Before the action starts at Wimbledon 2014, the stars of women’s tennis stepped out at the WTA Pre-Tournament party. The event was presented by Dubai Duty Free, Virgin and Porsche. One of Porsche’s brand ambassadors, Maria Sharapova, comes into the fortnight fresh off of her 5th Major, Roland Garros 2014. Can she transition quickly and … Continue reading
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Roland Garros 2014 Women’s Day 6 Wrap Up: Ajla Tomljanovic Upsets Agnieszka Radwanska; Maria Sharapova Looks Sharp
The top seed carnage continued on day 6 of Roland Garros 2014. With Serena Williams and Li Na sent packing, #3 seed Agnieszka Radwanska was the highest seed remaining in the women’s draw. Until she met Ajla Tomljanovic. The 21-year old from Croatia is a big hitter, but usually Aga can use her guile and … Continue reading
WTA Wrap-Up 4.20.2014: Donna Vekic Wins BMW Malaysian Open; Czech Republic and Germany Advance To Fed Cup Final
In 2012, Donna Vekic reached her first WTA level singles final at the Tashkent Open while only 15 years old. Unfortunately, she would lose to Irina-Camelia Begu. Keep in mind though, it was a great learning experience for a 15 year old player. In 2013, a 16 year old Donna Vekic earned a second chance … Continue reading
Li Na, Agnieszka Radwanska Advance On Day 4 Of Wimbledon 2013
After a day of carnage on the first Wednesday of Wimbledon 2013, things settled down on a rainy Thursday. There were a few upsets…Peng Shuai and Mona Barthel, for example…but nothing really huge. Also, the Mona Barthel “upset” was by Madison Keys, who is similar to Eugenie Bouchard and Laura Robson in that she is … 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
Maria Sharapova Survives On Day Four Of Wimbledon 2012; Ana Ivanovic Advances
If an opponent is going to defeat Maria Sharapova these days, they had better do it in straight sets. With a 21-1 record in 3 setters since the beginning of 2011, it doesn’t matter how shaky Masha’s play might be through the first 2 sets, she owns the third. Such was the case in her … Continue reading
Ana Ivanovic Wins In Second Round Of Roland Garros 2012; Agnieszka Radwanska Ousts Venus Williams
I feel like things are starting to click. Today was a very pleasing victory and I’m feeling good about my chances of going further in this tournament. – Ana Ivanovic Ana Ivanovic has every right to feel pleased by her victory over Shahar Peer in the 2nd round of Roland Garros 2012. With the ups … Continue reading
Marin Cilic Easily Defeats Bernard Tomic In 2nd Round Of 2011 US Open; Talks Roger Federer Matchup
I was very surprised to see Marin Cilic absolutely overwhelm Bernard Tomic in the 2nd round of the US Open, 6-1 6-0 6-2. 2009 US Open quarterfinalist Cilic was on his game, hitting 34 winners to 16 unforced errors. Tomic was way off, with a paltry 9 winners and 34 unforced errors. That spells 1, … Continue reading
Jelena Jankovic, Francesca Schiavone Win 2nd Round Matches At 2011 US Open
Former world #1 Jelena Jankovic stumbled slightly out of the gate in her 2nd round match at the 2011 US Open before defeating Jelena Dokic, 6-3 6-4. 2008 US Open finalist Jankovic was broken in the opening game of the match, eventually falling behind 1-3 before a combination of JJ’s speed around the court and … Continue reading
Marin Cilic Answers Facebook Questions Pre-2011 US Open
Former (and maybe future) top 10 player Marin Cilic sits down to answer fan questions from Facebook. He talks about his inspiration in tennis as well as his favorite matches, among other questions. He gets rising American star Ryan Harrison in his first match at the US Open. Marin was upset by Kei Nishikori in … Continue reading
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