Alcaraz and Sabalenka shine but female players feel overshadowed in Madrid Carlos Alcaraz defended his title while a classic women’s final came amid accusations that the WTA event was sidelined The Guardian - UK · May 8, 2023
Why a Woman Is Most Likely to Be the Next American Major Champion The state of U.S. men’s tennis has improved dramatically over the last several years, but women still have a few advantages when it comes to the majors. Sports Illustrated · Apr 26, 2023
Leylah Fernandez’s struggles on show in Miami but she has grit to rise again Like Emma Raducanu, the Canadian has found it difficult after her breakout 2021 but the skills and fighting spirit are still there The Guardian - UK · Mar 25, 2023
Alcaraz, Fritz, Gauff into Quarterfinals at Indian Wells Carlos Alcaraz is three victories away from returning to the world's top ranking, having reached the quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open on Tuesday. Alcaraz, ranked No. 2, advanced when Jack Draper retired with the Spaniard leading 6-2, 2-0 after 46 minutes of play. It was Alcaraz’s 101st ATP Tour… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 15, 2023
Women’s sport is bigger and better than ever in 2023 – rundown of the best in the calendar It promises to be an extremely exciting year for women’s sport The Independent UK · Mar 8, 2023
Swiatek Defeats Gauff Again, Advances to Dubai Final Top-ranked Iga Swiatek stayed undefeated against Coco Gauff, beating the American teenager 6-4, 6-2 to reach the final at the Dubai Championships on Friday. The three-time Grand Slam champion improved to 6-0 against the 18-year-old Gauff, and each victory has been in straight sets. The Pole beat Gauff in last… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 25, 2023
Women's tennis thriving on new-found solidity DUBAI: There's a new-found solidity at the top of women's game, not seen since Serena Williams dominated the Tour for well over a decade until her maternity break in 2017. At the Dubai Duty Free Tennis championships, a WTA 1000 Series event, top-seeded Iga Swiatek, blistering off the ground, further… The Times of India · Feb 25, 2023
Miami Open entry list impressive, but COVID vaccine border rule would bar No. 1 Djokovic MIAMI — The Miami Open revealed its provisional entry list for next month’s tournament at Hard Rock Stadium. World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is currently the top seed but unlikely to play, unless he gets a special exemption, because the U.S. COVID travel laws do not allow unvaccinated non-U.S. citizens… Miami Herald · Feb 22, 2023
Swiatek Reaches Dubai Quarterfinals, Keys and Gauff Advance Top-ranked Iga Swiatek reached the quarterfinals of the Dubai Championships by beating Liudmila Samsonova 6-1, 6-0 on Wednesday. The 21-year-old Pole will next face former No. 1 Karolina Pliskova, who advanced by defeating Anhelina Kalinina 7-5, 6-7 (6), 6-2 in the round of 16. Swiatek, a three-time Grand Slam champion,… Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 22, 2023
A 33-Year-Old Unknown's Three-Set Win Is Already Tennis’s Story of 2023 Also in this week’s mailbag: What are the expectations for Andy Murray after Australia? Sports Illustrated · Feb 22, 2023
Journaling is therapeutic: Jessica Pegula DOHA: Jessica Pegula, the WTA No. 4 in singles and doubles, spent long hours on her keyboard in January, writing about her mother Kim, who suffered a cardiac arrest which resulted in a brain injury. The Times of India · Feb 16, 2023
John McEnroe makes dramatic Emma Raducanu U-turn as he makes "overwhelming" admission American tennis legend John McEnroe has in the past been among the first to criticise British No. 1 Emma Raducanu, but the seven-time major champion has shown a more compassionate side Daily Mirror · Feb 8, 2023
Tennis star Jessica Pegula opens up on mum’s cardiac arrest as sister saved her life Jessica Pegula's mother Kim suffered a cardiac arrest in June of last year, and now the 28-year-old American tennis star has bravely opened up on the terrifying ordeal Daily Mirror · Feb 7, 2023
50 Australian Open Takeaways: Djokovic's Dominance and Sabalenka's Star Turn Recapping a bizarre, but memorable fortnight with a familiar ending. Sports Illustrated · Jan 29, 2023
The Independent UK · Jan 27, 2023 Australian Open day 12: Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas reach men’s final Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid won their fourth successive Australian Open title in men’s wheelchair doubles.
The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2023 Elena Rybakina highlights key to Australian Open run after Jelena Ostapenko victory Rybakina defeated Jelena Ostapenko 6-2 6-4 in the quarter-finals
Sports Illustrated · Jan 22, 2023 Coco Gauff Tearfully Exits Australian Open in Fourth-Round Loss The 18-year-old American star is still seeking her first Grand Slam title.
The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023 Australian Open day seven: Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff crash out in Melbourne Swiatek was beaten by Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina while Gauff lost to Jelena Ostapenko.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 22, 2023 Oh what a night! Australian Open turned upside down after big names fall Stefanos Tsitsipas battled into the Australian Open's last eight on Sunday but women's top seed Iga Swiatek and a tearful Coco Gauff became the latest big-name victims.
The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023 Stefanos Tsitsipas wins five-set thriller with Jannik Sinner to keep Australian Open dream alive The No 3 seed Tsitsipas was cruising, but Sinner raised his game to win the third and fourth sets before succumbing to a 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3 defeat
The New Daily · Jan 22, 2023 Australian eyes on Alex de Minaur v Novak Djokovic There are other matches, but none will surpass the 7pm Rod Laver Arena encounter between Novak Djokovic and Australia’s Alex de Minaur.
Daily Mirror · Jan 22, 2023 Coco Gauff breaks down in tears after Australian Open loss to Jelena Ostapenko The 18-year-old American suffered a straight sets defeat to number 17 seed Jelena Ostapenko ending her chances of a first singles Grand Slam title at the Australian Open
AAP · Jan 22, 2023 Pegula steams into another Open quarter Jessica Pegula is the highest-ranked player left in the women's Australian Open draw, and the last remaining American, after rolling Czech Barbora Krejcikova.
Evening Standard · Jan 22, 2023 Tearful Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek knocked out as top seeds desert Australian Open A number of shocks in the Australian Open fourth round
The Independent UK · Jan 22, 2023 ‘I felt the pressure’: World No 1 Iga Swiatek on exit from Australian Open The top seed became the latest big name to crash out of the tournament, losing to Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the fourth round