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
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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
2016 US Open Day 8: Ana Konjuh, Karolina Pliskova Advance With Upsets Of Agnieszka Radwanska and Venus Williams
As much as I’ve touted potential future #1s in Garbine Muguruza, Simona Halep and Madison Keys, there are other up and coming players who could join them…or even beat them there. Two of them scored impressive wins on day 8 of the 2016 US Open. Croatia’s Ana Konjuh, an 18-year old who won the US … Continue reading
2016 US Open Day 6: Simona Halep Survives Upset Bid; Agnieszka Radwanska Advances
After her 6-1 2-6 6-4 third round victory over Timea Babos at the 2016 US Open, there was a look on the faces of Simona Halep and her coach, Darren Cahill. I don’t know what they were thinking, but it sure seemed neither was pleased. Was it relief? Concern? Whatever it was, the #5 seed … Continue reading
WTA Stars Glow At Wimbledon 2016 Pre-Tournament Party
It seems like it was only a few weeks ago that the tennis world crowned a new Major champion in Garbine Muguruza at Roland Garros 2016. Well, it seems that way because it actually was only a few weeks ago. Even with the extra week added this year in between Roland Garros and Wimbledon 2016, … Continue reading
Li Na, Petra Kvitova Highlight 2015 Wuhan Open Pre-Tournament Ceremonies
The 2015 Dongfeng Motor Wuhan Open is already underway. I’ll cover the winner this upcoming weekend. But before that, I’d like to take a look at the opening ceremony and player party. Notably, the highlight for me was seeing 2-time Major winner and new mommy, Li Na, acting as a host for the event. The … Continue reading
Roland Garros 2015 Day 4: Maria Sharapova Advances, Mirjana Lucic-Baroni Knocks Simona Halep Out Of Another Major
It was a day of drastically different outcomes for the two women’s finalists from Roland Garros 2014. While defending champion Maria Sharapova moved on, last year’s runner up Simona Halep saw her Roland Garros 2015 campaign end at the hands of Mirjana Lucic-Baroni, 7-5 6-1. The 33-year old Lucic-Baroni, a former teen phenom who … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova, Petra Kvitova, Simona Halep, Eugenie Bouchard and Ana Ivanovic Ready For 2015 Australian Open
Coming off a title at the 2015 Brisbane International, there’s a lot in play for Maria Sharapova as she starts her campaign at the 2015 Australian Open. She’ll be looking for her 6th career Major and 2nd trophy in Melbourne. Depending on certain scenarios, she could even retake the world #1 ranking. In fact, Simona … Continue reading
WTA Wrap-Up 9.14.2014: Mirjana Lucic-Baroni Defeats Venus Williams At Coupe Banque Nationale For First Title Since 1998; Sabine Lisicki Wins In Hong Kong
Never give up. Mirjana Lucic-Baroni was, over a decade and a half ago, the hot prodigy in women’s tennis. At 15 years old, she became the first WTA player ever to win the first singles and first doubles tournament she ever entered. The doubles title came at a Major, the 1998 Australian Open. She reached … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova, Caroline Wozniacki Advance On Day 5 Of 2014 US Open, Set Up Fourth Round Showdown
On a day when big names Venus Williams, Simona Halep and Angelique Kerber all lost, two of the biggest names in tennis…in all of women’s sports, really…advanced to an intriguing fourth round showdown. The resurgent Caroline Wozniacki, seeded 10th, continued her strong summer by dismissing the dangerous Andrea Petkovic, 3 and 2. Sunshine’s only Major … Continue reading
