Billie Jean King wrap: Day 2 – Slovakia shocks USA as Switzerland downs Germany
THE upsets did not end after a huge day session at the Billie Jean King Cup finals, with the night ties proving just as intriguing as Switzerland blasted past Germany and Slovakia upset superpower and third seed, United States. It was a 3-0 sweep the way of Switzerland as they well and truly outplayed their […]
Billie Jean King Cup wrap: Day 1 – Home nation off to perfect start, Spain produce comeback victory
HOME nation side and tournament favourites Czech Republic have got home in a thriller over Germany to kick-start their Billie Jean King Cup campaign off on the right note. Possessing the top-ranked player at the event in Barbora Krejcikova, 2019 Roland Garros winner Marketa Vondrousova and doubles duo Katerina Siniakova and Lucie Hradecka, the home […]
2021 Billie Jean King Cup preview: Group D
AFTER completing our team-by-team previews ahead of the Billie Jean King Cup, Draft Central now focuses the attention on the Group-by-Group previews. Over the next four days we will run through the four groups and who is anticipated to progress, the stars, and the ones to watch in each of the groups. GROUP D TEAMS […]
2021 WTA Tour preview: Jabeur’s busy season rolls on as Grand Slam winner fronts up in Romania
TUNISIAN Ons Jabeur has had a remarkable 2021 WTA Tour season, but she is not looking to slow down any time soon with yet another tournament after playing at Indian Wells – and then having to retire at the Kremlin Cup – fronting up in the Courmayeur Ladies Open in Italy. It is one of […]
WTA Tour Midweek Update: Kremlin Cup and Tenerife Ladies Open impress
THE number of contenders in the VTB Kremlin Cup continues to narrow down, as the remaining players put on a dominant display in Russia. Three top-seeded players advanced to the next stage, whilst a surprise retirement of a match amidst the action of day five of the cup. Meanwhile at the Tenerife Ladies Open, a […]
2021 Billie Jean King Cup nation preview: Czech Republic
THE WTA Tour’s most prestigious team event is less than a month away, and Draft Central is counting down the days until it kicks off by previewing each team individually. Starting with the lowest ranked nation through to the highest one, we take a look at each squad, their fixtures, and what they might be […]
2021 Billie Jean King Cup nation preview: Germany
THE WTA Tour’s most prestigious team event is less than a month away, and Draft Central is counting down the days until it kicks off by previewing each team individually. Starting with the lowest ranked nation through to the highest one, we take a look at each squad, their fixtures, and what they might be […]
2021 Billie Jean King Cup nation preview: Switzerland
THE WTA Tour’s most prestigious team event is less than a month away, and Draft Central is counting down the days until it kicks off by previewing each team individually. Starting with the lowest ranked nation through to the highest one, we take a look at each squad, their fixtures, and what they might be […]
2021 Billie Jean King Cup nominations confirmed
WITH action just a few weeks away, the 2021 Billie Jean King Cup nominations have come in for the 12 teams battling it out for glory. Several big names will miss the event, led by world number one Ash Barty and world number two Aryna Sabalenka, but nations like Switzerland and Spain will be at […]
WTA Tour wrap: Past US Open winner claims rare win over seeded opponent on day three
PAST US Open winner Sloane Stephens was one of only three unseeded players to advance to the Round of 32 in the bottom half of the women’s draw following day three of action. The first 16 players through to the third round were decided overnight, with all the Top 20 seeds securing their spots in […]
