Protecting young players from abuse must be a priority, Azarenka says
2 years, 3 months ago

Protecting young players from abuse must be a priority, Azarenka says

Hindustan Times  

Victoria Azarenka, of Belarus, serves to Petra Martic, of Croatia, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 3, 2022, in New York. Sexual abuse of young female players by older male coaches happens "right and left" on the WTA Tour and safeguarding against it must be a priority, Victoria Azarenka said at the U.S. Open on Saturday. Azarenka, who sits on the eight-person WTA players council, said that combating abuse was the group's top priority. "I hope this situation she's gonna come out of it stronger and tennis is not ruined for her because of that," Azarenka said. Czech Karolina Pliskova, another former world number one, was unsure if the women's tennis body could be of much help, saying she felt it was the responsibility of parents to ensure that the abuse of players does not happen.

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

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

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

New York Times  

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US Open: Coco Gauff, Caroline Garcia and other tennis players say cyberbullying is still a problem
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open: Coco Gauff, Caroline Garcia and other tennis players say cyberbullying is still a problem

Associated Press  

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US Open: Iga Swiatek and other tennis players say their mental and physical health are ignored
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US Open: Iga Swiatek and other tennis players say their mental and physical health are ignored

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
4 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 …

Washington Open 2024: Azarenka to face Sabalenka in quarterfinals
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Washington Open 2024: Azarenka to face Sabalenka in quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Two-time Australian Open champions Aryna Sabalenka and Victoria Azarenka will meet in the WTA and ATP Washington Open quarter-finals after Azarenka foiled an upset bid Thursday by China’s Wang Yafan. Top seed Sabalenka, the 2023 and 2024 Australian Open winner, and her sixth-seeded Belarus compatriot are the only two seeds in the last eight ahead of Friday’s showdown. “I’m really …

Teenager Mirra Andreeva stuns world no.2 Aryna Sabalenka to reach French Open 2024 semifinal
6 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Dubai Championships: Azarenka lines up Rybakina in second round
10 months ago

Dubai Championships: Azarenka lines up Rybakina in second round

The Hindu  

1 Victoria Azarenka put away Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands 6-2, 6-4 and set up a second-round matchup with Elena Rybakina at the Dubai Championships on Monday. The top four women — Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Rybakina — are reunited for the first time since the Australian Open. 2 Sabalenka ends a three-week layoff since winning her second …

Qatar Open 2024: Rybakina beats Pavlyuchenkova to set up final clash with Swiatek
10 months, 1 week ago

Qatar Open 2024: Rybakina beats Pavlyuchenkova to set up final clash with Swiatek

The Hindu  

Third seed Elena Rybakina is into the final of the Qatar Open after a 6-2 6-4 win over Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in Friday’s semifinal and will now meet world number one Iga Swiatek in the decider. After an even opening, Rybakina served to love to make it 2-2 before going on to break the Russian’s serve twice in the first set. …

Zheng sweeps into last eight, as Alcaraz set to face Zverev
11 months ago

Zheng sweeps into last eight, as Alcaraz set to face Zverev

China Daily  

China's Zheng Qinwen reacts after beating Oceane Dodin of France to reach the last eight. MELBOURNE, Australia－Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz will meet Olympic gold medalist Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open quarterfinals and Daniil Medvedev is also back in a last eight that is stacked with the top six seeds. No 12-seeded Zheng Qinwen, a quarterfinalist at last year's US …

Alcaraz sets up Australian Open quarterfinal against Zverev. Four first-timers into women’s last 8
11 months ago

Alcaraz sets up Australian Open quarterfinal against Zverev. Four first-timers into women’s last 8

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz will meet Olympic gold medalist Alexander Zverev in the Australian Open quarterfinals and Daniil Medvedev is also back in a last eight that is stacked with the top six seeds. The first of the men’s quarterfinals — 10-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic vs. No. “Every match I’m playing, I’m feeling better and …

Round of 16 was the end of the run for 16-year-old Andreeva at the Australian Open
11 months ago

Round of 16 was the end of the run for 16-year-old Andreeva at the Australian Open

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Mirra Andreeva was a set away from being the youngest player since Martina Hingis in 1997 to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals. The 16-year-old Andreeva took the first set off 2021 French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova in the round of 16 on Sunday, later admitting that’s when she started thinking about the last eight. “After winning the …

Swiatek says female tennis players are united as they seek improvements from the WTA
1 year, 1 month ago

Swiatek says female tennis players are united as they seek improvements from the WTA

