Victoria Azarenka and Angelique Kerber combined in the third round of the 2015 US Open to give fans the best women’s match so far of the tournament. It was a high quality, high drama face-off between two women fully capable of going a long way at this Major. If there is one stat that illustrates … Continue reading
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2015 US Open Day 4: Petra Kvitova, Simona Halep Looking Strong Early On
Here I go again. I’ve been so enamored with the overflowing talent oozing from Petra Kvitova that I often fall into thinking that she’s about to take that next step into being the best player in the world. She will flash that brilliance and then…come crashing back to earth. I’ll admit, as she’s worked her … Continue reading
Wimbledon 2015 Day 4: Petra Kvitova, Madison Keys Advance
Earlier this year, American Madison Keys had a magical run to the 2015 Australian Open semifinals, beating Petra Kvitova and Venus Williams along the way. Like a lot of young up and coming players, she’s been a little inconsistent since then (while also battling injury). But she has all the tools to be a future … 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
WTA Doubles Wrap-Up 1.11.2015: Hingis/Lisicki Win In Brisbane, Kichenok Twins Take First Title In Shenzhen
In 2014, Martina Hingis added to her Hall of Fame career by winning doubles titles with both Sabine Lisicki and Flavia Pennetta. She has started 2015 right where she left off last season. Hingis captured her 41st doubles title by teaming with Lisicki to win the 2015 Brisbane International. The unseeded duo bested 4th seeds … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 2014 Top 25 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #25 Sabine Lisicki and Amy Yang
Like 2013, this year I will do a countdown of the top money list leaders from both the WTA and LPGA. Last year I did the top 30, but this year I will do the top 25. Note that as of this post, the retired Li Na has been removed from the WTA website money … Continue reading
Li Na Retirement Ceremony At 2014 China Open (Beijing)
With many of her WTA competitors around her, Li Na was bid a fond farewell at the 2014 China Open in Beijing. The Asian tennis pioneer and 2-time Major winner announced her retirement prior to the Dongfeng Motor Wuhan Open held in her hometown of Wuhan, China. She received a ceremony there, but this one … Continue reading
WTA Wrap-Up 9.14.2014: Mirjana Lucic-Baroni Defeats Venus Williams At Coupe Banque Nationale For First Title Since 1998; Sabine Lisicki Wins In Hong Kong
Never give up. Mirjana Lucic-Baroni was, over a decade and a half ago, the hot prodigy in women’s tennis. At 15 years old, she became the first WTA player ever to win the first singles and first doubles tournament she ever entered. The doubles title came at a Major, the 1998 Australian Open. She reached … Continue reading
WTA Wrap-Up 8.23.2014: Petra Kvitova Wins Connecticut Open; Maria Sharapova The Face Of CDFA Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign; WTA Stars Take The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
If the US Open were played in New Haven, Connecticut then Petra Kvitova would be a clear favorite. The reigning Wimbledon champion won the 2014 Connecticut Open at Yale with a 6-4 6-2 victory over good friend Magdalena Rybarikova. It was Petra’s 2nd title in New Haven in 3 years and her 3rd straight final. … Continue reading
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