Women’s tennis season review: Aryna Sabalenka rises, Coco Gauff evolves, Zheng Qinwen breaks through
1 month, 1 week 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 title in Beijing, a 250 in Auckland and the women’s doubles title at the French Open — as Gauff, what would you say? End-of-season WTA Top 10 # Player Points Titles W-L W-L % 1 Aryna Sabalenka 9,416 4 56-14 80.0% 2 Iga Swiatek 8,370 5 61-9 87.1% 3 Coco Gauff 6,530 3 54-17 76.1% 4 Jasmine Paolini 5,344 1 41-20 67.2% 5 Zheng Qinwen 5,340 3 53-18 74.6% 6 Elena Rybakina 5,171 3 42-11 79.2% 7 Jessica Pegula 4,705 2 39-16 70.9% 8 Emma Navarro 3,589 1 54-24 69.2% 9 Daria Kasatkina 3,368 2 40-23 63.5% 10 Barbora Krejcikova 3,214 1 20-16 55.6% Eccleshare: Zheng and Paolini are the ones who stand out. 2024 WTA Tour speed-run Best match: Iga Swiatek vs. Aryna Sabalenka, Madrid Open final Favorite match: Aryna Sabalenka vs. Jessica Pegula, U.S. Open final Donna Vekic vs. Jasmine Paolini, Wimbledon semi-final Karolina Muchova vs. Jessica Pegula, U.S. Open semi-final Most memorable shot: Karolina Muchova‘s behind-the-back lob at the U.S. Open Aryna Sabalenka‘s cross-court drop shot on set point of the U.S. Open final Donna Vekic‘s inside-out forehand return winner down match point to Marta Kostyuk at the Olympics

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Australian Open 2025: Swiatek hopes to ‘be good’ at the Melbourne Park Slam as she tries to enjoy life
2 days, 2 hours 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 …

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return
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1 week, 1 day ago

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka launched their Australian Open preparations with straight-sets wins on Tuesday at the Brisbane International but Nick Kyrgios lost on his return from injury. "To start the new season with a win is obviously very important," said Djokovic, who is pursuing an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title. Ahead of the Australian Open starting on January …

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return
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1 week, 1 day ago

Djokovic, Sabalenka win season-openers but Kyrgios loses on return

Deccan Chronicle  

Brisbane: Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka launched their Australian Open preparations with straight-sets wins on Tuesday at the Brisbane International but Nick Kyrgios lost on his return from injury. "To start the new season with a win is obviously very important," said Djokovic, who is pursuing an unprecedented 11th Australian Open title. Ahead of the Australian Open starting on January …

TikTok with Iga Swiatek? World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka responds with cheeky remark
1 week, 2 days ago

TikTok with Iga Swiatek? World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka responds with cheeky remark

India Today  

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka had a cheeky remark in store when asked about her prospects of featuring in TikTok videos with Iga Swiatek. In the last one and a half years, Swiatek and Sabalenka have shared a healthy rivalry with the top WTA ranking shifting hands frequently. Is that a work in progress?” Aryna: “Maybe no one is waiting for …

Sabalenka says there is plenty of room to improve ahead of Australian Open defence
2 weeks ago

Sabalenka says there is plenty of room to improve ahead of Australian Open defence

The Hindu  

World number one Aryna Sabalenka says she is “fresh and ready to go” in her bid for a third straight Australian Open title, warning she has plenty of room for improvement. “I feel fresh and ready to go,” the Belarusian said, according to the WTA website Thursday, after arriving for the Brisbane International, which starts on Sunday ahead of the …

Aryna Sabalenka breaks silence on arch-rival Iga Swiatek’s doping controversy, criticises fans for ‘overreacting’
2 weeks, 3 days 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 …

Aryna Sabalenka wins first WTA Player of the Year award after clinching two Grand Slams
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4 weeks, 1 day ago

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

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Aryna Sabalenka claims maiden WTA Player of the Year award
1 month ago

Aryna Sabalenka claims maiden WTA Player of the Year award

India Today  

Belarusian tennis star Aryna Sabalenka was named the WTA Player of the Year 2024, marking the first time she has received the prestigious honor. The 26-year-old capped off a stellar season with two Grand Slam titles and finished the year as the top-ranked player in the world. While Poland's Iga Swiatek finished the season with seven titles, including a Grand …

World No. 1 Sabalenka aims to emulate Serena-like dominance in the power game
1 month, 2 weeks ago

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

The Hindu  

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

World Pickleball Championship: How a fledgling sport is scaling new heights
1 month, 3 weeks ago

