SERENA WILLIAMS WINS 3RD U.S. OPEN TITLE
Monday, September 8, 2008

Serena Williams pictured with her trophy after winning her finals match to Jelena Jankovic of Serbia at the US Open tennis tournament on Sunday in New York City. This is Serena’s 3rd US Open Title and ninth Grand Slam title. CONGRATS!!

Serena right after she won…

Serena with her father Richard and another family member…

Serena & Jelena Jankovic of Serbia
( Photos: GETTY IMAGES )








52 Comments
1.
Pretty as a Pistol
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
First!! lls
CONGRATZ SERENA!!!
2.
Tal
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
Congrats Serena, you are an inspiration.
3.
I See Through All The Glitz and Glam
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
Go serena!
4.
TWJH
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
GO SERENA!!! So proud of her! Didn’t see Common tho…lol
I loved her on the Black List on HBO!
5.
Big M
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
This match was amazing. Serena’s response after hitting match point summed it all up. Common was in the house, looking yummy.
Her opponent on the other hand, she is talented - but she spent too much time looking at the replay screen, smiling at her winners,and being overly concerned with seeing the celebs that were in attendance.
Best women’s final in YEARS!
6.
d
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
jelena looks a little sour lol
7.
Roxi2States (NYAL)
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
Go Serena! Congrats girl! Still at the top of the game. They didnt give her a lot of props this time as a 4th seed, but she shut ‘em down as usual!
8.
Sexycdg
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
Congrats Serena!!!
What was up with Jelena runnng her mouth so much..trying to shine in Serena’s light….
9.
Tealeaf
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
Iam happy for Serena, but I wish her crazy daddy stayed HOME
10.
msblknasty1
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
serena put a hurting on dat bytch… she was so upset she said y am i here and how much am i getting paid … she was tryna steal serena’s thunder but rena showed her who the BOSS was best match i ever seen GO SERENA lol
11.
LUP
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
lol #6 and #9 - my sentiments exactly!
Well done Serena, keep on representing girl..
Congratulations
12.
Dame(OBAMA 08)
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
yay she was jumping up and down go Serena
13.
The Truth Hurts
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
Congratulations to Serena!! Keep doing your thing. I did notice Jelena trying to steal the spotlight when they announced Serena was getting 1.5 million dollars, she asked what do I get?…how inappropriate.Needless to say, she didn’t take any shine from Selena who gracefully continued to celebrate.
14.
Mr. FAMU
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
Serena Williams is the best tennis player of her generation. No other female tennis player can match her when it comes to game variety and CONFIDENCE. Serena Williams walks into every tournament with a mindset like I AM THE GREATEST and it shows. I commend her for proving the naysayers wrong AGAIN that anything is possible. When you have unlimited natural ability and dedication to your sport!
“DID YOU REALIZE THAT YOU ARE A CHAMPION?”
15.
uptowngirl
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
Serena - make it do what it do girl!! Keep kill ‘em with it!!. She beat the smile off Jankovic face. LOL
I bet her and Common celebrated lovely afterwards.
16.
Mel
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
Serena was amazing!!! I think this was her best match ever! She earned every bit of that $1.5
Go Serena number 1!
17.
warior
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
I started to look at the match during the second set. I was tight because serena seems like she was loosing but she came back. It was sweeeet!!!
ps. her body is ripped……!!!
18.
Truth Be Told
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
Congratulations Serena!!!
Saw the whole game yesterday, pretty intense in the middle but I had faith that Serena would win
Wonder who will be the next Venus and Serena….Oh and they showed Common! I thought that was so Sweet of him supporting his baby!
They make a very attractive couple!
Congrats once again Serena!
19.
suga ma
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
Serena did her damn thing… I am so happy for her. That other girl was so tacky, she kept asking “how much did I get”. Did anybody see that look Serena gave her when she said that??? Priceless….: )
To # 4 Common was there he was not sitting with the family, he was sitting at the top in one of those private sections
20.
KIM
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
Congrats.. Glad she won..
21.
MsEmaun
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
I watched the match, and I must admit I was nervous for a minute, that other chick was a helluva competitor and made Serena work hard for that million dollars!!! I kept flipping back and forth between this and the VMA’s*yawn* …..
It was so funny at the end when they were presenting Serena with her million dolla check..ol girl butted in and said “Hey how much did I win, and the announcer just looked at her like she was crazee….LMAO!!!!
22.
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Monday, September 8, 2008 /
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23.
JAZZO
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
Did anyone hear at the end when the journalist was telling Serena how much she one and the Jelena J. looks over and says: ” Well how much did I win?” I thought was funny1
24.
STLCHICK
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
Go head Serena girl! Where was Common @? He didn’t wanna b in any pics? That chick from Serbia looks hella weird! Like she got hit hella hard in the face w/ like a basketball or something.
25.
mildredJ
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
My Lawd, she is something special. Both girls are dynamite but Serena has that UNK!!!!!!! Daddy Williams =Genius
26.
the_one
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
AWE I WATCHED EVERY MOMENT OF IT. BUMP THE VMAs, TENNIS WAS WHERE IT WAS AT LAST NIGHT. THAT IS MY GIRL. CONGRATS SERENA, THERE IS NOTHING BETTER THEN A CHAMPION WHO REALLY ENJOYS THE GAME!!!
27.
linsay
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
He is my favorite. Just saw his personals ID on millionaires personals site “”"C e l e b C u p i d.c o m”"”"”" yesterday. I am wondering what kind of relationship he is looking for on ~that site.☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆☆
