Uninterrupted, the award-winning athlete storytelling brand within The SpringHill Company founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, has teamed up with Acast, the world’s largest independent podcast company, to launch its new Sincerely, Sloane podcast, hosted by American professional tennis player, Grand Slam Champion, and Olympian Sloane Stephens. Acast will be responsible for the hosting, distribution, and monetization of Sincerely, Sloane, which invites athletes, entertainers, and experts for conversations on personal growth and wellness.
Throughout the podcast, Stephens will be joined by celebrity guests and topic experts for light-hearted and honest conversations where they share untold stories, deep insights, and individual approaches for living a life of purpose and fulfillment. Additionally, the podcast will feature a series of former Olympians during this summer’s games in Paris, including Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn, Bronze and Silver Medalist Gabby Thomas, and Gold Medalist Athing Mu.
“Uninterrupted is excited to collaborate with...
Throughout the podcast, Stephens will be joined by celebrity guests and topic experts for light-hearted and honest conversations where they share untold stories, deep insights, and individual approaches for living a life of purpose and fulfillment. Additionally, the podcast will feature a series of former Olympians during this summer’s games in Paris, including Gold Medalist Lindsey Vonn, Bronze and Silver Medalist Gabby Thomas, and Gold Medalist Athing Mu.
“Uninterrupted is excited to collaborate with...
- 5/14/2024
- Podnews.net
The 2024 Hobart International is only a Wta 250 tournament, but the draw promises a lot of exciting action regardless.
Held from January 8th to 13th, ahead of the season's first Grand Slam tournament in Melbourne, the Hobart International serves as a great opportunity for players to prepare themselves for the first major of the year.
Many took this chance, and while the majority of the higher-ranked players entered the 2024 Adelaide International draw, there are still many who want to play a Wta 250 tournament, and the leading name in the draw is Elise Mertens, who will be the top seed.
However, the Belgian won't have an easy task at the tournament, as already in her first match, she'll take on the 2022 Australian Open finalist, Danielle Collins, who dropped to the 54th place in the Wta Rankings in recent seasons.
Another player who has experience playing a Grand Slam final and actually...
Held from January 8th to 13th, ahead of the season's first Grand Slam tournament in Melbourne, the Hobart International serves as a great opportunity for players to prepare themselves for the first major of the year.
Many took this chance, and while the majority of the higher-ranked players entered the 2024 Adelaide International draw, there are still many who want to play a Wta 250 tournament, and the leading name in the draw is Elise Mertens, who will be the top seed.
However, the Belgian won't have an easy task at the tournament, as already in her first match, she'll take on the 2022 Australian Open finalist, Danielle Collins, who dropped to the 54th place in the Wta Rankings in recent seasons.
Another player who has experience playing a Grand Slam final and actually...
- 1/7/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
Matteo Berrettini looks like he may see the light of day at long last and will play his first tournament of the new season.
Berrettini, who was forced to withdraw from the Brisbane International qualifying this past weekend, has been tormented by injuries for nearly a year. He played just 26 matches last season and was forced to shut his campaign after hurting his ankle during a second-round match at the US Open.
That setback has been Berrettini's real kryptonite. He was forced to watch from the stands in Malaga as Italy won its first Davis Cup title in 47 years. Because of his limited on-court time, Berrettini's ranking has taken a sharp nosedive.
Once Italy's top-ranked Atp player, Berrettini has lost that honor to the fast-rising Jannik Sinner. The 27-year-old is hovering just inside the world's Top 100 at a low of 92. He didn't even meet the cut-off entry for the main draw in Brisbane.
Berrettini, who was forced to withdraw from the Brisbane International qualifying this past weekend, has been tormented by injuries for nearly a year. He played just 26 matches last season and was forced to shut his campaign after hurting his ankle during a second-round match at the US Open.
That setback has been Berrettini's real kryptonite. He was forced to watch from the stands in Malaga as Italy won its first Davis Cup title in 47 years. Because of his limited on-court time, Berrettini's ranking has taken a sharp nosedive.
Once Italy's top-ranked Atp player, Berrettini has lost that honor to the fast-rising Jannik Sinner. The 27-year-old is hovering just inside the world's Top 100 at a low of 92. He didn't even meet the cut-off entry for the main draw in Brisbane.
- 1/6/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
Elena Rybakina kicked off her 2024 campaign with a pretty dominant win over native Australian Olivia Gadecki at the Brisbane International.
Rybakina played in last year's Australian Open final, which shows she enjoys conditions down under. She's a good server and a heavy hitter, which the courts in Australia generally reward. In her first match back on the continent, we saw that as she destroyed native player Olivia Gadecki in two sets.
The Australian is a capable player and competes well, but she was no match for the heavy-hitting game of the reigning Australian Open runner-up. Gadecki showed her capabilities in the opening set, where she hung around pretty well.
Rybakina didn't really have any major chances in the first few games of the match, as Gadecki was able to keep her away from them. Once she found her rhythm, though, things changed rapidly. Rybakina broke her opponent late in the...
Rybakina played in last year's Australian Open final, which shows she enjoys conditions down under. She's a good server and a heavy hitter, which the courts in Australia generally reward. In her first match back on the continent, we saw that as she destroyed native player Olivia Gadecki in two sets.
The Australian is a capable player and competes well, but she was no match for the heavy-hitting game of the reigning Australian Open runner-up. Gadecki showed her capabilities in the opening set, where she hung around pretty well.
Rybakina didn't really have any major chances in the first few games of the match, as Gadecki was able to keep her away from them. Once she found her rhythm, though, things changed rapidly. Rybakina broke her opponent late in the...
- 1/3/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
A new tennis season calls for a fresh look and a new tennis outfit, and Sloane Stephens ticked all these boxes at the Brisbane International.
The former US Open champion proclaimed her latest apparel as the "outfit of the tournament" after sharing a sneak peek on Instagram dressed in her new outfit designed for the Australian summer series, where she is playing her first tournament of 2024 in Brisbane.
Stephen has been sponsored by Under Armour and Nike in the past but has partnered with American clothing retailer - Free People Movement - since January 2023. Stephens is one of two high-profile ambassadors for the athletic apparel arm of Fp Movement, along with Sofia Kenin.
The 30-year-old, currently ranked World No. 47, wore a visor cap and moon tank top - both white and accentuated with a stylish black logo of her sponsors. Stephens also chose to complement the look with a wristband and New Balance shoes,...
The former US Open champion proclaimed her latest apparel as the "outfit of the tournament" after sharing a sneak peek on Instagram dressed in her new outfit designed for the Australian summer series, where she is playing her first tournament of 2024 in Brisbane.
Stephen has been sponsored by Under Armour and Nike in the past but has partnered with American clothing retailer - Free People Movement - since January 2023. Stephens is one of two high-profile ambassadors for the athletic apparel arm of Fp Movement, along with Sofia Kenin.
The 30-year-old, currently ranked World No. 47, wore a visor cap and moon tank top - both white and accentuated with a stylish black logo of her sponsors. Stephens also chose to complement the look with a wristband and New Balance shoes,...
- 1/1/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
No woman has defended the Australian Open singles title in a decade, but the last time it happened, it was done by a Belarusian player.
Could this be a sign that the stars are aligning for the World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka to win her second Grand Slam? For starters, the 25-year-old powerhouse is one of the Top 5 favorites to win the Australian Open.
In fact, the bookmakers rate Sabalenka as the second favorite to retain her title, behind World No. 1 Iga Swiatek. But here is the fun part. The Australian Open has been the one Slam that no Wta player has had quite a stranglehold for the last ten years.
One of the reasons is because, at the start of the season, the possibility of top players being caught cold is very high, so we see many upsets. That's why we have seen an increasing number of established stars take...
Could this be a sign that the stars are aligning for the World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka to win her second Grand Slam? For starters, the 25-year-old powerhouse is one of the Top 5 favorites to win the Australian Open.
In fact, the bookmakers rate Sabalenka as the second favorite to retain her title, behind World No. 1 Iga Swiatek. But here is the fun part. The Australian Open has been the one Slam that no Wta player has had quite a stranglehold for the last ten years.
One of the reasons is because, at the start of the season, the possibility of top players being caught cold is very high, so we see many upsets. That's why we have seen an increasing number of established stars take...
- 12/26/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Caroline Wozniacki and Eugenie Bouchard are slated to officially face each other on the opening weekend to kick off the Dallas Open, an Atp-only event.
For the second year in a row, two Wta players will herald the start of Tour-level tennis in Dallas, Texas. Last year, Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens were brought in as replacements for Venus Williams and Danielle Collins and played an exhibition match dubbed the Women's Tennis Classic.
