PHOTO OP: Lindsay has too many homes but not for long (she hopes)!

Lindsay Davenport and hubby Jon Leach, who are expecting their second child, have put two of their multi-million dollar California homes up for sale.


The first one is located in the Emerald Bay section of Laguna Beach and is listed at $6,395,000 with the following description:

Revel in chic California Riviera style and impressive ocean views from this very private Emerald Bay residence. An abundance of space - a luxury within Emerald Bay - is found here, amid 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths and an open, flowing floor plan…Each room in this tastefully appointed home is finished with luxe materials, including artisan stone and tile, custom paint finishes, plank hardwood flooring, plantation shutters. Finished garaging for 3 cars plus golf cart and world-class Emerald Bay amenities.

The second home is located on Solimar Beach in Ventura and is listed at $5,500,000 with the following description:

Beach front property located on a wide lot with 60ft of ocean frontage. Extensively remodeled, this Cape Cod style property has sweeping ocean and coastline views. 4 surf spots and access to sandy beach, this is an exclusive surfer’s paradise. Outdoor patio with BBQ area and gas fireplace.

Amazing views and fantastic locations on both. I wonder if they're downsizing because of the tough economic times or going for one really huge home with the new addition on the way?

In any case, I'll be staring at these photos all day instead of watching MORE snow falling here in NYC.

*daydreams of sunnier, warmer days*
*sobs*

(via thetennistimes.com)

2008 US OPEN WRAP-UP: The Ladies

(Hey people - after a seriously long spring and summer full of the highest quality tennis and drama, I'll be taking the rest of the week and weekend off to recharge the batteries but will return on Monday. I hope you've enjoyed DtL's coverage of all the Grand Slams this year - my first year covering all the majors.

I'll leave you guys with contributor Cristina's ladies' US Open wrap-up. And as always, if you're interested in taking a crack at writing, drop me a line at tips@downthelinetennis.com. Take it away Cristina!)


The WTA Tour’s new marketing campaign boldly asks if fans are “Looking for a Hero?” Of course they are - duh! With a gaping hole left by Justine Henin’s retirement earlier this year and a revolving front door installed in the WTA Penthouse, tennis fans are hungry for a new dominating lady baller.

As they took the stage for the 2008 US Open, everyone was eager to see which woman would ascend to the top position. Would tour veterans Venus and Serena Williams capture more US Open glory? Would either one of the sensational Serbs, Ana Ivanovic or Jelena Jankovic, continue their country's ascendency to the top? Or would the raging Russians, including Dinara Safina and Elena Dementieva, have enough will to win a maiden Grand Slam? As the lights shined brightly on the biggest stage in tennis, these questions met their answers.

THE LADIES

Serena Williams looked sharp from the start. The 2-time champ was moving well, crushing opponents at will, and keeping her attitude upbeat leading many to believe this tourney was hers for the taking. In what many consider the de facto final, ReRe met sister Venus in the quarterfinal Marquee Matchup, a rematch of their high-quality Wimbledon battle won by V. Little 'sis, though, had revenge on the mind and out-ran V for a 7-6 (6), 7-6 (7) victory. The thrilling Sunday prime time final saw Serena Williams' powerfully aggressive game defeat Jelena Jankovic's speedy movment and defensive tactics for her third US Open crown, ninth major overall, and the top ranking to boot. And she accomplished all of this without dropping a single set - a spectacular effort.

Jelena Jankovic will no longer have the distinction of being the only lady baller ranked number one to have never reached a Grand Slam final. The Serb escaped an early exit in the second round by scraping past Sofia Arvidsson and was pushed by rising Dane Caroline Wozniacki in the fourth round. After defeating gold medalist Elena Dementieva in the semifinals, JJ entered her first major final and handled the occasion in style, well mostly. In true JJ form she performed slides, hit the splits, watched herself on the jumbo screen, wore head-to-toe glitter, and had chances to take the second set but her lack of experience (and soft serve) told the tale of defeat. However, with her focus firmly on fitness (she's now working with Pat Etcheberry), she'll afford herself plenty of chances to earn a major.

The hottest lady baller coming into the US Open was Dinara Safina who reached the French Open final, won the US Open Series by capturing LA and Montreal, and earned the silver medal in Beijing. The emotional rollercoaster she'd been experiencing, though, may have been too much for the young Russian (something about not being a machine, right?) but she still managed to reach the semifinals, her best result at the US Open, where she lost to eventual champ ReRe.

