WTA Wrap-Up 5.4.2014: Former British #1 Elena Baltacha Passes Away At 30; Carla Suarez Navarro Wins First WTA Singles Title; Play Underway In Madrid

It is with great sadness that I start this WTA wrap-up by acknowledging the passing of Elena Baltacha. The former British #1 player, who reached her WTA career high ranking of #49 in 2010, lost her battle with liver cancer. She was 30 years old. At 19, Elena was diagnosed with primary sclerosing cholangitis, an … Continue reading →

Many Questions For Venus Williams As She Returns To Tennis At 2012 Fed Cup

Venus Williams has nothing to prove to anybody. Just in singles, she’s a 5-time Wimbledon champion, a 7-time Major winner overall and even won a Gold Medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. They should already have her space at the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, Rhode Island ready. But there … Continue reading →

Venus Williams Withdraws From 2011 US Open With Auto-Immune Disease

Just shortly prior to a scheduled 2nd round match with Sabine Lisicki, Venus Williams shocked all covering the event by withdrawing from the 2011 US Open. She showed up this morning to the National Tennis Center. Shortly afterwards, the news came of her withdrawal. Since has since left the grounds. Certainly, I wish all the … Continue reading →