The tournament organizers have already planned next year's edition by inviting former Wta No. 1 Wozniacki, who is set to resume her comeback from retirement in January, and 2014 Wimbledon finalist Bouchard to entertain a vibrant American crowd.
Bouchard's long-term future as a tennis pro remains in doubt, having committed to play pickleball in 2024 and even announcing her first official tournament playing the paddle sport.
As most of her peers on the tennis circuit pack their bags for the long trip to Australia,...
For the second year in a row, two Wta players will herald the start of Tour-level tennis in Dallas, Texas. Last year, Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens were brought in as replacements for Venus Williams and Danielle Collins and played an exhibition match dubbed the Women's Tennis Classic.
The tournament organizers have already planned next year's edition by inviting former Wta No. 1 Wozniacki, who is set to resume her comeback from retirement in January, and 2014 Wimbledon finalist Bouchard to entertain a vibrant American crowd.
Bouchard's long-term future as a tennis pro remains in doubt, having committed to play pickleball in 2024 and even announcing her first official tournament playing the paddle sport.
As most of her peers on the tennis circuit pack their bags for the long trip to Australia,...
- 12/16/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The 2024 Hobart International promises a lot of exciting action with a very solid entry list for a Wta 250 tournament held from January 8th to 13th, 2024.
The Wta 250 event held at the Hobart International Tennis Centre doesn't always attract the strongest field, as it's held between Wta 500 tournaments and the Australian Open, but every year some good players find their way to Hobart.
In 2024, it will be the 2017 US Open champion, Sloane Stephens, who will compete at the tournament. Ahead of the event, the tournament organizers were sad to announce that last year's champion, Lauren Davis had to withdraw from the tournament.
"Whilst we’re excited to announce our full field today, unfortunately Lauren Davis has had to make the tough decision to withdraw due to injury. We wish her a really good recovery and hope to see her back for our 30th Hobart International in 2025."
Without Davis, many players get...
The Wta 250 event held at the Hobart International Tennis Centre doesn't always attract the strongest field, as it's held between Wta 500 tournaments and the Australian Open, but every year some good players find their way to Hobart.
In 2024, it will be the 2017 US Open champion, Sloane Stephens, who will compete at the tournament. Ahead of the event, the tournament organizers were sad to announce that last year's champion, Lauren Davis had to withdraw from the tournament.
"Whilst we’re excited to announce our full field today, unfortunately Lauren Davis has had to make the tough decision to withdraw due to injury. We wish her a really good recovery and hope to see her back for our 30th Hobart International in 2025."
Without Davis, many players get...
- 12/13/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Matteo Berrettini is looking to start on a clean slate in 2024, and he has finally named his new coach ahead of the upcoming Atp season.
The injury-stricken Italian will work with one of Rafael Nadal's former coaches, Francisco Roig, in 2024, where he is expected to make his return from a freak ankle injury he sustained at the US Open last September.
There were reports that Berrettini would appoint former World No. 4 Thomas Enqvist as his new coach beginning next season and even trained in his presence. However, that contractual obligation didn't materialize because the Swede did not take up the offer due to personal issues.
The appointment of Roig is a significant coup for Berrettini, who hopes his new coach will have a similar impact in steering him out of the mud, just like he did with Nadal between 2005 and 2022. Roig was more of an assistant coach to the Spaniard,...
The injury-stricken Italian will work with one of Rafael Nadal's former coaches, Francisco Roig, in 2024, where he is expected to make his return from a freak ankle injury he sustained at the US Open last September.
There were reports that Berrettini would appoint former World No. 4 Thomas Enqvist as his new coach beginning next season and even trained in his presence. However, that contractual obligation didn't materialize because the Swede did not take up the offer due to personal issues.
The appointment of Roig is a significant coup for Berrettini, who hopes his new coach will have a similar impact in steering him out of the mud, just like he did with Nadal between 2005 and 2022. Roig was more of an assistant coach to the Spaniard,...
- 12/13/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
World No. 5 Jessica Pegula and the defending champion Ons Jabeur have signed up to play the 2024 Charleston Open in South Carolina.
The Charleston Open is synonymous with being the oldest all-women's tennis tournament in the United States, having been a staple on the Wta calendar since its inception in 1973 (except 2020 due to Covid-19), the same year the women's governing body was formed.
A host of the world's greatest tennis players on the Wta tour have played and won this tournament in the past, such as Chris Evert (eight-time champion), Martina Navratilova, Tracy Austin, Steffi Graf, Martina Hingis, and Serena Williams.
In 2022, the tournament commemorated its 50th year of staging the event at Daniel Island by unveiling its renovated Credit One Stadium, which offered significant upgrades in seating options and enhanced hospitality experiences.
This Wta 500 event is the only clay court tournament played on North American soil. Tunisia's Ons Jabeur won...
The Charleston Open is synonymous with being the oldest all-women's tennis tournament in the United States, having been a staple on the Wta calendar since its inception in 1973 (except 2020 due to Covid-19), the same year the women's governing body was formed.
A host of the world's greatest tennis players on the Wta tour have played and won this tournament in the past, such as Chris Evert (eight-time champion), Martina Navratilova, Tracy Austin, Steffi Graf, Martina Hingis, and Serena Williams.
In 2022, the tournament commemorated its 50th year of staging the event at Daniel Island by unveiling its renovated Credit One Stadium, which offered significant upgrades in seating options and enhanced hospitality experiences.
This Wta 500 event is the only clay court tournament played on North American soil. Tunisia's Ons Jabeur won...
- 12/9/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The first Wta 500 event of the 2024 season will begin in earnest on New Year's Day, where eight of the world's Top 20 players will lead the pack at the Brisbane International.
Primarily played on outdoor hard courts and serving as one of the Australian Open warm-up tournaments, the Brisbane International will return to the calendar after a four-year absence. Tournament organizers have wasted no time brokering deals to bring the most prominent names on the women's circuit to the event.
Firstly, World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka will look to continue the fine trend of her fellow compatriots at this event. Since Brisbane International was incepted in 2009, a Belarusian player has reached the finals on four occasions (Victoria Azarenka accounts for two titles).
Sabalenka is the top seed and will be joined by her good friend Elena Rybakina in gracing the courts in Brisbane. The big-serving Kazakh has previously won on Australian soil...
Primarily played on outdoor hard courts and serving as one of the Australian Open warm-up tournaments, the Brisbane International will return to the calendar after a four-year absence. Tournament organizers have wasted no time brokering deals to bring the most prominent names on the women's circuit to the event.
Firstly, World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka will look to continue the fine trend of her fellow compatriots at this event. Since Brisbane International was incepted in 2009, a Belarusian player has reached the finals on four occasions (Victoria Azarenka accounts for two titles).
Sabalenka is the top seed and will be joined by her good friend Elena Rybakina in gracing the courts in Brisbane. The big-serving Kazakh has previously won on Australian soil...
- 12/6/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Touted as one of the favorites on paper, the USA's supposed star-studded lineup to play at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals next week will face a wholesome of changes.
After their top two ranked Wta players - Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula - didn't sign up for the event, they were left short in depth. But the expectation was that Madison Keys would step up to fill the void after a fine season locked her Top 20 spot in the rankings.
But Keys appears to have bowed down to fatigue and exhaustion, having played at the Wta Elite Trophy this past week. She looked like a player in dear need of a holiday, losing both of her group matches and being eliminated. In fact, her end to the season has been dismal, losing four matches in a row.
Rather than risk her compatriots' campaign by operating at less than 100%, Keys...
After their top two ranked Wta players - Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula - didn't sign up for the event, they were left short in depth. But the expectation was that Madison Keys would step up to fill the void after a fine season locked her Top 20 spot in the rankings.
But Keys appears to have bowed down to fatigue and exhaustion, having played at the Wta Elite Trophy this past week. She looked like a player in dear need of a holiday, losing both of her group matches and being eliminated. In fact, her end to the season has been dismal, losing four matches in a row.
Rather than risk her compatriots' campaign by operating at less than 100%, Keys...
- 11/2/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Coco Gauff is excited to work with new USA Billie Jean King Cup Team Captain Lindsay Davenport after she was appointed to the role.
US tennis has been amazing throughout history, and there is always an aspiration to win the team competition. The Davis Cup team disappointed recently by failing to qualify for the Final Eight, but the women's team will play at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
The team is pretty strong, even though it lacks the biggest stars. Coco Gauff has played at the Finals for Team USA, but she won't play for the team this time around . Jessica Pegula, as the second-best player, also won't play at the Finals, but the new captain still found willing participants.
