After her 6-1 2-6 6-4 third round victory over Timea Babos at the 2016 US Open, there was a look on the faces of Simona Halep and her coach, Darren Cahill. I don’t know what they were thinking, but it sure seemed neither was pleased. Was it relief? Concern? Whatever it was, the #5 seed … Continue reading
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Maria Sharapova, Eugenie Bouchard Advance On Day 1 Of Australian Open; Caroline Wozniacki Upset
Maria Sharapova and Eugenie Bouchard are certainly two of the biggest names in women’s tennis. However, I don’t know how many people are picking either to go deep at the 2016 Australian Open. Serena Williams is the obvious choice to win it all and Victoria Azarenka is the fashionable choice as an alternate pick. But … Continue reading
2015 WTA Top 5 Leaders 3.23.2015; Simona Halep Moves Up To 2nd On Money List Following Indian Wells Title
Simona Halep’s big win at the 2015 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells has propelled the world #3 to 2nd place on the WTA Tour Money List at this early stage of the season. The 23-year old Romanian star also has the season tournament titles lead at 3. It’s only March, but look out for … 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
Petra Kvitova, Caroline Wozniacki Advance On Day 2 Of 2013 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
After the first day of the 2013 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships saw upsets of Sloane Stephens and Laura Robson, ordered was restored by Petra Kvitova and Caroline Wozniacki, who both advanced in straight sets. With Victoria Azarenka withdrawing from the tournament with an injury, it looks like Serena Williams’ tournament to win or lose. … Continue reading
Ana Ivanovic Wins In First Round Of 2013 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships; Sloane Stephens, Laura Robson Upset
Ana Ivanovic opened her 2013 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships with a 6-3 7-6 (5) victory over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. Ana was cruising up 6-3 4-0 when the wheels almost came off. Pavlyuchenkova battled from 0-4 down in the 2nd set to force a tiebreak. As a longtime Ivanovic fan, I have unfortunately seen her steal … Continue reading
Time To Make A Statement: Victoria Azarenka Breezes Through 2013 Brisbane International Quarterfinals, Now Takes On Serena Williams
This is the semifinal match most tennis fans wanted to see at the 2013 Brisbane International. For Victoria Azarenka, it is a chance to finish what she couldn’t in the 2012 US Open women’s singles final. Granted, Brisbane isn’t the US Open or the Australian Open. But Serena Williams has pretty much humbled Maria Sharapova. … Continue reading
Yaroslava Shvedova Wins Historic Golden Set In Third Round Of Wimbledon 2012; Petra Kvitova Heating Up
In the Roland Garros 2012 final, Sara Errani finished the tournament on the wrong side of history, as she was the opponent when Maria Sharapova recorded her career Grand Slam. I would say she would prefer that to the history she was on the wrong side of in the third round of Wimbledon 2012. The … Continue reading
Yaroslava Shvedova Knocks Defending Champion Li Na Out Of Roland Garros 2012; Maria Sharapova Advances In Three Sets
Wow. Now that’s the way to end a match emphatically. Yaroslava Shvedova trailed 2011 Roland Garros champion Li Na 3-6 2-2 when she absolutely caught fire, winning the final 10 games of the match to pull off a shocking 3-6 6-2 6-0 upset. Shvedova is a two-time Major winner in doubles with Vania King, but … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova, Victoria Azarenka Advance In First Round Of 2012 Mutua Madrid Open
From the red clay of Stuttgart to the blue clay of Madrid, Maria Sharapova continued her strong play in the first round of the 2012 Mutua Madrid Open by routing Irina-Camelia Begu, 6-0 6-3. Most importantly, Masha brought her strong service game with her. Both players had 79% first serve percentages, but that means a … Continue reading
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