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August 7th, 2023

Brady Saves MPs v Ostapenko In Rainy Montreal, Gets Rybakina; Wozniacki Makes Return Tomorrow

Caroline Wozniacki makes her return to tennis after over 3.5 years.

Posted by Staff @ 11:55 pm in Canadian Open | 2 Comments »

July 7th, 2023

Swiatek Tested By Martic, Garcia Out While Sabalenka, Pegula Win; Rybakian v Boutler

After an easy opener, Iga Swiatek got her first test of the 2023 Wimbledon championships holding off Petra Martic 6-2, 7-5 to advance to the final 16. Swiatek, who lost in this round a year ago, stormed ahead of the Croat before things got interesting in the second. Swiatek would break at love for 4-3 […]

Posted by Sean Randall @ 7:05 pm in Wimbledon | No Comments »

July 6th, 2023

Rybakina Survives Cornet Test, Svitolina Wins; Swiatek, Sabalenka Friday

The top 2 women are on the court Friday at Wimbledon.

Posted by Staff @ 6:34 pm in Wimbledon | No Comments »

July 5th, 2023

Swiatek Dominates At Wimbledon, Kostyuk Ousts Sakkari; Rybakina v Cornet

Iga Swiatek is already into the third round while some of women haven’t played their first round!

Posted by Staff @ 7:39 pm in Wimbledon | No Comments »

July 2nd, 2023

Wimbledon Women’s Draw Preview: Swiatek, Sabalenka, Rybakina Top Favorites

Can anyone outside the Top 3 win Wimbledon?

Posted by Staff @ 7:10 am in Wimbledon | 6 Comments »

June 25th, 2023

Swiatek To Open Grass Season Against Maria In WTA Bad Homburg

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek will have her hands full right from the jump in her 2023 grass debut taking on former Wimbledon semifinalist Tatjana Maria. Swiatek rolls in off her third French Open title but the Polish star has never been far at Wimbledon where she did once win the junior title. Swiatek has […]

Posted by Staff @ 3:38 pm in Grass season | No Comments »

June 25th, 2023

Kvitova Overcomes Vekic For Berlin Title, Rises Among Wimbledon Favorites

Petra Kvitova makes her case as a favorite for Wimbledon.

Posted by Staff @ 2:05 pm in Berlin | No Comments »

June 24th, 2023

Double Duty Puts Kvitova, Vekic Into Berlin WTA 500 Title Match

It was a busy but worth it day for Petra Kvitova and Donna Vekic.

Posted by Staff @ 4:46 pm in Berlin | Comments Off on Double Duty Puts Kvitova, Vekic Into Berlin WTA 500 Title Match

June 22nd, 2023

Kudermetova Upsets Sabalenka In Berlin, Gauff Goes Down

Two big stars fell Thursday in Berlin.

Posted by Staff @ 4:55 pm in Berlin | Comments Off on Kudermetova Upsets Sabalenka In Berlin, Gauff Goes Down

June 21st, 2023

Vekic Stuns Rybakina In Berlin, Kvitova Wins; Sabalenka v Kudermetova Thurs.

It was mixed day for Wimbledon champions in Berlin.

Posted by Staff @ 7:01 pm in Berlin | Comments Off on Vekic Stuns Rybakina In Berlin, Kvitova Wins; Sabalenka v Kudermetova Thurs.

June 20th, 2023

Power Players Sabalenka, Rybakina Rolls In Berlin Openers, Defending Champ Jabeur Upset

Arguably the top two Wimbledon favorites cruised in their grass openers.

Posted by Staff @ 5:06 pm in Berlin | Comments Off on Power Players Sabalenka, Rybakina Rolls In Berlin Openers, Defending Champ Jabeur Upset

June 1st, 2023

Swiatek, Gauff Moves Closer To French QF Collision; Sabalenka, Pegula v Mertens Fri.

Mirra Andreeva targets 25 Grand Slam titles!

Posted by Staff @ 6:49 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Swiatek, Gauff Moves Closer To French QF Collision; Sabalenka, Pegula v Mertens Fri.

May 29th, 2023

Garcia Escapes Wang Test At French Open, Svitolina Back; Swiatek, Gauff, Rybakina Tues.

Iga Swiatek opens her title defense Tuesday in Paris.

Posted by Staff @ 6:17 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Garcia Escapes Wang Test At French Open, Svitolina Back; Swiatek, Gauff, Rybakina Tues.

May 25th, 2023

French Open Women’s Draw Preview: Swiatek Could Face Krejcikova, Gauff, Rybakina Before Final

Iga Swiatek is part of a loaded first quarter at the French Open.

Posted by Staff @ 10:23 am in French Open | Comments Off on French Open Women’s Draw Preview: Swiatek Could Face Krejcikova, Gauff, Rybakina Before Final

May 16th, 2023

Swiatek Moves Past Vekic, Sets Rybakina Showdown At Rome Masters; Badosa, Kalinina Win Marathons

Elena Rybakina is 2-0 against Iga Swiatek this year but both those were hard courts, not it’s clay.

Posted by Staff @ 7:28 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Swiatek Moves Past Vekic, Sets Rybakina Showdown At Rome Masters; Badosa, Kalinina Win Marathons