Wilson Tennis' Blog

Juice & Steam Produces Results

wilsontennis — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 01:05:48 +0000

Wilson Juice and Steam tennis rackets were launched less than a month ago and are already producing great results for Wilson’s top tour players.
Since making the switch to the Juice 100, Victoria Azarenka holds a 12-0 record, won her 1st Grand Slam title in Melbourne to become the 1st Belarusian in WTA history to reach the #1 ranking.
Also armed with the Juice 100 is Wilson Exclusive athlete Feliciano Lopez, who reached the Round of 16 at the Australian Open to reach a career high #15 on the ATP World Tour rankings.
And the Steam is also bringing some serious play. Kei Nishikori made history as he became the 1st Japanese player in 80+ years to reach the quarterfinals of Australian Open and now sits at a career high #20 on the ATP World Tour.
On the women’s side, Petra Kvitova is at at the #2 on the WTA with the Steam 100.
Career high rankings, Australian Open titles and the 1&2 player on the WTA…. Solid start for Juice & Steam!!!

Victoria Azarenka- WTA #1
Wilson Juice 100

Petra Kvitova- WTA #2
Wilson Steam

Feliciano Lopez- ATP World Tour #15
Wilson Juice 100

Kei Nishikori- ATP World Tour #20
Wilson Steam

Wilson Takes Home Hardware

wilsontennis — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:15:50 +0000

It was a successful start to the season for the Wilson team …making us proud and bringing home some hardware.

Congratulations to all our Wilson Tour players for an outstanding Australian Open!

WILSON MORE WIN.

Victoria Azarenka- 2012 Australian Open Women’s Singles Champion

Wilson Juice 100

Horia Tecau- 2012 Australian Open Mixed Doubles Champion

Wilson Exclusive Athlete

Gaby Andrews- 2012 Australian Open Girls Doubles Champion

Wilson Exclusive Athlete

Filip Peliwo- 2012 Australian Open Boys Singles Finalist

Wilson Blade 98

Adam Pavlasek- 2012 Australian Open Boys Doubles Finalist

Wilson Blade 98

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Vika Azarenka joins Wilson team, gets Juice’y & wins 1st Grand Slam to become WTA World #1

wilsontennis — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 11:13:30 +0000

Congratulations to 2012 Australian Open Women’s Singles Champion and WTA World #1 Victoria Azarenka!!!
Wilson owns MORE GRAND SLAMS than any other brand and Vika continues the tradition of excellence.

Vika Azarenka gets a Juice'y kiss from the Australian Open trophy

Armed with her Wilson Juice 100 tennis racket, Victoria ‘Vika’ Azarenka dominates the Sharapova 6-3 6-0 to win her 1st Grand Slam Singles title, take the #1 ranking on the WTA Tour and is an undefeated 12-0 since switching to the Wilson Juice.

Vika’s gear:
Juice 100
Tour 15 pack tennis bag blue
Luxilon Alu Power 125
W vibration dampener yellow

Victoria Azarenka plays with the Wilson Juice 100 tennis racket

To see more photos from the final: http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150520474698657.369246.26577873656&type=1

VICTORIA AZARENKA HEADS INTO AUSTRALIAN OPEN FINAL ARMED WITH NEW WILSON JUICE RACKET

wilsontennis — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:55:04 +0000

Following 10 days of intense heat and competition at this year’s Australian Open, Wilson Tour player Victoria Azarenka will take on Maria Sharapova in the anticipated showdown that will decide the world’s no. 1 player. Azarenka, the 22-year old WTA Tour world no. 3, is the newest member of Wilson’s team of elite players.

Known for her powerful playing style that continually challenges her opponents, the 5-foot-11-inch Belarusian uses the Wilson Juice™100 racket featuring Amplifeel™, Wilson’s proprietary handle system designed to increase power and spin.

“Vika is a fiercely passionate player,” said Jon Muir, general manger of Wilson Racquet Sports. “Her confident attitude and consistent performances are great examples of what it takes to win.”

