I have no idea who’s going to win the women’s singles title at the Australian Open 2018. I suppose technically nobody really knows unless you somehow have a sports almanac from the future and you’re busy amassing your fortune. The defending champion, Serena Williams, isn’t quite ready to come back and compete. There were some … Continue reading
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2017 Australian Open First Week – 7 Players To Watch Moving Forward
With the first week of women’s singles in the book, here are 7 players that caught my eye. I am posting this before the bottom half determines its quarterfinal match-ups. GARBINE MUGURUZA I’m always a little hesistant to pick Garbine to win a tournament. She has all the talent, but I don’t know what Mugu … Continue reading
2017 Australian Open Women’s Singles Preview
I am a fan of so many of the great athletes on the WTA that just about every tournament winner gives me reason to celebrate. But I do have what I call my Mount Rushmore favorites, my top 4 current faves. Unfortunately, 3 of those 4 will be absent at the 2017 Australian Open. Maria … Continue reading
Karolina Pliskova Wins 2017 Brisbane International; Lauren Davis, Katerina Siniakova Win First WTA Titles
If you want to know how great Karolina Pliskova was in winning the 2017 Brisbane International final 6-0 6-3 over Alize Cornet, look no further than the comments Cornet herself made when she went to press . She called Pliskova’s serve harder to read than Serena Williams. That’s not to say Serena’s serve isn’t more … Continue reading
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
Maria Sharapova Rebuts Media Reports Concerning Her Failed Drug Test
In the wake of her announcement concerning the failure of a drug test at the 2016 Australian Open, former world #1 Maria Sharapova sought to clarify some of the reporting that has followed. In a letter posted online, Masha rebuts some of the details being forwarded in the media. Here is her open letter: To … Continue reading
Angelique Kerber: 2016 Australian Open Women’s Singles Champion Photocall
2016 Australian Open Women’s Singles Champion Angelique Kerber stepped out for the traditional winner’s photocall. The first time Major champion sparkled in front of the Government House holding the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup. Angie is the new world #2, coming a long way from where she was early last year. I hope she can sustain this … Continue reading
Angelique Kerber Wins 2016 Australian Open, Denies Serena Williams 22nd Major Singles Title
Steffi Graf’s Open Era record 22 Major singles titles is safe…for now. Her German countrywoman, Angelique Kerber, denied Serena Williams’ bid to match Graf atop the Major mountain with a 6-4 3-6 6-4 victory that stunned the tennis world. Sure, Angie had beaten Serena before, at the 2012 Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati. But … Continue reading
Angelique Kerber Takes Out 2-Time Champion Victoria Azarenka At 2016 Australian Open, Advances To Semifinals
I wonder if Serena Williams is somewhere having a bit of a chuckle. Despite all that she’s done in recent years, many tennis experts were picking Victoria Azarenka to win the 2016 Australian Open. Angelique Kerber didn’t get that memo. Playing with a bit more pop and pace on her shots than in the past, … Continue reading
Agnieszka Radwanska Defeats Carla Suarez Navarro, Set For Semifinal Showdown With Serena Williams At 2016 Australian Open
The match of the day at the 2016 Australian Open was arguably the Serena Williams v Maria Sharapova quarterfinal match. But that “rivalry” hasn’t had any steam for 12 years. As expected, Serena dispatched with Masha for the 19th time in 21 matches, including 18 in a row. The last time Sharapova beat Williams, The … Continue reading
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