Tag Archives: Maria Kirilenko

Australian Open Montage

  The women’s final of the 2011 Australian Open is over:  Kim Clijsters defeated Li Na in 3 intriguing sets. Now our time in Melbourne is  over we thought we’d take a look back over the past two weeks. In … Continue reading

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Pete’s Picks!

So successful have I been at predicting the women’s results that the BBC have hired me as future predictor for the WTA!! Ok a tad ironic I know but I can remember an event with so many shocks. I hope … Continue reading

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Which Lady will triumph down under?

Which Lady will triumph down under?(poll)

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Ladies Day 6!

So two seismic shocks today in the womens draw! Really really really didnt see them coming. Firstly one of Melbournes adopted heroes Kim Clijsters being dumped out by Nadia Petrova. Clijsters performance was error strewn and totally uncharacteristic, she was … Continue reading

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Day 5 Ladies Preview

Well we are now entering Day 5 Down Under, 3rd round and the point at which seeds can be drawn against each other. All the real contenders are still in the game, Dementieva was extremely unlucky with the draw and … Continue reading

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Predictions Day 3 and Day 2 Review

Pavlyuchenkova v Kuznetsova Win: Kuzzy Clijsters v Tanasugarn Win: Kimmy Dementieva v Henin Win: Heart says Elena, head Justine Wozniaki v Wozniak Win: Wozniacki Strycova v Safina Win: Safina Groth v Arvidsson Win Arvidsson  Wickmayer v Pennetta Win Wickmayer Cohen … Continue reading

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Maria/Maria

Maria Kirilenko’s shocking win over Maria Sharapova today in Australia sheds light on a number of perennial and important issues. The scoreline of 7/6 3/6 6/4 would suggest the match was closely fought, which indeed it was. Perhaps more significant still … Continue reading

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