Monday, 23. March 2015

 

Miami: the draw is out

The main draw for Miami Open, a Premier Mandatory WTA event is out. Kaia faces in the 1st round one of the wild cards Francoise Abanda (CAN, WTA 235).

The first round matches start on Tuesday 24th of March.

Main Draw

 

Thursday, 12. March 2015

 

BNP Paribas Open

Indian Wells USA, 11.03. – 22.03.2015 / Premier

KAIA KANEPI — ONS JABEUR / 130. TUN /

5:7 | 2:6

Kaia lost

Kaia's comment: "My opponent played very confident and successfully today, I think she was helped by the fact she had already had two victorious matches in those conditions. In professional tennis it plays a big part. I had my chances but I didn't use them obviously. I have had always difficulties playing here."

 

Monday, 09. March 2015

 

BNP Paribas Open: Kaia starts against Jabeur

The main draw of BNP Paribas Open which is held in Californian desert was made today and Kaia will play a qualifier Ons Jabeur in the opening match. Match will be held on Thursday. Main draw

 

Sunday, 15. February 2015

 

Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships

Dubai UAE, 15.02. – 21.02.2015 / Premier

KAIA KANEPI — SVETLANA KUZNETSOVA / 27. RUS /

1:4 ret |

Kaia lost

Kaia had to retire due to back injury.

Kaia’s own words: „My back started to hurt yesterday during practice but then the pain went away. Today, after first games it was evident that the pain was back. I did take a medical break but it did not help much and I had to retire. I will stay here for some days and get help from WTA physiotherapists. With strains, usually the best cure is to rest.“

Kaia’s participation in the next tournaments will be decided in the beginning of March.

 

Saturday, 14. February 2015

 

Dubai: Kaia to play Kuznetsova in the opening round

The main draw of Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships was made today and Kaia will play Svetlana Kuznetsova (RUS, WTA 27) in the opening round. Kuznetsova is leading their head-to-head by 2:1. Kaia won their last meeting in Moscow in 2011.

The match is scheduled for tomorrow as the second match at center court. First match starts at 12 local time / 10 Estonian time.

Main draw

 

Saturday, 07. February 2015

 

Fed Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group II

Tallinn Est, 04.02. – 07.02.2015 / Fed Cup

KAIA KANEPI — TADEJA MAJERIC / 234. SLO /

6:2 | 3:0 ret

Kaia won

Kaia won the play off match against Majeric and after singles matches Estonian team has won the whole encounter against Slovenia. This means that Estonian team was promoted to Euro-Africa zone group I for the next year.

Kaia's post match interview in Estonian is here

 

Friday, 06. February 2015

 

Fed Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group II

Tallinn Est, 04.02. – 07.02.2015 / Fed Cup

KAIA KANEPI — OLA ABOU ZEKRY / 477. EGY /

6:0 | 6:1

Kaia won

In the final round-robin rubber Estonian team won against Egipt 2:1 and will play the promotion match against Slovenia tomorrow.

 

Thursday, 05. February 2015

 

Fed Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group II

Tallinn Est, 04.02. – 07.02.2015 / Fed Cup

KAIA KANEPI — CHANELLE SCHEEPERS / 83. RSA /

4:6 | 3:6

Kaia lost

Kaia lost today her singles match against Scheepers and the rubber against South Africa was decided in the doubles match. Kaia and Anett played their first doubles match together and unfortunately Estonian team lost in tight deciding set. So in total Estonia lost the round-robin rubber against South Africa 1:2.

 

Wednesday, 04. February 2015

 

Fed Cup Europe/Africa Zone Group II

Tallinn Est, 04.02. – 07.02.2015 / Fed Cup

KAIA KANEPI — JASMINA TINJIC / 560. BIH /

7:5 | 6:1

Kaia won

After three-week long break due to illness, Kaia is returning to the court to help the Estonian team in Fed Cup Euro-Africa zone group II event in Tallinn. She won her first round-robin match against Jasmina Tinjic (WTA 588, BIH). As Anett Kontaveit won earlier her singles match, the Estonian team won the whole encounter against Bosnia/Herzegovina.

Kaia's post-match interview can be seen here. (in Estonian)

 

Tuesday, 20. January 2015

 

Australian Open

Melbourne AUS, 19.01. – 31.01.2015 / GS

KAIA KANEPI — IRINA FALCONI / 110. USA /

6:2 | 4:6 | 5:7

Kaia lost

 

Saturday, 17. January 2015

 

Melbourne: Kaia to play Falconi in the open in ground

Kaia's first round opponent at Australian Open will be Irina Falconi (USA, WTA 110). Kaia is leading their head-to-head by 1:0.

Main draw is here.

First round matches will start on Monday, 19th of January. Kaia's first round match will most probably be played on Tuesday, 20th of January.

 

Wednesday, 14. January 2015

 

Hobart International

Hobart AUS, 11.01. – 17.01.2015 / International

KAIA KANEPI — CAMILA GIORGI / 35. ITA /

w | o |

Kaia lost

Kaia has pulled out of the tournament.

Kaia's comment: "Tasmanian weather changes quickly and the rain with heavy wind gusts have left mark on many players health who come from warmer conditions. I shall rest a few days and next up is awaited 1st Grand Slam of the year Australian Open".

