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Marion Bartoli & Sabine Lisicki to Meet in Wimbledon Final

Wimbledon - Women's Semifinals

15 Marion Bartoli d 20 Kirsten Flipkens - 61 62 (Above)

23 Sabine Lisicki (below) d 4 Agnieszka Radwanska - 64 26 9-7

15 Marion Bartoli VS 23 Sabine Lisicki - H2H: 3-1/Sabine

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If you had these two as your finalists please report to the prize office.

There waits for you a million dollar payout!

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Marion post match: I just enjoy my time this year so much at Wimby

obviously. [I'm] having a lot of fun outside the court as well and

really carry[ing] on this great spirit with a smile.

Such a great character. It's really hard for me not to like her. A lot.

I even told her so at Indian Wells a couple years ago. Long story.

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Sabine post match: I am overwhelmed, so happy. Steffi Graf texted

me good luck before the match. She told me to go for it.

I fought my heart out for every single point, and believed I could

still win no matter what the score was. In the third set when I was

3-0 down I told myself I had come back against Serena and

I could do it again. It gave me so much confidence.

Well now it makes sense - she had Steffi blowin' up her phone!

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Both gals have certainly earned their places in the final...

But my Breakfast at Wimbledon will find me cheering for Bartoli.

I sure hope Bond shows up Saturday.

Sara Errani Thru to Semifinals at the French Open

French Open - Women's Quarterfinals

5 Sara Errani d 4 Agnieszka Radwanska - 64 76(6)

It took her 29 tries as she finally notched her 1st win over a top 5 player.

Deja vu: This is the second straight year that Sara has made the Sf's at RG.

Post match: There is no pressure from last year because I'm not

thinking about last year. That was then, this is now.

They are completely separate. Playing Serena will be very difficult

because she is so strong. Physically she's an incredible athlete and

she has a lot of power. It will be tough, although maybe better

on clay than any other surface.

H2H: 5-0/Serena - and that nil isn't going to change on Thursday.

Serena Williams & Maria Sharapova to Play for WTA Miami 2013 Title

WTA Miami - Women's Semifinals

1 Serena Williams d 4 Agnieszka Radwanska - 60 63

3 Maria Sharapova d 22 Jelena Jankovic - 62 61

Jeez. Two beat-downs to set up a blockbuster final. #1 vs #2. Apt.

But hold up. This may just be a one-sided affair as well.

Serena has completely owned Maria for years. And years. And years.

Their H2H is 11-2 in Serena's favor.

The last time Maria won a match was in '04. Her last set won was in '08.

In their last 5 matches Maria's managed to win 4 games in ONE set. ONE.

Which must suck for Maria cuz this is her 5th final - she lost her last 4.

This is Serena's 8th Miami final - she's won 5: '02-'04, '07 and '08.

She also set a record for most matches won in Miami: 60.

Mmmm. I'm guessing this match will be more than the same.

So make that 61.

Agnieszka Radwanska Wins 1st Match at Miami

WTA Miami - Women's Second Round

4 Agnieszka Radwanska d SU-Wei Hsieh - 63 62

Remember girlfriend is the defender at Miami - she beat Maria last year.

She also looking to add to the pair of titles she's won this season.

Both came quickly on the year Down Under at Auckland and Sydney.

Post match: I definitely have great memories from here.

And the final was a very good match.

Hopefully I can play the same level of tennis this year.

I will do everything to hold the trophy again.

She's in Serena's half. So yea, we'll see.

Li Na into Semifinals at Australian Open

Australian Open - Women's Quarterfinal

6 Li Na d Agnieszka Radwanska - 75 63

Mama like it Down Under. This is her 3rd trip to the Sf's: 1-1.

In the process she handed Aga her first loss on the year.

The '11 French Open champ about that serve she hit into the stands:

I wanted to have good communication with the fans.

I do hope she ends up commentating at some point.

I could easily see her as a roving reporter for Tennis Channel.

Agnieszka Radwanska Remains Undefeated in 2013 as She Reaches Australian Open Quarterfinals

Australian Open - Women's Fourth Round

4 Agnieszka Radwanska d 13 Ana Ivanovic - 62 64

This is Aga's 3rd straight and 4th overall Qf at the AO: 0-3.

Something tells me she's going at least 1 match further this year.

Remember she won 2 tournaments coming into the Aussie.

In fact, she has yet to drop a set in 13 matches in 2013.

Post match: What can I say?

I'm just very happy I've been able to play at this very high level.

Already 13 matches not even losing a set -

I hope I can keep going for three more.

I wouldn't be mad at that.

Agnieszka Radwanska Wins Title at Sydney

WTA Sydney - Women's Final

1 Agnieszka Radwanska d Dominika Cibulkova - 60 60

Whoopsie.

This is the first final round double bagel in nearly 6 years.

But wait, there's more.

This is Aggie's 2nd title of 2013 - and she is undefeated this year: 9-0.

