Aces
The prize money for the Australian Open has increased. The 2009 women’s champion will receive AU$1.62 million, compared to last year’s AU$1.37 million. (ITF)
Van Sias takes a look at whether Venus Williams is done rising. (Tennis Talk, Anyone?)
Nadia Petrova recently saw her singles ranking improve. (Sony Ericsson WTA Tour)
Laura Robson has been awarded a wild card into Luxembourg’s FORTIS Championships. (Telegraph)
The ITF has announced the venues for the 2009 Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Zonal Group events. (ITF)
Faults
None today!
Speaking of Luxembourg, has anyone noticed Lindsay Davenport’s listing as a direct entry on the tournament’s website??
Hi Kurt, I noticed that yesterday and was pretty surprised. It will be interesting to see if she does show up in Luxembourg and what her game looks like after her long break.