Watch Estoril Open 2011 Tennis Live Video Stream Online
Portugal’s biggest tournament, the Estoril Open 2011 begins this week at the Complexo Tenis Estadio Nacional. The matches are played on red outdoor claycourts, a perfect warm-up event for the Roland Garros 2011 Grand Slam tournament.
The combined men’s and women’s tournament format makes the Estoril Open 2011 an exciting tournament to attend. Leading the men’s field is Sweden’s Robin Soderling who makes his debut in this event while Alisa Kleybanova of Russia is the top seed in the women’s event.
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Monday, April 25, 2011
Watch Barcelona Ladies Open 2011 Tennis Live Video Stream Online
Watch Barcelona Ladies Open 2011 Tennis Live Video Stream Online
The Barcelona Ladies Open 2011 begins this week at the David Lloyd Club Turo on red outdoor claycourts.
After losing in the opening round at Stuttgart, Frenchwoman Marion Bartoli accepted a wildcard at the Barcelona Ladies Open 2011 and became the tournament top seed at this $220,000 event.
The second seed is Romania’s Alexandra Dulgheru. The two-time Warsaw Open champ needs to perform well at this tournament to make up for the ranking points she’s going to lose (since Warsaw Open was dropped from the calendar).
Watch Barcelona Ladies Open 2011 Tennis Live Video Stream Online
The Barcelona Ladies Open 2011 begins this week at the David Lloyd Club Turo on red outdoor claycourts.
After losing in the opening round at Stuttgart, Frenchwoman Marion Bartoli accepted a wildcard at the Barcelona Ladies Open 2011 and became the tournament top seed at this $220,000 event.
The second seed is Romania’s Alexandra Dulgheru. The two-time Warsaw Open champ needs to perform well at this tournament to make up for the ranking points she’s going to lose (since Warsaw Open was dropped from the calendar).
Watch Barcelona Ladies Open 2011 Tennis Live Video Stream Online
Watch Serbia Open 2011 Tennis Live Video Stream Online
Watch Serbia Open 2011 Tennis Live Video Stream Online
The Serbia Open 2011 begins its third year on the ATP Tour this week with local hero and world number two Novak Djokovic leading the field. The 2009 Serbia Open champion will attempt to regain the ATP 250 tour title.
Last year’s finalist John Isner of United States will attempt to go one stage further to hoist the championship trophy by the end of this week. His compatriot Sam Querrey was the 2010 champion.
Watch Serbia Open 2011 Tennis Live Video Stream Online
The Serbia Open 2011 begins its third year on the ATP Tour this week with local hero and world number two Novak Djokovic leading the field. The 2009 Serbia Open champion will attempt to regain the ATP 250 tour title.
Last year’s finalist John Isner of United States will attempt to go one stage further to hoist the championship trophy by the end of this week. His compatriot Sam Querrey was the 2010 champion.
Watch Serbia Open 2011 Tennis Live Video Stream Online
Watch BMW Open 2011 Tennis Live Video Streaming Online
Watch BMW Open 2011 Tennis Live Video Streaming Online
The BMW Open 2011, the first of five German ATP World Tour tournaments this year, begins this week in Munich with Russia’s Mikhail Youzhny leading the field.
Youzhny powered past his opponents last year to win the BMW Open and he’s looking to repeat the feat this year. His opponent at the 2010 final – Marin Cilic of Croatia – is also back this week to improve and take one stage further than last year.
Watch BMW Open 2011 Tennis Live Video Stream Online
The BMW Open 2011, the first of five German ATP World Tour tournaments this year, begins this week in Munich with Russia’s Mikhail Youzhny leading the field.
Youzhny powered past his opponents last year to win the BMW Open and he’s looking to repeat the feat this year. His opponent at the 2010 final – Marin Cilic of Croatia – is also back this week to improve and take one stage further than last year.
Watch BMW Open 2011 Tennis Live Video Stream Online
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Watch Barcelona Open Tennis Online Free Video Streaming
Watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid Online Free Video Streaming
Watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid Online Free Video Streaming
Wednesday April 20th 2010
The Final :: Spanish Copa del Rey 2010/2011 :: Match played at Mestalla, Valencia ::
FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid
El Clásico, the Derby between Real and Barca, as always full of passion and a game you have to watch!
15:30 to 18:00 ET
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Wednesday April 20th 2010
The Final :: Spanish Copa del Rey 2010/2011 :: Match played at Mestalla, Valencia ::
FC Barcelona vs Real Madrid
El Clásico, the Derby between Real and Barca, as always full of passion and a game you have to watch!
15:30 to 18:00 ET
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
Watch Real Madrid vs. Barcelona Online Free Video Streaming
Watch Real Madrid vs. Barcelona Online Free Video Streaming
Saturday April 16th 2010
The Spanish main football league, called Liga BBVA this year!
