http://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/WTA_Tour_IncFind stories, videos, and photos about WTA Tour Inc. from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:34:39 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/WTA_Tour_Inc14433Find stories, videos, and photos about WTA Tour Inc. from CNN.com.http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/jon_wertheim/10/19/schedule.falloff/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/jon_wertheim/10/19/schedule.falloff/index.htmlA few thoughts as tennis takes its annual autumnal tumble off the radar ...Mon, 19 Oct 2009 15:51:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/jon_wertheim/10/12/wta.nadal/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/jon_wertheim/10/12/wta.nadal/index.htmlA few thoughts as the season winds to an end ...Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:09:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/jon_wertheim/09/21/best.ofthree/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/jon_wertheim/09/21/best.ofthree/index.htmlFour thoughts from the never-ending drama of the tennis world:Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:09:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/bryan_armen_graham/07/21/passing.shots/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/bryan_armen_graham/07/21/passing.shots/index.htmlThere was a time in the not-too-distant past when the popularity of the WTA Tour rivaled its men's counterpart, when stars like the then-up-and-coming Williams sisters held court with Martina Hingis, Lindsay Davenport, Jennifer Capriati, Monica Seles, Justine Henin, Mary Pierce and, yes, Anna Kournikova.Tue, 21 Jul 2009 21:34:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/02/17/tennis.uae.israel.peer/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/02/17/tennis.uae.israel.peer/index.html#cnnSTCTextOrganizers of a tennis tournament in Dubai, criticized for banning an Israeli player, said Tuesday they were trying to protect the woman from anti-Israel protests.Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:22:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/02/16/tennis.uae.israel.peer/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/meast/02/16/tennis.uae.israel.peer/index.html#cnnSTCTextDubai could lose its place on the Women's Tennis Association Tour calendar after Israeli Shahar Peer was denied entry to compete at this week's event, the WTA supremo warned Monday.Tue, 17 Feb 2009 05:12:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/jon_wertheim/12/29/five.things/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/jon_wertheim/12/29/five.things/index.html1. Where does the Nadal-Federer passion play go from here? You'd be hard-pressed to name a more gripping and textured rivalry in professional sports. One versus two. Lefty versus righty. Grit versus polish. Nouveau versus classic. Will versus Grace, as it were. In 2008, Nadal beat Federer all four times they met --including their spellbinding Wimbledon final -- and assumed the No. l ranking in the process. Yet Federer recovered and enter 2009 within a single Major title of tying Pete Sampras' record. So long as both remain healthy, Rafa-Roger the best theater in tennis, no matter what happens.Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:30:00 ESThttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20211570,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnhttp://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20211570,00.html?xid=rss-fullcontentcnnThe former tennis phenom enjoys being out of the limelight – and with Enrique IglesiasFri, 11 Jul 2008 15:16:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/lisa_raymond/01/31/fed.cup/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/lisa_raymond/01/31/fed.cup/index.htmlLA JOLLA, Calif. -- The Australian summer has come to an end and the next stop for the women on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour early into 2008 is Federation Cup. Immediately, we're forced to shift gears from our individual mind set to the team concept.Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:31:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/lisa_raymond/12/18/santas.list/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/lisa_raymond/12/18/santas.list/index.htmlWalk into any mall in America right now and you're bombarded with the holiday spirit. But the most recognizable sign of all is, of course, Santa Claus and the children who each year come and sit on his lap, reeling off what they want from St. Nick. Will it be the newest American Girl doll? Maybe the latest Nintendo Wii game?Tue, 18 Dec 2007 16:06:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/justin_gimelstob/10/11/wta.stars/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/justin_gimelstob/10/11/wta.stars/index.htmlMOSCOW -- Maria Sharapova suffered another tough defeat on Wednesday at the hands of one of the WTA Tour's crop of future stars, Victoria Azarenka, in her opening match here at the Kremlin Open. It was the two-time Slam champion's first match since her disappointing third-round loss at the U.S. Open.Thu, 11 Oct 2007 15:08:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/music_sports/09/25/stosur.playlist/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/music_sports/09/25/stosur.playlist/index.htmlThe Australian tennis pro (part of the world's No.2-ranked doubles team and a former No. 1 doubles player) has won 19 career doubles title on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. She is currently ranked No. 36 in the world in singles. 