Aryna Sabalenka ‘really disrespected by the WTA’ after poor organisation
1 year, 4 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka ‘really disrespected by the WTA’ after poor organisation

The Independent  

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Dubai Tennis Championships 2025: Sabalenka blames lack of focus for exit
1 month ago

Dubai Tennis Championships 2025: Sabalenka blames lack of focus for exit

The Hindu  

World number one Aryna Sabalenka blamed a lack of focus and motivation for her last-16 defeat at the Dubai Championships, where she fell 6-3, 6-2 to world number 38 Clara Tauson. Three time Grand Slam champion Sabalenka started her season with a title in Brisbane but has struggled for form after failing to win a third consecutive Australian Open last …

Why did WTA issue a ban on fan attending Dubai Championship match between Raducanu and Muchova?
1 month ago

Why did WTA issue a ban on fan attending Dubai Championship match between Raducanu and Muchova?

The Hindu  

The Women’s Tennis Association said it has banned a man who exhibited “fixated behaviour” towards Emma Raducanu after he was taken away by security personnel during the Briton’s match at the Dubai Championship late on Tuesday. Former U.S. Open champion Raducanu appeared to be in tears as she approached the umpire’s chair during the first set of her second-round match …

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka ‘fully recovered’ from Australian Open final loss
1 month, 2 weeks ago

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka ‘fully recovered’ from Australian Open final loss

The Hindu  

World number one Aryna Sabalenka says she has put her Australian Open final defeat to Madison Keys behind her as she shifts her focus to the ongoing Middle East swing. I think right now I’m fully recovered after that tough match.” Sabalenka is back competing at the Qatar Open which started Sunday for the first time since 2022. “The schedule …

Aryna Sabalenka accused of 'disgusting, classless' gesture at Australian Open runners-up trophy in viral post-match clip
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka accused of 'disgusting, classless' gesture at Australian Open runners-up trophy in viral post-match clip

Hindustan Times  

Australian Open 2025 runner-up Aryna Sabalenka found herself in deep water after a video of her went viral after the end of the women's singles final on Saturday. Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka reacts after losing against USA's Madison Keys during their women's singles final match on day fourteen of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 25 Sabalenka, who …

Aryna Sabalenka played 'PlayStation' tennis: Paula Badosa on semi-final loss
2 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka played 'PlayStation' tennis: Paula Badosa on semi-final loss

India Today  

Paula Badosa claimed that Aryna Sabalenka was producing 'PlayStation' tennis on Thursday, January 23 during their semi-final clash, which the World No.1 ended up winning. Speaking to the reporters, as quoted by Reuters, Badosa said that it felt like she didn't have time to think during the match against Sabalenka on Thursday. "With Aryna, it's more like winners everywhere," Badosa …

Aryna Sabalenka breaks silence on arch-rival Iga Swiatek’s doping controversy, criticises fans for ‘overreacting’
3 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka breaks silence on arch-rival Iga Swiatek’s doping controversy, criticises fans for ‘overreacting’

Hindustan Times  

Controversy hit women’s tennis recently as Iga Swiatek finished serving a one-month doping ban. The ITIA accepted Swiatek’s defence that the result was positive due to contamination of a regular non-prescription medicine melatonin, which was manufactured and sold in her native country Poland. Aryna Sabalenka broke her silence on Iga Swiatek's doping scandal. 1 Aryna Sabalenka broke her silence on …

Women’s tennis season review: Aryna Sabalenka rises, Coco Gauff evolves, Zheng Qinwen breaks through
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Women’s tennis season review: Aryna Sabalenka rises, Coco Gauff evolves, Zheng Qinwen breaks through

New York Times  

Tennis is finally taking a breath. In a review of the 2024 WTA season, The Athletic’s tennis team look back at Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek’s battle for world No. A season of two coaches for Gauff, and reflections on the WTA top 10 Hansen: If you were analyzing Gauff’s season — the WTA Tour Finals title, a WTA 1000 …

Building top rivalry and fresh momentum in women’s tennis
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh

China Daily  

Sabalenka dominates Zheng in Riyadh, securing a fifth consecutive win in their 14-month rivalry. The Belarusian top seed dominated the match, winning the first two sets before securing a comfortable victory in the third set. She will be aiming to secure her maiden Grand Slam title at the WTA Finals in conclusion.

