Let me get this out of the way early. Laura Robson defeating Venus Williams at the 2013 Internazionali BNL d’Italia (Rome) is not an upset; not in May 2013. In 2010, maybe…but now, Laura Robson is a young gun on the rise while Venus, a Hall of Fame player for so long, is a shadow … Continue reading
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Melanie Oudin Wins First WTA Singles Title At Birmingham 2012
Since Melanie Oudin announced herself to the tennis world with an improbable run to 2009 US Open quarterfinals as a 17-year old wildcard she has struggled to bring to fruition the promise she demonstrated on the Flushing Meadow hardcourts.It seemed that upsetting Elena Dementieva and Maria Sharapova at that US Open would be the singles … Continue reading
Melanie Oudin and Jack Sock Team Up For 2011 US Open Mixed Double Title
Congratulations to the American mixed doubles team of Melanie Oudin and Jack Sock on their title at the 2011 US Open. They defeated doubles star Gisela Dulko and Eduardo Schwank, 7-6 (4) 4-6 10-8. The last set is not 10 games to 8. In the mixed doubles draw, if they split the first two sets … Continue reading
9/11 Flag Feature At 2011 BNP Paribas Open At Indian Wells
In this year that marks the 10th anniversary of 9/11, the BNP Paribas Open At Indian Wells is the official California sponsor of the 9/11 Flag. Interesting that it was originally stitched back together by tornado survivors in Greenburg, Kansas. We all stand as one, hopefully, despite our different ideas and political inclinations.
Kim Clijsters, Jelena Jankovic, Ana Ivanovic, Vera Zvonareva Roll In Second Round Of BNP Paribas at Indian Wells; Petra Kvitova Falls
On the first two days of the 2011 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells unseeded players had success as the top players received byes into the second round. Of note to me were wins by Americans Melanie Oudin and Coco Vandeweghe, as well as Acapulco champion Gisela Dulko. But reality came crashing down as the … Continue reading
Mattek-Sands, Oudin, Vandeweghe Open 2011 BNP Paribas With Wins; Schnyder, King Ousted
American Bethanie Mattek-Sands advanced to the second round of the 2011 BNP Paribas Open with a 6-4 6-4 victory over Vera Dushevina of Russia. Bethanie will need to tighten her serve moving forward. In the 20 games played in this match, there were 12 breaks of serve, 7 against Dushevina and 5 against Mattek-Sands. That … Continue reading
Melanie Oudin-Locks Of Love
This was done before the 2010 US Open. Locks of Love provides wigs for children who have lost their hair due to medical conditions.
American and Belgian Fed Cup Team Press Conferences
A dilemma for me in this Fed Cup match. Of course, I want to root for the USA. On the other hand, Kim Clijsters of Belgium is my favorite player. Which way to go…which way to go…
United States Fed Cup Team Ready To Take On Kim Clijsters, Yanina Wickmayer and Belgium
American Fed Cup member Bethanie Mattek-Sands is confident going into their match-up with a powerful Belgian team led by Australian Open champion Kim Clijsters and Yanina Wickmayer. The USA leads Belgium 5-1 in Fed Cup matches, but there are no Williams sisters in this match-up and Belgium has one of their strongest teams, even without … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova Ends Contract With Prince, Said To Sign With HEAD; Melanie Oudin Signs With Wilson
Former #1-ranked Maria Sharapova has ended her professional relationship with Prince racquets. It is said that she has, or will be, signing a new contract with HEAD. Masha has been playing with Prince racquets since she was nine-years old. Melanie Oudin was already using a Wilson racquet, but will now add apparel and sneakers to … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 