Whatever happens in the 2013 AEGON International final, we’ll see a player take a great turn in their career. Elena Vesnina, who easily beat Yanina Wickmayer in the semifinals, came into the year having lost her first 6 WTA singles finals. She finally broke through with a win at Hobart 2013. Still, there is something … Continue reading
Tagged with Yanina Wickmayer …
Caroline Wozniacki Reaches Semifinals Of 2013 AEGON International
Caroline Wozniacki reached the semifinals of the 2013 AEGON International with a 4-6 6-0 6-3 win over Ekaterina Makarova. As I wrote yesterday, for most of the top players I don’t put much stock in needing to win this, so Maria Kirilenko and Li Na getting bounced out isn’t so terrible. Just a few extra … Continue reading
Caroline Wozniacki Advances In Second Round Of 2013 AEGON International; Petra Kvitova, Angelique Kerber Fall
Took a little blog break after the Wegmans LPGA Championship. Was going to wait until Wimbledon started to start posting again, but my Caroline Wozniacki fandom compelled me to come back early. I remain a believer in Caroline. Although getting to the 3rd round of the 2013 AEGON International seems underwhelming considering Wozniacki is a … Continue reading
Caroline Wozniacki Looking Good Through 3rd Round Of 2013 Australian Open; Sloane Stephens Wins Battle of Rising Stars With Laura Robson
I admit that a week ago I was really worried about Caroline Wozniacki. That her results the last year and a half were not up to the standard she once set was obvious. But then she opened 2013 by being dismissed in the first round of Brisbane and in her second match at Sydney. I … Continue reading
Laura Robson Upsets Petra Kvitova At 2013 Australian Open; Victoria Azarenka Advances
The last time I saw Laura Robson at a tennis Major, she was ending the singles career of Kim Clijsters, my favorite player since Monica Seles, at the 2012 US Open. It was a difficult moment to watch, but at the same time I had to applaud the young, talented up and coming Robson. Well, … Continue reading
Petra Kvitova Survives First Round Of 2013 Australian Open; Injury Scare For Serena Williams
I am always nervous watching Petra Kvitova play. I am a fan and I know she’s capable of brilliant tennis or suffering a head scratching loss. In the opening round of the 2013 Australian Open, my nerves were even more frayed because I knew 2010 Roland Garros winner Francesca Schiavone would not submit easily. And … Continue reading
WTA Wrap-Up 1.5.2013: Brisbane International, ASB Classic, Shenzhen Open
This year, while I will choose to follow one event during the week, I will be doing a combined WTA wrap-up on the weekends. It’s just less time consuming than trying to post for three WTA events, the LPGA and the JLPGA every week. So without further ado, congratulations to Serena Williams for winning the … Continue reading
Coco Vandeweghe Reaches First WTA Final At 2012 Bank Of The West Classic, Will Face Serena Williams
In one of the forums I post comments, I recently said that I was worried about the future of American women’s tennis after Serena Williams retires. There are good young players like Christina McHale and Sloane Stephens. There are future hopefuls like Madison Keys. But they need to take that next step and start collecting … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova Advances, Kim Clijsters Falls In Third Round Of 2012 Sony Ericsson Open
Sloane Stephens is one of the young American players I have my eyes on. She is fast, skilled and has a lot of potential. However, in the third round of the 2012 Sony Ericsson Open she had more on her plate than she could handle in 3-time Major winner and former world #1 Maria Sharapova. … Continue reading
Maria Sharapova, Petra Kvitova Win On First Day Of 2012 Fed Cup Matches; Christina McHale and Serena Williams Power Team USA
World #2 and #3 Petra Kvitova and Maria Sharapova both helped their countries to take 2-0 leads on the first day of Fed Cup 2012. With their teams playing in World Group I with a chance to emerge Fed Cup champion this year, Petra and Masha did not disappoint. Masha powered Team Russia by overwhelming … Continue reading
