Elise Mertens Builds Momentum on the Grass

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The sport of tennis is getting dramatically older in numbers. Professional players are competing late into their thirties but the birth of young stars remains constant. Belgian’s Elise Mertens is one in a plethora of talent trying to make a name on the WTA. Having experienced success in her teenage years on the juniors circuit, Mertens […] READ MORE



Sexism in Tennis is a Problem

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Tennis legends such as Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova have fought hard to eliminate sexism from the sport. Today, in 2016 it seems the sport has a long ways to go. Many tournament directors and ATP players still do not acknowledge women players as equal to the men. During the women’s final, Indian Wells […] READ MORE



Eugenie Bouchard Falls in WTA Hobart Final

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It was a tough day at the office for Canadian tennis player Eugenie Bouchard yesterday, after falling to Alize Cornet 6-1, 6-2 to win the Hobart International. After completing a disappointing year in 2015, Bouchard went into the Hobart International with hopes of claiming her first WTA title of the season. Unfortunately, Cornet played through […] READ MORE


Stacey Allaster Resigns as WTA CEO

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Earlier this morning Stacey Allaster announced that she would step down from her position as CEO of the WTA, citing “personal reasons.” She will not officially step down until October 2nd but her contract as made by the Board of Directors on the WTA had her committed through 2017. “It’s been a privilege to lead […] READ MORE


Final Thoughts on US Open 2015

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At the end of a great two weeks of tennis at the 2015 US Open here are some closing thoughts. The Roof Over Arthur Ashe Stadium A tournament of this magnitude definitely needs a roof and engineers knew this one was a major undertaking. There are two problems so far with the roof: the shadows […] READ MORE


Bouchard Withdraws from US Open with Concussion

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Citing a head injury which turned out to be a concussion, Eugenie Bouchard has withdrawn before her 4th Round match against Roberta Vinci at the US Open with a concussion. The Canadian sustained the injury on Friday after winning her mixed doubles match with Nick Kyrgios in the locker room when she slipped, fell, and […] READ MORE


Panelist Predictions: US Open Women’s Day 5

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The panel is back to give their US open round three predictions. Last word on Sport’s Niall Clarke is joined by fellow tennis contributor Linda Ellis to break down the best of the womens action on day five. Venus Williams vs Belinda Bencic Niall: Bencic will be hoping to continue her rich vein of form […] READ MORE