2 years, 9 months ago

Ash Barty: A short but glittering tennis career

April 2010 - Ash Barty turns professional at just 14-years-old, playing in an ITF Women's Circuit tournament in her hometown of Ipswich June 2011 - Wins the girls' singles title at Wimbledon - her first junior grand slam January 2012 - Debuts in her first professional grand slam at just 16 as a wildcard at the Australian Open January 2013 - Handed another wildcard at the Australian Open February 2013 - First WTA Tour win at the Malaysian Open May 2013 - Wins first grand slam match at French Open June 2013 - Wins first WTA title in the doubles with Casey Dellacqua at the Birmingham Open September 2014 - Takes hiatus from professional tennis because she wanted to be a 'normal teenage girl and have some normal experiences' July 2015 - Signs with the Brisbane Heat to play in the inaugural Women's Big Bash League February 2016 - Announces her return to tennis following the competion of the WBBL season February 2017 - Wins first WTA title at the Malaysian Open January 2018 - Earns first grand slam seeding of her career as no.18 at the Australian Open September 2018 - Wins first grand slam title in the doubles at the US Open alongside Coco Vandeweghe June 2019 - Wins first grand slam singles title at the French Open - the first Australian to win at Roland Garros since Margaret Court in 1973 June 2019 - Becomes the first Australian woman to be world no.1 since Evonne Goolagong August 2020 - Takes 11-month hiatus from tennis due to Covid pandemic July 2021 - Wins first Wimbledon title, the first Australian woman since Goolagong in 1980 July 2021 - Wins bronze medal at the Olympic Games in Tokyo in mixed doubles alongside John Peers August 2021 - pulls out of the remainder of the season to focus on Aus Open January 2022 - Wins maiden Australian Open title, becoming the eighth woman to win on three different surfaces March 2022 - Retires from tennis

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Aryna Sabalenka wins first WTA Player of the Year award after clinching two Grand Slams

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5 months, 1 week ago

Ash Barty plays exhibition doubles match at Wimbledon but happy to stay retired

The Hindu

Ash Barty was searching for a thesaurus after her exhibition doubles match at Wimbledon on July 10. '” Barty played an invitation doubles match on Centre Court three years to the day after she beat Karolina Pliskova for the Wimbledon title. I don't know whether I'm right, wrong or indifferent, but I'm enjoying it as well.” The 28-year-old Barty said …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ash Barty plays exhibition doubles match at Wimbledon but happy to stay retired

Hindustan Times

Ash Barty was searching for a thesaurus after her exhibition doubles match at Wimbledon on Wednesday. Australia's Ashleigh Barty during her ladies invitational doubles match with Australia's Casey Dellacqua against Germany's Andrea Petkovic and Slovakia's Magdalena Rybarikova A three-time Grand Slam singles champion, Barty retired just over two years ago at the age of 25. “Anyone have a thesaurus for …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Ash Barty plays exhibition doubles match at Wimbledon but happy to stay retired

Associated Press

LONDON — Ash Barty was searching for a thesaurus after her exhibition doubles match at Wimbledon on Wednesday. “Anyone have a thesaurus for a word that I can use for ‘no?’” Barty played an invitation doubles match on Centre Court three years to the day after she beat Karolina Pliskova for the Wimbledon title. I don’t know whether I’m right, …

6 months ago

Ash Barty to return to Wimbledon court for exhibition doubles tournament

ABC

Retired Australian tennis great Ash Barty is set to return to the scene of one of her greatest accomplishments when she takes part in an exhibition doubles match at Wimbledon. The 2021 Wimbledon singles champ hasn't played on the grass courts of Wimbledon since she defeated Karolína Plíšková in three sets in the final three years ago, and has largely …

10 months, 3 weeks ago

On this day in 2020: Sofia Kenin wins Australian Open women’s singles title

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

WTA Rankings: Sabalenka stays second after Australian Open title defence, Zheng makes Top 10 debut

The Hindu

Here is all you need to know about the latest WTA Rankings released on January 29, 2024. Aryna Sabalenka stayed second in the latest WTA Rankings released on Monday after successfully defending her Australian Open title. Zheng, who joined Li Na as the only Chinese woman to reach the Australian Open final, jumped eight spots to make her Top 10 …

1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Swiatek is top seed, 2022 champ Rybakina is 3rd, Gauff is 7th and Venus returns

