Garbine Muguruza could be the next big star on the WTA. The 22-year old 2015 Wimbledon runner-up goes into the 2016 Australian Open ranked #3 in the world. She has the shots, size and power to give anybody a problem on a given day. However, question marks surround her injured foot. Will her movement be … Continue reading
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Fairways and Forehands 2015 WTA, JLPGA and LPGA Top 15 Year In Review: #15 Martina Hingis, Akane Iijima and Ha Na Jang
The past two years I have counted down the top 30 (2013) and top 25 (2014) players on the WTA and LPGA money lists as my year-end wrap-up. This year I am reducing the list to the top 15. However, I am adding the LPGA of Japan (JLPGA) to the countdown. For the WTA, singles, … Continue reading
Li Na, Petra Kvitova Highlight 2015 Wuhan Open Pre-Tournament Ceremonies
The 2015 Dongfeng Motor Wuhan Open is already underway. I’ll cover the winner this upcoming weekend. But before that, I’d like to take a look at the opening ceremony and player party. Notably, the highlight for me was seeing 2-time Major winner and new mommy, Li Na, acting as a host for the event. The … Continue reading
Roland Garros 2015 Day 10: Ana Ivanovic, Lucie Safarova Book Bottom Half Semifinals
I left off yesterday with my top 4 favorites (Madison Keys, Petra Kvitova, Maria Sharapova and Simona Halep) ousted from Roland Garros 2015 but moving on with other favorites Ana Ivanovic and Garbine Muguruza. Well, Garbine is gone. And based on how Lucie Safarova is playing at the moment I’m a little worried about Ana … Continue reading
Li Na To Have Life Story Made Into Movie By Award Winning Director Peter Chan
Pioneering tennis champion Li Na is set to have her life story made into a movie by award winning director Peter Chan. The 2-time Major winner had a rocky road to tennis stardom, clashing with the Chinese state run tennis federation. Only by breaking free from that system was she able to fully realize her … Continue reading
Li Na, Novak Djokovic Win At 2015 Laureus World Sports Awards
It was a good night for tennis at the 2015 Laureus World Sports Awards. Chinese sports pioneer Li Na accepted the Laureus Academy Exceptional Achievement Award. She retired last year, but was presented the award for her career, in which she set several “first ever” achievements for an Asian and/or Chinese tennis player in singles. … Continue reading
2015 Australian Open Day 1: Maria Sharapova, Simona Halep Survive First Day Upsets, Ana Ivanovic, Angelique Kerber Do Not; Li Na Announces Pregnancy
It was a bloody Monday on the women’s singles side of the 2015 Australian Open on day 1. Seeds were falling all over the place. But through it all, two possible contenders made their way through as Simona Halep and Maria Sharapova both advanced in straight sets. The Romanian Halep is looking to build on … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova, Petra Kvitova, Simona Halep, Eugenie Bouchard and Ana Ivanovic Ready For 2015 Australian Open
Coming off a title at the 2015 Brisbane International, there’s a lot in play for Maria Sharapova as she starts her campaign at the 2015 Australian Open. She’ll be looking for her 6th career Major and 2nd trophy in Melbourne. Depending on certain scenarios, she could even retake the world #1 ranking. In fact, Simona … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 2014 Top 25 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #5 Li Na and So Yeon Ryu
Like 2013, this year I will do a countdown of the top money list leaders from both the WTA and LPGA. Last year I did the top 30, but this year I will do the top 25. Note that as of this post, the retired Li Na has been removed from the WTA website money … Continue reading
2014 WTA Finals Pre-Tournament Interviews
One the eve of the main draw starting play at the 2014 WTA Finals (as opposed to the new rising stars event at the WTA Finals), the Elite Eight sat down for a few quick words before the competition. In addition to Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Petra Kvitova, Simona Halep, Eugenie Bouchard, Agnieszka Radwanska, Ana … Continue reading
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