Real Madrid vs. FC Barcelona
El Clásico, the Derby between Real and Barca, as always full of passion and a game you have to watch!
Week 32 / Jornada 32 :: LFP La Liga BBVA 2010/2011 ::
16:00 to 18:00 ET
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Saturday April 16th 2010
The Spanish main football league, called Liga BBVA this year!
Real Madrid vs. FC Barcelona
El Clásico, the Derby between Real and Barca, as always full of passion and a game you have to watch!
Week 32 / Jornada 32 :: LFP La Liga BBVA 2010/2011 ::
16:00 to 18:00 ET
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Watch Fed Cup Slovakia vs Serbia Online Free Video Streaming
Watch Fed Cup Slovakia vs Serbia Online Free Video Streaming
Saturday, April 16th 2011
Fed Cup 2011
Slovakia vs Serbia
Day 1 - Two Singles Matches :: World Group Playoffs - Fed Cup Season 2011 :: Sibamac Arena, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
08:00 - 12:00 ET Time - ATP World Tour Masters Miami
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Saturday, April 16th 2011
Fed Cup 2011
Slovakia vs Serbia
Day 1 - Two Singles Matches :: World Group Playoffs - Fed Cup Season 2011 :: Sibamac Arena, Bratislava, Slovak Republic
08:00 - 12:00 ET Time - ATP World Tour Masters Miami
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Watch Fed Cup Semifinal Bergium vs Czech Republic Online Free Video Streaming
Watch Fed Cup Semifinal Bergium vs Czech Republic Online Free Video Streaming
Saturday, April 16th 2011
Fed Cup 2011
Bergium vs Czech Republic
Day 1 - Two Singles Matches :: World Group Semi Finals - Fed Cup Season 2011 :: Spiroudome, Charleroi, Belgium
07:30 - 13:30 ET Time - ATP World Tour Masters Miami
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Saturday, April 16th 2011
Fed Cup 2011
Bergium vs Czech Republic
Day 1 - Two Singles Matches :: World Group Semi Finals - Fed Cup Season 2011 :: Spiroudome, Charleroi, Belgium
07:30 - 13:30 ET Time - ATP World Tour Masters Miami
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Watch Fed Cup Germany vs USA Online Free Video Streaming
Watch Fed Cup Germany vs USA Online Free Video Streaming
Saturday, April 16th 2011
Fed Cup 2011
Germany vs USA
Day 1 - Two Singles Matches :: World Group Playoffs - Fed Cup Season 2011 :: Porsche Arena :: Stuttgart, Germany
07:00 - 13:00 ET Time - ATP World Tour Masters Miami
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Saturday, April 16th 2011
Fed Cup 2011
Germany vs USA
Day 1 - Two Singles Matches :: World Group Playoffs - Fed Cup Season 2011 :: Porsche Arena :: Stuttgart, Germany
07:00 - 13:00 ET Time - ATP World Tour Masters Miami
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Watch Fed Cup Slovenia vs Canada Online Free Video Streaming
Watch Fed Cup Slovenia vs Canada Online Free Video Streaming
Saturday, April 16th 2011
Fed Cup 2011
Slovenia vs Canada
Day 1 - Two Singles Matches :: World Group II Playoffs - Fed Cup Season 2011 :: Teniski Klub Koper, Koper, Slovenia
06:00 - 11:00 ET Time - ATP World Tour Masters Miami
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Saturday, April 16th 2011
Fed Cup 2011
Slovenia vs Canada
Day 1 - Two Singles Matches :: World Group II Playoffs - Fed Cup Season 2011 :: Teniski Klub Koper, Koper, Slovenia
06:00 - 11:00 ET Time - ATP World Tour Masters Miami
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Watch Fed Cup Semifinal Russian vs Italy Online Free Video Streaming
Watch Fed Cup Semifinal Russian vs Italy Online Free Video Streaming
Saturday, April 16th 2011
Fed Cup 2011
Russian vs Italy
Day 1 - Two Singles Matches :: World Group Semi Finals - Fed Cup Season 2011 :: Sports Palace Megasport, Moscow, Russia
06:00 - 12:00 ET Time - ATP World Tour Masters Miami
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Saturday, April 16th 2011
Fed Cup 2011
Russian vs Italy
Day 1 - Two Singles Matches :: World Group Semi Finals - Fed Cup Season 2011 :: Sports Palace Megasport, Moscow, Russia
06:00 - 12:00 ET Time - ATP World Tour Masters Miami
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Watch Fed Cup Spain vs France Online Free Video Streaming
Watch Fed Cup Spain vs France Online Free Video Streaming
Saturday, April 16th 2011
Fed Cup 2011
Spain vs France
Day 1 - Two Singles Matches :: World Group Playoffs - Fed Cup Season 2011 :: Club de Tenis Lleida, Lleida, Spain
05:00 - 11:00 ET Time - ATP World Tour Masters Miami
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Saturday, April 16th 2011
Fed Cup 2011
Spain vs France
Day 1 - Two Singles Matches :: World Group Playoffs - Fed Cup Season 2011 :: Club de Tenis Lleida, Lleida, Spain
05:00 - 11:00 ET Time - ATP World Tour Masters Miami
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Watch ATP Monte Carlo Rolex Masters 2011 Tennis Live Streaming Video Online
Watch ATP Monte Carlo Rolex Masters 2011 Tennis Live Streaming Video Online
The first of the three ATP 1000 claycourt tournaments begins this week in Monaco. The ATP World Tour Monte Carlo Rolex Masters 2011 features the world’s best male tennis players competing for a large share of the multimillion cash prize money plus 1000 ranking points. Six-time defending champion Rafael Nadal heads the talented field and with a 34-1 record in this tournament, it is understandable that he’s the crowd favorite to win his 7th title here and his 19th career Masters title.
