All four quarterfinals looked enticing for many tennis fans as the build up to Wimbledon slowly reached its conclusion. In the first match of the day, Monica Puig fought Kristina Mladenovic in a battle between two players that have enjoyed much success on the grass courts in previous years. Puig came out on top in a thriller. […] READ MORE
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Panelists’ Predictions 2016 French Open Women’s Day 7 Matches–Including Serena/Mladenovic
It’s the end of the first week of the French Open and we have more predictions for you. We’re picking the best five matches of Day 7. Joining us to predict today are myself (Yesh Ginsburg) along with LWOS contributors Sam Barker and John Lupo. Panelists’ Predictions 2016 French Open Women’s Day 7 Matches Elina […] READ MORE
What to Expect from the French Women at Roland Garros
Most sports teams covet home field advantage. The support of the home fans is often counted as an extra player on the field, not to mention the opportunity for your friends and family to attend the game. Tennis players, however, are different; home tournaments are equated with home pressure. A major tournament on home soil […] READ MORE
10 WTA Players Who Could Usurp Serena Williams
Serena Williams appears only fallible on tennis’ big stages to shock upsets, so we ask – who are the top 10 outsiders to gatecrash the Serena show? READ MORE
The Top Seeds Fight off Stern Resistance and Serena Triumphs in an All-Williams Clash
Some big names and big surprises were in action Tuesday. Among the players, Kim Kardashian, Oprah Winfrey, and Donald Trump were in attendance in today’s action. The day kicked off with a surprise quarterfinal between Roberta Vinci and Kristina Mladenovic. Mladenovic, the youngster, was playing in her first major quarterfinal while Vinci, the veteran, was […] READ MORE
Pliskova Conquers rain, reaches final in Birmingham
Karolina Pliskova conquerors rain and Kristina Mladenovic to reach Birmingham final. Mladenovic has been playing like a top-ten player all week. READ MORE
Top Seed Simona Halep beaten in Birmingham
The top seed at this years Aegon Classic in Birmingham, Simona Halep was beaten in three tight sets by France’s Kristina Mladenovic who is proving she has more than enough game on grass to beat the best. Mladenovic won their only previous meeting, coming at the end of 2014 in Paris on the hard-courts where […] READ MORE
Birmingham: Bouchard Ousted While Azarenka Withdraws
Eugenie Bouchard ousted from Birmingham while Azarenka withdraws with a foot injury. Bouchard's year of woes continues in another first round defeat. READ MORE
French Women at Roland Garros
As the second week of Roland Garros approaches the French women have produced expected results. Caroline Garcia seeded #31 lost in the opening round as she did last year. Where as last year Garcia succumbed to the pressures of playing her home slam she lost to the much more formidable opponent of Ana Ivanovic. This week […] READ MORE
How Will The French Women Fare at Roland Garros?
For most teams home ice or home field is a clear advantage, with cheering fans serving as source of motivation and inspiration. In fact teams often fight hard at the end of the season so they can secure the home advantage for the playoffs. By contrast, tennis players seem to struggle under the pressure of their […] READ MORE
