Victoria Azarenka Has Opportunity To Make Her Claim As Tennis’ Best Against Serena Williams In 2013 US Open Final

Serena Williams has only lost 4 matches all year. I’ve watched them all, few as they are. The Australian Open loss to Sloane Stephens is, in my opinion, mitigated by the fact that Serena wasn’t 100%. Serena should have defeated Sabine Lisicki at Wimbledon, up 3-0 in the final set. However, Sabine showed true grit … 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 →

Li Na, Victoria Azarenka Win Thrillers On Day 9 Of 2013 US Open

On a day when Serena Williams blew out Carla Suarez Navarro, the other two women’s winners, Li Na and Victoria Azarenka, had to go the distance to overcome strong challengers. Li Na probably should have defeated Ekaterina Makarova in straight sets, but give Makarova credit. She came back from a break down in the second … 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 →

Li Na, Sloane Stephens Advance On Day 5 Of 2013 US Open

Although it pained me to see Laura Robson exit the 2013 US Open, the consolation is that another one of my favorites, Li Na, was the one who bounced her out. Li Na is probably the player I look at if there is a darkhorse contender this year. Clearly, Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka are … 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 →