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March 14th, 2023

Swiatek Holds Off Andreescu, Gets Raducanu Today At Indian Wells, Jabeur Out; Sabalenka v Krejcikova Tues.

Two of the youngest Grand Slam winners on tour today meet in Indian Wells.

Posted by Staff @ 10:05 am in Indian Wells | No Comments »

March 7th, 2023

Defending Champion Swiatek The Favorite At WTA Indian Wells; Gauff, Pegula, Sabalenka Contenders

The entire women’s Top 20 is in Indian Wells.

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February 20th, 2023

Rybakina Ousts Andreescu In Dubai Opener; Sabalenka, Gauff, Swiatek v Fernandez Tues.

It’s a huge day Tuesday in Dubai with Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka.

Posted by Staff @ 6:16 pm in Dubai | No Comments »

February 19th, 2023

Swiatek, Sabalenka, Rybakina Headline WTA Dubai 1000

Iga Swiatek heads a star-studded Dubai field that features 26 of the Top 30 players.

Posted by Staff @ 11:25 am in Dubai | No Comments »

February 16th, 2023

Gauff Knocked Out By Kudermetova, Sakkari Survives Garcia Thriller; Swiatek Leads Doha SFs

Four Top 8 seeds made the Doha semifinals.

Posted by Staff @ 6:40 pm in Doha | No Comments »

February 15th, 2023

Swiatek Swats Away Collins In Doha; Coco Downs Kvitova, Faces Kudermetova Thurs.

Iga Swiatek has 36 more wins to equal her 2022 streak which began in Doha, but she’s off to a good start!

Posted by Staff @ 7:12 pm in Doha | No Comments »

February 14th, 2023

Sakkari, Bencic Tuesday Winners In Doha; Swiatek-Collins, Kvitova Gauff Tomorrow

It’s a big day Wednesday in Doha for the second round.

Posted by Staff @ 5:32 pm in Doha | No Comments »

February 12th, 2023

Swiatek Set For Title Defense In Doha; Pegula, Gauff Among Contenders

Iga Swiatek returns to where it all started last year.

Posted by Staff @ 2:42 pm in Doha | No Comments »

February 11th, 2023

Bencic, Samsonova To Meet For WTA Abu Dhabi Title

Liudmila Samsonova has never lost to Belinda Bencic and never lost a WTA final.

Posted by Staff @ 7:55 pm in Abu Dhabi | No Comments »

February 10th, 2023

Zheng Upsets Top Seed Kasatkina In Abu Dhabi, Bencic Beats Rogers, Rybakina Out

Three of the top 4 seeds lost Friday in Abu Dhabi.

Posted by Staff @ 5:46 pm in Abu Dhabi | No Comments »

February 9th, 2023

Rybakina Tops Pliskova In Abu Dhabi, Samsonova Over Krejcikova

Elena Rybakina improves to 3-0 against fellow big-server Karolina Pliskova.

Posted by Staff @ 11:54 pm in Abu Dhabi | No Comments »

October 2nd, 2022

US Open Champion Swiatek Back On Court In Ostrava This Week; Jabeur In Tunisia

Just five events remain on the 2022 WTA calendar until the WTA Finals.

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August 29th, 2022

Serena Serves Her Way Into US Open 2R, Halep Falls; Swiatek, Venus, Raducanu Tues.

Serena sublime in US Open farewell.

Posted by Staff @ 11:21 pm in US Open | 1 Comment »

August 25th, 2022

US Open Women’s Draw: Serena Draws Kovinic, Could Face Konataveit; Raducanu v Cornet

Danka Kovinic has a few days to get ready for the biggest match of her life Monday night.

Posted by Staff @ 4:36 pm in US Open | Comments Off on US Open Women’s Draw: Serena Draws Kovinic, Could Face Konataveit; Raducanu v Cornet

August 14th, 2022

Halep Wins 3rd Canadian Open Title, Beats Haddad Maia

Simona Halep has won the Canadian Open more than any other title.

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