Tag archive for ‘WTA Tour News’
Groenefeld Looks To Erase The Past
While all of the players competing in the US Open qualifying are hoping to move on to becoming top-ranked players, one player is looking to do so for a second time.
A Clijsters Comeback?
Perhaps inspired by the success of comeback by tennis mom Lindsay Davenport, 2005 U.S. Open champion and former world No. 1 Kim Clijsters is reportedly training in Belgium and considering a comeback on the WTA Tour.
Mondays with Bob Greene: Nadal Beats Federer in Hamburg
Bob Greene, the esteemed former Associated Press tennis writer, wraps up the week that was in international tennis with his “Monday’s With Bob Greene” column – a revival of his popular weekly feature at the AP. This week Bob summarizes the Italian Open, Hamburg and the retirement of Justine Henin.
French Open Preparation Continues
As we begin the last big tournaments on the men’s and women’s tours this week before the French Open, both Rafael Nadal and Justine Henin appears to have hit a bump in the road as they prepare to defend their Roland Garros titles from a year ago.
A Weeklydose of Links
Links by Manfred Wenas is a weekly compilation of news articles found , read and deemed worthy for your eyes!
How I Went to the Pacific Life Open for Four Days and Only Saw One Complete Match
Debra covered the Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells for TennisGrandStand. In this first part in a three-part series of her reports from the tournament, Debra shares her experience at this tournament.
Verkerk Takes First Step On The Road To Comeback
It’s rare that we start out with the futures recap, but one particular result deserves some attention.
Muhammed Breaks Through; Daniel Turns His Year Around
A professional tennis player’s career can change in just one week, and the challenger circuit this week created milestones for several talented players.
Tennis Legend Evonne Goolagong Cawley Officially Recognised
Australian tennis legend Evonne Goolagong Cawley has been officially recognised as one of only 16 women to have attained the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour’s World No.1 singles ranking
Ascione Continues to Rise While Zahalova Strycova Turns Back the Clock
Two young players on the men’s side recorded their first tournament wins on the challenger circuit, while a former breakout star on the WTA Tour took a big step in moving back to that level by winning her first singles title since 2004.
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