2021 WTA Finals wrap – Day 3: Kontaveit steamrolls Pliskova to book semis spot
THE first WTA Finals semi-finalist has been determined with Anett Kontaveit winning her second match in Mexico over Karolina Pliskova. Kontaveit won in a stunning straight sets victory, whilst in the other match, Garbine Muguruza kept her hopes of a semi-finals spot alive with a come-from-behind win over Barbora Krejcikova, knocking the second seed out […]
2021 WTA Finals wrap – Day 2: Badosa blitzes top seed Sabalenka
THE second day of 2021 WTA Finals action has seen two more huge singles clashes, with tight results in tow as the Chichén Itzá group got underway in Guadalajara, Mexico. While Maria Sakkari improved her head-to-head against 20-year-old Iga Swiatek to 3-0, Paula Badosa fought hard throughout every moment of her clash with top seed […]
2021 WTA Finals wrap – Day 1: Kontaveit rolls on with Krejcikova upset
EIGHTH seed Anett Kontaveit has continued her stunning revival in 2021, winning her opening WTA Finals group match against her group’s top seed, Barbora Krejcikova. Kontaveit is the lowest seeded player at the Akron WTA Finals in Guadalajara, Mexico, but it did not stop her causing a massive boiler on day one. Barbora Krejcikova vs. […]
WTA Finals preview: 50th edition set to showcase fresh competitors
THE stage is set for the 2021 WTA Finals in Guadalajara, Mexico, with the eight participants decided last week and the draw revealed yesterday. Pitting the eight best singles players for the year against one another – minus the unavailable Ash Barty – the round robin event is set to provide plenty of intrigue with […]
2021 WTA Tour weekly title wrap: Bondar and Brengle claim 125 trophies
HUNGARIAN Anna Bondar and American Madison Brengle have stood tall on the WTA Tour this week, claiming 125K titles in a quiet week for the Tour. With no WTA 250 events or higher to allow for the Billie Jean King Cup and ahead of the WTA Finals, the Dow Tennis Classic and Argentina Open were […]
2022 Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers decided
AUSTRALIA’S bid to get back to the the Billie Jean King Cup Finals will take place at home next April after drawing Slovakia in the 2022 Qualifiers. They take place on the weekend of April 15-16, with nine seeded nations taking on the nine unseeded nations, based on their results from 2021. Of the 18 […]
Billie Jean King Cup wrap: Day 6 – Russia claims fourth title in Switzerland sweep
RUSSIA has claimed its fifth Billie Jean King Cup title, and the inaugural one in this format, defeating Switzerland in a 2-0 sweep overnight. Daria Kasatkina returned to the fold to play the second singles, whilst Liudmila Samsonova fresh off her debut match at the tournament, caused a huge upset to secure the overall win. […]
Billie Jean King Cup wrap: Day 5 – Russia and Switzerland book finals spot
RUSSIA will take on Switzerland to decide the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup winner after both nations advanced to the final. Russia defeated USA 2-1, whilst Switzerland took care of Australia in the other semi-final. Missing Daria Kasatkina, the Russians pulled a surprise by handing Liudmila Samsonova a debut, and then despite being basically unranked […]
Billie Jean King Cup wrap: Day 4 – Australia and Switzerland set up semi clash
AUSTRALIA has guaranteed itself a semi-final berth at the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup Finals after defeating Belarus to reach the final four at the 2021 event. Having upset Belgium two days ago, Australia secured its place in the final four with another 2-1 win, securing both singles ties before going down in the doubles, […]
Billie Jean King wrap: Day 3 – Russia and USA reign supreme
THE first Billie Jean King Cup semi-final has been decided, with the Russian Tennis Federation (RTF) defying France a chance at back-to-back titles, as the United States ousted Spain. Expect a tantalising battle between the RTF and USA next, while two more nations are also set to join them in the semis tomorrow. Despite a […]