How I’ll Remember Maria Sharapova’s Tennis Career

Before I even start, if you are a person who is going to just rip Maria Sharapova, this blog entry is not for you. Her career does include a suspension, and that must be acknowledged, but I am here to be fair. I haven’t blogged in a very long time, due to many personal crises. … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova Joins Other Legends Of Tennis At WTT Smash Hits Charity Event

On a night when legendary tennis players Billie Jean King, John McEnroe and Martina Navratilova were on the court, along with stars Andy Roddick and Mark Philippoussis, all eyes were on Maria Sharapova at the 2016 World Team Tennis Smash Hits Charity Event in Las Vegas.  Still banned from WTA events due to her ITF … Continue reading →

Australian Open First Round Women’s Singles Thoughts: Top Four Seeds Move On, Sara Errani and Venus Williams Move Out

With the first round of women’s singles completed at the 2014 Australian Open, I just had a few early thoughts. As expected, the top 4 seeds, Serena Williams, Victoria Azarenka, Maria Sharapova and Li Na all advanced. I was especially impressed with Li Na handling Ana Konjuh 2 and love. Konjuh is a player we … Continue reading →

Victoria Azarenka, Ana Ivanovic, Samantha Stosur, Maria Sharapova Set For 2012 China Open

As the WTA season winds down, there are still a few great tournaments, including this week’s 2012 China Open. I am always amazed at the great reception WTA players…and in golf, LPGA players…receive when they go to play in Asian countries like South Korea, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and China. Sometimes I think the LPGA players … Continue reading →

Kim Clijsters Plays Last Career Singles Match At 2012 US Open, Falls In Second Round

Eventually, everybody has to say goodbye. For 4-time Major singles champion Kim Clijsters, the desire to move on to the next phase of her life convinced her that the 2012 US Open was the right time to bid farewell to the WTA Tour. In the second round, against up and coming Laura Robson, the clock … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova Launches Candy Line, Sugarpova

Career Grand Slam Tennis Champion Maria Sharapova  launched her new candy line Sugarpova at Henri Bendel in New York City. Masha is the highest paid female athlete in the world, with several high profile endorsements. However, this marks the first time she will actually be the head of the company producing the product with all … Continue reading →

Serena Williams Golden At 2012 London Olympics; Maria Sharapova Takes Silver, Victoria Azarenka Takes Bronze

If it had been a fight they would have stopped it. I’ve been sick the past few days and missed covering the semis and am late covering the final of the 2012 London Olympics Tennis competition. But nothing like the sick beatdown Serena administered to Maria Sharapova in the final. I thought her brushing aside … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova Completes Career Grand Slam With 2012 Roland Garros Title

Shoulder surgery. A rebuilt serve. A long climb back filled with doubters and shake your head losses. All of those things were washed away as Maria Sharapova fell to her knees on the terre battue of Roland Garros and lifted her hands toward the heavens, her comeback story reaching its fruition. Masha completed her career … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova, Andrea Petkovic Strong On Day Two Of Rome 2011

On paper, the matchup between Russian stars Maria Sharapova and Ekaterina Makarova had the makings of a potential upset. Maria would have none of that talk, and dismantled Makarova 6-1 6-1. It was a tale of two themes, neither one good for Makarova. First, Maria was sharp on her groundies and serves. She was punishing … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova, Li Na Advance At 2011 Mutua Madrid Open; Andrea Petkovic Upset

Maria Sharapova used her powerful serve and all-court coverage to defeat dangerous lefty and fellow Russian Ekaterina Makarova at the 2011 Mutua Madrid Open, 6-3 3-6 6-1. Although Maria didn’t have a lot of aces, and in fact had more double faults (6) than aces (5), she served 77% on first serves, often hitting service … Continue reading →