28.
WPC2589
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
NOW she is NUMBER 1 IN THE WORLD AGAIN!!!!
29.
the_one
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
No wait for those who watched the closing ceremony did you hear Jacovic say “can I leave now” OMG, she was so unprofessional, someone should have her watch the award presentations before she gets up there and acts a fool again. And her shout outs to her drivers and then asking repeatedly as Serena received her prize money “how much is my check” even after the MC tried to shut her down, asking her “don’t you follow these things”. Now you know if that was Venus or Serena it would be all over mainstream media. Hmm, I am just saying no class.
30.
LaMarr
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
Serena Williams back at the TOP of Women’s Tennis where she belongs! Congrats on a Great US OPEN! Keeping on winning an take the end of year championships!
Loved the jumps at the end. Did anyone else think the racquet could have hit her in the head???????
31.
Nothing But Love
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
YAY SERENA!!!!!!!
She really did the damn thing, that was the best match i’ve seen her play in a long time the way she was hitting those balls back to Jelena..she was really letting ole girl have it!! lol im so glad shes back at #1 where she belongs!!!
Go Serena….#1 baby!!!
32.
NO ID
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
I thought Jelena Jankovic was hilarious actually. Hey she gave Serena some competition so I give her her props for that. Still Serena is the reigning queen, taking back that number one spot. I have met both Williams sisters and truthfully both were equally unfriendly..but I still root for them as a tennis fan…..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Their accomplishments are amazing. I loved Serena celebrating with her dad…a great moment.
33.
Bliss
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
Congratulations Serena!!! You are so talented. Yes, you and common make a very nice couple. Glad to see the two of you together, hope this is always and forever, he seems to be a very grounded young man. Who was the hoodrat with your father? I could see the disgust all over your face when she hugged you.
34.
Vee1
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
I’m salty I missed that match. I’m not a Jankovic fan.
I am tripping that this Andy Murray guy beat Raphael Nadal though. I wonder how he will hold up to Roger Federer.
I always got love for Serena…I’m glad her and Venus are getting back to what they do best.
35.
G's UP
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
Is it me or does the othe chick look like an alien…..seriously.
36.
Ara
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
Serena Williams go head girl, way to represent!!! 2008 US Open Champion!!!
37.
Kellz
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
Congrats to Serena! Like many, she’s the main reason I made an effort in tennis (in HS) and joined my varsity team.
38.
antertain
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
I’m from London and watched this match from 2am til the end.
Great match from both players but the end shot Serena did was amazing..
BACK AT THE TOP With No.1 Ranking & U.S Open Champ
She looks in great shape and can tell she’s worked extra hard this year with Venus….
Congrats Serena You’ll Always Be Great!!!!!
39.
LALA
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
Congrats Serena……..it was a very well played Match. Jankovic (aka RADIO FACE) need to learn a bit of HUMILITY……when losing…..she was a bit too much during the trophy presentation……!! She has to learn how to lose…before she wins anything…..!!
40.
blackenese
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
I agree with you# 24 bout that chick looking funny. its more like her face been hit with to MANY TENNIS RACKETS. its very flat and long.
CONGRATS SERENA, YOU THE MAN OOPS, YOU THE SHIT!!!
41.
Sade
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
I damn near cried when I saw Serena jump for joy. That girl is truly one of the greatest ever, a freaking icon. I didnt watch the VMA’s either really. I had to watch this match. Serena belongs right where she deserves to be and that is no.#1, in the world.
Jankovic was pretty good but I know she did not really think she was going to beat Serena. That’s funny. But she annoyed me at the ceremonies. Unprofessional and also she sounded like the people on the hip hop radiostation, giving shoutouts that lasts for 5 minutes to long. The announcer looked highly annoyed.
42.
Black Man
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
I’m so proud of Serena for everything she represents for Black people and colored people, congratulation for this victory !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
43.
BlacK Man
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
I’m proud of you SERENA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
44.
Luvbug
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
That sistah is bad to the bone………………..gone wit ur badself gurl….Congrats Serena and Venus, keep making us proud. Still working on getting that shape gf, so the fellas can be talking bout me….lol. 4real tho, men luv themselves some Serena and Venus, they represent what black beauty is all about. One thang tho……..what’s up wit white gurl face? head shaped like one of those square shooter suckers.
45.
msballer1505
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
How did I forget this came on?…stupid VMA’s. ahhhh. Hahah the look on ol’ girls face was priceless. lol. It would have been Venus and Serena in the final. HATERS don’t want that tho’.
~1505
46.
CJ
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
Congratulations Serena!!!!
47.
Kena-smilez all day
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
FREAKIN UNSTOPABLE….. when will these women get it threw their heads, granted they might be sleepy first half or maybe first game, but let u get up even .5, shoot they are whoopin ASS….. VIA HIGH FIVE
48.
fashion crisis
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
ahaha…jalena looks mad as hell
go serena!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
49.
cookie
Monday, September 8, 2008 /
you go girl!
50.
CrayonGirl
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 /
Most-Love to Serena and Congrats!!!
51.
Softest Place On Earth
Tuesday, September 9, 2008 /
This match was so intense. I had to watch from start to finish. My brother was like the VMAs on I was like whatever. And yes Common looked so handsome.
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