Serena Williams had to take out big sis Venus to win her ninth grand slam title, and her third U.S. Open! Get it girl!

Displaying the talent and tenacity that allowed her to dominate tennis earlier in the decade, Williams outlasted Jelena Jankovic 6-4, 7-5 Sunday night in a thrill-a-minute match chock full of marvelous strokes and momentum swings to win her third U.S. Open championship and ninth Grand Slam title.

"Every one is so exciting, believe me," Williams said. "This is cool because I'm at No. 9. I'm pushing the doors closer to double digits, which of course I want to get to."

And there was this "added bonus," as Williams termed it: She returns to the top of the rankings.

"I think this title meant more to Serena than any title she's ever won," her father and coach, Richard Williams said. [via SI]

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In the September issue of Men’s Fitness, Serena shows what she can't always show on the court... we already body is to die for, but she can be cute too! “I have large boobs and a sizable ass, so I guess the title comes with the territory. But I just play tennis. I always try to look my best, even though it’s hard to look your best when you’re sweating, grunting, and making faces. I never look my best when playing.” Here are few other snippets from her interview:

On finding guys who can keep up with her fitness level…
“I’m attracted to guys who are really athletic, so it’s never a problem. To be honest, I absolutely hate working out, I hate going to the gym. I do it only ’cause it’s my job, and I think about it like, OK, other people’s jobs are to go to the office nine to five, and my job is to go the gym and look sexy. That’s the only thing that gets me through it.”

Serena Williams on her favorite physical part of her body…
“I love my smile. My smile and my cleavage. [Laughs] I think they go really well together.” [Laughs]

On guys being intimidated to date her because of her athletic status…
“It definitely makes it harder, which is not really cool because I”m like the girl next door. My attitude is so relaxed and so chill, and what you see is what you get. I guess sometimes people get intimidated, not by my being Serena Williams, but just more or less by the things that I’ve accomplished and the things that I might have in my life. I think for any woman who is strong and supports herself, that tends to be a problem.”

On what she looks for in a guy…
“I’m a sucker for gentlemen, I’m old fashioned. I’m a girl who believes that a guy should take the lead. They should open doors, close doors. I also look for someone who has a good relationship with their mom. My mom always said, ‘Look for someone whom you can laugh with, ’cause it means you can have fun with that person.’ ”

On major turnoffs…
“Guys should never grab me. I hate when guys grab girls. I think it’s so rude. I’ve been grabbed numerous times. Don’t touch. I”m not your property. I absolutely hate that.” [Ageed! -Melody]

On what she’d be doing if not playing tennis…
“I love acting and writing, so I would probably either be a struggling actress or a writer.”

Plus, she has Common, that's just unfair! You can snag you copy of the September issue of Men’s Fitness when it hits newsstands August 18th nationwide.

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Hot mama! Serena and her envied rock solid body covers the July issue of Ebony Magazine.

Offering tips on how she stays fit, Serena discusses indulging in scrumptious salads, which include feta cheese, candied walnuts and strawberries. “It’s too hot in the summer to cook, so I love to grill chicken and fish,” she adds. “I also love to grill vegetables and serve them chilled.” When asked about her romantic link to recording artist Common, Serena had this to say, “I think he’s a great guy. He’s obviously a great artist who is timeless and classic. You can’t beat that. But I have to focus on tennis because that’s my goal in life.”

You can pick up your copy Monday.

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So look-a-here, Serena and Common -- who are now rumored to be dating -- were caught in London together looking a bit, shall we say disheveled. Torn stockings at the knees, Common's glossy lips [it's poppin'!] and that eye-contact avoidance all equals some suspect behavior!

...and where is Jackie Long? and Kerry Washington? Hmm... ya'll got some 'splaining to do.

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Venus Williams Celebrates The Launch Her EleVen Clothing Line at Tenjune in NYC. Her new line will be sold exclusively at Steve & Barry's which means everything is under $20.


See more flicks from the event after the jump...

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Target hosted the release party for Common's new album Finding Forever, which is a pretty hot album I might add! So go ahead and cop that! Common looked comfortable and casual and those cheek bones are to die for!

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Serena Williams, among other stars, are helping Jane Magazine end the magazine's run in a big way! Proceeds from the final issue will benefit the Clothes of Our Backs Charity.

On dropping her clothes:

“I’ll take off my shirt in a second - locker room girls don’t have much shame.

Once I was getting ready to go out and my hitting partner, who is my best friend and, like, Greek god - handsome, walked into my hotel room, it wasn’t awkward for me, but he freaked out.

I told him we had to get married.”

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After suffering a cramp in her calf during the quarter-finals match against Daniela Hantuchova, Serena Williams pushed through to claim the victory...The sheer pain in her face was enough to feel it through the television!

"I was going to die trying. I figured my heart wouldn't give out so I had a good chance of making it," said Williams.

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