This year, while I will choose to follow one event during the week, I will be doing a combined WTA wrap-up on the weekends. It’s just less time consuming than trying to post for three WTA events, the LPGA and the JLPGA every week. So without further ado, congratulations to Serena Williams for winning the … Continue reading »
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Maria Sharapova 2011 Auckland Highlights
The ASB Classic in Auckland did not go as well as I’d hoped for Maria Sharapova, but I’m convinced that she still has great tennis in her. I’m just not sure she’s 100% yet, although she showed some signs of success last year. Here’s hoping the true Maria will make a return and challenge as … Continue reading »
Maria Sharapova Australian Open Practice Sessions; ASB Classic Match
It’s hard to say where Maria Sharapova is with her Australian Open preparation. Getting upset at ASB by Greta Arn seemed like an alarm, but then Greta went on to win the tournament and upset three other seeds so it might have just been Greta’s week. On the other hand, Maria was pushed in her … Continue reading »
Greta Arn Completes Magical Upset Run By Winning 2011 ASB Classic
0 and 15. 15 matches against Top 20 players. 15 losses. That was the less than stellar record Hungarian star Greta Arn brought into the 2011 ASB Classic. One week later, she takes home a different distinction on her professional resume, 2011 ASB Classic Champion. The 31-year old only made it into the tournament after … Continue reading »
Yanina Wickmayer Shines As ASB Classic Semifinals Set
The ASB Classic might have lost its top draw in Maria Sharapova falling to Greta Arn, but it still has its defending champion, Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium. The 2010 winner advanced to the semifinal with a 6-0 6-2 dismantling of Simona Halep. But now the road might get a bit harder as Yanina faces China’s … Continue reading »
Maria Sharapova Brings In The Fans At ASB Classic
It’s really too bad Maria Sharapova was upset in the third round of the ASB Classic. She is such a fan favorite. I was amazed at how packed the stands were in her first round match against Alberta Brianti. A first round match at this size tournament doesn’t usually pack the stands on a Monday, … Continue reading »
Maria Sharapova Upset At ASB Classic By Greta Arn
From the opening round of the ASB Classic, where lucky loser Alberta Brianti of Italy pushed her harder than the 6-2 6-3 through to the second round where Czech Renata Vorocova gave her two tight sets, Maria Sharapova has been less than stellar in her opening tournament of the season. Although winning both two opening … Continue reading »
Top Two Seeds Maria Sharapova and Yanina Wickmayer Advance To Quarterfinals At 2011 ASB Classic; Peng Shuai Shocks Third Seed Svetlana Kuznetsova
Top seeded superstar Maria Sharapova of Russia needed a pep-talk from her coach to overcome the tough Renata Voracova of the Czech Republic 6-3 7-5. The former world #1 was justly hard on herself and knows she must raise the level of her game if she wants to capture the championship in New Zealand. It … Continue reading »
Maria Sharapova Serves McOnie At ASB Press Conference
A little witty banter from the Russian superstar Maria Sharapova at the ASB Classic in New Zealand.
Defending Champion Yanina Wickmayer Defeats Former World Number One Dinara Safina In Three Sets To Advance At ASB Classic
Former #1-ranked Dinara Safina of Russia pushed ASB Classic defending champion Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium to three sets in the first round, but the Belgian held firm to down her strong opponent 6-3 6-7(2) 6-1. “We both played some amazing points,” reflected Wickmayer. “At the end of the second set, we were both playing our best … Continue reading »
