Archive for April 2015
Apr/15
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Serena and Bryans Star on Miami Open Super Saturday
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Serena Williams blasted 28 winners en route to a dominating 62 60 blowout of Carla Suarez Navarro, which is her eighth Miami Open title and 62nd title overall.
Suarez Navarro looked as helpless as a Mike Tyson knockout victim, watching winner after winner fly by her, too fast and too far out of her reach to even run after.
It's the fifth time Serena has bested the 26 year old Spaniard who only won ten games in the previous four meetings.
After the match Carla said to Serena at the award ceremony: "To me you're the best, number one right now." Continue to read full article...
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Apr/15
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Carla Suarez Navarro Targets Queen Serena’s Throne…and Top Ranking
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I have to admit, before this week I didn't know anything about Carla Suarez Navarro, never saw or read one of her interviews, just saw her play her unique and crafty game on TV a few times.
Let's get to know the young lady from Canary Islands in Spain who will challenge defending Miami Open champion Serena Williams on Saturday afternoon. Continue to read full article...
Apr/15
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Bryans Discuss Big Showdown with Quizner at Miami Open Today
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The Bryan Brothers defeated Anderson/Chardy by winning six straight points in the super tiebreaker from 4-6 down. It won't get any easier tomorrow in the semis when the Bryans will face John Isner and Sam Querrey who upset Rojer and Tecau in straight sets.
Bob Bryan shared his thoughts on the tough task of facing Quizner. He said it's a light-hearted friendly battle, until the first point...
"I keep telling him, You're gonna get us some time. Maybe it will be tomorrow. In the locker room we laugh about it (playing each other). We're laughing until basically the first point, and then it's not so... after we see the first ace go by us." Continue to read full article...
Apr/15
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Serena Works Overtime at Miami Open
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World number one Serena Williams was extended to three sets by Sabine Lisicki today at the Miami Open. Today's quarterfinal win was also the 700th match win in Serena's near two decade career.
The WTA and Miami Open presented Serena with a nice chocolate cake after the match (which I watched in the press box with Harry Cicma, above photo, and Peter Bodo). But Serena wasn't in much of a mood to celebrate. Right after Serena defeated Sabine, I went to play some singles with my photographer friend Tony. Continue to read full article...
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Su-Wei Hsieh practiced on Monday for over two hours on a practice court at the Miami Open. It was her off day after before a third round doubles match. After the practice with an older male American hitting partner, she walked back to the locker room by herself. Not a single fan recognized or approached her despite the Yonex bag on her shoulder and her fit tennis figure, she made the three minute trek without signing one autograph or taking one fan photo.
Last year Hsieh, now 29, was the number one player in the world in doubles, she won Wimbledon and French Open titles with Peng Shuai. She's also won two WTA singles titles, both in 2012 in Malaysia (vs. Petra Martic) and Guangzhou (in a three set marathon vs. Laura Robson, 6-4 in the third). Continue to read full article...
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