With the announcement of Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal in this event, the second seeding for this event went to three-time finalist Roger Federer. Federer currently trails Nadal in terms of number of Masters titles won (at 17) and if he wins the Monte Carlo Masters 2011 title, he’ll even things out with his younger rival.
Tennis TV, the official live tennis streaming video service of the ATP Tour, will be broadcasting the ATP Monte Carlo Masters 2011 tournament. Find out more HERE.
Watch ATP 1000 Monte Carlo Masters 2011 Tennis Live Streaming Video Online
Check out the Official ATP Monte Carlo Masters 2011 Order of Play and Draw HERE.
The first of the three ATP 1000 claycourt tournaments begins this week in Monaco. The ATP World Tour Monte Carlo Rolex Masters 2011 features the world’s best male tennis players competing for a large share of the multimillion cash prize money plus 1000 ranking points. Six-time defending champion Rafael Nadal heads the talented field and with a 34-1 record in this tournament, it is understandable that he’s the crowd favorite to win his 7th title here and his 19th career Masters title.
With the announcement of Novak Djokovic’s withdrawal in this event, the second seeding for this event went to three-time finalist Roger Federer. Federer currently trails Nadal in terms of number of Masters titles won (at 17) and if he wins the Monte Carlo Masters 2011 title, he’ll even things out with his younger rival.
Tennis TV, the official live tennis streaming video service of the ATP Tour, will be broadcasting the ATP Monte Carlo Masters 2011 tournament. Find out more HERE.
Watch ATP 1000 Monte Carlo Masters 2011 Tennis Live Streaming Video Online
Check out the Official ATP Monte Carlo Masters 2011 Order of Play and Draw HERE.
Monday, April 4, 2011
Watch WTA Andalucia Tennis Experience Marbella 2011 Tennis Live Streaming Video Online
Watch WTA Andalucia Tennis Experience Marbella 2011 Tennis Live Streaming Video Online
An International WTA event takes place in Marbella, Spain from April 4 to 11, 2011. The WTA Andalucia Tennis Experience 2011 is one of the well-attended claycourt events on tour as it serves as a warm-up tournament leading to the second Grand Slam of the Year, the French Open 2011.
The top seed of the Andalucia Tennis Experience 2011 is Sony Ericsson Open 2011 champion Victoria Azarenka. The victory in Miami will certainly boost the confidence of the Belarussian and this will serve as a major challenge among other high profile contenders in the field including former world number one Dinara Safina and two-time Grand Slam winner Svetlana Kuznetsova.
Watch WTA Andalucia Tennis Experience Marbella 2011 Tennis Live Streaming Video Online
Check out the WTA Andalucia Tennis Experience Marbella 2011 Order of Play and Draw HERE.
An International WTA event takes place in Marbella, Spain from April 4 to 11, 2011. The WTA Andalucia Tennis Experience 2011 is one of the well-attended claycourt events on tour as it serves as a warm-up tournament leading to the second Grand Slam of the Year, the French Open 2011.
The top seed of the Andalucia Tennis Experience 2011 is Sony Ericsson Open 2011 champion Victoria Azarenka. The victory in Miami will certainly boost the confidence of the Belarussian and this will serve as a major challenge among other high profile contenders in the field including former world number one Dinara Safina and two-time Grand Slam winner Svetlana Kuznetsova.
Watch WTA Andalucia Tennis Experience Marbella 2011 Tennis Live Streaming Video Online
Check out the WTA Andalucia Tennis Experience Marbella 2011 Order of Play and Draw HERE.
Watch WTA Family Circle Cup 2011 Charleston Tennis Live Streaming Video Online
Watch WTA Family Circle Cup 2011 Charleston Tennis Live Streaming Video Online
A Premier WTA event takes place in Charleston, South Carolina from April 4 to 11, 2011. The WTA Family Circle Cup 2011 is played on green claycourts of the Family Circle Tennis Center. With its rich history, this prestigious tournament’s past champions include tennis greats Steffi Graf, Martina Navratilova and Martina Hingis.
