Simple guide to complicated changes in women’s tennis
Paula Vergara simplified the 2009 WTA Roadmap calendar in her guest post for On the Baseline, and she did an excellent job. It will be useful to remind yourselves once again of the historic...
Maria Sharapova practicing again, but withdraws from Hong Kong
Maria Sharapova was supposed to finally make her comeback from shoulder injury at the JB Group Classic in Hong Kong, but the Russian hasn’t had sufficient training to compete at the high level this...
Why is Jelena Jankovic defending herself this much?
Jelena Jankovic is apparently too insecure because of not winning a single Grand Slam title, as she constantly feels the need to defend herself in terms of her No.1 ranking.
I feel like Yes in...
Maria Sharapova declared as the biggest hit on Yahoo in 2008
Maria Sharapova is officially the most searched athlete on Yahoo in 2008, and the only tennis player that made the list.
Not that it is surprising, but it is interesting since Sharapova has not played...
Jelena Jankovic has never trained this hard, can’t wait to face tough players
I can’t wait for the 2009 season to start and I’m especially eager to see how Jelena Jankovic will perform, because she took her number one ranking very seriously and is determined to stay...
Jelena Dokic awarded Brisbane International wildcard
Jelena Dokic has been given a wildcard to the Brisbane International which starts January 4, as a reward for her current good form and support for her comeback.
Former Top 5 player Dokic earned a...
Shahar Peer waiting for a better 2009 season
Disappointed with the 2008 tennis season, Israel’s Shahar Peer is training with her new coach Pablo Giacopelli, hoping for better results in 2009.
"If I am not mistaken, this is the first year in my...
Jelena Dokic wins wildcard into Australian Open
Former world No.4 and Wimbledon semifinalist Jelena Dokic won a wildcard into the main draw of the 2009 Australian Open beating Monica Wejnert 6-7(3) 7-5 6-3 in a play-off on Sunday.
Wejnert was the only...
Nadia Petrova discharged from hospital
Nadia Petrova who was hospitalized with viral meningitis which forced her to withdraw from the ASB Classic in New Zealand is not in hospital any more, as her mother told Russian publication Sport-Express.
Petrova was...
Jelena Dokic moves into Australian Open wildcard play-off final
Jelena Dokic is now only one step away from attaining a spot in the Australian Open's main draw.
The former world number four beat Tamworth's Emelyn Starr 6-1 6-1 on Saturday to reach the final...