By Tumaini Carayol (June 16, 2013) BIRMINGHAM, UK - There are times when the narrative needs no narration. When the pieces of the puzzle slip so seamlessly into place that to elaborate would only complicate things beyond reprieve. Such a situation … [Read more...]
Against The Odds, Croatia’s Donna Vekic Makes Birmingham Final
By Tumaini Carayol (June 15, 2013) BIRMINGHAM, UK - Before the AEGON Classic tournament's inception, the odds on offer suggested nothing of what would follow. 16-1 for Daniela Hantuchova, 33-1 for Magdalena Rybarikova, 100-1 for Donna Vekic, and … [Read more...]
Hantuchova, Rybarikova and Vekic march on as Keys bounces out in Birmingham
By Tumaini Carayol (June 14, 2013) BIRMINGHAM - As they marched to the courts, neither walked with a creaking limp due to grinding hip pain accentuated by the cold that set on the afternoon. Nor were there any wisps of grey that flitted through … [Read more...]
Donna Vekic and Madison Keys head the youngsters’ Charge in Birmingham and Beyond
By Tumaini Carayol (June 13, 2013) BIRMINGHAM, UK - Women's Tennis Association - says who? It's the kids who are taking over the city of Birmingham. They're seemingly hiding behind every corner, popping out of every doorway, exploiting … [Read more...]
Heather Watson and Laura Robson Bite the Bullet in Birmingham
By Tumaini Carayol (June 12, 2013) BIRMINGHAM, UK - Kicking off the day's play on Wednesday at the AEGON Classic was the pride and joy of Britain, Heather Watson and Laura Robson, back to back. Considering the later slots are usually … [Read more...]
Tim Henman and Heather Watson to Team Up for Exhibition Doubles before Aegon Classic
(April 10, 2013) British No. 2, Heather Watson, and tennis legend Tim Henman were in Birmingham today to announce an exciting one-off tennis match that will take place to mark the opening of the new Centre Court at the UK’s all-female tennis … [Read more...]