The top seed of the WTA Family Circle Cup 2011 is Indian Wells 2011 champion Caroline Wozniacki. The current world number one exited in the semifinals of Miami Masters which gave her an opportunity to practice more for the claycourts. Second seed is defending champion Samantha Stosur of Australia.
Watch WTA Family Circle Cup 2011 Charleston Tennis Live Streaming Video Online
Check out the WTA Family Circle Cup 2011 Charleston Order of Play and Draw HERE.
A Premier WTA event takes place in Charleston, South Carolina from April 4 to 11, 2011. The WTA Family Circle Cup 2011 is played on green claycourts of the Family Circle Tennis Center. With its rich history, this prestigious tournament’s past champions include tennis greats Steffi Graf, Martina Navratilova and Martina Hingis.
The top seed of the WTA Family Circle Cup 2011 is Indian Wells 2011 champion Caroline Wozniacki. The current world number one exited in the semifinals of Miami Masters which gave her an opportunity to practice more for the claycourts. Second seed is defending champion Samantha Stosur of Australia.
Watch WTA Family Circle Cup 2011 Charleston Tennis Live Streaming Video Online
Check out the WTA Family Circle Cup 2011 Charleston Order of Play and Draw HERE.
Watch ATP US Men’s Claycourt Championship 2011 Tennis Live Streaming Video Online
Watch ATP US Men’s Claycourt Championship 2011 Tennis Live Streaming Video Online
The ATP US Men’s Claycourt Championship 2011 takes place this week in Houston. The top seed of this claycourt event is new American number one Mardy Fish, thanks to his semifinal finish last week in Miami, he debuts this week with a world ranking that’s higher than good friend Andy Roddick.
Fish is familiar with the tournament, having hoisted the trophy in 2006. A title win this week will certainly solidify his hold as top American player.
Watch ATP US Men’s Claycourt Championship 2011 Tennis Live Streaming Video Online
Check out the Official ATP US Men’s Claycourt Championship 2011 Order of Play and Draw HERE.
The ATP US Men’s Claycourt Championship 2011 takes place this week in Houston. The top seed of this claycourt event is new American number one Mardy Fish, thanks to his semifinal finish last week in Miami, he debuts this week with a world ranking that’s higher than good friend Andy Roddick.
Fish is familiar with the tournament, having hoisted the trophy in 2006. A title win this week will certainly solidify his hold as top American player.
Watch ATP US Men’s Claycourt Championship 2011 Tennis Live Streaming Video Online
Check out the Official ATP US Men’s Claycourt Championship 2011 Order of Play and Draw HERE.
Watch ATP Grand Prix Hassan II 2011 Tennis Live Streaming Video Online
Watch ATP Grand Prix Hassan II 2011 Tennis Live Streaming Video Online
The ATP Grand Prix Hassan II 2011, a claycourt tournament played annually in Casablanca, Morocco, takes place this week with Spain’s Albert Montanes leading the field. The 2007 finalist will be joined by 2008 winner Gilles Simon and last year’s finalist Victor Hanescu among others.
This ATP 250 event has produced two Moroccan champions. They are Hicham Arazi in 1997 and Younes El Aynaoui in 2002.
Watch ATP Grand Prix Hassan II 2011 Tennis Live Streaming Video Online
Check out the Official ATP Grand Prix Hassan II 2011 Order of Play and Draw HERE.
The ATP Grand Prix Hassan II 2011, a claycourt tournament played annually in Casablanca, Morocco, takes place this week with Spain’s Albert Montanes leading the field. The 2007 finalist will be joined by 2008 winner Gilles Simon and last year’s finalist Victor Hanescu among others.
This ATP 250 event has produced two Moroccan champions. They are Hicham Arazi in 1997 and Younes El Aynaoui in 2002.
Watch ATP Grand Prix Hassan II 2011 Tennis Live Streaming Video Online
Check out the Official ATP Grand Prix Hassan II 2011 Order of Play and Draw HERE.
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Watch Sony Ericsson Open Final Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic Miami Masters Online Live Video Stream
Watch Sony Ericsson Open Final Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic Miami Masters Online Live Video Stream
It’s a showdown between the world’s top two players at the Sony Ericsson Open 2011 Miami Masters Men’s Singles Final. World number one Rafael Nadal advanced to the final by beating rival Roger Federer in straight sets 6-3, 6-2. Indian Wells 2011 champion Novak Djokovic continued his unbeaten 2011 season streak with a resounding victory over new American number one player Mardy Fish 6-3, 6-1.
Nadal currently holds a 16-8 head-to-head series edge over Djokovic and is certainly aiming to reverse the trend wherein he lost in the final of Indian Wells 2011 against the Serbian star. It is an exciting final between two great tennis stars that should not be missed.
