Maria Sharapova defeated Sloane Stephens 6-2 6-2 to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2013 Internazionali BNL d’Italia (Rome). Masha’s win sets up a clay court rematch of last year’s Roland Garros final between her and Sara Errani. Sharapova won their match in Paris to complete her career Grand Slam. I do think Sara has … Continue reading »
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Li Na, Maria Sharapova Advance In 2nd Round Of 2013 Internazionali BNL d’Italia (Rome)
Last time we saw Li Na she was on the wrong side of an upset at the hands of Madison Keys in Madrid. The 2011 Roland Garros champion was back to her winning ways in the 2nd round of the 2013 Internazionali BNL d’Italia (Rome). Li Na took out countrywoman Zheng Jie 6-3 6-1 to … Continue reading »
Hiromi Mogi Wins 2013 World Ladies Championship Salonpas Cup
Lately it seems the world of women’s golf has been taken over by Generation Next. From Lydia Ko to Lexi Thompson to Ariya Jutanugarn to Hyo-Joo Kim, the word phenom is getting so ubiquitously applied to young player after young player that it’s starting to lose its distinction. Even players who have multiple years and … Continue reading »
Laura Robson Upsets Agnieszka Radwanska On Day 3 Of 2013 Mutua Madrid Open; Maria Sharapova Advances (and a belated congratulations to Madison Keys)
Laura Robson built on her first round win at the 2013 Mutua Madrid Open with a huge 2nd round upset of 4th seeded Agnieszka Radwanska, 6-3 6-1. Not only does this mark the first top 5 victory of Laura’s young career, but she did so by showing the amazing potential that has some tennis fans, … Continue reading »
Ariya Jutanugarn Maintains Lead After 2nd Round Of 2013 Kingsmill Championship
I am going to say something that some golf fans might think absurd. I was more impressed by Ariya Jutanugarn’s 2nd round at the 2013 Kingsmill Championship than the first round. I know, I know. How can that be?! She went 7 under in the 1st round and only even par the 2nd. I am … Continue reading »
Inbee Park Wins 2013 North Texas LPGA Shootout
Queen Bee rules again! Inbee Park lived up to her #1 ranking, winning the inaugural North Texas LPGA Shootout. It is her 3rd win of the year, a year that includes a Major win…and has tons of tournaments left to still play. I don’t know if she can keep this up, but if she can … Continue reading »
Maria Sharapova Wins 2013 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix (Stuttgart)
Earlier this week, Maria Sharapova was named Porsche Global Ambassador. As if scripted by Hollywood, Masha’s tournament run in Stuttgart came to fruition with a successful defense of her Porsche Grand Prix Tennis title. She had been pushed to 3 sets in her previous 3 matches, but it was all Sharapova in the final. The … Continue reading »
Carlota Ciganda Leads 2013 North Texas LPGA Shootout After 3rd Round
As I mentioned in my WTA post today, I took a little blogging break recently…gotta make sure I don’t burn out like last year…but it’s an intriguing post that brings me back to regular coverage. Carlota Ciganda might not be as well know to fans stateside, but this young lady is a winner. No, she … Continue reading »
Maria Sharapova, Li Na Advance To 2013 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix Final (Stuttgart) Final
Took a little blogging break recently, so it’s a joy for me to return to regular postings again by covering a WTA final with 2 of my 4 favorite active players, Maria Sharapova and Li Na (the others being Ana Ivanovic and Jelena Jankovic), reaching the final of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, … Continue reading »
Ana Ivanovic Falls In Fourth Round Of 2013 Sony Open; Maria Sharapova, Li Na Move On
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 »
