A tour veteran, Nathalie Dechy is one of my favorite players to photograph. She’s always in peak physical condition. She plays every match with passion and poise. And her movement around the court has a fluidity and a flare that’s fun to watch. Her singles ranking has been slipping as of late. But I’m happy that she’s tasted renewed success in doubles with her partner Vera Zvonareva.

Now that I’m back from covering the Amelia Island Championships, it’s time to Kick off the Family Circle Cup. Keep checking back for more images of this GREAT tournament!