The parties keep on going prior to the 2015 US Open. Maria Sharapova highlighted the American Express Rally on the River while Serena and Venus sparkled at the Taste of Tennis. They were joined by fellow players Simona Halep, Victoria Azarenka, Eugenie Bouchard, Monica Puig, John Isner, Elena Vesnina among others. I love seeing the … Continue reading
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WTA Wrap-Up 2.15.2015: Daniela Hantuchova Wins Third Thailand Title; Andrea Petkovic Captures Antwerp Crown
Just a quick little mini-post to congratulate Daniela Hantuchova and Andrea Petkovic on their titles this week. Daniela won the 2015 PTT Thailand Open, her third singles title in Pattaya. She took home the big trophy in 2011 and 2012 as well. It’s her 7th WTA singles title and first since the 2013 AEGON Classic. … Continue reading
So Yeon Ryu Wins 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open
She didn’t quite eclipse Annika Sorenstam’s LPGA record 27-under, but South Korea’s So Yeon Ryu shattered the tournament record of 18-under by shooting a four day score of 23-under to win the 2014 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open. On day one it was Na Yeon Choi that went out early and threw down the gauntlet with … Continue reading
Michelle Wie, Lucy Li, Shanshan Feng & Azahara Munoz Ready For 2014 US Women’s Open
Michelle Wie is having a terrific 2014 LPGA season. Coming into the US Women’s Open, she is 2nd on the money list, in scoring average, greens in regulation and the Race to the CME Globe. Michelle is also 3rd in top 10 percentage and Rolex Player of the Year. In April, Wie won the LPGA … Continue reading
WTA Rankings 3.17.2014: Flavia Pennetta On The Move After BNP Paribas Open Title
Flavia Pennetta moved up both the WTA singles and money list rankings following her title at the 2014 BNP Paribas Open. At #12 in singles, she is now 2 places shy of her career best ranking of #10, which she achieved in 2009. Also rising to a career high is Simona Halep, who cracked the … Continue reading
2014 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells Champions: Flavia Pennetta, Novak Djokovic, Peng Shuai & Hsieh Su-Wei and The Bryan Brothers
At the moment, the American sports mainstream associates the number 76 with losing. For example, how many more games will the Philadelphia 76ers lose to close out the season? Or, have the Philadelphia 76ers taken the concept of tanking to its most absurd level? As someone who grew up in Philadelphia, I am pleased that … Continue reading
2014 BNP Paribas Open At Indian Wells Semifinal Wrap-Up: Li Na Falls To Flavia Pennetta; Agnieszka Radwanska Advances
“59 errors is a lot. Will her next opponent, Flavia Pennetta, be able to make her pay for sloppy play?” That’s what I wrote about Li Na’s play in the quarterfinals against Dominika Cibulkova. She was advancing through the draw at the 2014 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, but not without erratic play that … Continue reading
2014 BNP Paribas Open At Indian Wells Quarterfinals Wrap-Up: Li Na, Agnieszka Radwanska, Simona Halep and Flavia Pennetta Reach Semis
For all of the upsets and surprises at the 2014 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, at the end of the day the top 2 seeds, Li Na and Agnieszka Radwanska, are still in the draw and heading to the semifinals. They will be joined by Simona Halep and Flavia Pennetta. Halep is one of … Continue reading
2014 BNP Paribas Open At Indian Wells Fourth Round Wrap-Up: Simona Halep Edges Eugenie Bouchard; Dominika Cibulkova Continues Strong Play
I anticipated a hotly contested match between upstarts Simona Halep and Eugenie Bouchard at the 2014 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. That’s exactly what they delivered. Early on, it didn’t look good for the Canadian as Genie came out very much off her game. She double faulted twice in the first game of the … Continue reading
2014 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells 3rd Round Wrap-Up: Eugenie Bouchard and Simona Halep Advance To Set Up Showdown Of Rising Stars; Maria Sharapova Upset By Camila Giorgi
Round 3 of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells saw two rising stars of the tour, Eugenie Bouchard and Simona Halep, advance to set up an intriguing 4th round match-up. When she’s on, Simona Halep is one of the best shot makers on tour. However, in her match against Lucie Safarova, Simona was … Continue reading
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