Event: Bank of the West Classic

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Maria Sharapova forced out of Cincinnati event with arm problem

Maria Sharapova has pulled out of next week's Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati in an effort to ensure she is able to participate at the US Open that starts at the end of this month.

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Maria Sharapova victorious in Standford after thigh injury

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Williams back to winning ways

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Serena sails through at West Classic

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Injury blow for Clijsters

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Williams takes Stanford prize

Williams sets up Bartolli final

Serena Williams continued her stroll through the Bank of the West Classic as she beat Germany’s Sabine Lisicki to book her place in the final against third seed Marion Bartoli of France.

Sun, 31 Jul, 2011

Williams back to her best against Sharapova

Serena Williams sent out an ominous message to the women's game as she stormed past Maria Sharapova, booking her place in the semi-finals of the Bank of the West Classic for the loss of just four games.

Sat, 30 Jul, 2011

Sharapova into semi-finals

Second seed Maria Sharapova battled to a 6-2 2-6 6-4 win over Daniela Hantuchova to book her place in the quarter-finals of the Bank of the West Classic - and a possible meeting with Serena Williams.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2011

Safina stunned by first-round exit

Former world number one Dinara Safina suffered a shock first-round loss to Kimiko Date Krumm at the Bank of the West Classic in Stanford, United States.

Tue, 27 Jul, 2010

Bartoli stuns Venus Williams in California

Marion Bartoli defeated Wimbledon finalist Venus Williams 6-2 5-7 6-4 this morning to win the Bank of the West Classic at Stanford.

Mon, 03 Aug, 2009

Williams to meet Bartoli in California final

Second-seeded Venus Williams will meet Italy's Marion Bartoli in the final of the Bank of the West Classic at Stanford University in California.

Sun, 02 Aug, 2009

Williams sisters set for another showdown

The Williams sisters remain on course for another meeting after booking their places in the quarter-finals of the Bank of the West Classic at Stanford.

Fri, 31 Jul, 2009

Venus gets back to winning ways on Tour

Venus Williams made quick work of her first WTA Tour singles match since winning Wimbledon, cruising into the semi-finals at the Bank of the West Classic with a 6-3 6-2 triumph over lucky loser Sania Mirza of India.

Thu, 28 Jul, 2005

Injury blow for Williams

World number one Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Acura Classic in San Diego, California due to a recurring knee injury.

Tue, 29 Jul, 2003

Kournikova ends losing streak

Anna Kournikova advanced to the second round of the Bank of the West Classic with a decisive 6-3 6-2 win over Anna Smashnova.

Wed, 24 Jul, 2002