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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.

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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.

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March 13th, 2023

Americans Gauff, Pegula Advance At Indian Wells; Swiatek v Andreescu Monday

It’s a battle of former champions today at Indian Wells with Swiatek and Andreescu.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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February 9th, 2023

Rybakina Tops Pliskova In Abu Dhabi, Samsonova Over Krejcikova

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

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August 10th, 2022

Serena Sent Out By Bencic In Toronto Farewell, Gauff Wins Thriller Over Rybakina

Serena Williams plays her last match in Canada.

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August 9th, 2022

Serena Earns First Win In Over A Year; Osaka, Raducanu, Gauff Today In Toronto

It was a mixed day for the Williams sisters on a rainy Monday in Canada.

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May 29th, 2022

Americans Stephens, Gauff Advance At French Open; Swiatek Faces Teen

At least one American will be in the French Open semifinal.

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May 28th, 2022

Badosa, Sabalenka Crash Out Of French Open As Swiatek Wins; Americans On Stage Sun.

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek is the lone Top 10 player to make the last 16 in Paris.

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May 12th, 2022

Swiatek Streaks Continues At Rome Masters, Andreescu Friday; Badosa Upset

A pair of Grand Slam champions meet Friday in the Rome Masters quarterfinals.

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May 5th, 2022

Jabeur, Pegula Advance To Surprising Madrid Masters Title Match

A new Madrid champion and a new WTA 1000 champion will be crowned on Saturday.

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May 4th, 2022

Jabeur Halts Halep To Reach SFs, New Madrid Champion Assured

Someone will win their first WTA 1000 this weekend in Madrid.

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