China’s Zheng Jie, was finally eliminated from the Wimbledon’s women’s singles tennis yesterday, losing to #6 Serena Williams (USA) following a historic run that saw her upsetting top seeded Ana Ivanovic’s (Serbia) in Round 3 and... ...full story at CN Reviews
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| 28 Jun 08 |
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Top Seed Ivanovic Loses at Wimbledon »
YouTube video SportsTop Seed Ivanovic Loses at WimbledonTop Seed Ivanovic Loses at WimbledonThe Associated PressLadies top seed Ana Ivanovic was upset Friday in third round play at Wimbledon. The French Open champion lost to Zhenge Jie of China, the 133rd ranked player in the world. (June 27)Another day, another upset at Wimbledon.This time, Ladies number one seed Ana Ivanovic was beaten by Zheng Jie of China, the 133rd ranked player in the world.The former Wimbledon doubles champion defeated Ivanovic 6-1, 6-4 in third round play.It was the earliest exit by a women's top-seeded player at Wimbledon in 7 years.SOT: Ana IvanovicIvanovic was not sharp Friday.The French Open champion committed 17 unforced errors, converted only one of seven break-point chances and lost her serve four times.SOT: Ana IvanovicThis was Zheng's first victory against a top-10 player.Zheng is a native of Cheng Du, the capital of earthquake-stricken Sichuan province.Just two weeks after the May 12th disaster, she played in the French Open.Zheng made it to the third round in Paris, and then sent her prize money home. |
| 04 Jul 08 |
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Zheng Jie’s a Breakthrough for Nike » China Journal In a match beset by rain delays, Zheng Jie’s historic run at Wimbledon came to an end yesterday when she faced Serena Williams, who looked to be back in unbeatable top form. That’s not to say Zheng didn’t try. After dropping the first... |
| 04 Jul 08 |
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Zheng loses in Wimbledon semis » Shanghaiist Serena Williams put an end to Zheng Jie's Wimbledon run Thursday, winning 6-2 and 7-6 (5). Serena had little trouble with Zheng in the first set, but the second went to a tie break, which Serena started strong, going up 3-0 before Zheng fought back to... |
| 02 Jul 08 |
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China's Zheng Jie making tennis history » Shanghaiist If Zheng Jie's (郑洁) unlikely Wimbledon run continues, she will spend her 25th birthday playing in the singles final at the All England Club this Saturday. Her chances of getting there are slim—she would have to beat Serena Williams on Thursday. But... |
| 01 Jul 08 |
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Chinese player making waves at Wimbledon » Shanghaiist Chinese tennis player Zheng Jie is making history and showing some Olympic promise with her recent play at Wimbledon. First she shocked tournament top seed, world No. 1 and the sport's newest "It girl," Ana Ivanovic in straight sets in the third round.... |
| 11 Sep 07 |
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Dudes With Vaginas » Sinocidal I’ve only sat through one soccer game on TV in my whole life. I’m reminded of this because today is opening day of the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Hangzhou (and some other cities) Don’t worry,I’m not going to write about the... |
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