Adelaide International, Australia [18] Andrey Rublev (RUS) vs. [22] Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) Any second, I expected Rublev to explode; yet, he stayed calm the entire match. Instead he vented his pent-up emotions on ball making life very uncomfortable for his opponent. He was relentless in his attack and that perhaps was what won him the…
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Hobart International, Australia [59] Marie Bouzkova (CZE) vs. [838] Catherine (CiCi) Bellis (USA) Bellis was once ranked as high as number thirty-five in 2017 and she carried the burden of American expectations on her shoulders for a while. Unfortunately, injury befell the young American and she was sidelined in March 2018. She played one tournament…
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ASB Classic, Auckland Championship Match: [10] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [82] Jessica Pegula (USA) It was a nervous start for the twenty-three-time major champion; somewhat to be expected since despite her record, she has been struggling to find her mojo. Add to that the pressure of playing a younger fellow American and it’s understandable that…
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The last title that Serena Williams won was the Australian Open title in 2017. Everyone knows the story behind that victory. Since her return to tennis, Williams has gotten to five WTA finals, but she has yet to win one. Her quest is not to tie Margaret Court’s record, it’s to surpass it; however, until…
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ASB Classic, Auckland [10] Serena Williams (USA) vs. [99] Camila Giorgi (ITA) Looking as fit as I have seen her in a long time, Serena Williams looks like she is ready to make an early statement this season. In her first-round match against a player that can be dangerous, Williams showed no signs of feeling…
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NextGen ATP Finals, Milan Championship Match: [18] Alex de Minaur (AUS) vs. [95] Yannik Sinner (ITA) Sinner Gets Lucky Break Sinner needed a wild card to get into this tournament of his ranking and the eighteen-year-old Italian made full use of his opportunity. Standing in the way of the young Italian and the trophy was…
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