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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.

Posted by Staff @ 9:05 pm in beijing | No Comments »

August 10th, 2023

Vondrousova Halts Wozniacki’s Comeback, Gauff Next; Swiatek v Muchova In Montreal

Iga Swiatek and Karolina Muchova meet in a French Open rematch in Montreal. Allez!

Posted by Staff @ 1:03 am in Canadian Open | Comments Off on Vondrousova Halts Wozniacki’s Comeback, Gauff Next; Swiatek v Muchova In Montreal

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 2nd, 2023

Keys Cruises, Brady Is Back, Set Wed. Meeting In Washington; Gauff, Svitolina Tomorrow

After not playing for almost two years, Jennifer Brady lost a total of three games in her return against a quality opponent.

Posted by Staff @ 1:28 am in Washington | Comments Off on Keys Cruises, Brady Is Back, Set Wed. Meeting In Washington; Gauff, Svitolina Tomorrow

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

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 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 18th, 2023

Loaded Berlin Field Features Sabalenka, Rybakina Gauff And Jabeur

Seven of the Top 10 are in Berlin this week.

Posted by Staff @ 7:58 pm in Berlin | Comments Off on Loaded Berlin Field Features Sabalenka, Rybakina Gauff And Jabeur

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 16th, 2023

Swiatek Moves Past Vekic, Sets Rybakina Showdown At Rome Masters; Badosa, Kalinina Win Marathons

Elena Rybakina is 2-0 against Iga Swiatek this year but both those were hard courts, not it’s clay.

Posted by Staff @ 7:28 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Swiatek Moves Past Vekic, Sets Rybakina Showdown At Rome Masters; Badosa, Kalinina Win Marathons

May 15th, 2023

Rybakina, Ostapenko Winners At Rome Masters; Swiatek Delayed Due To Rain

The quarters start Tuesday in Rome.

Posted by Staff @ 5:49 pm in Rome | Comments Off on Rybakina, Ostapenko Winners At Rome Masters; Swiatek Delayed Due To Rain

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