French Open order of play and schedule Aryna Sabalenka, Dan Evans, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Jessica Pegula, Andrey Rublev and Maria Sakkari are all in action on the opening day of Roland Garros The Independent UK · May 27, 2023
Tennis star Maria Sakkari wows Instagram fans with ‘insane’ workout routine The world number nine’s routine involves strength, agility, balance, and stamina exercises Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2023
Russian Qualifier Upsets Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur in Miami Russian qualifier Varvara Gracheva overpowered fourth-seeded Ons Jabeur of Tunisia 6-2, 6-2 on Friday in the second round of the Miami Open. Jabeur, who is ranked fifth in the WTA, twice sought assistance from the training staff. She has been slowed by a knee injury this year, perhaps playing a… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 25, 2023
Bianca Andreescu gets past ‘insane’ game in crazy set to defeat Emma Raducanu, advance in Miami Open MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Bianca Andreescu, the 2019 U.S. Open champion from Canada, refused to let an “insane” 25-point, 22-minute, six-break-point game define her Wednesday at the Miami Open. Miami Herald · Mar 23, 2023
Garin Stuns Ruud to Reach Last 16 at Indian Wells Chilean Cristian Garin's aggressive play overwhelmed Casper Ruud at Indian Wells on Sunday as the qualifier upset the third seed 6-4 7-6(2) to book a spot in the last 16. Garin pounded 27 forehand winners and fought off a second set comeback attempt to dispatch the struggling Norwegian, who has… Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 13, 2023
Felix Auger-Aliassime's Australian Open exit completes 'Netflix Curse', with all 10 players out before quarterfinals All 10 players who featured prominently in the first run of Netflix's documentary series Break Point before the Australian Open are now out of the tournament before the quarterfinals. ABC News · Jan 22, 2023
‘Break Point’ Inspires Netflix Curse Theory at Australian Open All 10 players featured in the show are no longer in the draws at the Grand Slam tournament. Sports Illustrated · Jan 22, 2023
Swiatek into Third Round Indoors as Rain Stops Play Outside Iga Swiatek, hot favorite for the women's title, and men's dark horse Jannik Sinner swept into the third round of the Australian Open before nine first-round matches were started as the weather continued to wreak havoc at Melbourne Park on Wednesday. World number one Swiatek overcame Camila Osorio 6-2 6-3… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 18, 2023
Injured Nadal exits Australian Open MELBOURNE: Rafa Nadal’s Australian Open title defence lays in ruins on Wednesday after an injury-plagued defeat that shook up the men’s draw, even as rain wreaked further scheduling havoc at Melbourne Park on day three. Bangkok Post · Jan 18, 2023
2023 Australian Open Day 3: Jelena Dokic optimistic about an Ash Barty tennis comeback Former tennis star Jelena Dokic says she's hopeful that Ash Barty will one day come out of her retirement from tennis. The New Daily · Jan 18, 2023
World number one Iga Swiatek eases past Camila Osorio at Australian Open Title favourite Swiatek defeated Colombian Osorio 6-2 6-3 as rain prevented play outside The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2023
Jason Kubler falls short against Karen Khachanov despite 70-shot rally win after Nadal exits Australian Open Australia's Jason Kubler stuns the tennis world by winning one of the most incredible long rallies you will ever see at the Australian Open or anywhere. ABC News · Jan 18, 2023
Tears for ‘helpless’ Iga Swiatek after United Cup defeat in Sydney The Pole was well beaten 6-2 6-2 as the USA took a 2-0 lead in the semi-finals The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2023
Italy go 1-0 up over Greece in United Cup Martina Trevisan has shocked world No.6 Maria Sakkari in the United Cup, handing Italy a 1-0 lead in the semi-final against Greece. AAP · Jan 6, 2023
AAP · Jan 5, 2023 Greece united in pursuit of Cup glory After a rest and travel day, the United Cup resumes in Sydney for the semi-finals between the United States and Poland and Greece and Italy on Friday.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 3, 2023 Berrettini Beats Ruud to Advance Italy at United Cup Matteo Berrettini has beaten world No. 3 Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to lead Italy past Norway and into the Brisbane City Final of the United Cup. Berrettini’s win gave Italy and unassailable 3-0 lead over Norway on Tuesday and ensured it will finish atop Group E at the mixed teams…
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 7, 2022 Sabalenka Stuns Swiatek, Faces Garcia for WTA Finals Title Aryna Sabalenka stood stoically ever so briefly, before crouching for an emphatic fist pump to go with a scream. Yeah, the seventh-ranked woman in the eight-player WTA Finals couldn't hide the emotion, because she knew exactly what she had done. Sabalenka ended world No. 1 Iga Swiatek's 15-match winning streak…
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022 Aryna Sabalenka upsets Iga Swiatek to book place in Texas final Swiatek has ended the year that saw her reach the top of the game with 67 wins and nine losses.
The Independent UK · Nov 6, 2022 Caroline Garcia overturns early deficit to semi-final spot in Texas Garcia will meet Greece’s Maria Sakkari in the semi-finals.
The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2022 Maria Sakkari eclipses Ons Jabeur in straight sets to remain unbeaten in Texas The Greek fifth seed took just 68 minutes to defeat her second-seed opponent
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2022 Ons Jabeur beats Jessica Pegula in three sets to stay alive in WTA Finals It marked just the second victory for the Wimbledon and US Open finalist in the past nine matches against a top-10 opponent
Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 1, 2022 Sakkari Edges Pegula, Sabalenka Beats Jabeur at WTA Finals Maria Sakkari couldn't help but smile a wide smile after taking a pair of tiebreakers to edge Jessica Pegula across more than two hours of big-hitting baseline action in front of a sparse crowd Monday as round-robin singles play began at the WTA Finals. Sure, the No.5-ranked Sakkari was excited…
The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2022 Aryna Sabalenka upsets second seed Ons Jabeur on opening night of WTA Finals Maria Sakkari also defeated a higher seeded player as the tournament began in Texas
Sports Illustrated · Oct 12, 2022 The WTA’s Return to China Is Going to Be Uncomfortable Also in this week’s mailbag: a discussion of Maria Sakkari’s oscillating career and a consideration of the height of chair umpires’s seats.
Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 2, 2022 Sherif Becomes Egypt's First WTA Champion Mayar Sherif became the first woman from Egypt to win a WTA Tour title on Saturday when she defeated top seed and world number seven Maria Sakkari in the Parma final. The 26-year-old triumphed over her Greek rival 7-5, 6-3, also achieving her first ever top 10 win. "It means…