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Get to Know … 19-year-old WTA Tennis Player Annika Beck

June 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment

(June 11, 2013) Rising German star Annika Beck is having a breakthrough season on the WTA Tour. This week, the 19-year-old reached a career-high ranking of world No. 56 after her second round appearance at last week’s French Open. One year ago, she captured the Girls’ Singles title at the same prestigious Slam. [Tuesday Nürnberg gallery [...]

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Andrea Petkovic: Brief Flirt with Retirement After French Open Loss; Overcoming Fear of Injury

June 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment

(June 10, 2013) After failing to qualify for this year’s French Open, former world No. 9 Andrea Petkovic admitted to briefly contemplating retirement after her loss in Paris. “I sat on the bench next to my coach and said, ‘I quit,’” stated the 25-year-old in Nürnberg on Monday. In the summer of 2011, Petkovic broke [...]

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WTA Nürnberg Photo Gallery: Practice Sessions, Press Conference

June 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment

(June 9, 2013) The WTA International event in Nürnberg continued its qualifying action today, as several main draw ladies hit the practice courts. No. 8 seed Annika Beck and wildcard Dinah Pfizenmaier held a joint press conference prior to the start of main draw play scheduled on Monday. As Nürnberg celebrates its inaugural year young German Beck had [...]

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WTA Nürnberg Photo Gallery: Best Photos from Qualies Saturday

June 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment

(June 8, 2013) The WTA event in Nürnberg is kicking off its first year and is now the second tournament being played in Germany in addition to Stuttgart. This year’s No. 1 seed is former world No. 1 Jelena Jankovic who is just coming off of a quarterfinal run in Roland Garros. She took a last [...]

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Roland Garros Women’s Final Preview: Will Serena Williams Sweep Maria Sharapova?

June 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment

(June 7, 2013) It’s the dream final most were expecting: No. 1 seed Serena Williams taking on No. 2 seed and defending champion Maria Sharapova. The American is in her 20th final and holds the head-to-head edge against the Russian, 13-2. The two have met six times alone within the past year on three different [...]

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Roland Garros Day 3: Links Roundup with Nadal, Sock, Gulbis, Stephens and more

May 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Roland Garros Roundup takes you through the Slam’s hot stories of the day, both on and off the court. Shot of the day: A stormy view of Suzanne Lenglen court where Tommy Haas took out  Guillaume Rufin in straight sets “while sick and on antibiotics” as tweeted by his proud wife, Sara Foster. Rain, Rain, Go [...]

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Roland Garros Day 1: Links Roundup with Monica Puig, Blaz Kavcic, John Tomic, Piotr Wozniacki

May 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment

Roland Garros Roundup takes you through the Slam’s hot stories of the day, both on and off court. For full match recaps from day one, Chris Skelton details the comebacks, winners, surprises and commentary. Gilles Simon sweeps mom off her feet: World No. 18 Gilles Simon rallied from two sets down to take out Lleyton [...]

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WTA Roland Garros Visions: Picks, Predictions, Dark Horses, Winners

May 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment

(May 25, 2013) With Roland Garros officially kicking off on Sunday, the team at Tennis Grandstand has once again come together to provide you a one-stop comprehensive preview of the women’s draw of the season’s second Slam. We’ve covered dark horses, seeded players crashing out early, first round upsets and matches to watch for, and potential [...]

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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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