Today at US Open Vera Zvonareva has won over Sabine Lisicki in the second round 6:1 7:6.
Next opponent is Alexandra Dulgheru from Romania.
Start match at US Open was easy for Vera, 6:1 6:2, 58 minutes of the battle and Vera is in the second round.
There she will play against Sabine Lisicki from Germany.
After successful performance in Montreal Vera became the best Russian tennis player, according WTA Tour Singles Ranking (for the first time in her career).
On monday after a few raining days Vera has played two matches in Montreal. In the semifinal Vera has defeated Belarussian Victoria Azarenka 7:6 1:0 (Vika retired), but, unfortunately, in the final Vera has lost to Caroline Wozniacki 3:6 2:6.
In the quarterfinal at Rogers Cup Vera Zvonareva defeated famous Belgian Kim Clijsters in three sets 2:6 6:3 6:2.
Next opponent is Vika Azarenka.
Vera Zvonareva has reached the quarterfinal of Rogers Cup after solid win over Agnes Szavay from Hungaria 6:3 6:3.
In the next match Vera will play against Belgian Kim Clijsters.
This week Vera plays at а big tournament Rogers Cup in Montreal, Canada.
In the first match Vera has beaten her former compatriot Yaroslava Shvedova 6:2 6:1.
Next opponent is Hungarian Agnes Szavay.
Unfortunately, Vera Zvonareva didn't reach the 4th round of Сincinnati tournament - today she has lost to Flavia Pennetta in two sets 4:6 3:6.
In the second round of Western & Southern Financial Grp Womens Open Vera Zvonareva won over her compatriot Maria Kirilenko in a very dramatic match after 2-5 in the third set.
Next opponent is Italian Flavia Pennetta.
In the first round of Mercury Insurance Open Vera Zvonareva lost to young tennis player from USA Coco Vandeweghe in three sets 6:2 5:7 4:6.
In the first match of San Diego tournament Vera Zvonareva has won over Dominika Cibulkova in three sets 6:0 3:6 6:4.
The next opponent is young American Coco Vandeweghe.
Vera: "Unfortunately, I had to pull out of Stanford because my leg is slightly injured. I will miss playing there this year but the trainer says I should be ok and ready in time for San Diego, which is good news."
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Vera wrote a new diary entry. She told about Wimbledon, new coach, wedding of her best friend etc.
Also the page "Vera's team" was uptated.
This week Vera Zvonareva has come back to the TOP-10 of WTA Ranking list after her excellent performance at Wimbledon tournament.
Unfortunately, in the final of Wimbledon Vera Zvonareva lost to famous American Serena Williams in two sets 3:6 2:6.
In doubles Russian pair couldn't win over duo Shvedova/King 6:7 2:6.
Vera Zvonareva with Elena Vesnina defeated very strong duo Flavia Pennetta/Gisela Dulko 6:3 6:1 in the semifinal of doubles tournament.
Thereby, Vera reached two finals at Wimbledon ! Congratulations !!
Today at Wimbledon after tough victory over Bulgarian Tsvetana Pironkova 3:6 6:3 6:2 Vera Zvonareva has reached her first final of Grand Slam tournament !!!!
On Saturday Vera will play against Serena Williams.
Today Vera Zvonareva and her friend Elena Vesnina have defeated Williams sisters in the quarterfinal of doubles tournament 3:6 6:3 6:4 !
Vera Zvonareva defeated famous Belgian Kim Klijsters in the quarterfinal of Wimbledon in three tough sets 3:6 6:4 6:2 !! It's the second semifinal of Grand Slam in Vera's career.
There she will play against Tsvetana Pironkova, who beat Venus Williams 6:2 6:3.
By the way, Vera Zvonareva and Elena Vesnina in the ladies doubles tournament reached the quarterfinal. Today they have defeated Czech duo Iveta Benesova and Barbora Zahlavova Strycova 6:3 6:2.
But next match will be very difficult, their opponents are Williams sisters.
Today Vera Zvonareva has reached the quarterfinal of Wimbledon. It's the best result in her career at this tournament.
