There were more shock exits in the Ladies draw at the French Open yesterday. Maria Sharapova of Russia, a two-time champion at Roland Garros, stepped onto Court Philippe Chatrier for the first time in three years, to face the 6th … Continue reading
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Kvitova, Wozniacki and Svitolina in cruise control
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The eighth seed, Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic was given a breather after her tough first round match, when she managed to see off Lara Arruabarrena of Spain in two sets, 6-0 6-4 on Court 1 at the French Open … Continue reading
Wozniacki, Pliskova and Kvitova all through, Sharapova has to wait
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There were no surprises for the Top 10 Ladies seeds on Day 2 of the French Open, as rain interrupted proceedings later in the afternoon in Paris. The second seed, Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark saw off a brave effort from … Continue reading
Venus, Petra and Maria – experienced favourites at the Australian Open this year
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A year ago, many people would have been wondering when the forty-nine time tennis legend, Venus Williams of America, would be retiring, but as we have come to know, the then 36 year old American still has a number of … Continue reading
Kvitova stops Muguruza in her tracks
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It was destined to be the match of the day, under the New York City lights of the Arthur Ashe Stadium, and it didn’t disappoint. It was a battle of two Grand Slam champions and two of the most likeable … Continue reading
The ladies headline the US Open today
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If yesterday’s top half third round Ladies action at the US Open had you out of your seats, then don’t bother sitting down, as today’s lower half fourth round action will certainly have you jumping around. On the Arthur Ashe … Continue reading
Muguruza and Kvitova advance to the second round
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Garbine Muguruza of Spain continued her dominant form by sweeping aside Varvara Lepchenko of the USA, 6-0 6-3 on the Arthur Ashe Court at the US Open today. Muguruza, who is seeded third at the tournament is one of the favourites, … Continue reading
Kvitova bows out to Brengle
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It was unfortunately one step too far for the two-time Wimbledon champion, Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic, as she battled injury and illness before going down to Madison Brengle of the USA, 6-3 1-6 6-2 during their second round match … Continue reading
Kvitova and Azarenka shine on Day 1
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Two-time Wimbledon champion, Petra Kvitova, is continuing her fairy tale comeback, when she defeated Johanna Larsson of Sweden, 6-3 6-4 on Centre Court today. Six months ago, Kvitova’s tennis future was very much in doubt after she was stabbed in … Continue reading
An emotional Petra Kvitova gets the French Open underway
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Five months ago, two-time Wimbledon champion, Petra Kvitova was attacked with a knife at her home and sustained severe injuries to her left hand, which left everyone wondering if she would play professional tennis again. After surgery and an extensive … Continue reading