Olympic gold medalist Elena Dementieva was looking to repeat her 2004 run when she made the finals but was beaten by Svetlana Kuznetsova. Many believed her revamped serve, including a relatively low number of doubles, and newfound confidence would be enough to earn Elena her maiden Grand Slam. Although she looked sharp early on and didn't lose a set before the semifinals, the long summer seemed to have caught up with the Russian and she lost two in her defeat to JJ.

Top seeded Ana Ivanovic had a horrendous summer to say the least. After capturing her first major title at Roland Garros, Ana hit the skids hard. She lost early at Wimbledon and Montreal, skipped the Olympics as a result of a nagging thumb injury, and entered the US Open cold. After barely passing the first round, the 20-year old succumbed to 188th ranked Frenchie Julie Coin in the second round. Ana has yet to find the game that has eluded her since Paris, citing lack of practice and match play as the culprits for her recent losses.

Kudos go out to Lindsay Davenport whose time in the tourney was cut short in the third round by Marion Bartoli. Who knows if the 3-time Grand Slammer will return next season but if not, it's been a pleasure watching you Linds - thanks for all the great tennis memories!

(image via Getty)

PHOTO OP: Lindsay + Dani join forces in New Haven, Hantuchova still jet-lagged

Lindsay Davenport + Daniela Hantuchova were spotted getting in some doubles action in New Haven today. The pair defeated Jill Craybas + Olgo Govortsova 6-3, 6-4 in the tourney's first round.

Wow - what an inspired pairing. These lady ballers with their all-court games can make the ball do just about anything.

But note to Dani: you may want to change out of your Olympic gear - you're not in Beijing baby. Damn that jet-lag!

(image via Getty)

PHOTO OP: Top ballers join compatriots for opening ceremonies in Beijing

The opening ceremonies for the XXIX Olympiad took place today in Beijing.

While some baller's personal issues kept them from partaking in the festivities, most of them joined their compatriots inside the National Stadium to watch the spectacular show.

Rafael Nadal (whose face might crack if he smiles any harder), birthday boy Roger Federer carrying the Swiss flag, Ana Ivanovic, Novak Djokovic, Lindsay Davenport, Andy Murray, and Fernando Gonzalez carrying the Chilean flag were spotted making their way through the throngs of world-class athletes and performers.







(images via Getty + ATP Tennis Blog)

Lindsay withdraws from singles in Beijing - is this her last hoorah?

Lindsay Davenport's Olympic hopes were dashed today when she pulled out of singles competition with the recurring knee injury she sustained at Wimbledon. The American baller, who's still hoping to play doubles with Liezel Huber, told the press,

I've been resting it since hurting it at Wimbledon for the purpose of being here and being able to do my best. For me it's a thrill to be back no matter what happens. It's the Olympics.

I think this will be the last time we see Lindsay in any form of professional tennis since the Olympics was her main reason for coming back.

What a way to go out...

(image via Getty)

WIMBLEDON 2008 PREVIEW: The ladies

With no dominant lady baller in sight, the draw at Wimbledon, like the Aussie and French Opens this year, remains a free-for-all with a number of women favored to grab the title. And, even though the WTA Tour has a new number one in Ana Ivanovic, this is grass - rankings & seedings can go right out the window. Just ask Venus Williams…

Last year, V became the lowest seed and lowest ranked baller to ever hoist the Wimbledon trophy, the fourth time overall for the former no. 1. She may arrive on the grounds with little in the way of match play and her game may falter on other surfaces (most recently during her French Open third round loss), but when those EleVen-designed sneaks hit the green turf her serve is smacking, her forehand ferocious and her net game neutralizes anyone on the other side. V’s the most dominant grass-courter of her generation and a fifth title is well within her (long) reach.

Lil’ sis Serena is no stranger to the winner’s circle at The All-England Club having been the champion here in 2002 and 2003 besting her sister in both encounters. ReRe had been on serious run this year with three titles (Bangalore, Miami, Charleston) before suffering a shocking third round loss to Katarina Srebotnik at Roland Garros. But never one to dwell in the past, the 8-time Grand Slammer’s power game and superior serve are ideal for the quick skidding grass not to mention her world-class athleticism. ReRe’s been drawn on the opposite side to her sister so they could only meet in the final and with her conqueror last year, Justine Henin, happily retired a final meeting is a very real possibility this year.

