Fearless. That is my description of Sloane Stephens in her win over Serena Williams in the 2013 Australian Open final. Add in mature and tennis smart as well. This might be the birth of a new star in the tennis firmament. Yes, Serena was hobbled, but A) no excuses and B) by midway through the … Continue reading »
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Sloane Stephens Wins 4th Round Match At 2013 Australian Open, But Is She Ready For The Challenge Of Facing Serena Williams
Sloane Stephens gutted out a tough 3 setter against Bojana Jovanovski, 6-1 3-6 7-5, to advance to the quarterfinals of the 2013 Australian Open. That’s the good news. The bad news is that waiting for her will be Serena Williams. The young Stephens took on Serena in Brisbane, losing in straight sets, but playing well. … Continue reading »
Caroline Wozniacki Looking Good Through 3rd Round Of 2013 Australian Open; Sloane Stephens Wins Battle of Rising Stars With Laura Robson
I admit that a week ago I was really worried about Caroline Wozniacki. That her results the last year and a half were not up to the standard she once set was obvious. But then she opened 2013 by being dismissed in the first round of Brisbane and in her second match at Sydney. I … Continue reading »
Maria Sharapova, Li Na Still On Collison Course At Roland Garros 2012; Caroline Wozniacki Falls
Maria Sharapova continues to look dominant through the first 3 rounds of Roland Garros 2012. After losing only 2 games total in her first two matches (6-0 6-0 and 6-1 6-1), she powered past the 28th-seeded Peng Shuai, 6-2 6-1. Granted, she hasn’t yet played an opponent who could truly challenge her if she’s on. … Continue reading »
Ana Ivanovic Rolls In First Round Of Roland Garros 2012; Venus Williams Stumbles Early, Turns It On Late
Former Roland Garros champion Ana Ivanovic opened her 2012 campaign on the terre battue with an easy 6-1 6-1 victory over qualifier Lara Arruabarrena-Vecino.The former world #1 has been playing much better lately after a prolonged slump in recent years. She still is looking for a big win over a top player at a Major. … Continue reading »
Maria Sharapova, Victoria Azarenka Advance In First Round Of 2012 Mutua Madrid Open
From the red clay of Stuttgart to the blue clay of Madrid, Maria Sharapova continued her strong play in the first round of the 2012 Mutua Madrid Open by routing Irina-Camelia Begu, 6-0 6-3. Most importantly, Masha brought her strong service game with her. Both players had 79% first serve percentages, but that means a … Continue reading »
Jelena Jankovic, Ana Ivanovic Lead Serbia Past Russia And Into First Fed Cup Final; Will Face Defending Champion Czech Republic, Led By Petra Kvitova
When Novak Djokovic is asked what the springboard was for his amazing 2011 season, in addition to some changes in his game he points out the confidence gained from leading Serbia to its first ever Davis Cup title at the end on 2010. Riding the play of Jelena Jankovic and Ana Ivanovic, Team Serbia shocked … Continue reading »
Maria Sharapova Defeats Svetlana Kuznetsova, Samantha Stosur Outduels Li Na In Third Round Of 2011 Western & Southern Open
Maria Sharapova advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2011 Western & Southern Open at Cincinnati with a straight set victory over fellow Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova, 6-2 6-3. This was a potentially tough match for Masha, as the last three times she played Sveta, it went 3 sets. In fact, 5 of their 9 prior matches … Continue reading »
Vera Zvonareva Leads Russia Past Defending Champion Italy And Into Fed Cup Final
Conpeting in her first Fed Cup in two years, Vera Zvonareva powered Team Russia past defending champion Italy in their Fed Cup showdown. Although Team Italy is a two time defending champion and was playing without Francesca Schiavone, having Russia’s current top player Zvonareva and also Svetlana Kuznetsova and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, it was going to … Continue reading »
Victoria Azarenka Rolls Into 2011 Marabella Final
2011 Sony Ericsson Open champion Victoria Azarenka keeps on rolling, as she downed Italy’s Sara Errani 6-2 6-1 to reach her second straight WTA final. She will face Irina-Camelia Begu of Romania, who won an error-filled match with Svetlana Kuznetsova, 3-6 7-6 (3) 6-4. Although I can’t say that I like Begu’s chances in the … Continue reading »
