Hello of the year: Once the coin of the realm in women’s tennis, teen phenoms have become much scarcer on the ground. All the more reason to take notice when Donna Vekic, a 16-year-old Croatian, qualified for her first main draw on tour and proceeded to reach the final of the Tashkent Open.
“Royal Indian Open” is a new addition to WTA Tournament Calendar in 2012. Royal Indian Open, a part of the WTA challenger series, was conceptualized to empower women tennis in emerging markets. Tennis has increasingly become popular in India with WTA events being second most followed events after major Grand Slams. At this backdrop India […]
I have a huge desire to one day play in the WTA Championships final. After watching the final today between Serena and Maria, the dream intensified!
Last month in Tashkent, Vekic became the youngest finalist at a WTA event in six years, a run that has taken her within touching distance of a place in the Top 100. Should she achieve this goal within the next six months, the Croatian will become the first 16-year-old to do so since a certain […]
The world of sport is filled with great athletes. Many people who watch professional sports choose specific athletes to root for based on certain attributes. Whether the athlete helps their team to victory, excels individually, or is just a good person, there are many reasons to root for an athlete. Looking closely at women’s tennis, […]