The 2015 Dongfeng Motor Wuhan Open is already underway. I’ll cover the winner this upcoming weekend. But before that, I’d like to take a look at the opening ceremony and player party. Notably, the highlight for me was seeing 2-time Major winner and new mommy, Li Na, acting as a host for the event. The … Continue reading
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2015 US Open Day 4: Petra Kvitova, Simona Halep Looking Strong Early On
Here I go again. I’ve been so enamored with the overflowing talent oozing from Petra Kvitova that I often fall into thinking that she’s about to take that next step into being the best player in the world. She will flash that brilliance and then…come crashing back to earth. I’ll admit, as she’s worked her … Continue reading
Roland Garros 2015 Day 5: Victoria Azarenka Wins, Sets Up Third Round Showdown With Serena Williams; Madison Keys Advances
This is the one tennis fans have been waiting to see ever since the women’s draw was created. If there is to be any upset of Serena Williams early in Roland Garros 2015, it was most likely to come via her third round match with Victoria Azarenka. The 27th seeded (that seems weird to say … Continue reading
WTA Wrap-Up 2.15.2015: Daniela Hantuchova Wins Third Thailand Title; Andrea Petkovic Captures Antwerp Crown
Just a quick little mini-post to congratulate Daniela Hantuchova and Andrea Petkovic on their titles this week. Daniela won the 2015 PTT Thailand Open, her third singles title in Pattaya. She took home the big trophy in 2011 and 2012 as well. It’s her 7th WTA singles title and first since the 2013 AEGON Classic. … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 2014 Top 25 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #17 Andrea Petkovic and Brittany Lincicome
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 7.13.2014: Simona Halep Wins BRD Bucharest Open; Andrea Petkovic Wins Gastein Ladies; Lindsay Davenport Inducted Into International Tennis Hall of Fame
Simona Halep captured her 8th WTA singles title, defeating Roberta Vinci 6-1 6-3 in the final of the inaugural BRD Bucharest Open. Playing in front of her home country fans Halep delivered a welcome ending in the Romanian capital. Her only hiccup was briefly falling behind 0-2 in the second set. Otherwise, it was a … Continue reading
WTA Stars Step Out In Style For Wimbledon 2014 Pre-Tournament Party
Before the action starts at Wimbledon 2014, the stars of women’s tennis stepped out at the WTA Pre-Tournament party. The event was presented by Dubai Duty Free, Virgin and Porsche. One of Porsche’s brand ambassadors, Maria Sharapova, comes into the fortnight fresh off of her 5th Major, Roland Garros 2014. Can she transition quickly and … Continue reading
Roland Garros 2014 Day 12 Women’s Wrap Up: Maria Sharapova, Simona Halep Advance To Final
“Sharapova is like a tea bag. Put her into hot water and [you’ll] find out how strong she is.” – Judy Murray, British Fed Cup Captain and mother of Andy Murray Judy Murray is right about Maria Sharapova. Masha has found herself in hot water for three straight matches and each time has shown the … Continue reading
Roland Garros 2014 Day 11 Women’s Wrap Up: Simona Halep, Andrea Petkovic Advance To Semifinals
I admit to openly and effusively rooting for the two ladies who advanced to the semifinals in the bottom half of the women’s singles draw of Roland Garros 2014. For the first time in their professional careers, Simona Halep and Andrea Petkovic will play in penultimate singles match at a Major. They join Maria Sharapova … Continue reading
Roland Garros 2014 Day 9 Women’s Wrap Up: Simona Halep, Sara Errani, Andrea Petkovic and Svetlana Kuznetsova Complete Women’s Quarterfinals Qualifiers
You can talk about the players who have been upset in the women’s singles draw at Roland Garros 2014. You can miss the presence of Serena Williams, Li Na and/or Agnieszka Radwanska. But whatever you do, don’t call the women’s quarterfinalists at the year’s second Major flukes or undeserving. They are far from that. If … Continue reading
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