Ok, a quick results recap of day 4 at the 2014 WTA Finals. Caroline Wozniack (2-0) d. Agnieszka Radwanska (1-1), 7-5 6-3. Petra Kvitova (1-1) d. Maria Sharapova (0-2), 6-3 6-2. Serena Williams (2-1) d. Eugenie Bouchard (0-3), 6-1 6-1. Here’s what is most interesting to me, the advancement scenarios. Because of percentage of sets/games … Continue reading
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Simona Halep Upsets Serena Williams On Day 3 Of Round Robin Play At 2014 WTA Finals; Ana Ivanovic Defeats Eugenie Bouchard
This is why they play the game. On paper, all signs pointed to Serena Williams running through the Red Group at the 2014 WTA Finals with little trouble reaching the semifinal round. However, after being handed her worst defeat since she was 16, Serena is facing the possibility of not making it out of the … Continue reading
Caroline Wozniacki Upsets Maria Sharapova To Open White Group Round Robin At 2014 WTA Finals; Agnieszka Radwanska Defeats Petra Kvitova
Were it not for the retirement of Li Na, Caroline Wozniacki would not have qualified in the top 8 for the 2014 WTA Finals. On the opening day of round robin play, Sunshine showed she is here to try to make the most of her opportunity, beating world #2 Maria Sharapova in an epic match, … Continue reading
Simona Halep, Serena Williams Open With Wins During Round Robin Play At 2014 WTA Finals
2014 marks the first year that Simona Halep and Eugenie Bouchard have reached the WTA Finals. It showed early on. Both players seemed nervous to start, with more errors than winners from Bouchard. Genie had 9 unforced errors in the first 3 games alone, finishing with 30 for the match. Ultimately, it was Simona who … Continue reading
2014 WTA Finals Pre-Tournament Interviews
One the eve of the main draw starting play at the 2014 WTA Finals (as opposed to the new rising stars event at the WTA Finals), the Elite Eight sat down for a few quick words before the competition. In addition to Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Petra Kvitova, Simona Halep, Eugenie Bouchard, Agnieszka Radwanska, Ana … Continue reading
2014 US Women’s Open Champion Michelle Wie Does The Big Apple Media Tour
Michelle Wie was the toast of the town as the 2014 US Women’s Open champion. She took her trophy to New York City, appearing on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and even doing a street interview for TMZ. In the TMZ interview, she reveals taking money off basketball legend Michael Jordan in some … Continue reading
Eugenie Bouchard Targets WTA Tour Championships, Joins Chris Evert To Launch Road To Singapore
The new ingenue of women’s tennis, Eugenie Bouchard, has her sights set on another goal, having a year worthy of reaching the WTA Tour Championships. After a run in Istanbul, Turkey, the event moves to Singapore from 2014 thru 2018. Genie joined tennis legend Chris Evert in the official launch of the Road to Singapore. … Continue reading
Petra Kvitova, Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka Win Round Robin Matches On Day 1 Of The 2013 TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships
One of the great things about the WTA Championships is that because it’s an elite eight woman field, tennis fans are treated to intriguing match-ups from day 1 of round robin play. Any one of the three round robin matches were worthy of quarterfinal significance at a Major. The contest between 3rd seed Agnieszka Radwanska … Continue reading
2013 TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships Draw Ceremony
This year’s WTA Great Eight have gathered in Istanbul, Turkey for the 2013 TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships. Unfortunately, injury has prevented Maria Sharapova from being among the ladies who will compete for the tour championship title. However, even were Masha here all eyes would still be on Serena Williams and Victoria Azarenka. Those two … Continue reading
Inbee Park’s Victory Tour
I wondered if Inbee Park’s incredible achievement of winning the first 3 Majors of the LPGA season would garner her the respect she deserve. While I still maintain that it pales compared to what a PGA player would receive in adulation and celebration, I must admit that the doors of mainstream media are opening up … Continue reading
