Qatar Open 2025: Swiatek starts bid for fourth straight Doha title with comfortable win
1 month, 1 week ago

Qatar Open 2025: Swiatek starts bid for fourth straight Doha title with comfortable win

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek powered into the third round of the Qatar Open on Monday by brushing aside Maria Sakkari in straight sets to kick off her bid for a fourth straight title in Doha. The Polish star, who was given a one-month doping ban late last year, is playing for the first time since losing in the Melbourne semifinals to eventual champion Madison Keys. Swiatek’s victory in the tournament last year was her first of four WTA 1000 titles in 2024, taking her total tally to 10, the equal most among current players with Victoria Azarenka. READ | WTA Mumbai Open 2025: Jil Teichmann triumphs over Mananchaya Sanwangkaew to lift title Former world number three Sakkari took three successive games to move a break up in the first set, but could not get on the board again until the fifth game of the second.

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Iga Świątek cruises into quarterfinals at Indian Wells: ‘It’s not easy, but I can imagine that it looks like it’
1 week, 4 days ago

Iga Świątek cruises into quarterfinals at Indian Wells: ‘It’s not easy, but I can imagine that it looks like it’

CNN  

CNN — World No. 2 Iga Świątek eased past Karolína Muchová, 6-1, 6-1, to book a spot in the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells on Tuesday. And I’m happy that I did that ‘til the end,” Świątek reflected in her post-match press conference. It’s not easy, but I can imagine that it looks like it.” The …

Dubai Tennis Championships 2025: Andreeva beats Swiatek in straight sets to march into semis
1 month ago

Dubai Tennis Championships 2025: Andreeva beats Swiatek in straight sets to march into semis

The Hindu  

An inspired Mirra Andreeva beat world number two Iga Swiatek for the first time in her career with a dominant 6-3 6-3 victory as the Russian 17-year-old moved into the semi-finals of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Thursday. With her victory, 12th seed Andreeva moved into the first WTA 1000 semi-final of her career while Swiatek became another top seed …

Qatar Open 2025: Alcaraz survives Nardi scare to reach quarterfinals
1 month ago

Qatar Open 2025: Alcaraz survives Nardi scare to reach quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz withstood a spirited fightback from Italian qualifier Luca Nardi to seal his place in the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open on Wednesday. “He played a few good points and then it seemed like he started to play like the world number one,” Alcaraz said of Nardi’s mid-match recovery. Chasing his first trophy of the season, De Minaur, ranked …

Dubai Tennis Championships 2025: Swiatek advances to quarterfinals, Sabalenka stunned by Tauson
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1 month ago

Dubai Tennis Championships 2025: Swiatek advances to quarterfinals, Sabalenka stunned by Tauson

The Hindu  

Clara Tauson didn’t get much sleep but still beat No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 6-2 to reach the quarterfinals of the Dubai Championships on Wednesday. “I didn’t know what shape I was going to come out here in, but a pretty good one.” It was Tauson’s first win over a No. The Czech player beat fifth-seeded Jessica Pegula 6-3, 7-6. …

Swiatek advances to quarterfinals in Dubai while injured Paolini and Pegula eliminated
1 month ago

Swiatek advances to quarterfinals in Dubai while injured Paolini and Pegula eliminated

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Second-seeded Iga Swiatek advanced on Wednesday to the quarterfinals of the Dubai Open, while two of her main competitors, Jasmine Paolini and Jessica Pegula, were eliminated. The Italian suffered a right ankle injury during the second set of the round of 16 of the WTA 1,000 tournament, which limited her movements on the court. The …

Qatar Open 2025: Medvedev edges past Khachanov in second round
1 month ago

Qatar Open 2025: Medvedev edges past Khachanov in second round

The Hindu  

World No.6 Daniil Medvedev eliminated compatriot and defending champion Karen Khachanov 4-6, 7-5, 6-3 in the second round of the ATP Qatar Open on Tuesday. He was knocked out in the second round of this year’s Australian Open by teenage American Learner Tien. READ | Dubai Tennis Championships 2025: Rybakina, Badosa progress to round of 16; rain interrupts Paolini vs …

