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Elena Rybakina snubs photo with WTA chief after winning record $5.25m

Rybakina appeared to refuse a photo with WTA Tour CEO Portia Archer after her victory over Aryna Sabalenka in the WTA Tour Finals

The Independent UK

Elena Rybakina Just Won The Biggest Paycheque In Women's Sport — So Why Did She Refuse A Photo With WTA Chief?

Elena Rybakina won a record $5.2M at the WTA Finals in Riyadh but refused a photo with the WTA Chief, sparking debate over her coach's past investigation.

International Business Times UK

WTA Finals: Aryna Sabalenka beaten ahead of 'Battle of the Sexes' as Elena Rybakina claims title

Former Wimbledon champion dominated in the Middle East

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Aryna Sabalenka in tears after missing out on biggest payday in women’s tennis history

Despite her defeat to Elena Rybakina in the final, Sabalenka set a new WTA record for season earnings at just over $15m

The Independent UK

WTA Finals prize money: How much is on the line as Sabalenka and Rybakina compete for biggest payday in women’s tennis?

World No 1 Sabalenka could earn more for winning the WTA Finals undefeated than she did for winning the US Open title

The Independent UK

WTA Finals live: Elena Rybakina overcomes Jessica Pegula in tight three-set battle to book place in final

A place in the WTA Finals showpiece is on the line as the final four compete in Riyadh today

The Independent UK

Jack Draper: ‘It’s been tough to watch Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner’

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: The British No 1 reveals how an incorrect assessment of his arm injury gave him ‘false hope’ ahead of the US Open and tells Jamie Braidwood why he believes tennis has to change

The Independent UK

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WTA Finals live: Sabalenka dumps out defending champion Gauff as Pegula also advances

Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula reached the semi-finals on the final day of the round-robin

The Independent UK

Venus Williams, 45, to open 33rd straight professional season at Auckland Classic

Venus Williams, 45, will open her 33rd WTA season at Auckland’s ASB Classic, extending one of tennis’s most extraordinary careers

The Guardian - US

Tennis Mailbag: Eye-Popping Figures Behind Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz’s Dominance

The duo’s rivalry is ruling the sport. Plus, the scheduling challenges the tennis calendar presents.

Sports Illustrated

WTA Finals tennis: Anisimova sends Swiatek out; Rybakina beats Alexandrova – as it happened

Amanda Anisimova came back from a set down to advance to the semi-finals and eliminate Iga Swiatek

The Guardian - UK

WTA Finals live: Amanda Anisimova stuns Iga Swiatek to book semi-finals place

Amanda Anisimova joins group winner Elena Rybakina in the semi-finals after knocking Iga Swiatek out of the tournament

The Independent UK

Aryna Sabalenka dominates Jasmine Paolini to reach career milestone at WTA Finals

Sabalenka opened her WTA Finals bid with a 6-3 6-1 victory over Paolini, while Jessica Pegula took down a struggling Coco Gauff

The Independent UK

Aussie loses WTA final, wins hearts for sportsmanship

Australian Kim Birrell has lost in the Chennai Open final but has been honoured with a special sportsmanship award by the event organisers.

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The Guardian - UK

Iga Swiatek serves warning to rivals by crushing Madison Keys at WTA Finals

Iga Swiatek got her WTA Finals campaign off to an impressive start as she brushed aside a sluggish Madison Keys 6-1, 6-2 in Saudi Arabia

AAP

Joint suffers rare blip; Birrell into Chennai final

Maya Joint has missed out on a place in the final in Hong Kong Open but Kimberly Birrell wins epic match to reach decider in Chennai.

The Guardian - UK

Women’s tennis thriving on the court as season wraps but WTA must catch up

Sabalenka and Swiatek head to Saudi finals after epic year yet organisers remain dire at marketing their product

The Independent UK

Aryna Sabalenka faces stacked WTA Finals field in bid to crown season in style

There were four different grand slam champions in 2025 but World No 1 Sabalenka can add a final statement at the Finals in Riyadh

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The Independent UK

Fritz and Shelton hit out at grand slams after lack of response to ‘fair’ demands for more prize money

Exclusive: Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton add to calls for a greater share of grand slam revenues, despite record prize pots this season, amid further proposals for wider reforms

Sports Illustrated

Tennis Mailbag: How New Saudi Arabia Masters 1000 Event Could Shake Up the Sport

The tournament will likely change the makeup of the already crowded calendar as players raise complaints about the season’s length.

AAP

Lighting up the Joint: teen thriving as Aussie No.1

Australian teenager Maya Joint is enjoying her new role as the national No.1 at the the age of just 19 by reaching the Hong Kong Open quarter-finals.

International Business Times UK

Alex Eala Jumps to World No. 51, Focuses on Singles After Doubles Loss

Filipino tennis star Alex Eala hits a career-high World No. 51 ranking despite a tough doubles loss in Hong Kong. Singles focus next.

The Guardian - UK

Jannik Sinner calls out grand slams for delaying welfare and prize money talks

Men’s world No 2 Jannik Sinner said there is ‘nothing stopping’ organisers addressing issues such as pensions, healthcare and maternity

Fortune

Skyrocketing valuations, revenues, and investments: ‘That sounds like a tech story. It‘s a women’s sports story,’ Alexis Ohanian says

Women’s sports revenue is expected to hit a record-breaking $2.35 billion this year.

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia to host new Masters 1000 tournament on ATP Tour

The top tier of men’s events will expand to 10 tournaments, with the Saudi Arabia Masters likely to be in February.

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