The Latest Breaking News from WTA 1000

Francesca Jones defeats Venus Williams in Miami for WTA 1000 breakthrough

Francesca Jones closed out a 7-5, 7-5 win against seven-time grand slam champion Venus Williams at the Miami Open

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19

Fran Jones seals landmark first WTA 1000 victory against Venus Williams at Miami Open

The British No 3 paid tribute to Williams, who she still has pictures of in her childhood bedroom and who inspired her to pursue tennis professionally

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Amanda Anisimova through to China Open final with 58-minute blitz of Coco Gauff

Anisimova won 6-1 6-2 to reach her second WTA 1000 final of the season

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2025

Andreeva, 17, Makes WTA History With Help From LeBron And Federer

Inspired by LeBron James and Roger Federer, Russian 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva wrapped up a fairytale week in Dubai by becoming the youngest ever WTA 1000 champion with victory over Clara Tauson on Saturday.

International Business Times · Feb 22, 2025

Danielle Collins Wins Miami Open In Fairytale Victory

Danielle Collins wins her first WTA 1000 title at Miami Open before retiring due to health challenges.

Top News · Mar 31, 2024

Ukraine’s Anhelina Kalinina reaches maiden WTA 1000 final in Rome

The 30th seed snubbed her Russian opponent at the net because of the ongoing conflict between the countries.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2023

All Eyes on American Pegula after Breakout Year

A career breakthrough year has all eyes on American Jessica Pegula, who could shake Polish world number one Iga Swiatek's stranglehold on the women's field when the Australian Open main draw begins next week. The 28-year-old marched up the rankings in 2022 when she reached the quarter-finals at three majors…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 12, 2023

US Open 2022: Crafty Ons Jabeur ready for Iga Swiatek test

NEW YORK: Ons Jabeur sported a statement tee following her US Open semifinal win. The message ‘face your fears’ resonated beyond the boundaries of sport, while stoking a story she was itching to tell. The 28-year-old has won all her last-four matches this season, six in all, including Thursday’s outing…

The Times of India · Sep 10, 2022

Tunisia's Jabeur Hungry for More after Historic Madrid Title

Ons Jabeur says she is hungry for more success after she claimed the biggest title of her career, becoming the first Arab or African player to win a WTA 1000 title thanks to a 7-5, 0-6, 6-2 victory over American Jessica Pegula on Saturday in Madrid. The Tunisian trailblazer picked…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 8, 2022

Swiatek Sets up Miami Open Final against Osaka

Second seed Iga Swiatek will face Naomi Osaka for the Miami Open title after the Pole defeated American Jessica Pegula in Thursday's semi-finals. After Japan's Osaka battled past Belinda Bencic 4-6 6-3 6-4 earlier in the day, Swiatek, who will become world number one on Monday, claimed her 16th straight…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 1, 2022