Someone who’s familiar with battling and beating ReRe at Wimbledon is Maria “Shriek”apova. The 2004 champion began the year with a dominating run to the Aussie Open title and continued with wins in Doha and Amelia Island. But like V + ReRe, Maria was bundled (and booed) out of the French Open earlier than expected. She’ll be more than happy to be back on the grass, however, where her flat, penetrating groundstrokes are at their most lethal and first-strike tennis is rewarded. But her serve has been inconsistent most noticeably at Roland Garros where double-digit double faults became the norm for the Russian. If her serve is on the way it was in 2004, she could make her second trip to the final Saturday. If it’s off, however, Maria could be reliving Paris all over again.

The newly crowned French Open champion and current world no. 1 Ana Ivanovic is living the dream. The sexy Serb arrives at Wimbledon as the top seed at a Grand Slam for the first time and a newfound belief in her game. Ana has shown all year that when the going gets tough, she gets going (just ask Daniela Hantuchova) and she owns the best forehand in the women’s game. But her serve can be inconsistent and she can be overpowered by bigger, stronger foes, which could pose a problem for her on the quick grass. The draw gods were kind to the 20-year old, though: Russia's Anna Chakvetadze is the highest seed in her quarter. A potential semifinal meeting with Serena Williams could be waiting in the wings for Ana.

Call me crazy but I’m picking Lindsay Davenport as my darkhorse this fortnight. The 1999 champion hasn’t been playing much lately and just pulled from Eastbourne with a knee injury. But she has the experience and weapons to make a run here. She could have a tricky third round meeting with French Open finalist Dinara Safina, who admittedly isn’t fond of the grass, and a potential quarterfinal Marquee Matchup with Maria “Shriek”apova. But with nothing to lose and her personal life in great shape, Lindsay can really swing for the fences and if a few hit the lines in key moments during the next two weeks, who knows?

Click here for the full women’s draw.

(image via Getty)

FASHION FIX: Davenport wins Comeback Award, glows in graphic print dress

Motherhood has clearly been great for Lindsay Davenport. Not only did the 3-time Grand Slam champ win the WTA Comeback Player of the Year Award for her stunning return to the tour in 2007 after giving birth to son Jagger, but Lindsay continues to glow.

I love this dress for her - the former No. 1 is usually much more understated and subdued with her on-court tennis fashion but this graphic-print tank dress is fun + vibrant.

Anyone know who designed this dress?

(image via Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Women's 1st Marquee Matchup: Australian Open 2nd Round

Mixed bag of emotion: It's with great excitement and disappointment that we bring you our first Women's Marquee Matchup of this year's Australian Open: Maria "Shriek"apova vs. Lindsay Davenport in the 2nd round. We'd love to see Maria and Lindsay continue their paths through the draw and meet up somewhere around, oh, the quarterfinals. Alas, it wasn't meant to be - someone will be going home early.

Maria's 1st round match was a relatively routine affair, defeating journeywoman Jelena Kostanic Tosic 6-4, 6-3 in 89 minutes. In contrast, Lindsay struggled mightily in her 6-2, 3-6, 7-5 win over the pesky Italian Sara Errani. The last time these two Grand Slam champions met was in 2006, when the Russian won a 3-6, 6-1, 6-3 semifinal in Dubai.

Here's what Maria had to say about playing Lindsay:

"[Lindsay is] a completely different opponent than the opponent I played today. You know, [she's] a big hitter, has a big serve. You know, she's more of a 1‑2 ball combination type of player. It's going to be very important to serve well and return well and hopefully get a good hit on the first ball. [...] Yeah, I do [have a good record against her.] Yeah, I do. But this is a completely different match. We haven't played in a while. It's going to be a new match."

Lindsay had this to say about playing Maria:

"[Maria] will be the first grand-slam winner I've played since being back. [...] She's a great player. She's one of the few players I don't have a winning record against probably in the draw. We play very similar styles. She's outplayed me the last couple times we played."

Matt Cronin for FOXSports.com believes a high first-serve percentage and aggressive returning will be key for both players, whose styles are quite similar due to their tudorship under famed groundstroking coach Robert Lansdorp. We agree with Cronin and also think Lindsay's not quite ready for this level just yet - we'll take Maria in 2 tight sets.

