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August 6th, 2023

Wozniacki Joins Swiatek, Sabalenka, Rybakina And Gauff For WTA Canadian Open Masters

It’s turn-back-the clock week in Montreal with former No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki coming out of retirement to test to the current stars.

Posted by Staff @ 4:53 pm in Canadian Open | Comments Off on Wozniacki Joins Swiatek, Sabalenka, Rybakina And Gauff For WTA Canadian Open Masters

July 30th, 2023

Pegula, Gauff Headline WTA Washington Field; Brady Back, Azarenka v Svitolina

Jennifer Brady returns to WTA-level tennis for the first time in almost two years.

Posted by Staff @ 5:38 pm in Washington | Comments Off on Pegula, Gauff Headline WTA Washington Field; Brady Back, Azarenka v Svitolina

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 2nd, 2023

Wimbledon Women’s Draw Preview: Swiatek, Sabalenka, Rybakina Top Favorites

Can anyone outside the Top 3 win Wimbledon?

Posted by Staff @ 7:10 am in Wimbledon | 6 Comments »

June 25th, 2023

Rybakina, Garcia, Gauff Lead 7 Of Top 10 In WTA Eastbourne; Kvitova v Ostapenko Opener

Sunday champions Petra Kvitova and Jelena Ostapenko will meet in the first round of Eastbourne in a reprise of their 2022 title match.

Posted by Staff @ 3:16 pm in Eastbourne | Comments Off on Rybakina, Garcia, Gauff Lead 7 Of Top 10 In WTA Eastbourne; Kvitova v Ostapenko Opener

June 24th, 2023

French Open Champions Krejcikova, Ostapenko Meet For Grass Title In Birmingham

The last Dubai champions meet for the Birmingham title.

Posted by Staff @ 4:57 pm in Birmingham | Comments Off on French Open Champions Krejcikova, Ostapenko Meet For Grass Title In Birmingham

June 2nd, 2023

Sabalenka, Stephens Set Sweet 16 At French Open, Pegula Blown Away; Teens Gauff v Andreeva

A titanic teen tussle headlines Saturday at the French Open.

Posted by Staff @ 6:33 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Sabalenka, Stephens Set Sweet 16 At French Open, Pegula Blown Away; Teens Gauff v Andreeva

May 31st, 2023

Sabalenka, Pegula Advance To French Open 3R, Garcia Blinks; Swiatek, Rybakina, Gauff Back Thu.

The women’s draw lost their first Top 5 seed.

Posted by Staff @ 7:51 pm in French Open | 8 Comments »

May 28th, 2023

Sabalenka, Pegula Day 1 French Open Winners, Sakkari Out; Garcia, Pliskova v Stephens Mon.

Aryna Sabalenka is a perfect 8-0 in Grand Slam play.

Posted by Staff @ 6:21 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Sabalenka, Pegula Day 1 French Open Winners, Sakkari Out; Garcia, Pliskova v Stephens Mon.

May 25th, 2023

French Open Women’s Draw Preview: Swiatek Could Face Krejcikova, Gauff, Rybakina Before Final

Iga Swiatek is part of a loaded first quarter at the French Open.

Posted by Staff @ 10:23 am in French Open | Comments Off on French Open Women’s Draw Preview: Swiatek Could Face Krejcikova, Gauff, Rybakina Before Final

May 13th, 2023

Garcia Upset By Osorio In Rainy Rome; Swiatek, Gauff Tomorrow

Coco Gauff is the lone Top 10 seed left in the bottom half.

Posted by Staff @ 8:17 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Garcia Upset By Osorio In Rainy Rome; Swiatek, Gauff Tomorrow

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

April 22nd, 2023

Swiatek Gets Retirement From Jabeur, Rematch With Sabalenka For Stuttgart Title Set

In #1 vs #2 in the Stuttgart final as the last two Slam winners collide.

Posted by Staff @ 6:25 pm in Stuttgart | Comments Off on Swiatek Gets Retirement From Jabeur, Rematch With Sabalenka For Stuttgart Title Set

April 21st, 2023

Sabalenka Rallies To Stay Alive In Stuttgart; Swiatek v Jabeur SF

Iga Swiatek meets Ons Jabeur for the first time since their US Open final.

Posted by Staff @ 5:57 pm in Stuttgart | Comments Off on Sabalenka Rallies To Stay Alive In Stuttgart; Swiatek v Jabeur SF