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July 3rd, 2023

Kenin Knocks Out Gauff, Venus Falls, Swiatek Rolls At Wimbledon; Rybakina, Sabalenka Tues.

Iga Swiatek had a great start to her Wimbledon, but the Americans stole the show.

Posted by Staff @ 7:46 pm in Wimbledon | Comments Off on Kenin Knocks Out Gauff, Venus Falls, Swiatek Rolls At Wimbledon; Rybakina, Sabalenka Tues.

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.

March 21st, 2023

Former Champions Murray, Isner Headline Miami Masters Wednesday; Andreescu v Raducanu

Three former champions are in action Wednesday in Miami.

Posted by Staff @ 11:48 pm in Miami | Comments Off on Former Champions Murray, Isner Headline Miami Masters Wednesday; Andreescu v Raducanu

March 9th, 2023

Rogers, Giorgi, Czech Teens Advance At Indian Wells; Raducanu, Collins Thurs.

In a battle of former Grand Slam winners, Sloane Stephens takes on Sofia Kenin Thursday.

Posted by Staff @ 9:30 am in Indian Wells | Comments Off on Rogers, Giorgi, Czech Teens Advance At Indian Wells; Raducanu, Collins Thurs.

August 10th, 2022

Serena’s Begins Farewell Tour Tonight In Toronto v Bencic; Gauff v Rybakina; Osaka, Raducanu Out

Serena final run begins tonight in Toronto.

Posted by Staff @ 11:21 am in Canadian Open | Comments Off on Serena’s Begins Farewell Tour Tonight In Toronto v Bencic; Gauff v Rybakina; Osaka, Raducanu Out

August 7th, 2022

Kasatkina Rallies Past Rogers For San Jose Title; Samsonova Victorious In D.C.

Russians won both WTA finals on Sunday.

Posted by Staff @ 11:53 pm in San Jose, Washington | Comments Off on Kasatkina Rallies Past Rogers For San Jose Title; Samsonova Victorious In D.C.

August 7th, 2022

Serena, Venus, Osaka And Swiatek Headline Canadian Masters Toronto

A loaded women’s Canadian Open begins Monday in Toronto.

Posted by Staff @ 11:41 pm in Canadian Open | Comments Off on Serena, Venus, Osaka And Swiatek Headline Canadian Masters Toronto

August 7th, 2022

Kasatkina Beats Badosa, Will Meet Rogers For San Jose Title

Shelby Rogers will seek her first career title Sunday in San Jose.

Posted by Staff @ 9:52 am in San Jose, Washington | Comments Off on Kasatkina Beats Badosa, Will Meet Rogers For San Jose Title

May 26th, 2022

Halep, Pliskova Continue Seeded French Open Exit; Swiatek Keeps Streaking

For the first time in tournament history just 7 Top 10 women’s seeds were eliminated before the third round.

Posted by Staff @ 8:12 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Halep, Pliskova Continue Seeded French Open Exit; Swiatek Keeps Streaking

March 12th, 2022

Gauff, Raducanu Indian Wells Winners While Pliskova, Muguruza, Svitolina Upset

Iga Swiatek and Emma Raducanu are the two highest seeds left in the top half.

Posted by Staff @ 10:55 am in Indian Wells | Comments Off on Gauff, Raducanu Indian Wells Winners While Pliskova, Muguruza, Svitolina Upset

January 26th, 2022

Swiatek Outlasts Kanepi, Sets Collins Australian SF Showdown; Barty v Keys

Ash Barty is just four sets from history.

Posted by Staff @ 11:14 am in Australian Open | 1 Comment »

January 25th, 2022

Barty Dominant Again At Australian Open, Keys Next; Swiatek Seeks SF

Ash Barty is now just four sets from an Australian Open title.

Posted by Staff @ 10:54 am in Australian Open | Comments Off on Barty Dominant Again At Australian Open, Keys Next; Swiatek Seeks SF

January 24th, 2022

Halep, Sabalenka Upset At Australian Open; Barty Party Looking Good

Things are lining are nicely for Ash Barty.

Posted by Staff @ 1:33 pm in Australian Open | Comments Off on Halep, Sabalenka Upset At Australian Open; Barty Party Looking Good

February 7th, 2021

Barty Too Good For Hot-Handed Muguruza; Mertens A Title Winner

Ash Barty is already in form and ready for her home Slam.

Posted by Staff @ 3:09 pm in Melbourne Summer Series | Comments Off on Barty Too Good For Hot-Handed Muguruza; Mertens A Title Winner

February 6th, 2021

Osaka, Azarenka Withdraw From Melbourne Lead-Ups, No Final At Grampians

Three more former women’s Australian Open champions exited lead-up events on Saturday in Melbourne.

Posted by Staff @ 2:05 pm in Melbourne Summer Series | Comments Off on Osaka, Azarenka Withdraw From Melbourne Lead-Ups, No Final At Grampians