Simona Halep’s big win at the 2015 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells has propelled the world #3 to 2nd place on the WTA Tour Money List at this early stage of the season. The 23-year old Romanian star also has the season tournament titles lead at 3. It’s only March, but look out for … Continue reading
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WTA Wrap-Up 2.22.2015: Simona Halep Wins Dubai; Sara Errani Takes Rio
Simona Halep answered a lot of questions and silenced (at least temporarily) a lot of doubters en route to winning the 2015 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships women’s singles title. She came in as the top seed even though Petra Kvitova was ranked higher to start the tournament. Many looked to Kvitova, Caroline Wozniacki, Venus … 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: #9 Sara Errani and Azahara Munoz
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
Fairways and Forehands 2014 Top 25 WTA and LPGA Year In Review: #18 Roberta Vinci and Julieta Granada
` 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 … Continue reading
Caroline Wozniacki Defeats Maria Sharapova To Reach Quarterfinals Of 2014 US Open; Belinda Bencic Upsets Jelena Jankovic
It’s been over 2 1/2 years since former world #1 Caroline Wozniacki reached the quarterfinals of a Major (Australian Open 2012). Since then, Sunshine has fallen out of the top 10, scarcely resembling the player that once sat atop the women’s tennis mountain. But if you follow the tour closely, then you knew this summer … Continue reading
WTA Rankings 7.7.2014: Petra Kvitova Moves To #4 In The World, Eugenie Bouchard Up To #7
Fresh off her title at Wimbledon 2014, Petra Kvitova has moved up the rankings from #6 to #4. She also moves to #3 on the money list. The two players ahead of her on the money list are the two other singles Major winners this year, Maria Sharapova and Li Na. However, although Li Na … Continue reading
Roland Garros 2014 Day 9 Women’s Wrap Up: Simona Halep, Sara Errani, Andrea Petkovic and Svetlana Kuznetsova Complete Women’s Quarterfinals Qualifiers
You can talk about the players who have been upset in the women’s singles draw at Roland Garros 2014. You can miss the presence of Serena Williams, Li Na and/or Agnieszka Radwanska. But whatever you do, don’t call the women’s quarterfinalists at the year’s second Major flukes or undeserving. They are far from that. If … Continue reading
Roland Garros 2014 Women’s Day 7 Wrap Up: Simona Halep, Sloane Stephens Win To Set Up Fourth Round Showdown
Don’t look now, but the highest seed remaining in the Roland Garros 2014 women’s singles draw is #4 Simona Halep. Not only is that notable due to the trio of upsets that ousted Serena Williams, Li Na and Agnieszka Radwanska, but also when you consider that Simona Halep was a winless, unseeded player just one … Continue reading
Roland Garros 2014 Women’s Day 5 Wrap Up: Ana Ivanovic, Simona Halep Advance
After a few days of big names being bounced from Roland Garros 2014, things settled down a bit on day 5. With Li Na out of her half of the draw, some are looking at Ana Ivanovic as a potential champion. Although she is ranked outside of the top 10 at #12 and is the … Continue reading
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