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 EstorilPhoto: Iveta Benesova...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 Sony...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 made a...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 addition...Read Full Story

Katarina Srebotnik makes a welcome return to the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour at the US Open After 10 months out of the tennis world due to injury, Katarina Srebotnik is returning to the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour at the US Open. In 2008, Srebotnik reached the second week of Roland Garros and the US Open, and make it into the top 20 in the rankings but by the Sony Ericsson Championships in November the pain was too much. “I was having pain in my Achilles in the last few months of the year but decided...Read Full Story

The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour announced Stacey Allaster as new WTA Tour’s new Chairman and CEO The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour announced on Monday the appointment of Stacey Allaster, the Tour’s President since 2006, as the new Chairman and CEO of the world’s leading global sport for women. Allaster will begin her new role immediately and will continue to be based at the Tour’s U.S. headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida. The naming of Allaster culminates an international search undertaken by the...Read Full Story

STATEMENT FROM TENNIS CANADA REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF STACEY ALLASTER AS CHAIRMAN AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE SONY ERICSSON WTA TOURToday is a historic day for women, Canadian sports, and the international game of tennis.The appointment of Stacey Allaster as chairman and chief executive officer of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour represents the highest level of leadership bestowed upon a woman in professional sports. Stacey has dedicated her professional career to growing tennis and at...Read Full Story

WTA Women’s Tennis 2010 Calendar Announced Click here to view the 2010 Sony Ericsson WTA Tour calendar (PDF) The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour announced the 2010 calendar that will have three new tournaments. The new 2010 calendar features 53 tournaments (in addition to the four Grand Slam events) in 32 countries with total prize money of over $83 million. 2010 will also see one new Premier $700,000 tournament and two new International tournaments added to the calendar, with the San Diego Open...Read Full Story

The Czech player is a heavy favourite here. She is number 51 in the world against her opponents 179 ranking. What they fail to consider is the home advantage Valerie will have. She will have great home support which is always handy in a tricky first round tie. She is very capable of beating Zahlavova. In fact what many bookies may not know is that the Canadian and the Czech played in the same round last year and Valerie came out 6-2 6-1 winner!! don't stake too much but the odds are good...Read Full Story