Briefs | Tennis: Back problem sidelines S. Williams in Rome

                   
nwsource.com     May 17, 2008            

Serena Williams had to withdraw in Rome. Tennis Serena withdraws from quarterfinal match: Serena Williams withdrew from her quarterfinal match against Alize Cornet at the Italian Open in Rome on Friday because of a back problem, and older sister Venus Williams was defeated by defending champion... [read full story]                    

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Chakvetadze struggles through for sloppy Rome win

earthtimes.org     May 16, 2008          

Rome - Anna Chakvetadze booked the first of the semi-final spots at the WTA Rome Masters on Friday with an unappetising 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, win over Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova. I don't know what happened, I felt like I was playing against myself, said...                    

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Chakvetadze advances to Italian Open semis

foxsports.com     May 16, 2008          

Sixth-seeded Anna Chakvetadze held off Bulgarian qualifier Tsvetana Pironkova 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 Friday to become the first semifinalist at the Italian Open. Pironkova notched the biggest win of her career Wednesday when she upset top-seeded Ana Ivanovic, and she appeared out of energy in the third...                    

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Serena Williams pulls out of Italian Open quarterfinals with back problem

startribune.com     May 16, 2008          

By ANDREW DAMPF , Associated Press ROME - Serena Williams withdrew from her quarterfinal match at the Italian Open on Friday due to a back problem. Williams' back froze suddenly while warming up on a practice court for her match with French qualifier Alize Cornet, organizers said. In the...                    

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Serena Williams pulls out of Italian Open with back problem

wtop.com     May 16, 2008          

By ANDREW DAMPF AP Sports Writer withdrew from her quarterfinal match at the Italian Open on Friday due to a back problem. Williams' back froze suddenly while warming up on a practice court for her match with French qualifier Alize Cornet, organizers said. In the semifinals, Cornet _ last year's...                    

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No. 6 Chakvetadze advances to Italian Open semifinals

iht.com     May 16, 2008          

Fifth-seeded Serena Williams withdrew from her quarterfinal match at the Italian Open on Friday due to a back problem. Williams' back froze suddenly while warming up on a practice court for her match with French qualifier Alize Cornet, organizers said. In the semifinals, Cornet — last year's...                    

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Serena forfeits Italian Open with back problem

foxnews.com     May 16, 2008          

Fifth-seeded Serena Williams withdrew from her quarterfinal match at the Italian Open on Friday due to a back problem. Williams' back froze suddenly while warming up on a practice court for her match with French qualifier Alize Cornet, organizers said. In the semifinals, Cornet - last year's...                    

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Serena Williams pulls out of Italian Open with back problem

newsvine.com     May 16, 2008          

— Serena Williams withdrew from her quarterfinal match at the Italian Open on Friday due to a back problem. Williams' back froze suddenly while warming up on a practice court for her match with French qualifier Alize Cornet, organizers said. In the semifinals, Cornet — last year's French Open...                    

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Serena Williams pulls out of Italian Open with back problem

examiner.com     May 16, 2008          

May 16, 2008 9:55 AM (35 mins ago) By ANDREW DAMPF, AP » 35 mins ago: Serena Williams pulls out of Italian Open with back problem « withdrew from her quarterfinal match at the Italian Open on Friday due to a back problem. Williams' back froze suddenly while warming up on a practice court for her...                    

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Williams quits to vault Cornet into semi-finals - Update

earthtimes.org     May 16, 2008          

Rome - French ingenue Alize Cornet vaulted into her fourth career clay-court semi-final as Serena Williams withdrew prior to their Friday match at the WTA Rome Masters with a sore back. The American's camp said she hit only a few shots in warm-up on ...                    

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Serena Williams pulls out of Italian Open with back problem

bradenton.com     May 16, 2008          

ROME -- Serena Williams withdrew from her quarterfinal match at the Italian Open on Friday due to a back problem. Williams' back froze suddenly while she was warming up on a practice court for her match with French qualifier Alize Cornet. "It just happened all of a sudden in practice," Williams...                    

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