Barbora Zahlavova Strycova

Iveta Benesova upset in Estoril Open Iveta Benesova was upset by Jarmila Groth 75 64, in the second round of the Estoril Open. “We’ve never actually played each other before, even though we’ve practiced together so many times,” Groth said. “She’s a good player, the No.1 seed, just reached the Top 30 and she played well in Miami, so it was a good win. So she knew me as well, we’ve practiced together, her coach has known DON'T MISS: Iveta Benesova Blogs From Estoril Photo: Iveta Benesova forced...Read Full Story

WTA Tour Chairman and CEO Larry Scott will step down from his post in July this year, capping off six successful years in the said position. Several monumental changes were seen in the women’s tour under Scott’s leadership. According to the WTA Tour, Scott has accepted the job as Commissioner of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) PAC-10 Conference. Scott explained his reasons for leaving his current post. “With women’s professional tennis more popular than ever, the...Read Full Story

Iveta Benesova beat Shahar Peer 6-4, 6-2 in the first round of the Monterrey Open. Thanks to reaching the Hobart final in January and the Acapulco semifinals last week, Benesova improved her ranking to No. 31, her best career ranking. After starting slowly and found herself 3-0 down to Peer, Benesova cranked up her game and didn't give Peer another break chance, leading three more Czechs into the second round. Barbora Zahlavova Strycova defeated Anna-Lena Groenefeld 6-3 2-6 7-6 and Petra...Read Full Story

Wednesday, July 22, 2009 SONY ERICSSON WTA TOUR LAUNCHES “HEROES AMONG US” COMMUNITY PROGRAM   Heroes Among Us   to Recognize Role Models and Mentors for Empowering Young Women in Local Communities ST. PETERSBURG, FL, USA – Today, the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour launched a global campaign to recognize parents, teachers, coaches and community leaders who have encouraged young women to pursue their dreams. The Heroes Among Us program asks fans across the world to nominate someone who has...Read Full Story

Monday, August 17, 2009   SONY ERICSSON WTA TOUR APPOINTS DAVID SHOEMAKER PRESIDENT ST. PETERSBURG, Florida – The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour announced today the appointment of David Shoemaker as the new President of the world’s leading sport for women.  Shoemaker, 38, previously the Tour’s Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel and Head of the Asia-Pacific region, succeeds Stacey Allaster, who was recently appointed Chairman and CEO of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. In his new role, in...Read Full Story