Simona Halep, Karolina Pliskova, Elina Svitolina and Caroline Garcia Reach Roland Garros 2017 Quarterfinals

While the Roland Garros 2017 quarterfinalists in the top half of the draw are all worthy players but lacking in top 10 seeds, the bottom half of the draw has 3 of the top 5 seeds, including arguably the favorite, 3rd seed Simona Halep. She sure looked awesome in crushing Carla Suarez Navarro, 6-1 6-1. … Continue reading →

2016 WTA Finals Day Three: Madison Keys Wins, Still Alive For Semis; Simona Halep Falls To Kerber

I’ve made no secret of my hope that Madison Keys and Simona Halep make the semifinals of the 2016 WTA Finals out of the Red Group. Unfortunately, there is only one scenario in which that can happen. Maddie took care of Dominika Cibulkova 6-1 6-4 on day three, but Simona fell to Angelique Kerber, 6-4 … Continue reading →

2015 Mutua Madrid Open Day Four: Ana Ivanovic, Maria Sharapova Advance

After winning 4 titles in 2014 along with 2 more runners-up, it seemed like Ana Ivanovic had turned a corner and would do big things in 2015. She finished runner-up to Maria Sharapova at the 2015 Brisbane International back in January, but since then it’s been a lean year save for a semifinal in Monterrey. … Continue reading →

WTA Wrap-Up 4.13.2014 (Belated)

Unfortunately, a bout with food poisoning knocked me out of commission for awhile, so this 4.13.2014 WTA Wrap-Up is a week late (also been tardy on a few LPGA posts I would have made during that time, too). So I’ll keep this brief and just congratulate Alizé Cornet and Caroline Garcia, both of France, for … Continue reading →

2014 Sony Open Day 6: Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams Pushed To Three Sets; Ana Ivanovic Ousts Indian Wells Champion Flavia Pennetta

To punctuate a huge ace to close out her service game at 3-1 in the 3rd set of her match against Lucie Safarova on Day 6 of the 2014 Sony Open, 4th seed Maria Sharapova bent over, clench her fist and let out the longest scream I’ve ever heard from her. That’s saying a lot, … Continue reading →

American Grace Min Wins 2011 US Open Junior Girls Title

If the 2011 US Open taught us anything, it’s that the future of American tennis is alive and well. From Christina McHale to Donald Young to Madison Keys to Jack Sock, it looks like there are several future stars blossoming. Add to that list Junior Girls winner Grace Min. I first wrote about Grace on … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova Avoids Second Round Upset At Roland Garros 2011; Kim Clijsters Doesn’t

How good was 17-year old Caroline Garcia in her match with Maria Sharapova in the second round of Roland Garros 2011? So good that none other than the legendary Martina Navratilova tweeted that one day Caroline will be the #1 ranked player in the world. That might happen one day, but unfortunately her great play … Continue reading →