U.S. Open Tennis

Looking backFive things we learned from the U.S. Open
There was drama, tears of joy, angry outbursts, the emergence of new talent and some interesting scheduling during the 2011 U.S. Open.
A FINE TIMEWilliams docked $2,000 for outburst
The USTA has fined Serena Williams for verbally abusing a chair umpire during her loss to Samantha Stosur in Sunday's U.S. Open final. Story » Video »
STOSUR TRIUMPHS'One of the best days of my career'
Samantha Stosur played her best tennis when it mattered most, stunning Serena Williams in straight sets Sunday to claim the U.S. Open title.
ENJOY ITMcManus on Serena's legacy
It's not too early to start appreciating what Serena Williams has done for the sport of women's tennis, writes Jane McManus.

Most anticipated showdown of the summer
Sep 9 | By Viv Bernstein
Wozniacki to face Serena in U.S. Open semis
Sep 8 | By Viv Bernstein
Serena rolls into semis
Sep 8 | By Viv Bernstein
In the new era, teenage dreams deferred
Sep 8 | By Viv Bernstein
Court couture: Why tennis and fashion mix
Sep 8 | By Kamakshi Tandon
Kerber, Pennetta vying for spot in semis
Sep 6 | By Viv Bernstein
Wozniacki's positivity carries her to quarters
Sep 7 | By Viv Bernstein
Serena moves into quarters
Sep 4 | By Viv Bernstein
Wozniacki battles back to beat Kuznetsova
Sep 5 | By Viv Bernstein
Ana Ivanovic rising through tennis ranks again
Sep 4 | By Viv Bernstein
Ivanovic ends Stephens' run in third round
Sep 3 | By Viv Bernstein
Five storylines from week one
Sep 2 | By Viv Bernstein
Wozniacki and McIlroy's love match
Sep 2 | By Viv Bernstein
Serve fails Sharapova as she falls in third round
Sep 2 | By Viv Bernstein
She's got the look, but is that a good thing?
Sep 2 | By Val Ackerman
Stephens, McHale usher in youth movement
Sep 2 | By Viv Bernstein
Svetlana Kuznetsova is fit and focused
Sep 1 | By Viv Bernstein
Serbian stars' success belies humble roots
Sep 1 | By Viv Bernstein
McHale: 'I've never experienced such fan support'
Christina McHale blogs about the rough morning that preceded her upset of Marion Bartoli -- and not settling for a second-rate performance.
Sep 1 | By Christina McHale
CoCo Vandeweghe having best Slam ever
Aug 31 | By Sandra Harwitt
Slam champs slammed in first round
Aug 30 | By Viv Bernstein
Serena 2.0: A new perspective on an all-time great
Aug 30 | By Blair Henley
Wozniacki breezes in first-round match
Aug 30 | By Viv Bernstein
McHale: 'I fought my way into the second round'
Aug 30 | By Christina McHale
From Russia, with about six hours to spare
Aug 30 | By Viv Bernstein
Reluctant star Petra Kvitova falls on Day 1
Aug 29 | By Douglas Robson
Six women seeking first Slam singles title
Aug 29 | By Sandra Harwitt
Christina McHale enjoys a home-court advantage
Aug 29 | By Christina McHale
U.S. Open: Five women's tournament storylines
Aug 26 | By Viv Bernstein

2011 U.S. Open in Pictures

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Stars on and off the court

See some of the best shots from the women's tournament at Flushing Meadows.

Long Road Back

Serena Williams' career timeline

Since 1999, Serena Williams has established herself as one of tennis' all-time greats, winning 13 career Grand Slam singles titles. And though she fell short in Sunday's U.S. Open final, her return to the top of the game, at age 29, after a nearly year-long layoff for a health crisis, may be her best achievement yet. Timeline

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First-time champs

It has been a good year for Grand Slam breakthroughs, as three of the four majors were claimed by first-time winners. What does this trend mean for women's tennis?

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Journeys & Victories

Denise Castelli's sideline view second to none

A freak injury nearly sidelined Castelli's sporting life for good. Now, thanks to a new leg and unyielding determination, she's making a fresh start.