World Pickleball Championship: How a fledgling sport is scaling new heights

Hindustan Times  

The iconic Cricket Club of India in Mumbai, and its hallowed tennis courts where legends have set foot and celebrated Davis Cup tales scripted, was transformed. “It’s like a proper circuit,” said Isha Lakhani, India’s former professional tennis player who was ranked in the world’s top 25 in juniors a decade ago and took up pickleball in 2022. “Next year, …

Gauff's Finals title caps a big turnaround in fortunes
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Gauff's Finals title caps a big turnaround in fortunes

China Daily  

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

WTA year-end rankings 2024 confirmed: Aryna Sabalenka finishes as No.1, Qinwen Zheng enters top 5
1 month, 4 weeks ago

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

India TV News  

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

Building top rivalry and fresh momentum in women’s tennis
1 month, 4 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 …

Coco Gauff wins WTA Finals for the first time by rallying to beat Zheng Qinwen
1 month, 4 weeks ago

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

Associated Press  

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

WTA Finals: Gauff defeats Sabalenka in semis, set to face Zheng for title
2 months ago

WTA Finals: Gauff defeats Sabalenka in semis, set to face Zheng for title

The Hindu  

American Coco Gauff defeated world number one Aryna Sabalenka 7-6, 6-3 in the semi-finals of the WTA Finals on Friday and will take on China’s Zheng Qinwen in the showpiece match. After trading early breaks, Sabalenka broke again to take a 6-5 lead to serve for the set but Gauff responded, forcing a tiebreak which saw eight breaks of serve …

Coco Gauff beats Aryna Sabalenka to set up final with Zheng Qinwen
2 months ago

Coco Gauff beats Aryna Sabalenka to set up final with Zheng Qinwen

The Independent  

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Sublime Sabalenka is on top of the world
2 months ago

Sublime Sabalenka is on top of the world

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: A couple of points in her match against Jasmine Paolini at this week’s WTA Finals in Riyadh highlighted why Aryna Sabalenka sits where she currently does — right at the top of her own game and the women’s ranking charts. Sabalenka had pipped the incumbent Iga Swiatek last month, but that switch had more to do with the Pole’s …

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

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

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Sabalenka's on top of the world
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2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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 …

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

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

The Hindu  

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

Aryna Sabalenka withstands Jasmine Paolini fight-back to seal WTA Finals progress
2 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka withstands Jasmine Paolini fight-back to seal WTA Finals progress

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Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Final in Riyadh
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2 months 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 …

Sabalenka Dominates Zheng in Thrilling Match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh
2 months 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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2 months 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 …

Gauff's Grand Slam Comeback: Gauff Triumphs Over Pegula in Finals, Swiatek Makes Strong Start
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2 months ago

Gauff's Grand Slam Comeback: Gauff Triumphs Over Pegula in Finals, Swiatek Makes Strong Start

Associated Press  

Coco Gauff secured a convincing 6-3, 6-2 victory over Jessica Pegula in the first round of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Gauff converted five of her eight break-point opportunities and will face Iga Swiatek in the next match. Pegula will next clash with Barbora Krejcikova in the second round.

Sabalenka Extends Perfect Record, Clinches Top-10 Spot
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2 months ago

Sabalenka Extends Perfect Record, Clinches Top-10 Spot

Associated Press  

Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka won her opening match against Zheng Qinwen in the opening match of the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia on Saturday. Sabalenka won 6-3, 6-4 to extend her perfect record against the Chinese player to 5-0. She also set up for ending the year at the top with two wins in her remaining group matches.

Aryna Sabalenka has no issues playing in Saudi Arabia but Coco Gauff ‘concerned’
2 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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WTA Finals 2024: Sabalenka and Swiatek battle for top ranking
2 months, 1 week 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. …

WTA chief’s awkward backtrack after defending Saudi Arabia visit
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Sabalenka's Reign Enters Final Chapter as World Number One Battles for the Throne
2 months, 2 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
2 months, 2 weeks 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 …

'Queen Wen' looking forward to home-court advantage
3 months, 2 weeks ago

'Queen Wen' looking forward to home-court advantage

China Daily  

Aryna Sabalenka hits a forehand during an open practice session at the National Tennis Center in Beijing on Sunday. XINHUA Sabalenka eyes top spot World No 2 Sabalenka will return to action for the first time since her US Open triumph by playing in the China Open, and the Belarusian said on Tuesday that her sights were set on reclaiming …

Aryna Sabalenka’s team: Serve mechanics, TikTok dances, and a phonecall
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Aryna Sabalenka’s team: Serve mechanics, TikTok dances, and a phonecall

New York Times  

This is an updated version of an article originally published in May 2024. The biggest before-and-after moment in Aryna Sabalenka’s life came five years ago, when her father, Sergey, a former ice hockey player, died suddenly of meningitis at 43. Just over two years later, Sabalenka and her team were cradling the U.S. Open trophy in New York — the …