Associated Press

WIMBLEDON, England — Here are some of the women to watch at Wimbledon, which begins at the All England Club on Monday: Seeded: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Poland Age: 22 2023 Record: 37-6 2023 Titles: 3 Career Titles: 14 Grand Slam Titles: 4 — French Open, U.S. Open Last 5 Wimbledons: 2022-Lost in 3rd Round, 2021-4th, 2019-1st, 2018-Did Not …

1 year, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Ash Barty brings winner’s trophy to Rod Laver Arena before Rybakina vs Sabalenka final

The Hindu

Ash Barty, last year’s Australian Open champion, brought the winner’s trophy, the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup, to the Rod Laver Arena before the women’s singles final between Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka in Melbourne on Saturday. Listen to the crowd 🙌@ashbarty delivers the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup ahead of the women's singles final.#AusOpen • #AO2023pic.twitter.com/5hqEg4GI2H — #AusOpen January 28, 2023 …

1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Victoria Azarenka Eases Past Jessica Pegula to Reach Semis

News 18

Victoria Azarenka displayed the same confident brand of hard-hitting baseline tennis that carried her to two Australian Open titles and the No. Now 33 and a mother, she walked out into Rod Laver Arena wearing a jersey from her 7-year-old son’s favourite soccer team, Paris Saint-Germain, Azarenka delivered big shot after big shot, raced to a 3-0 lead in 12 …

1 year, 11 months ago

AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2023: Swiatek is No. 1; Gauff seeks 1st Slam

Associated Press

Top women to watch at the Australian Open, which begins at Melbourne Park on Monday morning : ___ IGA SWIATEK Ranked: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Poland Age: 21 2022 Record: 67-9 2022 Titles: 8 Career Titles: 11 Grand Slam Titles: 3 — French Open, U.S. Open Last 5 Australian Opens: 2022-Lost in Semifinals, 2021-Lost in 4th Round, 2020-4th, 2019-2nd, …

1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open no-show fuels fears for Osaka’s tennis future

Live Mint

Naomi Osaka has not played a tennis match since September and her withdrawal from next week's Australian Open has raised concerns that the former world number one may never appear on court again. Osaka's social media accounts have stayed silent since Tennis Australia tweeted on Sunday that the two-time Melbourne champion would miss the first Grand Slam of the year, …

2 years, 3 months ago

At US Open, Marino ‘grateful’ after anxiety, burnout hiatus

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Back in 2011, when Rebecca Marino was just 20, everything seemed to come so easily to her on a tennis court. At the U.S. Open on Friday, for the first time since then, Marino will participate in the third round of a Grand Slam tournament, marking the high point so far of her comeback from a five-year …

2 years, 5 months ago

Barty does not regret retirement, has no plans to become pro golfer

Hindustan Times

Former world number one Ash Barty has no regrets about retiring from tennis in March aged 25 and also does not plan to start playing golf professionally, ending speculation that she would now focus her career on that sport. Former tennis player Ashleigh Barty during a celebrity fourball Barty sent shockwaves around the tennis world when she unexpectedly announced her …

2 years, 8 months ago

Ashleigh Barty Decides to Play in Global Golf Event After Tennis Retirement

The Quint

"I'm excited to be part of the Icons Series and I hope through my participation in the series that we can encourage more women and girls to participate in golf around the world. Joining Barty in the rest of the world team will be England football captain Harry Kane and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, while the USA line-up features …

2 years, 8 months ago

Ashleigh Barty swings back into action, trades tennis for golf

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The 25-year-old Australian has been included in Ernie Els’ Rest of the World team for the Icons Series event at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey, on 30 June and 1 July. She has reportedly lowered her golf handicap to 4 and is continuing a versatile approach to sports, which included her briefly pursuing a professional cricket …

2 years, 8 months ago

Ash Barty swings back into action, trades tennis for golf

Hindustan Times

Ash Barty has signed on to play in an international golf exhibition just weeks after retiring from tennis while ranked No. Ash Barty The 25-year-old Australian has been included in Ernie Els' Rest of the World team for the Icons Series event at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City, New Jersey, on June 30 and July 1. Icon Series …

2 years, 8 months ago

Tennis champion Ash Barty signs up for global celebrity series

The Hindu

Former tennis world number one Ash Barty has added fuel to speculation that her post-retirement sporting career will focus on golf by signing up for a series of exhibition tournaments featuring 23 other celebrities from the world of sport. Barty, who retired at the age of 25 last month, will represent a rest of the world team captained by Ernie …

