Alexandra Dulgheru
Anderson ousts Ferrer, Federer, Hewitt advance at Indian Wells
Mar 09, 2013 19:41 EST
South Africa's Kevin Anderson pulled off the biggest upset so far at Indian Wells on Saturday, ousting fourth-seeded Spaniard David Ferrer 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the second round.
Anderson ousts Ferrer at Indian Wells
Mar 09, 2013 18:07 EST
South Africa's Kevin Anderson pulled off the biggest upset so far at Indian Wells on Saturday, ousting fourth-seeded Spaniard David Ferrer 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the second round.
Injuries highlight Indian Wells tennis 1st rd
Mar 09, 2012 00:00 EST
Irina Falconi, Gisela Dulko and Johanna Larsson all advanced to the second round at the Indian Wells tournament as their opponents withdrew with injuries.
Injuries mount in 1st round of Indian Wells
Mar 08, 2012 19:12 EST
Irina Falconi, Gisela Dulko and Johanna Larsson all advanced to the second round at the Indian Wells tournament early on Thursday after their opening opponents pulled out with injuries.
US champ Stosur shocked at Aussie Open tennis
Jan 17, 2012 02:49 EST
Reigning US Open champion Samantha Stosur crashed out in the first round of the Australian Open on Tuesday but second seed Petra Kvitova and Maria Sharapova both eased through.
Wozniacki thinks positive at China Open
Oct 01, 2011 12:51 EDT
Defending champion Caroline Wozniacki is counting on good memories from the China Open to help her through the event where she is top seed and says she will fight on to retain her number one rank.
Jankovic falls at first hurdle in Beijing
Oct 01, 2011 12:00 EDT
BEIJING (Reuters) - Former world number one Jelena Jankovic suffered a shock first round exit at the China Open on Saturday, losing 7-5 6-4 to Austrian Tamira Paszek.
More Grand Slam heartbreak for China's Li
Aug 30, 2011 21:52 EDT
Romanian teenager Simona Halep stunned French Open champion Li Na 6-2, 7-5 in the first round of the US Open tennis championships.
Ever so easy for Djokovic at the US Open
Aug 30, 2011 21:49 EDT
All-conquering Novak Djokovic found the going even easier than expected at the US Open, as food poisoning hampered the challenge of first-round opponent Conor Niland.
Kvitova flops out of US Open, Sharapova, Federer through
Aug 30, 2011 01:31 EDT
Wimbledon winner Petra Kvitova crumbled in the first round of the US Open on Sunday, as Maria Sharapova showed her championship mettle with a battling victory.
Sharapova weathers storm at sunny Open
Aug 30, 2011 00:52 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Maria Sharapova survived an early scare at the U.S. Open Monday after Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova had been knocked out of the year's final grand slam, which began on time and in perfect conditions after a week of wild weather in New York.
Kvitova crashes, Williams and Sharapova hang on at US Open
Aug 29, 2011 23:06 EDT
Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova made an unceremonious exit from the US Open on Monday whilst Venus Williams and Maria Sharapova showed their resilience by reaching the second round of the tennis championships.
Kvitova dumped in first round at U.S. Open
Aug 29, 2011 15:51 EDT
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova of the Czech Republic became the first big casualty at the U.S. Open, losing her opening round match to unseeded Romanian Alexandra Dulgheru Monday.
After Irene, US Open to start on Monday
Aug 28, 2011 17:50 EDT
The US Open venue sustained "minimal damage" when Tropical Storm Irene lashed new York, and the US Tennis Association (USTA) said on Sunday the tournament would start Monday with a few schedule changes.
Li blown away by Wimbledon whirlwind Lisicki
Jun 23, 2011 17:08 EDT
German whirlwind Sabine Lisicki blew China's French Open champion Li Na out of Wimbledon Thursday as the Asia's first Grand Slam winner wilted under the most intimidating service in the women's game.
Clijsters crashes, Sharapova escapes teen scare at French Open
May 26, 2011 15:03 EDT
Kim Clijsters crashed out of Roland Garros on Thursday, her worst Grand Slam result in nine years, while Maria Sharapova escaped humiliation at the hands of a fearless 17-year-old French girl.
Stosur through in Stuttgart tennis, but dizzy exit for Chakvetadze
Apr 19, 2011 15:44 EDT
Last year's finalist Samantha Stosur made the second round of Stuttgart's WTA tournament on Tuesday as dizzy spells forced Russia's Anna Chakvetadze to retire for the third time this year.
Stosur in 2nd round of Stuttgart women's tennis
Apr 19, 2011 10:48 EDT
Australia's Samantha Stosur progressed to the second round of Stuttgart's WTA tournament with a straight sets win over Spain's Maria-Jose Martinez Sanchez on Tuesday.
Safina abandons Azarenka match with back injury
Apr 08, 2011 12:24 EDT
MADRID (Reuters) - Former world number one Dinara Safina was forced to abandon her quarter-final against top seed Victoria Azarenka at the Andalucia Tennis Championships on Friday because of a lower back injury.
Federer, Nadal, Djokovic stroll to Miami wins
Mar 30, 2011 10:03 EDT
The world's top tennis trio strolled into the quarter-finals of the ATP and WTA Miami Masters, following a two-hour afternoon rain interruption which sent Tuesday's programme well into Wednesday morning.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Country | ||
|---|---|---|
| Residence | Bucharest, Romania | |
| Date of birth | May 30, 1989 | |
| Place of birth | Bucharest, Romania | |
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 71⁄2 in) | |
| Weight | 62 kg | |
| Turned pro | May 5, 2005 | |
| Retired | Active | |
| Plays | Right Handed (Double Handed Backhand) | |
| Career prize money | US$ 226,109 | |
| Singles | ||
| Career record | 144–75 | |
| Career titles | 1 WTA, 3 ITF | |
| Highest ranking | No. 50 (December 14, 2009) | |
| Current ranking | No. 52 (December 21, 2009) | |
| Grand Slam results | ||
| US Open | 1R (2009) | |
| Doubles | ||
| Career record | 47–38 | |
| Career titles | 2 ITF | |
| Highest ranking | No. 229 (July 27, 2009) | |
| Last updated on: October 26, 2009. | ||