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Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova joins in with criticism of WTA Finals

Vondrousova claimed the players are not being listened to over their concerns about the court in Cancun.

The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023

Iga Swiatek recovers from slow start for opening win at WTA Finals

Coco Gauff wastes no time in beating Ons Jabeur as criticism of court continues.

The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2023

Aryna Sabalenka ‘really disrespected by the WTA’ after poor organisation

World number one Sabalenka easily defeated Maria Sakkari 6-0 6-1 but took to social media afterwards to criticise the arrangements for players.

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

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WTA Finals players feel ‘disrespected’ by event’s poor organisation, says Aryna Sabalenka

World No 1 Sabalenka led criticism after host city of the season-ending tournament was announced late for the third year in a row

The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023

Finals venue chaos is symptomatic of the WTA failing women’s tennis

The crown jewel of the tour is taking place in a temporary structure and the governing body is letting the players down

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023

Mailbag: Tennis’s Place in the Israel-Palestine Conflict

Before addressing several far more trivial topics, it’s worth discussing the event on everyone’s minds.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 18, 2023

Birrell beaten with Seoul WTA semis spot in sight

Aussie Kimberly Birrell has missed out on a career-best semi-final spot at the WTA event in South Korea, losing a three-setter to Emina Bektas of the US.

AAP · Oct 13, 2023

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Billie Jean King still globetrotting in support of investment, equity in women’s sports

Billie Jean King is still globetrotting for women's sports

The Independent UK · Oct 12, 2023

Tennis | Bopanna and Ebden in Shanghai quarterfinals

Rohan Bopanna/Matthew Ebden (4th seeds) beat Karen Khachanov/Andrey Rublev 4-6, 6-3, [10-8] in Shanghai Masters doubles pre-quarterfinals. They will face Marcelo Arevalo/Jean-Julien Rojer in the quarters. Other results: Kenin/Parks (USA)/Kulambayeva (Kaz)/Thombare won 6-1, 6-4; Danilina (Kaz) bt Thandi 7-6(2), 6-7(4), 6-2; Blanchet (Fra) bt Nagal 6-1, 3-0 (retired); Sato (Jpn)…

The Hindu · Oct 10, 2023

On this day in 2016: Johanna Konta breaks into world’s top 10

Konta became the first British player since Jo Durie in 1984 to enter the WTA’s top 10.

The Independent UK · Oct 8, 2023

Mailbag: Tennis’s Gambling Policy Needs to Be Addressed

Athletes across the sport, including American doubles player Nicole Melichar-Martinez, are speaking out about the influx of online abuse hurled by gamblers.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 4, 2023

Unanswered questions over Peng Shuai show power of sport has its limits

For all the talk of sport as a catalyst for change, ongoing fears for former tennis star suggest oppressive regimes hold all the cards

The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2023

Saville progresses in WTA's low-key return to China

Australia's Daria Saville has made a winning return as the women's tennis tour resumed in China after a boycott over the Peng Shuai affair.

AAP · Sep 19, 2023

Former French Open champion Halep banned for four years for doping

Former French Open champion Simona Halep vowed on Wednesday to clear her name after she was suspended from competitive tennis for four years for doping violations.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 13, 2023

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The Independent UK · Sep 11, 2023

Judy Murray says changing-room footage of Aryna Sabalenka ‘should never have been made public’

The footage, originally shared on X by Eurosport France, shows the 25-year-old smashing a racket on the floor in a training room

Sports Illustrated · Sep 11, 2023

50 Parting Thoughts From the U.S. Open 2023

The year’s final Grand Slam featured a changing of the guard on the women’s side, a strong American showing and more dominance from Novak Djokovic.

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023

Sumit Nagal ousts top seed Ramos-Vinolas in Challenger quarterfinals

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Sports Illustrated · Sep 6, 2023

Women’s Tennis Could Be On the Verge of Another Golden Era

The differing styles and personalities of stars like Coco Gauff and Ons Jabeur have the sport in a promising place—but there are some key ingredients missing.

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The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023

Iga Swiatek's U.S. Open title defence ends with a loss to Jelena Ostapenko in the 4th round

Iga Swiatek's U.S. Open title defence ended with a loss to Jelena Ostapenko, meaning Swiatek's stay at No. 1 in the WTA rankings will end. Ostapenko won with hard hitting and aggressive play, improving to 4-0 against Swiatek. Coco Gauff will face Ostapenko in the quarterfinals, having split their two…

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023

Iga Swiatek's US Open title defense ends with a loss to Jelena Ostapenko in the fourth round

Iga Swiatek’s U.S. Open title defense has ended with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-1 loss to Jelena Ostapenko in the fourth round

The Guardian - UK · Aug 31, 2023

Katie Boulter and Jack Draper earn big wins to reach third round of US Open

Draper returned from injury to dismantle Hubert Hurkacz 6-2, 6-4, 7-5, while Boulter is on course for the top 50 after beating Wang Yafan 5-7, 6-1, 6-4

The Guardian - US · Aug 30, 2023

US Open rout shines harsh light on Venus Williams despite admirable fire

The former world No 1’s competitive drive and taste for the fight remain the stuff of legend. But this was a tough watch

Sports Illustrated · Aug 29, 2023

Mailbag: Saudi Arabia’s WTA Finals Bid Hangs Over the U.S. Open

Action is underway in New York, but the tennis world is still deciding where to hold the year-end event.

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

Fiona Ferro, a tennis player who accused her ex-coach of sexual assault, returned to the US Open

Tennis player Fiona Ferro has returned to compete at the U.S. Open a year after she accused her former coach of rape

The Guardian - UK · Aug 27, 2023

‘I go to sleep at 5am’: Tennis stars brace for more late shows at US Open

Players are unhappy with scheduling hurting their chances, as post-midnight marathons take a toll further down the line

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