The Hindu  

Iga Swiatek says she and other women’s tennis players are more united than in the past as they seek changes on the WTA Tour, including improvements to prioritize the athletes’ well-being. “There are some things that the WTA could change for us without any impact on the tournaments and the things that they already agreed with the tournaments.” In a …

WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek wins opener, Coco Gauff thrashes Ons Jabeur
1 year, 1 month ago

WTA Finals: Iga Swiatek wins opener, Coco Gauff thrashes Ons Jabeur

Firstpost  

Iga Swiatek is bidding to reclaim her world number one ranking from Aryna Sabalenka at this week’s season-ending finals in Mexico. World number two Iga Swiatek overcame a shaky start to defeat Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova in straight sets in her opening WTA Finals match in Cancun. The 22-year-old four-time Grand Slam champion is bidding to reclaim her world number …

Swiatek echoes complaints at WTA Finals after Sabalenka calls out ‘another level of disrespect’
1 year, 1 month 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, 1 month 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, 1 month 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 …

US Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz blitzes past Alexander Zverev, rivals feel the heat
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz blitzes past Alexander Zverev, rivals feel the heat

Firstpost  

Carlos Alcaraz moved to within one win of a potential dream US Open final with Novak Djokovic with an emphatic straight sets victory over Alexander Zverev Carlos Alcaraz powered into the semi-finals of the US Open on Wednesday as rival Daniil Medvedev battled through a brutal heatwave to join the Spaniard in the last four. pic.twitter.com/4S7il8zysr — US Open Tennis …

US Open: Iga Swiatek losing world No. 1 ranking is the best thing that could happen to her, says Mats Wilander
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open: Iga Swiatek losing world No. 1 ranking is the best thing that could happen to her, says Mats Wilander

India Today  

Seven-time Grand Slam champion Mats Wilander has said that Iga Swiatek losing the world number one ranking is probably the best thing that could happen to her. US Open 2023: Full Coverage Speaking to Eurosport, Wilander said losing the world number one spot is probably the best thing that could happen to Swiatek, adding that there’s a reason for her …

U.S. Open 2023: Sabalenka looks to march on with top ranking in the bag
1 year, 3 months ago

U.S. Open 2023: Sabalenka looks to march on with top ranking in the bag

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka will have a spring in her step when she meets Daria Kasatkina in the U.S. Open fourth round on Monday, with the Belarusian set to take over as world number one. “Reaching the WTA world number one singles ranking is something I’ve dreamed of ever since I was a little girl when I started playing tennis,” Sabalenka, 25, …

Iga Swiatek's reign as WTA World No.1 ends after heartbreaking US Open exit, Aryna Sabalenka emerges as successor
1 year, 3 months ago

Iga Swiatek's reign as WTA World No.1 ends after heartbreaking US Open exit, Aryna Sabalenka emerges as successor

Hindustan Times  

Defending US Open champion Iga Swiatek suffered a shock exit in New York in the early hours of Monday when Jelena Ostapenko ended her title-defense campaing with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 victory in the fourth round. While the win took Ostapenko into her maiden quarterfinals the Flushing Meadows, where she will face title favourite Coco Gauff, the loss ended Swiatek's …

US Open 2023: Djokovic, Swiatek advance; Tsitsipas falls in second round
1 year, 3 months ago

US Open 2023: Djokovic, Swiatek advance; Tsitsipas falls in second round

The Hindu  

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek rolled to straight-set victories to move into the third round at the US Open on Wednesday, fighting not only their opponents but sticky, 85-degree Fahrenheit weather on the hottest day at the tournament so far. In the biggest upset of the day, seventh-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas fell in the second round to 128th-ranked Swiss qualifier Dominic …

Djokovic and Swiatek roll into third round US Open second round
1 year, 3 months ago

Djokovic and Swiatek roll into third round US Open second round

Hindustan Times  

Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek rolled to straight-set victories to move into the third round at the U.S. Open on Wednesday, fighting not only their opponents but sticky, 85-degree Fahrenheit weather on the hottest day at the tournament so far. Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek “That’s why we train several hours a day in humid, hot conditions so we can …

Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek overcome adversity to advance to quarterfinals at Cincinnati Masters
1 year, 4 months ago

Top seeds Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek overcome adversity to advance to quarterfinals at Cincinnati Masters

