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- Australian Open Champion Victoria Azarenka and the WTA “Pandora’s Box”I think we're at another crossroads for the WTA, with a new Slam champion and number one who is unapologetic and doesn’t care what anyone thinks of her behavior on or off the court, yet is poised to be a slam challenger for the remainder of 2012.
It’s Burning Up … Because These 10 WTA Players Are Absolute Hotties!In today’s changing times on the women’s WTA Tour, a lot of critics like to say that the women’s game is built more on fluff and glamour ...- Petra Kvitova Versus Victoria Azarenka: the Underwhelming Battle for #2The only way this event (and the 2011 WTA season) can end on the best possible note is with a Kvitova win. That will give us all something positive to end this year on the WTA tour.
It's Gonna Take More Than Sex Appeal to Help the Declining Popularity of Women's Tennis - a Fan's PerspectiveAs the elder superstars of women's tennis begin to fade, there is a distinct lack of players able to step in and fill the void. "Pretty" with a good forehand is not enough to make someone the next tennis superstar.
Li, Little Sis, Williamses and 'Ali' Highlight Top 10 WTA Thoughts as Wimbledon 2011WTA tennis followers everywhere are primed for a fantastic 2011 Wimbledon when the year's most coveted grand slam tournament gets underway on June 20, 2011.- USA Mostly Absent on ATP and WTA RankingsA look at the absence of American players on the ATP and WTA tours
- WTA 2011 preview: What are the top 5 stories in women's tennis in 2011?The 2010 season did not answer many questions so there are many questions that remain in the 2011 women's tennis season. These are the five biggest stories of 2011.
- Ivanovic Smokes Petrova in WTA Rome QuarterfinalsLive results - Ivonovic looked strong, nimble, and merciless as she pushed Petrova past her limits at WTA Rome.
Sharapova Soars in WTA RankingsThis article reviews the Women's Tennis Associations' rankings released on August 24, 2009, following Toronto's Rogers Cup.- Tennis: Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Head GamesIn the very first installment of "He Says, She Says" Theresa and I, both avid amateur tennis players, will breakdown which WTA Tour players have the mental fortitude to become a Grand Slam Champion.
- Tennis Watch: the Difference Between the WTA Rankings and the Race for the Sony Ericsson Championship?Men's and Women's tennis both have two different rankings systems. What are the difference between the two rankings?
- Biography of Li Na on ITF CircuitTo put it mildly, when Li Na turned professional in 1999, she undeniably, dominated the ITF Circuit tour. Li won three of the very first four tournaments she entered and also won the first seven ITF doubles tournaments she entered.
Wimbledon Player Biography: Jill Craybas (USA)Informative background, including statistics and career timeline, on American tennis player Jill Craybas.- The Women Absolutely Deserve the Same Prize Money as the Men"Why are women getting paid the same amount as the men?" "Is it really fair that Maria Sharapova walks away from the 2012 Australian Open with the same amount of money as Rafael Nadal?" In a word -- yes.
- Where is the Dominance?A new #1 or just more reshuffling?
- Is 2012 the Year of Petra Kvitova?Watching Petra play is very much like watching elites like Lindsay or Serena at their prime. Elite women like that believe in their shots, and they believe in their games. She is now in that class and has the same sense of self-belief.
- 10 Questions for 2012 WTA SeasonWill Caroline win her maiden slam? Will the Williams sisters stay healthy and regain their form? Will Kvitova be the new dominant force in the tennis world? These questions and more will be answered by next October.
Double Fault! Bodo a Dodo when it Comes to Serena Williams’ Near FutureI’m perusing the tennis section over at ESPN on Saturday when I come across a strange column by veteran yellow ball writer, Peter Bodo that makes me believe that Bodo is a complete dodo – and a Williams ‘hater’.- WTA Championships in Istanbul Day 3, Match 3: Vera Zvonareva Versus Agnieszka RadwanskaEvery now and then, a special match or match-up of two particular players comes along and leaves you on the edge of your seat for every shot. Such was the case today between Vera Zvonareva and Agnieszka Radwanska!
- WOESniackiCarolina Wozniacki is under the radar at the US Open, but should more credit be given to the Women's World Number One?
Something About CibulkovaAfter dealing with some abdominal injuries this spring, Dominika Cibulkova looks poised to make a run during the US Open Series summer hardcourt season.
Sometimes, Tennis is Just a Game! - a Fan's PerspectiveSometimes we all need to be reminded that professional athletes are just human like the rest of us, and that there are more important aspects to life than playing or winning a game.
Ana Ivanovic Dances the Petkovic at the Sony Ericsson OpenThis week's highlights of the Sony Ericsson Open 2011 with Ana Ivanovic dancing, Roger Federer tying with Pete Sampras and Kim Clijsters not playing Japan and Beijing.- Tennis Players Who Reached the Top Spot (no.1) But Never Won a Grand SlamSince the computer rankings in the ATP and WTA started in the late 70's, one man and three women had reached the no.1 position but never won a grandslam. They are;
Day One of the 2010 Family Circle Cup TournamentMatch play results for day one of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour 2010 Family Circle Cup Tournament.- Meltdowns! WTA Young Stars Against Belgium BestsWhat strikes me most was the resemblance of the (almost) complete collapse of both young stars, I have to say more so to Azarenka as she didn't or possibly couldn't get her mind to settle to even put up a fight in the second set.
- Apology Not Necessary - Why Serena was Right to Go Off on LinespersonI am going on record to say that the national backlash that Serena Williams has received for her tirade during her U.S. Open semifinal loss to Kim Clijsters has been undeserved for a player that has been a mostly-gracious champion throughout her career.
- 5 Ways to Improve the Game of TennisWhat improvements can be made to tennis to make it a better sport that more people will watch?
- Jamea Jackson BioThose in the tennis world have known about Jamea Jackson ever since she was a youngster excelling on the junior circuit from 1999-2003.
- Anastasia Myskina BiographyI got my first glimpse of Anastasia Myskina as she was en route to winning the first Grand Slam title of her career, the 2004 French Open. I thoroughly enjoyed Myskina's title and expected even bigger things from her in the future.