(images via AP Photo/Rob Griffith & Andrew Brownbill)

SIGHTING: Seles, Davenport, and King gather for March of Dimes award luncheon

Three of tennis' greatest champions attended the March of Dimes 24th Annual Sports Luncheon at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York. Monica Seles was on hand to present The Corporate Leadership Award to Chairman and CEO of IMG Ted Forstmann.


Lindsay Davenport was the recipient of The Sportswoman of the Year Award (strange since she only officially returned to tennis action this fall, but okay) and grabbed a photo-op with the legendary Billie Jean King.


(images via WaldorfAstoria.com, wireimage)

+ WEDNESDAY NETCORDS: Lindsay, Kim, Nole vs. Andy, Lleyton bags season...Mario returns, Roger dreams of gold and more

(image courtesy of The Red Joke)

- Boneheaded or brilliant? Former tennis player and coach Ion Tiriac is pushing to make Madrid the location of a 5th Grand Slam tournament.

- Super Mario: Croatia's Mario Ancic is finally making strides on the ATP Tour again after sitting out 6 months with mononucleosis and then recently with a shoulder injury. "Playing matches, waiting for matches to start, warming up for matches, it's new for me this year," said the former top-10 player. "I haven't done much of that at all. You can work as much as you want, but when you come to a tournament, it's a new world."

- Closing shop: Aussie hothead Lleyton Hewitt has ended his '07 campaign early. The former World No. 1 is nursing a chronic ankle issue which he re-injured while preparing for Davis Cup duty last month. Lleyton's manager, David Drysdale, said, "It's not something that we think is going to be an issue in the future. The advice we were given by the specialists was to give him three or four weeks off and then allow another three or four weeks to recuperate, so that's pretty much what we're doing."

- Speaking of the Hewitts, sister Jaslyn has traded in her tennis racquets for dumbells and competitive bodybuilding. According to a recent interview she didn't want to "bulk up like a she-man. I like the athletic feminine look," said Jaslyn. Check out her new look here. We're thinking she's a card-carrying dude now, but that's just our humble opinion. (via TSF)

- Another former World No. 1 Lindsay Davenport is singing a different tune than Lleyton and discussing the beginning of her full assault on the tennis world. In an interviw with RadioTennis.com, Lindsay discussed her initial 2008 plans saying, "Right now the plan is to leave for Australia after the first of the year, play a warm-up tournament prior to the Australian Open, then play the Australian Open and then possibly play Fed Cup."

- Novak Djokovic & Andy Murray: how do the old friends stack up against each other?

- The currently retired, but very pregnant, Kim Clijsters can still hit a big ball - baby bump and all. No, seriously....check it out here!

- Roger Federer likes his chances to win the Australian and French Opens next year, but what about the "Golden Slam"? "The Olympic Games is a special year and honestly I don't envision the Golden Slam, but if it's there to take I'll try, but it's a tough schedule," [...] "It's hard to do, almost impossible."

- Sign o' the times: Which astrological sign is the most populated by tennis players? Tennis Diary knows...and they're telling.

+ WEDNESDAY NETCORDS: Justine, Andy, Lindsay, Billie and Elton...Pete vs. Andre, match-fixing update and more

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- On top of the world: A huge "congrats!" to World No. 1 Justine Henin for clinching the year-end No. 1 ranking (for the third time in her illustrious career) and winning the United States Sports Academy’s Female Athlete of the Month for September. Plus, she's an astonishing 54-4 this season.

- All bets are off? The tennis gods are gathering in London this Friday to hash out all this match-fixing business. In addition Tennis Diary has reported that players' cell phones may be banned from the locker rooms to avoid inside information from leaking to betters. And, Hall-of-Famer Pam Shriver has some choice words for those prone to betting. Can it be stopped? Stay tuned...