Vera has won over Serbian Jelena Jankovic 6:1 3:0 (Jankovic had to retire from the match with an injured back).
Next opponent is Kim Klijsters from Belgium.
Today Vera has played another impressive match and has defeated Belgian Yanina Wickmayer 6:4 6:2. Thereby Vera reached 4th round of Wimbledon tournament.
There she will play against Jelena Jankovic from Serbia.
In the second round of Wimbledon Vera Zvonareva won over Czech woman Andrea Hlavackova 6:1 6:4.
Next opponent is Yanina Wickmayer from Belgium.
Today Vera Zvonareva has played her first match at Wimbledon tournament. She has defeated Spanish woman Nuria Llagostera Vives in two easy sets 6:4 6:1. And now Vera lead in head-to-head 3:1.
In the second round Vera will play with Andrea Hlavackova from Czech Republic. Early they did not meet.
Unfortunately, in the second round of Roland Garros Vera Zvonareva lost to Anastasia Rodionova in two sets 4:6 4:6.
In the doubles Vera with Vika Azarenka reached only the second round.
In the second Grand Slam tournament Roland Garros Vera Zvonareva won over Italian Alberta Brianti in the first round 6:3 6:1.
Next opponent of Vera is Anastasia Rodionova.
Vera Zvonareva has lost to American star Venus Williams 5:7 3:6 in the second round match.
In the first match of Mutua Madrilena Madrid Open Vera defeated Melanie Ouden from USA 6:3 6:4.
In the next round Vera will paly against Venus Williams.
Unfortunately, Vera Zvonareva didn't win the title of Charleston tournament.
In the final match she has lost to Australian Samantha Stosur 0:6 3:6.
After retirement of Caroline Wozniacki in the semifinal match Vera Zvonareva has reached the final battle of the tournament. Tomorrow she will play against Samantha Stosur from Australia.
The way of the Charleston tournament is continue for Vera, today she's won her last match against Melanie Oudin 7:5 6:2. So in the semifinal battle Vera is waiting for the second racket of the world Caroline Wozniacki.
Vera reached the quarterfinal of Family Circle Cup after easy win over Alona Bondarenko from Ukraina 6:2 6:1.
In next math Vera will play against American Melanie Oudin.
This week Vera Zvonareva plays her first clay tournament in Charleston, USA. In the 1th round Vera had "bye" and in the second round she defeated Rossana de los Rios from Paraguay 6:2 6:0.
Next opponent is Alona Bondarenko.
Vera Zvonareva couldn't reach the quarterfinal of Sony Ericsson Open, today she's lost to Justine Henin in two sets 4:6 1:6.
In the third round of the tournament in Miami Vera Zvonareva won over Sara Errani from Italy 6:2 6:3. Vera made 3 aces, 2 double faults and persent of first serve was 63 %.
In next round Vera will play against famous Justine Henin.
In the first match of Sony Ericsson Open Vera Zvonareva defeated Melanie Oudin 6:1 6:2.
Next opponent is Sara Errani from Italia.
Vera Zvonareva will play doubles on the tournament "Sony Ericsson Open" in Miami. She and Janina Wickmayer got WC.
On the singles tournament Vera will play against young American star Melanie Oudin.
Unfortunately, Vera didn't defend her title of Indian Wells tournament.
Today in the third round she's lost to Australian Samantha Stosur in two sets 2:6 5:7.
Vera has beaten Anastasia Sevastova in the second match on the BNP Paribas Open in straight sets 6:2 6:3. Next opponent is Sam Stosur from Australia.
Today Vera Zvonareva has played her first match in Indian Wells.
Vera: "Won tonight 6:4 7:5 in some cold, windy conditions. Didn't play my best but was able to get through in straight sets against a talented young player. Day off tomorrow."
In the next round Vera will play against Anastasija Sevastova from Latvia.
Vera Zvonareva couldn't reach the semifinal of Barclays Dubai Tennis Championships. She lost to her friend Vika Azarenka 1:6 3:6.
Next tournament of Vera - Indian Wells. Last year she won there.
This week Vera is going to visit The Olympic Games in Vancouver.
