Osaka Wins Round One Against Andreescu
China Open, Beijing [4] Naomi Osaka (JPN) vs. [6] Bianca Andreescu (CAN) I eagerly awaited this match between Bianca Andreescu and Naomi Osaka; and I watched with bated breath as…
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Can Stephens Turn Her 2019 Season Around?
Sloane Stephens’ claim to fame is winning the 2017 US Open title and winning a title every year since 2015; however, that trend may be in serious jeopardy as Stephens…
Continue reading →Muguruza Fights Off Radwanska
China Open, Beijing Women’s Semifinal: [CR5] Garbine Muguruza (ESP) vs. [CR8] Agnieszka Radwanska (POL) Muguruza fought off the challenge from Radwanska. Hobbled by a right thigh injury and unable to…
Continue reading →Nadal Gets Fognini Next
China Open, Beijing [CR8] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. [CR30] Jack Sock (USA) The first set was a muted affair, neither player was impressive with their initial energy level. Perhaps the…
Continue reading →Isner Survived Millman’s Scare
China Open, Beijing [CR13] John Isner (USA) vs. [CR76] John Millman (AUS) It was their first meeting and given the difference in their ranking and number of titles, Isner was…
Continue reading →Nadal’s Game Is Still Off
China Open, Beijing [CR8] Rafael Nadal (ESP) vs. [CR230] Di Wu (CHN) Despite the 6-4, 6-4 victory, Nadal’s game is still off. There is still no conviction from him; at…
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