She picked Madison Keys, Sofia Kenin, Danielle Collins, Taylor Townsend, and Sloane Stephens for the competition. It's a pretty strong squad overall and can certainly do some damage at the event.
US tennis has been amazing throughout history, and there is always an aspiration to win the team competition. The Davis Cup team disappointed recently by failing to qualify for the Final Eight, but the women's team will play at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
The team is pretty strong, even though it lacks the biggest stars. Coco Gauff has played at the Finals for Team USA, but she won't play for the team this time around . Jessica Pegula, as the second-best player, also won't play at the Finals, but the new captain still found willing participants.
She picked Madison Keys, Sofia Kenin, Danielle Collins, Taylor Townsend, and Sloane Stephens for the competition. It's a pretty strong squad overall and can certainly do some damage at the event.
- 10/30/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The 2024 Canadian Open will observe a Tuesday start for the main draw across the Atp and Wta events being held concurrently in two cities due to the Olympic Games.
The change of schedule has been confirmed by the tournament, who noted that next year's tournament will begin a day later than in non-Olympic years. The tennis competition at the Summer Olympics in Paris next year will kick off on Saturday, July 27th, and run till Sunday, August 4th.
Therefore, the Canadian Open will change its schedule accordingly. Main draw action will commence on Tuesday, August 6th with first-round action in Montreal (Atp) and Toronto (Wta). As a result, the tournament will run its qualifying draw beginning Sunday, August 4th.
The dates have been adjusted to allow the players representing their countries at the Olympics to have ample travel time to play at the Atp/Wta 1000 tournament in the build-up to next year's US Open.
The change of schedule has been confirmed by the tournament, who noted that next year's tournament will begin a day later than in non-Olympic years. The tennis competition at the Summer Olympics in Paris next year will kick off on Saturday, July 27th, and run till Sunday, August 4th.
Therefore, the Canadian Open will change its schedule accordingly. Main draw action will commence on Tuesday, August 6th with first-round action in Montreal (Atp) and Toronto (Wta). As a result, the tournament will run its qualifying draw beginning Sunday, August 4th.
The dates have been adjusted to allow the players representing their countries at the Olympics to have ample travel time to play at the Atp/Wta 1000 tournament in the build-up to next year's US Open.
- 10/11/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula won't play for the United States at the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals, becoming the latest big names to miss the event.
We've known for a very long time that Iga Swiatek won't play for Poland at the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals , but the official confirmation came only on Monday, October 9, 2023, when the team's line-up was posted.
Official confirmation of other players missing the event also came down, and it's bad news for the United States and their team, as both of their highest-ranked players on the Wta Tour, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff, won't play for the country at the event.
It's not a huge surprise as the event continues to pay the price for a really questionable schedule which has the event starting just days after the Wta Finals conclude. Considering that most of the best players play at that event, it...
We've known for a very long time that Iga Swiatek won't play for Poland at the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals , but the official confirmation came only on Monday, October 9, 2023, when the team's line-up was posted.
Official confirmation of other players missing the event also came down, and it's bad news for the United States and their team, as both of their highest-ranked players on the Wta Tour, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff, won't play for the country at the event.
It's not a huge surprise as the event continues to pay the price for a really questionable schedule which has the event starting just days after the Wta Finals conclude. Considering that most of the best players play at that event, it...
- 10/9/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The 10th edition of the Hong Kong Open will run from October 9th to 15th on the outdoor hard courts of Victoria Park - a multisport public park in the Causeway Bay area.
For the first time since 2018, this Wta 250 event will return to the calendar. The entry list for this year's tournament was released. Two former Grand Slam singles champions have been confirmed among those in the front line in the 32-woman field.
The fans in Hong Kong will welcome Victoria Azarenka and Sloane Stephens , two premier hard-court performers and among the most decorated tennis players of the past decade. They'll be joined by Brazil's No. 1 player Beatriz Haddad Maia .
Dayana Yastremska will not return to defend her crown which she won five years ago, but former champion Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova will make the trip to Hong Kong. Some of the Wta's fastest-rising stars including Peyton Stearns , Linda Noskova , and...
For the first time since 2018, this Wta 250 event will return to the calendar. The entry list for this year's tournament was released. Two former Grand Slam singles champions have been confirmed among those in the front line in the 32-woman field.
The fans in Hong Kong will welcome Victoria Azarenka and Sloane Stephens , two premier hard-court performers and among the most decorated tennis players of the past decade. They'll be joined by Brazil's No. 1 player Beatriz Haddad Maia .
Dayana Yastremska will not return to defend her crown which she won five years ago, but former champion Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova will make the trip to Hong Kong. Some of the Wta's fastest-rising stars including Peyton Stearns , Linda Noskova , and...
- 9/26/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The 10th edition of the Hong Kong Open is one of a multitude of tennis tournaments taking place in China during the Asian and will run from October 9th to 15th.
The Hong Kong Open was last played in 2018 when a teenage Dayana Yastreka lifted her first career title on the Wta Tour. A 32-player singles field will contest the 2023 edition on the outdoor hard courts of Victoria Park, Causeway Bay in Hong Kong.
The initial entry list for the event which kicks off in under a month's time has been released, which boasts some impressive names including former Grand Slam champions. Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia is the highest-ranked player to sign up for this year's Hong Kong Open.
The Sao Paulo native is joined by fellow doubles partner and good friend Victoria Azarenka , a former No. 1 and a two-time Australian Open champion . Russia's Anastasia Potapova and Belgium's Elise Mertens...
The Hong Kong Open was last played in 2018 when a teenage Dayana Yastreka lifted her first career title on the Wta Tour. A 32-player singles field will contest the 2023 edition on the outdoor hard courts of Victoria Park, Causeway Bay in Hong Kong.
The initial entry list for the event which kicks off in under a month's time has been released, which boasts some impressive names including former Grand Slam champions. Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia is the highest-ranked player to sign up for this year's Hong Kong Open.
The Sao Paulo native is joined by fellow doubles partner and good friend Victoria Azarenka , a former No. 1 and a two-time Australian Open champion . Russia's Anastasia Potapova and Belgium's Elise Mertens...
- 9/16/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Sloane Stephens is greatly inspired by what her compatriot Coco Gauff did at the US Open recently, though she did it herself.
Coco Gauff won her maiden Grand Slam trophy at the US Open recently, finally proving to everybody that she's far more than just hype. Sloane Stephens, of course, did the same thing back in 2017, and it was a maiden Grand Slam trophy for her as well.
She never won another one, even though she did play another final. Gauff obviously hopes to win a few more and likely will, but even this one has inspired many of her compatriots to keep pushing, including Stephens herself. She gave her thoughts on Gauff winning the US Open ahead of the San Diego Open, as reported by The Tennis Letter, where she'll play this week.
"Obviously, she's so young and so talented. I've known her since she was like six years old.
Coco Gauff won her maiden Grand Slam trophy at the US Open recently, finally proving to everybody that she's far more than just hype. Sloane Stephens, of course, did the same thing back in 2017, and it was a maiden Grand Slam trophy for her as well.
She never won another one, even though she did play another final. Gauff obviously hopes to win a few more and likely will, but even this one has inspired many of her compatriots to keep pushing, including Stephens herself. She gave her thoughts on Gauff winning the US Open ahead of the San Diego Open, as reported by The Tennis Letter, where she'll play this week.
"Obviously, she's so young and so talented. I've known her since she was like six years old.
- 9/13/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Coco Gauff will emerge as the 3rd best player in the world on Monday, one year after she made her Top 10 debut on the Wta Tour.
Life is a sequence of events, and sometimes events line up perfectly. That will happen on Monday, September 11th, for Coco Gauff. It will be the first Monday since the conclusion of the US Open , a day when the new Wta Rankings are published.
On the rankings, Coco Gauff will see number 3 next to her name, the highest number she's ever seen in singles, and it comes exactly one year after she made her Top 10 breakthrough. September 11 is a rather sad day in the history of the United States due to what happened in 2001, but it's been a nice milestone day for Gauff recently.
Back in 2021, Gauff lost to Sloane Stephens in the second round of the US Open, earning a rather small number of points.
Life is a sequence of events, and sometimes events line up perfectly. That will happen on Monday, September 11th, for Coco Gauff. It will be the first Monday since the conclusion of the US Open , a day when the new Wta Rankings are published.
