WTA News & Gossip 2023

[MargaretMcAleer]

MM @MargaretMcAleer Do you think Elina will shake JPugula s hand ? I think she will and ask for a big donation from her family to her Ukraine relief fund

I dont know about her asking for a donation, I assume there will be a handshake

 

[kskate2]

I dont know about her asking for a donation, I assume there will be a handshake

I wouldn't put it above her to ask...

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Maria Sakkari wins in straight sets over Fernandez 75 62 and with suitable rest will play Madison Keys later in a QF match

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Jess Pegula rallies past Elina Svitolina in 3 close sets 46 63 64, also assuring herself a return to No 3 in the WTA rankings

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Defending champion Samsonova (8) too strong for Marta Kostyuk winning in SS 64 62

 

[the AntiPusher]

Question, did Conet have a very poor rhinoplasty nose job..I'm not making light at her at all ..

AF I was just inquiring no disrespect intended

 

[kskate2]

Keys out there business as usual (ball bashing) w/ Goddess is about to be shown the door.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Madison Keys shown the door in straight sets 63 63, well done to Sakkari she played earlier and needed those wins

 

[tossip]

I wouldn't put it above her to ask...

Yes..I saw Tsurenko cheesing at Pegula,just knew she wanted a handout.

 

[kskate2]

Coco is driving Belinda to drink w/ her insane defense.

 

[the AntiPusher]

Coco is driving Belinda to drink w/ her insane defense.

For the past 20 years 2 /3 of the Earth by was covered by water and the other was covered by Nadal...now it's covered by CoCo

 

[kskate2]

For the past 20 years 2 /3 of the Earth by was covered by water and the other 1/3 was covered by Nadal...now it's covered by CoCo

you have to put the sisters in there too. they were crazy good turning defense into offense. they were also taught never to give up on a shot.

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

A well played match by Gauff who takes out the Swiiss Miss, Belinda Bencic with ease 61 62

 

[the AntiPusher]

For the past 20 years 2 /3 of the Earth by was covered by water and the other was covered by Nadal...now it's covered by CoCo

I heard the commentators on TC made the same comment jajaja

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Results of matches Citi DC Friday 4th August,

J. Pegula (1) d WC E.Svitolina 46 63 64 QF match
M.Sakkari (4) d Q L. Fernabdez 75 62
C.Gauff (4) d B.Bencic 61 62 QF match
L. Samsonova (8) defending champion d M.Kostyuk 64 62 QF match
M.Sakkari (4) d M.Keys (7) 63 63 QF match

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Semi Final Matches Citi DC tournament, Saturday August 5th,

Not before 2pm.

(1) J. Pegula vs (4) M. Sakkari H2H Sakkari 4-3 most recent match Qatar Feb 2023 Pegula in 3 sets

To be followed by,

(3) C. Gauff vs (8) l. Samsonova defending champion, H2H Gauff 2-0 most recent match April 2021 Volvo Open Charleston, Gauff in 3 sets

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

BTW the officials of the DC Citi Washington tournament, gave a cheque of $10,000 dollars to the Elina Svitolina Foundation

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Congratulations to L.Siegemund/V.Zvonareva winning the Citi DC Open Doubles title defeating A.Guarach/M.Niculescu in the final 64 64!

 

[the AntiPusher]

BTW the officials of the DC Citi Washington tournament, gave a cheque of $10,000 dollars to the Elina Svitolina Foundation

Are you sure it wasn't Jess P ;-)

 

[MargaretMcAleer]

Are you sure it wasn't Jess P ;-)

I am certain it wasnt Jess P lol!