(March 20, 2014) Adorned in an outfit sporting the Miami Dolphins colors of orange and turquoise, Dolphins co-owner and No. 1 player Serena Williams fought off some rust and a game in the first set but won the last five games of the match to beat … [Read more...]
A Healthy and Happy Federer Returns to the Top 5 in Miami
(March 20, 2014) After a 2013 which saw him end the year at No. 6 dealing with back problems, and then fall to No. 8 at the end of January, Roger Federer is on his way back up. He’s currently No. 5 after falling in the BNP Paribas Open final last … [Read more...]
Novak Djokovic Coming into Miami with Renewed Confidence
(March 20, 2014) Novak Djokovic came into Indian Wells not having won a tournament for the first time in four years. His comeback win over Roger Federer on Sunday 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (3) gave the world No. 2 his third BNP Paribas title. The win also … [Read more...]
Juan Martin del Potro Withdraws From Sony Open
(March 19, 2014) Juan Martin del Potro has announced on his Facebook page that he is withdrawing from the Sony Open in Miami citing the wrist injury which also took him out of the BNP Paribas Open: Juan Martín del Potro 8 minutes … [Read more...]
Serena Williams Mounts Comeback for Record 6th Miami Title
By Kevin Ware (March 30, 2013) MIAMI - Serena Williams pulled off a comeback win for the ages on Saturday at the Sony Open. Down a set and a break against Maria Sharapova, Williams won the final 10 games to record a 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 victory, … [Read more...]
Sony Open Women’s Final: Why Serena WILL Win Number 6
By Kevin Ware (March 29, 2013) Serena Williams has already broken Steffi Graf’s total number of Miami match wins, and now has the chance to pull ahead in most Miami titles won. The only thing between Williams and Miami immortality is Maria … [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...]
Andy Murray Beats Marin Cilic in Topsy Turvy Affair to Reach Miami Semis
By Amy Fetherolf (March 28, 2013) MIAMI -- World No. 3 Andy Murray survived a tough challenge from World No. 11 Marin Cilic, beating him 6-4, 6-3 to advance to the semifinals at the Sony Open. The first set featured five breaks of serve, four of … [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...]
Sharapova Outlasts Errani in Miami
By Kevin Ware (March 27, 2013) MIAMI - Maria Sharapova overcame a late second-set charge to defeat Sara Errani 7-5, 7-5 in their quarterfinal match at the Sony Open on Wednesday. The match, an error-filled affair for both, lasted just under two and … [Read more...]