Flavia Pennetta

We featured Flavia Pennetta not too long ago, but given that she just had one of the biggest wins of her career, let's give her the spotlight again.

The Italian knocked off Venus Williams at the French Open in the third round, 7-5, 6-3. Pennetta is ranked No. 30 in the world and has a 16-3 record on clay so far in 2008. She has two tournaments wins this year, both on clay.

Katarina Srebotnik

Slovenia player Katarina Srebotnik began the week at the French Open ranked No. 24 in WTA singles. She might move up a few spots, though, after she beat Serena Williams in the third round, 6-4, 6-4.

Ashley Harkleroad Poses for Playboy

But this isn't one of the photos. We don't get to see them until the August issue of Playboy. Harkleroad talked about her decision following her first-round French Open loss to Serena Williams:

"I thought about it, and it was something that I did," Harkleroad said. "I'm proud of my body. I was representing a female athlete's body."

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"I'll be the first tennis player ever. That's kind of cool," Harkleroad said.

Maria Sharapova No. 1

One of Maria Sharapova's photos for the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, of course.

With the retirement of Justine Henin, Sharapova moves up to No. 1 in the world rankings.

Justine Henin

And another great champion retires. Justine's Web site strikes the appropriate tone:

20 years of passion, ten years on tour, ten years of victories, ten years of emotions and even a few defeats. Thousands upon thousands of supporters, hundreds upon hundreds of chills, and countless tears of joy...

Justine world #1, the great champion, is retiring today as Champion - forever at the top of her art. Your fire, your power, this total commitement to your desire, your breathtaking tennis, and all in the name of your supporters.

Thank you Justine, and may the spirited wind of Champion carry you in all of your new adventures!

Dinara Safina

Back to back wins over Justine Henin and Venus Williams. Nice work, madame Dinara Safina ...

Flavia Pennetta