Watch Sony Ericsson Open 2011: Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic Miami Masters Tennis Final Live Video Stream Online HERE
It’s a showdown between the world’s top two players at the Sony Ericsson Open 2011 Miami Masters Men’s Singles Final. World number one Rafael Nadal advanced to the final by beating rival Roger Federer in straight sets 6-3, 6-2. Indian Wells 2011 champion Novak Djokovic continued his unbeaten 2011 season streak with a resounding victory over new American number one player Mardy Fish 6-3, 6-1.
Nadal currently holds a 16-8 head-to-head series edge over Djokovic and is certainly aiming to reverse the trend wherein he lost in the final of Indian Wells 2011 against the Serbian star. It is an exciting final between two great tennis stars that should not be missed.
Watch Sony Ericsson Open 2011: Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic Miami Masters Tennis Final Live Video Stream Online HERE
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Watch Nadal vs Djokovic Miami Final Online Video Streaming - Sony Ericsson Open
Watch Nadal vs Djokovic Miami Final Online Video Streaming - Sony Ericsson Open
Sunday, April 3rd 2011
Miami Sony Ericsson Open Men's Final
So there we have it, the top two Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic meet again in the Miami final just as they did in Indian Wells.
Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic
Match starts not before 13:00 ET (Miami time)
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Sunday, April 3rd 2011
Miami Sony Ericsson Open Men's Final
So there we have it, the top two Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic meet again in the Miami final just as they did in Indian Wells.
Rafael Nadal vs Novak Djokovic
Match starts not before 13:00 ET (Miami time)
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Watch Miami Women's final Online Free Streaming Video- Sony Ericsson Open
Watch Miami Women's final Online Free Streaming Video- Sony Ericsson Open
Watch Miami Sony Ericsson Open Online on Tennis TV!
Saturday, April 2nd 2011
Miami Sony Ericsson Open
Florida, USA
The Sony Ericsson Open is well underway and Tennis TV has a fantastic Women's final today!
Victoria Azarenka vs Maria Sharapova
12:30 - 14:30 ET Time -
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Saturday, April 2nd 2011
Miami Sony Ericsson Open
Florida, USA
The Sony Ericsson Open is well underway and Tennis TV has a fantastic Women's final today!
Victoria Azarenka vs Maria Sharapova
12:30 - 14:30 ET Time -
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Watch Sharapova vs Azarenka Miami Final Online Video Streaming - Sony Ericsson Open
Watch Sharapova vs Azarenka Miami Final Online Video Streaming - Sony Ericsson Open
Satuurday, April 2nd 2011
Miami Sony Ericsson Open Women's Final
Maria Sharapova vs Victoria Azarenka
Match starts not before 12:30 ET (Miami time)
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Satuurday, April 2nd 2011
Miami Sony Ericsson Open Women's Final
Maria Sharapova vs Victoria Azarenka
Match starts not before 12:30 ET (Miami time)
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Watch Sharapovs vs Azarenka Miami 2011 Sony Ericsson Open Final Online Video Streaming
Satuurday, April 2nd 2011
Miami Sony Ericsson Open
The women’s final will be underway today with Maria Sharapova facing former chamnpion, Victoria Azarenka!
It will be a loud and interesting match that you can't miss!
Maria Sharapova vs Victoria Azarenka
Match starts not before 12:30 ET (Miami time)
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Satuurday, April 2nd 2011
Miami Sony Ericsson Open
The women’s final will be underway today with Maria Sharapova facing former chamnpion, Victoria Azarenka!
It will be a loud and interesting match that you can't miss!
Maria Sharapova vs Victoria Azarenka
Match starts not before 12:30 ET (Miami time)
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Azarenka v. Sharapova Miami Women's Final Preview
Azarenka v. Sharapova Miami Women's Final Preview
Maria Sharapova will meet former Miami champion Victoria Azarenka in Saturday's final. We asked senior editor Steve Tignor four questions about the match:
1. Who will win?
You can’t tell from their head to head. Sharapova and Azarenka are 2-2. If you have to give this edge in this category to anyone, it would be Azarenka. She won their only meeting of 2010, in Stanford, 6-4, 6-1. But there won’t be any momentum either way; neither player will feel like they can’t beat the other.
Azarenka is also the higher-ranked player—No. 8 to Sharapova’s No. 13. But Maria, after two years of fits and starts, appears to be gaining. She’s followed up her semifinal in Indian Wells with a final here.
On pure form, Azarenka is also the player to take. She’s beaten two Top 5 players, Kim Clijsters and Vera Zvonareva, in straight sets in the last two rounds, and made it look easy both times. She’s playing with more energy, positivity, and margin for error than normal, going after her shots but not going for broke. She seems to be using a little more topspin for net clearance, while still getting on top of the rallies. And I get the feeling her superb tan is intimidating her opponents as well.
