Archive: July 2012

Today’s Women’s News (07/25): Baku Cup

It has been almost five years since Olga Puchkova's last WTA quarterfinal. She rises to probably a little above #160.

Federer and Azarenka named top seeds for Olympic Tennis Event

The International Tennis Federation (ITF) today announced the seeds for the London 2012 Olympic Tennis Event, being staged at the All England Club, Wimbledon from 28 July until 5 August.

Local Favorites in Action on Day 3 Farmers Classic

A full line-up of ATP talent is in store today as singles and doubles matches are scheduled for play on Straus stadium and grandstand.

Astronaut Sally Ride Had Rich Tennis History

Astronaut Sally Ride, the first American woman to enter space, had a rich tennis history. Ride, who passed away on Monday, was a standout junior in Southern California

Yevgeny Kafelnikov Finds Switching to Golf Isn’t Easy

World no.1 Yevgeny Kafelnikov is having a second attempt at successfully switching sporting codes.

This Year, For the Olympics, It’s Good to be British

Britain appears to be experiencing the benefits of being the Olympic host nation as Heather Watson gained a late entry in the Women’s Singles draw

Andy Roddick is Raring to Go in London

Andy Roddick is back at one of his favorite venues and insistent that fatigue will not be a problem as he represents the United States in the Olympic Games

L.A. Open Tennis Fans – Craig Cignarelli

L.A.’s tennis scene is more social than supportive, meaning “fans” come out to be seen rather than see. In the full spirit of this spectating specialty

Men Tennis Update – Kitzbuhel, Los Angeles

Xavier Malisse shows excellent tennis at the Farmers Classic in Los Angeles

Women Tennis Update – Baku

Ksenia Pervak had had trouble in the doubles the day before, so this isn't a big surprise -- but it means that no one ranked above #70 is left in the draw!

Social Guide to the Farmers Classic

Like a typical Hollywood premier, the Farmers Classic is a see-and-be-seen event where tennis, entertainment and business moguls gather together to enjoy tennis

Thoughts of an L.A. Open tennis ball:

We've bounced across rough seas on our way from Shenzen,Taiwan to the States and finally able to breathe when the tournament referee popped our top and thrust me out into the temps of L.A.’s sports

Cibulkova Celebrates a Win in an Exclusive Way

Dominika Cibulkova rode a water slide fully-clothed shortly after winning the second title of her career, a 6-1, 7-5 defeat of top seed Marion Bartoli to win the WTA Carlsbad tournament.