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Top 10 Most Aces On The WTA In 2015

Top 10 Most Aces On The WTA In 2015

  • Posted: Nov 20, 2015

Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Sabine Lisicki are the three fastest servers of all time on the WTA, and they’re all known for bombing double digit aces regularly in their matches. You can see for yourself in the above video – Lisicki set the record for most aces in a match this season with 27.

But someone else, a WTA Rising Star, topped the list for most aces on the WTA this year – who is it?

Here are the Top 10 most aces on the WTA in 2015:
10] Garbiñe Muguruza – 234
9] Venus Williams – 235
8] CoCo Vandeweghe – 260
7] Sabine Lisicki – 262
6] Lucie Safarova – 267
5] Kristina Mladenovic – 270
4] Samantha Stosur – 282
3] Madison Keys – 328
2] Serena Williams – 498

And most aces on the WTA in 2015 goes to… drum roll…

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1] Karolina Pliskova – 517
She may not have made the Top 10 fastest servers of 2015 – she’s actually No.16 on that list, her fastest recorded serve clocking in at 119.0 miles per hour at Indian Wells – but WTA Rising Star Karolina Pliskova hits the corners and paints the lines and produces ace after ace, match after match.


Two of the players in the Top 10, Keys and Stosur, are among eight USANA Ambassadors who, this year, helped raise $25,000 as part of Aces For Humanity for the USANA True Health Foundation.

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Tim Henman Previews Nadal Vs Djokovic

  • Posted: Nov 20, 2015

Former British No. 1 Tim Henman looks ahead to the blockbuster semi-final between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.

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Quick Hits Presented By USANA

  • Posted: Nov 20, 2015

Every week USANA – the Official Health Supplier of the WTA since 2006 – will bring you a video recapping three lifestyle headlines from the week. Watch the latest edition here!

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Barry Cowan Previews Wawrinka Vs Murray

  • Posted: Nov 20, 2015

Former British pro Barry Cowan previews the winner-take-all clash between Stan Wawrinka and Andy Murray on Friday night at the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals.

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Daily Insider: Art Of The Interview

Daily Insider: Art Of The Interview

  • Posted: Nov 20, 2015

– The art of the interview: Great piece by Rohit Brijnath on what it’s like to interview the greats of the game, with anecdotes about Maria Sharapova and Roger Federer.

– The World According to Beezus: A candid interview with Barbora Strycova over at The Tennis Island.

“Yeah, I mean, I am emotional and I’m like this on and off the court,” she said. “This is also one thing I’m working at with my mental coach. You can show your emotions and…” – at this point, she paused shortly, then deadpanned – “I feel like people love me or hate me; there is no in-between.”

– New WTA Insider Podcast: On this week’s episode, hear from Petra Kvitova’s long-time coach David Kotyza and learn more about what makes the two-time Wimbledon champ tick.

– CooCoo for CoCo: CoCo Vandeweghe is raising money for the Women’s Sports Foundation’s Travel and Training fund. Read more it and donate here.

– Samantha Crawford sneaks out the Australian Open wildcard: The 20-year-old American came out of nowhere to win the 50K ITF in Scottsdale, Arizona to win her first pro title and secure a main draw wildcard into the Australian Open in January. On the Rise tennis blog has a great write-up of Crawford’s ability to snag these wildcards at the last possible chance.

– Irina Falconi honored in Ecuador: The American was honored in her hometown of Portoviejo, Ecuador last week. “It was truly an honor to be recognized by my birth city of Portoviejo, Ecuador, and I am extremely humbled by the warm reception of the people and authorities in this beautiful town. I felt very welcomed, and Portoviejo will always stay close to my heart.”

– Czech Dynasty: WTA Backspin recaps the Fed Cup weekend.

– Ump Chat: An interview with chair umpire Marijana Veljovic.

– Million Dollar Kiki: Kristina Mladenovic met Hilary Swank on the court.

– Walk in Garbi’s shoes: Garbiñe Muguruza is auctioning off her Wimbledon shoes for charity.

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Murray Takes Over The Net

  • Posted: Nov 20, 2015

Watch Hot Shot as Stan Wawrinka desperately tries to stay alive in the point against Andy Murray. Watch live tennis at tennistv.com.

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Denis Kudla Climbs The O2

  • Posted: Nov 20, 2015

During a visit to the Barclays ATP World Tour Finals as winner of the Tecnifibre Young Guns Contest, Denis Kudla enjoys a unique view of London as he climbs over The O2.

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Rojer/Tecau Quiz Each Other

  • Posted: Nov 20, 2015

Who’s the better dancer and who’s the better dresser? Find out as Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau ask each other the important questions.

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WTA Insider Podcast: Czech Mate

WTA Insider Podcast: Czech Mate

  • Posted: Nov 20, 2015

On Episode 7 we look back on the Fed Cup final, which saw the Czech Republic win the title for the fourth time in five years, this time beating a Russian team led valiantly by World No.4 Maria Sharapova. And we’ll look at the nominees for the 2015 WTA Awards, which were just announced on Monday.

In the final segment you’ll hear from David Kotyza, long-time coach to two-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova. Courtney sat down with Kotyza during the WTA Finals in Singapore to discuss the evolution of his relationship with Kvitova, whom he’s coached since she was 18. What was meant to be just a quick five-minute quote grab turned into a 30-minute conversation about Kvitova’s struggle to adjust to the “WTA Zoo”, how her sudden decision to step away from the tour earlier this season came about, and how Kotyza has put his job on the line multiple times for the good of his charge. It’s a conversation you won’t want to miss.

To read more about Kotyza and Kvitova’s journey together, click here.

 

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