W.G. Ramirez, Author at WTT

Bryan Brothers, Vegas End 2020 Season on High Note, Knock Kastles out of Playoffs

Posted on July 29, 2020 (July 29, 2020)

The Washington Kastles went into Wednesday’s match with the Vegas Rollers playing to stay alive for a World TeamTennis playoff berth. Vegas, having lost five straight and already eliminated from the postseason, was simply playing for pride in its final match of the season. Pride won. VEGAS ROLLERS vs WASHINGTON KASTLES MATCH STATS Vegas’ mixed […]

Springfield Holds Off Vegas, Stays Alive in WTT Playoffs Chase

Posted on July 27, 2020 (July 27, 2020)

Two-time defending champion Springfield is hanging on to its playoff hopes by a thread. Or, in its case, a Laser. SPRINGFIELD LASERS vs VEGAS ROLLERS MATCH STATSWhich is why Lasers coach John-Laffnie de Jager said he drafted his team based on character, players with a never-give-up attitude that will compete to the end. Sitting near […]

New York Stays Alive in WTT Playoff Top 4 with Convincing Win Against Washington

Posted on July 26, 2020 (July 26, 2020)

New York Empire player Sabine Lisicki went into Sunday’s match against the Washington Kastles with a less-than-impressive 4-16 record in women’s singles. Her first task of the match: face former No. 1 player Venus Williams. NEW YORK EMPIRE vs. WASHINGTON KASTLES MATCH STATSSo it was no wonder another former No. 1 women’s player – Kim […]

Ajla Tomljanović Proves to Be a Bright Spot In Otherwise Difficult Week for Rollers

Posted on July 25, 2020 (July 25, 2020)

Lyrical sensation Rihanna has a unique ability to belt out an EDM-style song, croon some R&B, or as they say, spit lyrics on a rap song. The adaptability she has with her undeterred vocal skills has been dang near unmatched this century. The Barbadian singer/songwriter’s got game. It’s no wonder Rihanna is Ajla Tomljanović’s favorite […]

Kim Clijsters Shows Off Hall of Fame Credentials In Convincing New York Win Against Vegas

Posted on July 24, 2020 (July 24, 2020)

There’s something to be said about having a Hall of Fame tennis player on your World Team Tennis roster. Just ask New York Empire coach Luke Jensen. NEW YORK EMPIRE vs VEGAS ROLLERS MATCH STATSWith his team clinging to 16-12 lead Friday, and Olympic gold medalist Monica Puig rallying the Vegas Rollers, Jensen said he […]

Vegas Wins Crucial Match Against Orange County as Playoff Race Heats Up

Posted on July 21, 2020 (July 21, 2020)

Bob Bryan is in his 18th season with World Team Tennis. Ajla Tomljanović has no experience whatsoever. But in what Bryan called a do-or-die situation for the Vegas Rollers, both players came up big in Tuesday night’s 21-19 victory over the Orange County Breakers. ORANGE COUNTY BREAKERS vs. VEGAS ROLLERS MATCH STATS Tomljanović accounted for […]

Washington Tops Vegas; Snaps Three-Game Skid Thanks To All Around Team Effort

Posted on July 19, 2020 (July 19, 2020)

Venus Williams and Arina Rodionova made quick work of Kristie Ahn and Asia Muhammad in women’s doubles, winning the first set 5-1, a lead the Kastles (3-3) never relinquished en route to a 24-18 victory. […]

Querrey’s Sets Tone Early; Vegas Defeats San Diego

Posted on July 14, 2020 (July 14, 2020)

World TeamTennis veteran Sam Querrey brought his wife, Abby, and their five-month old son, Ford, to The Greenbrier for the 2020 World Team Tennis season.

Abby and Ford watched Querrey’s first two matches for the Rollers – both losses – but missed Tuesday’s match.
Querrey may want to excuse his wife and son from the stands for the remainder of the three-week season, as he dominated San Diego’s Ryan Harrison in men’s singles to set the tone and help the Rollers to a 23-21 win in Extended Play. […]

Brandon Nakashima Exceeds Expectations; Leads Chicago to Franchise’s First Victory

Posted on July 12, 2020 (July 12, 2020)

When Chicago Smash coach Kamau Murray revealed his lineup for the team’s debut in World Team Tennis a day before Sunday’s match against the Vegas Rollers, 18-year-old Brandon Nakashima saw he would be teaming with Rajeev Ram to face the most successful duo in tennis history, Mike and Bob Bryan.

“I definitely was excited,” Nakashima said.

Making his WTT debut as well, Nakashima parlayed his excitement into motivation to help lead the expansion Smash past Vegas 24-18 in both teams’ season opener at The Greenbrier. […]

Perfect Blend of Experience and Youth Give Vegas Rollers High Hopes in Greenbrier

Posted on July 7, 2020 (July 8, 2020)

LAS VEGAS — Monica Puig spent one weekend with the Vegas Rollers last summer, the only time she’d ever participated in World TeamTennis. Then disappointment set in. Not knowing what to expect, she loved her cup of coffee in WTT and was bummed it didn’t last longer. Now she’s freshly brewed for an entire season, […]

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