Sabine Stuns Serena! Lisicki Upsets Williams At Wimbledon 2013

This is why they don’t hand out trophies at the beginning of tournaments. With most tennis experts and prognosticators treating a Serena Williams ladies singles title at Wimbledon 2013 as a foregone conclusion, big-serving Sabine Lisicki blew up that narrative with a 6-2 1-6 6-4 upset victory over the defending champion. The shock wave rippled … Continue reading →

Sabine Lisicki Powers Past Samantha Stosur On Day 6 Of Wimbledon 2013; Sets Up Showdown With Serena Williams

Going into Saturday’s matches at Wimbledon 2013, Serena Williams led the ladies singles draw in unreturnable serves, which measures aces plus serves that the opponents get their racquets on but don’t get back into play. That statistic should surprise nobody as Serena’s serve is one of the best shots, if not the best outright, in … 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 →

Laura Robson Upsets Maria Kirilenko In First Round Of Wimbledon 2013; Serena Williams Rolls

Much has been made over the years of Tim Henman’s, and now Andy Murray’s, quest to become the first British male to win a Wimbledon singles title since Fred Perry in 1936. At least Andy broke the overall dry spell in Major singles by winning the 2012 US Open. On the ladies side, the drought … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova, Ana Ivanovic Advance In Third Round Of 2013 Sony Open

Things looked a little dicey for Maria Sharapova in the first set of her match with countrywoman Elena Vesnina in the third round of the 2013 Sony Open. Masha was sloppy while Vesnina had opportunities to seize the match. Unfortunately for Elena, once she didn’t capitalize on her opportunities, Masha reclaimed control, won the first … 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, Agnieszka Radwanska Survive On Day 5 Of 2013 BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells)

Sometimes along the way to a tournament win, top seeds have to survive a  surprising challenge from a lower ranked player. So it was on day 5 of the 2013 BNP Paribas Open as many top seeds were made to work a little harder than fans and media might have suspected. On a day when … 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, Maria Sharapova Advance On Day 3 Of 2013 BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells)

Welcome back to America, Petra Kvitova! I say this especially in relation to Petra because she has had her ups and downs playing in the United States. The biggest problem for her is her asthma flaring up when she comes here, which affects her play. This has led to some inexplicable losses to players nowhere … Continue reading →

Li Na, Victoria Azarenka Win Semifinal Matches At 2013 Australian Open

That was impressive. I knew Li Na could beat Maria Sharapova. We all did. But given how Masha was absolutely crushing her opposition, setting records for fewest games lost as the rounds progressed, it appeared that Li Na would need no less than her best tennis to overcome Sharapova in a contest between the two … Continue reading →