1. Forget to Breathe, Renee CassarMon, 01 Oct 2007 05:07:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/jon_wertheim/07/01/mailbag/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/jon_wertheim/07/01/mailbag/index.htmlA quick Baguette, while waiting out still another rain delay ...Sun, 01 Jul 2007 07:39:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/jon_wertheim/05/22/mailbag/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/jon_wertheim/05/22/mailbag/index.htmlProgramming note: Check in later this week for our 2007 French Open Seed Reports.Tue, 22 May 2007 21:20:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/lisa_raymond/05/18/background.checks/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/lisa_raymond/05/18/background.checks/index.htmlROME -- When most people hear the phrase "criminal background check," they immediately envision a scene from Law & Order, or perhaps a front-page story in the New York Post. Their last thought would be anything having to do with tennis.Fri, 18 May 2007 17:32:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/lisa_raymond/04/19/davis.cup/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/lisa_raymond/04/19/davis.cup/index.htmlCould there be a bigger honor for an athlete than representing her country in competition?Thu, 19 Apr 2007 19:53:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/lisa_raymond/04/05/clay.season/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/lisa_raymond/04/05/clay.season/index.htmlBefore we get started, a huge congratulations to my Florida Gators for winning their second straight NCAA men's basketball title. Luckily for me, the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour's clay-court season kicked off this week down the road from my alma mater in Amelia Island, Fla.Thu, 05 Apr 2007 17:45:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/lisa_raymond/03/29/doubles/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/lisa_raymond/03/29/doubles/index.htmlOver a 13-year pro career, Lisa Raymond has won 62 doubles titles, including a career Grand Slam. She and her current partner, Australian Samantha Stosur, are currently ranked No. 1 on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. Lisa writes for SI.com on alternate weeks about her career, life on the tour and other tennis news and notes.Thu, 29 Mar 2007 14:48:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/lisa_raymond/03/09/march.madness/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/lisa_raymond/03/09/march.madness/index.htmlOver a 13-year pro career, Lisa Raymond has won 61 doubles titles, including a career Grand Slam. She and her current partner, Australian Samantha Stosur, are currently ranked No. 1 on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. Lisa writes for SI.com on alternate Fridays about her career, life on the tour and other tennis news and notes.Fri, 09 Mar 2007 15:56:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/jon_wertheim/03/07/mailbag/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/jon_wertheim/03/07/mailbag/index.htmlI just looked at the draw sheet for last week's Tennis Channel Open: first a qualifying bracket, then a "main draw elimination" bracket (e.g., more qualifying), followed by a round-robin competition and then finally the "finals round." Is it just me or is this complete madness?Wed, 07 Mar 2007 15:37:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/lisa_raymond/02/23/doubles.take/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/lisa_raymond/02/23/doubles.take/index.htmlMake way for a woman's touch! Lisa Raymond is one of the most successful doubles players in the world. Over a 13-year pro career, the Philadelphia-area native has won 61 doubles titles, including a career Grand Slam. She and her current partner, Australian Samantha Stosur, are currently ranked No. 1 on the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour. Lisa will check in from time to time with SI.com to rap about her career, life on the tour and other tennis news and notes.Fri, 23 Feb 2007 17:05:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/justin_gimelstob/01/25/wta.serena/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/justin_gimelstob/01/25/wta.serena/index.htmlI'm going to take some heat for saying this, but I can't be sensitive and ignore the truth: Women's tennis is in a very weak and desperate state.Thu, 25 Jan 2007 17:40:00 ESThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/jon_wertheim/01/05/tennis.quiz/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/jon_wertheim/01/05/tennis.quiz/index.htmlAlong with postal service, driving traffic, and jumbo shrimp, we add tennis offseason to the list of our favorite oxymorons. So, here it is the first week of January -- barely six weeks after the Masters Cup final -- and tennis is back in the agate type. Herewith, a quiz of divinations for the new season. And if you miss a few, no worries. It's round robin, so you can re-enter the draw!Fri, 05 Jan 2007 19:56:00 EST