Qatar Open 2025: Alcaraz beats Cilic in straight sets to reach Round of 16
1 month ago

Qatar Open 2025: Alcaraz beats Cilic in straight sets to reach Round of 16

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz overcame Croatian veteran Marin Cilic 6-4, 6-4 Monday to reach the round of 16 at the Qatar Open. The Croatian led 4-3 and 0-40 on Alcaraz’s serve in the second set, but the Spanish four-time major winner managed to recover and then broke in the next game. “That’s why I was able to win in two sets.” …

Why the Iga Swiatek vs. Jelena Ostapenko head to head is not like the other tennis pigeons
1 month ago

Why the Iga Swiatek vs. Jelena Ostapenko head to head is not like the other tennis pigeons

New York Times  

Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, one of the strangest head-to-heads in tennis got stranger still; Amanda Anisimova and Joao Fonseca achieved tennis milestones; Diego Schwartzman retired from the sport and Chile’s tennis federation challenged the ITF over the Zizou Bergs …

Qatar Open 2025: Anisimova sweeps past Ostapenko to claim title in Doha
1 month, 1 week ago

Qatar Open 2025: Anisimova sweeps past Ostapenko to claim title in Doha

The Hindu  

Amanda Anisimova clinched the first WTA 1000 title of her career with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Jelena Ostapenko in a rain-interrupted Qatar Open 2025 final on Saturday. In the first WTA 1000 final to feature two players ranked outside the top 30, Ostapenko and Anisimova traded heavy blows from the baseline, both utilising the same aggressive game style that …

Qatar Open 2025: Djokovic projected to face Alcaraz in Doha semifinals, Sinner out after three-month doping ban
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1 month, 1 week ago

Qatar Open 2025: Djokovic projected to face Alcaraz in Doha semifinals, Sinner out after three-month doping ban

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz could be up against Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of next week’s Qatar Open in Doha, as per the draw released on Saturday. 3 Alcaraz became the top seed after top-ranked Jannik Sinner was ruled out with a three-month doping ban. 🍓 A Wimbledon final rematch between Djokovic & Berrettini 🗽 US Open champs meet with Alcaraz vs …

Three-time defending Doha champ Swiatek falls to Ostapenko in semifinals
1 month, 1 week ago

Three-time defending Doha champ Swiatek falls to Ostapenko in semifinals

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Jelena Ostapenko ended Iga Swiatek’s three-year reign of the Qatar Open in the semifinals on Friday and will play Amanda Anisimova for the title. “I’m happy with the way I’m handling my emotions this week.” The former French Open champion will play for her ninth career WTA title, and first in a year. Yekaterina Alexandrova also beat …

Qatar Open 2025: Three-time defending champion Swiatek loses to Ostapenko in semifinals
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1 month, 1 week ago

Qatar Open 2025: Three-time defending champion Swiatek loses to Ostapenko in semifinals

The Hindu  

Three-time defending Qatar Open champion Iga Swiatek suffered a crushing 6-3, 6-1 defeat by Jelena Ostapenko in the semifinals on Friday, her fifth loss in as many meetings with the mercurial Latvian. #QatarTotalEnergiesOpenpic.twitter.com/zRUg7Ngovu — wta February 14, 2025 Ostapenko, the 2017 Roland Garros champion, became the first player to defeat Swiatek on five occasions. Ostapenko got her hands on three …

Ostapenko takes aim at partisan Doha crowd after beating Jabeur in quarterfinal
1 month, 1 week ago

Ostapenko takes aim at partisan Doha crowd after beating Jabeur in quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Former French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko said the partisan fans at the Qatar Open were disrespectful for jeering her throughout her quarterfinal match, as she eased to a 6-2, 6-2 win over Ons Jabeur. Ostapenko said the hostile crowd fuelled her motivation as she avenged her first-round loss to Jabeur at the Abu Dhabi Open last week, firing four aces …

