The WTA rang in the first week of the season with three champions; Julia Goerges in Auckland, Aryna Sabalenka in Shenzhen and Karolina Pliskova in Brisbane. All were fantastic in winning, although one has to feel for Lesia Tsurenko who was 3 points away from upsetting Pliskova before the former world #1 fought back to … Continue reading
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Simona Halep, Elina Svitolina and Julia Goerges Start 2018 WTA Season With Title Runs
World number one Simona Halep ensured that she would sit atop the WTA rankings for a little longer at least by opening her 2018 season with a singles title at the Shenzhen Open. But not only did she win her 16th WTA singles title, she also added her first WTA doubles title with country woman … Continue reading
WTA Wrap-Up 1.10.2016: Victoria Azarenka (Brisbane), Sloane Stephens (Auckland) and Agnieszka Radwanska (Shenzhen) Open 2016 Season With Titles
Coming back from injury in 2015, former world #1 Victoria Azarenka had, by her standard, a bit of an underwhelming season. She reached a final at Doha, but the year was not indicative of what she can accomplish when fit and focused. Maybe 2016 will be the year tennis fans see the rebirth of Vika. … Continue reading
Roland Garros 2015 Day 5: Victoria Azarenka Wins, Sets Up Third Round Showdown With Serena Williams; Madison Keys Advances
This is the one tennis fans have been waiting to see ever since the women’s draw was created. If there is to be any upset of Serena Williams early in Roland Garros 2015, it was most likely to come via her third round match with Victoria Azarenka. The 27th seeded (that seems weird to say … Continue reading
2015 Australian Open Day 5: Eugenie Bouchard, Maria Sharapova Advance
Eugenie Bouchard moved past Twirlgate to keep rolling along down under at the 2015 Australian Open. After being pushed early by the very capable Caroline Garcia, Genie found her way and finished with a flourish, 7-5 6-0. Bouchard’s big 2014 began in Melbourne as she was the only player to reach at least the semifinals … Continue reading
2014 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix First Round Wrap-Up: Ana Ivanovic Cruises; Maria Sharapova Survives
Two ladies came into the 2014 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix (Stuttgart) off of tournament victories. Andrea Petkovic won in Charleston while Ana Ivanovic took the title in Monterrey. Only Ana would make it through the first round in Stuttgart. Ivanovic was impressive in taking out the dangerous Sabine Lisicki in front of her home country … Continue reading
WTA Wrap-Up 4.20.2014: Donna Vekic Wins BMW Malaysian Open; Czech Republic and Germany Advance To Fed Cup Final
In 2012, Donna Vekic reached her first WTA level singles final at the Tashkent Open while only 15 years old. Unfortunately, she would lose to Irina-Camelia Begu. Keep in mind though, it was a great learning experience for a 15 year old player. In 2013, a 16 year old Donna Vekic earned a second chance … Continue reading
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
Laura Robson Advances In First Round Of 2013 Mutua Madrid Open; Sloane Stephens Ousted
I haven’t highlighted Laura Robson in a little while, and it was looking as if I might not this time either after she dropped the first set against Magdalena Rybarikova her opening round match at the 2013 Mutua Madrid Open. But the young British up and comer recovered to win 6-7 (4) 6-2 6-2. Somehow, … Continue reading
Ana Ivanovic, Victoria Azarenka Advance On Day 4 Of 2013 BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells)
Taylor Thompson is one of a handful of promising up and coming American female tennis players that includes Sloane Stephens, Christina McHale and Madison Keys, among others. However, on Day 4 of the 2013 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells she was given a lesson in experience from former world #1 Ana Ivanovic, 6-1 6-2. … Continue reading
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