Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka: How to be tennis world No 1
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka: How to be tennis world No 1

New York Times  

Long before Iga Swiatek was Iga Swiatek, the intermittently outspoken tennis wrecking machine and world No 1, and back when Naomi Osaka was just starting to become Naomi Osaka, a barrier-breaking icon of sports and culture, the teenager and the twentysomething had a frank chat about Swiatek’s future. “There are moments I could have stepped in a lot more, but it’s all part of the process,” Osaka said philosophically, less than an hour after the match. “Another thing, she’s a mother.” GO DEEPER Naomi Osaka, The Comeback Interview: A tale of pregnancy, fear and a ballerina Osaka had been on a different path by the time Swiatek ascended to the top of the game. GO DEEPER Naomi Osaka and the cruelty of tennis comebacks Swiatek has watched all this and taken cues from Osaka, as well as learning from her.

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Iga Swiatek, the case of Tara Moore and a problem at the heart of tennis
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Iga Swiatek, the case of Tara Moore and a problem at the heart of tennis

The Independent  

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Building top rivalry and fresh momentum in women’s tennis
1 month, 1 week ago

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 …

Iga Swiatek's Epic Comeback Against Barbora Krejcikova in the WTA Finals
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek's Epic Comeback Against Barbora Krejcikova in the WTA Finals

India Today  

Iga Swiatek staged an incredible comeback to defeat Barbora Krejcikova in the WTA Finals 2024. Despite being rusty in the first set, Swiatek fought her way back and eventually won the match 4-6, 7-5, 6-2. The match was a testament to Swiatek's resilience and determination, and it will be a major talking point in the coming days.

Iga Swiatek can't control anger, smashes racket in net during US Open quarter-final against Jessica Pegula
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek can't control anger, smashes racket in net during US Open quarter-final against Jessica Pegula

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of her US Open quarter-final clash against Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula was 0-6 in Grand Slam quarters against the Polish tennis star. but the American tennis ace used her grit and experience to pull off a huge upset, defeating Swiatek in straight sets, 6-2 6-4 at the Flushing Meadows. Swiatek's service was woeful in the first set and her …

Emma Navarro: How U.S. Open semifinalist rose to Grand Slam stardom from college tennis
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Emma Navarro: How U.S. Open semifinalist rose to Grand Slam stardom from college tennis

New York Times  

NEW YORK — She sneaks up on you, doesn’t she? The next, Navarro is savaging Zheng Qinwen, the Olympic gold medalist and Australian Open finalist, doubling down on previous comments that Zheng doesn’t respect Navarro or the sport of tennis. “I don’t know a single tennis player, recreationally, juniors, any level, that plays worse if they win a lot,” said …

U.S. Open tennis: Naomi Osaka’s forehand goes awry; loses to Karolina Muchova
3 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. Open tennis: Naomi Osaka’s forehand goes awry; loses to Karolina Muchova

The Hindu  

Seemingly back in her U.S. Open match, suddenly a point from getting to a third set, Naomi Osaka lost her way Thursday night, missing forehand after forehand until she ceded that game and chucked her racket, sending it clattering on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court. But she played much better in the second set, getting her only break of the …

Naomi Osaka and the gravity of a superstar at the U.S. Open
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka and the gravity of a superstar at the U.S. Open

New York Times  

NEW YORK — On Tuesday afternoon, the world No 88, in the U.S. Open main draw as a wildcard, destroyed the 10th seed Jelena Ostapenko in the U.S. Open first round. “My biggest issue currently isn’t losses, though, my biggest issue is that I don’t feel like I’m in my body.” Osaka, laying down on Arthur Ashe after winning the …

'You deserve to get paid a lot less …': Iga Swiatek's WTA schedule criticism receives brutal response from tennis great
4 months ago

'You deserve to get paid a lot less …': Iga Swiatek's WTA schedule criticism receives brutal response from tennis great