2 years, 8 months ago

Why Ashleigh Barty is a rarity in a rare set

Hindustan Times

For Ashleigh Barty, left-field choices were no big deal. The affable Australian has finished the past three years as the top player in the world, a rare feat in this era of women’s tennis, which has resembled a carousel over the past decade. Retiring young Since the Women’s Tennis Association rankings were introduced in 1975, only 14 players have finished …

2 years, 8 months ago

Why Ashleigh Barty is a rarity in a rare set

Hindustan Times

For Ashleigh Barty, left-field choices were no big deal. The affable Australian has finished the past three years as the top player in the world, a rare feat in this era of women’s tennis, which has resembled a carousel over the past decade. HT Image Retiring young Since the Women’s Tennis Association rankings were introduced in 1975, only 14 players …

2 years, 9 months ago

That’ll do: Barty signs off on tennis at 25, ranked No. 1

Associated Press

BRISBANE, Australia — Ash Barty signaled the end of the photo opportunities at her retirement news conference in her typically low-fuss, matter-of-fact style: “Righto, that’ll do.” A day after revealing in a video posted on social media that she was quitting the women’s tennis tour after spending the last two years atop the rankings, and winning two of the last …

2 years, 9 months ago

Ash Barty looks forward to family time, helping Indigenous community

The Hindu

Ash Barty said on Thursday there was no perfect time to bow out of tennis but that claiming the Australian Open championship in front of home fans was the ideal finish to her career. Speaking to reporters in Brisbane a day after announcing her shock decision to retire, three-times Grand Slam winner Barty said she had no regrets about walking …

2 years, 9 months ago

Ashleigh Barty: Down-to-Earth Star of Many Sporting Talents

News 18

Multi-talented Ashleigh Barty excels at so many sports that she has played professional cricket and even won a golf tournament, but it was in tennis where she rose to become the best in the world. She leaves the sport having been world number one for more than two years and with three Grand Slam singles titles, having also won the …

2 years, 9 months ago

Top-ranked Barty retires at 25, goes out on her own terms

Associated Press

BRISBANE, Australia — Ash Barty did things on her own terms as she won three Grand Slam singles titles and spent more than two consecutive years at No. “It’s the first time I’ve actually said it out loud and, yeah, it’s hard to say,” Barty said during an informal interview with her former doubles partner, Casey Dellacqua. “When you work …

2 years, 9 months ago

Ash Barty retires: The clues hiding in plain sight - Australian Open champion was planning to quit

Daily Mail

Ash Barty had been planning to retire for more than a year before she shocked the world by stepping away from tennis at just 25. Ash Barty had plans in motion to sensationally retire from tennis aged 25 dating as far back as the beginning of last year The Queenslander sensationally announced through a video posted to her Instagram account …

2 years, 9 months ago

Ashleigh Barty announces retirement from tennis

The Hindu

Australia's world number one Ash Barty has retired at the age of 25 and at the peak of her game, citing the fulfilment of her tennis goals and fatigue with life on the Tour. Be happy and enjoy your life to the max xo [email protected]/WbX7kXnJ1l — Simona Halep March 23, 2022 American tennis player Madison Keys said: "An incredible tennis …

2 years, 9 months ago

Three-time Grand Slam winner Ash Barty retires from tennis at age 25

India TV News

Highlights She won Australian Open for her third Grand Slam singles title. Saying it was time to “chase other dreams,” Barty said she no longer feels compelled to do what she knows is required to be the best she can be at tennis. “It's the first time I've actually said it out loud and, yeah, it's hard to say,” Barty …

2 years, 9 months ago

Women’s tennis: World No.1 Ash Barty announces shock retirement

Al Jazeera

The Australian won 15 titles, including the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the French Open and was the sport’s top player for 121 weeks. “Ash Barty, the person, has so many dreams she wants to chase after that don’t necessarily involve travelling the world, being away from my family, being away from my home, which is where I’ve always wanted to …

2 years, 9 months ago

World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty retires from professional tennis at 25: ‘I want to chase after some other dreams’

New York Times

Ashleigh Barty is retiring from professional tennis, she announced in a post on Instagram. Barty is a three-time Grand Slam champion, winning titles at the 2019 French Open, the 2021 Wimbledon and the Australian Open earlier this year. Following her announcement, tennis players around the world reacted to Barty retiring, including Andy Murray, Simona Halep, Madison Keys, Karolina Pliskova and …

