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Sabalenka's on top of the world

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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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 …

Play Open Gauff Riyadh Sabalenka Pegula Swiatek

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 …

Play Open Gauff Riyadh Sabalenka Pegula Swiatek

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova returns to the top 10, and Carlos Alcaraz stays at No. 3

Associated Press

LONDON — Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova returned to the WTA’s top 10 for the first time in six months on Monday, and runner-up Jasmine Paolini rose to a career-best No. Krejcikova’s run to her second Grand Slam title, capped by a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 victory over Paolini on Saturday, allowed the 28-year-old player from the Czech Republic to jump 22 …

Wimbledon Paolini Krejcikova

5 months, 4 weeks ago

Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova downs Jasmine Paolini to clinch second Grand Slam title

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Barbora Krejcikova is the eighth woman to leave Wimbledon as the champion in the past eight editions of the event. AP London: Barbora Krejcikova kept insisting that nobody — not her friends, not her family, not even herself — would believe she won Wimbledon for her second Grand Slam title. Even while holding her gold champion’s plate, Krejcikova described herself …

Grand Slam Set Wimbledon Champion Paolini Krejcikova Barbora Krejcikova

5 months, 4 weeks ago

Barbora Krejcikova triumphs at Wimbledon for her second Grand Slam title

LA Times

Barbora Krejcikova celebrates after defeating Jasmine Paolini for the women’s singles title at Wimbledon on Saturday. Barbora Krejcikova won Wimbledon for her second Grand Slam title with a 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 victory over Jasmine Paolini in the final on Saturday. She has net skills, to be sure — that’s part of why she has won seven Grand Slam women’s doubles …

Grand Slam Set Wimbledon Paolini Krejcikova Barbora Krejcikova

5 months, 4 weeks ago

Surprise, surprise! Unlikely Wimbledon contenders Krejcikova and Paolini meet in the women’s final

Associated Press

LONDON — Barbora Krejcikova had a bad back and just a handful of wins this season before Wimbledon. I could reach a Wimbledon final, that I can be a different player,” said Krejcikova, who won the 2021 French Open for her only Grand Slam singles title. 31 seed, ousted 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Centre Court …

Final Paolini Krejcikova Rybakina Unlikely Wimbledon

1 year, 6 months ago

Top seeds Krejcikova, Ostapenko face off in Birmingham final

The Hindu

Top two seeds Barbora Krejcikova and Jelena Ostapenko will meet in the final of the Birmingham Open after coming through their semifinals in contrasting fashion on Saturday. “It’s always difficult to play on the grass because the game can change quickly, so I’m happy how I handled the match and that I’m in the final.” By contrast, Ostapenko has been …

Birmingham Krejcikova Ostapenko Face

1 year, 6 months ago

Krejcikova and Ostapenko advance to Birmingham Classic semifinals

Hindustan Times

Top-seeded Barbora Krejcikova cruised into the Birmingham Classic semifinals while No. Barbora Krejcikova in action against Linda Fruhvirtova during Birmingham Classic Krejcikova eased past fellow Czech Linda Fruhvirtova 6-3, 6-2. Meanwhile, Ostapenko, the 2017 French Open champion, had to rally from a set and 4-0 down to overcome Magdalena Frech of Poland 4-6, 7-5, 6-2 in an error-strewn quarterfinal. 4-seeded …

Classic Krejcikova Ostapenko Birmingham Classic

1 year, 8 months ago

Rybakina, Krejcikova shine in Billie Jean King Cup openers

The Hindu

Grand Slam champions Elena Rybakina and Barbora Krejcikova comfortably won their opening matches to help Kazakhstan and the Czech Republic take 2-0 leads in their Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers on Friday. The reigning Wimbledon champion fired nine aces and won three out of six breakpoints in her 6-3 6-4 victory over Weronika Falkowska to put Kazakhstan in full control …

Ukraine Kazakhstan Krejcikova Rybakina

1 year, 9 months ago

Miami Open 2023: Rybakina, Sabalenka storm into quarter-finals, Pegula progresses

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Bianca Andreescu was wheelchaired off court after suffering a left ankle injury and retiring against Ekaterina Alexandrova at Miami Open. Elena Rybakina extended her winning streak to 11 matches as she booked her place in the Miami Open quarter-finals with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Belgium’s Elise Mertens on Monday while world number two Aryna Sabalenka powered past Barbora Krejcíkova …

