One More Chance For Victoria Azarenka To Defend #1 Ranking In 2012 Versus Serena Williams

No matter what happens in the 2012 US Open women’s singles final, Victoria Azarenka will still be the #1 ranked player in the world at the conclusion. However, if she loses…especially if Serena blows her off the court…her ranking will be meaningless. And she and others who support the computer rankings can argue whatever they … Continue reading →

Ana Ivanovic Reaches Quarterfinals Of 2012 US Open, To Face Serena Williams

Let’s start with the good news for Ana Ivanovic. By defeating Tsvetana Pironkova 6-0 6-4 at the 2012 US Open, she reaches her first US Open quarterfinal. By doing so, she has now reached at least the quarterfinals of all 4 Majors. The bad news is that up next is Serena Williams, who vaporized Andrea … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova Escapes Upset, Moves On To 2012 US Open Quarterfinals; Defending Champion Samantha Stosur Ends Laura Robson’s Upset Run

I am not surprised by the rollercoaster ride Maria Sharapova and Nadia Petrova took us on in their fourth round match at the 2012 US Open. In my last post about Masha, I said that I could foresee a 1 and 1 win for Sharapova or a 3-set war that could go either way. We … Continue reading →

Ana Ivanovic Outlasts Sloane Stephens In 3 Sets At 2012 US Open; Kim Clijsters Career Ends With Mixed Doubles Loss

For the second straight year Ana Ivanovic was matched against up and coming Sloane Stephens at the 2012 US Open and for the second year the former #1 Ana moves on. However, unlike last year’s straight set win, Sloane pushed Ana the distance this time, making the former Roland Garros champion really work for her … Continue reading →

Laura Robson Follows Up Win Over Kim Clijsters By Taking Out Li Na In Third Round Of 2012 US Open; Maria Sharapova Keeps Rolling

Barring another comeback down the line, Laura Robson will go down as the answer to the question of who beat Kim Clijsters in her last professional singles match. But don’t look know, Laura is working on being much more than that. Following her defeat of Kimmie, Robson took out the #9 seed Li Na 6-4 … Continue reading →