Victoria Azarenka Crowned Champion at Sony Ericsson Open in Miami

The Sony Ericsson Open has yelled itself to a close for the women, as Victoria Azarenka wiped a flummoxed Maria Sharapova, 6-1, 6-4. In a fierce display of both shrill shrieking and some amazingly youthful tennis, Azarenka has been crowned champion in Miami.  The eighth-ranked Belarusian began with a bang as Sharapova created many more unforced errors than usual. It appeared... 

Tennis: Novak Djokovic Wins Sony Ericsson Open Over Rafael Nadal in 3 Sets

Keep up with us on Facebook!   The 2011 Sony Ericsson Open was certainly one to write home about as Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic played for over three hours, with Djokovic winning 4-6, 6-3, 7-6.  Deciding the winner of the Sony Ericsson Open was no easy feat.   We knew the final, between the hottest player in the world (24 straight) and the highest-ranked... 

ATP Rankings 2011: Mardy Fish Rises to 11th, Victoria Azarenka to 6th

Follow us on Twitter! Novak Djokovic isn’t knocking on the door of the No. 1 spot held by Rafael Nadal, but there’s no doubt he’s moved into the neighborhood. Djokovic’s second straight victory over Nadal in an ATP Masters 1000 tournament moved him to 9,700 points for the year, within 3,170 of Nadal, who once held a lead of more than 5,000. Perhaps more importantly and... 

Andrea Petkovic: Dancing With the New Stunner

She beat the world No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki. She defeated the former world No. 1 and 2008 Miami finalist Jelena Jankovic. Now she faces two-time Miami finalist Maria Sharapova for a blockbuster Sony Ericsson Open semifinal that Mark Howard calls, “The Dancer versus The Fighter.”  Nobody puts Andrea Petkovic in a corner because she will dance her way... 

Maria Sharapova Makes Her Way to the Sony Ericsson Open Final

No. 16 seed Maria Sharapova gave Miami something to scream about today when she dominated the court 3-6, 6-0, 6-2. No. 14 seed Andrea Petkovic did not have a chance once Sharapova stepped up in the second set. Sharapova and Petkovic most recently squared off at the Australian Open, where Petkovic beat her. Regarding today’s match, Sharapova said, “Yeah, I didn’t... 

Sony Ericsson Open 2011: Gilles Simon Retires at 0-3 to Roger Federer

It looks like Roger Federer will move on to the semifinals at the Sony Ericsson Open after Gilles Simon retired at 0-3 in the first set complaining of stiff neck. Federer will face Rafael Nadal or Tomas Berdych. “Three games and he gives up…” said Federer in the on-court interview. It is a shame that Simon felt poorly, which was evident by the way he was moving, however, the real... 

Sony Ericsson Open: Rafael Nadal Storms Past Tomas Berdych into Semis

In Rafael Nadal’s quest to win his first tournament of 2011, two people stood in his way—the first being Tomas Berdych. The tough Czech is currently ranked at No. 7 in the world and while he gave a good run, he simply couldn’t stop the world’s No. 1 from storming past him. Nadal trounced Berdych in the first set, 6-2, but Berdych came back with a thunder early in the second... 

Sony Ericsson Open: Victoria Azarenka Faces Maria Sharapova in Miami Final

Visit us!  Tennis Now   On Thursday night, Belarus native Victoria Azarenka destroyed the chances for a Russian roulette final by taking out Vera Zvonareva 6-0, 6-3, in 76 minutes. She will challenge 14th-seed Maria Sharapova for the 2011 Sony Ericsson Open singles title on Saturday. Vera never got the opportunity to break her in the match, but Victoria converted five of eight break... 

Sony Ericsson Open Final Four Preview: Nadal vs. Federer; Fish vs. Djokovic

A Mallorcan, a King, a Djoker and a Fish walk into a bar… Sounds like a good Irish joke, or perhaps the lyrics to a Steve Miller ballad. Either way, it’s making for one heck of a final four to the Sony Ericsson Open.  College basketball might be proud of its pairings of Butler, VCU, UConn and Kentucky in Houston on Saturday, but we’ll take the three best players in the world... 

Novak Djokovic Cuts Down Kevin Anderson at Sony Ericsson Open

At 6’8″, taking on South African Kevin Anderson is no small order—except for the hottest player on tour. The Djoker exacted a measure of revenge for their last meeting in Miami, this time finishing off Anderson 6-4, 6-2. In the press conference, Djokovic reviewed the match, “No, it was anything but easy.  Almost two‑hour match for 6‑4, 6‑2, I mean, result... 

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