On the rankings, Coco Gauff will see number 3 next to her name, the highest number she's ever seen in singles, and it comes exactly one year after she made her Top 10 breakthrough. September 11 is a rather sad day in the history of the United States due to what happened in 2001, but it's been a nice milestone day for Gauff recently.
Back in 2021, Gauff lost to Sloane Stephens in the second round of the US Open, earning a rather small number of points.
- 9/10/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Coco Gauff will be playing for her first-ever Grand Slam title today, as the American tennis sensation faces off against Aryna Sabalenka in the 2023 U.S. Open women’s tennis final.
Gauff’s tennis match is airing live on ESPN and you can also stream Gauff vs. Sabalenka online through Directv Stream. The streaming service offers a live feed of ESPN that you can watch from your phone, laptop or TV for free. Sign-up for Directv’s free trial here to get instant access.
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Gauff vs. Sabalenka: Date, Time
Coco Gauff takes on Aryna Sabalenka in the U.S. Open women’s final today at 1 p.m. Pt / 4 p.m. Et. Tickets to the tennis match are still available...
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Gauff vs. Sabalenka: Date, Time
Coco Gauff takes on Aryna Sabalenka in the U.S. Open women’s final today at 1 p.m. Pt / 4 p.m. Et. Tickets to the tennis match are still available...
- 9/9/2023
- by Tim Chan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The second edition of the San Diego Open runs in the week after the US Open, and the draw for the event has just been released.
There have been a few changes from the initial entry list with the American pair of Coco Gauff and Madison Keys pulling out ahead of draw after the making the deep end of the 2023 US Open . Poland's Iga Swiatek, the defending champion will give the event amiss due to scheduling complications.
Gauff is due to play her first final at her home Slam, while a despondent Keys is still digesting her incomprehensible defeat to Aryna Sabalenka. But there have been notable changes in the seeds at the Wta 500 event, with those withdrawals and the inclusion of Barbora Krejcikova , a late wild card entrant.
We'll begin with the top half where the top seed Ons Jabeur will look to win her second title on US...
There have been a few changes from the initial entry list with the American pair of Coco Gauff and Madison Keys pulling out ahead of draw after the making the deep end of the 2023 US Open . Poland's Iga Swiatek, the defending champion will give the event amiss due to scheduling complications.
Gauff is due to play her first final at her home Slam, while a despondent Keys is still digesting her incomprehensible defeat to Aryna Sabalenka. But there have been notable changes in the seeds at the Wta 500 event, with those withdrawals and the inclusion of Barbora Krejcikova , a late wild card entrant.
We'll begin with the top half where the top seed Ons Jabeur will look to win her second title on US...
- 9/9/2023
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According to former legendary player Martina Navratilova , Coco Gauff is ready to receive the torch from Serena Williams .
Coco Gauff was long described as the player who will lead American tennis in the future as Serena Williams once did. It was easy to understand why that comparison was made; they are incredible players in their own right.
It took Gauff a bit more to get to the stage where she's ready, as we've been seeing it only lately. Big trophies like the one won in Cincinnati recently cement her as one of the best, and she's starting to believe it, too. It's the moment everyone was waiting for.
I think she’s ready to [receive] the torch but also I think she realises that there’s some big shoes to fill. So I’m not sure that Coco would be thinking so much on a macro level. American women’s tennis has been in great shape.
Coco Gauff was long described as the player who will lead American tennis in the future as Serena Williams once did. It was easy to understand why that comparison was made; they are incredible players in their own right.
It took Gauff a bit more to get to the stage where she's ready, as we've been seeing it only lately. Big trophies like the one won in Cincinnati recently cement her as one of the best, and she's starting to believe it, too. It's the moment everyone was waiting for.
I think she’s ready to [receive] the torch but also I think she realises that there’s some big shoes to fill. So I’m not sure that Coco would be thinking so much on a macro level. American women’s tennis has been in great shape.
- 8/29/2023
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Mirra Andreeva 's run at the Cleveland Open is over as native player Sloane Stephens beat the youngster in two sets.
Andreeva opened her North American hard court season at the Cleveland Open totally skipping both the Canadian Open and the Cincinnati Masters. It was an interesting choice by the youngster who will travel to New York for the US Open after this event.
Beating Stephens was always going to be problematic for Andreeva because the American has been playing on a really high level recnetly. The match was plyed over two days as it was pospoted in the second set before on Wednesday night.
The opening set was concluded before that, and it saw Stephens dominate pretty well overall. She barely lost points on her serve and did just enough on the serve of Andreeva, though she used only one of the six break points she had.
The second...
Andreeva opened her North American hard court season at the Cleveland Open totally skipping both the Canadian Open and the Cincinnati Masters. It was an interesting choice by the youngster who will travel to New York for the US Open after this event.
Beating Stephens was always going to be problematic for Andreeva because the American has been playing on a really high level recnetly. The match was plyed over two days as it was pospoted in the second set before on Wednesday night.
The opening set was concluded before that, and it saw Stephens dominate pretty well overall. She barely lost points on her serve and did just enough on the serve of Andreeva, though she used only one of the six break points she had.
The second...
- 8/24/2023
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Mirra Andreeva dipped her toes into some hard-court tennis, and it proved a winning effort, but the real test is coming up against Sloane Stephens at the 2023 Cleveland Open .
Andreeva has been utterly spectacular on both clay courts and grass courts earlier this year. She pulled off good runs at Wimbledon and at Roland Garros, leaving fans wondering what might happen at the US Open. She's in the main draw, so she won't have to play the qualifiers like she had to previously, which gives her a chance to prepare for the major with a Wta event.
She chose the Cleveland Open and made a winning start against qualifier Tamara Korpatsch. It was a brilliant start, 6-0, but then she lost the second set. Eventually, the Russian still got it done in three sets . Now, she will face Sloane Stephens as the American aims to keep her good momentum going.
Andreeva has been utterly spectacular on both clay courts and grass courts earlier this year. She pulled off good runs at Wimbledon and at Roland Garros, leaving fans wondering what might happen at the US Open. She's in the main draw, so she won't have to play the qualifiers like she had to previously, which gives her a chance to prepare for the major with a Wta event.
She chose the Cleveland Open and made a winning start against qualifier Tamara Korpatsch. It was a brilliant start, 6-0, but then she lost the second set. Eventually, the Russian still got it done in three sets . Now, she will face Sloane Stephens as the American aims to keep her good momentum going.
- 8/22/2023
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16-year-old Mirra Andreeva once again proved why she's one of the biggest talents on the Wta Tour, beating Tamara Korpatsch at the 2023 Cleveland Open .
It seems like the age of teenage phenoms on the Wta Tour, but right now, no star shines as bright as Mirra Andreeva, of course, except for Coco Gauff, who is already an established player on the Wta Tour and won the Cincinnati Masters recently , despite still being a teenager.
And the young Russian may follow in the footsteps of Gauff, who burst onto the tennis scene at the age of 15. That was exactly Andreeva's age when she upset world no. 14 Beatriz Haddad Maia at the 2023 Madrid Open , and the youngster keeps proving it was not a fluke.
After a great Wimbledon run, the teenager broke into the Top 100 , and since then, she played only one tournament in Lausanne. Despite thrashing Dayana Yastremska in the first...
It seems like the age of teenage phenoms on the Wta Tour, but right now, no star shines as bright as Mirra Andreeva, of course, except for Coco Gauff, who is already an established player on the Wta Tour and won the Cincinnati Masters recently , despite still being a teenager.
And the young Russian may follow in the footsteps of Gauff, who burst onto the tennis scene at the age of 15. That was exactly Andreeva's age when she upset world no. 14 Beatriz Haddad Maia at the 2023 Madrid Open , and the youngster keeps proving it was not a fluke.
After a great Wimbledon run, the teenager broke into the Top 100 , and since then, she played only one tournament in Lausanne. Despite thrashing Dayana Yastremska in the first...
- 8/21/2023
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The 2023 Cleveland Open may be one of the most interesting Wta 250 tournaments of the season, and it's thanks to a star-studded draw .
Held from August 20th to 26th, in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States, the 2023 Cleveland Open, also called the Tennis in the Land, is the last Wta tournament held before the last Grand Slam of the season, the 2023 US Open .
The tournament has been held only twice in the past. The first champion was recently retired Anett Kontaveit , and last year, the event was won by Liudmila Samsonova. However, the Russian won't be defending her title this year.
This year, the top seed at the tournament will be Caroline Garcia , and the French player will face a difficult test already in the first round, as she'll take on a young Czech teenage prodigy in Linda Fruhvirtova .
There will also be some Grand Slam champions present at the tournament,...