Qatar Open 2025: Swiatek, Alexandrova advance to semifinals
1 month, 1 week ago

Qatar Open 2025: Swiatek, Alexandrova advance to semifinals

The Hindu  

Three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek advanced to the semifinals of the Qatar Open on Thursday with a straight-sets win over last year’s runner-up Elena Rybakina. Ekaterina Alexandrova continued her impressive form against sixth seed Jessica Pegula, winning 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, having eliminated world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the second round. #QatarTotalEnergiesOpenpic.twitter.com/HZtazCB7AX — wta February 13, 2025 “I’m super happy …

Iga Swiatek beats Elena Rybakina to reach Qatar Open semifinals
1 month, 1 week ago

Iga Swiatek beats Elena Rybakina to reach Qatar Open semifinals

Associated Press  

DOHA, Qatar — Three-time defending champion Iga Swiatek reached the Qatar Open semifinals by beating Elena Rybakina 6-2, 7-5 on Thursday. Swiatek will face Jelena Ostapenko, who beat Ons Jabeur 6-2, 6-2, for a spot in the final. “The second set I felt like she raised her level so I needed to do that too,” the second-ranked Swiatek said after …

Qatar Open 2025: World number one Sabalenka exits in second round
1 month, 1 week ago

Qatar Open 2025: World number one Sabalenka exits in second round

The Hindu  

World number one Aryna Sabalenka suffered a shock defeat in the second round of the Qatar Open on Tuesday. This was Sabalenka’s first match since losing the Australian Open final in three sets to Madison Keys in January. The 26th-ranked Alexandrova picked herself up after going one set down to level in the second - but not before an unscheduled …

Aryna Sabalenka stunned by Ekaterina Alexandrova in tie-break thriller at Qatar Open
1 month, 1 week ago

Aryna Sabalenka stunned by Ekaterina Alexandrova in tie-break thriller at Qatar Open

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Qatar Open 2025: Gauff crashes out after straight-sets loss to Kostyuk
1 month, 1 week ago

Qatar Open 2025: Gauff crashes out after straight-sets loss to Kostyuk

The Hindu  

Coco Gauff suffered a surprise early exit from the Qatar Open on Tuesday with a straight-sets defeat by Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk, while Elena Rybakina eased into the last 16. Former US Open champion Gauff blew a healthy advantage in the second set as Kostyuk sealed a 6-2, 7-5 victory and a third-round meeting with the winner of an all-Polish tie …

Qatar Open 2025 Live Streaming: Top seeds, prize money and all you need to know
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar Open 2025 Live Streaming: Top seeds, prize money and all you need to know

India Today  

The Qatar Open 2025 is all set to take place from Sunday, February 9 to Sunday, February 16 at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha. Anna Kalinskaya, Emma Raducanu, Elina Svitolina, Ons Jabeur, Victoria Azarenka, Sofia Kenin, Maria Sakkari, Leylah Fernandez and Marketa Vondrousova are amongst the other prominent names in action in the Qatar Open. Top …

When is French Open 2025?
1 month, 3 weeks ago

When is French Open 2025?

The Hindu  

French Open 2025, the second Major of the year, will be held at Roland Garros, Paris, from May 25 to June 8. Alcaraz beat Germany’s Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 in last year’s men’s final to win his maiden title at the clay Major. 1 Swiatek defeated Italy’s Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 6-1 to win her third straight title …

ITF names Sinner, Swiatek as world champions for 2024
2 months ago

ITF names Sinner, Swiatek as world champions for 2024

The Hindu  

The International Tennis Federation on Monday named Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek as its world champions of 2024 in recognition of their performances at the Grand Slams and other top events last season. World number one Sinner, who has a potential ban of up to two years hanging over his head after failing two drugs test last year, won his …