I think one must call her an Aussie Open contender.

Mama is a solid #4 player.

Hold up. I haven't mentioned that she hasn't lost a set this year either.

The top 3 seeds better show up to play.

That's all I'm sayin'.

The Radwanska Sisters Giving Back

Here is a great photo of Agnieszka & Urszula in Krakow giving back.

They went shopping for two single-mother households for the holidays.

Aggie: These families are in a particularly difficult situation,

because a single mother cares for all of her children and

they really need some help.

Urszula: The shopping list was very long,

but we weren't concerned about that or the money -

all we wanted for these people was to maintain basic living standards,

especially in the Christmas season.

Well done ladies.

Serena Williams Wins 2012 Wimbledon Title

Wimbledon - Women's Final

6 Serena Williams d 3 Agnieszka Radwanska - 61 57 62

Boy, Serena almost made a mess of that match...

She was up a set and a break before Aga turned it around.

It happened just after NBC showed a graphic of Wimby final beatdowns.

Serena won her 5th Wimbledon title and 14th Slam overall.

Breakdown: 5 Aussies, 1 French, 5 Wimby's and 3 USO's.

Later in the day she teamed with Venus to win a 5th doubles title.

She will move up to #4 in the rankings. But isn't still really the best?

Serena was absolutely giddy after sealing the match.

Post match: Oh my God, I can't even describe it.

I want to thank Jehovah for letting me get this far.

I almost didn't make it a few years ago, but now I'm here again and...

It's so worth it. I'm so happy. I've dreamed of being here again.

It shows if you never give up, you can achieve anything.

Now Serena will go for Olympic gold on the same court next month.

The singles gold is really the only thing missing from her resume.

And she has to be considered the heavy, heavy favorite.

Photo: AP

Serean Williams & Agnieszka Radwanska to Play for Women's Title at Wimbledon

Wimbledon - Women's Semifinals

3 Agnieszka Radwanska d 8 Angelique Kerber - 63 64

6 Serena Williams d 2 Victoria Azarenka - 63 76(3)

Final Preview

3 Agnieszka Radwanska vs 6 Serena Williams - H2H: 2-0/Serena

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Big congrats to Aga for winning her 1st Slam Sf and gaining her 1st final.

#1 on the line: If she wins she will also find herself at the top of the pile.

But that is a very BIG 'if' as she faces 4-time champ Serena Williams.

Not only is Serena going for her 5th Wimby but also her 14th Slam.

Their 2 previous matches were both in '08 and both straight sets.

But this is a different Aga - she is a human backboard.

Serena will need to be prepared to see a ton of balls come back.

But in the end expect Serena's serve and power to prevail.

She'll hoist the Venus Rosewater Dish for a Venus Williams tying 5th time.

Photos: Getty Images

ATP & WTA Weekend Winners for May 26, 2012

WTA Brussels - Final

1 Agnieszka Radwanska d Simona Halep - 75 60

This is Aga's 10th WTA title and 3rd on the 2012 season.

She has lost to only 8 matches this year - 6 of them to Victoria Azarenka.

Aga is the #3 seed heading to Roland Garros.

And yep, you guessed it - she's in Vika's half of the draw.

But she'll have to get by Venus Williams in a possible 2nd round match.

And former champ Svetlana Kuznetsova in a possible 3rd rounder.

Yikes.

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ATP 250 Nice - Final

3 Nicolas Almagro d Q Brian Baker - 63 62

Nico wins his 12th ATP title and 2nd of 2012 - both on clay.

He heads to Paris as the 12th seed. And zero points to defend.

There is definately upward movement in the rankings to be had here.

Proveded he avoids the 'win a title 1 week/lose early the next' curse.

He's seeded to meet Tipsarevic in the 4R & Nadal in the Qf's.

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WTA Strasbourg - Final

2 Francesca Schiavone d WC Alize Cornet - 64 64

This is Fran's 5th WTA title.

And her first since winning Roland Garros in 2010.

Speaking of... she'll play Kimiko Date-Krumm in the 1st round.

They have a combined age of 70-something.

Possibly the oldest match we'll see all year.

Fran is also in the Petra Kvitova/Li Na quarter.

Azarenka & Sharapova to Play for Stuttgart Title

WTA Stuttgart - Semifinal Results & Final Preview

1 Victoria Azarenka d Agnieszka Radwanska -61 63

2 Maria Sharapova d 3 Petra Kvitova -64 76(3)

1 Victoria Azarenka vs 2 Maria Sharapova - H2H: 5-3/VA

No time to post a real story.

But, going into tomorrow's final Vika has destroyed Maria twice this year.

And in 2 big finals: Australian Open and at Indian Wells.

Their 1 meeting on clay came last year - Maria won it by retirement.

Screamfest 2012 part 3 tomorrow - adjust TV volume accordingly.

