Before the action gets underway at Wimbledon 2017, some of the brightest stars of the WTA stepped out at the pre-tournament players party. I’ve missed American Sloane Stephens while she was out injured. It was just great to see her on the purple carpet. Ditto for Laura Robson. I hope they both work their way … Continue reading
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WTA Stars Glow At Wimbledon 2016 Pre-Tournament Party
It seems like it was only a few weeks ago that the tennis world crowned a new Major champion in Garbine Muguruza at Roland Garros 2016. Well, it seems that way because it actually was only a few weeks ago. Even with the extra week added this year in between Roland Garros and Wimbledon 2016, … Continue reading
2015 WTA Pre-Wimbledon Party
Taking a break today from the Aegon International to highlight the 2015 WTA Pre-Wimbledon Party. It’s always nice to see the ladies let their hair down and relax before the games begin. Last year, Petra Kvitova won the ladies singles title, defeating Eugenie Bouchard in the final. This year, Serena Williams enters Wimbledon with the … 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
Maria Sharapova 2015 Pre-Australian Open; Ball Kids Photoshoot, Tag Heuer Event, First Hit On Rod Laver Arena
Although there are WTA events in Sydney and Hobart this week, much of the attention of the tennis world is focused on looking ahead to the first Major of the season next week, the Australian Open. One of the top players going into Melbourne will be Maria Sharapova. There are a lot of storylines in … Continue reading
Caroline Wozniacki, Sloane Stephens and Coco Vandeweghe Among Stars At 2015 ASB Classic Players Party
With the 2015 WTA season underway, let the parties begin! In Auckland, the players came out to shine at the 2015 ASB Classic Players Party. Headlined by Caroline Wozniacki, I’m also interested in seeing my fellow Americans get their season started, particularly Sloane Stephens and Coco Vandeweghe. Who is going to be the next American … Continue reading
WTA Stars Step Out In Style For Wimbledon 2014 Pre-Tournament Party
Before the action starts at Wimbledon 2014, the stars of women’s tennis stepped out at the WTA Pre-Tournament party. The event was presented by Dubai Duty Free, Virgin and Porsche. One of Porsche’s brand ambassadors, Maria Sharapova, comes into the fortnight fresh off of her 5th Major, Roland Garros 2014. Can she transition quickly and … Continue reading
WTA’s Victoria Azarenka Attends Grammys With Boyfriend DJ Redfoo
2-time Major winner Victoria Azarenka was on hand at the 2014 Grammys with her boyfriend Redfoo. The DJ and rapper is part of the group LMFAO. He is the son of Motown founder Berry Gordy. Redfoo’s real name is Stefan Kendal Gordy. His father, mother and Redfoo are all tennis fanatics. Monica Seles and Boris … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 2013 Top 30 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #2 Victoria Azarenka and Suzann Pettersen
Instead of a year in review focusing on overall achievements, I thought this time I’d do a countdown of the top 30 money list leaders from the WTA and LPGA. For the WTA, singles, doubles and mixed are combined for this top 30. Number 2 on the money list from each tour are Victoria Azarenka … Continue reading
Marion Bartoli, Andy Murray Feted At Wimbledon 2013 Winners Ball
You have to think it was an especially jubilant Winners Ball at Wimbledon 2013. Andy Murray ended the 77 year drought of British Gentlemen’s Singles champions with his straight set defeat of Novak Djokovic. Nole is my favorite male player, but for the first time I was actually rooting against my favorite in a tennis … Continue reading
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