On the Baseline Tennis News

Kim Clijsters has announced her return to tennis and while this adds a welcomed spark to the women’s tour, how long will it last?

And more important, is she serious about it?

It has been an exciting first week at the 2009 Australian Open – which most notably included shocking losses by Jelena Jankovic, Ana Ivanovic and Venus Williams.

As we approach the business end of the tournament, who will be crowned the next women’s champion?

The Summer of Tennis is here in Australia as most of us eagerly await the first bounce at Rod Laver Arena for the 2009 Australian Open.

Tania Tchea previews the upcoming preparations for the Grand Slam and takes a look back at the first week of the 2009 tennis season.

As the old adage says, time flies and before you know it, it will be Christmas once more.

There are so many things to think about and prepare before the big day arrives. What would be the ideal gift for a tennis lover?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.