At the National Bank Open in Toronto, Iga Świątek made an emphatic statement to those who have doubted her. The win became her 12th from the 14 WTA 1000 finals she’s played in her career .
For the former … continue reading
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Driven on by its passionate fans, Poland finally etched its name on the United Cup with a 2-1 victory over Switzerland in the 2026 final in Sydney.
Runners up in the past two editions, the Polish team of Iga Świątek, … continue reading
The US Open has been an innovator in Grand Slam tennis.
In 1970, the tournament introduced the tiebreak to ultimately determine the score for sets tied at 6-6. At the same time, they applied the tiebreak to fifth sets, a … continue reading
Jessica Pegula calmly picked her way through the draw at the Bad Homburg Open to take the title.
This year’s tournament provided a great showcase for the WTA, with tantalising match ups in each round producing quality tennis. On offer … continue reading
At the age of 29, in her 46th grand slam appearance, Madison Keys won her first major at the Australian Open.
Only two players have taken longer to win their first slam. Marion Bartoli of France won Wimbledon in … continue reading
The USA became the first nation to win the United Cup twice after a 2-0 win over Poland in the final at Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney.
World No. 3 Coco Gauff kickstarted the American effort in the final with … continue reading
Germany clinched the 2024 United Cup in an enthralling final against Poland at Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney.
Captained by Torben Beltz, Germany prevailed 2-1 over the Poles after a thrilling mixed doubles victory by Laura Siegemund and Alexander Zverev. … continue reading
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Siniaková becomes the story at Bad Homburg
From the centre of Bad Homburg, the shining gold dome of the Russian Orthodox church is a beacon guiding tennis fans to the Kurpark.
Among several large parks in the town, it’s the Kurpark that hosts the WTA 250 known … continue reading
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One versus Two in Madrid 2023
It should occur regularly but rarely has in the last eight seasons – the meeting of the women’s No. 1 and 2 ranked players in a final.
But at the 2023 Mutua Madrid Open, it transpired that the current top … continue reading
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Świątek goes back to back in Stuttgart
The Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart gave us an encore of last’s year’s final featuring Aryna Sabalenka and the champion Iga Świątek.
The tournament grew out of a four-player gala held in Filderstadt, 12 kilometres south of the capital … continue reading