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  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970
Elena Vesnina and Daria Gavrilova took to the heart of historic Charleston for the Volvo Car Open's annual Iconic Photoshoot.

Elena Vesnina and Daria Gavrilova took to the heart of historic Charleston for the Volvo Car Open’s annual Iconic Photoshoot.

The pair played a mini-tennis match in front of Randolph Hall at the College of Charleston.

The pair played a mini-tennis match in front of Randolph Hall at the College of Charleston.

Built between 1828 and 1829, Randolph Hall is a National Historic Landmark and one of the oldest college buildings still in use in the United States.

Built between 1828 and 1829, Randolph Hall is a National Historic Landmark and one of the oldest college buildings still in use in the United States.

Elena Vesnina and Daria Gavrilova at College of Charleston.

Elena Vesnina and Daria Gavrilova at College of Charleston.

Elena Vesnina and Daria Gavrilova at College of Charleston.

Elena Vesnina and Daria Gavrilova at College of Charleston.

Elena Vesnina and Daria Gavrilova at College of Charleston.

Elena Vesnina and Daria Gavrilova at College of Charleston.

Elena Vesnina and Daria Gavrilova at College of Charleston.

Elena Vesnina and Daria Gavrilova at College of Charleston.

Elena Vesnina and Daria Gavrilova at College of Charleston.

Elena Vesnina and Daria Gavrilova at College of Charleston.

Elena Vesnina and Daria Gavrilova at College of Charleston.

Elena Vesnina and Daria Gavrilova at College of Charleston.

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Garcia & Mladenovic Hold Nerve

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

ROME, Italy – Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic overcame a mid-match wobble to defeat Anabel Medina Garrigues and Arantxa Parra Santonja in the second round of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia on Thursday.

In their opening match, Garcia and Mladenovic came within two points of defeat, and they once again sailed close to the wind, eventually coming through, 7-6(4), 1-6, 10-7.

A chance for Olympic glory prompted the union between Garcia and Mladenovic, who had previously been in successful partnerships with Katarina Srebotnik and Timea Babos, respectively. And while the French duo took a handful of events to gel, the partnership has flourished on the clay.

Victory over Garrigues and Parra Santonja extends their unbeaten streak to 15 matches, a run taking in tournament victories in Charleston, Stuttgart and Madrid. No.4 seeds Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka are the next team hoping to end the run, securing their quarterfinal place with a 6-4, 6-1 win over Sara Errani and Lara Arruabarrena.

Elsewhere, there were mixed fortunes for two of the other leading teams. Andreja Klepac and Katarina Srebotnik followed up their surprise win over the Williams sisters by knocking out No.2 seeds Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Lucie Safarova, 6-3, 6-4.

No.3 seeds Timea Babos and Yaroslava Shvedova had no such trouble, overcoming Italian wildcards Claudia Giovine and Angelica Moratelli, 6-3, 6-2.

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News | WTA Tennis English

News | WTA Tennis English

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

MONTERREY, Mexico – Angelique Kerber cut the ribbon as the Abierto GNP Seguros officially unveiled its brand-new stadium court: Estadio GNP Seguros.

Monterrey

The World No.1 was one of the guests of honour as the crowds were treated to a real show in Monterrey – culminating in a stunning fireworks display.

Monterrey fireworks

Kerber opened her campaign on court by beating Francesca Schiavone in three sets, 4-6, 6-0, 6-4.

– All photos courtesy of Abierto GNP Seguros

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