No Five-Set Drama, Roger Federer Moves to Fourth Round in Straight Sets Embed from Getty Images (September 2, 2017) FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY-There was no five-set drama for No. 3 Roger Federer on Saturday night at the US Open. The Swiss defeated the … [Read more...]
Elena Vesnina and Roger Federer Win BNP Paribas Open Singles Titles
Embed from Getty Images (March 19, 2017) Roger Federer and Elena Vesnina took home the BNP Paribas Open singles trophies on Sunday in Indian Wells California. In an all-Swiss affair, Federer defeated Wawrinka 6-4, 7-5 to win his fifth Indian … [Read more...]
Vesnina Stops Venus Williams to Reach BNP Paribas Open Semifinals
Venus Williams (March 16, 2017) Elena Vesnina fought off six break points in the final game to defeat 12th seed Venus Williams 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to reach the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday in Indian Wells. “I'm in the semifinal … [Read more...]
Serena Williams and Angelique Kerber to Face-Off for Wimbledon Title
And then there were two...#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/FngIcUrOMT — Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 7, 2016 (July 7, 2016) It will be a rematch of the Australian Open final in the Wimbledon Ladies’ final on Saturday, as 21-time major champion, No. 1 … [Read more...]
Serena and Venus Williams Reach Wimbledon Semifinals
Embed from Getty Images (July 5, 2016) Serena and Venus Williams could be on a path to another family final. No. 1 Serena Williams had a 6-4, 6-4 win over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, while sister Venus joined select company beating 96th-ranked … [Read more...]
Sloane Stephens Captures Charleston Crown
(April 10, 2016) Seventh seed Sloane Stephens captured her third tournament title of the year on the WTA tour, defeating qualifier Elena Vesnina 7-6(4), 6-2 to win the Volvo Car Open in Charleston. Before this past week, the 23-year-old American only … [Read more...]
Venus Williams Along with Eight Other Women’s Seeds Lose at Miami Open
(March 25, 2016) Nine women’s seeds on Friday at the Miami Open including 10th seed Venus Williams. Williams fell to qualifier Elena Vesnina 6-0, 6-7(5), 6-2. "It's always an honor to play against Venus.,” said Vesnina, a former No. 21 ranked … [Read more...]
Venus Williams Dominates in First Round Victory in Dubai
(February 17, 2014) DUBAI - Wild Card entry and two-time former champion Venus Williams was off to a winning start at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships besting Elena Vesnina 6-3, 6-2 hitting 10 aces along the way. "The last couple matches I … [Read more...]
Vesnina Claims Second Title of 2013 in Eastbourne
By Ros Satar (June 22, 2013) EASTBOURNE, England - Elena Vesnina def. Jamie Hampton 6-2, 6-1 Elena Vesnina followed up her maiden WTA title in Hobart with a convincing win over Jamie Hampton. Playing in extremely blustery conditions, Vesnina … [Read more...]
Hampton in the Hunt for Maiden Title in Eastbourne
By Ros Satar (June 21, 2013) EASTBOURNE, England - Jamie Hampton def. Caroline Wozniacki 6-7(8), 7-5, 6-3 Qualifier, Jamie Hampton is hunting for her maiden WTA tour title, after scoring another good win in the Aegon International, … [Read more...]