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October 1st, 2023

Sabalenka Makes Winning Debut As A No. 1 In Beijing; Gauff, Swiatek Monday

Coco Gauff makes her debut Monday in Beijing as a Grand Slam champion.

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September 29th, 2023

Gauff Makes Debut As Grand Slam Winner In Beijing; Sabalenka, Swiatek In No. 1 Race

17 of the Top 20 made the trip for the first Beijing event since 2019.

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July 5th, 2023

Swiatek Dominates At Wimbledon, Kostyuk Ousts Sakkari; Rybakina v Cornet

Iga Swiatek is already into the third round while some of women haven’t played their first round!

Posted by Staff @ 7:39 pm in Wimbledon | Comments Off on Swiatek Dominates At Wimbledon, Kostyuk Ousts Sakkari; Rybakina v Cornet

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 27th, 2023

Defending Champion Kvitova, Krejcikova Added To Names Withdrawing From WTA Eastbourne

It’s tough to have an event the week before a Grand Slam!

Posted by Staff @ 8:33 pm in Eastbourne | Comments Off on Defending Champion Kvitova, Krejcikova Added To Names Withdrawing From WTA Eastbourne

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 25th, 2023

Ostapenko Takes Birmingham Title Over Krejcikova

Jelena Ostapenko wins the battle of former French Open champions.

Posted by Staff @ 2:18 pm in Birmingham | 1 Comment »

June 24th, 2023

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

The last Dubai champions meet for the Birmingham title.

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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 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 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.

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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.

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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

May 1st, 2023

Swiatek Survives Alexandrova Test, Sakkari Bounces Badosa At Madrid Masters

Iga Swiatek went three sets for just the second time this year.

Posted by Staff @ 7:20 pm in Madrid | Comments Off on Swiatek Survives Alexandrova Test, Sakkari Bounces Badosa At Madrid 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.

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