Hindustan Times  

Iga Swiatek, currently ranked as the world's No. Swiatek, who has won five titles this year including the French Open, criticized the congested calendar, stating that it makes tennis less enjoyable and is unsustainable for players. Maybe people are going to hate me for that.” In response to Swiatek's comments, former tennis star Yevgeny Kafelnikov sharply criticized her on social …

Naomi Osaka still struggling after return to tennis: ‘I don’t feel like I’m in my body’
4 months, 1 week ago

Naomi Osaka still struggling after return to tennis: ‘I don’t feel like I’m in my body’

The Independent  

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Iga Swiatek wins a bronze at the 2024 Olympics for Poland’s first tennis medal at any Summer Games
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek wins a bronze at the 2024 Olympics for Poland’s first tennis medal at any Summer Games

Associated Press  

PARIS — Iga Swiatek dabbed at her eyes with a white towel while sitting on her sideline chair at the 2024 Olympics after a lickety-split, clean-as-can-be win Friday that earned a bronze for Poland’s first tennis medal at any Summer Games. “After the match, I was pretty confused, because I still feel like I lost yesterday, and that was kind …

Iga Swiatek gets hit by a ball at Olympic tennis and is called insincere by Danielle Collins
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek gets hit by a ball at Olympic tennis and is called insincere by Danielle Collins

Associated Press  

PARIS — Iga Swiatek dropped to her knees and clutched at her midsection after getting hit by a ball in the Paris Olympics quarterfinals Wednesday, but it was her opponent, Danielle Collins, who stopped playing in the third set because of an injured stomach muscle she said was caused by cramping and dehydration from a lack of cold water available …

All change for Iga Swiatek as she rethinks Wimbledon preparations
5 months, 2 weeks ago

All change for Iga Swiatek as she rethinks Wimbledon preparations

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek knows she needs to go back to the drawing board and rethink her Wimbledon preparations if she wants to end her woeful record at the grasscourt Grand Slam after she crashed out in the third round to Yulia Putintseva on Saturday. “I know what I need to change, and I’ll do that,” she told reporters at the All …

World No.1 Iga Swiatek knocked out of Wimbledon 2024 after losing in women's singles third round to Yulia Putintseva
5 months, 2 weeks ago

World No.1 Iga Swiatek knocked out of Wimbledon 2024 after losing in women's singles third round to Yulia Putintseva

Hindustan Times  

World No.1 Iga Swiatek was knocked out from Wimbledon 2024 after losing her third round match in women's singles to Yulia Putintseva. Poland's Iga Swiatek reacts during her third round match against Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva Swiatek has only once been as far as the quarterfinals at Wimbledon; that was last year, when she lost at that stage. Playing in her …

Iga Swiatek out of Wimbledon after Yulia Putintseva defeat: How the shock happened
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek out of Wimbledon after Yulia Putintseva defeat: How the shock happened

New York Times  

WIMBLEDON — Iga Swiatek, the world No 1 who has never won Wimbledon, has been eliminated from this year’s tournament. But it’s still only sort of what happened, because the final points difference was 88 for Putintseva and 75 for Swiatek, a 12-point swing back in the world No. According to data from Tennis Viz, Swiatek was more effective than …

Stop telling Iga Swiatek how to play tennis
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Stop telling Iga Swiatek how to play tennis

The Independent  

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Naomi Osaka ‘an incredibly different person and player’ on her Wimbledon return
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka ‘an incredibly different person and player’ on her Wimbledon return

The Independent  

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Wimbledon 2024: Iga Swiatek calls herself a perfectionist and now she wants to improve on grass
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Iga Swiatek calls herself a perfectionist and now she wants to improve on grass

Associated Press  

WIMBLEDON, England — Shortly after Iga Swiatek completed the most lopsided French Open final in 17 years, ceding a grand total of three games against an overmatched opponent to claim a third consecutive title in Paris, she was asked whether that represented a perfect performance. “Obviously, I mean, I got broken at the beginning,” she said, “so it wasn’t maybe …

Iga Swiatek reigns at the French Open again with ‘The One Where She Wins Her Fifth Grand Slam’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek reigns at the French Open again with ‘The One Where She Wins Her Fifth Grand Slam’