2024 in review — Big Two dominance in 2024 marks start of a new dawn
2 months ago

2024 in review — Big Two dominance in 2024 marks start of a new dawn

The Hindu  

For the first time since 2002, none of the iconic Big Three — Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer — captured a Grand Slam singles title. “When I play good tennis, I think that level is good enough to win.” It certainly wasn’t anywhere near “good enough,” as Sinner outplayed Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 to become only the fourth …

Australian Open 2025: Swiatek qualifies for second round after win against Siniakova
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2025: Swiatek qualifies for second round after win against Siniakova

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek battled past a gritty Katerina Siniakova in straight sets at the Australian Open on Monday to launch her quest for a sixth Grand Slam title and first at Melbourne Park. The world number two, who served a one-month doping suspension last year and lost her top ranking to Aryna Sabalenka, beat the 46th-ranked Czech 6-3, 6-4 at the …

Australian Open 2025: ‘Control freak’ Swiatek describes shock and ‘chaos’ over doping ban
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2025: ‘Control freak’ Swiatek describes shock and ‘chaos’ over doping ban

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek described the inner turmoil and “chaos” of her doping ban on Friday ahead of the Australian Open, calling it “the worst time in my life”. Swiatek pulled out of the WTA’s late-season Asian swing in September citing “personal matters”. “And the fact that I had no control over this whole situation and I had no chance to avoid …

Australian Open 2025, women’s draw: Sabalenka projected to face Gauff in semifinals, Swiatek opens campaign against Siniakova
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025, women’s draw: Sabalenka projected to face Gauff in semifinals, Swiatek opens campaign against Siniakova

The Hindu  

1 Aryna Sabalenka will begin her title defence at the Australian Open with a first-round match against former US Open champion Sloane Stephens, as per the draw ceremony held in Melbourne on Thursday. Third seed Coco Gauff, former US Open champion, will be up against compatriot and former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the first round. Fifth-seeded Chinese Zheng …

Australian Open 2025: Swiatek hopes to ‘be good’ at the Melbourne Park Slam as she tries to enjoy life
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Australian Open 2025: Swiatek hopes to ‘be good’ at the Melbourne Park Slam as she tries to enjoy life

The Hindu  

For Iga Swiatek, whose confidence has been shaken by slipping to world number two and more so by serving a one-month doping ban around the WTA Finals in November, the 2025 Australian Open may be the most defining tournament of her career so far. “I’ll be good,” the 23-year-old Swiatek, who wants to dominate women tennis once again, said in …

Sabalenka's on top of the world
Top News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sabalenka's on top of the world

China Daily  

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus takes a selfie with fans after beating Madison Keys of the United States in the China Open at the National Tennis Center in Beijing on Oct 2. RIYADH — Aryna Sabalenka clinched the year-end No 1 spot in the women's rankings for the first time when Iga Swiatek lost at the WTA Finals on Tuesday. The …

Sabalenka's on top of the world
Top News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sabalenka's on top of the world

China Daily  

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus takes a selfie with fans after beating Madison Keys of the United States in the China Open at the National Tennis Center in Beijing on Oct 2. RIYADH — Aryna Sabalenka clinched the year-end No 1 spot in the women's rankings for the first time when Iga Swiatek lost at the WTA Finals on Tuesday. The …

Sabalenka's on top of the world
Top News
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Sabalenka's on top of the world

China Daily  

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus takes a selfie with fans after beating Madison Keys of the United States in the China Open at the National Tennis Center in Beijing on Oct 2. RIYADH — Aryna Sabalenka clinched the year-end No 1 spot in the women's rankings for the first time when Iga Swiatek lost at the WTA Finals on Tuesday. The …

Iga Świątek wins at WTA Finals in first match under new coach Wim Fissette
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Świątek wins at WTA Finals in first match under new coach Wim Fissette

