World No. 8 Victoria Azarenka is through to the final four in Miami, after upsetting World No. 2 Kim Clijsters, 6-3, 6-3 Wednesday evening.
A less-than-stellar Belgian, who mounted a come-from-behind victory over former World No. 1 Ana Ivanovic in the round of 16, committed 44 unforced errors during the match.
“I just didn’t feel good out [...]
March 28
Stanislas Wawrinka (26)
March 29
Hernan Crespo (47)
JENNIFER MARIE CAPRIATI (35)
Kristina Brandi (34)
Juan Monaco (27)
Romina Oprandi (25)
March 30
Karel Novacek (46)
Marc Gicquel (34)
Mario Ancic (27)
Samantha Stosur (27)
Joao Sousa (22)
March 31
Kelly Jones (47)
Patty Fendick (46)
Gabriel Markus (41)
Lourdes Dominguez Lino (30)
April 1
Arnaud Boetsch (42)
Daniel Vacek (40)
George Bastl (36)
Magdalena Maleeva (36)
Miroslava “Mirka” (Vavrinec) Federer (33)
April 2
Barbara Jordan (56)
Todd Woodbridge (40)
David [...]
Twenty-first seed Andrea Petkovic powered her way into the Sony Ericsson quarterfinal with a three-set victory over reigning World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki. The German took advantage of an error-prone Dane to record a 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 win in two hours and 24 minutes.
“I feel great. I don’t really believe it. I’m still caught up [...]
Watch former World No. 1 Serena Williams in her controversial promo spot for Top Spin 4, produced by developer 2K Sports. The advertisement has since been shelved by the company, deemed “too racy” for television.
Former World No. 1 Maria Sharapova continued her impressive run at the Sony Ericsson Open, having downed fourth seed Samantha Stosur early Monday. The Russian secured five of 9 break point chances en route to a 6-4, 6-1 victory in 82 minutes.
Among the remaining players looking to reach the quarterfinal are: (1) Caroline Wozniacki, (2) [...]
“I still think I’ve had a great six months. I feel like I’m playing really good tennis, and right now Novak is just a bit better than the rest. And that’s okay.
“I’ve gone through phases like this on multiple occasions with Rafa, with [Andy] Murray, with even Agassi and Hewitt and [Andy] Roddick and so [...]
World No. 1 Caroline debuted strongly at the Sony Ericsson Open, having upended opening-round opponent Bethanie Mattek-Sands in straight sets, 6-2,7-5. The 20-year-old Dane secured five of 8 break point chances through an hour and 23 minutes of play.
“I was trying to play my first shot or two deep and not let her attack. It was [...]
- A super fit, fifty-two year old tennis legend John McEnroe takes a stroll on the beach in St. Barts
Former World No. 1 Dinara Safina made a successful start at the Sony Ericsson Open, having downed opening-round opponent Jelena Dokic in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. The Russian, next to face compatriot Vera Zvonareva, secured four of 14 break point chances through an hour and 29 minutes of play.
“I was really pleased with my serve [...]
- Mrs. Andy Roddick Model/actress Brooklyn Decker, sporting a freshly-cropped new hairstyle in Miami.
The superstar WAG will be on hand to attend the ATP World Tour Masters Miami 1000, where husband Andy enters the tournament as the defending champion.