Hindustan Times  

Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek, the top-ranked players in tennis, got past adverse weather conditions and challenging opponents on Thursday to reach the Western & Southern Open quarterfinals. Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts after winning a point against Tommy Paul of the United States during their third-round match on day 5 at the Western & Southern Open Alcaraz overcame two …

Tennis roundup: Karolina Pliskova, Victoria Azarenka win in Montreal; Matteo Berrettini advances in Toronto
1 year, 4 months ago

Tennis roundup: Karolina Pliskova, Victoria Azarenka win in Montreal; Matteo Berrettini advances in Toronto

Firstpost  

Karolina Pliskova and Victoria Azarenka posted wins on a rain-affected day in Montreal. In Toronto, Matteo Berrettini was the highlight winner Former world number ones Karolina Pliskova and Victoria Azarenka advanced after rain delays on Monday’s first day of the WTA Montreal Open hardcourt tournament. Czech standout Pliskova beat China’s Zhu Lin to book a second-round berth against current world …

Tennis fans in Washinton Open are warned that Ukraine’s Svitolina and Belarus’ Azarenka won’t shake hands
1 year, 4 months ago

Tennis fans in Washinton Open are warned that Ukraine’s Svitolina and Belarus’ Azarenka won’t shake hands

The Hindu  

Spectators at the DC Open were told before Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina defeated Belarus’ Victoria Azarenka 7-6, 6-4 on Monday night that the players would not shake hands when their first-round match ended. In earlier action on Day 1 at the first combined ATP-WTA 500 event, defending champion Liudmila Samsonova stretched her winning streak in Washington to six matches by beating …

Wimbledon 2023: Victoria Azarenka blasts 'unfair' crowd after being booed off court
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Victoria Azarenka blasts 'unfair' crowd after being booed off court

Firstpost  

Victoria Azarenka walked off Court 1 to the sound of boos after the Belarusian and Ukrainian Elina Svitolina didn’t shake hands. Victoria Azarenka called the Wimbledon crowd “unfair” and “drunk” after she was booed off Court 1 following her defeat to Elina Svitolina in a politically charged clash. As has become a common feature, Svitolina did not shake hands with …

Wimbledon 2023: Azarenka booed off court for failing to offer Svitolina obligatory handshake
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Azarenka booed off court for failing to offer Svitolina obligatory handshake

The Hindu  

Win or lose, Victoria Azarenka knew there would be no handshake offered by Ukrainian rival Elina Svitolina at the end of Sunday’s Wimbledon contest that had been billed as the ‘battle of the mums’. Calling the reaction “unfair”, Azarenka did not want to make a big deal of it, realising that perhaps the crowd were not aware as to why …

Wimbledon 2023: Svitolina comes out on top in blockbuster battle with Azarenka
1 year, 5 months ago

Wimbledon 2023: Svitolina comes out on top in blockbuster battle with Azarenka

The Hindu  

It turned out to be the mother of all battles and Victoria Azarenka produced some telling blows in an electrifying contest but in the end she lacked the chutzpah to prevent Elina Svitolina from securing a place in the Wimbledon quarterfinals. READ:Swiatek comes back to beat Belinda Bencic and reach the quarterfinals Bizarrely, the crowd booed Azarenka as she left …

‘You know I’m not Russian, right?’: Victoria Azarenka left confused as reporter mixes up her nationality in Wimbledon
1 year, 5 months ago

‘You know I’m not Russian, right?’: Victoria Azarenka left confused as reporter mixes up her nationality in Wimbledon

Hindustan Times  

Opening day of Wimbledon 2023 saw former grand slam champions take to the courts to put on a show, and amongst them was Belarusian former world number one Victoria Azarenka. Belarusian athletes were banned from Wimbledon 2022, including Azarenka and her compatriot Aryna Sabalenka, due to their role in the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Slightly taken aback, Azarenka answered “You …

WTA Rankings: Swiatek begins 58th week as World No.1, Jabeur slips
1 year, 7 months ago

WTA Rankings: Swiatek begins 58th week as World No.1, Jabeur slips

The Hindu  

Here is all you need to know about the latest WTA Rankings released on May 8, 2023. Iga Swiatek began 58th consecutive week as the World No.1 in the latest WTA Rankings released on Monday. The 21-year-old Pole leads World No.2 Aryna Sabalenka by 1744 points despite losing to the Belarusian in the Madrid Open final on Saturday. Tunisia’s Ons …

Madrid Masters 2023: Mirra Andreeva, 15, upsets Leylah Fernandez for first WTA Tour win
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Masters 2023: Mirra Andreeva, 15, upsets Leylah Fernandez for first WTA Tour win

