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August 8th, 2023

Wozniacki Rolls In Return To Tennis In Montreal, Will Face Vondrousova Next; Swiatek, Gauff Wed.

Caroline Wozniacki made it look easy in her return to tennis, but she’ll face the Wimbledon champion tomorrow.

Posted by Staff @ 11:18 pm in Canadian Open | Comments Off on Wozniacki Rolls In Return To Tennis In Montreal, Will Face Vondrousova Next; Swiatek, Gauff Wed.

August 7th, 2023

Brady Saves MPs v Ostapenko In Rainy Montreal, Gets Rybakina; Wozniacki Makes Return Tomorrow

Caroline Wozniacki makes her return to tennis after over 3.5 years.

Posted by Staff @ 11:55 pm in Canadian Open | 2 Comments »

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 8th, 2023

Rybakina Rolls Boulter At Wimbledon; Swiatek, Svitolia v Azarenka Sunday

The Big 3 women motor on.

Posted by Staff @ 5:20 pm in Wimbledon | Comments Off on Rybakina Rolls Boulter At Wimbledon; Swiatek, Svitolia v Azarenka Sunday

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 25th, 2023

Swiatek To Open Grass Season Against Maria In WTA Bad Homburg

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek will have her hands full right from the jump in her 2023 grass debut taking on former Wimbledon semifinalist Tatjana Maria. Swiatek rolls in off her third French Open title but the Polish star has never been far at Wimbledon where she did once win the junior title. Swiatek has […]

Posted by Staff @ 3:38 pm in Grass season | Comments Off on Swiatek To Open Grass Season Against Maria In WTA Bad Homburg

June 21st, 2023

Vekic Stuns Rybakina In Berlin, Kvitova Wins; Sabalenka v Kudermetova Thurs.

It was mixed day for Wimbledon champions in Berlin.

Posted by Staff @ 7:01 pm in Berlin | Comments Off on Vekic Stuns Rybakina In Berlin, Kvitova Wins; Sabalenka v Kudermetova Thurs.

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.

June 1st, 2023

Swiatek, Gauff Moves Closer To French QF Collision; Sabalenka, Pegula v Mertens Fri.

Mirra Andreeva targets 25 Grand Slam titles!

Posted by Staff @ 6:49 pm in French Open | Comments Off on Swiatek, Gauff Moves Closer To French QF Collision; Sabalenka, Pegula v Mertens Fri.

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 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 28th, 2023

Swiatek Cruises In Opener While Azarenka, Rybakina Out At Madrid Masters; Coco v Badosa Sat.

Paula Badosa and Coco Gauff collide Saturday in the third round at the Madrid Masters.

Posted by Staff @ 8:28 pm in Madrid | Comments Off on Swiatek Cruises In Opener While Azarenka, Rybakina Out At Madrid Masters; Coco v Badosa Sat.

April 25th, 2023

Defending Champion Jabeur Out, Swiatek Heads New 96-Draw Madrid Masters Field

With a new format, the first 10-day Madrid Masters begins Tuesday in Spain.

Posted by Staff @ 1:36 pm in Madrid | Comments Off on Defending Champion Jabeur Out, Swiatek Heads New 96-Draw Madrid Masters Field

March 27th, 2023

Pegula, Rybakina, Sabalenka Move On At Miami Masters; Andreescu Injured

More bad news for the oft-injured Bianca Andreescu.

Posted by Staff @ 11:55 pm in Miami | 1 Comment »