2016 WTA Finals Preview

Ah, my love/hate relationship with the WTA Finals. On the one hand, it’s probably my favorite event outside of the Olympics and US Open. But it also means the end of the year is near. And what a year it has been. I would never have guessed back on January 1st that Angelique Kerber would … Continue reading →

Congratulations Aga, Martina and Sania! WTA Finals Wrap-Up

Unfortunately, following the semis of the 2015 WTA Finals, some other obligations pulled me away from blogging. But even though this is almost a week belated, I cannot pass up the opportunity to offer warm congratulations to Agnieszka Radwanska for winning the biggest title of her career. Not only did she go through top seed … Continue reading →

Petra Kvitova, Agnieszka Radwanska Advance To Championship Match At 2015 WTA Finals

While my pick to win the 2015 WTA Finals, Garbine Muguruza, fell in her semifinal match (more on that later), I took great solace that (without Madison Keys in the field) my favorite player in Singapore, Petra Kvitova, did advance to the championship round. In a battle of the only two former WTA Finals winners, … Continue reading →

Garbine Muguruza, Petra Kvitova Join Maria Sharapova and Agnieszka Radwanska In Semifinals At 2015 WTA Finals

Garbine Muguruza has added to her breakthrough year by advancing to the semifinal round at the 2015 WTA Finals with a 6-4 4-6 7-5 victory over 2011 WTA Finals champion Petra Kvitova. Gabi had to come back from 2-4 down in the final set to finish unbeaten at 3-0 in White Group round robin play. … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova, Agnieszka Radwanska First To Qualify For Semifinal Round At 2015 WTA Finals

I’ll hand it to Maria Sharapova. After Agnieszka Radwanska defeated Simona Halep earlier in the day at the 2015 WTA Finals, Masha, at 2-0 in round robin play, didn’t need to win her match against Flavia Pennetta to advance to the semifinal round. However, Aga not only needed Sharapova to win in order to advance … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova Defeats Simona Halep In Round Robin Play At 2015 WTA Finals

Despite questions regarding her injury status and match readiness, Maria Sharapova has reached 2-0 in Red Group round robin play at the 2015 WTA Finals. The 5-time Major winner used a mid match hot streak to defeat top overall seed Simona Halep 6-4 6-4. Although nobody in the Red Group is yet assured of reaching … Continue reading →

New World #3 Garbine Muguruza Opens 2015 WTA Finals Campaign With Round Robin Win Over Lucie Safarova

I’ve watched Garbine Muguruza ascend up the WTA rankings over the past few years so in theory it shouldn’t come as a shock to me that she has risen to world #3 in the new singles rankings. Yet somehow it feels like she’s rocketed up the list in recent months in such a surprising and … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova, Simona Halep Victorious In First Round Robin Matches At 2015 WTA Finals; Naomi Osaka Wins Rising Stars Event

I had reservations about picking Maria Sharapova as a favorite coming into the 2015 WTA Finals in Singapore. She had played only one match since Wimbledon and didn’t even finish that one, retiring with an injury. However, while I might question Masha’s health and match readiness, I have never questioned her grit and determination. She … Continue reading →

Top Stars Ready For 2015 WTA Finals

The top stars of the WTA have had their say. Now it’s time to see who will emerge as the singles champion at the 2015 WTA Finals in Singapore. I’m not generally in the business of making predictions. It’s tennis. It’s sports. Anything can happen. Who would have guessed Roberta Vinci would upset Serena Williams … Continue reading →

Maria Sharapova, Garbine Muguruza, Simona Halep, Petra Kvitova, Agnieszka Radwanska, Flavia Pennetta, Angelique Kerber and Lucie Safarova Set For 2015 WTA Finals

So here’s what happens when Serena Williams takes the rest of the season off after the 2015 US Open. You get an intriguing WTA Finals among the singles participants. I honestly can’t pick a favorite, in terms of predicting a likely winner. I can make a legitimate case for every player going all the way … Continue reading →