(September 7, 2016) FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Posting player interviews throughout the day when allowed. Note from the US Open Media Operations Guide as why Tennis Panorama News is allowed to post transcripts: Transcripts of player interviews … [Read more...]
US Open – Nishikori Beats Murray; Pliskova Reaches First Major Semifinal
(September 7, 2016) FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Kei Nishikori upset No. 2 Andy Murray in five sets while 10 seed Karolina Pliskova dominated final eight newcomer Ana Konjuh to reach the semifinals of the US Open during Wednesday’s day … [Read more...]
Cibulkova Wins Eastbourne for First Grass Court Title
(June 25, 2016) Dominika Cibulkova won her second title of the year and her first career title on grass when she beat Czech Karolina Pliskova 7-5, 6-3 Saturday for the Eastbourne International title. “It was extremely tough match today,” said the … [Read more...]
No. 53 Federico Delbonis Surprises No. 2 Andy Murray in Third Round of BNP Paribas Open
(March 14, 2016) INDIAN WELLS, California - No. 2 Andy Murray lost to No. 53 Federico Delbonis 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (3) in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open on Monday in a two-hours and 46 minutes. The southpaw from Argentina trailed 1-4 to the Brit … [Read more...]
FILA Signs Sponsorship Agreement with Karolina Pliskova
(January 11, 2016) FILA announced that it has signed a multi-year endorsement agreement with WTA Tour player, Karolina Pliskova. “We are thrilled to welcome Karolina Pliskova to the FILA family,” said Gene Yoon, Global Chairman of FILA. “Karolina’s … [Read more...]
Serena Williams Advances Easily While Fourth Seed Nishikori Falls on Day 1 of US Open
(August 31, 2015) FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – Last year’s US Open men’s finalist and fourth seed Kei Nishikori lost in the first round on Monday while several women’s seeds tumbled out on the first day of Flushing Meadows. No such drama for the No. 1 … [Read more...]
2015 Connecticut Open Preview
By Jack Cunniff (August 23, 2015) NEW HAVEN, Connecticut - For the first time since 2006, the field at the 2015 Connecticut Open features five of the world’s top ten women’s players, and that depth should make for an unpredictable event. Here are … [Read more...]
Kerber Straight A’s in Finals, Wins Bank of the West Classic
By Curt Janka (August 9, 2015) STANFORD, California – There are no easy finals in Stanford and this one was no exception. Angelique Kerber was pushed hard to beat Karolina Pliskova 6-3, 5-7, 6-4. Kerber is now a perfect 4-0 in championship … [Read more...]
Pliskova Powers Past Lepchenko at Bank of the West Classic
By Curt Janka (August 8, 2015) STANFORD, California – Karolina Pliskova swung freely into her fifth final of the year, beating Varvara Lepchenko 6-2, 7-5. Most of the match boiled down to serves and return of serves. Pliskova continued her … [Read more...]
Kerber edges Pliskova to win Birmingham Aegon Classic
By Ros Satar (June 21, 2015) BIRMINGHAM, England - Angelique Kerber dug in against WTA Rising Star Karolina Pliskova in a taut three-set 6-7 (5), 6-3, 7-6 (4) final to win her first grass court title, and her third title this year, having won in … [Read more...]