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 Players Step Out At 2016 China Open Players Party
I don’t know if Garbine Muguruza will successfully defend her title at the 2016 China Open, but she was certainly a winner on the red carpet, as all the ladies of the WTA were. Play has already started at this event, with Venus Williams, Carla Suarez Navarro and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova all being first round seeded … Continue reading
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
Garbine Muguruza, Shelby Rogers Advance To Quarterfinals Of Roland Garros 2016
I just keep getting more and more impressed by the play of Spain’s Garbine Muguruza at Roland Garros 2016. Against 2009 champion Svetlana Kuznetsova of Russia, I thought Mugu would have her campaign ended in the 4th round. Oh thee…and by thee, I mean me…of little faith! 4th seed Gabi took out the 2-time Major … Continue reading
American Shelby Rogers Upsets Petra Kvitova At Roland Garros 2016; Simona Halep, Garbine Muguruza Advance To Fourth Round
It’s rare that I am happy when one of my favorites goes down, but such is the case as 10th seed Petra Kvitova fell on day 6 of Roland Garros 2016. The reason for my joy is seeing 23-year old American Shelby Rogers, ranked 108th in the world, earn the biggest win of her WTA … Continue reading