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Cibulkova Wraps Up Linz Title

Cibulkova Wraps Up Linz Title

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

Linz, Austria – Dominika Cibulkova has bagged her third title of 2016 thanks to victory over Viktorija Golubic at the Generali Ladies Linz.

The Slovakian has now qualified for the BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global for the first time in her career thanks to her 6-3, 7-5 win.

Cibulkova had started the brighter of the two players, coming close to breaking in Golubic’s opening service game but squandering two break points.

The 27-year-old continued probing for the advantage, letting another two opportunities slip before finally going 5-3 ahead and serving out the first set.

It was Cibulkova who made all the running in the final set, taking a commanding lead by breaking to love in Golubic’s second service game before being unexpectedly pegged back by the World No.62, who converted her first break point.

For the first time, Golubic began to pose a threat to Cibulkova but failed to take any of her seven set points before losing her serve and allowing the No.2 seed to complete her victory.

Dominika Cibulkova

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RTS Update: The Race Resumes, Suárez Navarro, Kuznetsova Chase Konta

RTS Update: The Race Resumes, Suárez Navarro, Kuznetsova Chase Konta

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

MOSCOW, Russia – Five-time BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global winner Serena Williams was forced to withdraw due to a right shoulder injury; having already qualified for the WTA Finals back in August, the former No.1’s absence means one more woman can join the Elite Eight.

“The race now intensifies this week as players fight for the remaining berth,” says WTA CEO Steve Simon. 

The stage is set for a battle royale at Moscow’s Kremlin Cup, the final Premier-level tournament of the 2016 season. Johanna Konta currently sits at No.9 on the Road to Singapore leaderboard – No.8 without Serena – but should either Carla Suárez Navarro or Svetlana Kuznetsova – who won the title last year – take home the trophy by week’s end, they will leapfrog the Brit and complete the field in Singapore.

Svetlana Kuznetsova

All three women have enjoyed solid fall swings, as Konta finished runner-up at the China Open, her best result at a Premier Mandatory tournament in what has already been a breakthrough year for the first British woman to crack the Top 10 since Jo Durie in 1984. Kuznetsova saved a match point to defeat 2015 WTA Finals champion Agnieszka Radwanska en route to the semifinals of the Dongfeng Motor Wuhan Open, while Suárez Navarro is coming off a semifinal finish at the Generali Ladies Linz.

Kuznetsova is the top seed in Moscow, and begins her title defense against either Alizé Cornet or Shelby Rogers after receiving a first round bye. Suárez Navarro also has a bye into the round of 16, and will begin her tournament as the No.3 seed against either Lucie Safarova or Daria Gavrilova.

“Fans can expect an exciting WTA Finals this year,” continued Simon, “with reigning champion, Agnieszka Radwanska, defending her title and our World No.1 Angelique Kerber, seeking to consolidate her outstanding season with a victory in Singapore.”

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Injured Serena Out Of Singapore

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

World No.2 Serena Williams will not take part at BNP Paribas WTA Finals Singapore presented by SC Global after receiving medical advice regarding a troublesome shoulder injury.

The 35-year-old 22-time Grand Slam champion made the announcement late on Sunday after missing all of the Asian Swing due to that same issue; shoulder problems also kept her out of the Rogers Cup and Western & Southern Open earlier in the summer.

“I was looking forward to competing in Singapore this year and playing against the best players in the world,” said Williams.

“However, I have received disappointing news from my doctor that I must undergo a series of medical treatments for my shoulder, and will be off the court for the next several weeks.

“I will miss coming to Singapore for the year-end Finals and playing in front of my fans but truly hope to be back soon.”

Williams has participated in eight tournaments this season, winning two titles at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia and Wimbledon, where she tied Stefanie Graf for the Open Era record of Grand Slam titles. She also reached the finals of the Australian Open and French Open, and tied Graf for the all-time record of most consecutive weeks at World No.1, at 186 straight weeks.

“We’re as disappointed as the fans not to see Serena finish her season in Singapore,” says WTA CEO Steve Simon. “We wish her a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing her back competing, fit and healthy.”

Angelique Kerber, Simona Halep, Agnieszka Radwanska, Karolina Pliskova and Garbiñe Muguruza, Madison Keys and Dominika Cibulkova have already qualified for the tournament, which starts on October 23 and ends on October 30.

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Photos | WTA Tennis English

Photos | WTA Tennis English

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970
Before heading to the desert for Indian Wells, Garbiñe Muguruza and Venus Williams stopped at New York City's Madison Square Garden for the BNP Paribas Showdown.

Before heading to the desert for Indian Wells, Garbiñe Muguruza and Venus Williams stopped at New York City’s Madison Square Garden for the BNP Paribas Showdown.

Played in honor of World Tennis Day, the 10th anniversary of the BNP Paribas showdown was a night of exhibition matches that pitted the world’s best players against each other.

Played in honor of World Tennis Day, the 10th anniversary of the BNP Paribas showdown was a night of exhibition matches that pitted the world’s best players against each other.

Venus and Garbiñe were joined by some of the ATP’s past and present stars like: Jack Sock, Juan Martin del Potro, Andy Roddick, Nick Kyrgios, Kei Nishikori and Lleyton Hewitt.

Venus and Garbiñe were joined by some of the ATP’s past and present stars like: Jack Sock, Juan Martin del Potro, Andy Roddick, Nick Kyrgios, Kei Nishikori and Lleyton Hewitt.

Before the Showdown, the players took to the JW Marriott Essex House for a meet and greet, where they signed lots of autographs.

Before the Showdown, the players took to the JW Marriott Essex House for a meet and greet, where they signed lots of autographs.

This year’s Showdown pitted Team America against Team World. Garbiñe and Kei represented Team World, alongside Nick Kyrgios and Lleyton Hewitt…

This year’s Showdown pitted Team America against Team World. Garbiñe and Kei represented Team World, alongside Nick Kyrgios and Lleyton Hewitt…

…with Venus and Andy representing Team America, alongside Jack Sock and Juan Martin del Potro.

…with Venus and Andy representing Team America, alongside Jack Sock and Juan Martin del Potro.

Madison Square Garden was packed on Monday night as the BNP Paribas Showdown kicked off.

Madison Square Garden was packed on Monday night as the BNP Paribas Showdown kicked off.

Players take the court for a night of fun and world-class tennis.

Players take the court for a night of fun and world-class tennis.

Venus teamed up with Juan Martin for mixed doubles.

Venus teamed up with Juan Martin for mixed doubles.

They took on Team World’s Garbiñe and Kei.

They took on Team World’s Garbiñe and Kei.

It was Team World who emerged victorious, winning 5-3 against America.

It was Team World who emerged victorious, winning 5-3 against America.

In fact, it wasn’t a good day at the office for Team America, as Team World won almost every match.

In fact, it wasn’t a good day at the office for Team America, as Team World won almost every match.

Venus rescued Team America from a total shutout, though.

Venus rescued Team America from a total shutout, though.

She beat Garbiñe 5-4 for Team America’s lone win.

She beat Garbiñe 5-4 for Team America’s lone win.

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