ASB Classic: Day 8 – Americans dominate semis
THREE of the four ASB Classic semi-finalists hail from the United States after favourable results in today’s quarter finals. Number one seed, Serena Williams led the charge for her nation, joined in the semi-finals by Amanda Anisimova, and Jessica Pegula. The remaining player making it through to the final four was fifth seed, Denmark’s Caroline […]
ASB Classic: Day 6 wrap – Second seed Martic out before quarter finals
ASB Classic Day 6 saw four matches play out to finish off the Round of 16, knocking out second and eighth seed in the process. The victors of these matches will all take each other on in the quarter finals. Alize Cornet had a slow start against second seed, Petra Martic before prevailing in the […]
ASB Classic: Day 1 wrap – High intensity matches to open the tournament
AFTER three days of qualifying matches, the ASB Classic has begun with plenty of high energy matches setting the bar high. An intense match took place between Canada’s Eugenie Bouchard and Belgian, Kirsten Flipkens, seeing an exciting 7-5 7-5 match play out. Bouchard got the chocolates despite being ranked far below her opponent, forcing errors […]
