(January 17, 2017) No. 2 seeds Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic took their first steps in their quest for a seventh Australian Open title on Tuesday, each winning in straight sets. Djokovic beat Fernando Verdasco in the first round of … [Read more...]
On the Purple Carpet – Fashion Shines at WTA Pre-Wimbledon Party
(June 23, 2016) Tennis superstars and celebrities from the worlds of sport, lifestyle and culture came together at The Roof Gardens, Kensington for one of the most anticipated parties of the summer: the WTA Pre-Wimbledon Party presented … [Read more...]
Serena Williams Begins Quest for Ninth Miami Title with Three-Set Win Over Christina McHale
(March 24, 2016) Serena Williams began her quest for a ninth Miami Open title on Thursday, getting past countrywoman Christina McHale 6-3, 5-7, 6-2 in their first meeting. For No. 1 Williams her second round win was her 19th straight victory in Key … [Read more...]
Serena Williams Survives Heather Watson, Will Face Sister Venus in Wimbledon Fourth Round
View image | gettyimages.com (July 3, 2015) Serena Williams was just two points away from ending a bid for her fourth straight major title and the third leg of the Grand Slam. Britain’s No. 1 player and world No. 59, Heather Watson almost stood in … [Read more...]
Bouchard Retires from Eastbourne Match with Injury, Says will Play Wimbledon
By Ros Satar (June 24, 2015) EASTBOURNE, England - Genie Bouchard’s trials and tribulations continued when she looked out of sorts at the hand of Swiss teen Belinda Bencic. The youngest player in the draw went toe-to-toe with Bouchard before … [Read more...]
Bouchard Gets First Win of Grass-Court Season at Eastbourne; Cibulkova Returns
View image | gettyimages.com By Ros Satar (June 23, 2015) EASTBOURNE, England - Hot on the heels of Petra Kvitova’s withdrawal, Birmingham champion Angelique Kerber withdrew also citing a viral illness. There was a lot of this going about as … [Read more...]
Kvitova withdraws from Eastbourne as weather wreaks havoc
By Ros Satar (June 22, 2015) EASTBOURNE, England - Top seed Petra Kvitova opted to protect her Wimbledon defence chances by withdrawing from Eastbourne at Monday’s WTA All Access interviews, despite wanting to play doubles with Caroline … [Read more...]
Birmingham Day 4 – Weeding Out the Field
View image | gettyimages.com By Ros Satar (June 18, 2015) BIRMINGHAM, England - With seeds and home favourites having stumbled over the past few days in the Midlands, the championship is now largely on Simona Halep’s racquet to lose. Having … [Read more...]
Serena Williams Dominates in Opening Match at Wimbledon
(June 25, 2013) Serena Williams began the defense of her Wimbledon crown in dominating style by conquering Luxembourg’s Mandy Minella 6-1, 6-3 in a first round match on Tuesday on Centre Court. Williams did not lose a point on her serve in the first … [Read more...]
Vesnina Stuns Ivanovic in Eastbourne
By Ros Satar (June 17, 2013) EASTBOURNE, England - Elena Vesnina def. Ana Ivanovic 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 Elena Vesnina overcame the seventh seed Ana Ivanovic in the first match on Centre Court as the women had to regroup and restart when rain … [Read more...]