All photos by David Sweet (August 6, 2017) In a high-quality slug fest, No. 3 seed Madison Keys won her first hardcourt tournament beating friend and American countrywoman sixth seed CoCo Vandeweghe 7-6(4), 6-4 to win the Bank of the West … [Read more...]
Kvitova, Vandeweghe and Bellis Advance at Bank of the West Classic
BANK OF THE WEST CLASSIC - STANFORD, CA, USA $776,000 31 JULY - 6 AUGUST 2017 RESULTS - AUGUST 03, 2017 Singles - Second Round [2] [WC] P. Kvitova (CZE) d K. Bondarenko (UKR) 62 62 [4] A. Pavlyuchenkova (RUS) d A. Riske (USA) 64 60 [6] C. Vandeweghe … [Read more...]
Kerber Straight A’s in Finals, Wins Bank of the West Classic
By Curt Janka (August 9, 2015) STANFORD, California – There are no easy finals in Stanford and this one was no exception. Angelique Kerber was pushed hard to beat Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 5-7, 6-4. Kerber is now a perfect 4-0 in championship … [Read more...]
Kerber Cruises Past Svitolina to Reach Stanford Final
By Curt Janka (August 8, 2015) STANFORD, California – Despite going down an early break, Angelique Kerber raced to a lopsided semifinal win over Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-1 at the Bank of the West Classic. Svitolina started out well, but was quickly … [Read more...]
Around the Grounds of the BNP Paribas Open in Photos
[portfolio_slideshow size=large] (March 10, 2014) INDIAN WELLS - Photographer David Sweet (@DavidSweetPhoto) snapped photos all around the grounds and In the interview room of the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday and Monday for Tennis Panorama News. … [Read more...]
Defending Champion Maria Sharapova Falls to Qualifier Camila Giorgi at Indian Wells
(March 10, 2014) INDIAN WELLS - Qualifier Camila Giorgi stunned defending BNP Paribas Open champion Maria Sharapova 6-3, 4-6, 7-5 in the third round on Monday. The win marked the first time that the 22 year-old Italian ranked at 79th in the world wan … [Read more...]
Andy Murray Survives Jiri Vesely in Error-Filled Match
(March 10, 2014) INDIAN WELLS - In an error-strewn match, Andy Murray survived No. 77 ranked Jiri Vesely 6-7 (2), 6-4, 6-4 on Monday at the BNP Paribas Open. “Well, the match was a frustrating match.” Said Scot. “Whether it was the beginning or the … [Read more...]
Li Na and Maria Sharapova Advance While Angelique Kerber Falls at Indian Wells
(March 8, 2014) INDIAN WELLS, California – No. 1 seed Li Na beat Chinese countrywoman Zheng Jie 6-1, 7-5, while fourth seed Maria Sharapova began the defense of her title with an easy 6-1, 6-4 victory over Julia Goerges. Two seeded … [Read more...]
Around the Grounds of the BNP Paribas Open in photos for March 8
[portfolio_slideshow size=large] (March 8, 2014) Photographer David Sweet (@DavidSweetPhoto) snapped photos all around the grounds and n the interview room of the BNP Paribas Open on Saturday for Tennis Panorama News. … [Read more...]
Twizzles and Selfies in Notes and Quotes for Saturday at the BNP Paribas Open
(March 8, 2014) INDIAN WELLS, California – a quick at the more unusual player quotes from the BNP Paribas Open. Maria Sharapova who was an NBC Olympic correspondent in Sochi was quizzed on the word “twizzle” after her straight sets win over … [Read more...]