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Sonay Kartal makes history by reaching biggest final of her career in Wuhan

Kartal continued her brilliant week by defeating Jelena Ostapenko in a gutsy 7-6 (11-9), 7-6 (7-5) victory in the semi-finals

The Independent UK · 12h ago

Sonay Kartal beats world No 6 to continue superb Wuhan Open run

The 24-year-old Kartal reached the first WTA 1000 semi-final of her career after beating Elina Svitolina for one of the best victories of her career

The Independent UK · Oct 16

Stefan Milicevic: Serbian tennis player hit with 24-year ban for match-fixing

Serbian tennis player Stefan Milicevic has been hit with a 24-year ban for match-fixing. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said Milicevic, 29, fixed six matches - including five that he played in - and attempted to fix six other matches between 2022 and 2024. Milicevic, who achieved a career-high…

The Independent UK · Oct 15

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Mailbag: Tennis Returns to China But Peng Shuai’s Whereabouts Are Still a Mystery

Five years after the Chinese tennis player vanished from public view there are still questions about her disappearance.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 7

Coco Gauff Hit by 'Insane' Racist Abuse After China Open Replay Controversy: 'I'm Not a Cheater or a Thief'

Coco Gauff condemned the 'insane' racist abuse directed at her online after a disputed point was replayed during her China Open victory over Chinese teenager Sun Xinran.

International Business Times UK · Oct 7

Lone Aussie remains in China after second-round sorrow

Taylah Preston will be Australia's only representative in the WTA Tour's China Open third round after two of her compatriots were defeated in Beijing.

AAP · Oct 3

WTA announces equal prize money with men for combined 1000 events

WTA chair Valerie Camillo branded the development as a ‘major milestone for tennis’

The Independent UK · Oct 2

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Aussie duo thrive after WTA finalists lose in Beijing

Fresh from WTA finals, Talia Gibson and Maya Joint have suffered first-round elimination in the China Open, but Maddison Inglis and Taylah Preston both won.

AAP · Sep 30

Birrell wins WTA title - but loses spot as top Aussie

Kim Birrell has finally become a WTA champion but, on an amazing day for Aussie women's tennis, she also lost her national No.1 ranking.

AAP · Sep 27

Birrell wins first all-Aussie WTA final since 2017

Kim Birrell has won an all-Australian final in Seoul to claim her first WTA-Tour level title, while another Australian has lost the final in Singapore.

AAP · Sep 27

Three Aussie aces stake final claims in WTA events

Australian women are making their mark in WTA events in Asia, with Talia Gibson into the Singapore Open final, and the Korea Open final an all-Aussie affair.

AAP · Sep 26

Why the Asian Games are much bigger than the Olympics

The regional sporting event opens in Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday

The Independent UK · Sep 17

WTA eyes ‘Super Bowl of women’s sports’ as Tour Finals moved to new US venue

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The Independent UK · Sep 16

WTA names new host for year-end Finals after Riyadh exit

Charlotte, North Carolina will host at least three events from the 2027 edition onwards

The Independent UK · Sep 16

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The Economic Times · Sep 16

Asian Games 2026: Philippines tennis body seeks WTA exemption as Eala skips China Open for Asian Games

In an effort to enable Alexandra Eala to participate in the Asian Games, the Philippines Tennis Association is seeking a WTA exemption. The Asian Games coincide with the mandatory China Open, posing a risk of penalties for missing it. Nevertheless, Eala has decided to compete in Nagoya for her country,…

Fashion Times · Sep 15

Alex Eala Goes From the US Open to New York Fashion Week in Three Distinct Looks

Alex Eala made her NYFW debut in looks from Tory Burch, Michael Kors and Calvin Klein following her US Open campaign.

Fortune · Sep 15

Gen Z tennis star Elena Rybakina turned down 15 colleges to keep playing tennis—now she’s a U.S. Open champion and no. 1 in the world

U.S. Open champion Elena Rybakina turned down college and changed her citizenship to make her tennis dreams come true. Now she’s earning $11.4 million.

The Guardian - UK · Sep 13

Elena Rybakina joins elite with US Open title but questions remain over coach

New world No 1’s relationship with her previously banned coach, Stefano Vukov, remains under spotlight despite her rise to the top

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Sports Illustrated · Sep 9

Tennis Mailbag: Which American Players Could Win It All at the U.S. Open?

The state of American tennis has been on full display at Flushing Meadows. Plus, the U.S. Open’s Kalshi deal and more from New York.

The Economic Times · Sep 8

Zheng Qinwen comes through an injury and qualifying to make a run to the US Open quarterfinals

Zheng will play Wednesday against No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina, who will move to No. 1 in the WTA rankings with a victory. Zheng was once ranked as high as No. 4. She reached the Australian Open final in 2024, made a second straight trip to the U.S. Open quarterfinals…

Fortune · Sep 5

U.S. tennis star Jessica Pegula’s dad is also heavily invested in sports—he owns the NFL's Buffalo Bills and has a $9.3 billion net worth

Jessica Pegula is chasing tennis’s No. 1 ranking and her first Grand Slam title while building her own legacy coming from a billionaire family.

Euronews · Sep 1

Rybakina tops WTA live rankings as US Open gets underway

Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina has moved to the top of the WTA live rankings as the 2026 US Open begins, putting her in contention to become the world's official No. 1 for the first time.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 31

Fils heads into US Open as leader of the French pack as Djokovic bows out

France's top tennis player Arthur Fils will launch his US Open campaign on Monday in the shadow of a shock first round defeat for the fourth seed and four-time champion Novak Djokovic.

Euronews · Aug 30

Events in Qatar worth travelling for: What’s coming up in 2026-2027?

From music concerts and motorsport to cultural festivals and design exhibitions, here’s what’s on the Qatar calendar this autumn and winter.

The Economic Times · Aug 28

Who belongs in women’s sport? The debate over trans athletes deepens

Recent WNBA controversy reignited debate on transgender women in sports. Advocacy groups hold differing views on fairness and inclusion for athletes. New eligibility policies require gene tests for female category competitions. Some believe these policies are exclusionary and harmful to transgender athletes. Others argue for clear boundaries to protect competitive…

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