From the International Tennis Federation: Tennis Anti-Doping Programme 20 September 2016 – London, ENGLAND Decision in the case of Varvara Lepchenko The International Tennis Federation announced today that Varvara … [Read more...]
Pliskova Powers Past Lepchenko at Bank of the West Classic
By Curt Janka (August 8, 2015) STANFORD, California – Karolina Pliskova swung freely into her fifth final of the year, beating Varvara Lepchenko 6-2, 7-5. Most of the match boiled down to serves and return of serves. Pliskova continued her … [Read more...]
“Nobody beats me 5 times,” Lepchenko Upsets Wozniacki at Stanford
By Curt Janka (August 6, 2015) STANFORD, California – Varvara Lepchenko played steady to beat top-seeded Caroline Wozniacki at the Bank of the West Classic 6-4, 6-2 despite a number of brief rain delays. Neither player exhibited much emotion on … [Read more...]
First Timers shine in the Birmingham sun
By Ros Satar (June 16, 2015) The Birmingham field this year has been boosted by a couple of debutantes who certainly shone on a rare sunny day in the Midlands. First up was a pumped looking Victoria Azarenka, and if her exertions while waiting to … [Read more...]
A Conversation with Varvara Lepchenko
By Alana Mitchelson (January 17, 2014) MELBOURNE - Varvara Lepchenko was left feeling very weak and light-headed after losing her second round Australian Open singles match on Thursday in the blistering 111 degree heat. She spent an hour after the … [Read more...]
Extreme Heat has Players Talking at Australian Open
By Alana Mitchelson (January 16, 2014) MELBOURNE - With players being treated for the heat throughout the morning and early afternoon at the Australian Open, the Extreme Heat Policy came into effect at about 2.50pm on Thursday. According to … [Read more...]
Vesnina Stuns Ivanovic in Eastbourne
By Ros Satar (June 17, 2013) EASTBOURNE, England - Elena Vesnina def. Ana Ivanovic 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 Elena Vesnina overcame the seventh seed Ana Ivanovic in the first match on Centre Court as the women had to regroup and restart when rain … [Read more...]
Americans in Paris – Day Two at Roland Garros
(May 27, 2013). Americans went 8-4 in Paris on the day 2 of the French Open. Here is a look at how they all fared: First round: Sloane Stephens (17) (USA) def. Karin Knapp (ITA) 6-2, 7-5 In a bit of a slump since reaching the semifinals of the … [Read more...]
Serena and Venus Williams Win to Wrap Up Fed Cup World Group Spot for the U.S.
By Nathalie Narcisse (April 21, 2013) DELRAY BEACH, Florida - On a day where tennis legend Chris Evert was lauded for Federation Cup accomplishments, it was fitting that dynamic duo, Serena and Venus Williams carried their matches to … [Read more...]
Serena Williams Squares World Group Play-Off Tie versus Sweden
By Nathalie Narcisse (April 20, 2013) DELRAY BEACH. Florida - After a three-hour setback due to showers at the Delray Beach Tennis Center, Serena Williams sauntered on court to face Swede Johanna Larsson. The world No. 1 dusted off her … [Read more...]