Tag Archives: WTA

Austrlian Open Women’s Draw Breakdown – Golden Globe Edition

Since the Golden Globes and opening day of the Australian Open are both happening tonight, why not compare the women’s draw to some of the best movie nominations for the Golden Globes? By now you’ve read or thought about almost … Continue reading

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Backhands and Compliments – WTA Edition

              Is anybody NOT ready for a week off? Kimiko Date Krumm qualified for Cincy, fell in the tub and hurt her hand. Venus Williams got a virus. Kim Clijsters hurt her stomach. Victoria … Continue reading

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Ubiquitennis: Monica Seles

                What: Monica Seles’ autobiography Getting a Grip! (I like it better with an “!”) Where: Clay, NY (just outside Syracuse) at a Wegmans grocery store on the bargain books table – 3 … Continue reading

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Inapollpriate: Who Has the Best Box?

            Phew! Maria Kirilenko and Daniela Hantuchova almost spoiled the show at The Bank of the West this week. But those chokers couldn’t deal with the pressure and we get the quarterfinal everyone wanted: Serena … Continue reading

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Wimbledon: Women’s Semifinal Preview

If women’s tennis were a relay race, the baton would have been dropped before crossing the finish line. The rhythm on the wta is reminiscent of a Russian’s serve. Or, Ana Ivanovic’s. And yet here we are at Wimbledon with … Continue reading

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Backhands And Compliments: WTA & Renee

Anabel Medina Garrigues takes Estoril while Roberta Vinci claims Barcelona Wow, whatever happened to being young and hungry? Turns out Greta Arn started a trend way back in Auckland this year when she won that event at age 31. Since … Continue reading

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Yeah, You Know Ivanovic and Jankovic

Caroline Wozniacki was so tired of hearing complaints about her boring press conferences she decided to just answer all of the questions before they were asked. Which is pretty funny considering I answered most of her questions before they were … Continue reading

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