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Saudi Arabia is going to sponsor the WTA women's tennis rankings under a new partnership

Saudi Arabia’s move into tennis will now include a multiyear deal to sponsor the WTA women’s rankings

The Independent UK

More practice, fewer matches: the logic to Raducanu’s French Open withdrawal

Former US Open champion has decided against pursuing qualification for Roland Garros with her long-term fitness the priority

The Guardian - UK

Emma Raducanu pulls out of French Open qualifying to focus on grass-court season

The 21-year-old has made the surprising decision not to contest next week’s preliminaries in Paris.

The Independent UK

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Queen's Club To Host Women's Tennis Tournament, Sparking Calendar Change

The Queen's Club in London to host women's tennis tournament alongside men's event, sparking discussions on grass court quality and calendar adjustments.

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Queen’s to host women’s event from 2025

A women’s tournament has not been hosted at Queen’s Club for more than 50 years

The Independent UK

Women’s tennis returns to the Queen’s Club in 2025 for first time in 52 years

The west London venue will host a WTA 500 event to kick off the grass-court season in 2025 with the ATP tournament a week later

The Guardian - UK

Andrey Rublev Wins First Madrid Open Title In Thrilling Final

Andrey Rublev triumphs in a thrilling final at the Madrid Open, adding to the tournament's intense competition and memorable moments. Iga Swiatek also clin...

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With a bit of Saudi topspin, tennis fans can overlook its brutal repression of women

The WTA finals host revealed its commitment to women’s rights by jailing a female activist

The Guardian - UK

Simona Halep Withdraws From Madrid Open To Focus On Fitness

Simona Halep withdraws from Madrid Open to focus on fitness post-doping ban reduction. WTA considers special rankings for cleared players.

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Martina Navratilova questions players' decision to switch WTA Finals

Martina Navratilova has questioned the WTA’s decision to go to Saudi Arabia for the end-of-year finals.

Evening Standard

Land of the dinosaurs: baseline of sexism overshadows tennis in Madrid

This year offers a fresh chance to do right by women players at an event with a reputation for making them feel second class

The Guardian - UK

Naomi Osaka beaten in first round in Rouen on clay return

NEW DELHI: Naomi Osaka, a four-time Grand Slam champion, faced a surprising defeat in the first round of the WTA event in Rouen on Wednesday, succumbing 6-4, 6-2 to Italian Martina Trevisan.

The Times of India

LTA reveals plans for new Queen’s Club women’s tournament from 2025

The Lawn Tennis Association is in discussions to bring women’s tennis back to the Queen’s Club for the first time since 1973

The Guardian - UK

Danielle Collins Dominates Tennis Circuit With Back-To-Back Titles

Danielle Collins, a rising tennis star, secures consecutive WTA titles, showcasing resilience and determination despite upcoming retirement.

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The Guardian - UK

Premier Tour proposals signify Saudi influence and a tipping point for tennis

Proposal has powerful backers and would revolutionise a sport attracting attention from the Saudi Public Investment Fund

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Danielle Collins Dominates Charleston Open, Eyes More Success

Danielle Collins triumphs at Charleston Open after Miami Open win, showcasing dominance and determination in professional tennis.

Latin Times

Latin Women In Sports: Gabriela Sabatini is Latin America's Best Tennis Player Ever

Sabatini reached at least one Grand Slam singles semifinal per year between 1985-96, including the crowning moment of her career at the 1990 US Open

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Saudi Arabia To Host WTA Finals With Record Prize Money

Saudi Arabia secures hosting deal for WTA Finals with record prize money, sparking debate over implications.

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The Guardian - UK

Saudi Arabia to host WTA Finals until 2026 with record £12m prize money

The WTA Finals will be held in Saudi Arabia for from 2024-26, with this year’s edition taking place from 2 to 9 November

The Times of India

WTA Finals to be held in Saudi Arabia from 2024-2026 with record prize money

The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has announced that the season-ending WTA Finals will be held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, from 2024 to 2026. This decision brings an end to months of speculation and signifies the Gulf country's continued involvement in the sport of tennis.

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Tennis Leaders Propose Major Changes For Sport's Future

Proposed changes in tennis aim to increase revenue, modernize structure, and enhance fan experience for long-term success.

Sports Illustrated

USTA CEO Lew Sherr Details Plans for Tennis’s Premier Tour

The model would be a streamlined approach to the calendar, featuring the four majors plus 10 events.

The Guardian - UK

Iga Swiatek swats aside Maria Sakkari for second Indian Wells triumph

The world No 1 Iga Swiatek beat the Greek ninth seed Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-0 for her biggest win of the year so far and 19th in total

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ATP And WTA Exploring Merger To Enhance Commercial Opportunities

ATP and WTA considering a merger to enhance commercial and media rights, potentially reshaping professional tennis.

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Saudi Arabia's Billion Bid To Merge ATP And WTA

Saudi PIF's B bid to merge ATP and WTA Tours raises concerns over tournament structure, prize money equality, and human rights implications.

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