2 years, 9 months ago

Column: Rising stars in women's tennis find a bumpy ride

LA Times

Emma Raducanu set a modest goal at the start of her 2021 tennis season: win one round in the main draw of a Grand Slam event. American Sofia Kenin was 21 when she won the Australian Open in 2020 and lost in the French Open final but she hasn’t gone past the fourth round of a Slam since. Paula Badosa …

2 years, 10 months ago

Weekly Digest (January 24-30): Nadal and Barty shine in Melbourne

The Hindu

From Rafael Nadal's record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title to Ashleigh Barty becoming the first Australian player to win the Australian Open in 44 years, here are the top sporting headlines from the week gone by. TENNIS Rafal Nadal clinched a record 21st Grand Slam title as he made a stunning comeback to defeat Daniil Medvedev 2-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 …

2 years, 10 months ago

Ash Barty and Novak Djokovic Keep No.1 Ranking; Danielle Collins into Top 10

News 18

Newly crowned Australian Open women’s singles champion Ash Barty has maintained her more than two-year grip on the number one ranking after winning her third major title with a straight sets victory over Danielle Collins on Saturday. Barty, winner of the French Open in 2019 and Wimbledon the following year, has extended her ranking points lead over incumbent No.2 Aryna …

2 years, 10 months ago

Ashleigh Barty and Novak Djokovic keep No 1 tennis ranking; Danielle Collins into top 10

Firstpost

In the men’s rankings, Italy’s Matteo Berrettini is the only mover inside the top ten, climbing to a new career high of No 6. Newly crowned Australian Open women’s singles champion Ash Barty has maintained her more than two-year grip on the number one ranking after winning her third major title with a straight sets victory over Danielle Collins on …

2 years, 10 months ago

Barty took no chances on way to Australian Open triumph

The Hindu

As Ash Barty was making her drought-breaking run at the Australian Open, the talent of her rivals was not her only concern. "We didn't leave," she told a small group of reporters after her 6-3, 7-6 final win over Danielle Collins. "It’s been a really incredible two weeks of built-up emotion, in a really good way. With French Open and …

2 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Ashleigh Barty 'Humbled' After Joining Tennis Royalty

News 18

Ashleigh Barty says she feels “humbled” to have joined tennis royalty’s most exclusive club with a Grand Slam crown on three different surfaces, but vowed: “There’s still work to be done.” The 25-year-old achieved the feat by becoming the Australian Open’s first home champion in 44 years when she came from 1-5 down in the second set of Saturday’s final …

2 years, 10 months ago

Barty and Djokovic keep No. 1 ranking, Collins in top 10

The Hindu

Newly crowned Australian Open women’s singles champion Ash Barty has maintained her more than two-year grip on the No. Poland’s Iga Swiatek moves up five places into fourth after making her first major semifinal outside of a clay court, while 28-year-old Collins jumps up 20 places to be in the top 10 for the first time after an impressive run …

2 years, 10 months ago

Barty wins drought-breaking Australian Open women’s title

Associated Press

MELBOURNE, Australia — Ash Barty really didn’t know how to react to this drought-breaking triumph. She recovered from 5-1 down in the second set to beat Collins 6-3, 7-6 in the final on Saturday night, becoming the first Australian to win the Australian Open women’s singles championship since Chris O’Neil in 1978. “I didn’t quite know what to do or …

2 years, 10 months ago

Barty time as Australia end a 44-year wait at the Australian Open

Hindustan Times

Throughout the last fortnight as she went about mesmerising her home fans at this Australian Open, Ashleigh Barty wouldn’t give away a drop of emotion. Ash Barty of Australia holds the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup aloft after defeating Danielle Collins of the U.S., in the women's singles final at the Australian Open tennis championships. However, as Barty struck a forehand …

2 years, 10 months ago

Ash Barty says 'dream come true' to win Australian Open

The Hindu

World number one Ashleigh Barty said her dream came true after she ended Australia's 44-year wait for a home winner at the Australian Open by beating American Danielle Collins 6-3, 7-6 in the final on Saturday. Barty staved off a fightback from Collins to pick up her third Grand Slam title, thus becoming the first Australian to win the event …

