Indian Wells: Swiatek to face Andreeva, Sabalenka meets Keys in semifinals
1 week, 2 days ago

Indian Wells: Swiatek to face Andreeva, Sabalenka meets Keys in semifinals

The Hindu  

Defending champion Iga Swiatek beat Zheng Qinwen 6-3, 6-3 on Thursday, avenging her Olympics semifinal loss to the Paris Games gold medallist to reach the last four at Indian Wells. The top half of the draw will feature another semifinal grudge match as world number one Aryna Sabalenka takes on Australian Open champion Madison Keys -- who denied Sabalenka’s bid for a third straight title in Melbourne. | Photo Credit: Getty Images Top-seeded Sabalenka beat Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 6-3 to set up a meeting with Keys, who eased past former world number four Belinda Bencic 6-1, 6-1. Samsonova pulled back a break as she leveled the second set at 3-3, but Sabalenka strung together another three games for the victory, lunging for a backhand passing winner on her first match point.

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Iga Swiatek defends herself after 'unacceptable' actions to Indian Wells ball kid: 'Didn't expect harsh judgements…'
5 days, 17 hours 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 …

Indian Wells: Andreeva beats top seed Sabalenka to claim title
6 days, 21 hours ago

Indian Wells: Andreeva beats top seed Sabalenka to claim title

The Hindu  

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva fought back to overcome world number one Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the Indian Wells final on Sunday, winning a second WTA 1000-level event in a row to keep her charmed year on track. READ | One of the worst sets I have played in my career: Alcaraz after Indian Wells semis loss to Draper …

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

Mirra Andreeva's surge continues as 17-year-old Siberian slays world No1 Aryna Sabalenka to win Indian Wells
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1 week ago

Mirra Andreeva's surge continues as 17-year-old Siberian slays world No1 Aryna Sabalenka to win Indian Wells

Daily Mail  

From the Arabian to the Californian deserts, Mirra Andreeva’s rampage continues. This extraordinary 17-year-old from Siberia last night defeated world No1 Aryna Sabalenka to win the biggest title of her career in Indian Wells. Andreeva’s titles in Dubai and Indian Wells sit at the 1,000 level just below the Grand Slams. Andreeva requires at least one Grand Slam title before …

Sabalenka routs Keys, books Indian Wells title clash with teen Andreeva
1 week, 1 day ago

Sabalenka routs Keys, books Indian Wells title clash with teen Andreeva

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka avenged her Australian Open loss to Madison Keys on Friday, thrashing the American 6-0, 6-1 to book an Indian Wells title showdown with teen sensation Mirra Andreeva. "I was hungry," said Sabalenka, who had made no bones about wanting revenge after Keys denied her bid for a third straight Australian Open title in January. The mis-firing Keys finally …

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, 1 day 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, 1 day 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 …

Sabalenka crushes Keys to reach Indian Wells final
1 week, 1 day ago

Sabalenka crushes Keys to reach Indian Wells final

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian Wells: World number one Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Madison Keys 6-0, 6-1 to reach the Indian Wells WTA 1000 final on Friday, avenging her loss to the fifth-ranked American in the Australian Open final. Sabalenka needed just 51 minutes to set up a title clash with Russian teen Mirra Andreeva, who beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6, 1-6, 6-3. The …

Indian Wells: Sabalenka crushes Keys to set up final date with Andreeva
1 week, 1 day ago

Indian Wells: Sabalenka crushes Keys to set up final date with Andreeva

The Hindu  

World number one Aryna Sabalenka overwhelmed Madison Keys 6-0, 6-1 to reach the Indian Wells WTA 1000 final on Friday, avenging her loss to the fifth-ranked American in the Australian Open final. Sabalenka needed just 51 minutes to set up a title clash with Russian teen Mirra Andreeva, who beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6, 1-6, 6-3. The Belarusian admitted …

Indian Wells: Andreeva stuns defending champion Swiatek to reach final
1 week, 1 day 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, 2 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, …

Iga Swiatek destroys Qinwen with brutal ‘Olympics’ reminder, seals revenge with Indian Wells victory: ‘Nothing personal’
1 week, 2 days ago

Iga Swiatek destroys Qinwen with brutal ‘Olympics’ reminder, seals revenge with Indian Wells victory: ‘Nothing personal’

Hindustan Times  

Iga Swiatek reigned supreme, cruising past arch-rival Zheng Qinwen in the quarter-finals of the ongoing Indian Wells, on Friday. Swiatek won in straight sets, securing a 6-3 6-3 win against Qinwen, who beat her in the semi-finals of last year’s Paris Olympics. Iga Swiatek completes ‘Olympics’ revenge In response, the Polish ace said that the defeat served as a reminder …

Mirra Andreeva beats Iga Swiatek to become youngest Indian Wells finalist in decades
1 week, 3 days ago

Mirra Andreeva beats Iga Swiatek to become youngest Indian Wells finalist in decades

