When Serena Williams lost to Ana Ivanovic, some asked who the favorite to win the 2014 Australian Open women’s crown would be, offering up Ana and Li Na as new top guns. Well, have they forgotten that the 2-time defending champion, Victoria Azarenka, is still in the tournament? If they did, Vika reminded everybody who … Continue reading
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Australian Open Women’s Singles Day 7: Ana Ivanovic Shocks Serena Williams, Li Na Keeps Rolling
Sometimes you follow a player, you see their talent, what they’ve been and what they coud be, but it’s just heartbreak after heartbreak. I’ve been hanging in there with players like Petra Kvitova and Caroline Wozniacki…oh yeah, and Ana Ivanovic. I’ve seen Ana be in so many winning positions during matches, only to somehow implode … Continue reading
Andrea Petkovic Stuns Victoria Azarenka On Day Three Of 2013 China Open; Ana Ivanovic, Jelena Jankovic Advance
A few years ago, Andrea Petkovic was a rising star on the WTA tour, bringing flash (the Petko Dance) and substance (her winning ways) to her matches. Unfortunately, Andrea was derailed by injury when things were looking their brightest. Perhaps with her stunning ouster of world #2 Victoria Azarenka from the 2013 China Open in … Continue reading
Sabine Stuns Serena! Lisicki Upsets Williams At Wimbledon 2013
This is why they don’t hand out trophies at the beginning of tournaments. With most tennis experts and prognosticators treating a Serena Williams ladies singles title at Wimbledon 2013 as a foregone conclusion, big-serving Sabine Lisicki blew up that narrative with a 6-2 1-6 6-4 upset victory over the defending champion. The shock wave rippled … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova, Roger Federer Join Slew Of Top Players Gone On Day 3 Of Wimbledon 2013
Day 3 of Wimbledon 2013 was exciting and dramatic. However, when the dust settled it was also somewhat disappointing. It’s great to see players like Michelle Larcher de Brito and Sergiy Stakhovsky earn career-best wins in which they outplayed Maria Sharapova and Roger Federer, respectively. The problem is in tennis you don’t want this many … Continue reading
Sloane Stephens Shocks Serena Williams, Advances To 2013 Australian Open Semifinals
Fearless. That is my description of Sloane Stephens in her win over Serena Williams in the 2013 Australian Open final. Add in mature and tennis smart as well. This might be the birth of a new star in the tennis firmament. Yes, Serena was hobbled, but A) no excuses and B) by midway through the … Continue reading
Caroline Wozniacki Upset In First Round Of 2013 Brisbane International; Angelique Kerber Advances
The sky is not falling. I am a Caroline Wozniacki fan, but this was not how I envisioned her starting 2013, with a first round loss at the 2013 Brisbane International to Ksenia Pervak. Early season upsets happen when top players might not be in top form. However…this is Caro we are talking about so … Continue reading
Yaroslava Shvedova Knocks Defending Champion Li Na Out Of Roland Garros 2012; Maria Sharapova Advances In Three Sets
Wow. Now that’s the way to end a match emphatically. Yaroslava Shvedova trailed 2011 Roland Garros champion Li Na 3-6 2-2 when she absolutely caught fire, winning the final 10 games of the match to pull off a shocking 3-6 6-2 6-0 upset. Shvedova is a two-time Major winner in doubles with Vania King, but … Continue reading
Virginie Razzano Pulls Off Monumental Upset, Ousts Serena Williams In First Round Of Roland Garros 2012; Maria Sharapova Breezes
And with all due respect to Virginie Razzano, had Serena played the first two days, the American women would be 11-0. That’s what I wrote in my post about the American women sprinting out to a 10-0 record in the first round of Roland Garros 2012. Apparently, I did not give Virginie Razzano quite the … Continue reading
Samantha Stosur Stunned In 2nd Round Of 2012 Brisbane International; Serena Williams Withdraws After 2nd Round Win
If you’re a fan of Samantha Stosur, here’s something to feel good about after she was booted out of the 2012 Brisbane International in the 2nd round by Iveta Benesova 6-4 6-2. Remember that last year she was similarly dismissed from Brisbane in the 2nd round by Jarmila Gajdosova, then playing as Jarmila Groth, also … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 