Kanepi fights through to US Open Quarterfinal

Kaia Kanepi swings her Wilson Pro Open BLX tennis racket

 

Kanepi fights through to US Open Quarterfinal

 

Kaia Kanepi upsets #15 seed Wickmayer 0-6 7-6 6-1 to reach her first US Open quarterfinal.

 “It feels amazing,” Kanepi said. “I’ve played some of my best tennis with my Wilson BLX racket and I want to keep it going.”

Kanepi has had an outstanding summer and has continued her great form through Flushing Meadows defeating #4 seed Jankovic and fought her way through today’s match against Wickmayer.

“Kaia’s showing great poise and determination,” said Renaud Vallon, Wilson Tour Manager Europe. “We look forward to seeing watching her take it another step further.”

Kanepi will now take on the winner of Andrea Petkovic/Zvonareva for a spot in the semifinals.

Getting to know Kaia Kanepi……..

Kaia Kanepi pumped to reach the US Open Quarterfinals with her Wilson Pro Open BLX

 

What age did you start playing tennis? At 8 years old

Who was your idol growing up? Martina Hingis

If you were on a deserted island and could only bring 3 things what would you bring? Water, food and suncream

What is one thing you want to do before leaving New York? I would like to hold the trophy over my head

What do you love about your Wilson Pro Open BLX racket? Power and control… everything I need in a great racket

Kanepi swings Wilson BLX to take down Jankovic

Kaia Kanepi gets psyched with her Wilson Pro Open BLX tennis racket

 

Kanepi swings Wilson BLX to take down Jankovic

Swinging her Wilson Pro Open BLX tennis racket, Kaia Kanepi took down #5 seed Jankovic 6-2, 7-6 to reach the 4th round of the US Open for the first time in her career.

“Kaia’s powerful groundstrokes and aggressive play have helped her reach new heights,” said Renaud Vallon, Wilson Tour Manager Europe. “It’s been a fantastic summer for Kaia and it’s a great feeling to see her and many of our players playing their best tennis with our latest technology, BLX.”

Kanepi started the summer by reaching her first Grand Slam quarterfinal at Wimbledon and then went on to become the first Estonian player to win a WTA Tour title when she took home the Palermo crown. Her impressive results have lifted her ranking over 100 spots since May 10 and she now finds herself in position to reach another new milestone in her career, the US Open quarterfinals. Kanepi will try to earn that spot when she plays Wickmayer on Monday.

Wilson Tour Team pull upsets at US Open

Kei Nishikori plays with the Wilson Tour BLX tennis racket

Wilson Tour Team pull upsets at US Open

Wilson players  Kei Nishikori, Beatrice Capra, Paul Henri Mathieu, Andrea Petkovic and Mandy Minella pulled upsets to reach the third round of the US Open in New York.

“It’s great to see our Wilson Tour Team bring excitement to the US Open,” said Wilson Global Tour Director, Massimo Calvelli. “We look forward to our players continuing to be part of the electricity of this Grand Slam.”

After fighting his way through qualifying, Kei Nishikori used his Wilson Tour BLX tennis racket to prevailing over #11 seed Cilic in a five set thriller. Kei will look to air out some jumping backhands to try and take down Montanes and reach the 4^th round of the US Open for the second time in his career.

Wilson Next Gen player, 18 year old Beatrice Capra swung her Wilson Blade 98 racket to defeat #18 seed Rezai to reach the 3^rd round of Women’s Singles for the first time in her career. Playing in her first Tour level event, Capra will now take on Sharapova.

Swinging his Wilson Blade 98 tennis racket, Paul Henri-Mathieu defeated Lleyton Hewitt en route to reaching the third round and will now take on fellow Wilson player Roger Federer.

Andrea Petkovic used her Six.One Team tennis racket to rock a win over #17 seed Petrova and will now take on Peng.

Sporting all Wilson gear, qualifier Mandy Minella defeated #32 seed Pironkova en route to reaching the third round of the US Open for the 1^st time in her career. Minella will now take on fellow Wilson player Venus Williams.