2 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2022, Women's Singles Final Highlights: Ash Barty Beats Danielle Collins to Win Title

News 18

Australian Open 2022, Women’s Singles Final Highlights: Ashleigh Barty ends a 44-year long wait to become the first Australian women’s singles champion in Melbourne since 1978. Danielle Collins faces a daunting task in the Australian Open final on Saturday against a world number one who is aiming to become the first homegrown women’s champion in 44 years, backed by a …

2 years, 10 months ago

Battling Ash Barty Breaks 44-year Hoodoo to Win Australian Open

News 18

An imperious Ashleigh Barty became the first Australian to win her home Grand Slam in 44 years Saturday, halting the charge of fearless American Danielle Collins in straight sets. The world number one was 5-1 down in the second set but came storming back to win on a tiebreak and sweep past the 27th seed 6-3, 7-6 to be crowned …

2 years, 10 months ago

Ash Barty beats Danielle Collins to claim maiden Australian Open title

Hindustan Times

World number one Ashleigh Barty eased past America's Danielle Collins on Saturday with a straight-set victory to lift her maiden Australian Open title and third Grand Slam trophy at the Rod Laver Arena. She won 6-3, 7-6 in one hour and 15 minutes in Melbourne to become the first Australian woman in 44 years to win a Grand Slam title …

2 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open: Former Cricketer Ash Barty To Face Danielle Collins In Women's Final

ABP News

Melbourne, Jan 27 Ash Barty ended a 42-year drought just by reaching the Australian Open final. The top-ranked Barty, who beat Madison Keys 6-1 6-3, needs one more victory to be the first Australian woman to win her home Grand Slam title since 1978. Barty is the first Australian since Wendy Turnbull in 1980 to reach the women's singles final …

2 years, 10 months ago

Ashleigh Barty ends 44-year wait for home Australian Open winner with victory over Danielle Collins

The Telegraph

The world No 1 for more than two years, Barty had come into this event as the top seed and bookies’ favourite, but there was always the chance that the enormous pressure of expectation – which had overcome her here in the last couple of seasons – would trip her up again. To be a very small part of an …

2 years, 10 months ago

A Modern Day Australian Icon, Ashleigh Barty a Throwback to Golden Generation

News 18

When Evonne Goolagong Cawley first set eyes on Ash Barty in Melbourne, she was mesmerised. Seven-time Grand Slam champion Goolagong Cawley will be watching her friend play in the Australian Open final against Danielle Collins on Saturday from her lounge room in Queensland. Similarly to Barty’s run to last year’s Wimbledon final, Goolagong Cawley has decided not to speak until …

2 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Chasing history, Barty faces Collins in women's singles final

India TV News

Highlights Barty aims to become the first Australian woman in 44 years to win the Australian Open Collins has only beaten Barty once in four matches, a year ago at an Australian Open tune-up event Barty defeated USA's Madison Keys in the semifinal in a lop-sided affair After losing to Ash Barty in the semifinals, Madison Keys decided to give …

2 years, 10 months ago

Ash Barty’s childhood dream comes true with Australian Open final

The Independent

2 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open: Ashleigh Barty Wary of 'Exceptional' Madison Keys, Danielle Collins Ready for 'Strong' Iga Swiatek

News 18

Ashleigh Barty is wary of “exceptional athlete” Madison Keys but the resurgent American knows she will need more than supreme fitness to outsmart the top seed and make the Australian Open final. As well as “problem-solving” her way out of tricky moments, Barty has developed an exceptional all-court game which beaten quarter-final opponent Jessica Pegula said “picks you apart”. “A …

2 years, 10 months ago

Australian Open 2022, Day 9, Tennis Highlights: Rafael Nadal, Ash Barty Enter Semis; Krejcikova, Sania Mirza Knocked Out

News 18

Australian Open 2022, Day 9, Tennis Highlights: A resurgent Madison Keys reached her first Australian Open semi-final since 2015 with another big upset to down French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova on Tuesday. French Open champion Krejcikova swept past two-time Melbourne champion Victoria Azarenka 6-2, 6-2 to set up a last-eight meeting with unseeded American Madison Keys. French Open champion Krejcikova …

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India Today

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The Hindu

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Aryna Sabalenka claims maiden WTA Player of the Year award

The Hindu

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Hindustan Times

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Aryna Sabalenka wins the WTA Player of the Year award and Emma Navarro is picked as Most Improved

