The Latest Breaking News from WTA

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

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.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 9

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…

The Economic Times · Sep 8

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.

Fortune · Sep 5

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.

Euronews · Sep 1

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.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 31

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.

Euronews · Aug 30

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…

The Economic Times · Aug 28