When Petra Kvitova had her left hand slashed by a home invader last December, it was fortunate she didn’t lose her life. Fighting off the knife wielding attacker was an act of survival, but one that left her dominant hand with career threatening damage. Luckily, the medical doctors and physical therapists who are working with … Continue reading
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Fairways and Forehands 2016 WTA and LPGA Top 12 Year In Review: #12 Madison Keys and Minjee Lee
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 #12 players for 2016: Madison Keys (WTA) and Minjee Lee … Continue reading
American Madison Keys Celebrates Top Ten Ascension With Title At 2016 Aegon Classic
I always enjoy posting about tennis. It’s my favorite sport. But sometimes there are entries that are exceedingly joyful. Count this one among those. If you’ve read even a handful of my tennis posts over the last few years, you’re probably well aware that my favorite active player is Madison Keys. The rising 21-year old … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 2014 Top 25 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #12 Ana Ivanovic and Lexi Thompson
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
WTA Wrap Up 6.15.2014: Ana Ivanovic Wins 2014 Aegon Classic, Raquel Kops-Jones and Abigail Spears Take Doubles Title
Coming into the 2014 Aegon Classic, former world #1 Ana Ivanovic had never won a grass court title. Moreover, she had never even reached the final of a grass court tournament. Done and done. With possible challengers like #2 seed Samantha Stosur and #3 seed Sloane Stephens, not to mention Ana’s nemesis #5 seed Lucie … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 2013 Top 30 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #30 Daniela Hantuchova and Jennifer Johnson
Daniela Hantuchova, 2013 AEGON Classic winner (click to enlarge) 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 30 on … Continue reading
Sabine Lisicki On 2011 AEGON Classic At Birmingham Title
It was terrific to see Xperia Hot Shots member Sabine Lisicki win the AEGON Classic in Birmingham. I have been following the Hot Shots a little on my blog. Basically a lot of fun behind the scenes activities. Kind of like last year when the LPGA had that tour bus video series. This win was … Continue reading
Ana Ivanovic Autograph Session At 2011 Birmingham; Looking To Wimbledon, What Does Ana Need To Do?
Ana Ivanovic is still a fan favorite. When she makes an appearance, they come out. I’m thrilled that she has finally decided, after a poor start to 2011, to seek a full time coach again. As I’ve said before, she should suck it up and call Heinz Gunthardt. No, he can’t be there every week … Continue reading
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