Aces and Faults: Australian Open Increases Prize Money for 2009
Published by Aaress Lawless on Oct 8, 2008 | Print |
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!
Kurt | Oct 8, 2008 | Reply
Speaking of Luxembourg, has anyone noticed Lindsay Davenport’s listing as a direct entry on the tournament’s website??
Aaress Lawless | Oct 9, 2008 | Reply
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.