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April 29th, 2018

Pliskova Stops Vandeweghe Clay Power Play in WTA Stuttgart Final

It was the 10th career win for Pliskova, who improved to 10-10 in career finals, winning her last four.

Posted by Staff @ 12:34 pm in Tennis | 1 Comment »

April 21st, 2018

Sharapova Joins 8 of Top 10 at WTA Stuttgart; Preview

An impressive eight of the Top 10 in Stuttgart, where the Top 4 seeds receive opening-round byes…Five women who have sat at No. 1 in the field…

Posted by Staff @ 1:52 pm in Tennis | 29 Comments »

June 18th, 2017

Pouille Wins 1st on Grass, Denies F-Lo in Stuttgart Final

“Of course if you win the first tournament of the grass season you’re very confident, but I know that every week is different and every player is tough to beat,” said the 23-year-old Pouille, who also won the claycourt Hungarian Open title in April.

Posted by Staff @ 2:18 pm in Tennis | 1 Comment »

April 24th, 2017

Sharapova Set for Possibly-Unwelcoming 2017 Debut at Stuttgart; WTA Preview

Sharapova will enter the Stuttgart battlefield when she takes on Italy’s Roberta Vinci in her opener on the red clay.

Posted by Staff @ 10:52 am in Tennis | 13 Comments »

June 5th, 2016

Federer, Del Potro Kick Off Grass Season Amidst Challengers at ATP Stuttgart

Notes: Roger Federer after skipping the French Open with a back injury returns to kick off the grasscourt season at Stuttgart…Federer is the lone Top 10er, but a strong field includes a number of floaters…The Top 4 seeds receive opening-round byes…Interesting starters include (1) Federer vs. the American top prospect Fritz, (8) Pouille vs. the Aussie Millman (winner to face the Del Potro vs. Dimitrov victor) and (7) Kohlschreiber vs. the French riser Herbert…

Posted by Staff @ 7:56 pm in Tennis | 79 Comments »

April 26th, 2015

Garcia-Lopez, Kerber, Nishikori, Win ATP/WTA Titles

“I’m really happy I’m able to defend the title,” Nishikori said. “I think the second set was extremely tough and I don’t really know how I won it to be honest. Pablo was very aggressive, he kept moving the ball and made me run up and down all the time. I also tried to be aggressive and I think that’s why I won the important points, but I’d say he played better than me.”

Posted by Staff @ 6:23 pm in Tennis | 8 Comments »

April 19th, 2015

ATP/WTA Previews: Nadal in Barcelona, Loaded WTA Stuttgart

Kei Nishikoi beat Santiago Giraldo in last year’s final…Returning former champs in the final are Nishikori (2014), Nadal (2013-11,’09-05), Verdasco (2010) and Robredo (2004).

Posted by Staff @ 6:35 pm in Barcelona, Stuttgart, Tennis | 11 Comments »

April 26th, 2014

Sharapova Meets Ivanovic For The Stuttgart Title While Boyfriend Dimitrov Battles in Bucharest Final

Love couple Maria Sharapova and Grigor Dimitrov will try to win titles on Sunday.

Posted by Staff @ 6:56 pm in Barcelona | 26 Comments »

July 12th, 2013

Verdasco Stays Hot; Haas Upset; Isner v Hewitt On Hall Of Fame Saturday In Newport

Fernando Verdasco eyes a title in Sweden while John Isner and Lleyton Hewitt meet on the grass in Newport.

Posted by Staff @ 8:50 pm in hall of fame, Newport | 8 Comments »

April 27th, 2013

Nadal Seeks 8th Barcelona Title Against Almagro; Sharapova Eyes Stuttgart Repeat

Rafael Nadal and Maria Sharapova both bid for title defenses tomorrow.

Posted by Staff @ 6:51 pm in Barcelona | 52 Comments »

April 26th, 2013

Nadal Wins Two In Barcelona, Sets Up Showdown With Raonic; Tipsarevic Continues To Struggle; Sharapova Into Stuttgart SFs

Milos Raonic meets Rafael Nadal tomorrow in Barcelona.

Posted by Staff @ 10:46 pm in Barcelona | 123 Comments »

April 25th, 2013

Nadal Might Have To Play Two On Friday In Rainy Barcelona; Sharapova Needs 3 Hours To Win Stuttgart

Rafael Nadal will have to win two matches Friday to stay alive in Barcelona.

Posted by Staff @ 11:08 pm in Barcelona | 31 Comments »

July 15th, 2012

Top 10ers Serena, Errani, Ferrer, Tipsarevic Eye Sunday Titles

A bunch of Top 10 players will be gunning for tour titles on Sunday, including Wimbledon champion Serena Williams.

Posted by Staff @ 12:10 am in Newport, Stanford | 13 Comments »

April 28th, 2012

Nadal Seeks 7th Barcelona Crown Sunday Against Ferrer; Azarenka v Sharapova In Scream-y Stuttgart Final

David Ferrer will try an stop Rafael Nadal in Barcelona while Victoria Azarenka takes on Maria Sharapova for the Stuttgart title.

Posted by Staff @ 11:30 pm in Barcelona | 95 Comments »

April 28th, 2012

Raonic Rockets Past Murray, Now Gets Ferrer At Barcelona; Nadal Unstoppable?

Milos Raonic scored his best ranking win beating Andy Murray in the Barcelona semifinals.

Posted by Sean Randall @ 12:03 am in Barcelona | 46 Comments »