Fatigued Maria Sharapova withdraws from Sony Ericsson Open, ready to pay a fine
After losing the Pacific Life Open semifinal to Svetlana Kuznetsova, Maria Sharapova stated she might withdraw from the next week’s Sony Ericsson Open, and a few hours later Miami Herald reports the Russian made...
Ana Ivanovic, Svetlana Kuznetsova reach Indian Wells final
Top seed Ana Ivanovic and second seed Svetlana Kuznetsova will meet in the final of the Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells after both prevailed in the semifinals on Friday.
Ana Ivanovic extended her head–to-head...
Lindsay Davenport praises Ana Ivanovic: “I’m a big fan of hers”
Three-time Grand Slam champion and former world No.1 Lindsay Davenport expressed her appreciation of young Serbian tennis star Ana Ivanovic complimenting both Ivanovic's physical appearance and her on and off court behavior.
Speaking during this...
Jankovic takes the last semifinal berth at Indian Wells as Davenport retires
Jelena Jankovic joined Svetlana Kuznetsova, Maria Sharapova and Ana Ivanovic in the last four at the Pacific Life Open when American Lindsay Davenport retired from their quarterfinal because of a back injury.
The 31-year-old Davenport,...
Ana Ivanovic beats Vera Zvonareva for a place in Indian Wells semis
Top seed Ana Ivanovic defeated Vera Zvonareva 6-1 6-4 to reach the last four of the Pacific Life Open and join Maria Sharapova and Svetlana Kuznetsova there.
Playing her fourth quarterfinal in five tournaments this...
Maria Sharapova beats holder Daniela Hantuchova at Indian Wells
Australian Open champion Maria Sharapova maintained her perfect start to the season beating holder Daniela Hantuchova 7-6 6-1 to advance into the Pacific Life Open semifinals where she’ll meet fellow Russian Svetlana Kuznetsova.
Fourth-seeded Sharapova,...
Svetlana Kuznetsova first to reach Indian Wells semifinals
Last year's Pacific Life Open runner-up Svetlana Kuznetsova became the first player into the semifinals of this year's event when she defeated Agnieszka Radwanska.
World No.3 Kuznetsova, seeded second at the event, avenged her Australian...
Daniela Hantuchova beats Sania Mirza, moves into Indian Wells quarterfinals
Twice champion and holder Daniela Hantuchova reached the quarterfinals of the Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells by beating India’s Sania Mirza 6-1 7-6.
Fifth-seeded Hantuchova took the first set in 39 minutes, breaking Mirza...
Na Li withdraws from Sony Ericsson Open
China’s highest-ranked player, world No.23 Na Li, missed Sydney, Dubai and Indian Wells because of a right knee injury, and now has withdrawn from the Sony Ericsson Open in Miami.
It’s a pity Li is...
Amelie Mauresmo loses to Alona Bondarenko at Pacific Life Open
Former world No.1 Amelie Mauresmo suffered yet another early exit, this time to Ukrainian Alona Bondarenko. The Frenchwoman lost 6-1 6-2 in the third round of the Pacific Life Open in Indian Wells.
Mauresmo, who...
