As the year’s first “mini-Major”, I’ve always been a fan of Indian Wells. However, I have waited until day 6 of the 2015 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells before writing my first post. The reason is because I knew this event would mark the return to action of rising American star, and 2015 Australian … Continue reading
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WTA Wrap-Up 2.15.2015: Daniela Hantuchova Wins Third Thailand Title; Andrea Petkovic Captures Antwerp Crown
Just a quick little mini-post to congratulate Daniela Hantuchova and Andrea Petkovic on their titles this week. Daniela won the 2015 PTT Thailand Open, her third singles title in Pattaya. She took home the big trophy in 2011 and 2012 as well. It’s her 7th WTA singles title and first since the 2013 AEGON Classic. … Continue reading
WTA Stars Step Out In Style For Wimbledon 2014 Pre-Tournament Party
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
Fairways and Forehands 2013 Top 30 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #30 Daniela Hantuchova and Jennifer Johnson
Daniela Hantuchova, 2013 AEGON Classic winner (click to enlarge) Instead of a year in review focusing on overall achievements, I thought this time I’d do a countdown of the top 30 money list leaders from the WTA and LPGA. For the WTA, singles, doubles and mixed are combined for this top 30. Number 30 on … Continue reading
Li Na Advances On Day Two Of 2013 China Open; Agnieszka Radwanska Survives Upset Bid
Li Na has had trouble with Daniela Hantuchova in their recent head to head matchups, but you wouldn’t have known that from the way Li Na ran out to a 6-0 4-0 lead over Hantuchova before hanging on to win 6-0 6-4 on day two of the 2013 Beijing Open. It would be great to … Continue reading
Sloane Stephens, Sara Errani Advance On Day One Of 2013 China Open
Two players who could make a statement at the 2013 China Open advanced in straight sets on day one. Young American Sloane Stephens has made a name for herself with prodigious play in the Majors. Outside of the Big 4 events is where Sloane still has room to shine. Coming off a tough three set … Continue reading
Victoria Azarenka, Flavia Pennetta Reach 2013 US Open Semifinals
Any lingering effects from playing an epic match with Ana Ivanovic the previous day were not evident in Victoria Azarenka’s match against Daniela Hantuchova as the #2 seeded Vika advanced to the 2013 US Open semifinals with a 2 and 3 victory. Vika stands one match away from a second straight final appearance. Standing in … Continue reading
Camila Giorgi Upsets Caroline Wozniacki On Day 6 Of 2013 US Open; American Alison Riske Ousts Petra Kvitova
Two of the biggest names on the women’s side of the 2013 US Open draw faced inspired challengers on day 6. When the dust settled, both former world #1 Caroline Wozniacki and former WTA Player of the Year Petra Kvitova found themselves on the outside looking in, unceremoniously bounced from the fortnight. Italy’s Camila Giorgi … Continue reading
Ana Ivanovic, Petra Kvitova Advance On Day 4 Of 2013 US Open
One of the potential fourth round matches I’d like to see at the 2013 US Open is Victoria Azarenka vs Ana Ivanovic. I’m pretty sure Vika will get to the fourth round. Ana has the potential, but can be inconsistent at times. The 2008 Roland Garros champion took another step towards a Vika showdown with … Continue reading
Ana Ivanovic, Eugenie Bouchard Advance On Day 2 Of 2013 Rogers Cup; Martina Hingis Advances In Doubles
Ana Ivanovic opened her 2013 Rogers Cup with a routine 6-1 6-2 win over Hsieh Su-Wei. Ana showed some good form, albeit in a losing effort in the final two sets she played against Victoria Azarenka at the Southern California Open. As is always the case with Ivanovic, if she can control her service toss … Continue reading
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