The one problem I always seem to run into with being a fan of so many players is that inevitably…repeatedly…they will play each other. I am thrilled to see Laura Robson and Li Na both advance in round 2 of the 2013 US Open. Unfortunately, as a fan of both of them, only one of … Continue reading
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Li Na, Maria Sharapova Advance In 2nd Round Of 2013 Internazionali BNL d’Italia (Rome)
Last time we saw Li Na she was on the wrong side of an upset at the hands of Madison Keys in Madrid. The 2011 Roland Garros champion was back to her winning ways in the 2nd round of the 2013 Internazionali BNL d’Italia (Rome). Li Na took out countrywoman Zheng Jie 6-3 6-1 to … Continue reading
Caroline Wozniacki, Petra Kvitova Advance At Dubai 2013 On Day 3; Serena Williams Withdraws With Lower Back Injury
Some of the luster of the 2013 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships was lost when Victoria Azarenka withdrew citing an injury. On day 3, a little more luster dulled on this tournament when Serena Williams pulled out with a lower back injury. As a result, Marion Bartoli advances. Of course, the tournament still has great … Continue reading
Samantha Stosur Stumbles Out Of 2013 Australian Open; Ana Ivanovic Barely Stays In
Pity having the weight of an entire country’s expectations on your shoulders. I really pull a lot for Samantha Stosur. She is a terrific player when she’s on, and seems like a nice person. But under the glare of playing in her homeland of Australia, she has woefully under-performed. She has played three tournaments in … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova, Li Na, Ana Ivanovic Among WTA Stars Ready For 2012 London Olympics
In 2008, Maria Sharapova was injured and missed an opportunity to play for the Russian Olympic team. Fast forward to 4 years later and not only will she be the top player on the Russian Olympic Tennis squad, she will carry the Russian flag during the opening ceremony, one of several tennis players who will … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova Survives On Day Four Of Wimbledon 2012; Ana Ivanovic Advances
If an opponent is going to defeat Maria Sharapova these days, they had better do it in straight sets. With a 21-1 record in 3 setters since the beginning of 2011, it doesn’t matter how shaky Masha’s play might be through the first 2 sets, she owns the third. Such was the case in her … Continue reading
Christina McHale Knocks Caroline Wozniacki Out Of Eastbourne 2012 In First Round; Top 3 Seeds Out Early
“Many of the truths we cling to depend greatly on our own point of view.” – Obi-Wan Kenobi, Star War Episode VI: Return of the Jedi The first round of the AEGON International (Eastbourne) 2012 saw the fall of the top 3 seeds; Agnieszka Radwanska, Petra Kvitova and Caroline Wozniacki. Considering that Birmingham is a … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova Advances, Kim Clijsters Falls In Third Round Of 2012 Sony Ericsson Open
Sloane Stephens is one of the young American players I have my eyes on. She is fast, skilled and has a lot of potential. However, in the third round of the 2012 Sony Ericsson Open she had more on her plate than she could handle in 3-time Major winner and former world #1 Maria Sharapova. … Continue reading
Victoria Azarenka, Ana Ivanovic Advance In Second Round Of 2012 Sony Ericsson Open; Petra Kvitova Falls To Venus Williams
With a win over Michaella Krajicek in the second round of the 2012 Sony Ericsson Open, Victoria Azarenka pushed her 2012 record to 24-0. However, the 6-3 7-5 match was a bit tougher down the stretch than most anticipated. In fact, Michaella fought back from a break down at 2-4 in the second set to … Continue reading
Ana Ivanovic Wins Third Round Match At 2012 Australian Open, Sets Up Showdown With Petra Kvitova; Can Sabine Lisicki Upset Maria Sharapova?
Much like the Jelena Jankovic victory over Christina McHale in round three of the 2012 Australian Open, the win by Ana Ivanovic over Vania King, 6-3 6-4, left me conflicted. Ana, like Jelena, is one of my favorite players, but I was rooting for the American Vania as well. With the win, Ana earns a … Continue reading
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