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Final in Riyadh
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Final in Riyadh

China Daily  

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka secured a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in the women's singles final match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sabalenka dominated the match, dropping only two points behind her first serve throughout and securing the win on her own serve in the final set. The match attracted a large crowd …

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Final in Riyadh
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Final in Riyadh

China Daily  

World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka secured a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen in the women's singles final match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Sabalenka dominated the match, dropping only two points behind her first serve throughout and securing a one-set lead in 39 minutes. She will now aim to secure her maiden Grand Slam …

Aryna Sabalenka has no issues playing in Saudi Arabia but Coco Gauff ‘concerned’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka has no issues playing in Saudi Arabia but Coco Gauff ‘concerned’

The Independent  

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WTA chief’s awkward backtrack after defending Saudi Arabia visit
4 months, 3 weeks ago

WTA chief’s awkward backtrack after defending Saudi Arabia visit

The Telegraph  

Portia Archer, the new chief executive of the WTA Tour, was forced to backtrack awkwardly as she attempted to defend the staging of this weekend’s Finals event in Saudi Arabia. While WTA founder Billie Jean King has backed the move, saying “I don’t think you really change unless you engage”, Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert penned a critical joint letter …

WTA chief executive Portia Archer defends Tour Finals ‘values’ ahead of Saudi Arabia tournament
4 months, 3 weeks ago

WTA chief executive Portia Archer defends Tour Finals ‘values’ ahead of Saudi Arabia tournament

New York Times  

RIYADH — Women’s Tennis Association chief executive officer Portia Archer has defended staging the WTA Tour Finals in Saudi Arabia in her first major address to the media since starting the role in July. “I don’t feel that there’s some limit, but I certainly know that there are cases and instances where we won’t go to certain countries if we …

Aryna Sabalenka admits she should have taken a break after death of ex-boyfriend
7 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka admits she should have taken a break after death of ex-boyfriend

The Independent  

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'You deserve to get paid a lot less …': Iga Swiatek's WTA schedule criticism receives brutal response from tennis great
7 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 …

Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from Wimbledon 2024 with shoulder injury; Russian lucky loser Erika Andreeva enters draw
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from Wimbledon 2024 with shoulder injury; Russian lucky loser Erika Andreeva enters draw

Hindustan Times  

Aryna Sabalenka has opted to withdraw from the Wimbledon Championships due to a shoulder injury, the Grand Slam organisers announced on Monday. Sabalenka is replaced in the main draw by Russian lucky loser Erika Andreeva. Sabalenka's replacement will face American qualifier Emina Bektas in the first round of the Grand Slam event. Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka reacts as she plays against …

Aryna Sabalenka ‘not 100 per cent ready’ and says Wimbledon involvement in doubt
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka ‘not 100 per cent ready’ and says Wimbledon involvement in doubt

The Independent  

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Playing Aryna Sabalenka will be ‘uncomfortable experience’ after death of boyfriend, says Paula Badosa
1 year ago

Playing Aryna Sabalenka will be ‘uncomfortable experience’ after death of boyfriend, says Paula Badosa

The Telegraph  

Playing Aryna Sabalenka on Thursday will be an “uncomfortable” experience, the Spanish star Paula Badosa has said, as Sabalenka continues to press ahead with her tennis commitments despite the tragic death of her boyfriend. Sabalenka’s boyfriend Konstantin Koltsov passed away some time on Sunday night in what the Miami-Dade police department called an “apparent suicide”. A police statement said that …

Ambassador responds to call by Evert and Navratilova to keep women’s tennis out of Saudi Arabia
1 year, 1 month ago

Ambassador responds to call by Evert and Navratilova to keep women’s tennis out of Saudi Arabia

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States said Hall of Famers Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova relied on “outdated stereotypes and western-centric views of our culture” in urging the women’s tennis tour to avoid holding its season-ending tournament in the kingdom. or punish a society that is eager to embrace tennis and help celebrate and grow the sport.” …

WTA responds to players’ criticism over ‘disrespectful’ organisation of WTA Finals
1 year, 4 months ago

WTA responds to players’ criticism over ‘disrespectful’ organisation of WTA Finals

The Independent  

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Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova joins in with criticism of WTA Finals
1 year, 4 months ago

Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova joins in with criticism of WTA Finals

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WTA Finals players ‘disrespected’ by tournament’s poor organisation, says Aryna Sabalenka
1 year, 4 months ago

