2011 Roland Garros winner Li Na advanced in the 3rd round of the 2013 Sony Open in Miami. Playing her first tournament since the 2013 Australian Open, the Chinese star was never truly threatened in defeating Varvara Lepchenko, 6-2 6-4. Although seemingly a routine win, this day at the “mini-Major” saw many big names exit, … Continue reading »
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Maria Sharapova Dominates Caroline Wozniacki To Win 2013 BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells)
From the first game of the first set of the 2013 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, Maria Sharapova showed she meant business. She was focused. She was lethal. She was unstoppable. Moving back to world #2, easing past Victoria Azarenka, Masha broke Wozniacki at love to start the match and didn’t look back. Despite … Continue reading »
Redfoo of LMFAO To Try To Qualify For Tennis’ 2013 US Open
Stefan Gordy, better known as Redfoo of the music group LMFAO, will try to qualify for the 2013 US Open, one of tennis’ four Majors. His quest will begin at the USTA Northern California Sectional Qualifier in June. He will attempt to earn his way into both the singles and mixed doubles. But don’t worry … Continue reading »
Li Na, Victoria Azarenka Win Semifinal Matches At 2013 Australian Open
That was impressive. I knew Li Na could beat Maria Sharapova. We all did. But given how Masha was absolutely crushing her opposition, setting records for fewest games lost as the rounds progressed, it appeared that Li Na would need no less than her best tennis to overcome Sharapova in a contest between the two … Continue reading »
Sloane Stephens Shocks Serena Williams, Advances To 2013 Australian Open Semifinals
Fearless. That is my description of Sloane Stephens in her win over Serena Williams in the 2013 Australian Open final. Add in mature and tennis smart as well. This might be the birth of a new star in the tennis firmament. Yes, Serena was hobbled, but A) no excuses and B) by midway through the … Continue reading »
Li Na Hands Agnieszka Radwanska First Loss Of The Year At 2013 Australian Open, Will Face Maria Sharapova In The Semifinals
Although some of the details of the action on this side of the draw didn’t go as I hoped, in the end this is the semifinal I wanted to see on the bottom half of the women’s singles draw at the 2013 Australian Open. After winning her first two tournaments of the year and moving … Continue reading »
Sloane Stephens Wins 4th Round Match At 2013 Australian Open, But Is She Ready For The Challenge Of Facing Serena Williams
Sloane Stephens gutted out a tough 3 setter against Bojana Jovanovski, 6-1 3-6 7-5, to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2013 Australian Open. That’s the good news. The bad news is that waiting for her will be Serena Williams. The young Stephens took on Serena in Brisbane, losing in straight sets, but playing well. … Continue reading »
Novak Djokovic Taken To The Edge In 4th Round Of 2013 Australian Open; Maria Sharapova Continues To Dominate
2-time defending champion, and 3 time champion overall, Novak Djokovic played one of the most epic Major finals in history at the 2012 Australian Open, outlasting Rafael Nadal in a 5-set, 5 hour and 53 minute marathon. Nobody thought his 4th round opponent at the 2013 Australian Open, Stanislas Wawrinka, would evoke memories of that … Continue reading »
Caroline Wozniacki Looking Good Through 3rd Round Of 2013 Australian Open; Sloane Stephens Wins Battle of Rising Stars With Laura Robson
I admit that a week ago I was really worried about Caroline Wozniacki. That her results the last year and a half were not up to the standard she once set was obvious. But then she opened 2013 by being dismissed in the first round of Brisbane and in her second match at Sydney. I … Continue reading »
Maria Sharapova Ousts Venus Williams At 2013 Australian Open; Ana Ivanovic Advances
The hotly anticipated 2013 Australian Open 3rd round showdown between Maria Sharapova and Venus Williams turned quickly into a one-sided affair as Masha raced out to a 4-0 first set lead, cruising to a 6-1 6-3 victory. Is Venus a shadow of her old self? Yes. But don’t forget how good she looked the first … Continue reading »
