WTA Stars Step Out At 2017 Pre-Wimbledon Party

Before the action gets underway at Wimbledon 2017, some of the brightest stars of the WTA stepped out at the pre-tournament players party. I’ve missed American Sloane Stephens while she was out injured. It was just great to see her on the purple carpet.  Ditto for Laura Robson. I hope they both work their way … Continue reading →

Four Rising WTA/LPGA Players I’m Watching Closely In 2017

NAOMI OSAKA (Japan) 2017 Tour: WTA I’ve had my eye on 19-year old Naomi Osaka for a few years. 2016 was a year of breakthroughs as she reached her career high ranking in singles at #40. She also advanced to her first career full WTA level final, the 2016 Toray Pan Pacific Open, finishing runner-up. … Continue reading →

2016 US Open Day 3: Naomi Osaka Advances, Sets Up Showdown With Madison Keys; Garbine Muguruza Bows Out

Ah, the luck of the draw. It affects the players the most, obviously. But it also affects the fans. With each passing tournament, Naomi Osaka of Japan is quickly becoming one of my favorite players. As much as I am a fan of American Coco Vandeweghe, I was very happy to see Naomi upset the … Continue reading →

15-Year Old CiCi Bellis Ousted On Day 4 Of 2014 US Open; Petra Kvitova, Eugenie Bouchard Advance

I have to admit something. Even when some of my favorite players lose or are upset, as Ana Ivanovic was on day 4 of the 2014 US Open, I usually don’t feel as badly as I did watching 15-year old CiCi Bellis fall to Zarina Diyas of Kazakhstan, 6-3 0-6 6-2. I was caught up … Continue reading →

US Open 2014 Day Two Wrap-Up: 15-Year Old CiCi Bellis Shocks Dominika Cibulkova; Petra Kvitova, Eugenie Bouchard Ease Through

One of the best parts of the first week of a tennis Major is when something special is brewing away from the big show courts. On day two of the 2014 US Open, Court 6 was the site of high drama. Catherine Cartan Bellis, also known as CiCi Bellis, became the youngest player since Anna … Continue reading →