Posted on Oct 3, 2008 | 8 Comments
It has been somewhat of a rollercoaster year in women’s tennis. A year which saw old champions re-claiming some of the majors and a tight tussle for the top spot on the rankings table.
Let’s reflect on some of the happenings of 2008 in today’s edition of Open Forum Friday.
Posted on Aug 9, 2008 | 5 Comments
Traditionally, China performs well in sports such as table tennis, badminton and swimming. But at the 2008 Olympics, the host nation aims to prove its mettle in another sport, tennis.
Tania Tchea previews the Chinese tennis team on the eve of the tennis competition in Beijing.
Posted on Jul 20, 2008 | 4 Comments
The Olympics are not only about sport, but are also an opportunity for fans to experience the culture of diverse nations.
Tania Tchea continues her live blog from Beijing with tips about the local cuisine.
Posted on Jul 9, 2008 | 3 Comments
Now that the world is only one month away from the opening ceremony of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, the Chinese capital is raring to go.
Tania Tchea blogs from Beijing where final preparations for the Summer Olympics are underway.
Posted on Jun 24, 2008 | Comments Off
Given the money and fame associated with women’s tennis nowadays, is the decision to leave an easy one? And who are the biggest losers as a result?
Tania Tchea takes a look at why fans are often the biggest losers when tennis players decide to retire early in their careers.
Posted on Jun 20, 2008 | 5 Comments
Wimbledon is fast approaching and some of the spectators will be thinking of more than just tennis. What will the ladies wear?
We are keen to hear what you have to say about the fashion dos and don’ts in women’s tennis.
Posted on Jun 10, 2008 | 9 Comments
Pick those strawberries and churn that cream . . . It’s Wimbledon time!
Now that we’ve bid adieu to Paris, it is time to say ‘allo to London. On the Baseline’s newest contributor Tania Tchea gives us an early preview of the 2008 Championships at Wimbledon.