Tag: WTA Rio de Janeiro
2016 Rio Olympics | Genie Bouchard Interview
2016 Rio Olympics | Genie Bouchard Interview
It was incredible representing Denmark. WOZNIACKI
Caroline Wozniacki has joined Rafael Nadal, Andy Murray, and Gilles Muller for being the representative of her country at the Rio Olympics (ie. the flag-bearer).
Caroline looked amazing during the opening ceremony to tweet “Wow!! That was incredible!! Such an honor to be the flag...
Schiavone wins the title in Rio!
The Lioness got another one!
At 35 years of age, Francesca Schiavone is definitely not done with tennis. It doesn’t matter if Francesca is now ranked 132 in the world, sheis always there up for a fight. The Italian has now won her 7th career...
Kurumi Nara beats Zakopalova and wins her maiden title in Rio de Janeiro
World no. 62 Kurumi Nara wins her first career title in Rio de Janeiro.
The Japanese had a 3 set clash against the seed no.1 Klara Zakopalova to win 6-1 4-6 6-1. Kurumi’s tennis was definitely superior than Klara’s as the Japanese won 27 points...
WTA Rio de Janeiro: Zakopalova and Nara to play for the title
Seed no1. Klara Zakopalova and Kurumi Nara will play the final in Rio de Janeiro.
Klara had a really easy path to the final as the highest ranked player she had to face was world no. 77 Silvia Soler-Espinosa (world no.77). In the semifinal Zakopalova...
Francesca Schiavone Visits Cristo Redentor Statue
Francesca Schiavone Visits Cristo Redentor Statue
WTA Rio de Janeiro preview. Zakopalova and Schiavone lead a weak draw
While all the attention in Rio de Janeiro is on the man side with Rafael Nadal being the top seed, the ladies’ side is rather weak with all the top players focussed on Dubai.
The top seeds in Rio are Zakopalova, Schiavone, Ormaechea, Cadantu, Nara,...