Kaia faces first Irina Falconi at the 1st Grand Slam of the year.

Draw can be found here. Matches will resume on Monday 19.01 and Kaia's draw side plays on Tuesday.

 

Sunday, 11. January 2015

 

Hobart International

Hobart AUS, 11.01. – 17.01.2015 / International

KAIA KANEPI — MONICA PUIG / 59. PUR /

6:4 | 6:1

Kaia won

Kaia won 1st round at a new tournament.

Kaia's thoughts after the match: "Mentally it was a bit tough to start a new tournament after such short pause and also I didn't feel very sharp physically. In Brisbane matches were held under the roof and here I played outside in the sun. Everything felt a bit bright and unusual, regardless I managed to play decent tennis. I am glad about the win and also the fact that I can play here more.

Those who missed the match you can re-watch it here.

 

Thursday, 08. January 2015

 

Brisbane International

Brisbane AUS, 04.01. – 10.01.2015 / Premier

KAIA KANEPI — ANA IVANOVIC / 7. SRB /

6:4 | 4:6 | 3:6

Kaia lost

Kaia lost after very competitive battle in three sets 6:4, 4:6, 3:6.

Kaia’s own words: „I played very well in the beginning, I was reading her shots well, played bravely and she made more mistakes. The match leveled in the end of the first set. In the second set my service % dropped and it got difficult. The decider was very competitive. I regret losing one of my service games when being ahead 30:0. Still, I tried to fight till the end as the match is not won before the final point is won. In overall, I am quite satisfied with my current form and I hope to get some good matches in Hobart.”

Next up will be WTA international level event in Hobart starting on Sunday, 11th of January. First round opponent will be Monica Puig (WTA 59, PUR).

 

Wednesday, 07. January 2015

 

Brisbane International

Brisbane AUS, 04.01. – 10.01.2015 / Premier

KAIA KANEPI — MADISON BRENGLE / 91. USA /

6:3 | 7:6(3)

Kaia won

Kaia won in two sets and reached again Quater Finals of this tournament where she plays 2nd seeded Serb Ana Ivanovic. Match will be held on Pat Rafter Arena at 19:00 local time (11:00 Estonian time) on Thursday 8.01.

An interview with Kaia after her win is here

 

Sunday, 04. January 2015

 

Brisbane International

Brisbane AUS, 04.01. – 10.01.2015 / Premier

KAIA KANEPI — ANDREA PETKOVIC / 13. GER /

6:4 | 5:7 | 6:4

Kaia won

Kaia won intriguing match that lasted nearly 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Kaia in own words: " I went to play without any pressure. I hoped to get a good match in the beginning of this new season to get my feet going. At start it felt that neither of us got into the rhythm but since the middle of the first set things got better for both of us. This match was like any other match where one player played better at some point and on other times another player played better. Generally speaking I think it was a good match - win or loss is matter of small things as it was rather equal performance from both sides".

The best moments of the match can be seen here.

Next up wll be Madison Brengle (USA, WTA 91) and the match will be played most probably on Wednesday.

 

Saturday, 03. January 2015

 

Brisbane: Kaia to play Petkovic in the opening round

The main draw of Brisbane International was made today and Kaia will meet the 5th seed Andrea Petkovic (WTA 13, GER) in the opening round. Kaia is leading their head-to-head by 2:0 and the last encounter was thee years ago in the same tournament. Head-to-head

The match will be played on Sunday as the second match starting after 13:00 local time / 5:00 Estonian time.

Main draw

 

Saturday, 27. December 2014

© Madis Kallas © Open GDF SUEZ de Biarritz
 

Kaia starts her new season in Brisbane

Kaia travelled to Australia to start her new season in WTA Premier level tournament Brisbane International. The tournament starts on Sunday January 4th. Next up will be Hobart International event and the first Grand Slam event of the year, the Australian Open, starting January 19th.

Kaia finished the 2014 season ranked 52 in the WTA singles ranking. She participated in 22 tournaments, won in total 28 matches and lost 21 encounters. Her highlights of the year were reaching to the fourth round at US Open and winning ITF $100 000 event in France. All results of the 2014 season are here

Kaia was awarded as the best female tennis player in Estonia in 2014 by Estonian Tennis Federation. Kaia has commented her 2014 season and preparation for 2015 in her Facebook Fan page and in Estonian press (in Estonian):

ERR 17.11.2014

Postimees 18.11.2014

Delfi 30.11.2014

 

Tuesday, 07. October 2014

 

Generali Ladies Linz

Linz AUT, 06.10. – 12.10.2014 / International

KAIA KANEPI — MAGDALENA RYBARIKOVA / 48. SVK /

4:6 | 7:5 | 2:6

Kaia lost

Kaia lost in a tough battle and due to lower back injury is forced to withdraw from the last tournament of this season in Luxembourg.

Kaia's own words: "I tried to mix things up today with slices and net approaches.I did not feel comfortable today and tried to find my game. My back started to trouble me in the end of the first set and it affected the whole match. I have to withdraw from Luxembourg and come home to find out more about the injury".

 

Sunday, 05. October 2014

 

Linz: Kaia to play Rybarikova in the opening round

The main draw for WTA international event in Linz was made today and Kaia's first round opponent will be Magdalena Rybarikova (SVK, WTA 48)