Petra Kvitova Advances To 2012 New Haven Open Final; Caroline Wozniacki Win Streak Ends With Injury Retirement

I thought there were a lot of reasons Caroline Wozniacki’s unbeaten streak would end at the New Haven Open at Yale this year. Petra Kvitova was one of those reasons. Another was Caroline not playing at the level she had been in past events. Although she didn’t advance, Agnieszka Radwanska was also a reason. But … Continue reading →

Former Russian #1s Maria Sharapova and Dinara Safina Show Best Form of the Year In Third Round Of 2011 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells

Maria Sharapova and Dinara Safina are the only two Russian WTA players to-date that have been ranked #1 in singles. But that seems like another lifetime ago as both have fallen far short of former glory in recent years. Sharapova, while showing signs of life in 2010, had not started 2011 as well as she … 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 →

Ana Ivanovic Battles Past Jill Craybas At 2011 Pattaya Open; Maria Kirilenko Upset

In a match that had a lot more drama than I would have expected, for a few reasons, second-seeded Ana Ivanovic defeated Jill Craybas in three sets 4-6 6-1 7-5. There was a 40 minute delay just three games into the match due to a power outage. After returning and losing the first set, Ana … Continue reading →