By Barbara Galiza (March 2, 2013) FLORIANOPOLIS, Brazil - It wasn’t the final most fans in Florianópolis were expecting, but Olga Puchkova and Monica Niculescu made their ticket money worth it. The two battled for two hours until Niculescu came out … [Read more...]
“I Tried My Best,” Said Venus Williams After Loss to Puchkova in Florianópolis
By Barbara Galiza (March 1, 2013) Venus Williams looked apathetic in her semifinal loss to Olga Puchkova in Florianópolis, but made no excuses. The American, normally an ace machine, was hitting serves at around 62 mph and, during a few points, … [Read more...]