Sharapova, no surprise, has been inconsistent—she won her last two matches in three sets—but has gritted her way through that inconsistency. If Azarenka is better on form, Sharapova remains the better big-match player.
The Pick: Azarenka in three.
2. Based on the current hierarchy, is this a good or bad final for the WTA?
It might depend on your tolerance for modern-day grunting, shrieking and cooing, because this match is going to give us a lot of it, from both ends. But if your ears can stand it—and, given a few minutes to adjust, mine can—this is a very good final for the WTA. Sharapova is, if nothing else, a star, and Azarenka is, at her best, an athletic and dynamic player who could have a lot of appeal. I think the tour would be happy to see Sharapova going deep at big tournaments, and that it’s a positive development that a player like Azarenka, who seemed to have Grand Slam potential a few years ago—she beat Serena Williams in the final here in 2009—would show that that potential is not necessarily going to go to waste.
3. Azarenka won Miami two years ago, but has been a disappointment at the Slams. Is this her ceiling?
She has tended to start seasons quickly and fade midway. As you said, she won in Miami two years ago, right after reaching the Indian Wells final. We all expected big things, but by the time the U.S. Open rolled around, she looked spent. Azarenka trains and plays with a lot of intensity, an intensity that’s tough to keep up and hold steady for 10 straight months. Based on that, I would say that part of her problem hasn’t been her ability, but how she’s managed her seasons and paced herself.
As far as her game when she’s on court, Azarenka, more than any other Top 10 player, can be utterly horrible—I watched her look totally clueless losing to Gisela Dulko at the French Open last year. In some matches, like that one, she can appear to have too much footwork, to jump and hop around needlessly—that intensity thing again. Most important is what I mentioned earlier, her margin of error. If she can build some of that in—add a little Caroline Wozniacki to her game—she can challenge for majors.
4. With all of her struggles this week, would even a title be enough to convince you that Sharapova is back?
My first answer is yes, because it would be an impressively gritty run, and because I want the answer to be yes. But my second, and more long-lasting answer, is no. I just go finished watching her lose badly to Wozniacki in Indian Wells, so it’s too soon to say that those kind of wretched performances aren’t going to happen again. The best thing that would likely come out of a win would be some confirmation, on both sides, that her fairly new coaching relationship with Thomas Hogstedt—which was a big change from her relationship with Michael Joyce—is starting to pay dividends.
Article from tennis.com
Maria Sharapova will meet former Miami champion Victoria Azarenka in Saturday's final. We asked senior editor Steve Tignor four questions about the match:
1. Who will win?
You can’t tell from their head to head. Sharapova and Azarenka are 2-2. If you have to give this edge in this category to anyone, it would be Azarenka. She won their only meeting of 2010, in Stanford, 6-4, 6-1. But there won’t be any momentum either way; neither player will feel like they can’t beat the other.
Azarenka is also the higher-ranked player—No. 8 to Sharapova’s No. 13. But Maria, after two years of fits and starts, appears to be gaining. She’s followed up her semifinal in Indian Wells with a final here.
On pure form, Azarenka is also the player to take. She’s beaten two Top 5 players, Kim Clijsters and Vera Zvonareva, in straight sets in the last two rounds, and made it look easy both times. She’s playing with more energy, positivity, and margin for error than normal, going after her shots but not going for broke. She seems to be using a little more topspin for net clearance, while still getting on top of the rallies. And I get the feeling her superb tan is intimidating her opponents as well.
Sharapova, no surprise, has been inconsistent—she won her last two matches in three sets—but has gritted her way through that inconsistency. If Azarenka is better on form, Sharapova remains the better big-match player.
The Pick: Azarenka in three.
2. Based on the current hierarchy, is this a good or bad final for the WTA?
It might depend on your tolerance for modern-day grunting, shrieking and cooing, because this match is going to give us a lot of it, from both ends. But if your ears can stand it—and, given a few minutes to adjust, mine can—this is a very good final for the WTA. Sharapova is, if nothing else, a star, and Azarenka is, at her best, an athletic and dynamic player who could have a lot of appeal. I think the tour would be happy to see Sharapova going deep at big tournaments, and that it’s a positive development that a player like Azarenka, who seemed to have Grand Slam potential a few years ago—she beat Serena Williams in the final here in 2009—would show that that potential is not necessarily going to go to waste.
3. Azarenka won Miami two years ago, but has been a disappointment at the Slams. Is this her ceiling?
She has tended to start seasons quickly and fade midway. As you said, she won in Miami two years ago, right after reaching the Indian Wells final. We all expected big things, but by the time the U.S. Open rolled around, she looked spent. Azarenka trains and plays with a lot of intensity, an intensity that’s tough to keep up and hold steady for 10 straight months. Based on that, I would say that part of her problem hasn’t been her ability, but how she’s managed her seasons and paced herself.
