Belinda Bencic celebrated a remarkable achievement by securing her second WTA title since becoming a mother, as she triumphed over Linda Noskova in the final of the Pan Pacific Open, carving a new chapter in her professional journey. At the age of 28, Bencic has now secured a total of 10 titles on the WTA... Continue Reading →
For the first time, female tennis players on the WTA Tour will be eligible to receive paid maternity leave, signaling a major advancement in the professional sports arena. The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has established a new maternity fund that will allow more than 320 players access to up to 12 months of paid leave.... Continue Reading →
Transgender women who were assigned male at birth and experienced male puberty will no longer be permitted to compete in the R&A's female professional and elite amateur championships beginning in 2025. This decision aligns with recent similar measures taken by the LPGA Tour and other sports governing bodies. The R&A has rolled out a new... Continue Reading →
World number one Aryna Sabalenka has been voted the WTA Player of the Year after an impressive year in 2024, during which she secured a remarkable four titles. This achievement underscores her dominance and strength on the court, solidifying her status as one of the top players in women's tennis today. The Belarusian star began... Continue Reading →
Aryna Sabalenka bounced back from the disappointment of last year's runner-up finish to claim the coveted US Open championship, defeating local favorite Jessica Pegula in a thrilling encounter at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Having missed out on the title to Coco Gauff twelve months prior, Sabalenka redeemed herself with a dramatic 7-5, 7-5 win over Pegula... Continue Reading →
Aryna Sabalenka displayed her tenacity and skill to secure a spot in the US Open final where she will face American Jessica Pegula. Sabalenka (World No 2) produced an outstanding performance, defeating Emma Navarro 6-3, 7-6 (7-2) to advance to her fourth Grand Slam final. Sabalenka, who was last year's runner-up, is now the hot... Continue Reading →
Mirra Andreeva, at just 17 years old, secured her first WTA Tour title at the Iasi Open in Romania. The young Russian's victory came after her compatriot Elina Avanesyan was forced to retire in the final match. Andreeva had been leading 5-7 7-5 4-0 when Avanesyan pulled out of the match close to midnight. Notably,... Continue Reading →
Russian sixth seed Daria Kasatkina emerged victorious in the Eastbourne International final, defeating Leylah Fernandez in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-4. The battle, lasting for one hour and 50 minutes at Devonshire Park, saw Kasatkina secure her seventh WTA title. The decisive match began with Kasatkina taking control of the first set,... Continue Reading →
World No 1 Iga Swiatek breezed through her opening match at Roland Garros, dropping just three games against Leolia Jeanjean, setting the stage for a thrilling second-round encounter against the four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka. Swiatek's dominant performance in Paris saw her effortlessly defeat qualifier Leolia Jeanjean with a commanding score of 6-1, 6-2... Continue Reading →
Coco Gauff, the US Open champion, commenced her 2024 season and began her defense of the Auckland Tennis Classic title on Tuesday with a hard-fought 6-4 6-2 victory over her American compatriot Claire Liu. While showcasing her powerful forehand, Gauff initially struggled to find her rhythm, occasionally over-hitting in the first set. Despite an early... Continue Reading →
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