Fairways and Forehands 2013 Top 30 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #29 Jodi Ewart Shadoff and Nadia Petrova

Instead of a year in review focusing on overall achievements, I thought this time I’d do a countdown of the top 30 money list leaders from the WTA and LPGA. For the WTA, singles, doubles and mixed are combined for this top 30. Number 29 on the money list from each tour are Jodi Ewart … Continue reading →

WTA Wrap-Up 1.12.2013: Elena Vesnina (Hobart), Agnieszka Radwanska (Sydney)

One of the biggest thrills I get when I watch sports, particularly tennis and the LPGA, is when a player breaks through to win their first event. That’s particularly true if there was a level of expectation surrounding that player. I remember the joy in seeing Natalie Gulbis and Michelle Wie finally win their first … Continue reading →

Caroline Wozniacki To Face Svetlana Kuznetsova In 2011 Dubai Final

I am a bit down that Jelena Jankovic lost to Caroline Wozniacki 7-5 6-3 in the semifinal of the 2011 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championship, but it was a very good tournament for Jelena. Also, I like Caroline, too…so I’m not terribly bummed, but I just like Jelena more. This loss stings a bit because … Continue reading →