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 maiden third round match at Wimbledon, Putintseva did not put a foot wrong after losing the first set to the top seed. She kept making mistakes, particularly over the last two sets, when Putintseva did not even try to put balls away and instead was happy to allow Swiatek to help her.

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Tennis-Swiatek and Dimitrov move into Miami Open last 16
3 days, 2 hours ago

Tennis-Swiatek and Dimitrov move into Miami Open last 16

Hindustan Times  

- Former champion Iga Swiatek earned a 7-6 6-1 win over Elise Mertens on Sunday that put the Polish second seed into the last 16 at the Miami Open while 2024 finalist Grigor Dimitrov beat Karen Khachanov to reach the fourth round. In other early action, Australian Open champion Madison Keys, the American fifth seed, is facing Filipino wildcard Alexandra …

Iga Swiatek defends herself after 'unacceptable' actions to Indian Wells ball kid: 'Didn't expect harsh judgements…'
1 week, 1 day ago

Iga Swiatek defends herself after 'unacceptable' actions to Indian Wells ball kid: 'Didn't expect harsh judgements…'

Hindustan Times  

WTA world number two Iga Swiatek was involved in a controversial situation during her loss at the WTA 1000 event at Indian Wells in California, but has responded to the criticism she received with a statement of apology on her Instagram account. Iga Swiatek shows her frustration to the umpire during her three set defeat against Mirra Andreeva in their …

Tennis expert reveals what Iga Swiatek is REALLY like behind the scenes after World No 2 enraged fans by smashing ball at a ball kid in shocking moment
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1 week, 2 days ago

Tennis expert reveals what Iga Swiatek is REALLY like behind the scenes after World No 2 enraged fans by smashing ball at a ball kid in shocking moment

Daily Mail  

World number two Iga Swiatek has made the headlines again after experts revealed that the tennis star 'doesn't know real life' as she lost her temper during the Indian Wells semi-final. The Pole came under fire after she smashed a ball at a ball kid following her devastating loss to Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva 7-6 1-6 6-3, who reached the …

Indian Wells: Mirra Andreeva beats Aryna Sabalenka to make her the tournament’s youngest champion since 1999
1 week, 2 days ago

Indian Wells: Mirra Andreeva beats Aryna Sabalenka to make her the tournament’s youngest champion since 1999

The Hindu  

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva came back to beat No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the BNP Paribas Open on Sunday to make the 17-year-old the tournament's youngest champion since Serena Williams in 1999. When she dropped the first set against three-time Grand Slam title winner Sabalenka, Andreeva put her body into the windup after grabbing a ball, then …

Watch shocking moment furious tennis star Iga Swiatek smashes the ball at a ball kid before losing to teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva at Indian Wells
1 week, 4 days ago

Watch shocking moment furious tennis star Iga Swiatek smashes the ball at a ball kid before losing to teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva at Indian Wells

Daily Mail  

World number two Iga Swiatek has come under fire for smashing a ball at a ball kid in her Indian Wells semi-final. The tennis star lost her temper as she was blown out of the tournament by Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva, beating the defending champion 7-6 1-6 6-3 to reach the Indian Wells final for the first time. Swiatek responded …

Iga Swiatek scares ball kid in epic meltdown, makes anger known to chair umpire and team during Indian Wells defeat
1 week, 4 days ago

Iga Swiatek scares ball kid in epic meltdown, makes anger known to chair umpire and team during Indian Wells defeat

Hindustan Times  

Iga Swiatek, who was the title favourite at Indian Wells, crashed to a semi-final defeat against 17-year-old Mira Andreeva, on Saturday. The ball kid appeared shellshocked as the ball bounced straight to Swiatek’s team. In the third set, she also ran to the chair umpire and began to argue that she was being distracted by ball kids, who were moving …

Indian Wells: Andreeva stuns defending champion Swiatek to reach final
1 week, 4 days ago

Indian Wells: Andreeva stuns defending champion Swiatek to reach final

The Hindu  

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6, 1-6, 6-3 on Friday to reach the Indian Wells final for the first time as she sets her sights on back-to-back WTA 1000 titles. The Polish second seed stormed back in the second set, breaking in the first game and levelling the contest when Andreeva’s backhand went wide. In the …

Mirra Andreeva: 17-year-old continues to make history after reaching final of Indian Wells with victory over Iga Świątek
1 week, 4 days ago

Mirra Andreeva: 17-year-old continues to make history after reaching final of Indian Wells with victory over Iga Świątek

