Here I go again. I’ve been so enamored with the overflowing talent oozing from Petra Kvitova that I often fall into thinking that she’s about to take that next step into being the best player in the world. She will flash that brilliance and then…come crashing back to earth. I’ll admit, as she’s worked her … Continue reading
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2015 US Open Day 2: Simona Halep, Victoria Azarenka Advance
With many conceding the top half of the 2015 US Open Women’s Singles draw to Serena Williams, the question for most is whom will she play in the final from the bottom half. First of all, it’s sports…anything can happen. It would be shocking for Serena not to at least reach the final, but it’s … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova, Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Other WTA Stars At Pre-US Open Events
The parties keep on going prior to the 2015 US Open. Maria Sharapova highlighted the American Express Rally on the River while Serena and Venus sparkled at the Taste of Tennis. They were joined by fellow players Simona Halep, Victoria Azarenka, Eugenie Bouchard, Monica Puig, John Isner, Elena Vesnina among others. I love seeing the … Continue reading
Roland Garros 2015 Day 5: Victoria Azarenka Wins, Sets Up Third Round Showdown With Serena Williams; Madison Keys Advances
This is the one tennis fans have been waiting to see ever since the women’s draw was created. If there is to be any upset of Serena Williams early in Roland Garros 2015, it was most likely to come via her third round match with Victoria Azarenka. The 27th seeded (that seems weird to say … Continue reading
2015 Mutua Madrid Open Day Two: Maria Sharapova Advances; Simona Halep, Eugenie Bouchard Upset
With Roland Garros coming up in less than a month, several of the WTA’s best players are in action at the 2015 Mutua Madrid Open, hoping to hone their clay court games in preparation for the season’s second Major. Last year, Maria Sharapova defeated Simona Halep in 3 sets to take the 2014 Madrid crown. … Continue reading
2015 Australian Open Day 6: Madison Keys Ousts #4 Petra Kvitova, Sets Up All-American, All-Madison Showdown With Madison Brengle
There will be four American women advancing to the fourth round of the 2015 Australian Open. Two of them are named Williams, which should surprise nobody. However, the other two are named Madison. I’ve been banging the drum for Madison Keys ever since I saw her at the 2011 US Open as a 16-year old … Continue reading
2015 Australian Open Day 4: Is Victoria Azarenka Back; Petra Kvitova Advances
After watching Victoria Azarenka take out one of the best players in the world, Caroline Wozniacki, 6-4 6-2 in the 2nd round of the 2015 Australian Open, you might ask why I would still wonder if she is back. The reason is quite simple. Her shotmaking is back (love that backhand down the line a … Continue reading
2015 Australian Open Day 2: Victoria Azarenka, Caroline Wozniacki Win; American Women Find Success
If you were following the 2015 Australian Open on day 2, you might find my blog title to be a bit of a contradiction. Victoria Azarenka and Caroline Wozniacki both opened their campaigns down under with straight set wins…over young Americans. Yet I say American women found success. Luckily, for fans of American tennis, Taylor … Continue reading
WTA Wrap-Up 9.21.2014: Li Na Says Goodbye; Ana Ivanovic, Karolina Pliskova and Monica Niculescu Win Titles
After releasing an official statement a few days ago, Li Na wanted her retirement press conference to be a lighthearted, jovial affair. But after devoting so much of her life to tennis, growing from a girl with an after school hobby to a woman who reached the heights of her sport, it was impossible to … Continue reading
Eugenie Bouchard Undone By Ekaterina Makarova And The Heat On Day 8 Of 2014 US Open; Victoria Azarenka Survives Upset Bid By Aleksandra Kunic
For most of the time that she’s spent in Majors this year, it’s been Eugenie Bouchard who brought the the heat. But on day 8 of the 2014 US Open, the emerging Canadian star wilted beneath the sweltering summer sun. Feeling dizzy and lightheaded, Genie was visibly walking very gingerly. In some very tense moments, … Continue reading
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