Let me get this out of the way early. Laura Robson defeating Venus Williams at the 2013 Internazionali BNL d’Italia (Rome) is not an upset; not in May 2013. In 2010, maybe…but now, Laura Robson is a young gun on the rise while Venus, a Hall of Fame player for so long, is a shadow … Continue reading »
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Maria Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic Advance In Third Round Of 2013 Sony Open
Things looked a little dicey for Maria Sharapova in the first set of her match with countrywoman Elena Vesnina in the third round of the 2013 Sony Open. Masha was sloppy while Vesnina had opportunities to seize the match. Unfortunately for Elena, once she didn’t capitalize on her opportunities, Masha reclaimed control, won the first … Continue reading »
Maria Sharapova Advances On Day 5 Of 2013 Sony Open; Victoria Azarenka Withdraws
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 »
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 »
Ana Ivanovic Wins In First Round Of 2013 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships; Sloane Stephens, Laura Robson Upset
Ana Ivanovic opened her 2013 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with a 6-3 7-6 (5) victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Ana was cruising up 6-3 4-0 when the wheels almost came off. Pavlyuchenkova battled from 0-4 down in the 2nd set to force a tiebreak. As a longtime Ivanovic fan, I have unfortunately seen her steal … Continue reading »
Samantha Stosur Stumbles Out Of 2013 Australian Open; Ana Ivanovic Barely Stays In
Pity having the weight of an entire country’s expectations on your shoulders. I really pull a lot for Samantha Stosur. She is a terrific player when she’s on, and seems like a nice person. But under the glare of playing in her homeland of Australia, she has woefully under-performed. She has played three tournaments in … Continue reading »
Maria Sharapova, Venus Williams Roll In First Round Matches At 2013 Australian Open
Well, that was quick. I can’t imagine what it is like to be a player like Olga Puchkova. You’re excited to play in the first Major of 2013, the Australian Open, and do so on Rod Laver Arena. Unfortunately, you get former Australian Open champion, career Grand Slam winner and no doubt about it future … Continue reading »
Caroline Wozniacki Ousted In First Round Of 2012 US Open As Most Of The Top Women Seeds Advance Easily
Top seeds Agnieszka Radwanska, Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber all took the court in first round action on Tuesday at the 2012 US Open. None of them was challenged even slightly. All three lost only 2 games apiece en route to easy blowout victories. Unfortunately for Caroline Wozniacki fans like myself the former world #1 … Continue reading »
Coco Vandeweghe Reaches First WTA Final At 2012 Bank Of The West Classic, Will Face Serena Williams
In one of the forums I post comments, I recently said that I was worried about the future of American women’s tennis after Serena Williams retires. There are good young players like Christina McHale and Sloane Stephens. There are future hopefuls like Madison Keys. But they need to take that next step and start collecting … Continue reading »
Caroline Wozniacki, Samantha Stosur, Li Na Upset On Third Day Of Wimbledon 2012; Kim Clijsters Moves Through
The Major championship woes continue for former world #1 Caroline Wozniacki as she was upset in the first round of Wimbledon 2012 by Tamira Paszek, 5-7 7-6 (4) 6-4. To make matters worse, Caroline had 2 match points in the second set that she failed to convert. If you follow tennis, this wasn’t just an … Continue reading »
