WTA 40 Love Celebration At Wimbledon 2013

Before I talk about what the WTA means for me, how many players can you name in the photo above? One hint, most are former number 1s in singles except for two of them. Another is the current WTA CEO. Other than those three, the rest are WTA 1s. There are some 1s missing in … Continue reading →

Victoria Azarenka Survives Injury Scare To Advance On Day 1 Of Wimbledon 2013; Rafael Nadal, Sara Errani Suffer Shocking Upsets

Anybody who saw Mary Pierce’s career-ending injury suffered in 2006 in a match against Vera Zvonareva can hardly forget the scream of pain and continued wailing in agony. The 2-time singles Major winner had blown out her ACL, never to return as a tour player. I had a scary flashback when I saw Victoria Azarenka … Continue reading →

Elena Vesnina, Jamie Hampton Advance To Final Of 2013 AEGON International

Whatever happens in the 2013 AEGON International final, we’ll see a player take a great turn in their career. Elena Vesnina, who easily beat Yanina Wickmayer in the semifinals, came into the year having lost her first 6 WTA singles finals. She finally broke through with a win at Hobart 2013. Still, there is something … Continue reading →

Caroline Wozniacki Reaches Semifinals Of 2013 AEGON International

Caroline Wozniacki reached the semifinals of the 2013 AEGON International with a 4-6 6-0 6-3 win over Ekaterina Makarova. As I wrote yesterday, for most of the top players I don’t put much stock in needing to win this, so Maria Kirilenko and Li Na getting bounced out isn’t so terrible. Just a few extra … Continue reading →

Caroline Wozniacki Advances In Second Round Of 2013 AEGON International; Petra Kvitova, Angelique Kerber Fall

Took a little blog break after the Wegmans LPGA Championship. Was going to wait until Wimbledon started to start posting again, but my Caroline Wozniacki fandom compelled me to come back early. I remain a believer in Caroline. Although getting to the 3rd round of the 2013 AEGON International seems underwhelming considering Wozniacki is a … Continue reading →

Laura Robson Advances In First Round Of 2013 Mutua Madrid Open; Sloane Stephens Ousted

I haven’t highlighted Laura Robson in a little while, and it was looking as if I might not this time either after she dropped the first set against Magdalena Rybarikova her opening round match at the 2013 Mutua Madrid Open. But the young British up and comer recovered to win 6-7 (4) 6-2 6-2. Somehow, … Continue reading →

Ana Ivanovic Falls In Fourth Round Of 2013 Sony Open; Maria Sharapova, Li Na Move On

Well, this the kind of match Ana Ivanovic needs to start winning to break away from hovering just outside of the top 10 to being back in the top 10. Granted, her fourth round opponent at the 2013 Sony Open, Sara Errani, has played her best tennis over the last year and a half. Still, … Continue reading →

Li Na Advances In Third Round Of 2013 Sony Open; Caroline Wozniacki, Petra Kvitova Upset

2011 Roland Garros winner Li Na advanced in the 3rd round of the 2013 Sony Open in Miami. Playing her first tournament since the 2013 Australian Open, the Chinese star was never truly threatened in defeating Varvara Lepchenko, 6-2 6-4. Although seemingly a routine win, this day at the “mini-Major” saw many big names exit, … Continue reading →

Novak Djokovic Taken To The Edge In 4th Round Of 2013 Australian Open; Maria Sharapova Continues To Dominate

2-time defending champion, and 3 time champion overall, Novak Djokovic played one of the most epic Major finals in history at the 2012 Australian Open, outlasting Rafael Nadal in a 5-set, 5 hour and 53 minute marathon. Nobody thought his 4th round opponent at the 2013 Australian Open, Stanislas Wawrinka, would evoke memories of that … Continue reading →

Caroline Wozniacki Looking Good Through 3rd Round Of 2013 Australian Open; Sloane Stephens Wins Battle of Rising Stars With Laura Robson

I admit that a week ago I was really worried about Caroline Wozniacki. That her results the last year and a half were not up to the standard she once set was obvious. But then she opened 2013 by being dismissed in the first round of Brisbane and in her second match at Sydney. I … Continue reading →