WTA Finals players ‘disrespected’ by tournament’s poor organisation, says Aryna Sabalenka

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Swiatek echoes complaints at WTA Finals after Sabalenka calls out ‘another level of disrespect’
1 year, 4 months ago

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

The Hindu  

Three-time major title winner Iga Swiatek and reigning Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova joined the chorus of competitors at the WTA Finals, criticising 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. That’s not the …

Swiatek echoes complaints at the WTA Finals after Sabalenka calls out ‘another level of disrespect’
1 year, 4 months 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.” …

WTA facing rebellion from numerous top players over pay and conditions on women’s tour
1 year, 4 months ago

WTA facing rebellion from numerous top players over pay and conditions on women’s tour

New York Times  

If you’d like to follow our new tennis coverage, please Aryna Sabalenka had had enough. Paula Wolecka, a spokesperson for Iga Swiatek, the world No 2, and four-time Grand Slam champion, confirmed Monday that Swiatek had sent her own letter to the WTA leadership, and was part of a “united front here in wishing for a real change.” Swiatek speaks …

Aryna Sabalenka is about to be No. 1 in the WTA rankings. She could be the new US Open champ, too
1 year, 6 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka is about to be No. 1 in the WTA rankings. She could be the new US Open champ, too

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Aryna Sabalenka is going to be the No. “All this year, I’ve been pushing myself so hard to reach this goal,” Sabalenka said about getting to No. “I always believe that I’m able to beat everyone if I play the right tennis.” In men’s action Monday, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz won in straight sets and will next …

Navratilova, Evert against possible WTA Finals Saudi move
1 year, 6 months ago

Navratilova, Evert against possible WTA Finals Saudi move

The Hindu  

Tennis greats Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert have spoken out against the prospect of the WTA Tour staging its end-of-season finals in Saudi Arabia. WTA chief Steve Simon said in June the organization was “evaluating” the possibility of taking a tournament to Saudi Arabia, while describing the subject as “difficult and challenging.” Recent reports have said Saudi Arabia is in …

Aryna Sabalenka moves one win away from number one ranking and Wimbledon final
1 year, 8 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka moves one win away from number one ranking and Wimbledon final

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Aryna Sabalenka wants shield from ‘hate’ after Victoria Azarenka booing at Wimbledon
1 year, 8 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka wants shield from ‘hate’ after Victoria Azarenka booing at Wimbledon

Firstpost  

Victoria Azarenka, from Belarus, was booed off-court following her defeat by Ukraine’s Svitolina at Wimbledon on Sunday. Earlier on Monday, Aryna Sabalenka backed Elina Svitolina’s call for officials to respond to help shield players from “so much hate”. “If people are going to be focusing only on handshakes or the crowd, quite adrunk crowd, booing in the end, that’s a …

Aryna Sabalenka ‘not going to talk about politics’ on Wimbledon return
1 year, 8 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka ‘not going to talk about politics’ on Wimbledon return

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Aryna Sabalenka skips post-match press conference, to avoid questions about Ukraine war
1 year, 9 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka skips post-match press conference, to avoid questions about Ukraine war

ABC  

Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has refused to do an official post-match press conference after a French Open match, claiming she "did not feel safe" when previously questioned about the war in Ukraine. Key points: Aryna Sabalenka said organisers supported her decision not to undertake traditional press duties Belarus is a key military ally of Russia in the conflict The …

'I have never felt that much hate in the locker room': Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka
2 years ago

'I have never felt that much hate in the locker room': Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka

Firstpost  

Aryna Sabalenka said sometimes the tension had gone beyond awkward silences and abrupt conversations. Miami Gardens: Belarus’ world number two Aryna Sabalenka says she has faced “hate” in the women’s tour locker-room but hopes tensions with Ukrainian players will eventually ease. Australian Open champion Sabalenka lost to Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina in Sunday’s Indian Wells final and at the media day …

Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka reveals ‘hate’ she faced from fellow pros
2 years ago

Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka reveals ‘hate’ she faced from fellow pros

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Aryna Sabalenka 'feels bad' for Ukrainian players amid war tensions
2 years ago

Aryna Sabalenka 'feels bad' for Ukrainian players amid war tensions

Firstpost  

Sabalenka said she felt the WTA had been even handed in dealing with players from all countries. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues to stir tension in the tennis world, and Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka said Friday that it’s not only Ukrainian players who are feeling the strain. “Of course it’s a lot of tension between us,” Australian Open champion Sabalenka said …