The Hindu  

Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva upset Canada’s Leylah Fernandez 6-3, 6-4 in the first round of the Madrid Masters on Wednesday to clinch her first win on the WTA Tour. The 15-year-old Andreeva, awarded a main-draw wildcard, hit four aces and converted three of five break points to defeat 2021 US Open runner-up Fernandez in an hour and 16 minutes in …

WTA to meet Ukrainian players amid locker-room tensions with Russians, Belarusians
1 year, 8 months ago

WTA to meet Ukrainian players amid locker-room tensions with Russians, Belarusians

Firstpost  

A WTA spokesperson confirmed to AFP that a request from the players has been received by the organisation and that a meeting would be held when a suitable date has been found. Miami: The WTA will meet with Ukrainian players to discuss their concerns as locker-room tension with Russian and Belarus players continues to simmer in the sport. Ukrainian Marta …

WTA Roundup: Iga Swiatek Enters Semi-final After Receiving a Walkover in Dubai
1 year, 10 months ago

WTA Roundup: Iga Swiatek Enters Semi-final After Receiving a Walkover in Dubai

News 18  

Iga Swiatek barely worked up a sweat on Wednesday in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, yet she still registered two wins at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. Later, Swiatek, the reigning French Open champion, received a walkover into the semifinals when the Czech Republic’s Karolina Pliskova was forced to withdraw from the tournament due to a viral illness. Merida Open …

Victoria Azarenka calls for fitting venue for WTA Finals
1 year, 10 months ago

Victoria Azarenka calls for fitting venue for WTA Finals

Firstpost  

The WTA Finals in Fort Worth last year witnessed sparse crowds and were only announced late September — less than two months before the event. Dubai: Victoria Azarenka said Monday that she hopes the WTA Finals will find a “deserving” home, after a couple of years of instability after the women’s tennis organisation suspended all Chinese tournaments. The WTA Finals …

10-year-itch: With vintage show, Azarenka into first Oz Open semi since 2013
1 year, 11 months ago

10-year-itch: With vintage show, Azarenka into first Oz Open semi since 2013

Hindustan Times  

Victoria Azarenka ended 2022 ranked 27th in the world – which is exactly how she had started the year. Jessica Pegula, right, of the U.S. embraces Victoria Azarenka of Belarus following their quarterfinal match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne In essence, she was moving well, her strokes had good form but she wasn't brave enough; not brave …

Australian Open 2023: Victoria Azarenka Eases Past Jessica Pegula to Reach Semis
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Victoria Azarenka Eases Past Jessica Pegula to Reach Semis

News 18  

Victoria Azarenka displayed the same confident brand of hard-hitting baseline tennis that carried her to two Australian Open titles and the No. Now 33 and a mother, she walked out into Rod Laver Arena wearing a jersey from her 7-year-old son’s favourite soccer team, Paris Saint-Germain, Azarenka delivered big shot after big shot, raced to a 3-0 lead in 12 …

Australian Open 2023: Victoria Azarenka prevails over Sofia Kenin in battle of former champions
1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Victoria Azarenka prevails over Sofia Kenin in battle of former champions

Hindustan Times  

Victoria Azarenka confessed to some nerves before coming through a tough first-round battle against Sofia Kenin 6-4 7-6 on Monday to ensure she would be the only former Australian Open champion remaining in the women's draw. Victoria Azarenka of Belarus reacts after defeating Sofia Kenin of the U.S. in their first round match at the Australian Open The 33-year-old Belarusian, …

Azarenka rolls into Adelaide quarterfinals with win over Zheng
1 year, 11 months ago

Azarenka rolls into Adelaide quarterfinals with win over Zheng

The Hindu  

Twice Australian Open champion Victoria Azarenka saw off Zheng Qinwen 6-2 7-5 on Thursday to reach the Adelaide International 1 quarter-finals alongside unseeded duo Irina-Camelia Begu and Linda Noskova. China’s Zheng, who was named WTA Newcomer of the Year in 2022, sent down 10 aces and 34 winners but also made 35 unforced errors at the Australian Open warm-up event. …

Iga Swiatek wins WTA Player of Year; Jessica Pegula's coach David Witt honoured
2 years ago

