(March 1, 2017) DANIEL ISLAND, S.C. – As of today, the Volvo Car Open will welcome back at least five of its past champions for its 2017 tournament, held April 1 – 9 at the Volvo Car Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina. Currently in the field … [Read more...]
Strycova, Garcia, Svitolina and Errani Reach Dubai Semifinals
(February 18, 2016) DUBAI - In a topsy-turvy tournament which saw the top 8 seeds knocked out of the tournament before the quarterfinals, Elina Svitolina will face Sara Errani and Caroline Garcia will play Barbora Strycova in the semifinals of the … [Read more...]
Eurovision and Food Poisoning – The World According to Andrea Petkovic
By Ros Satar (June 24, 2015) EASTBOURNE, England - People often ask me why I prefer to follow the Women’s Tour. In fact just this week a colleague from Tennis Panorama wanted to know why I had missed Queen’s. I preferred to freeze my socks off in my … [Read more...]
Venus Williams Loses to Carla Suarez Navarro in Miami Open Quarterfinal
(March 31, 2015) In a very topsy-turvy match, Spain’s Carla Suarez Navarro recovered from losing the first set 6-0 to recover to defeat three-time champion Venus Williams at the Miami Open on Tuesday 0-6, 6-1, 7-5 to reach the semifinals. Williams … [Read more...]
Simona Halep and Andrea Petkovic Reach French Open Semis
#495554487 / gettyimages.com (June 4, 2014) Andrea Petkovic and Simona Halep have both moved into their first-ever Grand Slam semifinal, both advancing with 6-2, 6-2 quarterfinal victories at the French Open on Wednesday. The … [Read more...]
Andrea Petkovic Wins Family Circle Cup
(April 6, 2014) In a week full of surprises in Charleston, 14th seed Andrea Petkovic won the Family Circle Cup for her first WTA Premier level tournament title with a 7-5, 6-2 win over Jana Cepelova of Slovakia on Sunday. This is her third WTA … [Read more...]
Ivanovic and Petkovic Duel in Stuttgart
By Tumaini Carayol (April 23, 2013) STUTGART - Despite what the order of play suggested, Monday evening marked the true beginning of the Porsche Grand Prix. As Andrea Petkovic and Ana Ivanovic marched the court, it was the first time … [Read more...]
Checking in with the Germans at Family Circle Cup
By Stephanie Neppl (April 3, 2013) CHARLESTON, SC - A talented German contingency is in Charleston for the 2013 Family Circle Cup, but it has been a mixed week for its top stars. A year ago, four Germans were in the top 20: Andrea … [Read more...]
New Haven Open Preview: Wozniacki’s Drive for Five is Alive
By Jack Cunniff NEW HAVEN - For the fifteenth straight year, several of the top Women’s Tennis Association professionals will be at the Connecticut Tennis Center in New Haven the week prior to the U.S. Open. And defending New Haven Open … [Read more...]
Petkovic helps to unveil refurbished McClain Park court ahead of participation in New Haven
WTA player Andrea Petkovic helped unveil refurbished tennis courts at McClain Park in New Haven ahead of the New Haven Open. The refurbished courts are part of the Fresh Courts program, which was introduced in 2010 by American Express and … [Read more...]