Gavrilova Surprises Cibulkova to Win Connecticut Open for First WTA Title (August 26, 2017) Daria Gavrilova’s quest for a maiden tour title has finally come true. The Australian denied No. 2 seed Dominika Cibulkova in a two-hour, … [Read more...]
Radwanska, Cibulkova Headline Semifinals at Connecticut Open
(August 24, 2017) It’s women’s singles semi-finals day at the Connecticut Open with a pair of up-and-comers ready to throw down the challenge to the top two seeds. Rounding out the Day 6 night session will be former men’s legends, … [Read more...]
Djokovic and Nadal Advance Easily, Lucky Loser Jabeur Takes Out No. 6 Seed Cibulkova at Roland Garros
Embed from Getty Images (May 31, 2016) Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal had straightforward wins on Wednesday at the French Open both men scored 6-1, 6-4, 6-3 over their opponents Joao Sousa and Robin Haase, respectively. Defending women's … [Read more...]
Venus Williams Reaches Quarterfinals of Indian Wells for First Time Since 2001 with Comeback Win
(March 14, 2017) Venus Williams moved into the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open for the first time since 2001 defeating qualifier Peng Shuai 3-6, 6-1, 6-3, winning the last four straight games. Williams returned to play in Indian Wells last year … [Read more...]
Cibulkova Wins WTA Finals in Debut; Mirza Clinches Year- No. 1 in Doubles
(October 30, 2016) In her debut appearance at the WTA Finals in Singapore, Dominika Cibulkova beat World No.1 Angelique Kerber to win the Billie Jean King Trophy. It’s the biggest title of the Slovak's career. Cibulkova is a former Australian Open … [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...]
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...]
Cibulkova Wins Eastbourne for First Grass Court Title
(June 25, 2016) Dominika Cibulkova won her second title of the year and her first career title on grass when she beat Czech Karolina Pliskova 7-5, 6-3 Saturday for the Eastbourne International title. “It was extremely tough match today,” said the … [Read more...]
Halep wins Madrid Open; Murray Beats Nadal and Will Meet Djokovic in the Final
(May 7, 2016) Calling her win “the best day in my life,” Romania’s Simona Halep won her second career WTA Premier Mandatory event when she beat Slovakia’s Dominika Cibulkova 6-2, 6-4 to claim the Madrid Open title. "I saw always that it's a special … [Read more...]
Dominika Cibulkova Posts First Win over Camila Giorgi to Claim Katowice Open
(April 10, 2016) Dominika Cibulkova celebrated her father’s birthday by winning her first WTA tournament of the year and first since 2014, beating Camila Giorgi 6-4, 6-0 for the Katowice Open title. It’s Cibulkova’s fifth career WTA title. For … [Read more...]