Sabalenka says WTA doing its best to support players amid tensions due to war
2 years ago

Sabalenka says WTA doing its best to support players amid tensions due to war

The Hindu  

World number two Aryna Sabalenka said the Women’s Tennis Association was doing a good job of supporting players from Ukraine, Russia and Belarus amid tensions in the locker room following Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine last year. Ukraine’s Lesia Tsurenko withdrew from her match with Belarusian Sabalenka at Indian Wells due to what she said was a panic attack triggered by …

Aryna Sabalenka ready to realise huge potential in first Australian Open final
2 years, 1 month ago

Aryna Sabalenka ready to realise huge potential in first Australian Open final

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Aryna Sabalenka stuns Iga Swiatek to set up WTA Finals showdown with Garcia
2 years, 4 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka stuns Iga Swiatek to set up WTA Finals showdown with Garcia

Hindustan Times  

Aryna Sabalenka stunned world number one Iga Swiatek 6-2 2-6 6-1 on Sunday to set up a WTA Finals championship showdown with Caroline Garcia after the Frenchwoman cruised past Maria Sakkari in Fort Worth, Texas. Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, returns a shot during the second set against Iga Swiatek, of Poland, in the singles semifinals of the WTA Finals tennis …

WTA Finals: Maria Sakkari Through to Semifinals With Win Over Aryna Sabalenka
2 years, 4 months ago

WTA Finals: Maria Sakkari Through to Semifinals With Win Over Aryna Sabalenka

News 18  

Maria Sakkari booked a spot in the semifinals of the year-ending championships for the second year in a row after moving past No.7 seed Aryna Sabalenka 6-2, 6-4 in 97 minutes on Thursday. Sakkari needed to win in two sets on Wednesday to guarantee herself a second consecutive appearance in the final four of the WTA Finals. Both Sakkari and …

WTA Finals 2021: Top seed Aryna Sabalenka crashes out after losing gruelling battle against Maria Sakkari
3 years, 4 months ago

WTA Finals 2021: Top seed Aryna Sabalenka crashes out after losing gruelling battle against Maria Sakkari

Firstpost  

Sakkari set up a semi-final showdown with Estonia’s Anett Kontaveit after outlasting Sabalenka 7-6, 6-7, 6-3 in 2hr 47min. Guadalajara, Mexico: Top seed Aryna Sabalenka crashed out of the WTA Finals in Guadalajara on Monday, losing a gruelling three-setter against Greek fourth seed Maria Sakkari. Sakkari then raced through the tiebreak to win 7/1, leaving Sabalenka needing to win the …

WTA Finals 2021: Aryna Sabalenka embracing top seed status at season-ending tournament
3 years, 4 months ago

WTA Finals 2021: Aryna Sabalenka embracing top seed status at season-ending tournament

Firstpost  

Sabalenka, who opens her campaign against Spanish seventh seed Paula Badosa on Thursday, said she is unfazed by the pressure that comes with her top seed status. Guadalajara, Mexico: Aryna Sabalenka says she is relishing her top seed status at this week’s WTA Tour Finals even if she is still getting to grips with the challenging tournament conditions at altitude …

WTA Finals 2021: Aryna Sabalenka heads all-European field for season-ending singles title
3 years, 4 months ago

WTA Finals 2021: Aryna Sabalenka heads all-European field for season-ending singles title

Firstpost  

The increasingly unpredictable nature of women’s tennis will be on display when a severely depleted field brings the curtain down on a tumultuous 2021 season at the WTA Tour Finals. The increasingly unpredictable nature of women’s tennis will be on display in Guadalajara on Wednesday when a severely depleted field brings the curtain down on a tumultuous 2021 season at …

After Australian Open loss, Aryna Sabalenka vows to be ready for Serena Williams
4 years ago

After Australian Open loss, Aryna Sabalenka vows to be ready for Serena Williams

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka's mind was full of doubts before playing Serena Williams for the first time at the Australian Open but the feisty Belarussian has vowed to be mentally stronger going into her next contest against the 23-time Grand Slam winner. The strongly-built Sabalenka finished 2020 with trophies at Ostrava and Linz and arrived in Melbourne for the year's first Grand …

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