Year after year, the CAPS have been able to count on Elena Likhovtseva to step up against any and all WTT female competitors. However, she can't play doubles on her own. From 17-year-old Nicole Vaidisova to 15-year-olds Anastassia Pavlyuchenkova and last year's WTT rookie, Michelle Larcher de Brito, the CAPS have brought in young talent to accompany the veteran.
Now, the CAPS have learned "the kid" will not return for the 2008 season. This summer, Larcher de Brito is planning to increase her tournaments and training. She and her family have decided that playing for the CAPS just doesn't fit in the youngster's schedule. Although she might miss shopping at the Galleria, this teen has bigger things on her mind. The CAPS thank her for her efforts in last year's championship run and wish her luck with her promising career!
Sam I am
After missing his chance at qualifying for the Pacific Life Open at Indian Wells, Sam Warburg showed up in Miami this week with a chip on his shoulder. At Indian Wells, Warburg was up 6-0, 5-3 against Italy's Fablo Fognini before falling 6-0, 6-7(2), 2-6. If you play competitive tennis, you know the feeling...
However, in Miami this week, Warburg has been playing with renewed confidence. Just to qualify for the main draw at the Sony Ericsson Open, he beat two higher-ranked players. First was a 7-6(1), 6-3 victory over Argentina's Juan Pablo Brzezicki, ranked 117. Next came the big win over Australia's Chris Guccione, ranked 68, 7-6(4), 6-2 to get into the main draw.
The local CAP, Warburg reached his career-high ranking last month, and stands at 157 today. But look for that to jump after his upset win over world No. 37 Potito Starace in the first round, 7-6(2), 6-2. He will face Guillermo Canas tomorrow afternoon.
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