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 →

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 →

Kim Clijsters Rolls In First Round Of 2012 Brisbane International; Daniela Hantuchova Upsets 8th Seed Dominika Cibulkova

Former world #1 Kim Clijsters took the first step back in yet another comeback with a convincing 6-1 6-4 victory over 47th ranked Simona Halep in the first round of the 2012 Brisbane International. Breaking Halep 4 times, including a critical break after Halep broke Kim to even the 2nd set 4-4, 4-time Major winner … Continue reading →

Defending Champion Andy Roddick Thru To Second Round Of Brisbane International, Samantha Stosur Also Advances In Women’s Draw

Defending champion and #2 seed Andy Roddick won his first round match against Marinko Matosevic of Australia 6-3 6-2 in relatively easy fashion. Although Andy “only” had five aces, as usual he dominated in his service games, winning 77 percent of points. An easy time was not had by top women’s seed Samantha Stosur, who took … Continue reading →