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...]
Heather Watson and Laura Robson Bite the Bullet in Birmingham
By Tumaini Carayol (June 12, 2013) BIRMINGHAM, UK - Kicking off the day's play on Wednesday at the AEGON Classic was the pride and joy of Britain, Heather Watson and Laura Robson, back to back. Considering the later slots are usually … [Read more...]
Heather Watson Back From Glandular Fever, Loses First Match But Not Fighting Spirit
By Ros Satar (May 29, 2013) PARIS - As much as she put up a spirited defense, in her first match back after illness, Britain’s Heather Watson bowed out in the first round to Switzerland’s Stefanie Voegele 6-4, 2-6, 6-4. Watson looked to be hitting … [Read more...]
Tim Henman and Heather Watson to Team Up for Exhibition Doubles before Aegon Classic
(April 10, 2013) British No. 2, Heather Watson, and tennis legend Tim Henman were in Birmingham today to announce an exciting one-off tennis match that will take place to mark the opening of the new Centre Court at the UK’s all-female tennis … [Read more...]
British Tennis is Completely Different From 10 Years Ago, Says Keothavong
By Barbara Galiza (March 2, 2013) FLORIANOPOLIS, Brazil –With the recent successes of Andy Murray, Laura Robson and Heather Watson, it’s safe to say tennis in Britain is in a great phase. Londoner Anne Keothavong, professional since … [Read more...]
Radwanska Rolls into Australian Open Round of 16
By Jaclyn Stacey (January 18, 2013) MELBOURNE PARK, Australia - Fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska won through to the fourth round of the Australian Open defeating Britain’s Heather Watson 6-3, 6-1 in one hour and 24 minutes on day five at the … [Read more...]
Tennis Players and Chefs Serve Up a Feast for Charity at Taste of Tennis
By Jaclyn Stacey (January 10, 2013) MELBOURNE, Australia - A service game of a different kind was on the menu for the tennis stars who attended the 4th Annual Melbourne Swisse Taste of Tennis event held at the Grand Hyatt Hotel on Thursday … [Read more...]
Watson Wins First WTA Title, Becomes First British Woman to Win Title in 24 Years
In a dramatic match which lasted three hours and 11 minutes, Great Britain’s Heather Watson saved four match points to defeat Chinese Taipei’s Kai-Chen Chang 7-5, 5-7, 7-6(4) to capture the Japan Open Title in Osaka. The victory gave Watson her first … [Read more...]
Li Na Advances at US Open with New Confidence and a New Coach
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY - Li Na received a boost of confidence by winning Cincinnati less than two weeks ago, her first tournament win of the year. The momentum carried over to her first round match of the US Open on Monday, where the former French … [Read more...]
Watson defeats Stephens on First Day of Bank of the West Classic
By David Sweet STANFORD, California - It was a beautiful day for a tennis tournament.  The Bank of the West Classic opened on Monday with weather in the mid 70s and sunny. None of the top seeds were in action on Monday, but a few were … [Read more...]