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Kei Nishikori

Andrea Petkovic

Beatrice Capra

Roger Federer gives tennis racket advice for the ultimate feel

Check out the latest Wilson BLX tennis commercial with Roger Federer

Federer and Fish, a Wilson BLX Final in Cincinnati

Roger Federer plays with the Wilson Six.One Tour BLX tennis racket

Federer and Fish, a Wilson BLX Final in Cincinnati

Roger Federer and Mardy Fish will go head to head with their Wilson Six.One BLX rackets for the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters title in Cincinnati.

 “Wilson is proud to have both finalists playing with the new BLX technology,” said Wilson Global Tour Director Massimo Calvelli. “The tennis has been terrific this week and it’s nice to see Roger and Mardy find their form leading into the Open.”

Roger Federer eased into the finals with a 6-4 6-3 win over Baghdatis. Defending champion, Federer is vying for his fourth Cincinnati title.

Mardy Fish has been in outstanding form throughout the summer hard court season, taking the singles title in Atlanta and doubles title in Washington DC. This week, he defeated ATP Tour World #8 Verdasco, #4 Murray and former World #1 Roddick en route to the final and put himself in position to capture his first ATP Tour Masters Series tournament title.

The Western & Southern Financial Group Masters Series finals will be played at 12pm Eastern time.

Mardy Fish plays with the Wilson Six.One 95 BLX tennis racket

European Junior Champ de Vroome signs with Wilson Sporting Goods

Indy de Vroome plays with the Wilson Blade Team tennis racket

European Junior Champ de Vroome signs with Wilson Sporting Goods

14 year old Indy de Vroome commits to using her Wilson Blade tennis racket for years to come. 

“I love my Wilson racket and cannot imagine playing with anything else,” said the young Dutch player, de Vroome. “Since I switched, Wilson has helped me lift my game to a new level and I think Wilson can continue to help me reach my dream of playing pro tennis.”

The energetic teenager has been on the rise, winning 3 ITF Junior Circuit titles, reaching the finals and semis of two other ITF Junior Circuit events.  Most recently, de Vroome swung her Wilson Blade Team tennis racket to take the European Girls Singles title in the Under 14’s age division. 

“Indy’s intensity and determination are great qualities we look for in a young player” said Jacob Martin, Wilson Junior Tour Manager Europe. “To have Indy within the 7 out of the 8 European Junior Champions that Wilson had this summer, really speaks highly for the future of the Wilson team.”

de Vroome will play several ITF Junior Circuit tournaments this summer before playing the Eddie Herr and Orange Bowl later this year.

For more information on Indy, go to: 

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European Junior Champ Indy de Vroome

Getting to know Czech Davis Cup hero Jan Hajek

Jan Hajek plays with the Wilson Kobra tennis racket

Getting to know Jan Hajek

Jan Hajek helped lift the Czech Republic to the Davis Cup semifinals by winning both his singles and doubles rubber over Chile.  Get to know this Wilson Tour Team player a little bit better. Jan plays with the Wilson Kobra Team tennis racket.

What shot feels most natural to you? Backhand

Off Court, what activities make you feel alive?   Time spending with family and friends

Name something you secretly enjoy, but hate to admit    Sitting and drinking my favorit beer  

What makes you feel unique?   Hunger for winning and success

If your house was on fire, and you could only grab three things before you left, what would they be?  My wife Daja , our yorkshire dog Rex , Davis Cup Trophy for the final 2009

How long have you been with Wilson? 2 years

What is your favorite part of being on the Wilson Team? I am happy with everything

Goerges swings Wilson BLX to 1st WTA Tour Title Victory

 

Julia Goerges plays with the Wilson Pro Open BLX tennis racket

 

Goerges swings Wilson BLX to 1^st WTA Tour Title Victory

Julia Goerges swung her Wilson Pro Open BLX tennis racket to win her first WTA Tour title when she defeated Bascinszky 6-1, 6-4 in the final of Bad Gastein.

