U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 4, 2009.

Vera Zvonareva (L) of Russia greets compatriot Elena Vesnina after winning the match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 4, 2009.



Daniela Hantuchova of Slovakia serves to Vania King of the U.S. at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 4, 2009.



Venus Williams of the U.S. waits on the return from Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia with her left knee wrapped during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 4, 2009.



Venus Williams of the US serves to Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 4, 2009.



US actress Sienna Miller (L) and an unidentified person (R) watch Venus Williams of the United States and Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 4, 2009. Venus Williams of the US serves to Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 4, 2009.



Serena Williams (R) of the U.S. greets Maria Jose Martinez Sanchez of Spain after winning the match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 4, 2009.



Venus Williams of the U.S. pumps her fist after match point against Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 4, 2009.



Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return to Nicolas Kiefer of Germany during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 4, 2009.






Rafael Nadal of Spain hits a return to Nicolas Kiefer of Germany during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 4, 2009.



Rafael Nadal of Spain serves to Nicolas Kiefer of Germany during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 4, 2009



Nicolas Kiefer of Germany reacts to a point against Rafael Nadal of Spain during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 4, 2009.



Nicolas Kiefer of Germany returns the ball to number 3 seeded Rafael Nadal of Spain September 4, 2009 at the US Open Tennis tournament in New York.



Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates a point against Nicolas Kiefer of Germany during their match at the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, September 4, 2009.


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