This post previews the two last 16 matches from the third quarter of the women’s draw. For a round-up of Saturday’s action at the US Open, check out the Set Points recap post here. I had a bit of time this morning so felt compelled to write a few previews since I probably won’t have…
The great match-ups just keep on coming as the number four seed, Elina Svitolina faces her toughest test yet against the number 15 seed, Madison Keys. The pair will meet in a fourth round blockbuster match-up on Monday in last 16 action at the US Open. Both players are seeking to reach their first…
This post features three snap previews for the third day of main draw action at the 2017 Wimbledon Championships when the bottom half of the women’s draw will contest the second round. I’m thrilled to say that my brother (somehow!) managed to get a pair of tickets for Court 3 so i’ll be at Wimbledon…
Blockbuster match-up alert… in a repeat third round from one of the most eventful matches in 2016, Madison Keys will play Naomi Osaka in Indian Wells on Monday. Keys d. Duque-Mariño, 6-1 7-5 Welcome back, Madison! Playing her first tournament of 2017 since minor wrist injury, Keys enjoyed a straight sets win, overcoming some late wobbles.…
Ahead of her third and final round robin match, Dominika Cibulkova knew she had to beat Simona Halep in straight sets to stand a chance of qualifying… and she did it! Cibulkova was two points away from going out but handled the pressure exceptionally well, prevailing 6-3 7-6(5) in one hour and 48 minutes. Roar?…
The final matches from the red group will be played on Thursday with all four players having an opportunity to advance to Saturday’s semi-finals. Simona Halep and Dominika Cibulkova will open proceedings at not before 4pm local time with Cibulkova requiring a straight sets win and other results to go her way to stay in…
After Manic Monday in Singapore produced two dramatic three set matches, Tuesday was at the opposite end of the spectrum with two relatively swift straight setters. Tuesday was all about the red group and Angelique Kerber looks in a very promising position to qualify for the semi-finals of the WTA Finals for the first time in her…
The third day of the 2016 WTA Finals in Singapore will feature the second set of matches from the red group with Angelique Kerber up against Simona Halep in the first match at 7.30pm local time, followed by Madison Keys against Dominika Cibulkova. Kerber and Halep both have one win under their belt, while Keys…
The first day of the 2016 WTA Finals kicked off in Singapore and it was Simona Halep and Madison Keys first up. Halep was victorious with a fourth consecutive win over Keys in 2016, 6-2 6-4. Roar! @Simona_Halep has made a furious start into her #WTAFinals campaign pic.twitter.com/pMlTueNOSA — Jimmie48 Photography (@JJlovesTennis) October 23, 2016 The…
In the first match of the 2016 WTA Finals in Singapore, Simona Halep and Madison Keys will resume their rivalry with a fourth match in as many months. Halep has gone 3-0 in 2016 but can Keys start her Singapore experience with a booming win? Halep has qualified for her third consecutive WTA Finals after…
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