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July 26 - August 1, 2010

The player field at the 2010 Bank of the West Classic, which will be played July 26 – August 1 at Stanford University, is loaded with Grand Slam level competition.
 

The singles draw includes three-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova, 2008 French Open champion Ana Ivanovic, two-time Grand Slam finalist Elena Dementieva, 2008 Australian Open semifinalist Daniela Hantuchova, 2007 Wimbledon finalist Marion Bartoli, two-time Grand Slam semifinalist Kimiko Date Krumm, 2010 French Open finalist Samantha Stosur, 2010 of Wimbledon finalist Vera Zvonareva, 2010 Australian Open semifinalist Zheng Jie and 2009 US Open semifinalist Yanina Wickmayer. And if that wasn’t enough, the doubles draw will feature three-time Grand Slam champion Lindsay Davenport playing with Liezel Huber, the world’s #1 ranked doubles player.                                                               

21 year old Azarenka Upsets Maria Sharapova For 4th WTA Career Title
Victoria Azarenka (BLR) [8] W d. Maria Sharapova (RUS) [5] 6-4, 6-1

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Three-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova
Maria Sharapova (RUS) [5] d. Zheng Jie (CHN) 6-4, 7-5


 

2008 French Open champion Ana Ivanovic
Ana Ivanovic (SRB) d. Alisa Kleybanova (RUS) 6-3, 6-2


 

2/09/2010
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From the 2010 SAP OPEN
Pete Sampras gives congratulations to Fernando Verdasco after an exhibition match he lost  at the HP Pavilion SAP Open Monday, Feb. 08, 2010.
Pete Sampras comments on Fernando Verdasco. "He's not one of the main guys (meaning top contender)  but he's the real deal."

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Pete Sampras talks to press after he lost the exhibition match vs. Fernando Verdasco at the HP Pavilion SAP Open Monday, Feb. 08, 2010.
  "I couldn't get into the rhythm", said Sampras. "I really never felt I could get into the serve.  Playing defense for me was difficult."

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Fernando Verdasco at the HP Pavilion SAP Open on Monday, Feb. 08, 2010  acknowledges the fans as they applaud Verdasco on a great game vs. Pete Sampras. (Photo: AL Reyes-BASD photographer)

Roddick Wins the SAP Open
 6-4, 7-5

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Blake goes down to Ginepri
6-2, 6-2

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Roddick Survives
6-3, 6-7 (3), 7-6 (5)
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2/20/08

News Compiled from Major Sports News: Today's news posted by Larry Garcia
Updated on 08/12/2010

Tennis News

Maria Sharapova defeats Agnieszka Radwanska

Bank of the West Classic in its 40th year

 By Larry Garcia-Bay Area Sports Drive
7/31/2010

Agnieszka Radwanska began playing at age 4, when her father introduced her to the sport. Her birthplace was in Krakow, Poland where she now resides. She grew up playing at a club in Gronau, Germany. Agnieszka is now 21 years of age. She speaks both Polish and English. She ranks 11 in the world-turned pro in April of 2005. Now here at Bank of the West Classic (in its 40th year) on a Saturday July 31, 2010 she went to-to-to with one of the best in the world, Maria Sharapova born in Russia but now resides in Florida USA, is 23 yrs old who ranks 15 and turned pro April of 2001.More>>> Also see what legend Billy Jean King had to say

 

From Russia with Love?

Bank of the West Classic

Elena Dementieva vs. Maria Sharapova

By Larry Garcia 7/30/10

It was game five on a Friday night July 30, 2010, with two of the best names in tennis going toe-to-toe; both players born in Russia. Was it Russia with love? Not when it comes to playing for top seed, Elena Dementiva 28 years of age (5’11”-ranking 6) played Maria Sharapova (23 yrs old at 6’2” ranking 15) soundly. Maria turned pro April 19, 2001, Elena August 2, 1998. Maria resides in Brandenton, Florida, USA as with Elena resides in Monte Carlo, Monico.

Both pros giving their all out best in front of a capacity crowd of 2,695 playing late into the night at (time). The grunts, hard serves, backhands, quick feet and both vocal with echoes of frustration with each miss. In the Bank of the West standings as both played hard on the court Elena was #2 on the charts as Maria #5 before hand.

However, when the match was inclusive late into a cold night, it was Maria pumping the fist. After her victory over Elena, the press asked Maria if the cold had any effect on her arm swing.  Maria replied, “I just wanted to swing well today.  Sometimes my arm doesn’t want to get going the way I want it to.” When asked about her opponent Elena’s performance causing mayhem, Maria replied, “She’s certainly a great player. It was a true honor.”

 Maria finished the 3rd set (aces 0-1, Dbl faults (M)6-3, 1st serve (M) 66%-63%,1st serve points wonM-14-21 67 %- 6-17 %, 2nd serve points won (M) 2-11 (18 %), 4-10 (40 %), break points saved (M) 1/3 (33 %),0-3 (0%), service games played (M) 5-4.

Stats on returns: 1st points won: (M) 11-17 (65 %), 2nd return points won, (M) 6-10 (60%), 9-11 (80%).

Other matches played:

1st Alina JIDKOVA (RUS) vs. Kaitlyn CHRISTIAN (USA)
2nd Maria KIRILENKO (RUS) vs. Agnieszka RADWANSKA (POL) followed by Brittany AUGUSTINE (USA) vs. Evangeline REPIC (CAN)
3rd Marion BARTOLI (FRA) vs. Victoria AZARENKA (BLR) followed by Jessica PEGULA (USA) vs. Courtney DOLEHIDE (USA)
4th Samantha STOSUR (AUS) vs. Yanina WICKMAYER (BEL) followed by Maureen DIAZ (USA) vs. Alexandra MUELLER (USA)
5th Maria SHARAPOVA (RUS) vs. Elena DEMENTIEVA (RUS)
6th (Doubles) Jill CRAYBAS (USA) Carly GULLICKSON (USA) vs. Yung-Jan CHAN (TPE) Jie ZHENG (CHN)

Today's News, July 31, 2010
 

Today's News, July 29, 2010

By Larry Garcia-BASD

On Tuesday July 27th, Maria Sharapova was asked at a press conference if taking time off due to her shoulder injury had a factor on her return. Maria said, "This is y first hardcore match. My shoulder feels strong and my mentality is to keep going. I want to improve, get better-that's my goal." Maria also conferred on her youth's experience. "I had to look up to my expectations since I was young." Maria was very athletic growing up and did many other sports besides tennis. "When I was young I was a gymnastic-boxer-did lots of running and mountain climbing," she said. Goes to show you how talented she is with lot’s of heart and zeal.  Maria is not fully content at this point as a tennis player. “I am fortunate to be back. I’m only 15h seed and at this point some girls are better than me,” said Maria.
Did you know? This year makes
Bank of the West Classic 40 Years of World Class Tennis.
 


Today's News, July 27, 2010
 

 


 

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