Maria Sharapova Withdraws From 2015 US Open Due To Injury

As Maria Sharapova left her Louis Armstrong Stadium practice session at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, she knew something her adoring fans did not. She didn’t feel good about it, but it was apparent to her that she would not return in 2015 to the place where she was a singles champion in … Continue reading →

Victoria Azarenka Advances In Second Round Of 2014 Brisbane International; Withdrawals Mount As Sabine Lisicki and Ashleigh Barty Pull Out

It was a bit of a letdown day at the Brisbane International. It was nice to see Victoria Azarenka back on court winning, taking out Casey Dellacqua 3 and 1. The problem was there was little actual women’s play, on a day where Maria Sharapova and Sabine Lisicki were scheduled to be on court. Unfortunately, … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova Withdraws From 2013 WTA Championships; Jelena Jankovic Withdraws From 2013 Japan Women’s Open

It was a bummer of a day for tennis fans like myself who are fond of both Maria Sharapova and Jelena Jankovic as they both withdrew from upcoming events. The more serious withdrawal is from Masha. Due to a lingering shoulder injury, Sharapova will not play in the year-ending 2013 TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova Withdraws From 2013 US Open Citing Shoulder Injury

A day after celebrating the one year anniversary of her candy line, Sugarpova, Russian tennis superstar Maria Sharapova announced her withdrawal from the upcoming 2013 US Open. A right shoulder injury will keep the 2006 US Open champion from competing in Flushing Meadow. She left a message to her fans on her Facebook page: Hi … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova Advances On Day 5 Of 2013 Sony Open; Victoria Azarenka Withdraws

Maria Sharapova comes into the 2013 Sony Open fresh off a great title run at the 2013 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. The question I had coming into Miami was whether she could duplicate her trophy winning performance with both Victoria Azarenka and Serena Williams in the field. We will know soon enough about … Continue reading →

Beatriz Recari Leads 2013 Kia Classic After 2nd Round

Spain’s Beatriz Recari leads the 2013 Kia Classic at 8-under at the midway point. The runner-up for 2010 Rookie of the Year (to winner and countrywoman Azahara Munoz) looks for her 2nd LPGA victory, following the 2010 CVS/pharmacy LPGA Challenge. But things are far from decided as a quick glance over her shoulder will show … Continue reading →

Disappointment In The Desert As Victoria Azarenka and Samantha Stosur Withdraw From 2013 BNP Paribas Open (Indian Wells)

The women’s draw at the 2013 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells took a big hit when both top-seed and defending champion Victoria Azarenka and Samantha Stosur withdrew citing injuries. An MRI showed inflammation and tendinitis in Vika’s right ankle. Understandably, she will rest rather than try to push it. Of course I wish Vika … Continue reading →

Caroline Wozniacki, Petra Kvitova Advance At Dubai 2013 On Day 3; Serena Williams Withdraws With Lower Back Injury

Some of the luster of the 2013 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships was lost when Victoria Azarenka withdrew citing an injury. On day 3, a little more luster dulled on this tournament when Serena Williams pulled out with a lower back injury. As a result, Marion Bartoli advances. Of course, the tournament still has great … Continue reading →

Victoria Azarenka Pulls Out Of 2013 Brisbane International With Toe Injury; Showdown With Serena Off

Maybe the folks who make the tennis schedule need to rethink the length of the season. Once again, a big player succumbs to injury and has to pull out of a tournament. In this case, Victoria Azarenka was forced to withdraw from the 2013 Brisbane International with an injury to her right toe. This follows … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova Pulls Out Of 2013 Brisbane International With Collarbone Injury; Petra Kvitova, Sara Errani Upset

It was a disappointing day at the 2013 Brisbane International as big names fell or withdrew. The biggest was world #2 Maria Sharapova, who was forced to withdraw with a collarbone injury. This is the same injury that caused her to pull out of a recently scheduled exhibition in South Korea. With Masha, it’s always … Continue reading →