WTA News and Gossip 2022

[Hoergren]

Going to watch a special match next Tuesday. A player I've written more than 400 articles about in the Danish tennis mag Tennisavisen - end of an era.

 

[tented]

Going to watch a special match next Tuesday. A player I've written more than 400 articles about in the Danish tennis mag Tennisavisen - end of an era.

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That should be a great time. I’m watching her doing commentary on the Tennis Channel as I type this.

 

[Hoergren]

A little update to Clara tauson illness and other withdrawals

Good news: Clara Tauson is recovering according to her father Søren: After three days she's up and about and needs some recovery time. A bunch of players have had similar symptoms and have had to withdraw. It's too bad. She'll be able to start training again in a couple of days. A bunch of players have had similar symptoms and have had to withdraw..." The only other woman who has cited viral illness as a reason is Vondrouseva. And Tauson is still listed as withdrawing because of 'heat illness'. The ATP draw PDF doesn't list withdrawal reasons like WTA

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

WTA 500 Charleston wild cards

A.Sabalenka
C.McNally
Emma Navarro
Linda Fruhvirtova

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Ash Barty who is a very good golfer and plays off a handicap of 4 entered a women's amateur golf tournament on the weekend and won,maybe that might be her next sporting endeavor ( she is already a champion cricket player)

 

[Ellentonboy]

WTA 500 Charleston wild cards

A.Sabalenka
C.McNally
Emma Navarro
Linda Fruhvirtova

Fruhvirtova is especially well deserved. Someone who has taken full advantage of wildcards offered her in the past. I am glad to see her name, along with Navarro, instead of the same "cast of characters" that we see getting wildcards at IW and Miami events.

 

[Hoergren]

Let's just celebrate the new world #1 - the dancing queen from Poland - Iga Swiatek - here with the #1 trophy

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Fruhvirtova is especially well deserved. Someone who has taken full advantage of wildcards offered her in the past. I am glad to see her name, along with Navarro, instead of the same "cast of characters" that we see getting wildcards at IW and Miami events.

I just saw that Linda defeated Konjuh in 3 sets at Charleston,good to see Linda at 16 years of age can play on HC and then switch to clay and also win.The Czech Tennis Federation has produced strong players over the years.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Stuttgart Update,

OUT: Azarenka.............I hope after Vika's meltdown in IW and then her abrupt walk off at Miami,Azarenka said she will be taking some time of the tour,she also stated she has had personal problems in the last couple of weeks.

IN: Petra Kvitova

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Petra Kvitova (11) retired in the 2nd set against M.Frech 67(6) 32 in Charleston,trying to find out why.Petra has been having wrist/hand problems of late.
Petra retired with a left thigh injury

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Defending champion Veronika Kudermetova has withdrawn from Charleston tournament ( she did play with Mertens in the doubles final in Miami on Sunday) no reason given at the present time.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Congratulations to Kiki Bertens and her partner,who welcome a baby boy.,Mats into the world yesterday!

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Belinda Bencic survives Wang Xiyu in 3 tough sets and will play Linda Fruhvirtova next in Charleston

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

WTA Top Ten Rankings 4/4/2022

1. Iga Swiatek ^ 1
2. Barbora Krejcikova ^ 2
3. Paula Badosa ^ 3
4. Maria Sakkari v 2
5. Aryna Sabalenka
6. Anett Kontaveit ^ 1
7.Karolina Pliskova ^ 1
8.Danielle Collins ^ 3
9. Garbine Muguruza
10. Ons Jabeur

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Raining in Charleston at present,play suspended
Play has resumed
2 matches in play
A.Riske v C.McNally....Riske d McNally 75 63
S.Stephens v Q.Zheng Zheng d Stephens 63 46 60....Sloane went on her usual walk about in the 3rd set...UGH!

Matches have been suspended,also night matches,a thunder storm is apparently brewing,rain has interrupted matches all day in Charleston

 

[Hoergren]

The Final one - well it was cute - here are some pictures and a couple of videoclips too. And match ended with Caroline win 7-5 6-4

 

[tossip]

Let's just celebrate the new world #1 - the dancing queen from Poland - Iga Swiatek - here with the #1 trophy

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she kinda favor Srebotnik here..

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Rumors, that Emma Raducanu may choose Riccardo Piatti ( former Sinner coach) as a new mentor.Raducanu has trained in Bordighera, Italy at Piatti's Academy in the last days.

 

[Sundaymorningguy]

Patrick is now coaching Simona Halep. I’m not sure if this is until Serena returns or if he is no longer coaching Serena.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Patrick is now coaching Simona Halep. I’m not sure if this is until Serena returns or if he is no longer coaching Serena

I knew that Halep was at his academy and was getting coaching from other coaches.I just read the article that he is personally coaching Halep? he never mentioned Serena.I heard that other day Serena did a photo shoot for Nike and I presumed it was for her out fit for clay,Roland Garos.I will keep searching to see if I can find out more info,BTW Patrick's name was also the new coach for Novak Djokovic the other day
Further reading Halep and Patrick will begin their partnership together at Madrid clay tournament and Patrick said this was a short term arrangement as he was missing coaching?.I found an article regarding the new coaching arrangement and posted it on the next page