CNN  

CNN — Mirra Andreeva etched her name into the history books once again by reaching the final of Indian Wells. “After she literally killed me in the second set, I was just, well, ‘Okay, might just try to fight,’” Andreeva said after her semifinal victory over Świątek. “I just felt like, I don’t know why I felt so much confidence, …

Mirra Andreeva beats Iga Swiatek at Indian Wells, marches on to the final
1 week, 5 days ago

Mirra Andreeva beats Iga Swiatek at Indian Wells, marches on to the final

New York Times  

INDIAN WELLS, Calif. — Mirra Andreeva is coming for women’s tennis. The toughest task on the WTA Tour these days is beating Iga Swiatek on the red clay of Roland Garros, but Andreeva, the 17-year-old Russian, accomplished what was fast becoming maybe the second toughest: Beating Swiatek at Indian Wells. Showing a steeliness and sophistication far beyond her age, Andreeva …

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

Swiatek loses to teenager Andreeva in Dubai quarterfinals
1 month ago

Swiatek loses to teenager Andreeva in Dubai quarterfinals

The Hindu  

2-ranked Iga Swiatek lost to a player younger than 18 for the first time on tour when she was stunned by Mirra Andreeva in the Dubai Championships quarterfinals on Thursday. Swiatek took their only previous match last August in Cincinnati, losing the first set and winning 7-5 in the third. “I told myself I played great in our last match …

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 …

Swiatek advances to quarterfinals in Dubai while injured Paolini and Pegula eliminated
1 month, 1 week 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 …

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

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: Swiatek starts bid for fourth straight Doha title with comfortable win
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

'Dirty tactics. Can't stand her': Iga Swiatek lands into fresh controversy after ‘cheating’ accusations
2 months ago

'Dirty tactics. Can't stand her': Iga Swiatek lands into fresh controversy after ‘cheating’ accusations

Hindustan Times  

A day after being labelled "cheat" for hitting a return off Ema Navarro despite the ball bouncing twice in the Australia Open quarterfinal, Iga Swiatek once again found herself in the middle of criticism during her semi-final match against Madison Keys. Winner Madison Keys of the US and Poland's Iga Swiatek shake hands at the net following their women's singles …

Rampant Swiatek sweeps into semis
2 months ago

Rampant Swiatek sweeps into semis

China Daily  

Iga Swiatek of Poland hits a return against Emma Navarro of the US during their Australian Open quarterfinal match on Wednesday. Five-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek edged closer to a first Melbourne crown with a ruthless 6-1, 6-2 victory. AFP Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek swept past Emma Navarro into an Australian Open semifinal against Madison Keys on Wednesday …

Rampant Swiatek sweeps into semis
2 months ago

Rampant Swiatek sweeps into semis

China Daily  

Iga Swiatek of Poland hits a return against Emma Navarro of the US during their Australian Open quarterfinal match on Wednesday. Five-time Grand Slam champion Swiatek edged closer to a first Melbourne crown with a ruthless 6-1, 6-2 victory. AFP Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek swept past Emma Navarro into an Australian Open semifinal against Madison Keys on Wednesday …

Dominant Iga Swiatek cruises into Australian Open semi-finals
2 months ago

Dominant Iga Swiatek cruises into Australian Open semi-finals

The Independent  

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Iga Swiatek sweeps into Australian Open semi-final with Keys
2 months ago

Iga Swiatek sweeps into Australian Open semi-final with Keys

Hindustan Times  

Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek swept past Emma Navarro into an Australian Open semi-final against Madison Keys on Wednesday to match her best performance in Melbourne. Poland's Iga Swiatek celebrates victory over USA's Emma Navarro The Polish second seed was phenomenal on a gusty day at Rod Laver Arena, powering past the eighth-seeded American 6-1, 6-2. "I think I …

Rampant Swiatek sweeps into Australian Open semi-final
2 months ago

Rampant Swiatek sweeps into Australian Open semi-final

Deccan Chronicle  

Melbourne: Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek swept past Emma Navarro into an Australian Open semi-final against Madison Keys on Wednesday to match her best performance in Melbourne. Keys, who made the last four for the third time, 10 years after her first, is on a career-best 10-match win streak after clinching the Adelaide title this month. "I think I …

Emma Raducanu crushed by ruthless Iga Swiatek as Australian Open dreams come crashing down
2 months, 1 week ago

Emma Raducanu crushed by ruthless Iga Swiatek as Australian Open dreams come crashing down

The Independent  

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Australian Open: Brutal Iga Swiatek routs Emma Raducanu to reach last-16
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open: Brutal Iga Swiatek routs Emma Raducanu to reach last-16

Hindustan Times  

A relentless Iga Swiatek stayed on course for a maiden Australian Open title as she powered into the second week with a statement victory over Emma Raducanu on Saturday. Poland's Iga Swiatek reacts during her third round match against Britain's Emma Raducanu REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon In battle of former US Open champions, Swiatek easily had the measure of Raducanu as she …

Australian Open tennis championship day 7 on January 18, 2025.
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open tennis championship day 7 on January 18, 2025.

