Oh my goodness! The ladies of the LPGA are torching the course at the 2013 Mobile Bay LPGA Classic. In the 2nd round, Sydnee Michaels christened a new course record of 62. That lasted 24 hours as Anna Nordqvist, at times looking like she would threaten countrywoman Annika Sorenstam’s LPGA record 59, threw down a … Continue reading »
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Jessica Korda Leads 2013 Mobile Bay LPGA Classic After Round 2; Sydnee Michaels Shoots 62
Jessica Korda shot a clean 7 birdie 7-under 2nd round at the 2013 Mobile Bay LPGA Classic to hold the 36 hole lead at 13-under overall. Generally speaking, a 7-under round would be exceptional, and it is. However, on this day it was raining birdies on the Crossings Course. If Jessica looks over her shoulder, … Continue reading »
Lexi Thompson, Eun-Hee Ji Lead Mobile Bay LPGA Classic After Round 1
I don’t want to say too much too early in this tournament. In fact, I often refrain from posting about the LPGA until the weekend. So much can happen over four rounds that drawing conclusions from round 1 can be foolish. Still, one thing is crystal clear. Lexi Thompson loves Alabama. In fact, even before … Continue reading »
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 »
WTA Rankings 5.14.2013: Serena Wins Madrid, Maintains #1 Ranking
Sorry, I didn’t get to do it yesterday, but better late than never. Just wanted to congratulate Serena Williams on her win at the 2013 Mutua Madrid Open. She extended her dominance of Maria Sharapova. More and more, it looks like Victoria Azarenka is the one player who can challenge Serena. But for now, Serena … Continue reading »
Maria Sharapova Defeats Ana Ivanovic In 2013 Mutua Madrid Open Semifinals, #1 Ranking On The Line In Final Against Serena Williams
Well, here we go again. This is the 2013 Mutua Madrid Open final a lot of people (including me) wanted to see: Maria Sharapova vs Serena Williams with the world #1 ranking on the line. If Serena wins, she maintains #1 . If Masha wins, she reclaims the top spot. The last time Masha faced … Continue reading »
Maria Sharapova Moves Into Quarterfinals At 2013 Mutua Madrid Open; Ekaterina Makarova Upsets Marion Bartoli
Maria Sharapova moved into the quarterfinals of the 2013 Mutua Madrid Open with a 6-2 7-5 victory over Sabine Lisicki. Although she started well, Masha had to come back from a break down in the second set as well as double set point against her serve. But come back she did. Sharapova could be #1 … Continue reading »
Ekaterina Makarova Upsets Victoria Azarenka On Day 5 Of 2013 Mutua Madrid Open; Ana Ivanovic Outlasts Laura Robson
Ekaterina Makarova showed guts and grit on day 5 of the 2013 Mutua Madrid Open, rallying from a lopsided 1st set against her and 1-3 down in the final set to upset world #3 Victoria Azarenka, 1-6 6-2 6-3. Vika came into the match at 18-0 for the year (not counting walkovers) but had not … 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 »
Laura Robson Advances In First Round Of 2013 Mutua Madrid Open; Sloane Stephens Ousted
I haven’t highlighted Laura Robson in a little while, and it was looking as if I might not this time either after she dropped the first set against Magdalena Rybarikova her opening round match at the 2013 Mutua Madrid Open. But the young British up and comer recovered to win 6-7 (4) 6-2 6-2. Somehow, … Continue reading »
