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WTA Fans Love Social Media
· Maria Sharapova most popular on Facebook with more than 5.3 million fans
· Serena Williams leads Twitter following with 2.1 million fans
Vote for your favorite player
Throughout the year the WTA has shared some of the best Xperia Hot Shots videos with you and now it’s time to decide on the winning player, which of the six girls gets your vote?
Rogers Cup a Success…
Sun, wind, rain and the best tennis players on the planet; yes, the Rogers Cup in Toronto had it all. The WTA spent a week taking in the sights and sounds of one of the most exciting cities on the planet, and enjoying some exceptional tennis in the process.
Williams Dominates Canada
This is Serena Williams’ 2nd title in a row since her comeback, making her 11-0 in her last 11 matches.
Li Na’s Reaction To Peng Shuai’s Retirement In Toronto
There was a real sense of anticipation surrounding Li Na’s opening match – her first back after Wimbledon – at the Rogers Cup in Toronto . And not just for the spectators: both players had been building up to it too. So how did Li Na feel about Peng Shuai retiring before a ball had been hit? The WTA spoke to her in the ‘post-match’ interview.
Roberta Vinci On Her Win Against Caroline Wozniacki
It was the best win of her career – and how? At the eighteenth attempt Roberta Vinci not only beat a top 5 player, she beat the world No.1, Caroline Wozniacki. The WTA spoke to her post-match to find out how she felt.
WTA Stars Rock Toronto
When the draw came out for the Rogers Cup it included the entire Top 20 plus Serena Williams which is why many of the players are comparing the event in Toronto , Canada , to a Grand Slam! THe WTA caught up with some of the WTA stars ahead of the tournament to find out what they’d been up to on their holidays and how they’ve prepared for the big upcoming events.
Li Na’s Back On The Court (With Blinging Nails!)
After Wimbledon, the Roland Garros champion took a three and a half week break in China ; no tennis, no training, no fitness. Instead Li Na enjoyed herself doing “normal things girls like to do” such as going to the spa and beauty salon. THe WTA caught up with Li Na and her new sparkling nails to talk about her break from training and what it’s like to be back in match mode again.
