There were times during the 2015 Miami Open when world #1 Novak Djokovic had to dig deep to find victory; when he was a point away from being down a set and two breaks to Alexandr Dolgopolov, when he was being pressed in the quarters by David Ferrer and when he dropped the second set … Continue reading
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Novak Djokovic Wins 2015 Australian Open; Martina Hingis & Leander Paes Take Mixed Doubles Crown
Novak Djokovic solidified his place as the best player in tennis today by capturing the men’s singles championship at the 2015 Australian Open, defeating Andy Murray 7-6 (5) 6-7 (4) 6-3 6-0. It was the second straight bagel closing set for Djokovic, following the 6-0 fifth set he dropped on Stan Wawrinka in the semifinals. … Continue reading
Li Na Retirement Ceremony At 2014 China Open (Beijing)
With many of her WTA competitors around her, Li Na was bid a fond farewell at the 2014 China Open in Beijing. The Asian tennis pioneer and 2-time Major winner announced her retirement prior to the Dongfeng Motor Wuhan Open held in her hometown of Wuhan, China. She received a ceremony there, but this one … Continue reading
WTA Wrap-Up 9.21.2014: Li Na Says Goodbye; Ana Ivanovic, Karolina Pliskova and Monica Niculescu Win Titles
After releasing an official statement a few days ago, Li Na wanted her retirement press conference to be a lighthearted, jovial affair. But after devoting so much of her life to tennis, growing from a girl with an after school hobby to a woman who reached the heights of her sport, it was impossible to … Continue reading
Wimbledon 2014 Middle Sunday Reflections
On the seventh day, they rest. As the players get a break on the traditional middle Sunday, it gives a moment to reflect on what has occured to this point at Wimbledon 2014. Some things have gone to form this fortnight, but some have not. I’ll start off with my most outstanding players of the … Continue reading
Wimbledon 2014 Preview: Favorites, Contenders and Darkhorses
It’s that time of the tennis year again. Wimbledon. This is maybe one of the hardest years to predict, in terms of singles winners. Normally, Serena Williams would be the overwhelming favorite on the women’s side. She’s still the favorite, but there are questions. On the men’s side, Andy Murray is the defending champion, but … Continue reading
WTA Pro Michaella Krajicek Receives Marriage Proposal On-Court At 2014 Topshelf Open
Michaella Krajicek was a 2-time winner in the first round of the 2014 Topshelf Open. Not only did she defeat Jana Cepelova, the player who upset Serena Williams at the Family Circle Cup earlier this year, she also accepted a marriage proposal from boyfriend and ATP player Martin Emmrich. The 25-year old Krajicek is a … Continue reading
Rally For Bally At 2014 Aegon Championships, Aegon International and Aegon Classic
In London, Eastbourne and Birmingham, the tennis world came together for the Rally4Bally, in honor and memory of Elena Baltacha. Elena passed away on May 4th from liver cancer. Proceeds from the Rally4Bally campaign will benefit the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and the Elena Baltacha Academy of Tennis. Stars of past and present gave their … Continue reading
Serena Williams Wins 2014 Internazionali BNL d’Italia Women’s Title; Novak Djokovic Wins Men’s Title, Donates Prizemoney To Balkan Flood Relief
Serena Williams silenced a full stadium of fans hoping to cheer on Italy’s own Sara Errani in the final of the 2014 Internazionali BNL d’Italia. It was a match early on as Serena was just a bit off to start. Still, the world #1 made enough shots to take the opening set 6-3. Then things … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova Opens Season With A Win At 2014 Brisbane International; Jelena Jankovic Also Advances
Admittedly, winning an opening round match at the 2014 Brisbane International isn’t a sign that Maria Sharapova is ready to get back to winning Majors, but the first step has to be taken to get to later steps. At the very least, it was good to see Masha back on the court in a real … Continue reading
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