Vera Zvonareva reached the quarterfinal in Dubai after nice easy win over tough opponent Jelena Jankovic from Serbia 6:3 6:2.
Tomorrow Vera will play against Victoria Azarenka.
Today Vera has beaten Belgian Кirsten Flipkens in the second round of Dubai tournament 6:0 6:0.
In the third round Vera will play against Jelena Jankovic.
Already the next day after her victory on Pattaya tournament Vera had to play first round match in Dubai.
Vera: "After arriving at 5:00am this morning in Dubai I barely survived my match against Vesnina 6-4, 4-6, 7-5. I was down 1-4 in the third set and somehow found the energy to fight back. Definitely going to sleep well tonight."
Next opponent is Kirsten Flipkens from Belgium.
Vera Zvonareva has won the tournament in Pattaya second time in a row, it's her first title of this year and tenth title in career.
In the final she's beaten Tamarine Tanasugarn in straight sets 6:4 6:4.
Vera Zvonareva won over Yaroslava Shvedova from Kazahstan 6:2 4:6 6:3 in the semifinal of Pattaya Open.
In the last match of the tournament she will play against Tamarine Tanasugarn.
Vera Zvonareva has reached the semifinal of PTT Pattaya Open, today she's defeated Sybille Bammer 6:0 7:6.
Next opponent is her former compatriot Yaroslava Shvedova.
Vera: "Won my Quarterfinal against Bammer 6-0, 7-6(5). A bit of a crazy score and match but happy to get through. She can be very tough to play."
In the first round of PTT Pattaya Open Vera Zvonareva defeated her young compatriot Ksenia Pervak in two sets 6:3 6:2.
In the second round Vera won over Italian Alberta Brianti and then she will play against Sybille Bammer from Austria.
In the 4th round of Australian Open Vera Zvonareva lost to Byelorussian Victoria Azarenka in three sets 6:4 4:6 0:6.
Vera Zvonareva reached 4th round of Australian Open after win over Gizela Dulko.
Vera: "Played well against Gisela Dulko and won 6-1, 7-5. My ankle is feeling very good and I am looking forward to playing Vika in the fourth round. It will be a tough match."
In the second round match Vera has played against Iveta Benesova and she has won 6:0 6:3.
Next opponent is Gisela Dulko from Argentina, who beat 20-th seeded Ana Ivanovic on this tournament. So Vera is feeling good now and she keeps fighting in each match.
In the first round of Australian Open Vera Zvonareva has beaten Slovakian Kristina Kucova in two very easy sets 6:2 6:0.
Next opponent of Vera is Iveta Benesova from Czech Republic. (Photo "AP")
Vera: "Had to stop during the first set of my match today against Vesnina. My ankle is just not ready to play a full match after spraining it slightly in Hong Kong but I should be 100% in time for the Australian Open. Just needed a few more days before my first match in Sydney."
Today Vera has played her first match in 2010. She has won over Ayumi Morita from Japan in two sets 6:2 6:2.
Thereby, Team Russia leads in the match against Team Asia Pacific.
Vera said:
"Won my first match of 2010 and my ankle feels pretty good! I played Ayumi Morita of Japan in Hong Kong today and won 6-2, 6-2. I have tomorrow off and then will play another singles match on Friday night and then mixed doubles with Yevgeny Kafelnikov on Saturday night. That should be a fun."
Vera has made a new diary entry. She wrote about own plans and wished all fans Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. So you can see it here.
The first competition for Vera in the new season will be exhibition tournament in Hong Kong. Vera will play in Russian team with Maria Sharapova and Yevgeny Kafelnikov.
Vera Zvonareva, has hired a new coach for 2010. She will be working with Antonio Van Grichen of Portugal, who had previously coached Victoria Azarenka.
Zvonareva and Van Grichen began working together at the end of the 2009 off-season and will kick-off 2010 in Asia at the Hong Kong Tennis Classic before making the trip to Sydney and then Melbourne.
Now Vera Zvonareva is working out with Scott Byrnes to prepare for her 2010 tennis season at IMG Academies in Bradenton, Florida.
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