Associated Press

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India Today

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Tennis, led by Coco Gauff, dominates highest-paid female athletes list for 2024, as per Sportico

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Tennis continues to dominate the highest-paid female athletes list for 2024 by Spotico, with young star Coco Gauff leading the charge. Coco Gauff: $30.4 million Prize money: $9.4 million | Endorsements: $21 million 2. Naomi Osaka: $15.9 million Prize money: $870,000 | Endorsements: $15 million 7. Simone Biles: $11.1 million Prize money: $135,000 | Endorsements: $11 million 10. Elena Rybakina: …

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Coco Gauff highest-paid female athlete in 2024 with USD 30.4 million earnings; 4 tennis players in top-5

Hindustan Times

Tennis continues to dominate the list of highest earners in female sports, with as many as nine of the fifteen highest earners in women’s sports coming from that field, as per sports business analysts Sportico. In a list consisting of names lower down such as WNBA rookie and potential face of the league Caitlin Clark and Team USA Olympics star …

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Caitlin Clark debuts in Sportico’s highest-paid female athletes list while Coco Gauff is at No. 1 for second year in a row

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Caitlin Clark debuts in Sportico’s highest-paid female athletes list while Coco Gauff is at No. 1 for second year in a row

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CNN — Basketball sensation Caitlin Clark has featured on the list of the highest-paid female athletes for the first time while Coco Gauff tops the standings for the second year in a row, according to Sportico’s 2024 rankings. The US tennis sensation had a successful year both on and off the court – reflected in Gauff’s $30.4 million earnings for …

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Djokovic to begin bid for 25th Grand Slam crown in Brisbane

The Hindu

Novak Djokovic will begin his 2025 season and bid for an 11th Australian Open title at the Brisbane International, it was announced on Wednesday, with the Serbian superstar now coached by Andy Murray. The 37-year-old is targeting a record 25th Grand Slam crown after failing to add to the total during a frustrating 2024, although he did win Olympic singles …

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Fountain Valley girls’ tennis makes program history at CIF Individuals

LA Times

Athletes at any level often talk about leaving a legacy. Fountain Valley High School senior Katelyn Nguyen may have played her final competitive tennis match Wednesday morning at the Biszantz Family Tennis Center. Barons coach Harshul Patel said Nguyen and junior partner Kendra Ly were the first doubles team in program history to advance to the round of 16 at …

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Exclusive: 'I just want to really enjoy my first Grand Slam', says Nishesh Basavareddy on upcoming Australian Open debut

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In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost, budding Indian-American tennis star Nishesh Basavareddy opens up on qualifying for the main draw of the Australian Open, which inspired him to pick up a tennis racquet and more. After featuring in the qualifiers of the US Open earlier this year, Indian-American tennis player Nishesh Basavareddy will be gearing up for his Grand Slam …

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Indian sports wrap, November 30: Pranavi Urs tied in third place after round two in Malaga

The Hindu

GOLF Pranavi Tied-third in Spain Pranavi Urs added a solid 3-under 69 to her first round of 6-under 66 to be tied third after the second round at the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España. -Kamesh Srinivasan Nagal, Vaishnavi secure singles titles at PSPB Inter-Unit meet Women’s champion Vaishnavi Adkar receives the trophy after winning the PSPB inter-unit tennis …

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Simona Halep cries double standards after ITIA slaps Iga Swiatek with one-month ban for failing dope test

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While world No 2 Swiatek will be free to play in a matter of days, with a majority of her one-month ban having been covered in provisional suspension, Halep had been slapped with a four-year ban by the ITIA that was later reduced to nine months following the CAS’ intervention. Former Wimbledon and French Open champion Simona Halep had been …

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Indian sports wrap, November 27: Samriti Punyani upsets Saily Thakkar in AITA ranking tournament quarters

The Hindu

TENNIS AITA ranking tennis tournament: Samriti Punyani upsets second seed Saily Thakkar in quarters Samriti Punyani knocked out the second seed Saily Thakkar 6-3, 6-4 in the women’s quarterfinals of the HPCL-Mittal Rs.200,000 AITA ranking tennis tournament at the CLTA Complex on Wednesday. -Kamesh Srinivasan HOCKEY Sub-Junior Women National C’ship: Chhattisgarh, TN, UP, MP among winners on day 2 Chhattisgarh …

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Dual gender Australian Open set to start amid criticism from players and PGA officials

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ATP & WTA Finals – Sinner Outclasses the Elite Club While Gauff Creates History

The Hindu

“The gulf between Sinner and everyone else in this tournament is a pretty big body of water.” — Jim Courier, former world No. I would have said, arguably, maybe his first serve is better — but not today.” Young guns: Sinner, lanky and wiry-strong at slightly over 6’3”, surpassed Fritz with an overall service rating of 323 to 288. | …

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25 greatest tennis players of all time - which two female stars rank above Roger Federer and where does retiring Rafael Nadal finish up?

