The Latest Breaking News from WTA

‘Do you want a player to die on court?’ – athlete wellbeing concerns heat up at the French Open

During the first week of the French Open in Paris, concerns grew for player wellbeing as many competitors struggled with the extreme heat.

The Conversation · Jun 2

Serena Williams Announces Shock Tennis Comeback After Nearly Four Years Away

Serena Williams has confirmed her return to professional tennis at the Queen’s Club Championships, marking her first match since 2022.

Pedestrian.tv · Jun 1

Tennis Mailbag: Breaking Down the Players’ Media Protest at Roland Garros

Top players participated in the move, bringing attention to their push for a revamped revenue-sharing model with the majors.

Sports Illustrated · May 27

Bad day for Aussie women No.1s past and present in Rome

Ajla Tomljanovic has suffered the worst 33rd birthday present while Maya Joint's comeback to the court also ended in defeat at the Italian Open.

AAP · May 7

Swiatek leads players’ surprise as WTA head Portia Archer quits after two years

WTA chief executive Portia Archer shocked players on the tour after emailing her resignation this week, less than two years after she was appointed

The Guardian - UK · Apr 23

Wail Madrid: Kasatkina's ranking nadir as Aussies crash

Daria Kasatkina's difficult season, following her break from tennis after reaching "breaking point", has continued with an agonising defeat in the Madrid Open.

AAP · Apr 22

Tennis Mailbag: What Markéta Vondroušová’s Anti-Doping Charge Reveals About the Sport

The 2023 Wimbledon winner could face up to a four-year ban after being charged with refusing a doping test by the ITIA.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 22

Raducanu withdraws from Madrid Open as illness absence nears two months

Emma Raducanu has extended her absence from the WTA tour due to a viral illness to two months by withdrawing from the Madrid Open

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19

How tennis stars forced a rule change and won a fight to access their health data

The French Open will allow players to wear fitness trackers in-match, after Aryna Sabalenka, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner were prevented from doing so at the Australian Open

The Independent UK · Apr 16

Tennis Mailbag: What Iga Świątek’s Coaching Change Means

The 24-year-old made the move after an early exit in Florida. Plus, the pros and cons of wild cards, defending the Miami Open and more.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 1