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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WTA Rankings as of 10.14.2019 There are seventeen American women currently in the top hundred, no other country comes close. The Russian Federation comes closest with nine women in the top hundred. NAME AGE RANK Venus Williams 39 54 Serena Williams 38 9 Madison Brengle 29 90 Alison Riske 29 20 Kristie Ahn 27 87…
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US OPEN, New York (USA) [8] Serena Williams (USA) defeated [5] Elina Svitolina (UKR) 6-3, 6-1 in the semifinals. Svitolina had six break point opportunities in the first set and did not capitalize. Williams tightened up her focus and protected her serve perfectly in the second set and Svitolina had no opportunities to break her…
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US OPEN, New York (Queens) Last night, [1] Novak Djokovic (SRB) had to retire from his match against [23] Stan Wawrinka (SUI) due to his persistent painful left shoulder injury. It was not how either played hoped the match would end; however, Djokovic will not be able to defend his US Open title and Wawrinka…
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