Associated Press  

PARIS — Iga Swiatek’s made clear that she is a big fan of the TV series “Friends.” She even got a chance to hit some tennis balls with actress Courteney Cox — who played Monica Geller on the show — shortly before the start of the French Open. 5 overall, Swiatek was wearing custom-made white sneakers that her shoe sponsor …

Iga Swiatek wins her third consecutive French Open title
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek wins her third consecutive French Open title

LA Times  

For a few minutes, anyway, it seemed as if Iga Swiatek was a bit off in the French Open final against Jasmine Paolini. “This tournament has been pretty surreal with its beginning and with second round, and then I was able to get my game better and better every match,” said Swiatek, who is 35-2 overall at the French Open, …

Iga Swiatek defeats Coco Gauff at the French Open and will face Jasmine Paolini in the final
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek defeats Coco Gauff at the French Open and will face Jasmine Paolini in the final

Associated Press  

PARIS — Iga Swiatek is as good as it gets in tennis at the moment, especially at the French Open. Displaying her usual brand of powerful-but-clean groundstrokes, Swiatek needed only 10 winners to advance on Thursday, because she made only 14 unforced errors — while Gauff finished with 39. “For the most part, I do think I had the right …

Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek’s tennis rivalry is one-sided. It’s only just beginning
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek’s tennis rivalry is one-sided. It’s only just beginning

New York Times  

PARIS — Coco Gauff does not appear to have a ton of major problems in her life. “When you’re playing against her — every point matters against anybody, but especially against her,” Gauff said later. “I usually don’t get too frustrated with decisions like that, but I think it was just a combination of everything going on in the moment.” …

On the way to becoming a great: Sania on Swiatek
6 months, 3 weeks ago

On the way to becoming a great: Sania on Swiatek

New Indian Express  

CHENNAI: On Monday, one of the surest things in tennis, a Rafael Nadal win in the French dirt, came to an end. Some 48 hours after Nadal existed, another player, already a future Hall of Famer of the sport, showed why she is en route to becoming one of the best on this surface. That’s what Iga Swiatek managed to …

Iga Swiatek on fastest career win after Potapova demolition: Pretty weird
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek on fastest career win after Potapova demolition: Pretty weird

India Today  

Iga Swiatek said that she felt “weird” after breezing past Anastasia Potapova to book a berth in the quarterfinals of the French Open 2024 women’s singles. Swiatek, who turned 23 years old on May 31, took only 40 minutes to win the match and recorded her fastest career win. Iga Swiatek ‘in the zone’ Swiatek, who had to save a …

French Open 2024: Swiatek ‘didn’t believe’ comeback win over Osaka was possible
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Swiatek ‘didn’t believe’ comeback win over Osaka was possible

The Hindu  

Defending champion Iga Swiatek said she would needed to have been “pretty naive” to think she could beat Naomi Osaka after falling match point down before recovering to win a French Open thriller on Wednesday. “I honestly didn’t believe I could win, because I would be pretty naive,” said Swiatek, who now holds a 30-2 record in five trips to …

Iga Świątek pips Naomi Osaka in epic three-set-long thrilling affair to advance to third round of French Open
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Iga Świątek pips Naomi Osaka in epic three-set-long thrilling affair to advance to third round of French Open

India TV News  

The red clay at the French Open witnessed a high-octane fixture between the top seed Iga Świątek and Naomi Osaka on Wednesday which had elements of an epic spectacle. 1 was only their third career meeting and it saw Świątek take a 2-1 lead over the Japanese in their overall head-to-head record. After securing her 16th consecutive win at the …

“I’ve felt worse” - Naomi Osaka in tears after epic Swiatek defeat at Roland Garros
6 months, 3 weeks ago

“I’ve felt worse” - Naomi Osaka in tears after epic Swiatek defeat at Roland Garros