Held from August 20th to 26th, in Cleveland, Ohio, in the United States, the 2023 Cleveland Open, also called the Tennis in the Land, is the last Wta tournament held before the last Grand Slam of the season, the 2023 US Open .
The tournament has been held only twice in the past. The first champion was recently retired Anett Kontaveit , and last year, the event was won by Liudmila Samsonova. However, the Russian won't be defending her title this year.
This year, the top seed at the tournament will be Caroline Garcia , and the French player will face a difficult test already in the first round, as she'll take on a young Czech teenage prodigy in Linda Fruhvirtova .
There will also be some Grand Slam champions present at the tournament,...
- 8/19/2023
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Coco Gauff is the latest player to speak out against late finish times and adjusted schedules at recent Wta events.
Recently, Victoria Azarenka spoke out about the problems players faced with recovery due to late-night finishes . Her comments followed concerns raised by Sloane Stephens , and then Elena Rybakina also explained how her game was impacted by a 3 a.m. match finish at the Canadian Open .
Gauff was another player who felt the effects of difficult scheduling as her round of 16 victory over Marketa Vondrousova finished at 1030 p.m and she then had to face Jessica Pegula at 1 p.m. on the following day. To combat the issue, Gauff feels the Wta and organisers need to look at making 'adjustments' and potentially use other outside courts at venues.
"Most of the times, especially in the Grand Slams, it doesn't happen. I do agree, like, starting a match late, especially after 11:...
Recently, Victoria Azarenka spoke out about the problems players faced with recovery due to late-night finishes . Her comments followed concerns raised by Sloane Stephens , and then Elena Rybakina also explained how her game was impacted by a 3 a.m. match finish at the Canadian Open .
Gauff was another player who felt the effects of difficult scheduling as her round of 16 victory over Marketa Vondrousova finished at 1030 p.m and she then had to face Jessica Pegula at 1 p.m. on the following day. To combat the issue, Gauff feels the Wta and organisers need to look at making 'adjustments' and potentially use other outside courts at venues.
"Most of the times, especially in the Grand Slams, it doesn't happen. I do agree, like, starting a match late, especially after 11:...
- 8/18/2023
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Iga Swiatek her more problems than Marketa Vondrousova to book her place in the quarter-final of the Cincinnati Masters , so let's see how it might go.
Iga Swiatek has been a pretty dominant player on hard courts on the Wta Tour for a while now. Her level is more shaky overall this year, with a few surprising losses sprinkled in between the several trophies, but she's still the number one.
Swiatek demonstrated how quickly she can flip a switch with her comeback win over Qinwen Zhang . The Chinese player did well to take the opening set, but things quickly turned around in the next two. Only two games for Zheng as the Polish player punched in a victory 3-6 6-1 6-1.
Her opponent in the next round will be Marketa Vondrousova, who had no issues in beating Sloane Stephens. Vondrousova had plenty of issues in the two matches she played against Swiatek losing both.
Iga Swiatek has been a pretty dominant player on hard courts on the Wta Tour for a while now. Her level is more shaky overall this year, with a few surprising losses sprinkled in between the several trophies, but she's still the number one.
Swiatek demonstrated how quickly she can flip a switch with her comeback win over Qinwen Zhang . The Chinese player did well to take the opening set, but things quickly turned around in the next two. Only two games for Zheng as the Polish player punched in a victory 3-6 6-1 6-1.
Her opponent in the next round will be Marketa Vondrousova, who had no issues in beating Sloane Stephens. Vondrousova had plenty of issues in the two matches she played against Swiatek losing both.
- 8/18/2023
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Daria Kasatkina produced a tongue-in-cheek response to recent criticism about playing times scheduled by the Wta in recent competitions.
Two-time Grand Slam winner Victoria Azarenka recently hit out at the Wta's organisation over scheduling times and admitted that she was left "frustrated" about not knowing when her second-round match at the 2023 Cincinnati Masters would take place.
In addition, former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina recently said her playing levels were impacted by a 3 a.m. finish in the Canadian Open quarter-final against Kasatkina. However, despite Rybakina referring to the early morning finish as "unprofessional," some of the fans on social media were thinking that players were just 'whining'.
When replying to one of the outspoken comments about scheduling times on Twitter , Kasatkina replied with a funny response, referencing her early morning finish at the Canadian Open .
"See you at work at 3am...
Two-time Grand Slam winner Victoria Azarenka recently hit out at the Wta's organisation over scheduling times and admitted that she was left "frustrated" about not knowing when her second-round match at the 2023 Cincinnati Masters would take place.
In addition, former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina recently said her playing levels were impacted by a 3 a.m. finish in the Canadian Open quarter-final against Kasatkina. However, despite Rybakina referring to the early morning finish as "unprofessional," some of the fans on social media were thinking that players were just 'whining'.
When replying to one of the outspoken comments about scheduling times on Twitter , Kasatkina replied with a funny response, referencing her early morning finish at the Canadian Open .
"See you at work at 3am...
- 8/17/2023
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Sloane Stephens is confident the Wta will instill some new changes related to the tournament schedule by next year, saying there will be a 'new dynamic' for everyone.
Speaking to the press following her straight sets win over Elisabetta Cocciaretto at the Cincinnati Masters , Stephens said that players are entitled to express their standing on any matters related to concepts such as equality, fairness, and integrity of the sport.
She says that the Tour was a lot different when she was an up-and-coming player over 10 years ago. Constant changes have seen women's tennis evolve at a fast pace and well on its way to bridging the gap in terms of equal prize money.
Stephens is optimistic some of these changes will come to fruition by next year. Last week, the Canadian Open took center stage in its scheduling of late-night matches which heavily impacted players' performances.
"Yeah, we can say how we feel,...
Speaking to the press following her straight sets win over Elisabetta Cocciaretto at the Cincinnati Masters , Stephens said that players are entitled to express their standing on any matters related to concepts such as equality, fairness, and integrity of the sport.
She says that the Tour was a lot different when she was an up-and-coming player over 10 years ago. Constant changes have seen women's tennis evolve at a fast pace and well on its way to bridging the gap in terms of equal prize money.
Stephens is optimistic some of these changes will come to fruition by next year. Last week, the Canadian Open took center stage in its scheduling of late-night matches which heavily impacted players' performances.
"Yeah, we can say how we feel,...
- 8/15/2023
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Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens believes it is high time the Wta Tour 'fixes' the issue related to scheduling to ensure concerns of unfair competition don't become prevalent.
The 2023 Canadian Open in Montreal this past week has generated controversy in the wake of late-night starts to matches, leaving some players at a disadvantage in subsequent rounds. A lot of that has been attributed to heavy rains, which interfered with the daily schedule and caused matches to be suspended.
This, in turn, resulted in a few players having to slug out two matches on the same day. And in the case of Liudmila Samsonova, she ended up playing four matches in the span of three days , and physical toil overwhelmed her in the final, where she lost 6-1, 6-0.
Sloane Stephens believes uncontrollable factors like rain are beyond their control, but says better scheduling at the start of the week...
The 2023 Canadian Open in Montreal this past week has generated controversy in the wake of late-night starts to matches, leaving some players at a disadvantage in subsequent rounds. A lot of that has been attributed to heavy rains, which interfered with the daily schedule and caused matches to be suspended.
This, in turn, resulted in a few players having to slug out two matches on the same day. And in the case of Liudmila Samsonova, she ended up playing four matches in the span of three days , and physical toil overwhelmed her in the final, where she lost 6-1, 6-0.
Sloane Stephens believes uncontrollable factors like rain are beyond their control, but says better scheduling at the start of the week...
- 8/15/2023
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The 2023 Cincinnati Masters promises to be another interesting Wta 1000 tournament, and the draw just confirmed that.
After an interesting event in Montreal, another Wta 1000 tournament will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the United States from August 14th to 20th, and once again, the top seed at the tournament will be Iga Swiatek from Poland.
Already ahead of the Western & Southern Open, the Pole knows that she'll enter the 2023 US Open as the top seed , and like all the top eight-seeded players, she has a bye in the first round. But in the second round, she'll face a difficult test, taking on either Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova or Danielle Collins , who she defeated in Montreal as the draw was made .
On the other side of the draw is Aryna Sabalenka , who will want to forget an early Montreal exit . She'll have a good chance to do that already in the second round,...
After an interesting event in Montreal, another Wta 1000 tournament will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the United States from August 14th to 20th, and once again, the top seed at the tournament will be Iga Swiatek from Poland.