“It feels amazing!” exclaimed Goerges. “I’ve been playing my best tennis with my Wilson BLX tennis racket these past few weeks and it’s giving me the confidence I need going into the US Open.”

Goerges has won 13 of her last 14 matches, winning a $100,000 ITF Women’s Circuit event in France, reaching the semifinals of Palermo last week and now the title win in Bad Gastein.

“Julia’s powerful ground strokes and determination on court helped her through some tough matches this week,” said Renaud Vallon, Wilson Tour Manager Europe. “She is definitely a player to watch and will quickly become a crowd favorite.”

Wilson Tour Team use Wilson BLX Racket to Sweep Atlanta Tennis Championships

Mardy Fish plays with the Wilson Six.One 95 BLX tennis racket

Wilson Tour Team use Wilson BLX Racket to Sweep Atlanta Tennis Championships 

Swinging their Wilson Six.One BLX tennis rackets, Mardy Fish, Scott Lipsky and Rajeev Ram swept the Atlanta Championship titles for the Wilson Tour Team. 

Mardy Fish won his second straight tournament and 10th straight match, swinging his Six.One 95 BLX tennis racket to beat Isner 4-6, 6-4, 7-6 (4) in the final of the Atlanta Tennis Championships. 

“Feels awesome to be winning,” said Fish. “With my fitness level being at its best and having my BLX racket that I know I can count on, I have no frivolous worries and focus on the important things on court.” 

Fish, who won in Newport earlier this month, defeated Isner in a scorching 2 hour, 45 minute match with the on-court temperature nearing 150 degrees. 

In doubles action, Scott Lipsky and Rajeev Ram beat Bopanna and Vliegen 6-3, 6-7 (4), 12-10 in the doubles final. Lipsky and Ram did not lose a set until the final. 

“We are proud of our guys,” said Massimo Calvelli, Wilson Global Tour Director. “This is the beginning of the US Open Series and it’s nice to see them playing some great tennis already.” 

US Open Series continues in Los Angeles.

Scott Lipsky and Rajeev Ram talk strategy before serving it up with their Wilson Six.One BLX rackets

All Wilson Sunday on WTA Tour

 

 

 

Agnes Szavay uses the Wilson Blade Team tennis racket

All Wilson Sunday on WTA Tour

Showing that tennis rackets do help bring results, it will be an all Wilson affair for the singles titles in Palermo and Prague when Wilson Tour Team players Flavia Pennetta, Kaia Kanepi, Agnes Szavay and Barbora Zahlavova Strycova take the court.

“Wilson prides itself on providing the best technology and equipment for each player to help them reach their goals,” said Global Tour Director Massimo Calvelli. “All four players use a different tennis racket from our line and I think that shows the great depth and diversity in our products. We believe we can find the right racket for any player.”

Flavia Pennetta serves with her Wilson Blade 98 tennis racket

In Palermo, World #12 Flavia Pennetta will swing her Wilson Blade 98 tennis racket as she looks to defend her title when she takes on Kaia Kanepi. Recently, Kanepi has ignited her game playing with the Pro Open BLX as she reached her first Wimbledon quarterfinals and now this finals appearance.

Barbora Zahlavova Strycova swings the Tour BLX tennis racket

After using her Blade Team tennis racket to win Budapest last week, Agnes Szavay is looking to continue her nine match win streak and take her fifth career WTA Tour title when she takes on Barbora Zahlavova Strycova for the Prague title. Vying for her first WTA Tour title, Zahlavova Strycova will swing her Tour BLX tennis racket when she takes the court against Szavay on Sunday.

“There is no question in a players mind that the racket is one of the most important components of confidence on court,” said Kanepi. “Wilson provides the rackets that feel the best and I am happy to be at the top of my game with the new Wilson BLX racket.”

Kaia Kanepi plays with her Pro Open BLX tennis racket