‘Reborn’ Raducanu ready for comeback after triple surgery ordeal
2021 US Open champ Emma Raducanu, the first British woman to win a Grand Slam singles title since 1977, has said she feels “reborn” as she prepares to make her return at the Auckland Classic after an eight-month injury hiatus. Raducanu has long struggled with injuries and left last year’s tournament after rolling her ankle in a second round match. …
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Australian Open prize money increases to over €50m
$AU 86.5 million(€53.3m) will be up for grabs at the Australian Open in January, in an increase of 10 million Australian dollars from 2023. The 112th edition of the tournament begins Jan. 14 in Melbourne Park, as 2023 champion world no. 2 Aryna Sabalenka seeks to defend what was her first career Grand Slam. Naomi Osaka has also announced her …
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Naomi Osaka to make tennis return at Brisbane International less than six months after giving birth
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka will make her return to tennis at Brisbane International, a warmup tournament for the Australian Open that takes place from Dec. 31 to Jan. 7. Osaka, who spent 25 weeks in 2019 as world no.1, announced the birth of daughter Shai in July. She had withdrawn from last year’s Australian Open before revealing her …
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Steve Simon Unlikely To Survive As WTA Chief Amidst Cancun Controversy
Steve Simon, who has served as the chairman and chief executive officer of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) for eight years, has faced mounting criticism from players, particularly in the wake of the decision to stage the Tour Finals outdoors in Cancun, Mexico. This decision was met with considerable skepticism and has drawn scrutiny from various quarters. Tennis legend Martina …
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WTA Faces Rebellion in Novak Djokovic-Led Player Union
In a groundbreaking move that could reshape the landscape of women’s tennis, more than 20 top female players have joined forces to express their frustrations with the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) leadership. This rebellion comes amid growing discontent with the treatment of women in the sport and a desire for more player-driven decision-making. Simon’s letter reflects the pressure being applied …
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“I Feel Really Disrespected By The WTA” – Aryna Sabalenka Criticises WTA Finals Organization In Mexico
Reigning World No. 1 in women’s tennis Aryna Sabalenka has criticised the organization of the WTA Finals in Mexico, expressing her sense of feeling “disrespected” by the Women’s Tennis Association and concerned for her safety during her first victory at the event. The decision to host the WTA Finals in Cancun, Mexico, was only finalized in September after negotiations with …
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Iga Swiatek defeats Samsonova to win China Open, 5th title of 2023
World no. 2 Iga Swiatek defeated World no. 22 Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 6-2 in the China Open final in Beijing to claim her 16th career title and fifth title of the season on Sunday morning (Oct. 8). The Polish 22-year-old is the first player since Serena Williams in 2014-2015 to win five or more titles in consecutive seasons. Swiatek was …
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Wang Xiyu claims maiden WTA title as China tennis boycott ends
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Grace Fisher
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September 23, 2023
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Tennis
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Guangzhou open, Li Na, Magda Linette, Peng Shuai, Steve Simon, Wang Qiang, Wang Xiyu, WTA, Yan Zi, Zhang Gaoli, Zhang Shuai, Zheng Qinwen, Zhu Lin
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22-year-old Wang Xiyu won her first WTA title Saturday as she defeated Magda Linette 6-0, 6-2 in the final of the Guangzhou Open, the first Chinese elite women’s tournament to take place since the WTA suspended competitions in the country over fears around player Peng Shuai’s safety. No tournaments have been played in the country since before the pandemic. In …
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Simona Halep Receives Four-Year Ban For Doping Violation
Simona Halep, the 31-year-old Romanian tennis sensation, has been hit with a four-year suspension from professional tennis for doping violations. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced the suspension after Halep failed a drug test during the 2022 U.S. Open and exhibited irregularities in her Athlete Biological Passport. The violations also extended to irregularities in her Athlete Biological Passport. This …
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Naomi Osaka Reveals Tennis Comeback Plans for 2024
Former world No. 1 and four-time Grand Slam champion, Naomi Osaka, is gearing up for a powerful tennis comeback in 2024. The tennis sensation, who recently became a mother to daughter Shai, has her sights set on a busy tournament schedule, including the Australian Open in January. Osaka, who withdrew from this year’s Australian Open due to her pregnancy, shared …
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