Already ahead of the Western & Southern Open, the Pole knows that she'll enter the 2023 US Open as the top seed , and like all the top eight-seeded players, she has a bye in the first round. But in the second round, she'll face a difficult test, taking on either Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova or Danielle Collins , who she defeated in Montreal as the draw was made .
On the other side of the draw is Aryna Sabalenka , who will want to forget an early Montreal exit . She'll have a good chance to do that already in the second round,...
- 8/12/2023
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Coco Gauff revealed a hilarious interaction with a fan who mistook her for Canadian player Leylah Fernandez, something she says is becoming prevalent while signing autographs.
Gauff won her second-round match at the Canadian Open on Wednesday afternoon, easily dispatching British number one player Katie Boulter 6-2, 6-2 , taking her recent win streak to five matches following her title win at the Citi Open during the weekend .
Gauff responded to a tweet on X and said that most of the time, fans notice who she is, but is occasionally mistaken for players such as Sloane Stephens, Serena and Venus Williams, and perhaps wildly Leylah Fernandez of Canada while signing autographs on Tuesday.
"I sign autographs as myself but occasionally I am somehow also signing as Sloane, Venus, Serena, Taylor, Alycia, and yesterday I got Leylah for the first time lol."
Gauff on being mistaken for other players
Her doubles partner,...
Gauff won her second-round match at the Canadian Open on Wednesday afternoon, easily dispatching British number one player Katie Boulter 6-2, 6-2 , taking her recent win streak to five matches following her title win at the Citi Open during the weekend .
Gauff responded to a tweet on X and said that most of the time, fans notice who she is, but is occasionally mistaken for players such as Sloane Stephens, Serena and Venus Williams, and perhaps wildly Leylah Fernandez of Canada while signing autographs on Tuesday.
"I sign autographs as myself but occasionally I am somehow also signing as Sloane, Venus, Serena, Taylor, Alycia, and yesterday I got Leylah for the first time lol."
Gauff on being mistaken for other players
Her doubles partner,...
- 8/10/2023
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Jennifer Brady might have returned recently, but she almost defeated one of the best players in the world, Elena Rybakina at the 2023 Canadian Open in Montreal .
It was actually in Canada a few weeks ago that Brady made her return to tennis at the Granby event of a lower Wta category, winning one match and losing the other. Granby is in Quebec, just like Montreal, and there are only about 40 miles between the cities.
A few weeks after that experience, Brady returned to the area and played some pretty darn good tennis, nearly stunning Elena Rybakina in the second round. Rybakina hasn't played since her Wimbledon loss , and the lack of matches was pretty evident, but she played better as the match went on and ultimately outlasted Brady in a very long match.
The opening set was a very interesting one, as Brady opened way better. She took an early...
It was actually in Canada a few weeks ago that Brady made her return to tennis at the Granby event of a lower Wta category, winning one match and losing the other. Granby is in Quebec, just like Montreal, and there are only about 40 miles between the cities.
A few weeks after that experience, Brady returned to the area and played some pretty darn good tennis, nearly stunning Elena Rybakina in the second round. Rybakina hasn't played since her Wimbledon loss , and the lack of matches was pretty evident, but she played better as the match went on and ultimately outlasted Brady in a very long match.
The opening set was a very interesting one, as Brady opened way better. She took an early...
- 8/9/2023
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Novak Djokovic will bring with him a new racket design for the upcoming US swing following the unveiling of his latest wand by Head Tennis.
Djokovic has endorsed Head Tennis as his racket sponsor since 2011, which coincided with the start of his decade-long dominance in men's tennis. The company prides itself in helping Djokovic amass all but one of his major titles while wielding a Head racket in his hand .
Head is one of the leading producers of tennis equipment, and this is symbolized in their dedication and efforts to embrace the latest technology, tennis innovation, and performance. It also boasts a pool of top-tier tennis players in its portfolio, including Alexander Zverev, Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff, and Sloane Stephens.
Djokovic's partnership with Head is one of the most successful collaborations in the company's history, with the Serb reportedly earning close to eight figures in endorsements. Djokovic has used the Head Speed Pro model before,...
Djokovic has endorsed Head Tennis as his racket sponsor since 2011, which coincided with the start of his decade-long dominance in men's tennis. The company prides itself in helping Djokovic amass all but one of his major titles while wielding a Head racket in his hand .
Head is one of the leading producers of tennis equipment, and this is symbolized in their dedication and efforts to embrace the latest technology, tennis innovation, and performance. It also boasts a pool of top-tier tennis players in its portfolio, including Alexander Zverev, Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff, and Sloane Stephens.
Djokovic's partnership with Head is one of the most successful collaborations in the company's history, with the Serb reportedly earning close to eight figures in endorsements. Djokovic has used the Head Speed Pro model before,...
- 8/9/2023
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Victoria Azarenka was forced to withdraw from the 2023 Canadian Open in Montreal due to an injury.
After a first-round win at the Wta 1000 event in Montreal, the Belarusian became the player with the most victories at Wta 1000 tournaments , and in the second round, she could have extended that record against Sloane Stephens .
Initially, there was a chance that Azarenka would play against Ukrainian Anhelina Kalinina, so during the press conference, she had to answer a question about the handshake, a topic she doesn't really want to discuss .
However, that match didn't happen, as Stephens won and she was supposed to meet with Azarenka in a second-round match of two Grand Slam champions. But now, that also won't be happening due to an unfortunate injury.
Azarenka, in a heartfelt note to her supporters, revealed that during her warm-up, she re-injured a previously dormant ailment. Such a situation underscores the unpredictable nature of professional sports,...
After a first-round win at the Wta 1000 event in Montreal, the Belarusian became the player with the most victories at Wta 1000 tournaments , and in the second round, she could have extended that record against Sloane Stephens .
Initially, there was a chance that Azarenka would play against Ukrainian Anhelina Kalinina, so during the press conference, she had to answer a question about the handshake, a topic she doesn't really want to discuss .
However, that match didn't happen, as Stephens won and she was supposed to meet with Azarenka in a second-round match of two Grand Slam champions. But now, that also won't be happening due to an unfortunate injury.
Azarenka, in a heartfelt note to her supporters, revealed that during her warm-up, she re-injured a previously dormant ailment. Such a situation underscores the unpredictable nature of professional sports,...
- 8/9/2023
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Both Victoria Azarenka and Sloane Stephens made winning starts at the Canadian Open in Montreal, and that's why we'll see them play against each other.
Azarenka has been playing really solid tennis lately but somehow tends to run into some really inspired tennis players, which cut her run short. She navigated the first round in Montreal well, beating Magda Linette in straight sets, and that's going to be the plan against Sloane Stephens as well.
The American faced Anhelina Kalinina and despite some struggles to close out the match, managed to keep it in two sets. Both of them are very good hard court players though Azarenka has historically had more success.
She's had a better season overall this year as well which is why she's favoured to win the match. Stylistically it's a tricky one for Stephens but she's actually handled it quite well over the years which is certainly surprising.
Azarenka has been playing really solid tennis lately but somehow tends to run into some really inspired tennis players, which cut her run short. She navigated the first round in Montreal well, beating Magda Linette in straight sets, and that's going to be the plan against Sloane Stephens as well.
The American faced Anhelina Kalinina and despite some struggles to close out the match, managed to keep it in two sets. Both of them are very good hard court players though Azarenka has historically had more success.
She's had a better season overall this year as well which is why she's favoured to win the match. Stylistically it's a tricky one for Stephens but she's actually handled it quite well over the years which is certainly surprising.
- 8/8/2023
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Victoria Azarenka crossed a major landmark in her first-round win over Magda Linette at this week's Canadian Open .
Azarenka breezed past unseeded Linette 6-3, 6-0 in a match that was heavily interrupted by rain on Monday. The Belarusian star was untroubled as she won 80% first-serve points and broke serve six times from eight chances to set up a meeting against 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens next .
The victory over the Pole was Azarenka's 187th at Wta 1000 level. Since the format was introduced in 2009, Azarenka is now the player with the most wins in this prestigious category, passing Simona Halep, who is in second place with 186.
The list also features Petra Kvitova and Caroline Wozniacki in third and fourth place respectively, and who are both currently active in Montreal - the latter recently came out of retirement . Azarenka was clueless about this stat during her post-match interview but spoke of how...
Azarenka breezed past unseeded Linette 6-3, 6-0 in a match that was heavily interrupted by rain on Monday. The Belarusian star was untroubled as she won 80% first-serve points and broke serve six times from eight chances to set up a meeting against 2017 US Open champion Sloane Stephens next .