ABC  

Second-seeded Iga Świątek has rallied to beat Barbora Krejčíková 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 in her first match in two months at the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia. Świątek, who arrived at the WTA Finals with new coach Wim Fissette, had not played a match since losing to Pegula in straight sets in the US Open quarterfinals in September. "Even though I …

WTA Finals 2024: Sabalenka and Swiatek battle for top ranking
4 months, 3 weeks ago

WTA Finals 2024: Sabalenka and Swiatek battle for top ranking

The Hindu  

The WTA Finals 2024 will be a battle for the top two spots in the world rankings. Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek are the only players to hold the number one ranking since April 2022 and will battle hard for year-end glory. Sabalenka aims to secure the year-end world number one ranking, while Swiatek will try to reclaim top spot. …

Sabalenka's Reign Enters Final Chapter as World Number One Battles for the Throne
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sabalenka's Reign Enters Final Chapter as World Number One Battles for the Throne

The Hindu  

Sabalenka's return to top spot in the WTA rankings is on the line as she prepares to compete in the upcoming WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia. Despite missing the Asian swing due to fatigue, she remains a force to be reckoned with, currently sitting at number one in the rankings. Her stellar season has seen her secure titles in Australia …

Sabalenka's Stellar Season Reignites Her Top Spot, Overtaking Swiatek
5 months ago

Sabalenka's Stellar Season Reignites Her Top Spot, Overtaking Swiatek

India Today  

Aryna Sabalenka reclaims the World No.1 spot after a year, defeating Iga Swiatek in the 2024 Australian Open. Sabalenka's stellar season has propelled her back to the top of the rankings, while Swiatek's absence due to fatigue has allowed Sabalenka to move up to the top position. The WTA Finals will be a highly competitive showdown between the two players …

US Open 2024: Clinical Iga Swiatek beats Liudmila Samsonova to cruise into quarterfinal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Clinical Iga Swiatek beats Liudmila Samsonova to cruise into quarterfinal

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek swept past Liudmila Samsonova 6-4, 6-1 at Arthur Ashe Stadium to reach the quarterfinal at the US Open 2024 on Monday as the top seed continued her flawless run through the Flushing Meadows draw. Swiatek, the only former women’s champion still standing, has not dropped a set in New York and in her 100th Grand Slam match the …

US Open 2024: Top seeds Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek into third round; Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina knocked out
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Top seeds Jannik Sinner, Iga Swiatek into third round; Naomi Osaka, Elena Rybakina knocked out

Hindustan Times  

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner flashed their No. It took the 2022 U.S. Open champion longer than that to play the second set of her first-round match, when she needed a tiebreaker that she eventually closed out in 72 minutes. “I was a bit tense in my last match, so today I just wanted to focus on the right things.” …

US Open 2024: No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round; Hurkacz and Korda ousted
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: No. 1 seeds Sinner, Swiatek move into the third round; Hurkacz and Korda ousted

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner flashed their No. It took the 2022 US Open champion longer than that to play the second set of her first-round match when she needed a tiebreaker that she eventually closed out in 72 minutes. “I was a bit tense in my last match, so today I just wanted to focus on the right things.” …

US Open 2024: Swiatek reaches second round despite an error-filled match
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open 2024: Swiatek reaches second round despite an error-filled match

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek overcame a slew of unforced errors to secure her spot in the second round of the US Open with a 6-4, 7-6 victory over Russia’s Kamilla Rakhimova on Tuesday. Swiatek, who counts the 2022 US Open among her five Grand Slam titles, converted three of six break-point chances but also racked up 41 unforced errors en route to …

US Open 2024: Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka are among the women to watch
7 months ago

US Open 2024: Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka are among the women to watch

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Here are some of the women to watch at the U.S. Open, which starts in New York on Monday : Iga Swiatek Ranking: 1 Career-Best Ranking: 1 Country: Poland Age: 23 2024 Record: 50-6 2024 Titles: 5 Career Titles: 22 Grand Slam Titles: 5 — U.S. Open, French Open Last 5 U.S. She Said It: “There’s like …

