I said before the Serena Williams vs Victoria Azarenka final at the 2013 Internazionali BNL d’Italia that win or lose, I hoped that Vika would make it a competitive match. In my opinion, it was less than that. Yes, Vika made some of the games competitive but ultimately Serena turned all of the important points … Continue reading »
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Victoria Azarenka Advances To Final Of 2013 Internazionali BNL d’Italia (Rome), Serena Williams Awaits
I am a huge Maria Sharapova fan, but it seems that if anyone can give Serena Williams any competition it would be a healthy Victoria Azarenka. Don’t get me wrong, Serena is clearly the best until somebody can consistently beat her. The point isn’t to take anything away from the great Serena. She’s awesome. What … Continue reading »
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 »
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 »
Laura Robson Defeats Venus Williams At 2013 Internazionali BNL d’Italia (Rome); Can She Take Out Serena?
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 »
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 »