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25 greatest tennis players of all time - which two female stars rank above Roger Federer and where does retiring Rafael Nadal finish up?

Daily Mail

As the dust settles on Rafael Nadal’s retirement, the question arises: where does the great Spaniard rank among the best players of all time? VENUS WILLIAMS Years active: 1994-present Grand Slam singles titles: 7 Tour titles: 49 Weeks as world No1: 11 Only her sister prevented her finishing far higher up this list. MARTINA NAVRATILOVA Years active: 1974-2006 Grand Slam …

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World No. 1 Sabalenka aims to emulate Serena-like dominance in the power game

The Hindu

A sparkling 2024 in which Aryna Sabalenka swept the hardcourt Grand Slams and clinched the year-end world number one ranking has left the powerful Belarusian dreaming of dominating the women’s game as Serena Williams did for so long. “I always wanted to dominate the tour like Serena did like Iga was able to do for so long,” Sabalenka told Arab …

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Gauff's Finals title caps a big turnaround in fortunes

China Daily

Coco Gauff of the US kisses the trophy after beating China's Zheng Qinwen in the championship match of the WTA Finals at the King Saud University Indoor Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. After defeating both the No 1 and No 2-ranked women — Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek — earlier in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Gauff got past Olympic …

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WTA year-end rankings 2024 confirmed: Aryna Sabalenka finishes as No.1, Qinwen Zheng enters top 5

India TV News

Aryna Sabalenka finished as the world's No.1 female tennis player in the updated WTA year-end rankings 2024 on Monday. Despite failing to reach the final of the WTA Finals, the star Belarusian clinched the Australian Open and US Open titles in 2024 to snatch the world No.1 crown from Iga Swiatek. Meanwhile, the Chinese youngster Qinwen Zheng entered the top …

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Gauff rides highs and lows to win first WTA Finals trophy

China Daily

Coco Gauff of the US celebrates with the trophy after winning the women's singles final against China's Zheng Qinwen at King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nov 9, 2024. American Coco Gauff had a bitterly disappointing summer, but on Saturday the youngster was able to celebrate lifting her first WTA Finals trophy, regaining her confidence after a string …

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Gauff rides highs and lows to win first WTA Finals trophy

China Daily

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Setting a gold standard

China Daily

China's Zheng Qinwen winds up a return shot to Coco Gauff of the United States during the singles championship match of the WTA Finals at the King Saud University Indoor Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Saturday. As inconsolable as she looked when receiving the runner-up plate at the King Saud University Indoor Arena, Zheng has every reason to be …

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Setting a gold standard

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Building top rivalry and fresh momentum in women’s tennis

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: In the middle of her title-winning run at the WTA Wuhan Open last month with the then world No.1 Iga Swiatek away on her coaching reboot, Aryna Sabalenka underlined a “much-needed”” occurrence in women’s tennis. “Having this rivalry with Iga,” the Belarusian said, “is something big for tennis and something much-needed, I would say, in women’s tennis.” For the …

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Coco Gauff’s WTA Finals title ends her season with a $4.8 million check and a big turnaround

Associated Press

Coco Gauff pays attention to what people say about her online and occasionally takes pleasure in clapping back, so it should not be a surprise that she took to social media to type out a message after wrapping up 2024 by winning the WTA Finals and the $4.8 million check that came with it. 1 and 2 — Aryna Sabalenka …

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Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

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Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

Deccan Chronicle

Riyadh: Coco Gauff won the WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in the final. Zheng was looking to complete a season in which she reached a grand slam final for the first time at the Australian Open and delivered China's first Olympic tennis singles gold medal. Gauff beat Sabalenka …

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WTA Finals: Gauff beats Zheng to clinch title, becomes youngest champion since Sharapova