US Open 2024: Swiatek ready to get down to business in New York
7 months ago

US Open 2024: Swiatek ready to get down to business in New York

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek has been not been at her world-beating best in the months leading up to the U.S. Open but the Pole has both the talent and mentality to lift her game for the final Grand Slam of the year, tennis great Chris Evert said. But the 23-year-old, known for her pinpoint serving, speedy defence and perfectionist approach to the …

Rafael Nadal could meet Novak Djokovic in the second round of 2024 Olympic tennis
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Rafael Nadal could meet Novak Djokovic in the second round of 2024 Olympic tennis

Associated Press  

PARIS — Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic could meet in the second round of the tennis tournament at the Paris Olympics — which might end up being the last event of Nadal’s career. French Open champion Alcaraz takes on Lebanese player Hady Habib in the first round of singles on Saturday, before teaming up with Nadal later on Day 1. …

Swiatek ousted from third round, China's Wang reaches last 16
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Swiatek ousted from third round, China's Wang reaches last 16

China Daily  

Kazakhstan's Yulia Putintseva celebrates winning against Poland's Iga Swiatek during their women's singles tennis match on the sixth day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 6, 2024. China's Wang Xinyu fought from one set down to overcome home player Harriet Dart 2-6, 7-5, 6-3, reaching the …

Wimbledon 2024: World no.1 Iga Swiatek knocked out; India's challenge ends with Rohan Bopanna's exit
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: World no.1 Iga Swiatek knocked out; India's challenge ends with Rohan Bopanna's exit

India TV News  

The title favourites Iga Swiatek suffered a shock third-round exit at Wimbledon 2024 after a 6-3, 1-6, 2-6 defeat against Yulia Putintseva on Saturday, July 6. The world no.10 Ons Jabeur also witnessed an exit after a third-round loss against Ukraine's star Elina Svitolina. The world no.13 and the 2017 French Open champions Jelena Ostapenko and the Czechia star Barbora …

World No.1 Iga Swiatek knocked out of Wimbledon 2024 after losing in women's singles third round to Yulia Putintseva
8 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 …

No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses in Wimbledon’s third round to Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan
8 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 1 Iga Swiatek loses in Wimbledon’s third round to Yulia Putintseva of Kazakhstan

Associated Press  

LONDON — After putting one shot into the net, Iga Swiatek muttered to herself. 1-ranked Swiatek’s 21-match winning streak ended with a listless performance and a slew of mistakes on Saturday, adding up to a 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 loss to unseeded Yulia Putintseva in the third round at the All England Club. “Going from this kind of tennis, where I …

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek again falters at Wimbledon
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek again falters at Wimbledon

LA Times  

1-ranked Iga Swiatek again faltered at Wimbledon, losing in the third round to Yulia Putintseva 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 on Saturday. She is a five-time Grand Slam champion, including four titles on the red clay at the French Open — most recently last month — and one on the hard courts at the U.S. Open. Really, I don’t.” Here is at …

Iga Swiatek out of Wimbledon after Yulia Putintseva defeat: How the shock happened
8 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 …

World number one Swiatek knocked out of Wimbledon by Yulia Putintseva
8 months, 2 weeks ago

World number one Swiatek knocked out of Wimbledon by Yulia Putintseva

New Indian Express  

LONDON: World number one Iga Swiatek crashed out of Wimbledon on Saturday, losing to Yulia Putintseva as the top seed's 21-match win streak came to a shock end in the third round. The Polish star, who won a fourth French Open and fifth Grand Slam title last month, was stunned 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 by the Russian-born Kazakh, who goes on …

The big question facing Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek after French Open titles
9 months, 1 week ago

The big question facing Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek after French Open titles

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our …

Iga Swiatek reigns at the French Open again with ‘The One Where She Wins Her Fifth Grand Slam’
9 months, 1 week 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 …

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