The victory over the Pole was Azarenka's 187th at Wta 1000 level. Since the format was introduced in 2009, Azarenka is now the player with the most wins in this prestigious category, passing Simona Halep, who is in second place with 186.
The list also features Petra Kvitova and Caroline Wozniacki in third and fourth place respectively, and who are both currently active in Montreal - the latter recently came out of retirement . Azarenka was clueless about this stat during her post-match interview but spoke of how...
- 8/8/2023
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Washington (USA), Aug 6 (Ians) No.3 seed Coco Gauff booked a spot in her second final of the year at the Washington Open, toppling No.8 seed and defending champion Liudmila Samsonova 6-3, 6-3 in their semifinal showdown, here.
World No.7 Gauff continued her superb run this week with the 1-hour and 42-minute win over 18th-ranked Samsonova on Saturday — her 20th career victory over a Top 20 player. Gauff has only lost a total of 14 games in her three wins this week.
“I’m super happy with how I played today. Playing the defending champion is never easy. She’s a player that goes really hard on every ball,” Gauff said after her win.
The 19-year-old is now one victory away from her fourth career Wta Tour singles title, and her second of the year. Gauff picked up a title in Auckland in the first week of the 2023 season.
Earlier this week, Gauff...
World No.7 Gauff continued her superb run this week with the 1-hour and 42-minute win over 18th-ranked Samsonova on Saturday — her 20th career victory over a Top 20 player. Gauff has only lost a total of 14 games in her three wins this week.
“I’m super happy with how I played today. Playing the defending champion is never easy. She’s a player that goes really hard on every ball,” Gauff said after her win.
The 19-year-old is now one victory away from her fourth career Wta Tour singles title, and her second of the year. Gauff picked up a title in Auckland in the first week of the 2023 season.
Earlier this week, Gauff...
- 8/6/2023
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It's Barbie-mania around the world, and it's made its way to the tennis courts with players picking who Barbie and Ken are.
The Tennis Tour is not safe from Barbie-mania as the film continues to be the most talked about film in recent weeks. It's been everywhere, and now it's made its way to the tennis courts. The Citi Open jumped on the bandwagon and got some players to sit down and discuss which players they could see playing Barbie or Ken.
Players that took part include Coco Gauff , Sloane Stephens, Daria Kasatkina, Jessica Pegula , Elina Svitolina, Andy Murray , Frances Tiafoe , Christopher Eubanks, Taylor Fritz and Felix Auger-Aliassime. Despite the topic being about Barbie we've got some solid male representation in there so let's start with the gentlemen and their picks first.
A few of them actually named Casper Ruud for Ken finding that he fits the part well.
The Tennis Tour is not safe from Barbie-mania as the film continues to be the most talked about film in recent weeks. It's been everywhere, and now it's made its way to the tennis courts. The Citi Open jumped on the bandwagon and got some players to sit down and discuss which players they could see playing Barbie or Ken.
Players that took part include Coco Gauff , Sloane Stephens, Daria Kasatkina, Jessica Pegula , Elina Svitolina, Andy Murray , Frances Tiafoe , Christopher Eubanks, Taylor Fritz and Felix Auger-Aliassime. Despite the topic being about Barbie we've got some solid male representation in there so let's start with the gentlemen and their picks first.
A few of them actually named Casper Ruud for Ken finding that he fits the part well.
- 8/4/2023
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Running from August 20th to 26th, the 2023 Cleveland Open will offer a very competitive entry list for a Wta 250 tournament.
As the last tournament before the last major of the season, the 2023 Cleveland Open, also called the Tennis In the Land, attracts players that like to fine-tune their game before heading to Flushing Meadows. Last year, Liudmila Samsonova won the tournament, and the Russian will be back to defend her title in 2023.
In its first two years, the tournament showcased competitive matches and exciting clashes between high-ranked players. The success of the first two editions laid the foundation for future installments, attracting more high-profile players and increasing its significance on the Wta calendar.
Sloane Stephens is one of the most experienced players on the Wta Tour and former US Open Champion, having won the prestigious title in 2017. With seven Wta titles under her belt, Stephens brings a wealth of experience to the Cleveland Open,...
As the last tournament before the last major of the season, the 2023 Cleveland Open, also called the Tennis In the Land, attracts players that like to fine-tune their game before heading to Flushing Meadows. Last year, Liudmila Samsonova won the tournament, and the Russian will be back to defend her title in 2023.
In its first two years, the tournament showcased competitive matches and exciting clashes between high-ranked players. The success of the first two editions laid the foundation for future installments, attracting more high-profile players and increasing its significance on the Wta calendar.
Sloane Stephens is one of the most experienced players on the Wta Tour and former US Open Champion, having won the prestigious title in 2017. With seven Wta titles under her belt, Stephens brings a wealth of experience to the Cleveland Open,...
- 7/29/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The 2023 Citi Open in Washington produced probably one of the strongest draw s for the Wta 500 event in the calendar.
Running from July 31st to August 6th, the 2023 Citi Open in Washington, also called the 2023 Mubadala Citi DC Open for sponsorship reasons, is one of the first tournaments during the North American swing, which ends with the fourth major of the season, the US Open.
Last year, Liudmila Samsonova won the tournament and this year, she'll defend her title as the eighth seed. Starting in the first round, the Russian will play against one of the wild cards , home player Danielle Collins.
But the 2022 Australian Open finalist isn't the only American in the draw, in fact, there are many more. The top-seeded Jessica Pegula is one of them and already in the second round, she'll possibly face one of the Grand Slam champions in the draw, Sofia Kenin , who has...
Running from July 31st to August 6th, the 2023 Citi Open in Washington, also called the 2023 Mubadala Citi DC Open for sponsorship reasons, is one of the first tournaments during the North American swing, which ends with the fourth major of the season, the US Open.
Last year, Liudmila Samsonova won the tournament and this year, she'll defend her title as the eighth seed. Starting in the first round, the Russian will play against one of the wild cards , home player Danielle Collins.
But the 2022 Australian Open finalist isn't the only American in the draw, in fact, there are many more. The top-seeded Jessica Pegula is one of them and already in the second round, she'll possibly face one of the Grand Slam champions in the draw, Sofia Kenin , who has...
- 7/28/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The Cincinnati Masters , known as the Western & Southern Open for sponsorship reasons, awarded wild cards to a trio of former US Open champions.
The event is coming up in the next month, as it's traditionally held after the Canadian Open. Most players take part in both events, but for example, Novak Djokovic will be skipping the Canadian Open in favor of the Cincinnati Masters this year.
It will be the first event in the United States for Djokovic since his 2021 US Open final, which he lost to Daniil Medvedev. He'll be joined there by many great players, including a trio of former US Open champions as Bianca Andreescu , Stan Wawrinka , and Sloane Stephens all got wild card entries into the event.
Bianca Andreescu won the US Open a few years ago, beating Serena Williams in the final, and she's going to take part in the Cincinnati Masters. Due to the...
The event is coming up in the next month, as it's traditionally held after the Canadian Open. Most players take part in both events, but for example, Novak Djokovic will be skipping the Canadian Open in favor of the Cincinnati Masters this year.
It will be the first event in the United States for Djokovic since his 2021 US Open final, which he lost to Daniil Medvedev. He'll be joined there by many great players, including a trio of former US Open champions as Bianca Andreescu , Stan Wawrinka , and Sloane Stephens all got wild card entries into the event.
Bianca Andreescu won the US Open a few years ago, beating Serena Williams in the final, and she's going to take part in the Cincinnati Masters. Due to the...
- 7/27/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Donna Vekic was unable to hold back the relief of overcoming a one-set deficit to beat Sloane Stephens in an incredible second-round battle at Wimbledon .
Vekic fell 6-4 in the first set and then trailed 3-0 in the second. But, when the Croatian looked down and out, she dug deep and produced a sensational comeback to take the second set 7-5 before besting Stephens 6-4 in the deciding third set.
Inevitably, the relief, adrenaline and pure emotion got the better of Vekic during her post-match interview on the court. Reacting to what could be one of the comebacks of Wimbledon 2023, the 27-year-old was in tears and visibly shaken by the magnitude of what she had just achieved.
"Thank you guys so much! I always said to my team that I think Sloane is one of the best players in the world and I think she definitely showed that today. It...
Vekic fell 6-4 in the first set and then trailed 3-0 in the second. But, when the Croatian looked down and out, she dug deep and produced a sensational comeback to take the second set 7-5 before besting Stephens 6-4 in the deciding third set.
