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Cepelova Ends Peng's Dalian Hopes

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

DALIAN, China – Jana Cepelova ended Peng Shuai’s campaign at the Dalian Women’s Tennis Open at the first hurdle after a three-set win on Wednesday.

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In a closely fought encounter, No.6 seed Cepelova held her nerve during a tense conclusion to close out a 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 victory in a fraction over two hours.

Exactly two years ago, Peng produced some of the best tennis of her career to reach the semifinals of the US Open. However, since then success has been thin on the ground after a debilitating back problem forced her to miss nearly all of 2015.

Progress since her return has been slow, struggling for wins away from the ITF Circuit. Against Cepelova she had her chances, threatening to get edge ahead in the deciding set only to surrender the solitary break in the seventh game.

Elsewhere, there were wins for Cepelova’s fellow seeds, Wang Qiang, Duan Ying-Ying and Tamira Paszek. Top seed Wang withstood a late rally to defeat Nigina Abduraimova, 6-4, 7-6(4), while Duan, the No.3 seed, provided further home cheer with a 6-3, 7-5 victory over Sara Sorribes Tormo.

No.4 seed Paszek was pushed even harder, but finished strongly to see off You Xiaodi, 7-5, 5-7, 6-1.

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Insider Podcast: Serena Passes Test

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

WTA Insider | In the latest Daily Dispatch, hear Italian journalist Luca Baldissera’s take on his compatriot Roberta Vinci as well as a preview of the remaining fourth-round clashes.

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Kuala Lumpur: Picture Perfect

Kuala Lumpur: Picture Perfect

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970
The stars of the WTA - including Hsieh Su-Wei, a champion here in 2012 – are gracing the courts at the BMW Malaysian Open this week.

The stars of the WTA – including Hsieh Su-Wei, a champion here in 2012 – are gracing the courts at the BMW Malaysian Open this week.

But before the competition started it was time for the player party. Czech doubles partners Karolina Stuchla and Lenka Kuncikova were wore matching jumpsuits.

But before the competition started it was time for the player party. Czech doubles partners Karolina Stuchla and Lenka Kuncikova were wore matching jumpsuits.

Several players – including Asia’s best – were among those at the Kuala Lumpur player party.

Several players – including Asia’s best – were among those at the Kuala Lumpur player party.

Roberta Vinci, the newest member of the WTA Top 10, hit the catwalk for the annual player party fashion show.

Roberta Vinci, the newest member of the WTA Top 10, hit the catwalk for the annual player party fashion show.

The resurgent Eugenie Bouchard walked the runway…

The resurgent Eugenie Bouchard walked the runway…

…as well as Ukraine’s No.1 Elina Svitolina.

…as well as Ukraine’s No.1 Elina Svitolina.

Vinci, Svitolina, Daniela Hantuchova and Bouchard were the stars of the night.

Vinci, Svitolina, Daniela Hantuchova and Bouchard were the stars of the night.

The BMW Malaysian Open started in 2010 and is currently in its seventh year on the WTA calendar.

The BMW Malaysian Open started in 2010 and is currently in its seventh year on the WTA calendar.

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Insider Podcast: US Open Final Preview

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

NEW YORK, NY, USA – It’s finals weekend at the US Open, as new World No.1 Angelique Kerber looks to solidify her spot atop the WTA rankings with a second Grand Slam title.

Standing in her way is No.10 seed Karolina Pliskova, who kept the German from hitting No.1 at the Western & Southern Open. Pliskova became the first Czech woman to reach a US Open final by becoming the fourth woman to ever beat both Williams sisters at a major tournament – the first since Kim Clijsters in 2009.

Hear from both finalists in their own words in the latest Daily Dispatch from the WTA Insider Podcast:

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Twitter Reaction: Kerber Claims US Open

  • Posted: Jan 01, 1970

After the world was done holding its breath throughout a tense final, the tweets came pouring in for US Open champion Angelique Kerber and finalist Karolina Pliskova.

Check out some of the best tweets, right here on wtatennis.com!

First up, here from the woman herself, who took time from her various post-win duties to post this celebratory message:

 Some of Germany’s biggest sports stars at home and abroad took to Twitter to celebrate Kerber’s achievement, including NBA star Dirk Nowitzki, F1 pilot Nico Rosberg and a whole host of World Cup winning soccer players.

Of course, the WTA’s stars and legends were also tuned in to the final, and they had plenty of words for both of the finalists after the match.

Here are the best messages from Kerber and Pliskova’s WTA peers:

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