Been away a little while dealing with medical issues, and thinking about something I’ll mention on my LPGA post. Let’s see what’s been going on since last I blogged. Hooray! Another tennis Major! Ah yes, for this lifelong tennis fan, it seems like Christmas comes four times a year (six if you count the men’s … Continue reading »
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Maria Sharapova Defeats Sloane Stephens At 2013 Internazionali BNL d’Italia (Rome), Sets Up Rematch Of Last Year’s Roland Garros Final Vs Sara Errani
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 »
2013 Sony Open: All Access
Except for the Majors, this is probably the best time of the tennis year, with 2 tournaments, Indian Wells and Miami, that many tennis fans consider “mini-Majors.” Here is the all-access hour video produce by the WTA, along with some photos of some of the leading players looking to win the women’s title at the … Continue reading »
Petra Kvitova, Maria Sharapova Advance On Day 3 Of 2013 BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells)
Welcome back to America, Petra Kvitova! I say this especially in relation to Petra because she has had her ups and downs playing in the United States. The biggest problem for her is her asthma flaring up when she comes here, which affects her play. This has led to some inexplicable losses to players nowhere … Continue reading »
Petra Kvitova Wins 2013 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
Petra Kvitova defeated Sara Errani 6-2 1-6 6-1 to claim the title at the 2013 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. It is the 10th WTA singles title for Petra. Her rhythm was thrown off when Sara started to serve and volley more in the 2nd set but once Petra’s shots started to find their way … Continue reading »
Petra Kvitova, Sara Errani Reach 2013 Dubai Final
Former WTA Player of the Year Petra Kvitova used her aggressive play to defeat former world #1 Caroline Wozniacki 6-3 6-4 to reach the final of the 2013 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. It’s good to see Petra get on a roll here (albeit without Vika and Serena in the draw), especially against arguably the … Continue reading »
Petra Kvitova To Face Caroline Wozniacki In Dubai 2013 Semifinals
After the withdrawals of Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka from the 2013 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, I called Agnieszka Radwanska the favorite to win. Well, that lasted less than 48 hours as Petra Kvitova earned her biggest win in recent memory, taking Aga out, 6-2 6-4. I’m not really that surprised. Even though I … 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 »
Petra Kvitova, Caroline Wozniacki Advance On Day 2 Of 2013 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
After the first day of the 2013 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships saw upsets of Sloane Stephens and Laura Robson, ordered was restored by Petra Kvitova and Caroline Wozniacki, who both advanced in straight sets. With Victoria Azarenka withdrawing from the tournament with an injury, it looks like Serena Williams’ tournament to win or lose. … 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 »
