By Charles David Mathieu-Poulin MONTREAL - Both Li Na and Petra Kvitova came back from a set down in their respective semifinals on Sunday to reach their first ever summer North American hardcourt final. While both were bumped out in the third round … [Read more...]
Third round completed at the Rogers Cup in Montreal
By Charles David Mathieu-Poulin Montreal - While the showers interrupted play late in the afternoon for the third consecutive day, the quarterfinals were set as Agniezska Radwanska, Li Na, Caroline Wozniacki and Petra Kvitova notably advanced in … [Read more...]
Montreal Quotes of the Day: You are Always on my Mind
By Charles David Mathieu-Poulin MONTREAL - Rainy days are tough for everyone, but the players seemed especially affected by today’s grey conditions. Each one of them seemed to only have one thing on her mind... Roberta Vinci’s backhand … [Read more...]
Tough afternoon for the seeds in Montreal
By Charles David Mathieu-Poulin MONTREAL - While six seeds were in action in this rainy day at the Rogers Cup, only ninth seed Marion Bartoli booked her place in the third round so far. Hoping to join the Frenchwoman are Agnieszka Radwanska and … [Read more...]
Dramatic day in Montreal
By Charles David Mathieu-Poulin MONTREAL - Five seeds and local star Eugenie Bouchard were in action on Wednesday at the Rogers Cup, but no one expected so many dramatic twists and turns on this hot and humid day in Montreal. While Sara … [Read more...]
Montreal Quotes of the Day – “Genie” in a bottle
By Charles David Mathieu-Poulin MONTREAL - The name Eugenie Bouchard has been on everyone’s lips in the past month. The 18-year-old from Montreal is on a successful streak, winning 20 of her last 21 matches, including her Wimbledon Junior title … [Read more...]
Mixed feelings for local hopefuls in Montreal
By Charles David Mathieu-Poulin MONTREAL - While this Tuesday night started on a high note, it ended on mixed feelings for the Montreal crowd as they saw wild cards Stephanie Dubois and Aleksandra Wozniak playing back-to-back on a night featuring … [Read more...]
Montreal Quotes of the Day – Talk of the Big Boss…
By Charles David Mathieu-Poulin MONTREAL - While Serena Williams preferred to skip the Rogers Cup, she is one everyone’s mind in Montreal.... Samantha Stosur talked about the American, whom she beat in the US Open final last year: … [Read more...]
Strong Field Clocks in for Montreal Rogers Cup
By Charles David Mathieu-Poulin MONTREAL - While many were worried the Olympics would induce multiple withdrawals in the Rogers Cup main draw, 9 of the top 10 players will be present in Montreal. The only absentee, defending champion … [Read more...]
Fed Cup:U.S. vs. Belgium – Notes and Quotes and Day 1 Preview
United States vs. Belgium Fed Cup by BNP Paribas 2011 World Group Quarterfinal Sportpaleis * Antwerp, Belgium * February 5-6 The United States’ quest to reach the Fed Cup final for the third straight year begins at the 2011 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas … [Read more...]