Inevitably, the relief, adrenaline and pure emotion got the better of Vekic during her post-match interview on the court. Reacting to what could be one of the comebacks of Wimbledon 2023, the 27-year-old was in tears and visibly shaken by the magnitude of what she had just achieved.
"Thank you guys so much! I always said to my team that I think Sloane is one of the best players in the world and I think she definitely showed that today. It...
- 7/7/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The Wta has officially announced a pathway towards equal prize money by 2027, in addition to a modified schedule aimed at promoting the women's game.
Under the Wta's new proposal, female players will receive equal prize money at Wta 1000 and 500 combined events by 2027. However, to make the gradual introduction of equal winnings sustainable, one-week Wta 1000 and 500 competitions won't have equal prize money until 2033.
Moreover, the women's annual schedule will include two new Wta 1000 events in Doha and Dubai, while larger draw sizes will be introduced to Madrid and Beijing next season and Cincinnati and Toronto/Montreal in 2025.
Billie Jean King started the quest towards equality between women's and men's tennis 50 years ago and she told the Wta website that the latest improvements have the potential to influence women's sport beyond tennis.
"Fifty years after the players found strength in unity, I’m proud the Wta continues to be a global leader focused on providing opportunities,...
Under the Wta's new proposal, female players will receive equal prize money at Wta 1000 and 500 combined events by 2027. However, to make the gradual introduction of equal winnings sustainable, one-week Wta 1000 and 500 competitions won't have equal prize money until 2033.
Moreover, the women's annual schedule will include two new Wta 1000 events in Doha and Dubai, while larger draw sizes will be introduced to Madrid and Beijing next season and Cincinnati and Toronto/Montreal in 2025.
Billie Jean King started the quest towards equality between women's and men's tennis 50 years ago and she told the Wta website that the latest improvements have the potential to influence women's sport beyond tennis.
"Fifty years after the players found strength in unity, I’m proud the Wta continues to be a global leader focused on providing opportunities,...
- 6/28/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The second part of the first season of Netflix's Break Point will air in June as we'll get a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes.
This time, it will be about last year's Wimbledon including Nick Kyrgios 's run to the final and the US Open . Break Point has an interesting storyline earlier in the year with the Netflix Curse as players that appeared in the show were losing early at Grand Slams. The second part of the show will premier in June right before Wimbledon so perhaps we see the apparent curse in the works again.
The TV show was an interesting way to present a side of tennis that most tennis fans don't really know. It had a positive impact on the players who took part in terms of social media following so the participants should probably brace for another influx of followers. Despite some unfavourable reviews also from...
This time, it will be about last year's Wimbledon including Nick Kyrgios 's run to the final and the US Open . Break Point has an interesting storyline earlier in the year with the Netflix Curse as players that appeared in the show were losing early at Grand Slams. The second part of the show will premier in June right before Wimbledon so perhaps we see the apparent curse in the works again.
The TV show was an interesting way to present a side of tennis that most tennis fans don't really know. It had a positive impact on the players who took part in terms of social media following so the participants should probably brace for another influx of followers. Despite some unfavourable reviews also from...
- 6/12/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Running from June 25th to July 1st, the 2023 Bad Homburg Open offers players the last chance to prepare for the grass-court Grand Slam.
Held in Bad Homburg, Hochtaunuskreis, Hesse, Germany at the Tennis Club Bad Homburg, the tournament is one of the newest on the Wta calendar. It's a Wta 250 event, which was first held in 2021, with the only two champions being home player Angelique Kerber and Caroline Garcia from France.
In 2023, three-time Grand Slam champion, Iga Swiatek , headlines the entry list , joined by the likes of Liudmila Samsonova, Victoria Azarenka , Donna Vekic , Bianca Andreescu , and Sloane Stephens .
The overall prize money distributed at the tournament amounts to $259,303 and there's also plenty of points on offer, something that players will be eyeing as the third Grand Slam of the season, played at the All England Club, approaches.
The most interesting, as always, is the prize for the champion. The winner...
Held in Bad Homburg, Hochtaunuskreis, Hesse, Germany at the Tennis Club Bad Homburg, the tournament is one of the newest on the Wta calendar. It's a Wta 250 event, which was first held in 2021, with the only two champions being home player Angelique Kerber and Caroline Garcia from France.
In 2023, three-time Grand Slam champion, Iga Swiatek , headlines the entry list , joined by the likes of Liudmila Samsonova, Victoria Azarenka , Donna Vekic , Bianca Andreescu , and Sloane Stephens .
The overall prize money distributed at the tournament amounts to $259,303 and there's also plenty of points on offer, something that players will be eyeing as the third Grand Slam of the season, played at the All England Club, approaches.
The most interesting, as always, is the prize for the champion. The winner...
- 6/11/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Sloane Stephens has provided an update on the decision to freeze her eggs for the second time.
In May, Stephens initially opened up about family life with her husband, US soccer player Jozy Altidore, and how she wanted to freeze her eggs and about the possibility of motherhood. Also, the 30-year-old Wta player explained more about her views on becoming a mother and the difference between the demands of male and female reproduction.
During a recent exchange with a fan on her Instagram channel , Stephens was asked about the process of freezing her eggs. The world number 30 provided a clear and honest response and explained that she plans to go through with the process again once the 2023 season has concluded.
"My first time went well, I plan on doing it again in the off-season. It's really the only available time, I know what to expect this next time around, so...
In May, Stephens initially opened up about family life with her husband, US soccer player Jozy Altidore, and how she wanted to freeze her eggs and about the possibility of motherhood. Also, the 30-year-old Wta player explained more about her views on becoming a mother and the difference between the demands of male and female reproduction.
During a recent exchange with a fan on her Instagram channel , Stephens was asked about the process of freezing her eggs. The world number 30 provided a clear and honest response and explained that she plans to go through with the process again once the 2023 season has concluded.
"My first time went well, I plan on doing it again in the off-season. It's really the only available time, I know what to expect this next time around, so...
- 6/8/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Jessica Pegula , who is a Wta council member, recently spoke out about the 'disappointing' scheduling at the 2023 Roland Garros .
In her third column for the BBC , Pegula, who lost in the third round of the 2023 Roland Garros , voiced the frustrations felt by many in the women's tennis community regarding the striking imbalance in prime time night session matches at the Roland Garros.
For the second year running, the French Open organizers showcased a single women's match in the high-profile night slots , a decision that has sparked debate and led to questions of bias and equality in the sport.
At the core of Pegula's argument lies the essence of equal opportunity and representation in the sport. According to the highest-ranked American, if women don't get a chance to showcase their talents, it won't ever be seen.
"Only one of the 10 night sessions featured Wta players - that was when Aryna Sabalenka...
In her third column for the BBC , Pegula, who lost in the third round of the 2023 Roland Garros , voiced the frustrations felt by many in the women's tennis community regarding the striking imbalance in prime time night session matches at the Roland Garros.
For the second year running, the French Open organizers showcased a single women's match in the high-profile night slots , a decision that has sparked debate and led to questions of bias and equality in the sport.
At the core of Pegula's argument lies the essence of equal opportunity and representation in the sport. According to the highest-ranked American, if women don't get a chance to showcase their talents, it won't ever be seen.
"Only one of the 10 night sessions featured Wta players - that was when Aryna Sabalenka...
- 6/8/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
From July 31st to August 6th, Wta players will compete at a prestigious Wta 500 event, the 2023 Citi Open in Washington.
Last year, there were two simultaneous Wta tournament held in the United States. One was played in San Jose and another in Washington. But for 2023, the tournament organizers made a change and created a new tournament, called the Mubadala Citi DC Open.
A name that attempted to put together two major sponsors of both tournaments, but even if that may confuse some fans, something the organizers managed to put together really well is the entry list for the event.
Among the dazzling lineup, Jessica Pegula makes a strong impression. As the highest-ranked American tennis player, she is set to grace the courts in Washington, bringing with her two career Wta singles titles and seven career doubles titles.
The mighty American duo of Pegula and Coco Gauff are currently the only...
Last year, there were two simultaneous Wta tournament held in the United States. One was played in San Jose and another in Washington. But for 2023, the tournament organizers made a change and created a new tournament, called the Mubadala Citi DC Open.
A name that attempted to put together two major sponsors of both tournaments, but even if that may confuse some fans, something the organizers managed to put together really well is the entry list for the event.
Among the dazzling lineup, Jessica Pegula makes a strong impression. As the highest-ranked American tennis player, she is set to grace the courts in Washington, bringing with her two career Wta singles titles and seven career doubles titles.
The mighty American duo of Pegula and Coco Gauff are currently the only...
- 6/8/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
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