Following his runner-up finish at the 2016 Mutua Madrid Open, Andy Murray announced he was parting with coach Amelie Mauresmo. I am saddened to hear of the demise of this partnership, but considering the time constraints Amelie has right now, it probably was best they end amicably now. It was always going to be tough … Continue reading
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Eugenie Bouchard Off To Positive Start In 2016 Despite Hobart International Final Loss; Alize Cornet (Hobart) and Svetlana Kuznetsova (Sydney) Take Titles
It wasn’t Eugenie Bouchard’s day in the final of the 2016 Hobart International. She fell to Alize Cornet 6-1 6-2 in a one-sided match. But if one takes a step back and looks at the bigger picture, Genie’s start this season gives reason to hope for a resurgence in her game. In 2014, she was … Continue reading
Roland Garros 2015 Day 3: Petra Kvitova Escapes First Round Upset Bid, Eugenie Bouchard Does Not
Two players entered Roland Garros 2015 full of the talent to still be playing on the final weekend, but also full of question marks that could see them have a short stay in Paris. Whether Petra Kvitova makes a deep run in women’s singles in yet to be seen, but she sure came awfully close … Continue reading
2015 Mutua Madrid Open Day Four: Ana Ivanovic, Maria Sharapova Advance
After winning 4 titles in 2014 along with 2 more runners-up, it seemed like Ana Ivanovic had turned a corner and would do big things in 2015. She finished runner-up to Maria Sharapova at the 2015 Brisbane International back in January, but since then it’s been a lean year save for a semifinal in Monterrey. … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 2014 Top 25 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #23 Mo Martin and Alize Cornet
Like 2013, this year I will do a countdown of the top money list leaders from both the WTA and LPGA. Last year I did the top 30, but this year I will do the top 25. Note that as of this post, the retired Li Na has been removed from the WTA website money … Continue reading
Li Na Retirement Ceremony At 2014 China Open (Beijing)
With many of her WTA competitors around her, Li Na was bid a fond farewell at the 2014 China Open in Beijing. The Asian tennis pioneer and 2-time Major winner announced her retirement prior to the Dongfeng Motor Wuhan Open held in her hometown of Wuhan, China. She received a ceremony there, but this one … Continue reading
Wimbledon 2014 Middle Sunday Reflections
On the seventh day, they rest. As the players get a break on the traditional middle Sunday, it gives a moment to reflect on what has occured to this point at Wimbledon 2014. Some things have gone to form this fortnight, but some have not. I’ll start off with my most outstanding players of the … Continue reading
Wimbledon 2014 Day 6 Women’s Wrap Up: Alizé Cornet Upsets Serena Williams For The Second Time In 2014; Is Maria Sharapova Now The Wimbledon Favorite…Or Not?
When Frenchwoman Alizé Cornet beat Serena Williams back in February at the Dubai Duty Free Championships, that semifinal result was seen by some as a fluke. That was especially so when sister Venus Williams exacted swift revenge in the final by torching Cornet, 6-3 6-0. Sure, Serena had lost earlier at the Australian Open to … Continue reading
Wimbledon 2014 Preview: Favorites, Contenders and Darkhorses
It’s that time of the tennis year again. Wimbledon. This is maybe one of the hardest years to predict, in terms of singles winners. Normally, Serena Williams would be the overwhelming favorite on the women’s side. She’s still the favorite, but there are questions. On the men’s side, Andy Murray is the defending champion, but … Continue reading
Roland Garros 2014 Women’s Day 4 Wrap Up: Serena and Venus Williams Upset In Second Round
When the women’s singles draw for Roland Garros 2014 came out, one potential marquee match-up was a third round continuation of the sisters series between Serena and Venus Williams. While Venus possibly getting upset along the way wouldn’t have been a shock, Serena not making it would be. Both being shown the exit was unthinkable. … Continue reading
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