For the 2018 edition of my WTA and LPGA money list countdown I will focus on the top 10 from each tour, as determined by the money lists. For the WTA, singles, doubles and mixed are combined for total earnings. Here are the #1 players for 2018: Simona Halep (WTA) and Ariya Jutanugarn (LPGA). SIMONA … Continue reading
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Fairways and Forehands 2016 WTA and LPGA Top 12 Year In Review: #1 Angelique Kerber and Ariya Jutanugarn
For the fourth annual edition of my WTA and LPGA money list countdown I will focus on the dynamic dozen from each tour, the top 12 on the money lists. For the WTA, singles, doubles and mixed are combined for total earnings. Here are the #1 players for 2016: Angelique Kerber (WTA) and Ariya Jutanugarn … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 2015 WTA, JLPGA and LPGA Top 15 Year In Review: #1 Serena Williams, Bo-Mee Lee and Lydia Ko
For the past two years I have counted down the top 30 (2013) and top 25 (2014) players on the WTA and LPGA money lists as my year-end wrap-up. This year I am reducing the list to the top 15. However, I am adding the LPGA of Japan (JLPGA) to the countdown. For the WTA, … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 2014 Top 25 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #1 Serena Williams and Stacy Lewis
Like 2013, this year I will do a countdown of the top money list leaders from both the WTA and LPGA. Last year I did the top 30, but this year I will do the top 25. Note that as of this post, the retired Li Na has been removed from the WTA website money … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 2013 Top 30 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #1 Serena Williams and Inbee Park
Instead of a year in review focusing on overall achievements, I thought this time I’d do a countdown of the top 30 money list leaders from the WTA and LPGA. For the WTA, singles, doubles and mixed are combined for this top 30. Number 1 on the money list from each tour are Serena Williams … Continue reading
Petra Kvitova, Li Na and Jelena Jankovic Join Serena Williams In 2013 TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships Semifinals
With Li Na easily getting past an injury hobbled Victoria Azarenka, which not only sent Li Na into the semifinals of the 2013 TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships but also automatically advanced Jelena Jankovic, which meant she need not exert herself trying to beat Sara Errani, the final intrigue was who would emerge from the … Continue reading
Stacy Lewis Signs With OMEGA Watches
New world #1 golfer Stacy Lewis has joined OMEGA watches as a brand ambassador. The 7-time LPGA winner and reigning Player of the Year joins an impressive list of OMEGA brand ambassadors which includes fellow golfers Michelle Wie, Davis Love III, Greg Norman and Sergio Garcia, as well as entertainers such as actors and actresses … Continue reading
Rolex Rankings 3.18.2013: Stacy Lewis, The New Queen Of Golf
It’s official. We have a new #1 in the world of women’s golf. Congratulations to Stacy Lewis. Hers is a great story of perseverance, determination and triumph. Lots and lots of people around the world play golf. To ascend to world #1…to be the best at what you do…is worthy of respect and applause. Again, … Continue reading
Stacy Lewis Wins 2013 RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup, Takes Over World #1 Ranking
Stacy Lewis has come a long way from the high school girl who had to have a spinal fusion due to scoliosis. With her victory at the 2013 RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup, Lewis claims the world #1 ranking for the first time. The way she’s playing, Stacy could hold onto that ranking for awhile. … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova Regains #1 Ranking Following Semifinal Victory At Roland Garros 2012; Sara Errani Awaits In Final
A few years ago, in the midst of a serious shoulder injury, Maria Sharapova wondered if she would ever play professional tennis at a high level again. A three time Major winner, who in 2004 at the ripe age of 17 stunned 2-time defending Wimbledon champion Serena Williams to take her first Major, Sharapova followed … Continue reading
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