Swiatek swishes past Sakkari as Doha history beckons
SEARCHING to make WTA Tour history in Doha, world number two Iga Swiatek‘s 2025 Qatar Open got off to a flying start by casting aside former Top 10 player Maria Sakkari in straight sets to reach the Round of 16. In a one-sided affair, the Polish star – who despite having one of the most […]
Birrell blitzes Brisbane finalist in Singapore
A DOMINANT performance from Australian Kimberly Birrell saw the wildcard dismiss Brisbane International finalist Polina Kudermetova in a comprehensive straight-sets win at the Singapore Tennis Open today. Birrell raced through her match against the fifth seed with a 6-3 6-2 result in just 62 minutes to secure her spot in the Round of 16. The […]
2025 WTA Tour Week 5 preview: Singapore
IN THE first of two WTA Tour tournament previews this week, we take a look at the smaller WTA 250 event in Singapore, where a number of talented players look to gain a rankings boost in an even field. The 32-player draw which sees the winner collect a crucial 280 WTA Tour points, has plenty […]
Sabalenka survives scare to claim Brisbane title
WORLD number one Aryna Sabalenka has withstood a challenge from young Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova to win yet another title on Australian hard courts. Going down a set, the Belarusian regained control in the second, and then steered home a 3-6 6-3 6-2 victory for her 18th career WTA Tour title. Sabalenka has now won […]
Kudermetova reaches first WTA final in Brisbane
TALENTED young Russian Polina Kudermetova will contest her maiden WTA Tour final today when she takes on world number one Aryna Sabalenka at Pat Rafter Arena. Kudermetova has plied her trade on the ITF and Challenger circuits mostly, but is through to the WTA 500 Brisbane International decider. Kudermetova’s impressive run continued in the semi-finals […]
Andreeva answers Ons challenge
TEENAGE talent Mirra Andreeva is through to the 2025 Brisbane International semi-finals after a hard-fought victory over her idol and returning Tunisian, Ons Jabeur. Andreeva never had it easy, but managed to shake off the former world number two 6-4 7-6 on Pat Rafter Arena to reach the final four of the WTA 500 event. […]
Birrell bolts into Brisbane quarters
NEW AUSSIE number one Kimberly Birrell is in career-best form and producing in her home state, with the German-born Queenslander cracking into double-digit rankings for the first time. The 26-year-old achieved the feat with yet another big win, this time over world number 35 Anastasia Potapova at the Brisbane International. Reaching the biggest quarter final […]
Azarenka overcomes Joint pain
TWO-TIME Australian Open winner Victoria Azarenka got more than she bargained for coming up against 18-year-old Australian wildcard Maya Joint, with the Belarusian former world number one needing three sets to shake off the fearless teenager at the Brisbane International. Though the 10th seed is also a two-time Brisbane International winner, she was the one […]
Jabeur makes winning start in Brisbane
AFTER a forgettable 2024 season, Tunisian Ons Jabeur kicked off her 2025 WTA Tour with a bang, fighting through a tough challenge against China’s Saisai Zheng at the Brisbane International last night. The 30-year-old slumped to 42nd in the world after being as high as second two years ago, following a frustrating 16-14 win-loss record […]
WTA Tour: Top 100 debuts in 2025
AS THE 2025 WTA Tour season is on the verge of getting underway, we highlight five players who we feel are best suited to crack into the Top 100 for the first time next year. These players are those who have yet to break through into the Top 100, with their previous career-high sitting just […]