Azarenka switched to the Wilson Juice late last year, after signing a long-term partnership with the brand. Since then, she has shown solid form, with winning the Apia International Sydney title and defeated defending champion Kim Clijsters en route to the finals of Australian Open.

If Azarenka wins the final, she will become the third player in history to rise to the top ranking after her first Grand Slam win. She is the first player from Belarus to compete in a Grand Slam final in 24 years.

Getting to know Wilson Next Gen’r Gaby Andrews- Get her Australian Open 2012 playlist

wilsontennis — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:46:30 +0000

Gaby Andrews represent Wilson from head to toe

Gaby Andrews is a young up and coming American tennis player and Wilson Exclusive athlete.

Fresh off winning the Australian Open Girls Doubles title, check out what she likes to listen to get pumped up.

Well done in Oz, Gaby!!!

Wilson Exclusive athlete Gaby Andrews wins the 2012 Australian Open Girls Doubles title with Townsend

Wilson Next Gen armed with Blades in Australian Open Junior Semifinals

wilsontennis — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:12:56 +0000

Wilson Next Gen is tomorrow’s tennis superstars, they are the future of our sport.
Check out which Next Gen players used their Wilson Blade tennis rackets to make some waves down under in Australian Open Junior action.

Filip Peliwo hits a backhand with his Wilson Blade 98 tennis racket

Canadian Filip Peliwo has been on a tear in Australia, winning the Traralgon International Singles title and now finds himself one win away from claiming the 2012 Australian Open Boys Singles title. Filip says he is ‘finally’ playing some of his best tennis. Filip’s future is bright and we will watch him swing his Wilson Blade 98 when he takes on Luke Saville for the Australian Open title.

Eugenie Bouchard hits a forehand with her Wilson Blade 98 Pink tennis racket

Canadian Eugenie ‘Genie’ Bouchard used her Wilson Blade 98 Pink to reach the semis of the Australian Open Girls Singles. Ranked #3 on the ITF Junior Circuit and #305 on the WTA Tour Singles rankings, Genie is on the fast track to success.

Mackenzie McDonald hits a big forehand with the Wilson Blade 98 tennis racket

In only his 2nd Grand Slam junior event ever, 16 year old American Mackenzie “Mackie” MacDonald used with his Wilson Blade 98 to fight his way through the junior qualifying and all the way through to the Australian Open Boys Singles semifinals. Mackie is no doubt a player to watch.

Adam Pavlasek slices with his Wilosn Blade 98 tennis racket

Adam Pavlasek showed variety with his Wilson Blade 98 to reach the semis of the Boys Singles and the finals of the Boys Doubles.
His all court game is a joy to watch.

Azarenka’s Juice’d Semifinal Appearance- 2012 Australian Open

wilsontennis — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:21:42 +0000

The newest member of the Wilson team, Vika Azarenka uses her Wilson Juice 100 tennis racket to defeat defending champion Clijsters 6-4 1-6 6-3 to reach her 1st Grand Slam final at the Australian Open.
GO VIKA!!

Victoria 'Vika' Azarenka plays with the new Wilson Juice 100 tennis racket

Vika gets pumped

Vika’s gear:

Juice 100
Tour 15 pack tennis bag blue
Luxilon Alu Power 125
W vibration dampener yellow

Six.One Doubles Down at Australian Open

wilsontennis — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:17:08 +0000

The Six.One is one of the most widely used lines of racquets on the professional tour and long time favorite of players all over the world.
The Six.One 95 is used by 4 of the 8 players in the Australian Open Men’s Doubles semifinal and we will be rooting for these teams as they vie for the a spot in the final.

Horia Tecau and Robert Lindstedt play with the Wilson Six.One 95 tennis racket

Volleying with their Wilson Six.One 95’s, Horia Tecau and Robert Lindstedt will take on the Bryan Brothers as they try to reach their 1st Australian Open final when they step onto Laver arena later today.

