Category: Tennis
Defending Champion Gauff Bounces Back at WTA Finals
Coco Gauff has made a significant step towards ensuring her advancement in the WTA Finals, triumphing over Jasmine Paolini with a commanding score of 6-3, 6-2 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The reigning champion demonstrated marked improvement in her performance, particularly in her serving, where she recorded just three double faults—an impressive drop from the staggering…
Venus Williams Launches Her 33rd Professional Season at Auckland Tournament
Venus Williams, the legendary American tennis player, is set to embark on her 33rd consecutive season on the WTA Tour. Her journey will commence at the ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand, scheduled for January 5-11, 2026, where she has received a wild card entry. At 45 years old, Williams continues to demonstrate her passion…
Riyadh Showdown: Gauff and Sabalenka Secure Victories as Group Standings Stay Competitive
The WTA Finals in Riyadh witnessed a thrilling day of tennis on Tuesday, featuring significant victories from top competitors in the Stefanie Graf Group. Defending champion Coco Gauff showcased her fighting spirit by decisively defeating Jasmine Paolini with a score of 6-3, 6-2. Later in the day, Aryna Sabalenka prevailed in a tightly contested match…
Riyadh: Siniakova and Townsend Reach Semifinals Following Babos and Stefani’s Victory
In an electrifying display at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, the duo of Katerina Siniakova from the Czech Republic and American Taylor Townsend, seeded second, clinched a hard-fought victory against Gabriela Dabrowski of Canada and Erin Routliffe from New Zealand. The match, which took place on Tuesday, concluded with Siniakova and Townsend triumphing 6-4, 7-6(3),…
Riyadh Showdown: Rybakina Dominates Swiatek, Anisimova Knocks Out Keys
Elena Rybakina delivered a stunning performance at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, defeating Iga Swiatek in a dramatic comeback, winning 3-6, 6-1, 6-0. This result not only marked a significant milestone for Rybakina, as she secured her spot in the semi-finals, but it also left Swiatek needing to refocus quickly ahead of her next match…
Riyadh: Hsieh and Ostapenko Secure Final Doubles Spot in Semi-Finals
The doubles competition at the WTA Finals in Riyadh has been marked by a dramatic rise in the fortunes of the Taiwanese player Hsieh Su-Wei and Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko, both of whom emerged as formidable contenders after a resounding victory. In the afternoon session on Monday, the sixth-seeded duo triumphed over the top-seeded Italian pair…
ATP Update: Musetti Faces Challenges in Athens; Norrie Advances in Metz
As the ATP Finals approach next week, the intense rivalry for the eighth and final qualification spot is reaching a critical junction. Italian sensation Lorenzo Musetti is vying to reclaim his position from Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime, who recently overtook him by making a deep run at the Paris Masters. Musetti finds himself trailing Auger-Aliassime by…
Paris Showdown: Norrie Shocks Alcaraz in Upset Victory
The Rolex Paris Masters, the final Masters 1000 event of the tennis season, kicked off its second round on Tuesday, showcasing all the top seeds who received byes in the first round. Among the day’s matches, one clash stood out—British player Cameron Norrie produced what many will consider the upset of the tournament by defeating…
Valerie Camillo Named Successor to Steve Simon as WTA Chair in St. Petersburg, Florida
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has announced that Valerie Camillo will succeed Steve Simon as the Chair of the WTA Tour and WTA Ventures, beginning her tenure on November 17, 2025. This marks a significant transition for the organization as it seeks to capitalize on new opportunities in the realm of professional women’s tennis. In…
WTA Update: Quarter-Finals Set in Hong Kong and Jiujiang as Jones Withdraws from Chennai
The third day of tennis action brought mixed fortunes for players in Chennai and Hong Kong, with drama unfolding in Jiujiang, China as well. The highlight of the day included the withdrawal of British player Fran Jones due to heat exhaustion and the advancement of several players to the quarter-finals in their respective tournaments. At…
