If you don’t follow women’s tennis you might not know who Raquel Kops-Jones and Abigail Spears are. Martina Hingis and Daniela Hantuchova sure know who they are. The American doubles team, who are coming fresh off of winning the title at the Bank of the West Classic, defeated Hingis and Hantuchova, 4-6 7-5 10-3. For … Continue reading
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Martina Hingis Wins First Comeback Match At 2013 Southern California Open
Martina Hingis teamed up with doubles partner Daniela Hantuchova to win their first match at the 2013 Southern California Open, 6-1 6-1, over Julia Goerges and Darija Jurak. Although people who don’t follow tennis might not know, this win is pretty impressive when you consider Goerges and Jurak were doubles finalists last week at the … Continue reading
Players Shine At 2013 WTA Pre-Wimbledon Party
The 2013 WTA Pre-Wimbledon Party attracted many of the tour’s biggest stars. A night to celebrate before the most prestigious tennis event provided an opportunity for the ladies to let down their hair and leave the tennis gear at the hotel. The smell of strawberries and cream is already in the air. I can’t wait … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova Moves Into Quarterfinals At 2013 Mutua Madrid Open; Ekaterina Makarova Upsets Marion Bartoli
Maria Sharapova moved into the quarterfinals of the 2013 Mutua Madrid Open with a 6-2 7-5 victory over Sabine Lisicki. Although she started well, Masha had to come back from a break down in the second set as well as double set point against her serve. But come back she did. Sharapova could be #1 … Continue reading
Laura Robson Advances In First Round Of 2013 Mutua Madrid Open; Sloane Stephens Ousted
I haven’t highlighted Laura Robson in a little while, and it was looking as if I might not this time either after she dropped the first set against Magdalena Rybarikova her opening round match at the 2013 Mutua Madrid Open. But the young British up and comer recovered to win 6-7 (4) 6-2 6-2. Somehow, … Continue reading
Ana Ivanovic, Victoria Azarenka Advance On Day 4 Of 2013 BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells)
Taylor Thompson is one of a handful of promising up and coming American female tennis players that includes Sloane Stephens, Christina McHale and Madison Keys, among others. However, on Day 4 of the 2013 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells she was given a lesson in experience from former world #1 Ana Ivanovic, 6-1 6-2. … Continue reading
Petra Kvitova, Caroline Wozniacki Advance On Day 2 Of 2013 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
After the first day of the 2013 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships saw upsets of Sloane Stephens and Laura Robson, ordered was restored by Petra Kvitova and Caroline Wozniacki, who both advanced in straight sets. With Victoria Azarenka withdrawing from the tournament with an injury, it looks like Serena Williams’ tournament to win or lose. … Continue reading
Stars Shine At Australian Open 2013 IMG Players Party
Before the action in the main draw gets started, some of the top stars came out for the Australian Open 2013 IMG Players Party at the Crown Towers in Melbourne. Of course, everybody looked fantastic, but you probably already know that. So no more drivel from me. Let’s see the photos!! 🙂 ALL PICS CLICK … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova Pulls Out Of 2013 Brisbane International With Collarbone Injury; Petra Kvitova, Sara Errani Upset
It was a disappointing day at the 2013 Brisbane International as big names fell or withdrew. The biggest was world #2 Maria Sharapova, who was forced to withdraw with a collarbone injury. This is the same injury that caused her to pull out of a recently scheduled exhibition in South Korea. With Masha, it’s always … Continue reading
Petra Kvitova, Serena Williams Advance In First Round Of 2013 Brisbane International
Just how short is the tennis off-season? So short that the 2013 season starts in 2012. As expected, Petra Kvitova and Serena Williams started their years with routine straight set victories. The surprise of the day was Jarmila Gajdosova upsetting Roberta Vinci. Jarmila hadn’t won a match since Roland Garros and hadn’t even played a … Continue reading
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