LA Times  

Mirra Andreeva celebrates during her semifinal victory over defending champion Iga Swiatek in the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open on Friday. Russian teen star Mirra Andreeva beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-6, 1-6, 6-3 in chilly conditions Friday night to become the BNP Paribas Open’s youngest finalist since 2001. Andreeva ran her tour winning streak to 11 matches and …

Indian Wells: Keys beats Vekic to reach quarters; Bencic stuns Gauff; Sabalenka advances
1 week, 3 days ago

Indian Wells: Keys beats Vekic to reach quarters; Bencic stuns Gauff; Sabalenka advances

The Hindu  

Madison Keys kept her winning streak alive against Donna Vekic 4-6, 7-6, 6-3 to reach the Indian Wells quarterfinals on Wednesday, as fellow American Coco Gauff fell to Swiss wildcard Belinda Bencic and top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka rolled through. The Australian Open champion Keys notched her 15th straight victory with seven aces against the 19th seed, recovering from a slow start …

Indian Wells: Swiatek thrashes Muchova to reach quarterfinals, to face either Zheng or Kostyuk
1 week, 4 days ago

Indian Wells: Swiatek thrashes Muchova to reach quarterfinals, to face either Zheng or Kostyuk

The Hindu  

Twice champion Iga Swiatek walloped Czech Karolina Muchova 6-1, 6-1 to reach the Indian Wells quarterfinals on Tuesday. Second seed Swiatek closed it out in 57 minutes with an unreturnable serve to set up a meeting with either Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen of China who beat Ukrainian Marta Kostyuk 6-3, 6-2. “I’m happy I did that till the end.” Ukrainian …

Iga Świątek cruises into quarterfinals at Indian Wells: ‘It’s not easy, but I can imagine that it looks like it’
1 week, 5 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 …

Indian Wells 2025: Swiatek, Rybakina serve bagels to enter fourth round in style
2 weeks ago

Indian Wells 2025: Swiatek, Rybakina serve bagels to enter fourth round in style

The Hindu  

Defending champion Iga Swiatek crushed Dayana Yastremska 6-0 6-2 and 2023 champion Elena Rybakina powered past Britain’s Katie Boulter 6-0 7-5 to reach the fourth round of Indian Wells on Sunday in displays of dominance. “I had control from the beginning so I’m happy with the performance for sure.” The five-time major champion has not won a title since her …

Indian Wells 2025: Top seed Alexander Zverev stunned by Tallon Griekspoor in second round
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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Indian Wells 2025: Top seed Alexander Zverev stunned by Tallon Griekspoor in second round

The Hindu  

Tallon Griekspoor upset top seed Alexander Zverev 4-6, 7-6, 7-6 in a marathon second round clash at Indian Wells on Friday. Popular 10th seed Tommy Paul eased past fellow American Tristan Boyer 6-3, 6-1 in front of a packed stands on court three. The 2023 champion, who missed the tournament last year due to illness, will face Britain’s Katie Boulter …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

Australian Open: Madison Keys can win her first Slam title and stop Aryna Sabalenka’s threepeat
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Australian Open: Madison Keys can win her first Slam title and stop Aryna Sabalenka’s threepeat

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — The Madison Keys who will play two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka for the title at the Australian Open on Saturday night is not the same Madison Keys who was the runner-up at the U.S. Open back in 2017, the one other time the American participated in a Grand Slam final. “But instead of trying to shy away …

'Dirty tactics. Can't stand her': Iga Swiatek lands into fresh controversy after ‘cheating’ accusations
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

Keys swings into the final, faces Sabalenka next
2 months ago

Keys swings into the final, faces Sabalenka next

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: There were moments in what would turn out to be an epic Australian Open women’s singles semi-final when Madison Keys could well have toyed with the idea of abandoning her swinging ways and adopting a safety-first approach against a resolute Iga Swiatek. USA's Madison Keys defeated Poland's Iga Swiatek in the women’s singles semi-final at the Australian Open on …

Madison Keys wins battle of wills against Iga Swiatek in Australian Open thriller
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2 months ago

Madison Keys wins battle of wills against Iga Swiatek in Australian Open thriller

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. Swiatek took …

Australian Open 2025: Keys stuns Swiatek in a thriller, faces Sabalenka in final
2 months ago

Australian Open 2025: Keys stuns Swiatek in a thriller, faces Sabalenka in final

The Hindu  

Madison Keys saved a match point as she stunned World No. 2 Iga Swiatek 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 in a thriller at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Thursday to reach her second Grand Slam final. Keys, who lost to fellow American Sloane Stephens in the US Open final in 2017, will have another shot at clinching her maiden Major when …

Aryna Sabalenka, Madison Keys set up 2025 Australian Open title clash
2 months ago

Aryna Sabalenka, Madison Keys set up 2025 Australian Open title clash

The Hindu  

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka and Madison Keys made sluggish starts on Thursday but sealed contrasting victories to set up an Australian Open final showdown that will pit two of the game’s heavy hitters against each other. Belarusian top seed Sabalenka overwhelmed her best friend Paula Badosa 6-4 6-2 in an impressive display of raw power to storm into her third …