As far as her game when she’s on court, Azarenka, more than any other Top 10 player, can be utterly horrible—I watched her look totally clueless losing to Gisela Dulko at the French Open last year. In some matches, like that one, she can appear to have too much footwork, to jump and hop around needlessly—that intensity thing again. Most important is what I mentioned earlier, her margin of error. If she can build some of that in—add a little Caroline Wozniacki to her game—she can challenge for majors.
4. With all of her struggles this week, would even a title be enough to convince you that Sharapova is back?
My first answer is yes, because it would be an impressively gritty run, and because I want the answer to be yes. But my second, and more long-lasting answer, is no. I just go finished watching her lose badly to Wozniacki in Indian Wells, so it’s too soon to say that those kind of wretched performances aren’t going to happen again. The best thing that would likely come out of a win would be some confirmation, on both sides, that her fairly new coaching relationship with Thomas Hogstedt—which was a big change from her relationship with Michael Joyce—is starting to pay dividends.
Article from tennis.com
Friday, April 1, 2011
Maria Sharapova vs Victoria Azarenka Miami Final Sony Ericsson Open 2011
Sony Ericsson Open 2011 Women’s Final: Maria Sharapova vs Victoria Azarenka
The two remaining players left to contest the Sony Ericsson Open 2011 Women’s Singles title are already used to play on the big stages where lucrative prizes are at stake, after all they’ve been champions of their own right. Three-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova makes a deserving return to the world’s top ten next week after advancing to the final of this WTA Premier event. She will face 2009 Sony Ericsson Open champion Victoria Azarenka.
Azarenka beat Vera Zvonareva 6-0, 6-3 on Thursday night while Sharapova ousted Germany’s Andrea Petkovic 3-6, 6-0, 6-2. The Russian tennis star is seeking her first title since May last year.
Watch the coverage of the Sony Ericsson Open 2011 women’s final: Maria Sharapova vs Victoria Azarenka match live online via TennisTV, the official live tennis website of the WTA Tour.
The two remaining players left to contest the Sony Ericsson Open 2011 Women’s Singles title are already used to play on the big stages where lucrative prizes are at stake, after all they’ve been champions of their own right. Three-time Grand Slam winner Maria Sharapova makes a deserving return to the world’s top ten next week after advancing to the final of this WTA Premier event. She will face 2009 Sony Ericsson Open champion Victoria Azarenka.
Azarenka beat Vera Zvonareva 6-0, 6-3 on Thursday night while Sharapova ousted Germany’s Andrea Petkovic 3-6, 6-0, 6-2. The Russian tennis star is seeking her first title since May last year.
Watch the coverage of the Sony Ericsson Open 2011 women’s final: Maria Sharapova vs Victoria Azarenka match live online via TennisTV, the official live tennis website of the WTA Tour.
Federer vs Nadal Miami 2011 Semi Final Preview
Rafael Nadal (Spain) v Roger Federer (Switzerland) –
In case you’re wondering, there is a tennis god. How do we know? We are being rewarded with the 23rd installment of the Rafa and Rog show right here in a Friday night semi-final at the Sony Ericsson Open. For a brief time on Thursday night, it looked like Nadal was in trouble against Thomas Berdych in the quarter-final, but he got his act together and kept things according to plan.
Nadal is No. 1 these days, although he’s still looking for his first title of the year. In contrast, Federer is now at No. 3, bumped down by the red-hot Novak Djokovic, who beat Federer the three times he’s lost this season. Federer, however, has been in the winner’s circle this season, taking the honors in Doha with a win over Nikolay Davydenko.
Federer will be better rested going into Friday night as his Thursday afternoon match lasted all of seven minutes when Gilles Simon’s sore neck sent him packing with Fed ahead 3-0. In contrast, Nadal went three with Berdych. Federer’s won this title twice, but Nadal is still in the hunt for his first Miami trophy. That said, Nadal brings his best to the court when facing Federer, whether it be on hard courts, grass or clay.
The Spaniard now boasts a 14-8 winning record over Federer. However, the Swiss won their last encounter at the Barclay’s ATP World Tour Finals at the end of last year. This match will be tight, but it will be Rafael who rules.
In case you’re wondering, there is a tennis god. How do we know? We are being rewarded with the 23rd installment of the Rafa and Rog show right here in a Friday night semi-final at the Sony Ericsson Open. For a brief time on Thursday night, it looked like Nadal was in trouble against Thomas Berdych in the quarter-final, but he got his act together and kept things according to plan.
Nadal is No. 1 these days, although he’s still looking for his first title of the year. In contrast, Federer is now at No. 3, bumped down by the red-hot Novak Djokovic, who beat Federer the three times he’s lost this season. Federer, however, has been in the winner’s circle this season, taking the honors in Doha with a win over Nikolay Davydenko.
