The WTA rang in the first week of the season with three champions; Julia Goerges in Auckland, Aryna Sabalenka in Shenzhen and Karolina Pliskova in Brisbane. All were fantastic in winning, although one has to feel for Lesia Tsurenko who was 3 points away from upsetting Pliskova before the former world #1 fought back to … Continue reading
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Simona Halep, Elina Svitolina and Julia Goerges Start 2018 WTA Season With Title Runs
World number one Simona Halep ensured that she would sit atop the WTA rankings for a little longer at least by opening her 2018 season with a singles title at the Shenzhen Open. But not only did she win her 16th WTA singles title, she also added her first WTA doubles title with country woman … 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: #8 Victoria Azarenka and Ha-Na Jang
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 #8 players for 2016: Victoria Azarenka (WTA) and Ha-Na Jang … Continue reading
WTA Wrap-Up 1.10.2016: Victoria Azarenka (Brisbane), Sloane Stephens (Auckland) and Agnieszka Radwanska (Shenzhen) Open 2016 Season With Titles
Coming back from injury in 2015, former world #1 Victoria Azarenka had, by her standard, a bit of an underwhelming season. She reached a final at Doha, but the year was not indicative of what she can accomplish when fit and focused. Maybe 2016 will be the year tennis fans see the rebirth of Vika. … Continue reading
WTA Doubles Wrap-Up 1.11.2015: Hingis/Lisicki Win In Brisbane, Kichenok Twins Take First Title In Shenzhen
In 2014, Martina Hingis added to her Hall of Fame career by winning doubles titles with both Sabine Lisicki and Flavia Pennetta. She has started 2015 right where she left off last season. Hingis captured her 41st doubles title by teaming with Lisicki to win the 2015 Brisbane International. The unseeded duo bested 4th seeds … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova, Simona Halep and Venus Williams Take Titles On WTA’s 2015 Opening Week; Team Poland Wins Hopman Cup
What a way to begin the 2015 WTA season! So much to talk about, so let’s get to it. In the biggest event, the Premier-level 2015 Brisbane International, it was a dream final between top seed Maria Sharapova and 2nd seed Ana Ivanovic. These two fan favorites and former world #1s did not disappoint with … Continue reading
Eugenie Bouchard, Maria Sharapova and Caroline Wozniacki Open 2015 Down Under
The stars of the WTA received little time to rest as the 2015 season is already upon them. Not one. Not two. But three WTA sanctioned events open this week with tournaments in Brisbane, Auckland and Shenzhen. That doesn’t even count the ITF team event, the Hopman Cup, in Perth. Individual Hopman Cup results don’t … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 2014 Top 25 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #1 Serena Williams and Stacy Lewis
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 2014 Season Off To A Sensational Start As Stars Shine In Shenzhen, Auckland and Brisbane
Sports organizations are often as strong as its top stars. When they play well, and in turn show up on television and other media winning championships more often, it’s a great boon for their respective tours. Sometimes in tennis, the opening weeks of the season can be hit or miss. Players are tuning up their … Continue reading
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