Well, this the kind of match Ana Ivanovic needs to start winning to break away from hovering just outside of the top 10 to being back in the top 10. Granted, her fourth round opponent at the 2013 Sony Open, Sara Errani, has played her best tennis over the last year and a half. Still, … Continue reading »
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Maria Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic Advance In Third Round Of 2013 Sony Open
Things looked a little dicey for Maria Sharapova in the first set of her match with countrywoman Elena Vesnina in the third round of the 2013 Sony Open. Masha was sloppy while Vesnina had opportunities to seize the match. Unfortunately for Elena, once she didn’t capitalize on her opportunities, Masha reclaimed control, won the first … Continue reading »
Samantha Stosur Stumbles Out Of 2013 Australian Open; Ana Ivanovic Barely Stays In
Pity having the weight of an entire country’s expectations on your shoulders. I really pull a lot for Samantha Stosur. She is a terrific player when she’s on, and seems like a nice person. But under the glare of playing in her homeland of Australia, she has woefully under-performed. She has played three tournaments in … Continue reading »
Merry Christmas…The Tennis and LPGA Seasons Are Closer Than You Think!
Merry Christmas to all! May health, happiness, peace and prosperity shine ever upon you! And as this is my tennis and LPGA blog, let’s not forget the seasons will be upon us sooner than you think. The WTA season is only a few days away, starting December 30th in Shenzhen, China and Brisbane, Australia. And … Continue reading »
Maria Sharapova Advances, Ana Ivanovic Upset At 2012 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix
World #2 Maria Sharapova opened up her clay court season with a win over the hobbled Alize Cornet at the 2012 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix. After Masha won the first set 6-3 and led 1-0 in the second, Alize retired with an injury to her right shoulder. Unfortunately, it was a day for injury withdrawals, … Continue reading »
Sloane Stephens, Vania King Keep Americans Winning At 2011 US Open But Big Challenges Await In Next Round
It seems American tennis might have been counted out prematurely. Continuing a string of big wins by young Americans, 18-year old Sloane Stephens upset #23 seed Shahar Peer 6-1 7-6 (4), using a big serve and playing points with the patience and poise of a veteran, even when Peer turned up the pressure in the … Continue reading »
Caroline Wozniacki, Andrea Petkovic Roll In First Round Of 2011 US Open
World #1 Caroline Wozniacki started her latest quest for her first Major title with an easy 6-3 6-1 win over Nuria Llagostera Vives. The 5’9 1/2″ Wozniacki looked like she was playing with her kid sister in the 5’1″ (to be kind) NLV. And Caroline dominated Nuria like she was a big sister. Most importantly, … Continue reading »
Samantha Stosur, Jelena Jankovic Roll In First Round Of Roland Garros 2011
2010 Roland Garros runner-up Samantha Stosur of Australia started her 2011 campaign in impressive fashion, defeating Iveta Benesova of the Czech Republic 6-2 6-3. Looking to win her first Major singles title, Stosur was broken by Benesova in the first game of the match, but it was all Stosur after that. Samantha fired 7 aces … Continue reading »
WTA Xperia Hotshots Trailer
Xperia Hotshot Alize Cornet Trailer for the web-based Xperia Hotshots featuring WTA stars. Maria Sharapova introduces the Hotshots. I would prefer that Maria was actually one of the Hotshots and in the show.
WTA Players In Xperia Hotshots Reality Program
I’m looking forward to watching the behind the scenes videos of life on tour.
