Brisbane International: Semi-finals – Pliskova and Keys come from behind to book finals spot
A TWO hour come-from behind win against fifth seed Petra Kvitova helped eighth seed American Madison Keys to book a spot in the Brisbane International final. In doing so, she stopped an all-Czech Republic final with her last opponent being world number two, Karolina Pliskova. Keys’ triumph took right on two hours to complete, dropping […]
Brisbane International: Day 5 – Stars shine as semi-finalists are decided
THE four semi-finalists at the Brisbane International have been decided, with three top five players winning through to the final four on Day 5 of the tournament. Third seed Naomi Osaka, fifth seed Petra Kvitova and second seed Karolina Pliskova are all set for a huge semi-finals day, joining fellow winner, eighth seed Madison Keys […]
Brisbane International: Day 4 – Barty knocked out in first singles match
BRISBANE International Day 4 was filled with plenty of highs and lows, with the biggest news seeing world number one Ash Barty knocked out of the tournament. Barty was on the back foot early, with American opponent Jennifer Brady far too good on the day with a great serve making for a great win – […]
Brisbane International: Day 2 wrap – Sharapova bundled out in shock loss
DAY 2 of the Brisbane International delivered the goods once again, providing some surprise losses and high intensity matches. With 30 degree weather to contend with, the players fought it out in hot and humid conditions with majority of matches lasting three sets showcasing their skill, durability and stamina. Maria Sharapova was knocked out of […]
2020 Brisbane International preview: Will the Barty Party continue?
BRISBANE locals will be set for an absolute treat once again in 2020, with a stacked field of WTA stars heading to the Brisbane International. Six of the top 10 players will front up on the hard courts during the Australian summer, including the top three players on tour. FAVOURITE: There is not much more […]
Three WTA Young Guns to watch in 2020
A TRIO of up-and-coming stars aged 21 or younger as of the end of 2019 shone brightly in this year and really put their names up into lights with strong performance. These three players had never won a singles title prior to 2019, and now one is Grand Slam champion, and the other two are […]
Year in review – 2019: Kiki Bertens
THIS year was an important break-even year for 28-year-old Kiki Bertens. The Dutchwoman was able to maintain her ninth placed ranking at year’s end, having moved up into the top 10 in 2018 after previously being ranked no higher than 18 prior to that. Rank: #9 Wins: 55 Losses: 26 Titles: 2 Prize Money: $4,208,026 […]
2019 Open BLS De Limoges preview: Can Alexandrova make it three out of four?
WHILE most of the WTA Tour is enjoying a break before the 2020 season, a number of keen players are descending on France for the final official tournament of the year. The Open BLS De Limoges takes place on hard court in the west-central city of Limoges. Whilst the tournament is only a 125K event […]
Year in review – 2019: Naomi Osaka
THE up-and-coming developing Japanese talent in Naomi Osaka continues to impress on the world stage, winning back-to-back Grand Slams and has finished top 10 in the past two years. Rank: #3 Wins: 40 Losses: 11 Titles: 3 Prize Money: $14,417,479 After winning the 2018 US Open, Osaka backed it up with the 2019 Australian Open […]
Svitolina strikes in first round of WTA Finals
REIGNING champions, Elina Svitolina has shown she is far from making at the numbers at the Shiseido WTA Finals, with a straight sets win over world number two, Karolina Pliskova. While the world number eight may have only just secured a pot at the Finals after dropping places down to number eight, she far outweighed […]
