Writer at @The_TennisTribe | Media Specialist at @mensclaycourt | Bylines in @RacquetMagazine @GardenandGun @MidwestLiving | Covering Tennis & Travel 🎾✈️
Birmingham, AL
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My first piece in @racquetmagazine is the digital cover story for October 🎾
Last summer, I took a trip to Kosovo and spent an incredible afternoon with the family who’s building the country’s tennis culture from the ground up. 🔗 ⬇️
“I really wanted to go home after what happened in Paris - anyone would. But I didn’t want to end my season like a quitter. Super happy to get the win here.”
Few top players would’ve had the motivation to play a 250 this week if they were in Taylor’s shoes. Huge effort for Fritz to win his 12th title and secure a 5th straight year-end top 10 finish.
Say it louder for the people in the back 📢
Hey @TennisChannel , someone there please call Coco Vandeweghe in the booth and tell her Cristina Bucsa's last name is not pronounced "busca." Geez Louise.
Then ask her to stop talking so much. Her commentary is not adding any value.
Signing off from the desert after a great week covering WTA Finals doubles action.
After following the rollercoaster this event has taken over the last 5 years, it was so encouraging to see full stands and energetic crowds at Indian Wells for both singles and doubles.
Your turn, Charlotte✌🏻#FAGEWTAFinals
If Jess Pegula goes on to win the WTA Finals, how does that rank on her career resume compared to her Masters 1000 titles?
We’ve got a “Desert Diva” semifinal showdown on our hands in what will be the first career meeting between Jess Pegula and Mirra Andreeva.
Shocking it’s the first time they’ve played given how many good rivalries and consistent matchups are developing among the WTA top 10 right now.
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Fan favorites Hsieh and Ostapenko keep their SF hopes alive with a crucial straight-set win over No. 7 Mertens/Zhang 7-5, 6-3.
To qualify directly, they’ll need a straight -set win over Dabrowski/Stefani. Other scenarios TBD? Anyone?
Group 1 could interesting on Friday…
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Hsieh & Penko at the WTA Finals
#WatchMoreDOUBLES
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I asked Mirra Andreeva how her doubles success has translated to singles…
“I love doubles and having fun on the court with Diana. I try to take more risks and go for my shots, which helps me with my confidence and net play in singles.”
#FAGEWTAFinals
Top seeds Gaby Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani avenge their Wimbledon finals loss by defeating No. 3 Guo/Mladenovic 7-6, 4-6, 10-5.
They now have the most tour wins (56-10) in 2026 among all top WTA singles or doubles players. Incredible year for them.
#FAGEWTAFinals
The Italians are on a roll 🔥
No. 8 seeds (*on paper) Errani/Paolini are the first to book their place in the semifinals with a 3-6, 6-2, 10-7 win over No. 4 Melichar/Bucsa.
They’re on a 6-match win streak since their title run in Tokyo. Easily a top 3 team when playing doubles regularly.
I asked Linda Noskova how doubles success helped her singles game this year.
“I always like to play doubles before a big swing or tournament. It definitely helped me at Wimbledon and US Open this year. It’s nice to get extra time on court when I can.” #FAGEWTAFinals
Not your average Tuesday doubles crowd.
Townsend/Siniakova and Perez/Schuurs are putting on a doubles show and the fans are loving it. #FAGEWTAFinals
Given her doubles dominance, it’s surprising to me that Katerina Siniakova has only won the WTA Finals once in 8 consecutive appearances.
She’s 1-3 in finals here, winning in 2021 with Krejcikova and finishing runner-up in 2018, 2022, and 2024.
#FAGEWTAFinals
