WTA News and Gossip 2014

[Si Si Simona]

Petko to Caro:
"All the boys hate us because of these clothes. We look like clowns but its fun."

 

[10isfan]

Very funny, Si. They do look like clowns in those dresses.

Woz was wearing a pretty white dress recently which shocked me because Adidas has been making horrible outfits for her the last few years. She should continue wearing the white dress and not this eyesore.

 

[Si Si Simona]

Very funny, Si. They do look like clowns in those dresses.

Woz was wearing a pretty white dress recently which shocked me because Adidas has been making horrible outfits for her the last few years. She should continue wearing the white dress and not this eyesore.

Its Stella design, not Adidas. Sir Paul is paying Adidas to keep his daughter busy

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Navratilova looking to coach a top player; report from Kamakshi Tandon Monday August 25th.

Martina Navratilova is ready to join the growing group of former star players turning to coaching,while Andy Murray's former coach Ivan Lendl says he would be selective about working with another player.

Navratilova,speaking while she is in Singapore to promote the WTA Championships.would like to use her tactical and strategic knowledge to get a player to the top of their game.

"There's no substitute for that one-on-one,getting into the nitty-gritty of the game," she said."And you can only really do that with a top player,when you're just searching for that little edge.That slice back hand or that dropped volley that you may only use once or twice a match but may mean the difference between winning or losing."

However,she is still waiting to be approached by the right player."I love getting into those details of the sport.I'm sure it will happen," she said.

 

[Si Si Simona]

^ Genie or Mugu can be a suitable challenge for her with a similar style as her.
Or Serena becoming serve & volley player

 

[Si Si Simona]

Simona has a new fan

 

[colleen66]

^ Genie or Mugu can be a suitable challenge for her with a similar style as her.
Or Serena becoming serve & volley player

Taylor Townsend would be a great player for Martina to coach. She is a serve and volleyer and plays like she belongs in a different era. In addition, if there is anyone that knows about fitness, it is Martina.

 

[tossip]

I dont think any of the women will be interested...she is too overbearing

 

[Rex]

Nicole Vaidisova "is back". She's on the alternate list (184th) for the ITF 75k event in Albuquerque, New Mexico, beginning Sep. 15th. Hope she gets a wc to either qualies or the main draw, eventually.

http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/women's-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100032510

 

[kskate2]

^ Well this is good news Rex. I was just stating in another thread that her time was too short to really accomplish anything. We'll see if she can catch up to the game or if it's passed her by.

 

[colleen66]

Nicole Vaidisova "is back". She's on the alternate list (184th) for the ITF 75k event in Albuquerque, New Mexico, beginning Sep. 15th. Hope she gets a wc to either qualies or the main draw, eventually.

http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/women's-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100032510

I am glad that she is attempting a comeback. She was a big hitter and had much potential. Maybe being older and hopefully wiser she has learned to control her emotions on court and can become a top ten player.

 

[tented]

Nicole Vaidisova "is back". She's on the alternate list (184th) for the ITF 75k event in Albuquerque, New Mexico, beginning Sep. 15th. Hope she gets a wc to either qualies or the main draw, eventually.

http://www.itftennis.com/procircuit/tournaments/women's-tournament/info.aspx?tournamentid=1100032510

Thanks, Rex. Having to start all over, playing such small events, will be a big test of her desire and motivation.

 

[Rex]

Re Nikki, according to a Czech newspaper she got the wc to the 75k in New Mexico. However, they don't specify as to whether it's qualies or the main. They also indicate that she'll get additional wcs at other events, unknown at this point. Her stepdad remains her coach. You'll need google translate for the link:

http://isport.blesk.cz/clanek/tenis/213139/vime-prvni-vaidisova-se-vraci-k-tenisu-v-zari-bude-hrat-turnaj.html

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Hingis Commits To Another Season Of Doubles....report from Kamakshi Tandon Sunday 7th September

Martina Hingis is set to keeping playing doubles next year,having found a regular partner in Flavia Pennetta.The two reached the USO final in their fourth tournament together and have agree to play a selected scheduled for the rest of this season.Hingis also said she would also like to play with Pennetta next season as she goes for another Grand Slam Double Title.

"Not all,but definitely the selected,the smarter ones,the good ones" said Hingis of her proposed schedule."Today I don't have to prove nothing to nobody,but definitely there are so many nice tournament's still this year.It hasn't finished yet.There is,yeah next season.I'm looking forward to it already now".

Hingis in addition to her singles accomplishments,reached No1 and won nine GS titles in doubles during her career.

Note.Hingis/Pennetta have committed to play at Wuhun and Beijing.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Bouchard,Peng Withdraw From Hong Kong Tournament...report from Kamakshi Tandon 7th September.

Bouchard and Peng have both withdrawn from the inaugural WTA event in Hong Kong next week.
Bouchard would have been the top seed at the tournament,and Peng the top Chinese attraction following her semi final run at the US Open.Bouchard,who was treated for illness during her fourth-round US Open defeat,was quoted in a tournament statement as saying, "I have been very much looking forward to it,but unfortunately my medical team has advised me that I need to take the next two weeks off from competition to rest and recover after a very long season."
Peng retired from her semi final against Caroline Woznicaki with what officials described as heat illness.
Tournament organizers said Peng will attend the event to fulfill her publicity obligations.
Sabine Lisicki has taken a wild card into the tournament.

 

[Hoergren]

What about a little kiss to start the day

From the fashion show:

Caroline Wozniacki and Anna Wintour were front row for Serena Williams' debut fashion show

 

[sk310]

Damn... Im SHOCKED she got Anna there. A low rent HSN show? WOW. That's huge. She looks amazing. Someone needs to help Caro with makeup and hair, EEK!

 

[sk310]

I totally disagree with Si Si. I think Caro's USO dress was gorgeous. You obviously don't know fashion that well .

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Actually I think Miss Wintour's dress is too long for her,she is too tiny for starters,I think her hemline needs to come up a bit.I love the colour of Carolione's dress and the style,it really suits her.

 

[kskate2]

Actually I think Miss Wintour's dress is too long for her,she is too tiny for starters,I think her hemline needs to come up a bit.I love the colour of Carolione's dress and the style,it really suits her.

The Wintour dress is just a hot mess. Not a fan of that print and on her you're right it just doesn't work. Caroline and Serena look very nice and stylish attending a fashion event. Big props to them for getting it right. :clap