Sydney: Tuesday Highlights
Highlights from the second round action at the Apia International Sydney.
Highlights from the second round action at the Apia International Sydney.
The fast-paced WTA season made sure that the Wimbledon whites have quickly given way to colorful outfits and after the big product launches at the grass-court Grand Slam, a number of apparel companies continued to freshen up the tennis fashion scene with new looks during tournaments in Bucharest, Gstaad, Stanford, Washington DC, Bastad and Montreal. Our tennis fashion contributor Marija Zivlak of Women’s Tennis Blog will share with us her favorites of the month, while you’re invited to tell us your thoughts in the poll following the article.
Venus Williams looked astonishing in the final of the Premier-level Bank of the West Classic, wearing the EleVen Dahlia Frontrunner Dress, whose pink dahlia print is nicely contrasted with a robin blue panel at waist.
The American also rocked the EleVen Dahlia Inspire Cap Sleeve, its matching skirt and headband.
By virtue of a deep run at the prestigious tournament, Venus also managed to showcase some solids from the vibrant collection, including the EleVen Dahlia Race Day Tank and the color-block EleVen Dahlia Triple Threat Skirt, which we later also saw at the Rogers Cup.
En route to her maiden WTA title at the Ericsson Open in Bastad, Laura Siegemund presented a variety of Tonic by Martina Hingis outfits. The German earned a rise from No.40 to a career-high ranking of No.32 in the white and navy versions of the Tonic Fall Sierra Dress, which features textured lace fabric overlay around waist and upper back.
Halterneck, cross-back straps and flounce skirt hem all work together to ensure comfortable motion.
Winner of her fist WTA @laurasiegemund congratulations #EricssonOpen @WTA pic.twitter.com/fwakAOi20t
— Swedish Open Tennis (@swedish_open) July 24, 2016
The 28-year-old wanted to mix things up, so the dress was not the only look she presented during the tournament. The German won the final in a casual, dark outfit consisting of classic shorts and a chic tank with uniquely-shaped spaghetti straps.
Yanina Wickmayer won both singles and doubles title at the Citi Open in Lotto’s Twice collection, recognizable for its graphic black and white print. Lotto likes reversible clothes and these items offer an opportunity to go for a predominantly white or a predominantly black outfit, depending on your mood. For those who don’t like busy prints all the way, Lotto prepared solid orange pieces that nicely match the company logo in printed items.
Agnieszka Radwanska also rocked a busy print this July, officially called the pink fluo space dye. The Pole’s Lotto Eclipse Dress presented at the Rogers Cup is an exceptionally feminine piece due to its flirty layered ruffles at skirt.
At the Ericsson Open in Bastad and later at the Rogers Cup in Montreal, Angelique Kerber paired her Wimbledon skirt with a ray red version of the adidas Fall Climachill Tank that includes 3D metallic dots on the interior of the upper back, whose job is to keep players cool and dry. The adidas Fall Climachill Skirt, unique for its tiered ruffle hem, is equipped with cooling technology, just like the tank.
Love my #usopenseries outfit @adidastennis @adidas
Ma tenue jusqu'à l'@usopen ?????? pic.twitter.com/OLoy6yUew1— Kristina Mladenovic (@KikiMladenovic) July 21, 2016
Kristina Mladenovic has also enjoyed the comfort of the Climachill collection this summer, as well as many other WTA players.
Nicole Gibbs looked top-notch in the New Balance Fall Victoria Dress at the Bank of the West Classic in Stanford. The halterneck, keyhole opening at upper back, side slit, laser-cut pindots around skirt hem, built-in bra, on top of all the performance-enhancing features such as the moisture-wicking fabric and antimicrobial treatment, make this spectral purple dress a standout athletic piece of clothing.
Lauren Davis was the first into the ASB Classic final when No.7 seed Jelena Ostapenko was forced to retire due to a viral illness.
Alizé Cornet takes on Garbiñe Muguruza in the semifinals of the Brisbane International.
Katerina Siniakova won her maiden career title with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Alison Riske in Saturday’s Shenzhen Open final.
Former World No.1 Caroline Wozniacki enjoyed a day of paddleboarding on the Sydney beaches before starting her week at the Apia International Sydney.
HOBART, Australia – There have been plenty of hints over the past year, but on Monday Francesca Schiavone finally revealed her retirement date.
Following her 6-3, 6-2 defeat to Jana Fett at the Hobart International, Schiavone announced that this year would be her last as a professional tennis player.
“I made too many mistakes, it was not easy for me to find a good rhythm,” Schiavone said following the match.
The 2010 Roland Garros champion has been one of the most charismatic players on tour for the best past of two decades, but waning motivation and a battle-weary body have convinced her to finally call it a day at the end of the current season. “This is my last year of tennis, that’s why I’m upset I didn’t give the best here,” Schiavone said.
“This year I want to give everything that I’ve learned in the last 19 years. In life I think I’ve arrived at the time to take the decision. This sport is a drug for me, I love to play this sport.”
The 36-year-old, who is still in the doubles draw in Hobart alongside Pauline Permentier, will now turn her attention to the Australian Open.
“I go to Melbourne hoping, working to find my feeling [before the Australian Open],” she added.
“This is my last year of tennis. I've arrived at the time to take the decision” – @Schiavone_Fra @HobartTennis. Via: https://t.co/EZmYQ6b6Ju
— WTA Insider (@WTA_insider) January 9, 2017
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No.2 seed Agnieszka Radwanska avoided the upset bug sweeping through the draw to defeat Christina McHale and secure a quarterfinal spot at the Apia International Sydney.
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil – Venus Williams booked the first spot in the quarterfinals of the Olympic tennis event as she and mixed doubles partner Rajeev Ram edged past Kiki Bertens and Jean-Julien Rojer of the Netherlands, 6-7(4), 7-6(3), 10-8.
More to come…