Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Zheng Qinwen, Madison Keys, and Jelena Ostapenko secured spots in the Italian Open quarter-finals in Rome with wins on Monday

Coco Gauff, the young American tennis sensation, showcased her resilience and skill in the Italian Open, coming from a set down to defeat Spain's Paula Badosa 5-7, 6-4, 6-1. This victory secured her spot in the quarter-finals, highlighting her determination and competitive spirit. In another standout performance, Iga Swiatek, the No 1 seed, secured her... Continue Reading →

Katie Boulter secured a victory against Beatriz Haddad Maia at the Miami Open, while Aryna Sabalenka suffered a defeat

Aryna Sabalenka faced a tough match in the Miami Open, as she was beaten by Anhelina Kalinina in her second match since the tragic passing of her former boyfriend Konstantin Koltso. The emotional strain was evident as Sabalenka experienced a challenging week, with her frustration reaching a peak when she smashed her racquet in disappointment... Continue Reading →

Naomi Osaka opened the Miami Open with a straight-sets win against Elisabetta Cocciaretto, setting up a clash with Elina Svitolina.

Naomi Osaka's confident return from maternity leave continued as she secured a dominant opening-round victory in the Miami Open, defeating Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-3 6-4. The Japanese tennis sensation, who had already captured four Grand Slam titles prior to her hiatus, displayed glimpses of her formidable form, never allowing her opponent a break chance in the... Continue Reading →

How top-level athletes are rewriting pregnancy in sport narrative and forcing governing bodies into action

Abbie Ward, Naomi Osaka and Sophia Popov's empowering pregnancy messages open fresh discussion on maternity policies, while Charley Davison's inspiring story shows anything is possible when it comes to motherhood and elite sport The empowering messages from Abbie Ward and Naomi Osaka are changing the narrative around pregnancy in sport (PA/AP Photo/Getty) If 2022 was... Continue Reading →

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