For the fourth annual edition of my WTA and LPGA money list countdown I will focus on the dynamic dozen from each tour, the top 12 on the money lists. For the WTA, singles, doubles and mixed are combined for total earnings. Here are the #3 players for 2016: Simona Halep (WTA) and Brooke Henderson … Continue reading
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WTA Rankings 5.14.2013: Serena Wins Madrid, Maintains #1 Ranking
Sorry, I didn’t get to do it yesterday, but better late than never. Just wanted to congratulate Serena Williams on her win at the 2013 Mutua Madrid Open. She extended her dominance of Maria Sharapova. More and more, it looks like Victoria Azarenka is the one player who can challenge Serena. But for now, Serena … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova Defeats Ana Ivanovic In 2013 Mutua Madrid Open Semifinals, #1 Ranking On The Line In Final Against Serena Williams
Well, here we go again. This is the 2013 Mutua Madrid Open final a lot of people (including me) wanted to see: Maria Sharapova vs Serena Williams with the world #1 ranking on the line. If Serena wins, she maintains #1 . If Masha wins, she reclaims the top spot. The last time Masha faced … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova Moves Into Quarterfinals At 2013 Mutua Madrid Open; Ekaterina Makarova Upsets Marion Bartoli
Maria Sharapova moved into the quarterfinals of the 2013 Mutua Madrid Open with a 6-2 7-5 victory over Sabine Lisicki. Although she started well, Masha had to come back from a break down in the second set as well as double set point against her serve. But come back she did. Sharapova could be #1 … Continue reading
Ekaterina Makarova Upsets Victoria Azarenka On Day 5 Of 2013 Mutua Madrid Open; Ana Ivanovic Outlasts Laura Robson
Ekaterina Makarova showed guts and grit on day 5 of the 2013 Mutua Madrid Open, rallying from a lopsided 1st set against her and 1-3 down in the final set to upset world #3 Victoria Azarenka, 1-6 6-2 6-3. Vika came into the match at 18-0 for the year (not counting walkovers) but had not … Continue reading
Laura Robson Upsets Agnieszka Radwanska On Day 3 Of 2013 Mutua Madrid Open; Maria Sharapova Advances (and a belated congratulations to Madison Keys)
Laura Robson built on her first round win at the 2013 Mutua Madrid Open with a huge 2nd round upset of 4th seeded Agnieszka Radwanska, 6-3 6-1. Not only does this mark the first top 5 victory of Laura’s young career, but she did so by showing the amazing potential that has some tennis fans, … Continue reading
Laura Robson Advances In First Round Of 2013 Mutua Madrid Open; Sloane Stephens Ousted
I haven’t highlighted Laura Robson in a little while, and it was looking as if I might not this time either after she dropped the first set against Magdalena Rybarikova her opening round match at the 2013 Mutua Madrid Open. But the young British up and comer recovered to win 6-7 (4) 6-2 6-2. Somehow, … 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
Sorana Cirstea Upsets Marion Bartoli In First Round Of 2012 Mutua Madrid Open; Li Na, Samantha Stosur Advance
The 2012 Mutua Madrid Open started with one of the top seeds exiting early as Sorana Cirstea ousted 7th seeded Marion Bartoli, 6-7 (6) 6-4 6-3. 2011 Roland Garros semi-finalist Bartoli has not started the clay court season well, losing in Charleston (green clay) to Polona Hercog and losing in Stuttgart (red clay) to Mona … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova, Victoria Azarenka Head Strong WTA Field At 2012 Mutua Madrid Open
We have the red clay at Roland Garros, the famed terre battue. There is the green clay of Family Circle Cup, which plays differently than the red clay. Now, there is the blue clay of the Mutua Madrid Open. The organizers assure us that the blue clay will play just like the red clay. In … Continue reading
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