Federer will be better rested going into Friday night as his Thursday afternoon match lasted all of seven minutes when Gilles Simon’s sore neck sent him packing with Fed ahead 3-0. In contrast, Nadal went three with Berdych. Federer’s won this title twice, but Nadal is still in the hunt for his first Miami trophy. That said, Nadal brings his best to the court when facing Federer, whether it be on hard courts, grass or clay.
The Spaniard now boasts a 14-8 winning record over Federer. However, the Swiss won their last encounter at the Barclay’s ATP World Tour Finals at the end of last year. This match will be tight, but it will be Rafael who rules.
Watch Djokovic vs Fish Miami 2011 Online Free Video Streaming - Sony Ericsson Open
Watch Djokovic vs Fish Miami 2011 Online Free Video Streaming - Sony Ericsson Open
Friday, April 1st 2011
Miami Sony Ericsson Open
The men’s semi-finals will be underway today with Rafael Nadal facing Roger Federer and Mardy Fish playing against Novak Djokovic!
Mardy Fish vs Novak Djokovic
Match starts not before 13:00 ET (Miami time)
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Friday, April 1st 2011
Miami Sony Ericsson Open
The men’s semi-finals will be underway today with Rafael Nadal facing Roger Federer and Mardy Fish playing against Novak Djokovic!
Mardy Fish vs Novak Djokovic
Match starts not before 13:00 ET (Miami time)
Link 1
Watch Nadal vs Federer Miami 2011 Online Video Streaming - Sony Ericsson Open
Watch Nadal vs Federer Miami 2011 Online Video Streaming - Sony Ericsson Open
Friday, April 1st 2011
Miami Sony Ericsson Open
The men’s semi-finals will be underway today with Rafael Nadal facing Roger Federer and Mardy Fish playing againstNovak Djokovic!
Rafael Nadal vs Rogerd Federer
Match starts not before 19:00 ET (Miami time)
Link 1
Friday, April 1st 2011
Miami Sony Ericsson Open
The men’s semi-finals will be underway today with Rafael Nadal facing Roger Federer and Mardy Fish playing againstNovak Djokovic!
Rafael Nadal vs Rogerd Federer
Match starts not before 19:00 ET (Miami time)
Link 1
Djokovic vs Fish Miami 2011 Semi Final Preview
Novak Djokovic (Serbia) v Mardy Fish (United States) –
Watch Miami Sony Ericsson Open Semifinal on Tennis TV!
Mardy Fish comes into this semi-final match with a new air of importance – he’s now the top-ranked American man on the ATP tour computer. Fish needs that distinction to work in his favor and give him some extra confidence as he’s playing the hottest player on tour at the moment. There are not too many players that get to April 1st without having lost a match during the year. No, this is not an April Fool’s joke; it’s true. Djokovic has won every tournament he’s entered: the Australian Open, Dubai and Indian Wells.
Including his run to at least the semi-finals here, Djokovic is currently on a 22-0 winning streak for the season, and if you go back to Serbia’s Davis Cup title winning effort in December he’s 24-0 without experiencing the agony of defeat. It’s true that Mardy is sounding like a self-believer these days, looking forward to enjoying a career high ranking of at least No. 11 next week.
He’s finally feeling more like himself since he was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism last fall. Treatment with radioactive iodine has finally put Fish’s thyroid levels close to normal and he’s feeling more energetic on the court. Make no mistake about it, Fish is definitely the underdog in this meeting. History tells it to be so.
They’ve played five times in the past and the Serbian is 5-0 with a loss of only three sets in 16 played. Fish will not shy away from the task at hand, but Djokovic will not be deterred from making his fourth consecutive final of the year.
Watch Miami Sony Ericsson Open Semifinal on Tennis TV!
Mardy Fish comes into this semi-final match with a new air of importance – he’s now the top-ranked American man on the ATP tour computer. Fish needs that distinction to work in his favor and give him some extra confidence as he’s playing the hottest player on tour at the moment. There are not too many players that get to April 1st without having lost a match during the year. No, this is not an April Fool’s joke; it’s true. Djokovic has won every tournament he’s entered: the Australian Open, Dubai and Indian Wells.
Including his run to at least the semi-finals here, Djokovic is currently on a 22-0 winning streak for the season, and if you go back to Serbia’s Davis Cup title winning effort in December he’s 24-0 without experiencing the agony of defeat. It’s true that Mardy is sounding like a self-believer these days, looking forward to enjoying a career high ranking of at least No. 11 next week.
He’s finally feeling more like himself since he was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism last fall. Treatment with radioactive iodine has finally put Fish’s thyroid levels close to normal and he’s feeling more energetic on the court. Make no mistake about it, Fish is definitely the underdog in this meeting. History tells it to be so.
They’ve played five times in the past and the Serbian is 5-0 with a loss of only three sets in 16 played. Fish will not shy away from the task at hand, but Djokovic will not be deterred from making his fourth consecutive final of the year.
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