Posts Tagged ‘Victoria Azarenka’
Victoria the Victorious
Inspired By Her Grandma, Azarenka Wins First Slam and Rises No. 1
Amidst the rough ‘n tumble of the Flordia Republican debate a surprisingly defensive Newt Gingrich explained that it wouldn’t make sense to deport grandmothers who are illegal aliens. Mitt Romney — recently coached up by a new debate counselor – pounced, saying immigration policy is NOT about 11 million grandmothers. As for tennis, these days, it’s [...]
Sisyphus, Paganini and One Heckuva Livestock Auction
Australian Open Buzz: Day 12
MURRAY AS SYSYPHUS: SI.com’s Jon Wertheim said that Andy Murray remains “the tennis Sisyphus. He’s long past the point of moral victories and consolation prizes, but he ought to leave Melbourne with immense confidence in his fitness level, his improved aggression, his choice of coach, his willingness to fight.”
Critical Mass.: Worcester Selected as Fed Cup Site
DCU Center to Host U.S. vs. Belarus Tie, Feb. 4-5, 2012
The DCU Center in Worcester, Mass., has been selected as the site for the 2012 Fed Cup World Group II opening-round tie between the U.S. and Belarus, Feb. 4-5. Thirteen-time Slam champion Serena Williams has already committed to play, while current world No. 4 Victoria Azarenka is expected to compete for Belarus. “The DCU Center [...]
‘It Isn’t All About Tennis — It’s About Life’
U.S. Open Buzz Day 8
FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — You had to feel for Victoria Azarenka. She was the recipient of a third-round matchup with streaking Serena Williams, who, due to nearly a year away from the court due to injuries, came into the U.S. Open as the No. 28 seed. It was plain bad luck. But Azarenka never complained [...]
Top 10 of ’10: NorCal, SoCal, Atlanta
IT Reflects On the Top 10 Moments of 2010 in Tennis Hot Spots Northern California, Southern California and Atlanta
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA 1 HAPPY 40TH!: The Bank of the West Classic celebrates its 40th anniversary at Stanford by honoring four decades of champions, including tournament co-founder Billie Jean King. Reflecting on the struggles of kick-starting the women’s tour, BJK says, “All we wanted to do was get professional tennis going. We didn’t worry about winning [...]
Azarenka Rebounds to Qualify For WTA Year-Ender
10th-Ranked Belarusian Replaces Injured Williams in Doha Draw
It was the most alarming on-court moment of 2010: Amidst temperatures that soared beyond 100 degrees, Victoria Azarenka — in Serena Williams‘ absence considered among the U.S. Open favorites — collapsed during her second-round match against Giseka Dulko and was wheeled off the Grandstand Court.
U.S. Open Scare: Azarenka Collapses On Court
Heat, 'Mild Concussion' Level No. 10 Seed in Second Round
FLUSHING MEADOWS, N.Y. — Day 3 of the U.S. Open got off to a scary start when No. 10 seed Victoria Azarenka, in Serena Williams’ absence among the U.S. Open favorites, collapsed during her second-round match against Giseka Dulko and was wheeled off the Grandstand Court.
Azaraneka Snares First Title of 2010
Belarusian Too Much for Spent Sharapova in Bank of the West Final
STANFORD, CALIF. — Call it a belated birthday gift. A day after turning 21, Victoria Azarenka captured her first title of 2010, breaking Maria Sharapova six times in a 6-4, 6-1 victory at the Bank of the West Classic.
Imperfect Sharapova Reaches Fourth Final of Year
Russian to Face Azarenka for Bank of the West Title
STANFORD, CALIF. – We can’t say we weren’t warned. It was Marion Bartoli who cautioned us, “If you have a Sharapova-Azarenka match, you better come up with some earplugs.” If you’ve got a pair, it looks like it’s time to break them out. And bring a decibel meter while you’re at it.
21 Club: Birthday Girl Azarenka Headed For BOW Final
Will Shoot for First Title of Year After 6-2, 6-3 Routine of Top-Seed Stosur
STANFORD, CALIF. — Victoria Azarenka doesn’t care much for beer. She says she’s much more likely to reach for a glass of champagne. But a celebratory toast wasn’t what she had in mind on her 21st birthday. A semifinal win over the top-seeded Sam Stosur at the Bank of the West Classic would suffice. And [...]