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Dinara Safina deserves to be heard
Oct. 9 | By David Kane This week, social media forums were (pardon the pun) “a’twitter” with a certain catchphrase coined by WTA No. 3 Serena Williams back in 2009 — one of which I was certain I’d never hear again: “She won Rome and Madrid.” Why...
Caroline Wozniacki Takes First Step
Aug. 30 | NEW YORK – It was only a first step, but one that Caroline Wozniacki was delighted to make. The Dane crushed Nuria Llagostera Vives of Spain 6-3 6-1 Tuesday in her first US Open appearance as the world’s top-ranked woman. And that’s been the knock...
Two-time defending champion Kim Clijsters and fellow 2011 Grand Slam champions Li Na and Petra Kvitova headline 2011 US Open women’s field
Jul. 21 | The USTA announced today that 97 of the top 100 women, including two-time defending US Open champion and reigning Australian Open champion Kim Clijsters, and fellow 2011 Grand Slam singles champions Li Na and Petra Kvitova, are entered in the women’s...
Surprises and upsets in the first week of Indian Wells – Mondays with Bob Greene
Mar. 14 | STARS BNP Paribas Open (First Week) Donald Young beat fifth-seeded Andy Murray 7-6 (4) 6-3 Ivo Karlovic beat sixth-seeded David Ferrer 7-6 (3) 6-3 Peng Shuai beat seventh-seeded Li Na 4-6 6-3 6-3 OTHER Mark Philippoussis beat Tim Henman 6-3, 7-6 (3)...
Blake and Safina highlight Sony Ericsson Open wildcards
Mar. 8 | The 2011 Sony Ericsson Open announced its wildcard entries and this year it features former World No. 4 James Blake and former World No. 1 Dinara Safina. A total of five wildcard slots were granted to the men’s draw and also include Jack Sock,...
South African Tennis Open Fights to Stay on ATP World Tour Schedule: This Week in Tennis Business with Justin Cohen
Feb. 9 | South African Tennis Open in Johannesburg fighting to remain on ATP World Tour schedule The recently completed South African Tennis Open, which was won last weekend by hometown hero Kevin Anderson, is currently fighting an uphill battle as the tournaments...
The State of Women’s Tennis
Feb. 8 | By Blair Henley It’s fair to say that the folks over at the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) were likely feeling a little uneasy upon entering the 2011 tournament season. After all, Serena Williams continued to extend her layoff due to a foot injury...
Wozniacki to be new face of Proactiv: This Week in Tennis Business
Dec. 1 | By Justin Cohen Wozniacki signs multi-million dollar deal with Proactiv WWD is reporting that World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki has signed a two-year multi-million dollar deal with skin care brand, Proactiv. Wozniacki is expected to make several million...
WTA Tour Rankings Under Scrutiny After Major-Less Wozniacki Clinches No.1
Oct. 8 | On Monday, when the new rankings are official, Caroline Wozniacki will become the fifth woman to reach No. 1 without having won a Grand Slam singles title, but the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour has no plans “at this time” to redesign its ranking...
Ana Ivanovic on a Roll
Sep. 2 | When Ana Ivanovic cruised past No. 21 seed Jie Zheng 6-3, 6-0 on Wednesday, it marked the first time since last year’s Wimbledon that the former world No. 1 reached the third round of a Grand Slam. Decked out in a hot pink Adidas dress and her signature...
Two Sides of the US Open
Aug. 30 | NEW YORK – It was just 365 days ago that Dinara Safina came into the US Open Tennis Championships as the number one player in the world. Kim Clijsters, on the other hand, was just returning from a two-year retirement that saw her get married and...
