July 10 Reviews
Sacramento Capitals def. PHILADELPHIA FREEDOMS 22-16
Sacramento’s Alex Kuznetsov held off Philadelphia’s James Blake in overtime to secure a victory for the Capitals. Sacramento had a firm lead throughout, starting with a pivotal win for the Capitals Asia Muhammad and Yasmin Schnack over Philly’s Pliskova twins, 5-4. Philly fought hard to get back in the match with a win in mixed doubles and men’s singles, but fell short to a Sacramento team that executed all night.
NEW YORK SPORTIMES def. Springfield Lasers 22-14
Martina Hingis and the New York Sportimes defeated the Lasers behind strong doubles play. After Springfield’s Amir Weintraub won the men’s singles set over New York’s Robert Kendrick, the Sportimes won the final four sets in their home opener against a very young and talented Lasers team. A huge part of the victory was the play of Hingis in doubles, who utilized her excellent shot-making ability and executed on her first serves. New York has the day off tomorrow, while Springfield will head back home to face the defending champion Washington Kastles.
July 11 Previews
Live Stream of the Day
Kansas City Explorers @ Orange County Breakers 7:00 p.m. PDT (Watch Free Live Stream)
Brent Haygarth and Co. travel to Orange County in this Western Conference showdown. It’s always an exciting atmosphere when Lindsay Davenport competes, especially at home. Explorers are coming off a tough victory on the road and looking to continue their success against the Breakers. This should prove to be a great match-up in Orange County.
Other Matches
Boston Lobsters @ Philadelphia Freedoms 7:00 p.m. EDT
The Freedoms stay at home for a second consecutive day to take on the Boston Lobsters. The key duo in this matchup is the Pliskova twins, who both qualified for Wimbledon singles in June. This will be a crucial early season test for both teams as they try to vie for position in the East.
Washington Kastles @ Springfield Lasers 7:00 p.m. CDT
The Kastles second road game this week takes place in Springfield. The Lasers will rely on Timea Babos to try and knock off the defending champions. The men’s doubles matchup will be particularly tough for the Lasers, as Washington boasts two fantastic doubles players in Leander Paes and Bobby Reynolds.
July 12 Previews
Live Stream of the Day
Kansas City Explorers @ Sacramento Capitals 7:35 p.m. PDT (Watch Free Live Stream)
Mardy Fish, one of America’s top singles players, will compete for the Capitals tonight. This could give them a big edge over a young Explorers squad. The Explorers do, however, have one of the best doubles players in the world in Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi. The key to this matchup will be the women. Both teams have relatively new women like Asia Muhammad (SAC), Yasmin Schnack (SAC), Chanel Simmonds (KC), and Tetiana Luzhanska (KC). They will ultimately decide this match.
Other Match
New York Sportimes @ Washington Kastles 7:10 EDT
The Kastles return home for the first time since winning the King Trophy after a record-breaking 16-0 championship season in 2011. Martina Hingis and the New York Sportimes will try and spoil the Kastles home opener. The Kastles-Sportimes have become one of the most spirited rivalries in WTT. This will be a good look at how New York stacks up against the East’s elite. The Kastles are one of New York’s biggest obstacles at a playoff berth.