Instead of a year in review focusing on overall achievements, I thought this time I’d do a countdown of the top 30 money list leaders from the WTA and LPGA. For the WTA, singles, doubles and mixed are combined for this top 30. Number 22 on the money list from each tour are Jiyai Shin … Continue reading
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Petra Kvitova, Li Na and Jelena Jankovic Join Serena Williams In 2013 TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships Semifinals
With Li Na easily getting past an injury hobbled Victoria Azarenka, which not only sent Li Na into the semifinals of the 2013 TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships but also automatically advanced Jelena Jankovic, which meant she need not exert herself trying to beat Sara Errani, the final intrigue was who would emerge from the … 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
Maria Sharapova, Victoria Azarenka, Petra Kvitova, Serena Williams, Li Na, Angelique Kerber, Agnieszka Radwanska and Sara Errani Ready For Elite Eight Clash At 2012 WTA Tour Championships At Istanbul
The top stars of the 2012 WTA season lit up the festivities prior to the WTA Tour Championships at Istanbul. OK, OK…it’s officially the TEB BNP Paribas WTA Championships, Istanbul 2012, but I’m not going to write that every time. I’ll just stay old school and call it the WTA Tour Championships. That aside, the … Continue reading
Petra Kvitova Wins 2011 WTA Championships; Is She The Real WTA Player of the Year?
In thrilling fashion, Petra Kvitova won a three set battle against Victoria Azarenka, 7-5 4-6 6-3, to emerge the champion at the 2011 WTA Championships. Whomever had won this match would ascend to the world #2 ranking, behind only Caroline Wozniacki. Petra started out like she was determined it would be her, opening up a … Continue reading
Victoria Azarenka, Petra Kvitova First 2 To Qualify For 2011 WTA Championships Semifinals
Victoria Azarenka and Petra Kvitova each punched their ticket for the semifinals of the 2011 WTA Championships with wins in the their second matches of round robin play. Victoria topped Li Na 6-2 6-2 to remain the only unbeaten player so far in the White Group. With her semifinal spot assured, my guess is we … Continue reading
Li Na Defeats Maria Sharapova In Round Robin Play At 2011 WTA Championships; Wozniacki Loses To Zvonareva But Will Finish Year #1
There was reason to be hopeful and doubtful about Li Na’s chances against Maria Sharapova in round robin play at the 2011 WTA Championships. On the one hand, Li had beaten Sharapova the last three times they played, all in straight sets. On the other hand, Li Na had not won a match, or even … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova Ready For 2011 WTA Championships; Tournament Promo
Maria Sharapova is ready to make a run at the 2011 WTA Championships. She has had a late season injury issue with her ankle, but seems fit and ready to go. We will soon see. Of course, she doesn’t have to win the round robin portion of her draw or go undefeated. She merely has … Continue reading
Caroline Wozniacki, Maria Sharapova Top Round Robin Groups At 2011 WTA Championships Istanbul
The round robin groups for the 2011 WTA Championships Istabul have been named. Topping the Red Group will be #1 seed Caroline Wozniacki. In addition to Caroline, the Red Group includes (3) Petra Kvitova, (6) Vera Zvonareva and (8) Agnieszka Radwanska. #2 seed Maria Sharapova will head the White Group. Her group includes (4) Victoria … Continue reading
Fairways and Forehands 