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The Dirty Dozen: Roland Garros Dark Horses Preview

May 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment

While attention focuses annually on a small group of contenders, Roland Garros would be much less intriguing without the upset threats that populate each year’s draw.  A look at the contenders lies ahead next week, but the spotlight this weekend shines on the dark horses.  None of these men or women can win the title [...]

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Opening the Magic Box: WTA Madrid Draw Preview

May 3, 2013 By 7 Comments

Rare is the non-major that features every woman in the WTA top 10, but Madrid can lay claim to that honor this year.  In another rare quirk, all of the top three women arrive there on winning streaks.  Only one of those streaks can survive Madrid.  Whose will it be?  Or none of the above?  [...]

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What to Watch in the WTA This Week: Portugal Open Preview

April 29, 2013 By 3 Comments

Sandwiched between busy weeks in Stuttgart and Madrid is a lovely smaller event between Lisbon and the ocean.  Formerly known as the Estoril tournament, the Portugal Open has moved to nearby Oeiras and a location more convenient for those traveling from the capital.  It lacks top-ten entrants or other names familiar to the casual fan, [...]

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A World (Group) to Conquer: Fed Cup World Group Semifinals / Playoffs Preview

April 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Clearing the schedule of tournaments, the WTA turns its spotlight on Fed Cup this week.  Semifinals and playoff ties will decide not only the matchup for the 2013 final but the membership of next year’s World Group in two days filled with action.  Here’s a look at what you might want to know about each [...]

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Sunday at the Sony: Sharapova, Serbs, and More

March 24, 2013 By 1 Comment

As the third round begins in the men’s draw, the women finish deciding who will reach the final sixteen at the Sony Open. Maria Sharapova vs. Elena Vesnina:  The world #2 has won 14 straight matches against fellow Russians, but she lost her last meeting with Vesnina in the fall of 2010.  An Indian Wells [...]

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Their Just Deserts: The Mega WTA Indian Wells Draw Preview

March 6, 2013 By 1 Comment

Read about what to expect from the first Premier Mandatory tournament of 2013 as we break down each quarter of the WTA Indian Wells draw in detail! First quarter:  For the second straight year, Azarenka arrives in the desert with a perfect season record that includes titles at the Australian Open and the Premier Five [...]

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What to Watch in the WTA This Week: Previews of Acapulco, Florianopolis, and Kuala Lumpur

February 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment

While eight of the top ten men are active in the week before Indian Wells, only two of the top ten women have chosen live matches over practice sessions.  Two clay tournaments in the Western Hemisphere accompany an Asian hard-court tournament as the last chance to reverse or extend momentum before the March mini-majors. Acapulco:  [...]

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The Week Ahead in the WTA: Previewing the Premier Event in Doha

February 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Formerly riddled with upsets and surprise semifinalists, WTA draws grew relatively predictable in 2012 as a small group of women won virtually every marquee tournament.  That trend continued when Azarenka defended her Australian Open crown after several young stars rose and fell.  In Doha, more of the familiar suspects look likely to shine.  Read a [...]

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Wizards of Oz (VI): Murray, Monfils, Kuznetsova, Stephens, and More on Australian Open Day 6

January 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Our colleague James Crabtree will tell you everything that you want to know about the looming Federer-Tomic collision in a separate article, while we preview the other matches of note as the first week ends. ATP: Berankis vs. Murray (Rod Laver Arena):  Recording his best performance to date here, Berankis cruised through his first two [...]

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Wizards of Oz (IV): Tomic, Gasquet, Raonic, Kvitova, Wozniacki, And More on Day 4

January 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Leaving Federer vs. Davydenko for a special, detailed preview by one of our colleagues here, we break down some highlights from the latter half of second-round action on Day 4. ATP: Brands vs. Tomic (Rod Laver Arena):  A tall German who once caused a stir at Wimbledon, Brands has won four of his first five [...]

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