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Wimbledon: Road To The Final Four

Wimbledon: Road To The Final Four

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970
The Championships at Wimbledon kicked off with Serena Williams chasing history and several others gunning for the No.1 spot.

The Championships at Wimbledon kicked off with Serena Williams chasing history and several others gunning for the No.1 spot.

The biggest upset of the tournament came early on in the second round as Jana Cepelova sent French Open champion Garbiñe Muguruza crashing out.

The biggest upset of the tournament came early on in the second round as Jana Cepelova sent French Open champion Garbiñe Muguruza crashing out.

Venus Williams turned heads for more than just her strawberry-red hair: the five-time champion was in vintage form throughout the fortnight.

Venus Williams turned heads for more than just her strawberry-red hair: the five-time champion was in vintage form throughout the fortnight.

These rain tarps become a regular sight during the first week of the Championships as English summer rain derailed the schedule time and time again.

These rain tarps become a regular sight during the first week of the Championships as English summer rain derailed the schedule time and time again.

18-year-old Ana Konjuh’s grit won over many hearts during her second-round battle against Agnieszka Radwanska: she held match points over the No.3 seed before an ankle injury halted her progress.

18-year-old Ana Konjuh’s grit won over many hearts during her second-round battle against Agnieszka Radwanska: she held match points over the No.3 seed before an ankle injury halted her progress.

Serena Williams also faced an early scare against Christina McHale, who took her to three sets, but pulled off a spectacular comeback to advance.

Serena Williams also faced an early scare against Christina McHale, who took her to three sets, but pulled off a spectacular comeback to advance.

All the bad weather from week one lead Wimbledon organizers to make the nearly-unprecedented decision to allow play on Middle Sunday.

All the bad weather from week one lead Wimbledon organizers to make the nearly-unprecedented decision to allow play on Middle Sunday.

But the show must go on, and play continued under the roof of Centre Court as 12 seeds advanced to the fourth round.

But the show must go on, and play continued under the roof of Centre Court as 12 seeds advanced to the fourth round.

Russia was well represented in the round of 16 with four players advancing, including Ekaterina Makarova.

Russia was well represented in the round of 16 with four players advancing, including Ekaterina Makarova.

The United States also had four players in the fourth round: Sloane Stephens missed out on becoming the fifth by a hair after a roller-coaster battle against Russia’s Svetlana Kuznetsova.

The United States also had four players in the fourth round: Sloane Stephens missed out on becoming the fifth by a hair after a roller-coaster battle against Russia’s Svetlana Kuznetsova.

Through all of the ups and downs, a familiar sight: Serena Williams, back in to the semifinals of Wimbledon for the tenth time.

Through all of the ups and downs, a familiar sight: Serena Williams, back in to the semifinals of Wimbledon for the tenth time.

In fact, this marks the eleventh time that both Serena and Venus have reached the semifinal stage at the same Slam. The last time it happened was here at Wimbledon in 2009.

In fact, this marks the eleventh time that both Serena and Venus have reached the semifinal stage at the same Slam. The last time it happened was here at Wimbledon in 2009.

Dominika Cibulkova almost had to postpone her wedding – scheduled on the same day as the Ladies’ Singles final – when she advanced to the quarterfinals.

Dominika Cibulkova almost had to postpone her wedding – scheduled on the same day as the Ladies’ Singles final – when she advanced to the quarterfinals.

But Elena Vesnina did her part to keep the Cibulkova nuptials on schedule, knocking out the Slovak to advance to her first ever Grand Slam semifinals.

But Elena Vesnina did her part to keep the Cibulkova nuptials on schedule, knocking out the Slovak to advance to her first ever Grand Slam semifinals.

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova was another surprise quarterfinalist, but didn’t have enough in the tank against the World No.1.

Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova was another surprise quarterfinalist, but didn’t have enough in the tank against the World No.1.

Angelique Kerber is back into a Grand Slam semifinal in emphatic fashion: she hasn’t dropped a set all tournament long.

Angelique Kerber is back into a Grand Slam semifinal in emphatic fashion: she hasn’t dropped a set all tournament long.

She beat out the No.5 seed Simona Halep for her spot in the final four.

