Ragged 3 months ago under: Venus And Serena Williams, Tomas Berdych, Rafael Nadal, Athens Games, AustralianLleyton Hewitt, El Salvador, Nicole Vaidisova, Czech Republic, Roger Federer
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They won in singles and doubles Tuesday, and the toughest match was the onethey played together. Venus and Serena rallied in first-round doubles to beatIveta Benesova and Nicole Vaidisova of the Czech Republic 4-6, 7-5, 6-1.
Earlier, the Williamses won second-round singles matches. Serena beatSamantha Stosur of Australia 6-2, 6-0, and Venus swept Benesova 6-1, 6-4.
The sisters could meet in Saturday's singles final.
"That would be fantastic," Venus said. "Obviously, it's a long ways away,but the third round makes it closer. I'm really excited for both of us to beplaying really well for the U.S."
In men's singles, No. 1-seeded Roger Federer earned an Olympic rematchWednesday against Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic. Federer wept after losingto Berdych in the second round at the Athens Games four years ago.
"He has got a great game," Federer said. "Obviously I'm aware of thedanger."
This time they'll meet in the third round. Federer advanced by beatingRafael Arevalo of El Salvador 6-2, 6-4. Berdych, seeded 17th, defeated AndreasSeppi of Italy 6-3, 7-6 (4).
No. 2 Rafael Nadal sustained his summer surge by defeating AustralianLleyton Hewitt 6-1, 6-2...." yahoo.com
Venus already has a gold medal, and seeing the look on Serena's face when Venus beat her at Wimbeldon, I think Serena will win the gold, if it's an all Williams gold medal final.
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.. showdown between Venus and Serena??? i hope. i love watching the sisters whip each other's azz....