2011 Players To Watch Series – Coming Soon

The 2011 WTA Tour season begins January 2^nd at the Brisbane Australian International hard court tournament.

During the month of December, join On the Baseline for an in-depth look at the players to watch in the upcoming 2011 season.

Featuring in depth articles and exclusive interviews with over a dozen Tour players, the 2011 Players to Watch series will spotlight many familiar stars, as well as the brightest newcomers in women’s tennis. We’ll keep you updated on the site, on Twitter, and Facebook, so stay tuned, you don’t want to miss it.

Special Preview!

Does a Good Win in Fed Cup Translate to a Good Start in 2011 for Melanie Oudin?
With an end of the year top 10 victory in the high pressure Fed Cup, is Melanie Oudin a player that we should ‘believe’ in again in 2011?

Schiavone – Is She a One Slam Wonder or Genuine Contender?
After a decade spent in the top 50 but outside the top 10, Francesca Schiavone hit pay dirt, quite literally at Roland Garros. Can she successfully repeat, and break into the top 5 in 2011?

A New Szensation?
Agnes Szavay sprinted to the top 20 in 2007, her rookie season on the tour.  Since then she has had her share of challenges off the court. Her strengths as a player have never been questioned. At the young age of 22, find out what this Hungarian has planned to make 2011 her re-break out year.

Is Ana Ivanovic Back on Track After a Perfect Last Month on Tour?
She was #1 in the world during part of 2008, and French Open Champ. Ana Ivanovic made a strong resurgence at the end of 2010. Can this new found confidence carry her back to the top in 2011?

She’s Already at the Top, So What’s Next?
World number one Caroline Wozniacki is fresh off the best season of her career, but she still has something to prove in 2011. Find out if she has what it takes to conquer a major this season, or will it be another successful year that many will question if she ends up #1 again.

This Young Brit Has Already Won (Jr.)Wimbledon
Laura Robson, a 17 year old lefty has a few aces up her sleeve to make 2011 her break out year. Does she have what it takes to be a factor at the big events?

The Uncertain Future of Maria Sharapova
Some say Sharapova, who now holds 22 tour titles, will never recover to top form again. Other players on the tour are now big threats on hard courts, where Sharapova once ruled, and opponents do not fear her the way they once did. It is not unreasonable to conclude that the Russian’s best days are behind her. However, there is another way of looking at this story. Anyone who has ever seen the look in Sharapova’s eyes when she wins—or when she loses—knows that, whatever her flaws, being a quitter isn’t one of them.

Stay tuned in, many more to come throughout December…

Update to post:

Here is the lineup, click on the links to read the full article…

1. Laura Robson

2. Coco Vandeweghe

3. Aravane Rezai

To be continued…