By Kevin Ware (March 27, 2014) Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova in straight sets 6-4, 6-3 to reach her ninth final in Key Biscayne. Williams came into this semifinal the prohibitive favorite, owing to her 15-2 head-to-head against … [Read more...]
Djokovic Fends Off a Strong Murray Challenge to Reach Miami Semis
By Kevin Ware (March 26, 2014) Wednesday’s quarterfinal match between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray was undoubtedly going to provide a good test for both heading into the clay season. For Djokovic, it would provide a test of his newfound … [Read more...]
A Day of “Firsts” for Flavia Pennetta and Novak Djokovic at the BNP Paribas Open
By Kevin Ware INDIAN WELLS - It was a day of “firsts” on finals Sunday at the BNP Paribas Open. Flavia Pennetta won her first WTA Premier Mandatory title by defeating a hobbled Agnieszka Radwanska, and Novak Djokovic won his first title of 2014 by … [Read more...]
Sharapova Romps Over a Weary Jankovic
By Kevin Ware (March 28, 2013) MIAMI - Maria Sharapova rolled past Jelena Jankovic 6-2, 6-1 in their women’s semifinal at the Sony Open. She did so with the help of an unfortunate case of scheduling; at least it was unfortunate for Jankovic, the … [Read more...]
Sony Open Women’s Semis: Get Ready for a Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams Final
By Kevin Ware (March 28, 2013) MIAMI - In spite of injuries, illness, upsets, and withdrawals by the dozens, my initial selections for the Women’s semifinals held (mostly) true to form with three out of four correct picks: Maria Sharapova, Serena … [Read more...]