Australian Open: Madison Keys upsets Iga Swiatek, will face Aryna Sabalenka in final
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2 months ago

Australian Open: Madison Keys upsets Iga Swiatek, will face Aryna Sabalenka in final

New Indian Express  

MELBOURNE: When Madison Keys finally finished off her 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 upset of No. 2 Iga Swiatek in a high-intensity, high-quality Australian Open semifinal on Thursday night, saving a match point along the way, the 29-year-old American crouched on the court and placed a hand on her white hat. What Keys called an “extra dramatic finish.” The victory over five-time …

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 …

Australian Open: Madison Keys ousts shoddy Iga Swiatek, to face Sabalenka in final
2 months ago

Australian Open: Madison Keys ousts shoddy Iga Swiatek, to face Sabalenka in final

India Today  

World No.2 Iga Swiatek crashed out of the Australian Open 2025 women’s singles after Madison Keys pulled off a massive heist at the Rod Laver Arena. But this time around, Keys made sure of having the last laugh against Swiatek, who looked terribly out of sorts throughout the duration of the match after making 41 unforced errors and seven double …

Keys defeats Swiatek to reach Australian Open final against Sabalenka
2 months ago

Keys defeats Swiatek to reach Australian Open final against Sabalenka

Al Jazeera  

Sabalenka will aim for a third straight Australian Open title against Keys, who eliminated Swiatek in a three-set epic. Madison Keys fought back from a set down in a high-intensity tennis match to shock Iga Swiatek and reach her first Australian Open final, where she will face two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka. It was about who could get that final …

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 …

Australian Open: American Madison Keys stuns world No. 2 Iga Świątek to set up final showdown against Aryna Sabalenka
2 months ago

Australian Open: American Madison Keys stuns world No. 2 Iga Świątek to set up final showdown against Aryna Sabalenka

CNN  

CNN — American Madison Keys stunned world No. 2 Iga Świątek in an all-time Australian Open classic, coming from a set down to win 5-7, 6-1, 7-6 and set up a final showdown against Aryna Sabalenka. “Umm … yeah … I’m in the final!” Sabalenka is aiming to win her third straight Australian Open title. William West/AFP/Getty Images Sabalenka, Keys’ …

Madison Keys in disbelief after beating Iga Swiatek: Feel like I blacked out
2 months ago

Madison Keys in disbelief after beating Iga Swiatek: Feel like I blacked out

India Today  

USA's Madison Keys shocked the crowd at the Rod Laver Arena by knocking out World No.2 Iga Swiatek on Thursday, January 23. Keys, who has never reached the final of the tournament before, could not believe her eyes after she handed a 10-8 defeat to Swiatek in the tiebreak of the final set. The US star saved the match point …

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 …

Superb Swiatek, resilient Keys set up Australian Open semifinal
2 months ago

Superb Swiatek, resilient Keys set up Australian Open semifinal

Al Jazeera  

Swiatek continues her ruthless run with a straight-sets win over Navarro as Keys stages comeback to beat Svitolina in three sets. A rampaging Iga Swiatek has stormed into her second Australian Open semifinal with a 6-1 6-2 centre-court demolition of eighth seed Emma Navarro and the world number two will face a stern test against Madison Keys, who came back …

Iga Świątek books place in Australian Open semifinal as double-bounce call causes controversy
2 months ago

Iga Świątek books place in Australian Open semifinal as double-bounce call causes controversy

CNN  

CNN — Iga Świątek booked her place in the semifinals of this year’s Australian Open after thrashing American star Emma Navarro on Tuesday, but the match wasn’t without its controversy. “Honestly, I didn’t see the replay after this point because, after the point, I didn’t look up to the screens because I wanted to stay focused and didn’t want this …

Australian Open: Swiatek sets up semi-final vs Keys after crushing Navarro
2 months ago

Australian Open: Swiatek sets up semi-final vs Keys after crushing Navarro

India Today  

Polish tennis star and World No. 2 Iga Swiatek showcased her dominance at the Rod Laver Arena on January 22, comfortably defeating American Emma Navarro 6-1, 6-2 in a one-sided quarter-final clash. Swiatek’s precision and power were on full display as Navarro struggled to counter the Polish star’s relentless returns. Australian Open, Day 11: Live Updates Although the second set …

Australian Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka to Iga Swiatek - Women’s singles title contenders in Melbourne
2 months, 1 week ago

Australian Open 2025: Aryna Sabalenka to Iga Swiatek - Women’s singles title contenders in Melbourne

Hindustan Times  

The season-opening Grand Slam event, Australian Open 2025, is scheduled to begin on Sunday. Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek are the main title favourites in Melbourne. Last year, Sabalenka defeated China’s Zheng Qinwen in the final 6-3 6-2 to clinch her second AUS Open title, and also her second major singles title overall. The Kazakh also helped her country reach …

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
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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 …

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 …

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

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