For the fourth annual edition of my WTA and LPGA money list countdown I will focus on the dynamic dozen from each tour, the top 12 on the money lists. For the WTA, singles, doubles and mixed are combined for total earnings. Here are the #6 players for 2016: Dominika Cibulkova (WTA) and Sei-Young Kim … Continue reading
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Roland Garros 2014 Women’s Day 4 Wrap Up: Serena and Venus Williams Upset In Second Round
When the women’s singles draw for Roland Garros 2014 came out, one potential marquee match-up was a third round continuation of the sisters series between Serena and Venus Williams. While Venus possibly getting upset along the way wouldn’t have been a shock, Serena not making it would be. Both being shown the exit was unthinkable. … Continue reading
Roland Garros 2014 Women’s Days 1 and 2: Eugenie Bouchard, Monica Puig Go Separate Ways Off Career First Titles; Top Seeds Advance
The trouble with being a young rising tennis star is that while you might score some impressive wins, it takes time for your ranking to improve. Until that happens, when you get to big tournaments you’re likely to face tough competition in early rounds. Eugenie Bouchard and Monica Puig came into Roland Garros 2014 off … Continue reading
WTA Rankings Top 100 1.27.2014: Australian Open Champion Li Na Moves To #3, Eugenie Bouchard Finds The Top 20 At #19; Li Na Tops Money List Top 30
Li Na reclaimed the #3 spot in the newly released WTA rankings for 1.27.2014. She had started the year #3, but despite winning in Shenzhen to start the season while Maria Sharapova lost in the semis of Brisbane, Li Na fell back to #4 while Masha went to #3. This time there wasn’t a flip-flop. … Continue reading
Li Na Wins 2014 Australian Open, Captures 2nd Major Championship
Third time was the charm for Li Na. After falling to Kim Clijsters and Victoria Azarenka in the 2011 and 2013 Australian Opens respectively, the Chinese superstar was finally able to hold the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup as the 2014 Australian Open women’s singles champion by besting surprise finalist Dominika Cibulkova, 7-6 (3) 6-0. Already … Continue reading
Kim Clijsters, Ana Ivanovic, Serena Williams Advance On Day 1 Of 2012 Olympic Tennis; Caroline Wozniacki Barely Escapes Upset, Li Na And Samantha Stosur Do Not
For me, tennis in the Olympics is a wonderful fan experience…well, except for one thing. As a life long tennis fan, over the years I develop favorites. With both the WTA and ATP being true world tours, those favorites come from around the world. That’s usually not a dilemma. However, in the Olympics, I like … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova, Petra Kvitova Win On First Day Of 2012 Fed Cup Matches; Christina McHale and Serena Williams Power Team USA
World #2 and #3 Petra Kvitova and Maria Sharapova both helped their countries to take 2-0 leads on the first day of Fed Cup 2012. With their teams playing in World Group I with a chance to emerge Fed Cup champion this year, Petra and Masha did not disappoint. Masha powered Team Russia by overwhelming … Continue reading
Third Round Victories At 2012 Australian Open Set Up Showdowns: Kim Clijsters vs Li Na, Caroline Wozniacki vs Jelena Jankovic
I have thoroughly enjoyed the 2012 Australian Open this year, but now the excitement level rises significantly. With most of the seeds moving through easily, the tough match-ups begin. Of primary interest to me is the fourth round battle between Kim Clijsters and Li Na, a rematch of last year’s final, won by Kimmie. Li … Continue reading
Caroline Wozniacki Upset In QF Of 2012 Apia International Sydney; Li Na Advances To Semifinals
There is a feeling among most who follow the WTA that Petra Kvitova, not Caroline Wozniacki, is the true world #1 at the moment. With Caroline falling 3-6 7-5 6-2 to Agnieszka Radwanska in the quarterfinals of the 2012 Apia International Sydney, 2011 Wimbledon and Tour Championship winner (not to mention WTA Player of the … Continue reading
Caroline Wozniacki, Petra Kvitova and Li Na Survive Second Round Scares At 2012 Apia International Sydney
Early season upsets littered the 2012 Brisbane International. As the tour shifts to Sydney, top seed Caroline Wozniacki looked like she might fall victim to the upset bug. Instead, the world #1 came back from down 0-4 in the third set to defeat Dominika Cibulkova, 7-5 2-6 6-4. Li Na and Petra Kvitova also advanced … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 