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Quest to Qualify with Irina Falconi: Oh Hail Yes!

May 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Follow American Irina Falconi in this “Quest to Qualify” player blog as she competes in Europe, and now, the French Open qualifying. Currently ranked No. 135 in singles and 72 in doubles, she is now 11-2 in her career in Grand Slam qualifying and looking for another main draw berth in Paris this week. (Catch [...]

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Quest to Qualify with Irina Falconi: A Jam-Packed Match Day at Roland Garros

May 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Follow American Irina Falconi in this “Quest to Qualify” player blog as she competes in Europe, and now, the French Open qualifying. Currently ranked No. 135 in singles and 72 in doubles, she is now 11-2 in her career in Grand Slam qualifying and looking for another main draw berth in Paris this week. (Catch [...]

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Tennis Fashion: Maria Sharapova Debuts New Nike Kit for French Open

May 21, 2013 By Leave a Comment

May 21, 2013 — 2012 Roland Garros champion Maria Sharapova will compete in Paris starting next week wearing a new custom Nike tennis outfit and footwear. Designed to showcase her characteristic on-court style, the Nike Premier Maria Dress and personally-customized Nike Zoom Vapor 9 Tour iD shoes will deliver comfort, ventilation and confidence as Sharapova [...]

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Quest to Qualify with Irina Falconi: Waking up in Paris

May 20, 2013 By 2 Comments

Follow American Irina Falconi in this “Quest to Qualify” player blog as she competes in Europe, and now, the French Open qualifying. Currently ranked No. 135 in singles and 72 in doubles, she is 10-2 in her career in Grand Slam qualifying and looking for another main draw berth in Paris this week. (Catch Parts 1, 2, 3, [...]

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Quest to Qualify with Irina Falconi: Goodbye Prague, Hello Roland Garros!

May 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Follow American Irina Falconi in this “Quest to Qualify” player blog as she journeys through Europe, playing warm-up events on red clay in preparation for French Open qualifying. Currently ranked No. 156 in singles and 76 in doubles, she  is 10-2 in her career in Grand Slam qualifying and looking for another main draw berth in [...]

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Quest to Qualify with Irina Falconi: Just Add Chocolates

May 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Follow American Irina Falconi in this “Quest to Qualify” player blog as she journeys through Europe, playing warm-up events on red clay in preparation for French Open qualifying. Currently ranked No. 156 in singles and 76 in doubles, she  is 10-2 in her career in Grand Slam qualifying and looking for another main draw berth in [...]

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Quest to Qualify with Irina Falconi: A Day in the Life of a Tennis Pro

May 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Follow American Irina Falconi in this “Quest to Qualify” player blog as she journeys through Europe, playing warm-up events on red clay in preparation for French Open qualifying. Currently ranked No. 156 in singles and 76 in doubles, she  is 10-2 in her career in Grand Slam qualifying and looking for another main draw berth in [...]

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Quest to Qualify with Irina Falconi: Conquering Prague

May 16, 2013 By 7 Comments

Follow American Irina Falconi in this “Quest to Qualify” player blog as she journeys through Europe, playing warm-up events on red clay in preparation for French Open qualifying. Currently ranked No. 156 in singles and 76 in doubles, she  is 10-2 in her career in Grand Slam qualifying and looking for another main draw berth in [...]

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WTA Stuttgart Gallery: Finals, Trophy Ceremonies, Giggles and a Porsche

April 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment

STUTTGART (April 28, 2013) — World No. 2 Maria Sharapova is a repeat winner at this year’s Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, defeating Li Na in straight sets, 6-4, 6-3. Matthias Müller, CEO of Porsche AG, handed over the keys to a new blue Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet to the winner, adding it to her white [...]

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WTA Stuttgart: Sharapova Ousts Kerber as Li Na Breezes Past Mattek-Sands

April 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment

STUTTGART (April 27, 2013) — Defending champion Maria Sharapova ended Angelique Kerber’s dream of reaching the final of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix while Li Na downed American qualifier Bethanie Mattek-Sands in the day’s second semifinal. A hard-fought 6-3, 2-6, 7-5 win by Sharapova has prolonged the new Porsche brand ambassador’s streak in Stuttgart where [...]

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