Indian Wells, California – The BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California gets underway today with the women’s first round. Amongst the many standouts, American hopeful Melanie Oudin aims to step up, give home tennis fans something to cheer about as she did when she roused the nation at the 2009 US Open.

Quebec City, Canada – Four Americans have made it into the Bell Challenge quarterfinals for the first time in three and a half years at a Sony Ericsson WTA Tour event. Melanie Oudin and Bethanie Mattek Sands hope to continue to thrive in Canada and, arguably, they are the best hope for an American to win the title this weekend.

Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida – American teenager and rising tennis sensation, Melanie Oudin is gearing up for a second round clash against Shuai Peng of China. Oudin advanced into the second round with a solid 7-5, 6-2 win over Rossana de los Rios in the first round. Peng advanced over Kai-Chen Chang of Taipei, 6-4, 6-2.

Memphis, USA – Melanie Oudin continues to roll in Memphis, reaching the quarters on the back of solid wins. She will be looking to book her spot in the semis at the expense of Sofia Arvidsson today. Elsewhere, Kaia Kanepi will aim to continue her good form in Memphis against Petra Kvitova.