Horia’s gear:
Six.One 95 tennis racket
Tour 15 pack tennis bag red
Laser Speed Crew
Men’s Woven Short
Tour Vision Shoes
Wilson Natural Gut 17
Luxilon Alu Power 125

Robert’s gear:
Six.One 95 tennis racket
Tour 15 pack tennis bag red
Wilson Natural Gut 17
Luxilon Alu Power 125

Check out this interview with Wilson Exclusive athlete Horia Tecau: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y316Q3ik08Q

Max Mirnyi and Daniel Nestor play with the Wilson Six.One 95 tennis racket

Wilson doubles team, Daniel Nestor and Max Mirnyi will play with their Wilson Six.One 95 rackets as they take on Paes/Stepanek in Australian Open semifinal action.

Max and Daniel’s Gear:
Six.One 95
Tour 15 Pack red
Wilson Natural Gut 16
Alu Power 125

We go around the grounds of the Australian Open to see if people will trade their spot in a 2+hr. cue for the Beer Garden for a Wilson Pro Staff Six.One Jumbo tennis racket.

Wilson players through to the Australian Open semis

wilsontennis — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:43:26 +0000

Wilson owns more Grand Slam titles than any other brand and the Wilson team is finding success down under.
We are deep into the draw of the Australian Open and will continue to root these players on as they vie for a 2012 title.

Roger Federer plays with the Wilson Pro Staff 90 tennis racket

Roger Federer used his Wilson Pro Staff 90 to grab a straight set win over Juan Martín del Potro and set up the match up everyone was anticipating…. Fed vs. Nadal – 2012 Australian Open semifinals.

Roger Federer carries the Pro Staff legacy. The Pro Staff has been cherished by the game’s greatest icons, including Federer, Sampras, Edberg and Courier. With it’s braided graphite construction, this racket provides the perfect blend of control and feel.

Roger’s gear:
Pro Staff 90 tennis racket
Federer 15 pack tennis bag
Pro Overgrip white
Champions Choice String

Inside Fed’s Head: http://www.youtube.com/user/WilsonRacquet?feature=mhee#p/c/CFFA70455A6713ED/0/Yn2mvu1HJWw>

Petra Kvitova plays with the Wilson Steam tennis racket

Petra Kvitová swings her Wilson Steam BLX tennis racket into the semis of the Australian Open after defeating Errani 6-4 6-4.

Petra’s gear:
Steam tennis racket
Tour 15 pack tennis bag red
Pro Overgrip Perforated white
W vibration dampener
Luxilon Alu Power 125

Interview goes overboard with Petra video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04b0zPAhc5E

Victoria Azarenka plays with the Wilson Juice tennis racket

Armed with the new Wilson Juice 100, Vika Azarenka is through to the Australian Open semis after defeating Radwanska 6-7 6-0 6-2.

Vika’s gear:
Juice 100
Tour 15 pack tennis bag blue
Luxilon Alu Power 125
W vibration dampener yellow

Inside the Life of Victoria Azarenka: http://www.youtube.com/user/WilsonRacquet?feature=mhee#p/c/045B09A310E7C768

Kei Nishikori plays with the Wilson Steam tennis racket

Wilson Juice and Steam
With the success of Kei Nishikori becoming the 1st Japanese player to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals in 80+ years and 2 of the 4 players in the Women’s Semifinals playing with the new Wilson Juice and Steam, the rackets legality now comes into question….
Can rackets THIS GOOD really be legal?!
See the evidence: http://www.wilson.com/en-us/tennis/juice-steam/the-evidence/

Sydney Stop, Quick Post- 2012 Australian Open

wilsontennis — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 03:47:09 +0000

On a stop to Syndey before 15 hours of flying, so thought I’d post. MTV cribs, Wilson tennis style….

Hope you enjoy the video with Vika Azarenka, who is now through to the semis. GO VIKA!

Should be a good match with Del Po and Roger later today…