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July 9th, 2023

Swiatek Wins Thriller Over Bencic, Svitolina Edges Azarenka At Wimbledon; Rybakina, Kvitova Mon.

It was a drama-filled few hours in the women’s draw this evening in London.

Posted by Staff @ 6:56 pm in Wimbledon | Comments Off on Swiatek Wins Thriller Over Bencic, Svitolina Edges Azarenka At Wimbledon; Rybakina, Kvitova Mon.

July 7th, 2023

Swiatek Tested By Martic, Garcia Out While Sabalenka, Pegula Win; Rybakian v Boutler

After an easy opener, Iga Swiatek got her first test of the 2023 Wimbledon championships holding off Petra Martic 6-2, 7-5 to advance to the final 16. Swiatek, who lost in this round a year ago, stormed ahead of the Croat before things got interesting in the second. Swiatek would break at love for 4-3 […]

Posted by Sean Randall @ 7:05 pm in Wimbledon | Comments Off on Swiatek Tested By Martic, Garcia Out While Sabalenka, Pegula Win; Rybakian v Boutler

June 5th, 2023

Swiatek Gets Retirement, Sets Gauff French Open QF, Jabeur Wins; Sabalenka v Svitolina Tues.

The quarterfinals are set at the French Open.

Posted by Staff @ 7:07 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Swiatek Gets Retirement, Sets Gauff French Open QF, Jabeur Wins; Sabalenka v Svitolina Tues.

June 4th, 2023

Sabalenka Holds Off Stephens Wild French Open Affair, Svitolina Wins; Swiatek, Gauff Monday

Aryna Sabalenka upped her win streak to 11 in Slams with a 4th straight win over Sloane Stephens.

Posted by Staff @ 6:08 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Sabalenka Holds Off Stephens Wild French Open Affair, Svitolina Wins; Swiatek, Gauff Monday

June 3rd, 2023

Swiatek Puts Wang In Bagel Shop At French Open, Coco Wins, Rybakina Withdraw; Sabalenka v Stephens Sun.

Iga Swiatek is getting into gear.

Posted by Staff @ 9:31 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Swiatek Puts Wang In Bagel Shop At French Open, Coco Wins, Rybakina Withdraw; Sabalenka v Stephens Sun.

May 30th, 2023

Swiatek Starts Slow, Then Rolls At French Open; Gauff, Andreescu Rally; Pegula v Giorgi Wed.

Both 2022 finalists had a slow start in their 2023 openers.

Posted by Staff @ 9:08 pm in French Open | 2 Comments »

May 14th, 2023

Swiatek Moves On At Rome Masters While Sakkari, Gauff Out; Fourth Round Monday

More upsets hit the Rome draw as just five Top 16 players made it to the fourth round.

Posted by Staff @ 5:53 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Swiatek Moves On At Rome Masters While Sakkari, Gauff Out; Fourth Round Monday

May 12th, 2023

Swiatek Bakes Bagels, Badosa Beats Jabeur; Gauff, Keys-Azarenka Sat. At Rome Masters

Iga Swiatek opened up the bakery Friday in Rome.

Posted by Staff @ 10:30 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Swiatek Bakes Bagels, Badosa Beats Jabeur; Gauff, Keys-Azarenka Sat. At Rome Masters

May 8th, 2023

Sabalenka, Swiatek Rivalry Continues At WTA Rome Masters

Iga Swiatek looks for a Rome three-peat.

Posted by Staff @ 8:57 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Sabalenka, Swiatek Rivalry Continues At WTA Rome Masters

April 30th, 2023

Swiatek Into Sweet 16 At Madrid Masters; Sabalenka v Andreeva, Sakkari v Badosa

All eight fourth round women’s matches will be contested Monday in Madrid.

Posted by Staff @ 6:54 pm in Madrid | Comments Off on Swiatek Into Sweet 16 At Madrid Masters; Sabalenka v Andreeva, Sakkari v Badosa

March 22nd, 2023

Andreescu Battles Past Raducanu, Stephens Falls; Gauff, Pegula Tomorrow At Miami Masters

American stars Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff headline play Thursday in Miami, plus Elena Rybakina.

Posted by Staff @ 11:27 pm in Miami | Comments Off on Andreescu Battles Past Raducanu, Stephens Falls; Gauff, Pegula Tomorrow At Miami Masters

March 11th, 2023

Sabalenka, Gauff Easy Winners At Indian Wells; Swiatek, Jabeur Debut Today

Tournament favorite Iga Swiatek opens her Indian Wells title defense today.

Posted by Staff @ 10:39 am in Indian Wells | Comments Off on Sabalenka, Gauff Easy Winners At Indian Wells; Swiatek, Jabeur Debut Today

March 9th, 2023

Rogers, Giorgi, Czech Teens Advance At Indian Wells; Raducanu, Collins Thurs.

In a battle of former Grand Slam winners, Sloane Stephens takes on Sofia Kenin Thursday.

Posted by Staff @ 9:30 am in Indian Wells | Comments Off on Rogers, Giorgi, Czech Teens Advance At Indian Wells; Raducanu, Collins Thurs.

February 5th, 2023

Zhu Wins First Career Title In Hua Hin, Sinks Tsurenko

Lin Zhu at age 29 won her first career WTA title.

Posted by Staff @ 6:55 pm in 2023 Season | Comments Off on Zhu Wins First Career Title In Hua Hin, Sinks Tsurenko

January 20th, 2020

Coco Does It Again To Venus, Serena Tough At Australian Open, Barty Rallies

Coco Gauff has never lost a Grand Slam first round (3-0).

Posted by Staff @ 8:55 am in Australian Open | Comments Off on Coco Does It Again To Venus, Serena Tough At Australian Open, Barty Rallies