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Aaress Lawless
On the Baseline Tennis News was started by Aaress Lawless in the fall of 2005 after she realized there was a need for balanced, informative, and fan-friendly news on women’s tennis and the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. Since its launch, On the Baseline has quickly developed into one of the premier internet based outlets focused exclusively on the women’s game. Fans in over 100 nations regularly visit On the Baseline for the latest tennis news. Aaress lives in Texas and also writes at her personal blog, Heiress in Training.

Contributors

Paula Vergara
Paula Vergara is an experienced tennis journalist, who has worked as a regular contributor to On the Baseline Tennis News, USTA New England Magazine, and New England Sports Magazine. She has worked as a member of the press at major tennis tournaments, including the Countrywide Classic, Pilot Pen and Champions Cup Boston, and is a member of the United States Tennis Writers’ Association. Paula currently resides in Boston. To view her work, visit her blog at www.paula-vergara.blogspot.com.

Tania Tchea
Tania Tchea is a tennis enthusiast and aspiring sports writer / presenter from Melbourne, Australia. She has experience working at the Commonwealth Games, FINA World Swimming Championships and other National Football Clubs, however her passion is tennis. She has often been described as a Human Almanac of Tennis due to her strong knowledge of the game at a national and international level. Tania has previously worked for the Australian Open and Tennis Australia and she joins On the Baseline as our newest contributor.

Sara Quinnett
Sara Quinnett is a highly skilled photographer, who has shot on location all across the United States, Mexico, and New Zealand.

Her eye and skill with a camera, coupled with her attention to detail, makes her a sought after photojournalist for portraits, sports photography, stock images, and nature scenes. Sara has been trained by the Institute of Photographic Studies and currently lives in Texas.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is On the Baseline affiliated with the SONY ERICSSON WTA TOUR?
A. No. On the Baseline is not in any way affiliated with the SONY ERICSSON WTA TOUR. The official tour website is www.sonyericssonwtatour.com.

Q. Why can’t I find “tabloid”style articles at On the Baseline?
A. On the Baseline’s purpose is to deliver the news concerning the players as applicable to their professional tennis careers. This site does not provide tabloid style reporting regarding the personal lives of the players.

Q. Does On the Baseline endorse the links that are supplied on this site?
A. No. On the Baseline does not endorse and is not responsible for any content found on any external links. Furthermore, any statements left in comments may not be representative of the views and opinions of On the Baseline.

Q. Can On the Baseline forward fan mail to the players?
A. No. On the Baseline will not forward any mail to the players. Many of the players have official websites; please use them if you wish to send messages.

Q. I submitted a comment, but why is it not posted?
A. Comment moderation is used on this site. Please do not submit your comment twice — it will appear shortly. Comments may be edited for clarity and content. We try to keep this site family-friendly, so all profanity will be replaced or removed. Also, make sure that you read the comment policy before you post.

Q. How can I send On the Baseline my tennis questions and comments?
A. You are more than welcome to contact us if you have any questions or comments regarding the site.

Q. Does On the Baseline offer any type of advertising packages?
A. Yes. Please visit the advertising page for more information.