- New chief in town: Arlen Kantarian has been newly named CEO, Professional Tennis for the USTA. What does this mean exactly? As part of his new duties, Arlen will oversee the development of a new USTA elite player development program, focused on identifying and developing the next generation of American champions. He will still lead the USTA's Professional Tennis operations, and serve as the lead executive overseeing the USTA's involvement in the professional sport, including the US Open, US Open Series, USTA Pro Tour events, U.S. Davis Cup, Fed Cup, and Olympic teams, and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

- Music superstar Sir Elton John and long-time friend Billie Jean King will host the 15th annual Advanta WTT Smash Hits, a special night of tennis featuring superstars including Andy Roddick, Lindsay Davenport and Anna Kournikova. The event, which benefits the Elton John AIDS Foundation and the local charity ActionAIDS, will be held in Philadelphia on Oct. 10. Visit Ticketmaster to purchase tickets to this event and to support AIDS research and charities.

- Getting to know: Stefan Koubek

- If it ain't broke...: In the "What were they thinking?" file, the ATP announced it's 2009 schedule to include the new format of giving tournaments ranking points to determine they're importance (1000 = Master Series level, 500 = Tier II). Is that even correct? We're confused just writing about it...oy...

- Think pink: Daily Racquet has been supporting October's Breast Cancer Awareness month by posting on all things pink and tennis. Check it out!

- Wanna know more about the history of the Lacoste brand? Click here.

- Video vault: Reminisce about the good ol' days of tennis with this great, classic Nike commercial featuring legends Pete Sampras and Andre Agassi playing an improptu set of tennis in a New York City intersection.

Lindsay Davenport talks tennis, working motherhood, and Kim Clijsters

We've been covering the very successful return of Lindsay Davenport to the WTA Tour. She's competing this week at the China Open and has reached the quarterfinals with a win over Greece's Eleni Daniilidou, 7-5, 6-3. In a recent interview, the former World No. 1 spoke about being a working mom, getting the balance right, and her thoughts on another mom-to-be, the now-retired Kim Clijsters:

On being a working mom:

"It's been really fun to do both, " [...] "At the beginning when I would leave and go and play tennis for a couple of hours I would have all this guilt" [...] "But I've learned that it's probably been good for both of us." [...] I feel like my life on the road is more fulfilled now I have my son with me" [...] "Once the tennis is over all my attention is on him and I think that helps me focus on the court."

On the challenges of coming back:

"Just physically, your body is really different after giving birth and I'm definitely not back to where I was before," [...] "It will probably take a few months ... I'm definitely not the fastest player out there so I have to rely on my anticipation."

On Kim Clijsters:

"[...] I just have to talk Kim (Clijsters) into coming back," [...] "I don't think she has any plans to do it but we'll try."

On her goals for tennis:

"It's been a wildly successful trip for me whatever happens here," [...] "For me it's just about the challenge of trying to get back to the top, of trying to win tournaments and being a force on the tour again."

(source, images via AP Photo)

Daniela Hantuchova at the Sunfeast Open, works sari at press conference

World No. 11 Daniela Hantuchova spoke to the press this week at the Sunfeast Open. The slender Slovak is the No. 2 seed at this event and looks stunning in this sari.

Dani has launched her fall campaign in great fashion, reaching the final of last week's Bali Open but losing to mom-of-the-moment Lindsay Davenport in 3 sets.

Lindsay Davenport wins Bali Open, celebrates with son Jaggar

A mom's moment: After almost a year off from competitive play, Lindsay Davenport surprised everyone, including herself, by winning the Bali Open. The 3-time Grand Slam champ defeated slendar Slovak Daniela Hatuchova in the final 6-4, 3-6, 6-2.


After announcing her return to the tennis tour recently with son Jaggar at her side, the former World No. 1 came full circle and brought her son out again to help her celebrate the win. "I'm a little bit in shock," said Davenport. "It's just overwhelming and exciting. I swear this is probably the first tournament I've played in four years where I didn't have anything wrong with my lower extremities."

(images via AP Photo)

She's back: Lindsay Davenport wins in return to singles competition

Tennis' most famous mom is back. 3-time Grand Slam champion Lindsay Davenport made her official return to singles competition at the Bali Open this week. After a total of 51 weeks away, the former No. 1 posted an impressive 6-2, 6-2 victory over fifth-seeded Eleni Daniilidou.

"It did exceed my expectations," Davenport said. "I know that I can play good tennis, and I know that if I stay healthy and play well, I can do well."

Now that's what we call a comeback (are you listening Britney?)

SIGHTING: Lindsay Davenport doubles up with son Jagger, talks motherhood

3-time Grand Slam champ Lindsay Davenport is returning to tennis action this week, playing doubles at the Pilot Pen. She was accompanied by a special guest during her press conference: Jagger Jonathan Leach. "I can't believe I'm subjecting him to this at such a young age," said Lindsay.


