(March 1, 2017) DANIEL ISLAND, S.C. – As of today, the Volvo Car Open will welcome back at least five of its past champions for its 2017 tournament, held April 1 – 9 at the Volvo Car Stadium in Charleston, South Carolina. Currently in the field … [Read more...]
Paire, Stosur, Thiem, Tsurenko and Tomic Win Tennis Titles This Week
(July 26, 2015) Benoit Paire, Samantha Stosur, Dominik Thiem, Lesia Tsurenko and Bernard Tomic were the singles winners on the tennis tour this weekend. France’s Paire joined the winner’s circle for the first time, claiming the ATP World Tour title … [Read more...]
Tennis – Bellucci, Knapp, Stosur and Thiem Win Tournaments Leading into French Open
(May 23, 2015) World No. 60 Thomaz Bellucci won the Geneva Open title on Saturday, beating sixth-seeded Joao Sousa of Portugal 7-6 (4), 6-4 for his fourth ATP World Tour title. The Geneva tournament returned to the tour after a 24-year hiatus. For … [Read more...]
Serena Williams Nets Record 61st Match Win at Australian Open
(January 17, 2014) Serena Williams extended her current win streak to 24 with a 6-3, 6-3 win over Daniela Hantuchova to move into the fourth round of the Australian Open on Friday. With the victory, the No. 1 player has surpassed Margaret Court’s … [Read more...]
Stosur Moves Past Keys, Hampton Tops 20th Seed
(March 9, 2013) World No. 9, Australia’s Samantha Stosur moved into the third round of the BNP Paribas Open, defeating American teenager Madison Keys 6-3, 6-4 on Saturday. Stosur was happy with her play during the 75 minute match. "I'm happy … [Read more...]
Stosur Falls Apart as Zheng Advances at Australian Open
By Jaclyn Stacey (January 16, 2013) MELBOURNE PARK, Australia - Jie Zheng progressed through an error filled match against ninth seed Samantha Stosur in two hours and 42 minutes on Rod Laver Arena in day three action at Australian Open … [Read more...]
Tennis News Net Notes
(December 13, 2012) A quick look at the recent news in the world of tennis. The Chilean newspaper La Tercera reports that the Vina de Mar tournament wants to offer Rafael Nadal a $1.2 million appearance fee to play the tournament. Vina del Mar is a … [Read more...]
Azarenka Clinches No. 1 Ranking at WTA Championships
(October 26, 2012) Victoria Azarenka sealed the No. 1 ranking for the year by defeating Li Na 7-6(4), 6-3 at the WTA Championships on Friday in Istanbul. The victory for the Belarusian also moved her into the semifinals on Saturday where … [Read more...]
Azarenka Battles Past Stosur to Gain First US Open Semifinal
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY - No. 1 Victoria Azarenka edged out defending champion Samantha Stosur 6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (5) in 2 hours, 23 minutes on Tuesday to move into her first US Open semifinal. “She really pushed me,“Azarenka said of Stosur. … [Read more...]
Stosur Stops Robson at US Open
FLUSHING MEADOWS, NY – It took nine match points, but defending US open champion Samantha Stosur put away feisty British teen Laura Robson 6-4, 6-4 for a berth in the round of 16. “I thought it was a good match, Stosur said. “I thought I … [Read more...]
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