Despite the 2009 Roadmap bringing renewed vision and excitement to the women’s game, it’s not exactly easy to follow.
If you haven’t received your “Idiot’s Guide” to the 2009 WTA Roadmap calendar yet, consider this article by Paula Vergara to be your official copy.
On the Baseline Tennis News announced on Thursday the official winners of the 2008 Baseline Awards.
Continue reading to see who was named Player of the Year for the 2008 Sony Ericsson WTA Tour season.
The country of Russia dominated the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour in 2008, a trend likely to continue during the next season.
Alice Cochrane introduces us to one of Russia’s newest stars, Alisa Kleybanova.
Within the women’s game, a small group of big-name players are doing their part—working in relative anonymity behind the scenes.
Paula Vergara provides an exclusive look at the players and policies behind the crucial WTA Player’s Council.
Maria Sharapova’s return to the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour has once again been delayed.
The three-time Grand Slam champion has pulled out of the JB Group Classic exhibition event in Tokyo, which will be held January 7-10, 2009.
Follow the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour throughout the 2008 tennis season on CBS Sports, ESPN2, FSN, NBC Sports, Tennis Channel, USA Network, and VERSUS.
Featured tournaments include the four Grand Slams, Pacific Life Open, Sony Ericsson Open, WTA Championships, Fed Cup, and the 2008 Summer Olympics.
2009 Tennis Schedules and Results
2008 Season-Ending Tennis Rankings
Passing Shots
Recent Articles
The first edition of the 2009 Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Rankings was released on Monday.
Jelena Jankovic started the new season ranked as world number one, followed by Serena Williams, Dinara Safina, Elena Dementieva and Ana Ivanovic.
Daniela Hantuchova fell in the first round of the Brisbane International on Monday, while Amelie Mauresmo battled past Jelena Dokic in two close tiebreak sets.
Continue reading to view Monday’s complete results and Tuesday’s schedule of play for the Brisbane International.
Nicole Vaidisova kicked off her 2009 tennis season on Monday with a hard-fought 7-6(3), 4-6, 7-5 win over Alla Kudryavtseva.
Continue reading to view Monday’s complete results and Tuesday’s schedule of play for the ASB Classic.
Jelena Jankovic has said that she will enter the 2009 season in the best shape of her career. (Fox Sports Australia)
Lei Clijsters, the father and manager of former world number one Kim Clijsters, passed away on Sunday at the age of fifty-two.
Clijsters died after a year-long battle with lung cancer, according to the Belgium media.
Sesil Karatantcheva, who returned to the WTA Tour last year after a doping suspension, has qualified for the main draw of the Brisbane International.
Continue reading to view Sunday’s complete results and Monday’s schedule of play.
The 2009 ASB Classic begins on Monday in Auckland, New Zealand.
Elena Dementieva, Caroline Wozniacki, Anabel Medina Garrigues and Aleksandra Wozniak are the top four seeds at the $220,000 International tournament.
The 2009 Sony Ericsson WTA Tour tennis season began with a bumpy start as the first match of the year had to be postponed.
Australia’s Samantha Stosur was scheduled to headline the opening match of the Brisbane International, but her opponent unexpectedly pulled out on Sunday.
The 2009 Sony Ericsson WTA Tour season officially begins on Sunday at the Brisbane International in Brisbane, Australia.
Ana Ivanovic, Victoria Azarenka, Marion Bartoli and Daniela Hantuchova are the top seeds at the $220,000 International tournament.
Don’t be surprised when you instantly see the ranking points for your favorite player soar on Monday morning.
No, you did not miss a major tournament during the month of December, but the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour has massively overhauled the ranking system.
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Serena Williams
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Elena Dementieva
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