She beat out the No.5 seed Simona Halep for her spot in the final four.

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Insider Live Blog: Wimbledon Semifinals

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

LONDON, Great Britain – With the final four Wimbledon contenders set to take “Centre” stage on Thursday, WTA Insider Courtney Nguyen will deliver play-by-play action live on wtatennis.com.

Will Venus Williams meet sister Serena for the first all-Williams Grand Slam final since the 2009 Championships? Will we see a rematch of the Australian Open championship match between world No.1 Serena Williams reignite her quest for a record-tying 22nd Grand Slam title against Melbourne conqueror Angelique Kerber? Or will Elena Vesnina, who began the year ranked outside the Top 100, spark the shock of the century on the lawns of the All England Club by reaching her first major final?

Stay tuned for all the action and Insider insight right here on the Insider Live Blog:

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Kerber Passes Barty Test In 2017 Opener, Faces Svitolina In Brisbane QFs

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

BRISBANE, Australia – World No.1 Angelique Kerber came through a testing opening outing of 2017, seeing off Ashleigh Barty in three sets to reach the quarterfinals of the Brisbane International.

While the home crowd gave reigning Australian Open champion Kerber’s a warm welcome, World No.271 Barty did not follow suit, making a mockery of her lowly ranking to push Kerber all the way. In the end, though, Kerber’s class shone through, closing out a 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 victory to set up a quarterfinal showdown with Elina Svitolina.

“It’s always tough to play a match after such a long break, and Ashleigh was playing very well from the first point,” Kerber said. “It’s always different starting the year, and the first matches are always tough.

“You have to get again into the rhythm and play a lot of matches to feel your game.”

Barty, who will not turn 21 until April, is already embarking on her second ascent of the tennis ladder. After a glittering junior career, she enjoyed instant success in the senior ranks, reaching three major doubles finals alongside fellow Australian Casey Dellacqua.

However, the stresses of life on tour soon took its toll on her teenage mind and body, prompting a 17-month hiatus. She has played sparingly since returning but reveled in the atmosphere created by another packed Pat Rafter Arena, playing some sparkling tennis to extend her esteemed opponent. Ultimately, her lack of match sharpness told, Kerber praying on the rising number of unforced errors to establish a decisive third set lead.

“I’m really, really pleased with the form, a bit disappointed we didn’t win but very good things came out of it,” Barty said. “It’s the start of good things to come hopefully. I’m a more developed player this time around.”

Kerber was full of praise for her opponent, whom she expects to only improve: “Working hard and playing like she did tonight I’m sure she will have great results.

“She played so well straight from the first point tonight.”

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WTA Shot Of The Month: Radwanska

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

June was packed with plenty of amazing shots – we narrowed it down to the five best.

In the end it was hot shot queen Agnieszka Radwanska who showed off her full arsenal of tricks against CoCo Vandeweghe at the Aegon Classic.

Approaching the net with aplomb, Radwanska followed up a deft drop volley with clutch lob to flummox her American opponent, who ultimately settled to pull off a big win over the Pole.

Click here to watch all of June’s finalists.

Final Results for June’s WTA Shot Of The Month

1. Agnieszka Radwanska (77%)
2. Angelique Kerber (8%)
3. Sam Stosur (6%)
4. Kristina Mladenovic (5%)
5. Madison Keys (3%)

2016 WTA Shot of the Month Winners

January: Caroline Wozniacki
February: Agnieszka Radwanska
March: Agnieszka Radwanska
April: Monica Niculescu
May: Simona Halep

How it works:

Five shots are selected by wtatennis.com
Winner is then determined by a fan vote on wtatennis.com 

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Halep Pulls Out Of Olympics

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

BUCHAREST, Romania – Simona Halep has announced she will not be competing at the upcoming Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Shortly after winning her quarterfinal at the BRD Bucharest Open, Halep took to social media to reveal her withdrawal from the Games, citing fears over the Zika virus outbreak across South America.

“The reason for my decision is the concern regarding the danger posed by the Zika virus,” was posted on Halep’s Facebook page. “After several talks with doctors and my family, i concluded that the risks are too high for my career and for my health, especially as a woman. Family is much too important for me and I can’t risk not being able to have one of my own after my career in tennis is over.”

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