[anton]

Wednesday September 11, 03:36 PM

Serena Williams to head strong Leipzig field


BERLIN - World number one Serena Williams will be the main attraction of the Leipzig women's tennis tournament starting on September 23, organisers have said.


Serena, who beat sister Venus in the U.S. Open final on Saturday, is lined up to play both singles and doubles on her first appearance in the eastern German city.


Her doubles partner will be fellow American Alexandra Stevenson, who reached the semi-finals at Wimbledon in 1999.


Three other top 10 players, Yugoslavia's Jelena Dokic and Belgians Justine Henin and Kim Clijsters, are in the singles draw for the $585,000 event.

 

[Steve1]

Hope they win the tourney!

Alex will get alot out of it...she needs to see how serena plays the points and harnesses her power

 

[Jarrett]

Hmm.. well. At least Venus isn't playing in the same tournament. Then I would call it foul.

 

[tennischick]

this is good news for both Serena and Alex. i want to see Serena playing doubles with other people. and Alex could use the experience. i hope we get to see them in action!