Maria Sharapova comes into the 2013 Sony Open fresh off a great title run at the 2013 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. The question I had coming into Miami was whether she could duplicate her trophy winning performance with both Victoria Azarenka and Serena Williams in the field. We will know soon enough about … Continue reading »
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Disappointment In The Desert As Victoria Azarenka and Samantha Stosur Withdraw From 2013 BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells)
The women’s draw at the 2013 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells took a big hit when both top-seed and defending champion Victoria Azarenka and Samantha Stosur withdrew citing injuries. An MRI showed inflammation and tendinitis in Vika’s right ankle. Understandably, she will rest rather than try to push it. Of course I wish Vika … Continue reading »
Caroline Wozniacki, Petra Kvitova Advance At Dubai 2013 On Day 3; Serena Williams Withdraws With Lower Back Injury
Some of the luster of the 2013 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships was lost when Victoria Azarenka withdrew citing an injury. On day 3, a little more luster dulled on this tournament when Serena Williams pulled out with a lower back injury. As a result, Marion Bartoli advances. Of course, the tournament still has great … Continue reading »
Victoria Azarenka Saves The Best For Last, Wins 2013 Australian Open
In 2012, Victoria Azarenka started her year winning her first 26 matches, the longest streak on the WTA since Martina Hingis started 37-0 in 1997. Throughout the streak, Vika at times looked unbeatable. No matter what you hit at her, it was coming back…with power. Even great players had to play nearly flawlessly just to … 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 »
Petra Kvitova Survives First Round Of 2013 Australian Open; Injury Scare For Serena Williams
I am always nervous watching Petra Kvitova play. I am a fan and I know she’s capable of brilliant tennis or suffering a head scratching loss. In the opening round of the 2013 Australian Open, my nerves were even more frayed because I knew 2010 Roland Garros winner Francesca Schiavone would not submit easily. And … Continue reading »
Maria Sharapova’s Candy Line, Sugarpova, Turning Into A Sweet Investment; Ready For Australian Open 2013
Maria Sharapova was already the world’s highest paid female athlete, with Forbes estimating that she made $27.1 million during the last year. Get ready to up those numbers. After investing $500,000 in a line of candies, which she decided to call Sugarpova, it looks like the career grand slam champion is a winner again. Buoyed … Continue reading »
Victoria Azarenka Pulls Out Of 2013 Brisbane International With Toe Injury; Showdown With Serena Off
Maybe the folks who make the tennis schedule need to rethink the length of the season. Once again, a big player succumbs to injury and has to pull out of a tournament. In this case, Victoria Azarenka was forced to withdraw from the 2013 Brisbane International with an injury to her right toe. This follows … Continue reading »
Maria Sharapova Pulls Out Of 2013 Brisbane International With Collarbone Injury; Petra Kvitova, Sara Errani Upset
It was a disappointing day at the 2013 Brisbane International as big names fell or withdrew. The biggest was world #2 Maria Sharapova, who was forced to withdraw with a collarbone injury. This is the same injury that caused her to pull out of a recently scheduled exhibition in South Korea. With Masha, it’s always … Continue reading »
Maria Sharapova Defeats Angelique Kerber In Rome 2012 Semifinals, Will Face Li Na In Final
It’s been a great 2012 so far for Angelique Kerber. When the rankings are published on Monday, she will be in the top 10 for the first time. Her great ascent, similar to what her German countrywoman Andrea Petkovic did last year, has been built on victories over players like Li Na, Marion Bartoli, Jelena … Continue reading »
