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Friday, Apr 26

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Challengers: Zendaya Gets Under the Skin of Serena Williams With Her Tough Act as WTA Legend Turns Critical

The big screens are painted with freshly released content from Zendaya as the movie ‘Challengers’ premiered today. With tennis as the main theme, the film not only attracted the attention of Zendaya’s fans but also kept tennis enthusiasts…

‘He Was Not Lying’- Rafael Nadal’s Brutally Honest Persona Hailed by Retired WTA Star in Stunning Revelation

It is no secret that Rafael Nadal is playing his farewell tournaments this year. However, amid all the speculations around his retirement, Alizé Lim, a former WTA player, offered a unique perspective when she saw Nadal’s genuine…

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‘Don’t Have Any Decision-Making Power’- Iga Swiatek’s Hopeless Revelation About Saudi Deal and WTA’s Negotiations With Coco Gauff, Herself, and Top Stars

Riyadh is all set to host the next three editions of the WTA Finals from 2024 to 2026. The WTA and the Saudi Tennis Federation have reached an agreement to offer record prize money ($15.25 million) at the WTA Finals in 2024, which will…

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American Rising WTA Star Emma Navarro Forced to Re-Visit Embarrassing and Infamous Rap Debut at Miami Open

Emma Navarro recently got off to a winning start in Madrid. She defeated Argentina’s Nadia Podoroska by 6-2, 6-1 to make way for the next round of the tournament. Shortly after her emphatic victory, she appeared on the Tennis Channel desk.…

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Emma Raducanu will play in Strasbourg WTA 500

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Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, has expanded her clay season itinerary by confirming her participation in the Strasbourg tournament, organizers announced on Thursday. This addition marks Raducanu’s fourth tournament leading up to…

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Madrid Open: Russian WTA Prodigy ‘Freaking Out’ as She Becomes Victim of Distressing Online Theft Incident

Shocking news coming in from Madrid! Russian tennis player makes a bizarre claim stating she was robbed during her stay in Madrid. Maria Timofeeva was in the Spanish capital to take part in the qualifiers at the 2024 Madrid Open. A few…

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Alex Eala bows out of WTA Madrid Open

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MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala ended her Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Mutua Madrid Open campaign with a tough loss to World No. 30 Sorana Cirstea of Romania in three sets, 3-6, 7-6(6), 4-6, on Friday (Manila time) in Spain. The 18…

Russian tennis player Maria Timofeeva, 20, reveals thieves stole 'more than €10,000' from her bank account and left her 'freaking out' while she was in Madrid competing at a WTA event

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The 20-year-old, who sits No 99 in the WTA's world rankings, had been attempting to qualify for the WTA1000 Mutua Madrid Open this week.

Thursday, Apr 25

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Madrid Open: American Broadcaster Faces Flak as 30-Year-Old WTA Star Blatantly Exposes Their Pickleball Bias

The connection between pickleball and tennis has brewed since paddle sports became popular. Many tennis courts have been turned into pickleball courts, much to the chagrin of many legends, such as Martina Navratilova, and tennis fans. They…

Wednesday, Apr 24

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‘She’s Fearless’ – American Legend Chris Evert Underlines Why Coco Gauff Will Be the WTA Tour’s Future Leader

After Serena Williams’ retirement in 2022, it looked like a massive void was created in American tennis. The 23-time Grand Slam champion had carried her country’s hopes on her shoulders for over two decades. However, with Williams’ exit…

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Emma Raducanu exits Madrid Open to Argentine who claims her first ever WTA 1000 win

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Emma Raducanu fell to a straight sets defeat at the Madrid Open.

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$2 Billion Saudi Deal Trumps All Problems as WTA Pioneer Issues Unapologetic Statement – ‘We’re Going There for Money’

The WTA pros find themselves stuck between multiple thoughts currently. Ever since the authorities confirmed the shift of WTA Finals to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, people have viewed it from various perspectives, both positive and negative.…

Madrid Open: Emotional Scenes as 18-YO Rising WTA Prodigy Overwhelmed After Pulling off Career’s Biggest Win Against Zhu Lin

For each player who enters the official tennis circuit, the first match and the first win is always special. The crowd present at the arena in Madrid experienced a similar incident as Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva played her first WTA 1000…

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Alex Eala opens WTA Madrid Open with huge upset win

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MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala earned the biggest win so far in her pro career, jumpstarting her Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Mutua Madrid Open on a high note. Eala, a wildcard entry and World No.170, stunned WTA ranked No. 41 Lesia…

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Madrid Open: WTA Star Victoria Azarenka Brings More Fun to the Tournament After a Light-Hearted Hit with Madison Keys

Belarusian WTA star Victoria Azarenka surely knows how to keep an enthusiastic mood for tournaments. She is currently enjoying the clay court swing with the ongoing Mutua Madrid Open. While the weather and the list of participants already…

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Danielle Collins, Victoria Azarenka, and Other WTA Stars Left Stupified by Katie Boulter’s Red-Carpet Look at Laureus With BF Alex De Minaur

Katie Boulter and her husband Alex De Minaur took the entertainment world by storm with their red-carpet look at an exclusive event. Boulter’s fashionable look stole the limelight as her colleagues Danielle Collins, Victoria Azarenka, and…

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Madrid Open: Aryna Sabalenka Sparks Fresh Controversy with Her Bizarre Preference for Men’s Tennis over the WTA Tour

Within the vibrant world of tennis fans, preferences frequently influence the way one experiences the sport. Some are drawn to the competitive rallies of men’s tennis, while others appreciate the tactical dexterity of women’s matches. Such…

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Madrid Open: Controversy Erupts as WTA Star Accuses Tournament Director Feliciano Lopez of Blatant Bias

While much of the action has happened on the tennis court this season, the year hasn’t been short of controversies. From Simona Halep’s doping appeal to Novak Djokovic’s burst of emotions at the Monte Carlo Masters, we have seen it all.…

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Iga Swiatek achieves an incredible milestone in the WTA rankings

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Polish tennis sensation Iga Swiatek reached a remarkable milestone in her career as she celebrated 100 weeks as the world No. 1 player on the Hologic WTA Tour. With this achievement, Swiatek solidified her status among the elite in women’s…

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Women who have spent most weeks at No 1 in WTA Rankings: Steffi Graf No 1, Iga Swiatek achieves 100-week milestone

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A look at the list of women who have spent the most weeks at No 1 in WTA Rankings.