Photos: Getty Images

Victoria Azarenka Battles into Stuttgart Semifinals

WTA Stuttgart - Quarterfinal

1 Victoria Azarenka d WC Mona Barthel - 64 67(3) 75

Hard fought and won. Nicely done Vika.

This is her 1st tourny since losing her only match of '12 in the Qf's at Miami.

She is now 28-1 and looking for her 5th title on the year.

And will face 4 Agnieszka Radwanska - H2H: 9-3/VA.

This is the 5th time they've played this season Vika has won them all.

In fact, Aga has only managed 8 games in their last 2 matches.

To make things even more interesting - their friendship has gone frosty.

This one will me good.

Photo: Getty Images

Agnieszka Radwanska Wins WTA Title at Miami

WTA Miami- Final

5 Agnieszka Radwanska d 2 Maria Sharapova - 75 64

With the bubbles? Really?

Aga wins her 9th tour title and 2nd Premier Mandatory (Beijing '11).

This is also her 2nd title out of 6 events on the season.

Aga is having a great 2012 - she has only lost to 1 player this year...

Vika, the 4 times.

Fail: This is the FOURTH time Maria has lost in the Miami final.

Maria has played in 3 tournies this year and has finished runner-up in all 3.

Whoops.

Photo: Getty Images

Marion Bartoli Hands Victoria Azarenka Her 1st Loss on the Season in Quarterfinals at Miami

WTA Miami - Quarterfinals

7 Marion Bartoli d 1 Victoria Azarenka - 63 63

Marion controlled a very tired looking Vika from the start.

This will be her 2nd Miami Sf: 0-1, and 4th at a Premier Mandatory: 1-2.

She will next face Agnieszka Radwanska - she's never won in 6 matches.

Vika, the defending champion, suffered her first loss on the season: 26-1.

It's one of the best starts ever on the WTA tour.

Vika post match: Well, I feel disappointed, for sure. Who wouldn't be?

But what I've done in the last couple of months...

I have to be really proud of myself.

Indeed.

Photos: Getty Images

Serena & Venus Both Out in Quarterfinals at Miami

WTA Miami - Quarterfinals

4 Caroline Wozniacki d 10 Serena Williams - 64 64

5 Agnieszka Radwanska d W Venus Williams - 64 61

Strange to see both Williams sisters go out back-to-back without a set.

Venus looked exhausted from ball one - but it was nice seeing her return.

As for Serena - she was completely outplayed by Caro when it mattered.

Silver lining: Serena will move back into the top 10 next week.

We will be seeing more of S & V this season. Why? One word:

Olympics.

Venus has stated she really wants a spot on the team.

She is currently the 9th ranked American - she needs to be top 4 to qualify.

So she says she's going on a point-gobble tour in the coming months.

And of course they must play Fed Cup. They are.

I wonder how the doubles selection will be handled for London. Stay tuned.

Photos: Getty Images

Victoria Azarenka Goes 21-0 on the Year with Quarterfinal Win at Indian Wells

WTA Indian Wells - Quarterfinal

1 Victoria Azarenka d 5 Agnieszka Radwanska - 60 62

At the end of this match Vika actually served to make it a double bagel.

Vika has played 4 tourny's this year and in each she's had to go thru Aga.

No wonder I'm hearing that this one-time friendship has gone frosty.

For Aga's sake hopefully she can draw someone other than Vika's draw.

Vika will face (18) Angelique Kerber in the Sf's - they've never played.

Um... Look for Vika to gain her 5th straight final on the season.

She is starting to enter Novak-esque territory.

Photo: Reuter

Agnieszka Radwanska Wins Title at Dubai

WTA Dubai - Final

5 Agnieszka Radwanska d Julia Goerges - 75 64

Make room ladies: Welcome to the top 5 girl.

Aga wins her 8th WTA title - and 4th since August.

Post-match: I was pretty close to losing in the first round...

So I'm extremely happy right now.

Tonight I think I was just better in a couple points, to be honest.

In the important moments I was more consistent.

The conditions were a little bit difficult during the match...

But I stayed calm until the end.

That trophy tho... You ain't gonna be able to carry that on the plane.

Photo: Reuters

Injured Victoria Azarenka into Doha Final

WTA Doha - Semifinal

1 Victoria Azarenka d 4 Agnieszka Radwanska - 62 64

Early in the 2nd set Vika went down with an ankle injury.

Vika: I don't know how it happened.

But I just focused on each point until the painkillers kicked in and...

I'm happy to pull it out.

If it went to a third set I don't know what would have happened.

Will she be able to return for tomorrow's final against (3) Sam Stosur?

Sam advanced after Marion Bartoli retired before the start of the 2nd set.

Vika has never lost a set to Sam in their previous 5 meetings.

Vika has not lost a match this year: 16-0 - including 2 tournament wins.

It'd be a shame if she couldn't take the court at 100% tomorrow.

Photo: Getty Images