In a disappointing turn of events at the WTA 250 Kinoshita Group Japan Open, British No. 3 Katie Boulter was soundly defeated by Romania’s Sorana Cirstea, with a scoreline of 6-3, 6-1. This match marked Boulter’s exit in the second round, succumbing to the consistent prowess of Cirstea, who currently holds the 51st position in…
Jiri Lehecka, the third seed in this year’s European Open, kicked off his campaign in Brussels with a dominant performance against Belgian qualifier Gilles Arnauld Bailly. The Czech player advanced to the quarter-finals by securing a convincing 6-3, 6-2 victory over the 18-year-old, adding to his already impressive 5-1 record at this ATP 250 event….
Jasmine Paolini advanced to the quarter-finals of the WTA 500 2025 AUX Ningbo Open on Thursday, inching closer to a coveted spot at the WTA Finals. She was joined in the last eight by top seeds Elena Rybakina and Ekaterina Alexandrova, both of whom secured their own victories on Day 4. Notably, McCartney Kessler achieved…
British tennis player Emma Raducanu has announced her withdrawal from the upcoming Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo as well as the Hong Kong Open, effectively bringing her 2025 season to an early close. This decision comes on the heels of a difficult stint in Asia, where the 22-year-old faced numerous challenges, including health issues. Raducanu’s…
Leylah Fernandez, the fourth seed from Canada, showcased her prowess at the WTA 250 Kinoshita Group Japan Open in Osaka on Thursday, emerging as the sole seeded player to secure a place in the quarter-finals amidst a flurry of upsets. She delivered a commanding performance against Hungary’s Dalma Galfi, taking the match 6-1, 6-4 in…
The world of tennis is poised for a significant transformation as the International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced plans to rebrand itself as World Tennis, effective January 1, 2026. This decision was reached during the ITF’s Annual General Meeting, which was held virtually, where a remarkable majority of its member associations voted in favor of…
In an impressive display of skill, Holger Rune kicked off his tournament at the BNP Paribas Nordic Open in Stockholm with a solid performance, advancing to the quarter-finals for the third consecutive time on the ATP tour. As the top seed of this year’s event, Rune faced off against Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics in the opening…
Felix Auger-Aliassime showcased a resilient performance at the European Open, moving closer to his goal of qualifying for the ATP Finals in Turin. The Canadian, seeded second, engaged in a fierce battle against Damil Dzumhur, ultimately winning the match with a score of 7-6(3), 4-6, 7-6(5). This victory was crucial as it bolstered his position…
Daniil Medvedev showcased a remarkable performance in the opening rounds of the Almaty Open, successfully navigating his way to the quarter-finals while benefiting from the early exit of top seed Karen Khachanov. Medvedev faced Adam Walton in his second-round match, where he demonstrated resilience by overcoming a challenging situation. After falling behind 1-4 in the…
As the tennis season approaches its conclusion, injuries and withdrawals are becoming more common, notably affecting some of the top players. The Kinoshita Group Japan Open, a WTA 500 event, saw Naomi Osaka withdraw from her quarter-final match due to a leg injury. This decision has allowed Romanian Jacqueline Cristian to advance to the semi-finals….
