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Tuesday, November 27, 2012  Venus Williams is returning to the Family Circle Cup near Charleston next spring.

Friday, August 20, 2010  Serena Williams pulled out of the U.S. Open on Friday, saying she still is recovering from surgery to repair cuts on her right foot.

Tuesday, July 20, 2010  Williams cut her right foot on broken glass at a restaurant shortly after winning Wimbledon. The tour said last week she needed surgery and would miss three tournaments leading up to the Open.

Thursday, July 01, 2010  Serena Williams beats Kvitova to reach Wimbledon final for 3rd straight time

Wednesday, June 30, 2010  Williams sisters beaten by Zvonareva and Vesnina in Wimbledon quarterfinals

Friday, June 04, 2010  Venus and Serena Williams won their fourth consecutive major doubles title Friday at the French Open. The sisters earned their 12th Grand Slam title by beating Katarina Srebotnik and Kveta Peschke 6-2, 6-3.

Wednesday, March 31, 2010  Still sidelined by knee injury, Serena Williams has not entered Italian Open

Thursday, January 28, 2010  Andy Murray is only one victory away from doing what no British man has done in more than 70 years — win a Grand Slam singles title.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010  Serena Williams saved some family pride Wednesday at the Australian Open

Tuesday, December 22, 2009  Serena Williams wins AP Female Athlete of Year for 2nd time; easily beats Zenyatta, Clijsters

Friday, November 06, 2009  Ruling expected on Serena Williams' US Open tirade in next 2 weeks

Thursday, November 05, 2009  Without Williams sisters, US faces tough test vs Italy in Fed Cup final

Monday, November 02, 2009  Serena Williams tops $6.5M in prize money in '09, breaking single-season WTA record

Monday, October 05, 2009  Safina, Venus Williams beaten at China Open; Safina could lose top ranking to Serena Williams

Monday, September 14, 2009  Federer lets expletive fly during argument with chair umpire at US Open final