Before I even start, if you are a person who is going to just rip Maria Sharapova, this blog entry is not for you. Her career does include a suspension, and that must be acknowledged, but I am here to be fair. I haven’t blogged in a very long time, due to many personal crises. … Continue reading
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Claire Liu Wins 2017 Wimbledon Girls’ Singles
Before I comment on this result, if you want to see this match and have the WatchESPN app, do a search for Liu inside the app. I don’t know how long they will keep the replay of the Girls final available, but one day later it’s there. I’m rewatching it as I post this. I … Continue reading
Garbiñe Muguruza Wins Wimbledon 2017
Big stages bring out the best in Garbiñe Muguruza. A few weeks ago in Eastbourne, the 23-year old Spaniard/Venezuelan was beaten 6-1 6-0 by Barbora Strycova. I honestly don’t think those types of losses bother Garbi much at all. She seems to live for the large spotlight. In the largest spotlight in the sport, a … Continue reading
Wishing A Speedy Recovery For Bethanie Mattek-Sands After Terrible Injury At Wimbledon 2017
I was going to wait until the weekend to post a reflection on week one of Wimbledon 2017, but I had to say something now about Bethanie Mattek-Sands. The #1 ranked doubles player in the world suffered a terrible knee injury during her 2nd round singles match versus Sorana Cirstea. It was agonizing to watch, … Continue reading
WTA Stars Step Out At 2017 Pre-Wimbledon Party
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
Fairways and Forehands 2016 WTA and LPGA Top 12 Year In Review: #2 Serena Williams and Lydia Ko
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 #2 players for 2016: Serena Williams (WTA) and Lydia Ko … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 2016 WTA and LPGA Top 12 Year In Review: #6 Dominika Cibulkova and Sei-Young Kim
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
Fairways and Forehands 2016 WTA and LPGA Top 12 Year In Review: #9 Petra Kvitova and Brittany Lang
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 #9 players for 2016: Petra Kvitova (WTA) and Brittany Lang … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 2016 WTA and LPGA Top 12 Year In Review: #12 Madison Keys and Minjee Lee
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 #12 players for 2016: Madison Keys (WTA) and Minjee Lee … Continue reading
Queen Serena Back On The Throne At Wimbledon 2016
I have to be honest. All of my women’s favorites were gone by Tuesday of the second week at Wimbledon 2016. So the Serena Williams v Angelique Kerber final didn’t hold that extra sizzle for me. I wasn’t going to throw a parade regardless of who won. But dammit, I am a hardcore tennis superfan. … Continue reading
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