Miami Open Win Set Sabalenka Krejcikova Rybakina

1 year, 10 months ago

Swiatek defeats Gauff, Krejcikova beats Pegula to set up Dubai final

The Hindu

World number one Iga Swiatek extended her perfect record against Coco Gauff to 6-0 with a straight sets victory in the Dubai WTA semifinals on Friday. And technique also I feel much better.” A love break in game three gave Swiatek an early advantage, the world number one outlasting her teenage opponent in a long rally that ended with a …

Gauff Set Dubai Wta Pegula Krejcikova Swiatek Defeats

1 year, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2023: Barbora Krejcikova 1st to advance to fourth round

The Hindu

Barbora Krejcikova has become the first player to advance to the fourth round at the Australian Open this year after a 6-2, 6-3 win over Anhelina Kalinina to open play Friday at Rod Laver Arena. “I was happy that I was able to put all of them under my belt, there were some close games,” the 2021 French Open champion …

Open Tsitsipas Krejcikova

2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022, Day 9, Tennis Highlights: Rafael Nadal, Ash Barty Enter Semis; Krejcikova, Sania Mirza Knocked Out

News 18

Australian Open 2022, Day 9, Tennis Highlights: A resurgent Madison Keys reached her first Australian Open semi-final since 2015 with another big upset to down French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova on Tuesday. French Open champion Krejcikova swept past two-time Melbourne champion Victoria Azarenka 6-2, 6-2 to set up a last-eight meeting with unseeded American Madison Keys. French Open champion Krejcikova …

Open Melbourne Champion Australian Seed Pegula Keys

2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Madison Keys sweeps past Barbora Krejcikova to reach semi-finals

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Madison Keys will play either top-ranked Ash Barty or Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals. Madison Keys is the first player into the semi-finals at Melbourne Park after beating French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova 6-3, 6-2. Keys will play either top-ranked Ash Barty or Jessica Pegula in the semi-finals. She has tied that mark now — five wins so far in …

Keys Krejcikova Madison Keys

2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Allez Alize! Cornet leads surprise quarter-finalists in Melbourne

Firstpost

Having survived the trial by fire against Halep, the seasoned French player will lead a bunch of surprise quarter-finalists at this year’s Australian Open. Kanepi defeated No 2 seed Aryna Sabalenka 5-7, 6-2, 6-6 in two hours and 19 minutes on Monday to enter the Australian Open quarter-finals for the very first time. Compatriot Danielle Collins, who had undergone emergency …

French Collins Open Round Player Melbourne Badosa

2 years, 11 months ago

Australian Open 2022: 'Hope they're scared' Barbora Krejcikova sends out warning to rest

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The Czech fourth seed was one of the standout players of 2021, winning three titles as she soared up the rankings to her current world number four. Melbourne: French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova said her rivals should be “scared” after pulling off a gritty comeback win against Jelena Ostapenko on Friday at the Australian Open. It set up an attractive …

Czech Krejcikova Ostapenko

3 years, 1 month ago

Anett Kontaveit Crushes Karolina Pliskova to Reach WTA Finals Semi-finals

News 18

Anett Kontaveit powered past third-seeded Karolina Pliskova 6-4, 6-0 on Friday to lead the way into the semi-finals of the season-ending WTA Finals. The eighth-seeded Estonian notched her 12th straight WTA match win as she assured herself of finishing in the top two of her group in the round-robin phase. Kontaveit, whose win streak included titles at Moscow and Cluj-Napoca, …

Pliskova Kontaveit Finals Anett

3 years, 4 months ago

‘Trusting myself': Leylah Fernandez, 19, reaches US Open SF

Associated Press

NEW YORK — When Leylah Fernandez wins a pivotal point at the U.S. Open — and she’s won enough of them to become the tournament’s youngest semifinalist since Maria Sharapova in 2005 — the teenager with the exciting game and enthusiasm to match raises her right fist or windmills her arms, firing up herself and the crowd. “It’s really tough …

Match Grand Slam New York Open Medvedev Canadian Djokovic

3 years, 4 months ago

'Trusting myself': Leylah Fernandez, 19, reaches US Open Semi Finals

New Indian Express

What often happens next, after good points or bad, is just as important to the success of the unseeded Canadian left-hander with the quick reflexes: She'll turn her back to the court and her opponent, face the wall behind the baseline for a few moments, gather herself and repeat whatever that day's mantra of choice is. “It's really tough to …

