Zheng Jie Kindling Major Growth of Chinese Tennis
Zheng Jie shook the tennis world at Wimbledon 2008 by her shocking run to the semifinals. Does she have what it takes to climb the rankings further in 2009 and stay at the top for a while?
Marija Zivlak of Women’s Tennis Blog wants to hear your opinion.
Alisa Ready To Make Big Impact
The country of Russia dominated the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour in 2008, a trend likely to continue during the next season.
Alice Cochrane introduces us to one of Russia’s newest stars, Alisa Kleybanova.
Nadia Petrova, A Player to Watch–Again
Way back when, some people thought that Nadia Petrova would be the first Russian to break through in a big way.
Diane Elayne Dees of Women Who Serve takes a look at why Nadia Petrova is, once again, definitely a player to watch.
Danish Champion on the Rise: Caroline Wozniacki
With 2008 coming to a close, it’s time once again to ask the burning question: which tennis stars will shine the brightest in 2009?
Paula Vergara continues the 2009 Players to Watch Series with a profile of Caroline Wozniacki.
More from the On the Baseline Archives
Azarenka Quietly Working for Breakthrough Season
Ask Victoria Azarenka what part of her game she’s working on, and she always says, “Everything.” An earnest answer, but not the most revealing.
Tennis journalist Kamakshi Tandon gets more specific when profiling the Belarusian star’s game.
OFF: What Tennis Players Do You Plan to Watch in 2009?
What Sony Ericsson WTA Tour players are you looking forward to watching in 2009?
As our Players to Watch Series continues, take advantage of this week’s edition of Open Forum Friday to tell us what players you plan to follow during the upcoming season.
Beyond the Baseline with Dominika Cibulkova
Dominika Cibulkova scored wins over some of the biggest names in tennis during the past season, including Jelena Jankovic, Ana Ivanovic, Elena Dementieva, and Venus Williams.
OTB’s Aaress Lawless recently caught up with Dominika to talk about her fantastic year and her plans for the upcoming season.
The Steady Rise of Sorana Cirstea
In the fast-flying world of the Women’s Tennis Association, Sorana Cirstea is taking her time.
Nick McCarvel of Tennis Chatter has profiled the 18-year-old Romanian for On the Baseline’s 2009 Players to Watch series.
Snezana’s Daughter is Almost There
Over the next two weeks, join On the Baseline Tennis News for our annual Players to Watch series!
WTA Tour Backspin’s Todd Spiker starts the series off with a look at why Jelena Jankovic might be the biggest player to watch in 2009.