The former World No. 1 also talked about motherhood saying, "It's been a blast. Being a mother is pretty wild," [...] "Anyone who has a child knows that your life changes, your responsibilities change. But I've felt my whole life that I've wanted to be a mother. It's a lot of balancing right now between practicing and spending time with him. But it's going to be really exciting to get back out there again."

(images via Connecticut Post)

ROUND ROBIN: Enrique defends Anna, Maria still giving, Lindsay officially returns

Enrique defends: After talking up his long-time girlfriend, tennis star Anna Kournikova, to Sports Illustrated hottie Enrique Iglesias is playing defense. Amidst the swirling rumors that the Russian beauty is battling an eating disorder, Enrique says, "She's fine. I think because she stopped playing tennis, obviously her muscles are not as big as what they used to be, so immediately I think a lot of people maybe have said that she's lost a lot of weight." The latin superstar goes on to say, "But no, she's cool, she's healthy, she's good. She eats like crazy." Me thinks you doth protest too much, Enrique. (via news1130)

Maria gives more: After bowling for charity and auctioning off her French Open dress online for her Foundation, Maria "Shriek"apova continues to give. At the Acura Classic this week, her first tournament back since her fourth round loss to Venus Williams at Wimbledon, Maria met with the "Children of Chernobyl", a group of children effected by the explosion at Chernobyl 21 years ago. She has taken a role with the United Nations Development Program and has donated $100,000 for the creation of hospitals in Belarus, Ukraine and northern Russia. “On the court, I'm an athlete,” [Maria] said. “I love to win; I love to compete. My career has brought me fame and money, but those closest to my heart are people that are less fortunate. This is a way for me to give back to something I'm very close to.” (via signonsandiego)

She's back: It's official - Lindsay Davenport is back on the WTA Tour. The 3-time Grand Slam and new mom will play singles at the Wismilak International in Bali this September. Check out Tennis Week's recent look back at other working tennis moms. (via Yahoo! Sports)

+ MONDAY NETCORDS: Venus, Serenapova, Lindsay is top 10...J.K. Rowling and more

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- Answer: Rafael Nadal. Question: Who was an inspiration to J.K. Rowling when she was writing the global phenomenon known as Harry Potter?

- Billie Jean King & Venus Williams: a force to be reckoned with

- Lookin' good: Sportscaster Ted Robinson believes new mom Lindsay Davenport still has top-10 skills

- Who is the best female player never to win a grand slam?

- Donald Young Jr. is US tennis' next great hope - no pressure, really

- Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova make the Forbes Celebrity 100 list

+ WEDNESDAY NETCORDS: Lindsay Pt. II, Bjorn, Lleyton rebranded...confessions, and more

- Don't call it a comeback, Part II: 3-time Grand Slam champ Lindsay Davenport has entered the doubles draw at the Pilot Pen, the tournament preceding the US Open.

- The rebranding of Lleyton Hewitt continues with the addition of Coach Roche

- "Confessions of a Tennis Stage Mom"

- Bjorn Borg, the champion and now the brand

- TOP 10 REASONS TO DATE A TENNIS PLAYER:

10. We have good ball control.
9. We can do it with two people or four.
8. We have good hands.
7. We grunt when the action heats up.
6. We know how to make a racket.
5. We can hit it from all angles.
4. We have the endurance to last 3 hours-straight!
3. We are good at giving and receiving.
2. We know just how to aim for the right spot.
1. We always start out with Love.

+ TUESDAY NETCORDS: Lindsay, Kim, Serena gets naked...Dmitry blogs, French kisses, and more

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- Don't call it a comeback: Lindsay Davenport, 3-time Grand Slam champ and new mom, is considering a return to tennis.

- Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and the doubles team of Bob and Mike Bryan have already claimed their spots in the Masters Cup in Shanghai.

- White wedding: Kim Clijsters has released her wedding photos (via women's tennis blog)

- Serena Williams gets naked for Jane (via Off the Baseline)

- WARNING: For the tennis obsessed only...

- Quirky Russian Dmitry Tursonov talks blogging, Babs, and walnuts (bonus: check out his myspace "fan page")

- OFF TOPIC PHOTO ALERT: The French do it better (image via Towleroad.com)