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 →

WTA Wrap-Up 2.2.2014; Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova Wins Open GDF Suez, Ekaterina Makarova Wins PTT Pattaya Open

Anaastasia Pavlyuchenkova won the biggest title of her career, her first Premier championship, capturing the 2014 Open GDF Suez in Paris, France. To do so, she had to defeat four seeded players in a row (Carla Suarez Navarro, Angelique Kerber, Maria Sharapova and Sara Errani), including 3 Top 10 ranked players (Kerber, Sharapova and Errani). … Continue reading →

Daniela Hantuchova vs. Vera Zvonareva, 2011 Pattaya Highlights

Big win for Daniela Hantuchova. It had been a long time since Daniela showed this kind of game.

In-Kyung Kim Fires First Round 63, Leads 2011 Honda LPGA Thailand After Round 1

South Korea’s In-Kyung Kim blasted out of the gates during the first round of the 2011 LPGA Tour season, knocking down 9 birdies against no bogeys on her way to an opening round 9-under par 63 and a 3 shot lead at the 2011 Honda LPGA Thailand. But beware In-Kyung, the red hot Yani Tseng … Continue reading →

LPGA Honda Thailand: Meet The Top 5 Ranked Players

A nice presser with the top 5 ranked players, Yani Tseng, Jiyai Shin, Suzann Pettersen, Cristie Kerr and Na Yeon Choi.

Seoul Sisters Golf Pakpicker: Honda LPGA Thailand

The Seoul Sisters Golf Forum, which focuses on Korean stars on the LPGA and abroad (hence the name “Seoul” Sisters) runs a free competition for its members to select the top 12 finisher for each LPGA tournament. Named after Se Ri Pak, the contest is called the Pakpicker. Here are my selections, plus 3 alternates, … Continue reading →

Daniela Hantuchova Wins 2011 Pattaya Open

Following the drama of her upset of two-time defending champion Vera Zvonareva in the semifinal, Danieal Hantuchova defeated Sara Errani of Italy 6-0 6-2. The buzz post-final was still centered around the Zvonareva semifinal, which Hantuchova viewed like a final. “The match with Vera was a little final I would say, but I have to … Continue reading →

Ana Ivanovic Loses To Vinci in Pattaya, Speaks To Press

It was tough for me to see Ana lose here, although I was worried after her match with Craybas.

Vera Zvonareva Continues To Win In Thailand

Two-time defending Pattaya champion and top seed Vera Zvonareva won her 12th straight match at the event, defeating Nungnadda Wannasuk 6-1 7-5, to move into the quarterfinals. In the top half of the draw, I see no impediments preventing Vera from reaching another final. Maybe Daniela Hantuchova, if she advances, can catch Vera on an … Continue reading →

Ana Ivanovic Battles Past Jill Craybas At 2011 Pattaya Open; Maria Kirilenko Upset

In a match that had a lot more drama than I would have expected, for a few reasons, second-seeded Ana Ivanovic defeated Jill Craybas in three sets 4-6 6-1 7-5. There was a 40 minute delay just three games into the match due to a power outage. After returning and losing the first set, Ana … Continue reading →