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...]
Serena Williams Crushes, Maria Sharapova Rebounds to Advance at Sony Open
(March 24, 2014) In a tale of two different matches, expected results as No. 1 Serena Williams and fourth seed Maria Sharapova reached the quarterfinals of the Sony Open on Monday. Williams dismissed American countrywoman qualifier CoCo Vandeweghe … [Read more...]
Federer Makes Quick Work of de Bakker at Sony Open
(March 23, 2014) Roger Federer took just 63 minutes to reach the fourth round of the Sony Open against Thiemo De Bakker winning 6-3, 6-3 on Stadium Court on Sunday. Federer played a very clean match with 23 winners to 11 unforced errors, with no … [Read more...]
Li Na Fights Off Madison Keys to Reach Sony Open Fourth Round
(March 23, 2014) Li Na held off Madison Keys 7-6(3), 6-3 in a slugfest on Sunday morning at the Sony Open to reach the fourth round. The world No. 2 and young American who are both represented by agent Max Eisenbud, each broke serve three time in the … [Read more...]
Maria Sharapova Wins Thriller over Lucie Safarova to Advance at Sony Open
(March 22, 2014) Maria Sharapova was pushed hard by Lucie Safarova 6-4, 6-7(7), 6-2 in a three hour contest to move into the round of 16 at the Sony Open. The No. 4 seed won the match on her ninth match point over a pesky opponent, 56 minutes after … [Read more...]
Serena Williams Pushes Past Caroline Garcia into Miami Round of 16
(March 22, 2014) In a match in which the world No. 1 committed 41 unforced errors, Serena Williams survived up-and-comer Caroline Garcia of France 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 to reach the fourth round of the Sony Open on Saturday. The 20-year-old Garcia made … [Read more...]
Stanislas Wawrinka Back to Winning Ways at the Sony Open
(March 22, 2014) Stanislas Wawrinka improved his record to 14-1 on the year defeating Daniel Gimeno-Traver 6-0, 3-6, 6-3 in his opening match on Stadium Court at the Sony Open. The match was a bit of a test for the No. 1 Swiss player who is … [Read more...]
Novak Djokovic Moves Into Sony Open Third Round
(March 21, 2014) Three-time former Sony Open champion Novak Djokovic defeated Jeremy Chardy 6-4, 6-3. The Serb converted on all three break points he had against Chardy. "When I was supposed to play my best and come up with some good serves and good … [Read more...]
Roger Federer Returns to Sony Open with a Win Over Ivo Karlovic
(March 21, 2014) Roger Federer returned to the Sony Open on a winning note beating hard-serving, 6-foot-11 Ivo Karlovic 6-4, 7-6 (4) on Friday. Federer missed playing last year’s event in Key Biscayne and was entertained by a video tribute on the … [Read more...]
Fashion Statements in Notes and Quotes at the Sony Open
Fashion statements (Match 20, 2014) On Thursday at the Sony Open some of the players were asked about their “fashion” and “style” on and off-court. Here is what some of them had to say. Serena Williams The world No. 1 sported Miami … [Read more...]