Laurie's Tennis articles

  The tennis season is over and 2022 is around the corner. The WTA Tour was, as usual, full of flux and drama this year. Here’s a look back at five of the most surprising and shocking moments of the season: https://lastwordonsports.com/tennis/2021/12/22/five-crazy-wta-moments-2021/

  There were some fantastic matches during the 2021 US Open. One of the stars of the tournament was Leylah Fernandez , who wowed crowds with her crafty game and competitive spirit.  Every match Fernandez was involved in had drama, including the final. The quarterfinal match against Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina caught my eye. However, not for reasons I imagined. Fernandez’s running crosscourt forehand in particular left me thinking, the shot reminds me of another player. Then it dawned, Leylah Fernandez ’s crosscourt forehand reminded me of Pete Sampras ’ crosscourt forehand! https://lastwordonsports.com/tennis/2021/10/06/pete-sampras-the-right-hander-who-played-like-a-left-hander/

  It has been a strange week for Stefanos Tsitsipas at the US Open.  In three rounds of tennis, Tsitsipas played two five-set blockbusters lasting over four hours each, sandwiched by a four setter. The way those matches played out and ultimate defeat to Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz leaves Tsitsipas at an undoubted crossroads. Read on.... https://lastwordonsports.com/tennis/2021/09/05/crossroads-for-stefanos-tsitsipas/