I don’t know if Garbine Muguruza will successfully defend her title at the 2016 China Open, but she was certainly a winner on the red carpet, as all the ladies of the WTA were. Play has already started at this event, with Venus Williams, Carla Suarez Navarro and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova all being first round seeded … Continue reading
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Wimbledon 2015 Day 6: Jelena Jankovic Upsets Defending Champion Petra Kvitova; Garbine Muguruza Upsets Angelique Kerber
It’s been 7 years since Jelena Jankovic was ranked #1 in the world on the WTA singles rankings. She hasn’t reached the quarterfinals of a Major since 2013 and hasn’t reached a Major semifinal since 2010. Her last WTA singles title came in February 2013. Despite an inspired run to the 2015 Indian Wells final, … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 2014 Top 25 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #19 Jelena Jankovic and Angela Stanford
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
2014 BNP Paribas Open At Indian Wells 2nd Round Wrap-Up: Li Na, Maria Sharapova Advance
One day after a hobbled Victoria Azarenka was sent packing in straight sets by American Lauren Davis, the rest of the top seeds (save for Angelique Kerber) restored ordered to the draw at the 2014 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. Entering the first of back to back “mini Majors” as the top seed, Li … Continue reading
2014 Australian Open Women’s Singles Second Round Thoughts: Maria Sharapova Survives, Players Try To Beat The Heat
With the heat at dangerous levels, the second round of the 2014 Australian Open women’s singles draw concluded with the top 4 seeds still on track for the semis…barely. Karin Knapp looked to spoil the party by upsetting 3rd seed Maria Sharapova. But in the end, Masha showed the heart that has made her a … Continue reading
Australian Open First Round Women’s Singles Thoughts: Top Four Seeds Move On, Sara Errani and Venus Williams Move Out
With the first round of women’s singles completed at the 2014 Australian Open, I just had a few early thoughts. As expected, the top 4 seeds, Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka, Maria Sharapova and Li Na all advanced. I was especially impressed with Li Na handling Ana Konjuh 2 and love. Konjuh is a player we … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova Opens Season With A Win At 2014 Brisbane International; Jelena Jankovic Also Advances
Admittedly, winning an opening round match at the 2014 Brisbane International isn’t a sign that Maria Sharapova is ready to get back to winning Majors, but the first step has to be taken to get to later steps. At the very least, it was good to see Masha back on the court in a real … Continue reading
2013 TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships Draw Ceremony
This year’s WTA Great Eight have gathered in Istanbul, Turkey for the 2013 TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships. Unfortunately, injury has prevented Maria Sharapova from being among the ladies who will compete for the tour championship title. However, even were Masha here all eyes would still be on Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka. Those two … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova Withdraws From 2013 WTA Championships; Jelena Jankovic Withdraws From 2013 Japan Women’s Open
It was a bummer of a day for tennis fans like myself who are fond of both Maria Sharapova and Jelena Jankovic as they both withdrew from upcoming events. The more serious withdrawal is from Masha. Due to a lingering shoulder injury, Sharapova will not play in the year-ending 2013 TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships … Continue reading
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