(July 23, 2016) After a dominating first set, top seed Venus Williams survived some serving problems near the end of the second set, including saving two set points, to beat U.S. countrywoman, No. 78 in the world, Alison Riske 6-1, 7-6(2) to … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2016
2016 Rogers Cup – Toronto and Montreal Results and Schedules
TORONTO RESULTS, SATURDAY JULY 23, 2016 Qualifying Singles - First Round Qualifying / Qualifications - [2] [Alt] R. Stepanek (CZE) d [Alt] B. Schnur (CAN) 64 76(6) Qualifying / Qualifications - [3] T. Smyczek (USA) d [WC] J. … [Read more...]
Johanna Konta Serves Her Way Into Her First WTA Final
By Curt Janka (July 23, 2016) STANFORD, California – Johanna Konta lost just six points on her serve as she toppled Dominika Cibulkova 6-4, 6-2 in the first semifinal of the Bank of the West Classic. The win earns Konta her first WTA final and it’s … [Read more...]
With Kitzbuhel Title, Paolo Lorenzi Becomes Oldest First-Time ATP Winner
(July 23, 2016) Fourth seed and 48th ranked Paolo Lorenzi of Italy became the oldest first-time winner on the ATP World Tour beating Georgia’s Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-3, 6-4 in Kitzbuhel on Saturday. The Italian’s only other final came in … [Read more...]
Venus Williams Playing Like The Top Seed She Is At The Bank Of The West Classic
By Curt Janka (July 22, 2016) STANFORD, California – A relaxed Venus Williams played composed tennis as she breezed to a 6-4, 6-1 win over 17-year-old wildcard Catherine Bellis at the Bank of the West Classic on Friday night. While it may have … [Read more...]
WTA – Rogers Cup Montreal – Draws and Order of Play
The draws and order of play for the Rogers Cup presented by National Bank in Montreal. MONTREAL DRAW Women's Singles First Round [1] S. Williams (USA) - Bye Qualifier vs. M. Puig (PUR) T. Babos (HUN) vs. Qualifier S. Rogers (USA) vs. [15] J. … [Read more...]
Official Draw for 2016 Rogers Cup Set in Toronto
World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and No. 4 seed Canadian Milos Raonic placed in same half, could face off in the semifinals From Tennis Canada: Toronto, July 22, 2016 – The official draw for the 2016 Rogers Cup presented by National Bank in Toronto was … [Read more...]
Djokovic, Murray, Federer and Nadal Headline US Open Men’s Field
NOVAK DJOKOVIC, ANDY MURRAY, ROGER FEDERER, RAFAEL NADAL HEADLINE 2016 US OPEN MEN’S SINGLES FIELD Field Features Five Former US Open Champions and Includes the World’s Top 98 Men From the USTA: White Plains, N.Y., July 20, 2016 – The USTA today … [Read more...]
Six-Time Champion Serena Williams Leads 2016 US Open’s Women’s Field
WORLD NO. 1 AND SIX-TIME CHAMPION SERENA WILLIAMS LEADS 2016 US OPEN WOMEN’S SINGLES FIELD AND VIES TO WIN RECORD 23RD GRAND SLAM Fourteen U.S. Women Receive Direct Entry into the Main Draw – the Most of Any Country and the Most Since 2004 Field … [Read more...]
Davis Cup Results for July 17, 2016
(July 17, 2016) The ITF has announced the final results from the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas World Group quarterfinals and Zone Group ties taking place on 15-17 July. A total of 28 ties have been held this weekend. In the World Group … [Read more...]