The Hindu  

The only women's match featuring Grand Slam singles champions in the third round at the Australian Open turned out to be an overpowering win by Iga Swiatek over Emma Raducanu on Saturday. “I felt pretty confident, so at the end I could push for even more.” Eighth-seeded Emma Navarro is also into the fourth round after beating Ons Jabeur 6-4, …

Australian Open: Iga Swiatek breezes past Emma Raducanu in straight sets, Navarro wins
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open: Iga Swiatek breezes past Emma Raducanu in straight sets, Navarro wins

India Today  

Iga Swiatek continued her brilliant run of form in the Australian Open 2025 as she breezed past the challenge from the former US Open champion Emma Raducanu in straight sets on Saturday, January 18. Australian Open 2025: Full coverage There was some fight from the British star in the second game of the first set as she was able to …

Australian Open: Iga Swiatek continues streak, Emma Raducanu beats Anisimova
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open: Iga Swiatek continues streak, Emma Raducanu beats Anisimova

India Today  

Iga Swiatek put on a dominant display to breeze past Rebecca Sramkova into Round 3 of the Australian Open and keep her unique streak going while Emma Raducanu secured a hard-fought win against Amanda Anisimova on Thursday, January 16. Australian Open 2025: Full coverage Swiatek was relatively untested in the first set, apart from the second game where she was …

Iga Swiatek moves into a 3rd-round match against Emma Raducanu at the Australian Open
2 months, 1 week ago

Iga Swiatek moves into a 3rd-round match against Emma Raducanu at the Australian Open

New Indian Express  

MELBOURNE, Australia: Iga Swiatek rushed through the first set in 26 minutes and completed her 6-0, 6-2 second-round win over Rebecca Sramkova in an hour at the Australian Open. “Also, you know, just feel the court and how it is in RLA.” Second-seeded Swiatek next faces 2021 U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu, who recovered from an early break in the …

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, 2 weeks 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: 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 …

Iga Swiatek dismisses fitness concerns ahead of Australian Open, blames ‘tiredness’ for late medical time-out in defeat
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek dismisses fitness concerns ahead of Australian Open, blames ‘tiredness’ for late medical time-out in defeat

Hindustan Times  

Going into the 2024 Australian Open, Iga Swiatek is being considered as one of the favourites to win her maiden Grand Slam title in Melbourne. “Nothing happened really, like I was just tired.” Swiatek, recently served a one-month doping ban, after testing positive for a prohibited substance, in an out-of-competition sample in August. “I'm for sure happy because I played …

Katie Boulter takes Iga Swiatek to the limit but Great Britain exit United Cup
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Katie Boulter takes Iga Swiatek to the limit but Great Britain exit United Cup

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United Cup: Elena Rybakina stars as Kazakhstan knock defending champion Germany out
2 months, 3 weeks ago

United Cup: Elena Rybakina stars as Kazakhstan knock defending champion Germany out

India Today  

Kazakhstan knocked defending champions Germany out of the United Cup 2024 and sealed their spot in the semi-final of the championship. Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, gave her team a stupendous start, beating Laura Siegemund 6-3, 6-1 in the first match. Swiatek powers Poland to quarters Meanwhile, in Sydney, Poland stormed their way into the quarters after beating the …

Iga Świątek makes blistering start to United Cup as Poland defeats Norway
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Iga Świątek makes blistering start to United Cup as Poland defeats Norway

ABC  

World number two Iga Świątek has shown no signs of concern following a one-month doping ban by dropping just a single game in her opening match at the United Cup in Sydney. Casper Ruud had levelled the tie for Norway with a 7-5, 6-3 win over Hubert Hurkacz in the men's singles but nothing could take the shine off Świątek …

Swiatek feared greater public backlash after failed doping test
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Swiatek feared greater public backlash after failed doping test

The Hindu  

Poland’s five-times major winner, Iga Swiatek, feared a far greater public backlash after she accepted a one-month suspension for failing a doping test, the world number two said ahead of the United Cup in Australia. The 23-year-old Swiatek tested positive in an out-of-competition sample in August for trimetazidine, but the ITIA, which runs tennis’s anti-doping programme, accepted that it was …

