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July 24th, 2020

China Tennis Events All Cancelled; WTA Hit Hard, Finals Unlikely

There will likely be no year-end WTA Finals this year.

Posted by Staff @ 12:21 am in Asia, ATP, WTA, WTA Championships | 2 Comments »

January 12th, 2020

Alexandrova Defeats Rybakina For First WTA Title In Shenzhen

Russians have won the first two titles of the new decade.

Posted by Staff @ 11:30 am in Asia | Comments Off on Alexandrova Defeats Rybakina For First WTA Title In Shenzhen

January 4th, 2020

Bencic, Sabalenka Lead Shenzhen Field

Aryna Sabalenka with try to defend her Shenzhen title and win a fifth trophy in China.

Posted by Staff @ 2:43 pm in Asia | Comments Off on Bencic, Sabalenka Lead Shenzhen Field

January 5th, 2019

Sabalenka Resumes Rise, Rallies Past Riske For Shenzhen Title

Aryna Sabalenka won her third title in the last months.

Posted by Staff @ 5:30 pm in Asia | Comments Off on Sabalenka Resumes Rise, Rallies Past Riske For Shenzhen Title

September 24th, 2018

Andy Murray Returns This Week In Shenzhen, Will Skip European Indoor Season

Andy Murray has announced he’ll end his 2018 season early.

Posted by Staff @ 10:24 am in Asia | 20 Comments »

January 6th, 2018

Halep Boosts No. 1 Status, Wins 2 Titles at WTA Shenzhen

Halep turned around after the singles final to beat Siniakova again in the doubles championship, teaming with Irina-Camelia Begu to beat Siniakova and Barbora Krejcikova 1-6, 6-1, 10-8.

Posted by Staff @ 3:31 pm in Tennis | Comments Off on Halep Boosts No. 1 Status, Wins 2 Titles at WTA Shenzhen

January 5th, 2018

Siniakova Surprises Sharapova, To Face Halep In Shenzhen F; Svitolina Gains Revenge On Pliskova In Brisbane

Simona Halep and Elina Svitolina bid for the first WTA titles of the season on Saturday.

Posted by Staff @ 6:44 pm in Auckland, Brisbane | Comments Off on Siniakova Surprises Sharapova, To Face Halep In Shenzhen F; Svitolina Gains Revenge On Pliskova In Brisbane

September 30th, 2016

Berdych, Gasquet Advance To Shenzhen SFs; Khachanov Impresses In Chengdu, Thiem Doesn’t

Semifinals take place Saturday in Asia on the ATP.

Posted by Staff @ 4:30 pm in Asia | Comments Off on Berdych, Gasquet Advance To Shenzhen SFs; Khachanov Impresses In Chengdu, Thiem Doesn’t

September 29th, 2016

Berdych Battles Vesely In Shenzhen Rematch; Thiem, Dimitrov, Khachanov Headline Chengdu QFs

20-year-old Karen Khachanov will try to reach his first career ATP semifinal in Chengdu.

Posted by Staff @ 5:54 pm in Asia | Comments Off on Berdych Battles Vesely In Shenzhen Rematch; Thiem, Dimitrov, Khachanov Headline Chengdu QFs

October 3rd, 2015

Spaniards Ferrer, Lopez To Meet In Kuala Lumpur Title; Shenzen SFs Washed Out

There will be a Spanish champion in Kuala Lumpur.

Posted by Staff @ 11:30 am in Asia | 1 Comment »

September 26th, 2015

David Ferrer, Grigor Dimitrov Headline Kuala Lumpur; Tomas Berdych, Marin Cilic In Shenzhen

The ATP opens play in Asia next week.

Posted by Staff @ 7:30 pm in Asia | Comments Off on David Ferrer, Grigor Dimitrov Headline Kuala Lumpur; Tomas Berdych, Marin Cilic In Shenzhen

September 28th, 2014

Andy Murray: Hopefully I Can Win Another Title By The End Of The Year!

Andy Murray won his 29th career title today in Shenzhen.

Posted by Tom Gainey @ 1:40 pm in Fall Season | 3 Comments »

September 27th, 2014

Murray Reaches First ATP Final In 14 Months; Nishikori Strong In Kuala Lumpur

Andy Murray seeks his first title tomorrow since 2013 Wimbledon!

Posted by Staff @ 11:34 am in Fall Season | 23 Comments »

September 26th, 2014

Murray, Nishikori Continue On Road To London; Kvitova v Bouchard In Wuhan Final

The final in Wuhan is a Wimbledon rematch between Petra Kvitova and Genie Bouchard, will the outcome be the same?

Posted by Staff @ 12:24 pm in Fall Season | 17 Comments »

January 2nd, 2014

Nadal Overcomes Gulbis In Doha; Federer, Serena v Sharapova Tonight In Brisbane

Rafael Nadal advanced to the semifinals in Doha. In Brisbane tonight Roger Federer returns while Serena Williams takes on Maria Sharapova in the first big blockbuster match of the season.

Posted by Staff @ 4:54 pm in Brisbane, Doha | 46 Comments »