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Emma Raducanu working with new coach after 'swapping mentors' with tennis rival

The 20-year-old will begin 2023 as world number 76 after sliding down the rankings due to injuries and struggling form last season and is now working with the fifth coach of her young Tour career

Daily Mirror

Iga Swiatek, Caroline Garcia Claim Semifinal Berths in WTA Finals

Top-seeded Iga Swiatek of Poland dominated Coco Gauff of the US on Saturday to officially claim a semifinal berth in the championship match of the WTA Finals in Fort Worth, Texas. The tourney featured the top eight players on the WTA Tour. Swiatek, the top-rated player in the world, needed…

Asharq Al-Awsat

AP Interview: Tennis tour CEO still wants Peng Shuai inquiry

WTA Tour Chairman and CEO Steve Simon says he does not know when women's professional tennis events will return to China

The Independent UK

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Anne Keothavong hoping Emma Raducanu will be fit for Billie Jean King Cup Finals

The 19-year-old has ended her WTA Tour season early because of a wrist injury

The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu pulls out of Transylvania Open with wrist injury

The British number one will also miss the WTA event in Guadalajara later this month

The Independent UK

Sue Barker defends Emma Raducanu as Brit given advice over turbulent coach situation

Former Wimbledon host Sue barker has leapt to the defence of Emma Raducanu after the British number one and former US Open champion opted to stick with current coach Dmitry Tursunov

Daily Mirror

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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'Means a lot for my country': Sherif becomes Egypt's first WTA champion

Parma (Italy) (AFP) - 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.

AFP

Emma Raducanu retires from Korean Open semi-final through injury as Jelena Ostapenko advances

Emma Raducanu has been denied a place in her first WTA Tour final since last year’s fairytale US Open triumph.

Evening Standard

‘It’s pretty cool’: Emma Raducanu excited for first WTA Tour semi-final

Raducanu is yet to drop a set in Seoul and played her best match so far to defeat third seed Magda Linette 6-2 6-2

The Independent UK

Swiatek cements rapid rise to top with US Open crown

New York (AFP) - Iga Swiatek's victory at the US Open on Saturday marked the latest milestone on a rapid ascent through the ranks of women's tennis to the pinnacle of her sport.

AFP

Tennis star claims young female players are being preyed on by 'manipulative' coaches

The two-time Grand Slam tournament winner claims that young female players are becoming dangerously dependent on their coaches who are taking advantage of them

Daily Mirror

Victoria Azarenka calls on WTA to protect young and 'vulnerable', after coach of French player charged with rape

Sexual abuse of young female players by older male coaches happens "right and left" on the WTA Tour and safeguarding against it must be a priority, according to the former world number one.

ABC News

Emma Raducanu’s US Open defence should be approached with perspective

After her stunning and unexpected victory in New York last year, a reminder of reality is required as Raducanu begins her US Open defence following a tough debut season

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The numbers behind two decades of Serena Williams’ dominance

Williams is expected to retire after the US Open, scene of her first major triumph in 1999.

The Guardian - US

Fan told Ukraine flag too large after apparent complaint from Russian player

A fan was asked to remove a Ukrainian flag at the Cincinnati Open after Russian players reportedly complained to the umpire

The Independent UK

Fan asked to leave Cincinnati Open after displaying Ukrainian flag at match

A woman was asked to leave a match between Russian players Anna Kalinskaya and Anastasia Potapova at the Western & Southern Open due to wearing the flag across her shoulders

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Steffi Graf Loves Just Being Normal

When the tennis legend retired from competition more than 20 years ago, it was assumed that she would keep a low post-career profile. But even that might be understating her activity in the 21st century.

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The Independent UK

Iga Swiatek extends winning streak to open Wimbledon campaign as Coco Gauff battles back

Swiatek opened Centre Court on Tuesday with a 6-0 6-3 win over Jana Fett while there were victories for Gauff, Heather Watson and Maria Sakkari

Daily Mirror

Emma Raducanu explains how she's embracing her brave new world ahead of Wimbledon return

Emma Raducanu has rocketed to superstardom in the last 12 months, having arrived at the All England Club ranked world No.338 and without a single win on the WTA Tour

Daily Mirror

Emma Raducanu since US Open win: Coach chaos, injuries, huge sponsorships and bad form

Emma Raducanu has gone through a whirlwind year since becoming US Open champion nine months ago. From coaching switches to injury problems, here is a look at her chaotic recent run

The Independent UK

Andrea Jaeger: The dark truth behind a tennis star’s burnout

A two-time grand slam finalist while still a teenager, Jaeger is often cited as one of tennis’s early examples of burnout. She tells Tom Kershaw how sexual harassment and subsequent threats drove her away

Evening Standard

British tennis fans must stop putting pressure on Emma Raducanu, says world no3 Paula Badosa

World number three Paula Badosa has urged British people to stop putting pressure on Emma Raducanu and backed the grand slam champion to adjust to life on the WTA Tour in time.

The Independent UK

Harriet Dart run ends in Nottingham quarter-finals

The British number three lost in three sets to American sixth seed Alison Riske

The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu retires injured in first set of Nottingham Open first round match

She had medical timeouts to treat a problem to her left side before retiring when trailing 4-3 in the first set.

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