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka said she wept after Wednesday’s epic French Open defeat to Iga Swiatek but insisted: “I’ve felt worse”. ““I cried when I came off court but then I thought of how last year I was watching Iga win the French Open while I was pregnant” ”Naomi Osaka Former world number one Osaka, now ranked 134, was appearing at only …

French Open 2024: Iga Swiatek survives Naomi Osaka to keep Roland Garros three-peat dreams alive
6 months, 3 weeks ago

French Open 2024: Iga Swiatek survives Naomi Osaka to keep Roland Garros three-peat dreams alive

The Hindu  

Defending champion Iga Swiatek saved a match point to outlast fellow four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka 7-6, 1-6, 7-5 in a breathtaking second-round clash at the French Open on Wednesday. World number one Swiatek trailed 5-2 in the final set but the Pole won the last five games of the match to keep her bid for a third successive …

Iga Swiatek beats Naomi Osaka in French Open classic
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek beats Naomi Osaka in French Open classic

New York Times  

For more than five months, Naomi Osaka as been rumbling around women’s tennis like a volcano waiting to erupt. With her biggest triumph in years, Naomi Osaka lost to world No 1 and three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek at the French Open on May 29. A four-time Grand Slam champion in her own right, Osaka has shown promise during the …

Naomi Osaka reveals the hilarious way she found out about possible second round French Open clash with world No 1 Iga Swiatek
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka reveals the hilarious way she found out about possible second round French Open clash with world No 1 Iga Swiatek

Daily Mail  

Naomi Osaka is not one for looking too far ahead in the draw. Osaka deflected any attempts during pre-tournament media to ask about her prospective second-round opponent but said after her first-round win on Sunday: ‘Honestly, I really didn’t know, but then after, I was, like, why does everyone keep asking me about this draw? So I was like…oh.’ Iga …

Naomi Osaka has more going on than tennis at the French Open: Her daughter is learning to walk
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka has more going on than tennis at the French Open: Her daughter is learning to walk

Associated Press  

PARIS — The big news in Naomi Osaka’s life has nothing to do with the French Open or clay-court tennis: Her 10-month-old daughter, Shai, is taking her first steps. “Yesterday, she walked for the first time, so I was really happy about that,” Osaka said at Roland Garros on Saturday, a day before the tournament begins. If Osaka can get …

Chris Evert thinks Iga Swiatek could surpass her record of 7 French Open titles
7 months ago

Chris Evert thinks Iga Swiatek could surpass her record of 7 French Open titles

Associated Press  

PARIS — No less an authority on clay-court tennis than Chris Evert thinks her record of seven French Open championships could be surpassed by Iga Swiatek. “I’m always kind of trying to stay present and do the same work no matter what stage of the match I’m in,” Swiatek said. That sort of consistent excellence is “incredible,” and Swiatek is …

Chris Evert thinks Iga Swiatek could surpass her record of 7 French Open titles
7 months ago

Chris Evert thinks Iga Swiatek could surpass her record of 7 French Open titles

New Indian Express  

PARIS: No less an authority on clay-court tennis than Chris Evert thinks her record of seven French Open championships could be surpassed by Iga Swiatek. 1 in the WTA rankings for most of the past two years and will seek her fourth championship at Roland Garros — and fifth Grand Slam trophy overall — when play begins at the clay-court …

Naomi Osaka is in a good place mentally. And her clay game is improving as she heads back to Paris
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka is in a good place mentally. And her clay game is improving as she heads back to Paris

Associated Press  

ROME — A first career victory over a top-20 player on clay. “I’m just really excited to learn more about clay-court and develop and go to Paris,” Osaka said. “I’m really happy.” Osaka held a break point when the rain suspension came. “Excited that I was able to do that.” In her opening match, Osaka beat 45th-ranked Clara Burel 7-6, …

Iga Swiatek sweeps Maria Sakkari aside in final to win second Indian Wells title
9 months, 1 week ago

Iga Swiatek sweeps Maria Sakkari aside in final to win second Indian Wells title

New York Times  

Iga Swiatek beat Maria Sakkari to win the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Sunday in a match that was tight at moments but never in doubt for the world No 1. For Swiatek, the win gave her a second title at Indian Wells, which many in tennis count as the most important tournament outside of the Grand Slams. …

