A few weeks ago at the 2019 Brisbane International, Naomi Osaka played a semifinal match against Lesia Tsurenko that she lost in possibly one of the worst ways a player can lose. It wasn’t the 2 and 4 scoreline. That’s not that bad. What made that match stand out in a negative way was that … Continue reading
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2019 First Week WTA Winners Aryna Sabalenka and Karolina Pliskova Trending Towards Major Breakthroughs?
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
Fairways and Forehands 2018 WTA and LPGA Top 10 Year In Review: #8 Karolina Pliskova and Carlota Ciganda
For the 2018 edition of my WTA and LPGA money list countdown I will focus on the top 10 from each tour, as determined by the money lists. For the WTA, singles, doubles and mixed are combined for total earnings. Here are the #8 players for 2018: Karolina Pliskova (WTA) and Carlota Ciganda (LPGA). KAROLINA … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 2018 WTA and LPGA Top 10 Year In Review: #9 Petra Kvitova and Lexi Thompson
For the 2018 edition of my WTA and LPGA money list countdown I will focus on the top 10 from each tour, as determined by the money lists. For the WTA, singles, doubles and mixed are combined for total earnings. Here are the #9 players for 2018: Petra Kvitova (WTA) and Lexi Thompson (LPGA). PETRA … Continue reading
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
Petra Kvitova A Champion Again, Wins 2017 Aegon Classic Birmingham
When Petra Kvitova had her left hand slashed by a home invader last December, it was fortunate she didn’t lose her life. Fighting off the knife wielding attacker was an act of survival, but one that left her dominant hand with career threatening damage. Luckily, the medical doctors and physical therapists who are working with … Continue reading
Team Bucie Wins Roland Garros 2017 Women’s Double Title; Jeļena Ostapenko Champion Photoshoot
Team Bucie solidified their position as the best women’s doubles pair in the world, taking out Ashleigh Barty and Casey Dellacqua 6-2 6-1 to win Roland Garros 2017. Without a doubt, Lucie Šafářová and Bethanie Mattek-Sands should one day enter the International Tennis Hall of Fame together. This is their 2nd Roland Garros title, their … Continue reading
Simona Halep Into Roland Garros 2017 Semifinals With Epic Comeback
Simona Halep reached the semifinals of Roland Garros 2017 by overcoming a 3-6 1-5 deficit against Elina Svitolina. Halep also fought off a match point in the second set tiebreaker to win going away in the third, 3-6 7-6 (6) 6-0. It was a show of heart and grit that might be a turning point … Continue reading
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
Petra Kvitova Makes Triumphant Return With Opening Round Win At Roland Garros 2017
Tears were flowing in the women’s locker room and the stands as Petra Kvitova, one of the most beloved players ever among her peers and fans, made a triumphant return to the tour with a 6-3 6-2 win over Julia Boserup in the first round of Roland Garros 2017. Forget about paying tennis. Keep in … Continue reading
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