The Hindu

Coco Gauff beat China’s Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in a three-hour battle on Saturday to become the youngest player to win the WTA Finals since Maria Sharapova in 2004 and the first American champion since Serena Williams 10 years ago. Olympic gold medallist Zheng, seeded seventh and making her WTA Finals debut, won the first set in just under …

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Coco Gauff makes WTA Finals history with victory over Zheng Qinwen in title clash

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Coco Gauff makes WTA Finals history with victory over Zheng Qinwen in title clash

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Gauff rallied back from 3-6, 1-3 down, and erased a one-break deficit twice in the decider, to overcome Zheng in three hours and four minutes – the second-longest WTA final in 2024. Reuters image Coco Gauff became the youngest player to win the WTA Finals title in 20 years with a gruelling 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 victory over Olympic champion Zheng …

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Coco Gauff beats Zheng Qinwen to become youngest to win WTA Finals in a thriller

India Today

Coco Gauff made history on Saturday, becoming the youngest player in 20 years to win the WTA Finals after a thrilling three-set victory over China’s Zheng Qinwen. Gauff fought back to win 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in a match that lasted three hours, making her the first American to claim the title since Serena Williams in 2013. Coco Gauff creates history …

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Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

New Indian Express

RIYADH: Coco Gauff won the WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in the final on Saturday. Zheng was looking to complete a season in which she reached a grand slam final for the first time at the Australian Open and delivered China's first Olympic tennis singles gold medal. Gauff …

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Coco Gauff finishes tough year on a high with WTA Tour Finals triumph

The Independent

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Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen

Associated Press

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Coco Gauff won the WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen 3-6, 6-4, 7-6 in the final on Saturday. And so, yeah, I use it as motivation.” Zheng was looking to complete a season in which she reached a grand slam final for the first time at the Australian …

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Coco Gauff completes dream run to become youngest to win WTA Finals in 20 years

CNN

CNN — American tennis sensation Coco Gauff ended her season in style Saturday, rallying to defeat China’s Zheng Qinwen 3-6 6-4 7-6 to win the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 20-year-old capped a run that saw her become the youngest player since Maria Sharapova in 2004 to win the prestigious tournament reserved for the best players in the …

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Zheng beats Krejcikova to reach WTA Finals showpiece, to face Sabalenka or Gauff for title

The Hindu

China’s Zheng Qinwen overcame a battling Barbora Krejcikova in a 6-3, 7-5 semifinal win at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Friday. Olympic gold medallist Zheng, making her WTA Finals debut, got off to a great start against the Czech eighth seed, with an early break of serve to take a 3-0 lead. The second set looked to be going …

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Zheng Qinwen powers into final on debut at WTA Finals

The Independent

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Zheng Qinwen defeats Paolini to reach WTA Finals semis

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Zheng Qinwen defeats Paolini to reach WTA Finals semis

China Daily

Zheng Qinwen hits a return during the round robin match between Zheng Qinwen of China and Jasmine Paolini of Italy at WTA Finals tennis tournament in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Nov 6, 2024. RIYADH -- Paris Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen of China cruised to a straight-set victory over Jasmine Paolini at the WTA Finals here on Wednesday, securing her spot …

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Zheng Qinwen defeats Paolini to reach WTA Finals semis

China Daily

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WTA Finals 2024: Swiatek to face alternate Kasatkina in must-win match after injured Pegula pulls out

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WTA Finals 2024: Swiatek to face alternate Kasatkina in must-win match after injured Pegula pulls out

The Hindu

American sixth seed Jessica Pegula has withdrawn from the WTA Finals in Riyadh with a left knee injury, the tournament announced on Wednesday. A runner-up at the WTA Finals last year, Pegula lost her opening two matches in Saudi Arabia in straight sets and had no chance of advancing to the semifinals. READ | WTA Finals 2024: Zheng beats Paolini, …

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WTA Finals 2024: Zheng beats Paolini, marches into semifinals, Rybakina beats Sabalenka

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WTA Finals 2024: Zheng beats Paolini, marches into semifinals, Rybakina beats Sabalenka

The Hindu

China’s Zheng Qinwen reached the semifinals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh after claiming an impressive 6-1, 6-1 win over Italian fourth seed Jasmine Paolini on Wednesday. Thanks for all your support.” The Paris Olympics champion finishes second in the purple round-robin group behind top seed Aryna Sabalenka, who secured her semifinal berth by beating Paolini 6-3, 7-5 on Monday. …

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