The cold weather in Doha (in the 60s) got the ladies layering during their matches at last week’s Qatar Total Open. Leggings: Maria Sharapova in Nike‘s Tight Capris (available in New Blue and Logan Berry, $50); Venus Williams in EleVen. Venus lost to Dominika Cibulkova 3-6, 3-6. Masha took home her second title of the […]
mishit: doha’s opening ceremonies
Okay, perhaps just a slight shank… But at the opening ceremonies for last week’s Qatar Total Open, the glamorous ways of Venus Williams — her sandals matched her abaya! — redeemed the dead weight of Shahar Peer and Ana Ivanovic. (See the mishits
shahar shines in doha — marcos baghdatis, are you listening?
Shahar Peer is letting her tennis do the talking at this week’s Qatar Open, and her racquet is quite the diplomat. Groundbreaking: Peer, from Israel, has the spotlight on her for participating in a tournament hosted by an Arab state. The SEWTA gave Doha an event with the provision that players be allowed to participate […]
trophy watch: doubles and wheelchair action at the australian open
As with any Grand Slam, plenty of silver (both as cups and platters) were doled out to runner-ups and winners of the various events at the Australian Open. The team of Jonathan Ehrlich and Andy Ram capped a historic weekend for Israeli sports by becoming the first Israeli team to win a Grand Slam title. […]
reebok goes feminine — shahar peer
Reebok is finally showing signs of fashion potential! Take a look at this geranium-colored tank worn by 17th seed Shahar Peer at this week’s Australian Open. This flowy collar is so much better than the sports giant’s usually subtle (and utilitarian) women’s sports apparel. Scoreline: The Israeli needed three sets to beat Czech opponent Renata […]