In the final of Madrid 2012, Maria Sharapova took on a Williams Sister and was left feeling as blue as the clay gracing the court. In the quarterfinals of Rome 2012, Masha took on another Williams Sister but this time was able to defeat Venus in straight sets, 6-4 6-3. It was a necessary win … Continue reading »
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Maria Sharapova Defeats Ana Ivanovic, Reaches Quarterfinals Of Rome 2012
These are the matches I love and hate. I love seeing two of my favorite players, Maria Sharapova and Ana Ivanovic, get matched up in a big tournament. What I hate is when it happens in an earlier round. But that’s the way it happened at Rome 2012 and it was Masha, the highest seed … Continue reading »
Maria Sharapova Ready For 2012 Sony Ericsson Open; WTA Stars Swim With Dolphins
Other than the Majors, and maybe the Tour Championship, this is probably the most exciting time for tennis fans, particularly in the United States. The just concluded BNP Paribas Open and the just starting Sony Ericsson Open are both week and a half long “mini-Majors” that stand apart from other events on the tour calendar. … Continue reading »
Christina McHale Upsets Petra Kvitova In Third Round Of 2012 BNP Paribas Open At Indian Wells; Victoria Azarenka Finds Her Form
When Christina McHale defeated then #1 Caroline Wozniacki in 2011, it was apparent to everybody that this was not just some fluke win over a top player. McHale has game and is not intimidated by the higher ranked players. She took that fearlessness onto the court in the third round of the 2012 BNP Paribas … Continue reading »
Rain Rules On Day 9 Of The 2011 US Open
Mother Nature dominated play on Day 9 of the 2011 US Open, cancelling all matches. The USTA hopes to have play, weather permitting, on Day 10 on Wednesday, but there is talk of more precipitation. Hopefully, there will be tennis on day 10. Until then, let it rain…
Flavia Pennetta Follows Upset Of Maria Sharapova With Upset Of Peng Shuai At 2011 US Open
I have to hand it to Flavia Pennetta. She looked like she couldn’t handle a third set against Peng Shuai. In fact, it looked like she wouldn’t be able to finish the second set. After getting sick on court, Pennetta fought off match points and illness to upset #13 seed Peng Shuai 6-4 7-6 (6). … Continue reading »
Peng Shuai, The Next Chinese Tennis Superstar?
After Li Na’s historic triumph at Roland Garros 2011, which followed an historic run to the final of the 2011 Australian Open final, the eyes of the tennis world turned to China’s new sports superstar. Suddenly, the 29-year old Li was showered with adulation and, more importantly, sponsorships. But the spotlight has perhaps been a … Continue reading »
Flavia Pennetta Upsets Maria Sharapova In Third Round Of 2011 US Open
Maria Sharapova had been living dangerously at the 2011 US Open. She was nearly beaten in the first round by Heather Watson. Despite the lopsided 1 and 1 score in her second round win against Anastasiya Yakimova, what the final score doesn’t show is that she had game points and break points against her in … 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 »
Sabine Lisicki Upsets Li Na In Second Round Of Wimbledon 2011; Ana Ivanovic Moves On
Before Wimbledon, Sabine Lisicki’s most memorable Major moment in 2011 was blowing a match point against Roland Garros 3rd seed Vera Zvonareva, losing the chance to pull the upset and eventually being carried off the court on a stretcher. Sometimes fate hands a player a chance at redemption. Sabine had that chance in the second … Continue reading »
