Rybakina steers Kazakhstan to United Cup win
WIMBLEDON champion Elena Rybakina played a starring role in Kazakhstan’s United Cup victory over Spain, winning both her singles and doubles in the 2-1 result on the opening day of the 2025 season. After a one-sided pair of singles that split the difference between the nations, a tight doubles decider ultimately secured Kazakhstan the victory. […]
2025 United Cup: Group C preview
A NUMBER of big name stars headline Group C of the 2025 United Cup in what promises to be a fascinating watch starting on Friday. Kazakhstan and Spain will open the tournament at 10am local time in Perth, with Greece the major players from the group expected to advance. GROUP C – PERTH GREECE: Stefanos […]
Zheng back at brutal best, destroys Paolini
THERE was nowhere to hide for Italian Jasmine Paolini as Chinese world number seven Qinwen Zheng delivered a fatal blow to the fourth seed in Riyadh to reach the WTA Finals knockout stage. In what was a virtual elimination final to determine the second semi-finalist for the Orange Group, Zheng made light work of her […]
Coco through to WTA Finals semis with Swiatek upset
AMERICAN young gun Coco Gauff has secured her place in the WTA Finals knockout stages with a straight sets victory over world number two Iga Swiatek, securing Aryna Sabalenka as the year’s end world number one in the process. Gauff won 6-3 6-4 to ensure progression through to the semi-finals, defying history against the Polish […]
Sabs storms into semis after powering past Paolini
WORLD number one Aryna Sabalenka moved a step closer to retaining top spot in the world after fighting off a gallant Jasmine Paolini in straight sets at the WTA Finals in Riyadh overnight. With a semi-finals spot on the line for the winners after they won their respective first group matches, it was Sabalenka who […]
Swiatek staggering comeback secures first win in two months
TRAILING a set and two breaks, world number two Iga Swiatek found her best form when she needed it to put away Barbora Krejcikova and win 4-6 7-5 6-2 on day two of the WTA Finals. It has been a long two months since Swiatek last stepped foot on a WTA Tour court, with the […]
Paolini powers to WTA Finals win on debut
NEWCOMER to the WTA Finals event, Italian Jasmine Paolini showed she has no intention of making up the numbers, seeing off a somewhat rusty Elena Rybakina in straight sets overnight. The day one clash saw Paolini win 7-6 6-4 to get an early victory and give herself the best chance of reaching the coveted knockout […]
2024 WTA Finals preview: Singles
EIGHT players, one crown. That is what is in store for the prestigious WTA Finals which sees the best of the best going up against one another in a massive round-robin tournament. All four Grand Slam winners qualify automatically each year, with the remaining top ranked players for the calendar year filling out the eight […]
Best local hope breezes into Beijing third round
WORLD number seven Qinwen Zheng wasted no time asserting her authority on the second round match at her home WTA 1000 tournament, defeating Russian lucky loser Kamilla Rakhimova in an hour and 15 minutes, dropping just two games along the way. It was Zheng’s first career win at the event with plenty of support cheering […]
Kreuger’s Nightmare on Grandstand eliminates talented teen
AN eye-catching performance from Ashlyn Krueger turned into a nightmare for talented Russian Mirra Andreeva as the American put the 21st seed to the sword and waltzed into the third round with a 64-minute demolition job. In front of home fans, the 39th ranked 20-year-old gave an indication of what she is capable of, winning […]