Iga Swiatek wins WTA Player of Year; Jessica Pegula's coach David Witt honoured

Firstpost  

Iga Swiatek was unbelievably consistent and ascended to the top of WTA rankings after Ash Barty surprisingly retired. Iga Swiatek was honored as WTA Player of the Year for the first time on Monday after rising to No. J A Z D A 🚀 Capping off an unstoppable season, your 2022 WTA Player of the Year, @iga_swiatek 🗳#WTAAwards pic.twitter.com/y4zLvvHjXL — …

Azarenka cruises past Keys to set up meeting with Gauff in Guadalajara
2 years, 2 months ago

Azarenka cruises past Keys to set up meeting with Gauff in Guadalajara

The Hindu  

Victoria Azarenka battled past Madison Keys 6-4, 6-7, 6-1 in Guadalajara on Thursday, ending the American’s hopes of reaching the WTA Finals and setting up a quarterfinal showdown with Coco Gauff, who rolled past Italian Martina Trevisan 6-0, 6-3. It will be the first meeting between the 33-year-old twice major winner Azarenka and the American 15 years her junior, after …

US Open 2022: Women players need better safeguarding, says Victoria Azarenka
2 years, 3 months ago

US Open 2022: Women players need better safeguarding, says Victoria Azarenka

Firstpost  

Azarenka said the issue of safeguarding players was a top concern for members of the WTA Tour’s Players’ Council, adding that exploitation of players was happening “left and right.” New York: Victoria Azarenka said Saturday tennis needs to do a better job of protecting women players after the former coach of French player Fiona Ferro was charged with rape. Azarenka …

French tennis player Fiona Ferro accuses former coach of sexual assault
2 years, 3 months ago

French tennis player Fiona Ferro accuses former coach of sexual assault

The Hindu  

A professional tennis player from France who reached a career-high ranking of No. The French Tennis Federation said in a statement Saturday that it is “standing by” Fiona Ferro, a 25-year-old who lost in qualifying at the U.S. Open last week, “in the proceedings she has initiated against her former coach, Pierre Bouteyre.” The federation added that it “is examining …

French tennis player accuses former coach of sexual assault
2 years, 3 months ago

French tennis player accuses former coach of sexual assault

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — A professional tennis player from France who reached a career-high ranking of No. The French Tennis Federation said in a statement Saturday that it is “standing by” Fiona Ferro, a 25-year-old who lost in qualifying at the U.S. Open last week, “in the proceedings she has initiated against her former coach, Pierre Bouteyre.” The federation added that …

French tennis player Fiona Ferro accuses former coach of rape and sexual assault
2 years, 3 months ago

French tennis player Fiona Ferro accuses former coach of rape and sexual assault

India TV News  

A professional tennis player from France Fiona Ferro has accused her former coach of rape and sexual assault. The French Tennis Federation said in a statement Saturday that it is "standing by" Fiona Ferro, a 25-year-old who lost in qualifying at the U.S. Open last week, "in the proceedings she has initiated against her former coach, Pierre Bouteyre." "I have …

Tennis Plays For Peace: Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff Headline US Open Exhibition to Benefit Ukraine
2 years, 3 months ago

Tennis Plays For Peace: Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff Headline US Open Exhibition to Benefit Ukraine

News 18  

Coco Gauff’s shoes carried the message “Play for Peace" as she joined Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek and other tennis stars in a pre-U.S. Open exhibition event Wednesday night that helped generate more than $1 million for humanitarian assistance in Ukraine. The U.S. Tennis Association said 100% of proceeds from sales of tickets to its “Tennis Plays for Peace Exhibition" in …

Iga Swiatek becomes 1st Polish tennis player ranked No. 1
2 years, 8 months ago

Iga Swiatek becomes 1st Polish tennis player ranked No. 1

Associated Press  

Iga Swiatek moved up one spot to the top of the WTA rankings on Monday, becoming the first tennis player from Poland to be No. The 20-year-old Swiatek — pronounced shvee-ON-tek — takes over from Ash Barty, who announced last month she would be retiring at the age of 25 after more than two years at No. Swiatek won the …

Iga Swiatek confirmed as new WTA number one
2 years, 8 months ago

Iga Swiatek confirmed as new WTA number one

Firstpost  

The 20-year-old celebrated her new status in style on Sunday, winning the Miami Open with a straight-sets victory over four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka. Poland’s Iga Swiatek was confirmed as the new WTA number one in the rankings released Monday, replacing the retired Ashleigh Barty. Swiatek’s victory made her only the fourth women’s player in history to win the …

WTA Finals 2021: Aryna Sabalenka heads all-European field for season-ending singles title
3 years, 1 month 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 …

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