​Future, at last: On tennis’ brand-new era
3 months, 4 weeks ago

​Future, at last: On tennis’ brand-new era

The Hindu  

One of the toughest tests for a modern-day tennis player is to maintain excellence all year round. Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have now split 2024’s four Slams, and for the first time since 2002, there is no winner from the legendary trio of Federer, Rafael Nadal and Djokovic. Sinner’s clinically efficient and workman-like game, and Alcaraz’s all-court dazzle and razzmatazz …

Aryna Sabalenka admits she was inspired to US Open triumph by ambition to keep her late father's name alive after adding another Grand Slam title
4 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka admits she was inspired to US Open triumph by ambition to keep her late father's name alive after adding another Grand Slam title

Daily Mail  

Sabalenka revealed how she has an ambition to keep her father's name alive The Grand Slam superstar revealed she is motivated to keep winning titles US Open champion Aryna Sabalenka says her motivation is a desire to keep her late father’s name alive – by etching it on to as many Grand Slam trophies as possible. ‘Well after I lost …

Aryna Sabalenka risks getting poorer by approximately USD 529000 if she wins against Emma Navarro in US Open semifinal
4 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka risks getting poorer by approximately USD 529000 if she wins against Emma Navarro in US Open semifinal

Hindustan Times  

Having finished as runners-up last year at the US Open, Aryna Sabalenka is trying her level best to secure the Grand Slam title this year. The 26-year-old defeated China's Qinwen Zheng in straight sets, 6-1 6-2, in her quarter-final match at the Arthur Ashe Stadium and then also made a playful offer to the spectators. If the crowd actually follows …

Can this be Sabalenka’s year at the US Open?
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Can this be Sabalenka’s year at the US Open?

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Aryna Sabalenka was clear about why she chose to skip the Paris Olympics. She watched from afar as Coco Gauff, USA’s co-flagbearer at the Paris opening ceremony alongside LeBron James, tearfully crashed out in the singles third round and returned medal-less from her three-event Games. Iga Swiatek, the reigning French Open champion and the runaway gold medal favourite on …

Aryna Sabalenka admits she should have taken a break after death of ex-boyfriend
4 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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US Open 2024: Swiatek ready to get down to business in New York
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka Battles Past Iga Swiatek to Reach Summit Clash
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Cincinnati Open: Aryna Sabalenka Battles Past Iga Swiatek to Reach Summit Clash

News 18  

Aryna Sabalenka squandered nine match points but defeated world number one Iga Swiatek 6-3, 6-3 on Sunday, breaking through to her first final at the WTA and ATP Cincinnati Open.t Four-time Cincinnati semi-finalist Sabalenka will rise to second in the WTA rankings with a week to go before the start of the US Open. Sabalenka was broken for 5-3 but …

Aryna Sabalenka withdraws from Wimbledon 2024 with shoulder injury; Russian lucky loser Erika Andreeva enters draw
6 months, 1 week 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 …

The seven-year streak that could point to this year’s Wimbledon champion
6 months, 1 week ago

The seven-year streak that could point to this year’s Wimbledon champion

The Independent  

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Aryna Sabalenka ‘not 100 per cent ready’ and says Wimbledon involvement in doubt
6 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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Teenager Mirra Andreeva stuns world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka to reach French Open 2024 semifinal
7 months ago

Teenager Mirra Andreeva stuns world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka to reach French Open 2024 semifinal

India TV News  

Mirra Andreeva pulled off the biggest upset of the French Open 2024 by beating the world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka in the quarter-final of the women's singles on Wednesday, June 5. Andreeva, 17, registered a stunning 6-7, 6-4, 6-4 win over Sabalenka to become the youngest Grand Slam semifinalist since 1997. In the first women's singles semifinal, the world no.1 and …

Swiatek pursues Olympic dream, aims for glory in Paris
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Swiatek pursues Olympic dream, aims for glory in Paris

The Hindu  

World number one Iga Swiatek considers the Olympics to be her most important tournament because her father competed in the 1988 Seoul Games, she said on Thursday ahead of her French Open title defence. “Because of that I know that the Olympics are the most important event probably in sports overall,” Swiatek said at the French Open’s draw ceremony. READ …

Swiatek, Sabalenka and Rybakina push each other to women’s tennis dominance
8 months ago

Swiatek, Sabalenka and Rybakina push each other to women’s tennis dominance

New York Times  

If there were any lingering doubts about the 2024 clique in the elite of women’s tennis, Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina have erased them in the past three weeks.It’s a couple of days since Swiatek and Sabalenka produced one of the sport’s great matches on Saturday evening, in the final of the Madrid Open. The only time two …

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