Circus Chatrier: starring Serena, Virginie, Some Pigeons and More Hindrance

30May12

Virginie Razzano’s stunning 46 76(5) 63 upset of Serena Williams in the opening round of Roland Garros on Tuesday handed the American her first loss in the first round of a Grand Slam. Razzano, who reached a career high ranking of #16 in 2009, has suffered through numerous personal and physical setbacks in her tennis career. […]

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Tango on the Terre Battue – Roland Garros 2012 Preview

27May12

Ladies’ Preview In 2011, Li Na defeated defending champion Francesca Schiavone 64 76(0) to win her first Grand Slam title. Last year, Li Na stormed through the women’s field, losing only two sets en route to the title, and became the first Asian and Chinese Grand Slam champion in singles. The win catapulted her to star […]

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that’s a wrap! 2012 Internazionali BNL d’Italia

24May12

Women’s Singles: (2) Maria Sharapova (RUS) d. (8) Li Na (CHN) 64 46 76(5) Maria Sharapova triumphed over 2011 Roland Garros champion Li Na in a wild, rain-delated final in Rome on Sunday to defend her title in Rome. Sharapova took home her second title of 2012, having also triumphed in Stuttgart earlier in the clay season. “This […]

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She Said What? Nice Girls Finish Last – The Ladies of the WTA Break Out the Claws

18May12

“Imagine all the people, living life in peace….” When Caroline Wozniacki was World #1, the WTA was a world straight out of a Beatles song. The Dane, dubbed “Sunshine” by the press, brought that image out to the media and the rest of the Tour seemed to follow. The prevailing theme was peace and love, and everyone got […]

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He Said What? – Ivan Ljubicic Criticizes American Players for Clay Court Absence

14May12

Of all tennis players on the short list to cause controversy, Ivan Ljubicic would not be one to ping on the radar. Ljubicic, long respected by his peers, was an active member of the ATP Player’s Council beginning in 2002 who was elected Vice President from 2004-06 and President from 2006-08. In August 2008, he was […]

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that’s a wrap! 2012 Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open

14May12

Women’s Singles – (9) Serena Williams d. (1) Victoria Azarenka 61 63  Serena Williams improved to 13-0 on clay this year, taking home her first title in Madrid. Williams dropped only one set in the tournament, to Caroline Wozniacki in the third round. Williams raced out quickly to a 40* lead in the first set, as […]

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Madness in Madrid – Blue Clay Brouhaha

08May12

The Mutua Madrileña Madrid Open is one of the biggest clay court warm-up events for both the ATP and WTA on the road to Roland Garros. This week, however, the discussion hasn’t been about which players are looking like the favorites to lift the title in Paris, or even about play in general, but about […]

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that’s a wrap! Week of April 30th

06May12

Budapest Grand Prix Women’s Singles – (1) Sara Errani d. Elena Vesnina 75 64 Sara Errani won her third title of the season in Budapest on Saturday, running her clay court record to 15-0 on the year and increasing her career number of titles to five. “Elena was playing very strong today – my congratulations to […]

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How To Be a WTA Player…According to Pseudo-WTA Players

02May12

Juan Ignacio Chela is one of the latest marginally irrelevant ATP players to take swipes at the WTA (I’m looking at you, Janko Tipsarevic). Chela took to his Twitter feed (@JuanIChela) yesterday, taking swipes at the WTA supposedly in the name of fun and jest. 1. Al terminar el partido saludar como miss mundo. -> When the […]

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