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Ashleigh Barty and Elina Svitolina: Teenagers Try Their Hand on Day 1

January 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment

By Victoria Chiesa There has been much discussion in recent years regarding the rising median age on the WTA Tour. Players such as Martina Hingis, Serena Williams and Jennifer Capriati all proved that they were capable of becoming world-beaters at a young age; however, as the physicality of women’s tennis has increased over the past [...]

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Bridging the gap at the new WTA 125 Tournaments

November 13, 2012 By 1 Comment

By David Kane For a tour that rose to its peak in the late 90s on the talented backs of young players like Martina Hingis and Venus Williams, the WTA has had a difficult time grooming its young ingénues in the last few years. The age eligibility rule named for famed burnout victim Jennifer Capriati [...]

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Ana Ivanovic overcomes fears and wins at US Open

August 28, 2012 By Leave a Comment

By Romi Cvitkovic In her first hardcourt match back after a foot injury, 12th seed Ana Ivanovic focused her nerves and handily defeated relative unknown Elina Svitolina, 6-3, 6-2. Ivanovic hit her opponent off the court with 26 winners, but while her second serve has found consistency, her first serve is still hovering in the mid-30s — [...]

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