Match Grand Slam Open Medvedev Win Canadian Djokovic

3 years, 4 months ago

US Open: Muguruza 'wasn't very happy' with Krejcikova after exit

India TV News

Garbine Muguruza did not like how her topsy-turvy fourth-round match at the US Open against Barbora Krejcikova ended. It also had to do with what Krejcikova did toward the end of her 6-3, 7-6 victory that finished after 1 a.m. as Sunday became Monday — behaviour that two-time major title winner Muguruza told the reigning French Open champion was “so …

Us Open Krejcikova Open Muguruza

3 years, 4 months ago

Cincinnati Masters: Ashleigh Barty recovers from break down in 2nd set to beat Barbora Krejcikova, enter semis

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Wimbledon 2021 champion Barty awaits a Saturday opponent from the Grand Slam champion pair of Angelique Kerber and Petra Kvitova. Cincinnati: Top-ranked Ashleigh Barty recovered from a break down in the second set to sweep past Barbora Krejcikova 6-2, 6-4 on Friday and reach the WTA and ATP Cincinnati semi-finals. Barty now stands level with Krejcikova — a three-time Grand …

Grand Slam Cincinnati Krejcikova Barty Recovers

3 years, 5 months ago

Tennis: Barbora Krejcikova wins Prague Open title

The Hindu

French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova eased past fellow Czech Tereza Martincova in the Prague Open final on Sunday to collect a third title in four tournaments. Krejcikova, the world number 13, beat 78th-ranked Martincova 6-2, 6-0 in an hour and five minutes on Prague's hardcourt. Krejcikova's varied game based on a solid serve and forehand largely restricted Martincova to the …

Prague Krejcikova Martincova

3 years, 6 months ago

6 different French Open champions in 6 years- Why so many 1st-time women's Grand Slam champs in Paris?

Hindustan Times

It started with Garbiñe Muguruza beating Serena Williams in the 2016 French Open final. And now Barbora Krejcikova has joined the chat: Her victory at Roland Garros on Saturday made the 25-year-old from the Czech Republic the sixth consecutive first-time Grand Slam champion to earn the women's singles trophy in Paris. Contrast what's been happening at the French Open in …

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Sabalenka's on top of the world

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Sabalenka's on top of the world

Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova returns to the top 10, and Carlos Alcaraz stays at No. 3

Wimbledon 2024: Barbora Krejcikova downs Jasmine Paolini to clinch second Grand Slam title

Barbora Krejcikova triumphs at Wimbledon for her second Grand Slam title

Surprise, surprise! Unlikely Wimbledon contenders Krejcikova and Paolini meet in the women’s final

Top seeds Krejcikova, Ostapenko face off in Birmingham final

Krejcikova and Ostapenko advance to Birmingham Classic semifinals

Rybakina, Krejcikova shine in Billie Jean King Cup openers

Miami Open 2023: Rybakina, Sabalenka storm into quarter-finals, Pegula progresses

Swiatek defeats Gauff, Krejcikova beats Pegula to set up Dubai final

Australian Open 2023: Barbora Krejcikova 1st to advance to fourth round

Australian Open 2022, Day 9, Tennis Highlights: Rafael Nadal, Ash Barty Enter Semis; Krejcikova, Sania Mirza Knocked Out

Australian Open 2022: Madison Keys sweeps past Barbora Krejcikova to reach semi-finals

Australian Open 2022: Allez Alize! Cornet leads surprise quarter-finalists in Melbourne

Australian Open 2022: 'Hope they're scared' Barbora Krejcikova sends out warning to rest

Anett Kontaveit Crushes Karolina Pliskova to Reach WTA Finals Semi-finals

‘Trusting myself': Leylah Fernandez, 19, reaches US Open SF

'Trusting myself': Leylah Fernandez, 19, reaches US Open Semi Finals

US Open: Muguruza 'wasn't very happy' with Krejcikova after exit

Cincinnati Masters: Ashleigh Barty recovers from break down in 2nd set to beat Barbora Krejcikova, enter semis

Tennis: Barbora Krejcikova wins Prague Open title

6 different French Open champions in 6 years- Why so many 1st-time women's Grand Slam champs in Paris?