Tennis star Iga Swiatek issues thinly- veiled swipe at Nick Kyrgios after doping saga - 'obviously there are going to be some negative comments'
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Tennis star Iga Swiatek issues thinly- veiled swipe at Nick Kyrgios after doping saga - 'obviously there are going to be some negative comments'

Daily Mail  

Tennis star Iga Swiatek has admitted she feared her reputation would be in tatters following a positive doping test result earlier this year - before raising eyebrows when she declared 'obviously there are going to be some negative comments' in a likely swipe at Aussie Nick Kyrgios. It comes after Kyrgios was vocal in his criticism after the four-week ban …

Swiatek faces doping sanctions, accepts "one month suspension" from tennis after failed drug test
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Swiatek faces doping sanctions, accepts "one month suspension" from tennis after failed drug test

Live Mint  

London, November 29 : Five-time Grand Slam champion tennis star Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension from tennis following a drug test failure in August 2024. As per Olympics.com, the International Tennis Integrity Agency issued a statement on Thursday, saying that the Polish star tested positive for trimetazidine, in an out-of-competition test carried out as per the Tennis Anti-Doping …

Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepts one-month suspension in doping case
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepts one-month suspension in doping case

The Hindu  

Five-time Grand Slam champion Iga Swiatek accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for the banned substance trimetazidine, a heart medication known as TMZ, the International Tennis Integrity Agency announced Thursday. I didn’t know what was going to happen with my career, how things would end or if I would be allowed to play tennis at all.” This is the …

Iga Swiatek accepts one-month suspension after testing positive for banned substance
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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Iga Swiatek accepts one-month suspension after testing positive for banned substance

India TV News  

The star tennis player Iga Swiatek was handed a one-month suspension after testing positive for a banned substance on Thursday. The world No.2 Polish star tested positive for a heart medication, trimetazidine, when she was the world No.1 but she and her team successfully explained their case to The International Tennis Integrity Agency and were handed a one-month suspension. "I’m …

Swiatek leads Poland comeback over Czechs to set up BJK Cup semifinal against Italy
4 months, 1 week ago

Swiatek leads Poland comeback over Czechs to set up BJK Cup semifinal against Italy

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek won in singles and doubles to lead Poland’s 2-1 comeback against the Czech Republic in the Billie Jean King Cup on Saturday. Poland will meet Italy in the semifinal after Jasmine Paolini likewise won her singles and doubles matches to lead Italy back to a 2-1 win over Japan. Marie Bouzkova beat Magdalena Frech 6-1, 4-6, 6-4 to …

Swiatek leads Poland comeback over Czechs to set up BJK Cup semi against Paolini’s Italy
4 months, 1 week ago

Swiatek leads Poland comeback over Czechs to set up BJK Cup semi against Paolini’s Italy

Associated Press  

MALAGA, Spain — Iga Swiatek won in singles and doubles to lead Poland’s 2-1 comeback against the Czech Republic in the Billie Jean King Cup on Saturday. Poland will meet Italy in the semifinals after Jasmine Paolini likewise won her singles and doubles matches to lead Italy back for a 2-1 win over Japan. Marie Bouzkova beat Magdalena Frech 6-1, …

Barbora Krejcikova knocks out Iga Swiatek to book WTA Finals semi-final spot
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Barbora Krejcikova knocks out Iga Swiatek to book WTA Finals semi-final spot

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WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek knocked out, Gauff vs Sabalenka set for semis
4 months, 2 weeks ago

WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek knocked out, Gauff vs Sabalenka set for semis

India Today  

Defending WTA Finals champion Iga Swiatek was eliminated from the season-ending tournament on Thursday after Barbora Krejcikova defeated Coco Gauff 7-5, 6-4, which meant the Polish world number two was unable to advance to the semifinals. With the win, Gauff will now face world number one Aryna Sabalenka in a high-profile semifinal, while Krejcikova will take on China’s Olympic champion …

Krejcikova beats Gauff to earn last semifinal spot at WTA Finals. Swiatek eliminated despite win
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Krejcikova beats Gauff to earn last semifinal spot at WTA Finals. Swiatek eliminated despite win

Associated Press  

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Barbora Krejcikova grabbed the last semifinal spot at the WTA Finals with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Coco Gauff on Thursday, a result that eliminated second-ranked Iga Swiatek from the season-ending tournament. Krejcikova completes a last-four lineup that already included top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, Zheng Qinwen and Gauff. And I think definitely for me, it’s a big …

Sabalenka's on top of the world
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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 …

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