Zheng beats Paolini to march into WTA Finals semis RIYADH: China’s Zheng Qinwen reached the semi-finals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh after claiming an impressive 6-1... Published 06 Nov, 2024 08:35pm
Sports Swiatek reinforces No.1 spot in WTA rankings PARIS: French Open champion Iga Swiatek cemented her place at the top of the women’s game with her victory at Roland... Published 10 Jun, 2024 05:08pm
Sports Rybakina delighted by consistency after Stuttgart win World number four Elena Rybakina said she was pleased with the consistency she has shown in recent months after... Published 22 Apr, 2024 10:54am
Sports Collins through to Charleston semi-finals as winning run continues Danielle Collins is doing her utmost to go out with a bang in her final season on the WTA Tour as she looks to add... Published 06 Apr, 2024 02:54pm
Sports WTA Finals to be held in Saudi Arabia from 2024-2026 The season-ending WTA Finals will be held in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh from 2024-2026, the women’s tennis body... Published 04 Apr, 2024 05:36pm
Sports Navarro beats Mertens to clinch first WTA title in Hobart MELBOURNE: Emma Navarro gave herself a huge boost ahead of her Australian Open debut by claiming her first WTA tour... Published 13 Jan, 2024 12:30pm
Sports WTA says no decision yet on 2024 Finals host amid reported Saudi interest BENGALURU: The WTA is yet to decide on a venue for its 2024 season-ending Finals, the governing body of women’s... Published 11 Dec, 2023 12:25pm
Sports Djokovic beats Rune to reach ninth Paris Masters semi-final PARIS: Novak Djokovic edged out Holger Rune on Friday to avenge his defeat in last year’s Paris Masters final and... Published 04 Nov, 2023 11:14am
Sports Sabalenka downs Rybakina to reach WTA Finals semis CANCÚN: World number one Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in a rain-disrupted group match on... Published 04 Nov, 2023 11:05am
Sports Swiatek on board with WTA’s performance byes Iga Swiatek has given her backing to the reintroduction of performance byes during the WTA’s Asian swing of events,... Published 03 Oct, 2023 12:14pm
Sports Women’s tennis returns to China after Peng Shuai boycott GUANGZHOU: Professional women’s tennis tournaments return to China on Monday, less than two years after the WTA... Published 16 Sep, 2023 10:37am
Sports Swiatek holds off Collins to line up Montreal semi-final with Pegula MONTREAL: World number one Iga Swiatek outlasted a determined Danielle Collins 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 on Friday to book a... Published 12 Aug, 2023 10:21am
Sports Medvedev says all-conquering Djokovic is the ‘greatest’ Daniil Medvedev has no doubt that Novak Djokovic is the greatest tennis player in history and the world number three... Published 02 Jul, 2023 11:50am
Sports Pegula says potential Saudi deal can help WTA ensure equal prize money American world number four Jessica Pegula said doing business with Saudi Arabia can help the WTA in its quest to... Published 02 Jul, 2023 11:36am
Sports Sabalenka survives Sherif scare to reach Madrid Open semis MADRID: World number two Aryna Sabalenka was forced to sweat by Mayar Sherif but eventually came through 2-6, 6-2,... Published 02 May, 2023 07:26pm
Sports Sabalenka ends Andreeva adventure to reach Madrid quarters MADRID: World number two Aryna Sabalenka made light work of 16-year-old Mirra Andreeva on Monday with a 6-3, 6-1 win... Published 01 May, 2023 07:49pm
Sports WTA to make China return in September after Peng boycott PARIS: Professional women’s tennis tournaments will resume in China in September after a 16-month boycott over... Published 13 Apr, 2023 07:36pm
Sports Kasatkina not in favour of ‘trash-talking’ between players World number eight Daria Kasatkina has given the thumbs down to the idea of “trash-talking” between professional... Published 08 Apr, 2023 02:17pm
Sports Sabalenka says WTA doing its best to support players amid tensions due to war World number two Aryna Sabalenka said the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) was doing a good job of supporting... Published 18 Mar, 2023 10:41am
Sports CVC to invest $150mn into women’s tennis LONDON: The WTA Tour have announced CVC Capital Partners will invest in the women’s tour after the private equity... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:12pm
Sports Murray expects Russians and Belarusians to play at Wimbledon this year Andy Murray said he expects Wimbledon organisers to allow Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the Grand... Published 08 Mar, 2023 05:46pm
Sports Last dance awaits India’s Mirza as she reaches mixed doubles final MELBOURNE: Sania Mirza, India’s greatest women’s tennis player, stayed on track for a fairytale farewell after she... Published 25 Jan, 2023 07:43pm
Sports Sabalenka stops qualifier Noskova to seal Adelaide title ADELAIDE: Aryna Sabalenka warmed up for the Australian Open by capturing her 11th WTA Tour title with a 6-3 7-6(4)... Published 08 Jan, 2023 03:15pm
Sports Tiafoe, Pegula put USA on brink of lifting United Cup SYDNEY: Frances Tiafoe and Jessica Pegula delivered powerhouse performances to put the United States on the verge of... Published 08 Jan, 2023 10:43am
Sports Sabalenka looking to keep ATP Finals momentum going in Australia ADELAIDE: World number five Aryna Sabalenka is aiming to hold onto the momentum from her season-ending run at the... Published 31 Dec, 2022 12:11pm
Sports Pegula eases past Sakkari to claim Guadalajara title American Jessica Pegula captured her first WTA 1000 crown with a 6-2 6-3 win over Maria Sakkari in the Guadalajara... Published 24 Oct, 2022 10:48am
Sports Halep says will fight to clean name after doping suspension PARIS: Former world number one Simona Halep said Friday she will “fight until the end” to prove she did not... Published 21 Oct, 2022 07:37pm
Sports Top-ranked Swiatek rallies past Pegula to reach San Diego final SAN DIEGO: World number one Iga Swiatek of Poland rallied after a rain delay to defeat sixth-ranked American Jessica... Published 17 Oct, 2022 07:45am
Sports Chinese teen Zheng Qinwen powers into first WTA final in Tokyo TOKYO: Fast-rising Chinese teenager Zheng Qinwen powered into her first career final on Saturday at the Pan Pacific... Published 24 Sep, 2022 02:44pm
Sports Jabeur to play on home soil in Tunisia WTA TUNIS: Tunisian tennis heroine and US Open finalist Ons Jabeur is to play in a WTA 250 tournament on home soil for... Published 12 Sep, 2022 06:12pm
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