5 women players to watch at the U.S. National Indoor in Memphis

Many might be surprised to see Kirsten Flipkens at the top of the draw and the number one seed in Memphis.  But if you look at the strong results she has had of late, you'll see what all the other players will be gunning for this Belgian, this week at the U.S. National Indoor Championships.Whenever people talk about Jamie Hampton, they talk about how athletic she is. She plays an all-court game and is one of the most improved players on the WTA Tour.  Her strong showing at the 2013 Australian Open is a sign that more good things will come in 2013.This rising British player returns to Memphis looking for a title and to keep improving her ranking. She is seeded No. 4 in Memphis and her ranking is up to No. 41 in the world.  She's one to watch in memphisView the list »
Sabine Lisicki looking for a title in Memphis

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Professional tennis invades Memphis for the next nine days as the 2013 U.S. National Indoor Championships hit the Racquet Club of Memphis.

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Memphis has a long tradition of hosting big time tennis and the list of past champions in this event is a who's who of men's and women's tennis.

It's a bit sad that 2013 is the final year the women's event will be played in Memphis, but it appears the men's event will be back for many years to come.

While the women's draw may not be top heavy this year, it is deep and loaded with young talent.
That includes young American players in both the main draw and qualifying.

Two-time and defending champion Sofia Arvidsson of Sweden returns to try and become the event's only three-time champ.

WTA Tour vets Kirsten Flipkens and Sabine Lisicki will also be looking to take this title.

Let's take a look at five players to watch in this year's U.S. National Indoor Championships.

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  • This rising British player returns to Memphis looking for a title and to keep improving her ranking. She is seeded No. 4 in Memphis and her ranking is up to No. 41 in the world.  She's one to watch in memphis
  • Whenever people talk about Jamie Hampton, they talk about how athletic she is. She plays an all-court game and is one of the most improved players on the WTA Tour.  Her strong showing at the 2013 Australian Open is a sign that more good things will come in 2013.
  • Many might be surprised to see Kirsten Flipkens at the top of the draw and the number one seed in Memphis.  But if you look at the strong results she has had of late, you'll see what all the other players will be gunning for this Belgian, this week at the U.S. National Indoor Championships.
  • This German-born player now spends a lot of time in America, so hardcourts are nothing new to her.  She's won WTA titles in the past and this week could be another for this hard-serving players who is seeded No. 3 at the U.S. National Indoor Championships.
  • One can't talk about the women's WTA event in Memphis and not mention Sofia Arvidsson.  A two-time winner of the event and the defending champ, this likeable player from Sweden has many fans in Memphis.She loves this tournament and as the the No. 2 seed, she could find her way back to the finals, but it won't be easy.
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Rick Limpert is a freelance journalist/photographer. He has covered tennis for the last 10 years attending professional, college, and junior tournaments all over North America and Europe. In the last 12 months he has interviewed Roger Federer, Caroline Wozniacki, Maria Sharapova, Mardy Fish,...

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