weeks in the States so it was nice to get home and relax a little bit."

On looking for a new coach: "I'm still looking into it and trying to find the best person that can help me. I'm going to have to be patient with it, take my time a little bit and I'm sure I'll find someone that will help me. I haven't spoken to anybody yet but I've spoken to the guys that I work with and I've spoken to my mum about the people that I might like to work with. I've got to try and find out the availability, how many weeks people are willing to do and make the decision based on all the information."

Showing Rafa some love: "He's one of the greatest players ever - I've been saying that for a while now - and to me he didn't really prove that at the US Open, it just adds to his resume, and I'm sure he's going to go on to even better things. He's achieved everything there is to achieve in tennis with all the Grand Slams, the Davis Cup, he's got Olympic gold - there's not a whole lot left he needs to do but I'm sure he'll win more Slams, more titles, and he deserves to go down as one of the best ever."

Photo: Serena Williams Twitter

Serena Williams is Smokin' Hot at NYC's Fashion Week

Va-va-va-voom.

Um. Just wow.

Click to enlarge these beauties.

Photos: Getty Images

Venus Williams Edges into Semifinals at US Open

US Open - Women's Quarterfinal

3 Venus Williams d 6 Francsesca Schiavone - 76(5) 64

5th match and 5th dress. Can't wait to see wait she has in store on Friday.

Venus is now the only American left in the Open - men and women.

This is V's 8th trip to the Open Sf's and 1st since '07.

She made her 1st Sf (and final) in '97. In fact, she made the Sf's '97-'02.

In Slam play this will be V's 19th Sf: 14-4.

Odd that she's only been to 3 Sf's at the Australian & French conbined.

Photos: Getty Images

Venus Williams & Francesca Schiavone Set Up Quarterfinal at US Open

US Open - Women's Fourth Round

3 Venus Williams d Shahar Peer - 76(3) 63

6 Francesca Schiavone d 20 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova - 63 60

3 Venus Williams vs 6 Francesca Schiavone - 7-0

They've played two 3-setters this year - both before Fran was a Slammer.

This is Fran's 2nd time to the US Open Qfs - an '03 loss to Jennifer Capriati.

For Venus this round is familiar territory - her 10th: 7-2.

Look out Venus: 6 of Fran's 8 sets have been 0, 1 & 2.

Onr thing is for sure, Venus will sparkle - win or lose.

Photos: Reuters

Venus Williams Sparkles in 3rd Round Win at US Open

As bright as the lights on Broadway... Cue the Bee Gees.

US Open - Women's Third Round

3 Venus Williams d Mandy Minello - 62 61

This is V's 12th US Open. This is V's 12th visit to the 4th round: 9-2.

She's won it twice ('00-'01), been to final twice & the Sfs 3 times.

Owing to injury V and Serena can't defend their doubles title.

BUT, Serena attended V's match tonight and looked fantastic.

Photos: Venus - Reuters / Serena - Getty Images

A Few Photos from Nike's Primetime Knockout

I tried to watch the heavily promoted stream. Um, crap crap crap.

Well, we got a preview of the night match outfits for the Nike stars.

Photos: Getty Images

Rafael Nadal VS Roger Federer: New Kits at the US Open

Who do I need to thank for losing all that damn pink?!

Rafa will be rocking all-black for his night matches.

Now these I approve of...

Photos: Nike

Serena Williams Wears 'The Boot' to the Louis Vuitton Store Opening in Santa Monica Last Night

Hey Serena, I was available last night to be your plus one... dang.

10 days out from the start of the Open & she's still in the boot.

I'm guessing that that's not a good sign.

Can Caroline Wozniacki really be the top seed if Serena pulls?

WOW.

Photo: Reuters

Rafael Nadal Wins 1st Match Since Winning Wimbledon

Toronto Masters 1000 - 2nd Round

1 Rafael Nadal d Stanislas Wawrinka - 76(12) 63

One word sums this match up more than any other: rust. Yikes.

But what can you expect after six weeks off...

And let's not ignore that he's never been much of a night player either.

Tomorrow he will face tricky big serving Kevin Anderson: H2H: 0-0.

So what's with Rafa & Roger and their ice cream kits in Toronto?

Last night Roger looked like neopolitan ice cream...

Tonight Rafa look like a Strawberry Shortcake Popsicle!