(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...]
“Getting Myself on Track,” Victoria Azarenka Advances in Toronto
By Brodie Widdifield (August 11, 2015) TORONTO, Canada - Life as a touring tennis professional is a lonely one, but the long recovery from a serious injury can be even tougher. Victoria Azarenka struggled with a foot injury in 2014 which caused a … [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...]
Kerber Edges Radwanska in Thriller at Bank of the West Classic
By Curt Janka (August 7, 2015) STANFORD, California – All the cats. All the mice. Angelique Kerber needed every shot in her arsenal to overcome the craft and guile of Agnieszka Radwanska 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. Up an early break in the first set, Radwanska … [Read more...]
Svitolina Rallies to Beat Riske at Bank of the West Classic
By Curt Janka (August 7, 2015) STANFORD, California – Elina Svitolina waited until late in the second set to elevate her play to defeat Alison Riske 4-6, 7-5, 6-1. There were many breaks of serve and the two were quite even up until Riske was … [Read more...]
Svitolina Wins Marrakech Title
(May 2, 2015) Elina Svitolina won her third career WTA defeating unseeded Timea Babos 7-5, 7-6 (3) in the Grand Prix SAR final in Marrakech on Saturday. The fourth seed Svitolina remains perfect in finals at 3-0. The world No. 25th other titles came … [Read more...]
Donna Vekic and Madison Keys head the youngsters’ Charge in Birmingham and Beyond
By Tumaini Carayol (June 13, 2013) BIRMINGHAM, UK - Women's Tennis Association - says who? It's the kids who are taking over the city of Birmingham. They're seemingly hiding behind every corner, popping out of every doorway, exploiting … [Read more...]