Naomi Osaka beats Caroline Garcia in Qatar to avenge Australian Open loss
10 months, 1 week ago

Naomi Osaka beats Caroline Garcia in Qatar to avenge Australian Open loss

Hindustan Times  

Naomi Osaka put last week's first-round defeat in Abu Dhabi behind her with a straight sets defeat of 15th seed Caroline Garcia at the Qatar Open on Monday. Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts after winning a match against France's Caroline Garcia during the Qatar Open in Doha This was former world number one Osaka's second win from the five matches she …

Osaka trying not to feel ‘a failure’ after early Abu Dhabi exit
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Osaka trying not to feel ‘a failure’ after early Abu Dhabi exit

The Hindu  

Naomi Osaka said she was trying not to feel “like a failure” after her comeback hit another roadblock with a 7-5, 6-0 defeat to former world number seven Danielle Collins in the first round of the Abu Dhabi Open on Tuesday. I felt a little like a ‘failure’, but I don’t want to be too harsh,” Osaka told AFP in …

Naomi Osaka has fun but Caroline Garcia gets the win at Australian Open 2024
11 months, 1 week ago

Naomi Osaka has fun but Caroline Garcia gets the win at Australian Open 2024

Hindustan Times  

You could see it when she berated herself for making unforced errors, when she stood well inside the baseline to pounce on second serves, when she pumped her fist after nailing thunderous winners. Naomi Osaka, playing her first Grand Slam match in 17 months, was as hungry as ever in the first round against Caroline Garcia at the Australian Open …

Naomi Osaka, The Comeback Interview: A tale of pregnancy, fear and a ballerina
11 months, 1 week ago

Naomi Osaka, The Comeback Interview: A tale of pregnancy, fear and a ballerina

New York Times  

It was late September when Naomi Osaka, the four-time Grand Slam champion and transcendent star of her sport, finally got on the phone with her former coach to talk about her next comeback. “At the core of everything, I want to show my daughter everything in the world, and I also want her to remember me playing tennis for as …

Naomi Osaka is staging her comeback. Here’s what a new biography reveals
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Naomi Osaka is staging her comeback. Here’s what a new biography reveals

LA Times  

Controversial champion Naomi Osaka makes her return to tennis just as Ben Rothenberg publishes an intriguing biography, “Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice.” On the Shelf Naomi Osaka: Her Journey to Finding Her Power and Her Voice By Ben Rothenberg Dutton: 496 pages, $35 If you buy books linked on our site, The Times may …

‘I’m just curious how Naomi Osaka, Rafael Nadal are going to play and if…’: Iga Swiatek drops huge statement
1 year ago

‘I’m just curious how Naomi Osaka, Rafael Nadal are going to play and if…’: Iga Swiatek drops huge statement

Hindustan Times  

2024 will see two big returns in world tennis as fans will get to witness Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal make their respective comebacks. Iga Swiatek made a big statement on Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal. Rafa obviously is a huge inspiration for me, so I just hope he’s going to play nicely," she said. "Naomi, we may play against …

Iga Swiatek tops Aryna Sabalenka at the WTA Finals to reach the title match and get a shot at No. 1
1 year, 1 month ago

Iga Swiatek tops Aryna Sabalenka at the WTA Finals to reach the title match and get a shot at No. 1

Associated Press  

CANCUN, Mexico — Iga Swiatek gave herself a shot at her first WTA Finals title and the year-end top ranking by eliminating No. “I feel like it’s still a long way,” Swiatek said, “because tomorrow’s match should be like the toughest one.” The final was supposed to be held Sunday, but a series of showers throughout the week continued Saturday, …

Swiatek says female tennis players are united as they seek improvements from the WTA
1 year, 1 month ago

Swiatek says female tennis players are united as they seek improvements from the WTA

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek says she and other women’s tennis players are more united than in the past as they seek changes on the WTA Tour, including improvements to prioritize the athletes’ well-being. “There are some things that the WTA could change for us without any impact on the tournaments and the things that they already agreed with the tournaments.” In a …

WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek wins opener, Coco Gauff thrashes Ons Jabeur
1 year, 1 month ago

WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek wins opener, Coco Gauff thrashes Ons Jabeur

Firstpost  

Iga Swiatek is bidding to reclaim her world number one ranking from Aryna Sabalenka at this week’s season-ending finals in Mexico. World number two Iga Swiatek overcame a shaky start to defeat Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in straight sets in her opening WTA Finals match in Cancun. The 22-year-old four-time Grand Slam champion is bidding to reclaim her world number …

Swiatek echoes complaints at the WTA Finals after Sabalenka calls out ‘another level of disrespect’
1 year, 1 month ago

Swiatek echoes complaints at the WTA Finals after Sabalenka calls out ‘another level of disrespect’

Associated Press  

CANCUN, Mexico — Three-time major title winner Iga Swiatek and reigning Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova joined the chorus of competitors at the WTA Finals criticizing the playing conditions at the season-ending championship for women’s tennis. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka called the conditions at the season-ending championship “another level of disrespect.” The WTA defended the court as meeting its “strict performance standards.” …

US Open: Iga Swiatek losing world No. 1 ranking is the best thing that could happen to her, says Mats Wilander
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open: Iga Swiatek losing world No. 1 ranking is the best thing that could happen to her, says Mats Wilander

India Today  

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Mats Wilander has said that Iga Swiatek losing the world number one ranking is probably the best thing that could happen to her. US Open 2023: Full Coverage Speaking to Eurosport, Wilander said losing the world number one spot is probably the best thing that could happen to Swiatek, adding that there’s a reason for her …

Iga Swiatek's reign as WTA World No.1 ends after heartbreaking US Open exit, Aryna Sabalenka emerges as successor
1 year, 3 months ago

Iga Swiatek's reign as WTA World No.1 ends after heartbreaking US Open exit, Aryna Sabalenka emerges as successor

Hindustan Times  

Defending US Open champion Iga Swiatek suffered a shock exit in New York in the early hours of Monday when Jelena Ostapenko ended her title-defense campaing with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory in the fourth round. While the win took Ostapenko into her maiden quarterfinals the Flushing Meadows, where she will face title favourite Coco Gauff, the loss ended Swiatek's …

US Open 2023: Iga Swiatek wants to win, of course. She wants to be heard on key issues, too
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023: Iga Swiatek wants to win, of course. She wants to be heard on key issues, too

Associated Press  

Iga Swiatek wants to win the U.S. Open again, of course. “It just works for me at this stage, so I’m not gonna change it.” A year ago, Swiatek arrived at Flushing Meadows with a bit of uncertainty, something she hadn’t experienced much since supplanting the retired Ash Barty atop the WTA rankings in April 2022. “As always,” Swiatek says …

WTA Rankings: Iga Swiatek goes past Caroline Wozniacki in all-time list of most weeks spent as World No. 1
1 year, 4 months ago

WTA Rankings: Iga Swiatek goes past Caroline Wozniacki in all-time list of most weeks spent as World No. 1

The Hindu  

Here is all you need to know about the latest WTA Rankings released on August 14, 2023. 1 in the latest WTA Rankings released on Monday, going past Caroline Wozniacki in 10th place on the all-time women’s list of most weeks spent at the top. Four-time Major winner Swiatek ensured her stay at the top of the rankings with her …

‘War made me stronger’: Ukrainian Elina Svitolina upsets No. 1 Iga Swiatek
1 year, 5 months ago

‘War made me stronger’: Ukrainian Elina Svitolina upsets No. 1 Iga Swiatek

LA Times  

The last time Elina Svitolina was a Grand Slam semifinalist — twice, actually, in 2019 — she was pursuing the usual trappings of success in professional sports: trophies, money and fame. “Also, because I just started to play again, I have different pressures,” Svitolina said after kneeling down, then covering her face with her hands, when Swiatek missed one last …

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