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Thursday, Aug 15

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Defending champion Gauff upset in WTA Cincinnati opener

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Defending champion Coco Gauff was upset 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 by Yulia Putintseva in her opening match at the WTA Cincinnati Open on Thursday.Her next match is set to be in defending her title at the US Open, which starts on August 26.

WTA Cincinnati: Coco Gauff’s Tennis Struggles Spark Huge Concern Among Fans as US Open Defense Hangs by a Thread

“I don’t think I competed well,” is what Coco Gauff concluded after facing an unexpected early exit at the Canadian Open. Although there were many concerns regarding her current form, the 20-year-old still entered the Cincinnati Masters…

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Cincinnati Open: WTA Insider Spills the Beans on Frances Tiafoe’s Unlikely Friendship With Her Mother

Frances Tiafoe has a way with people. Whether it’s his tennis or his charm, or maybe both, nobody knows. But the American tennis star can make the crowd go wild, as he did at the DC Open. Where, despite losing the finals against compatriot…

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Chinese WTA star breaks unfortunate 24-year-old losing streak record

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Zhang Shuai has not won a match since February 2023.

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The 7 women with the most WTA hard-court match wins: Serena Williams with 541, Venus Williams 2nd

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Three of the women who feature are still active players and all seven have competed this century.

Wednesday, Aug 14

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WTA Cincinnati: Andy Roddick’s Hot Take on Emma Navarro Will Leave Billionaire Owner Elated

In what was a transition period for American tennis after Serena Williams’ retirement, it is turning into a period of the golden generation. While stars like Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz have already carved a niche for themselves, players…

Tuesday, Aug 13

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WTA Rankings: Shnaider Cracks Top-20, Anisimova Top-50

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A look at the biggest risers inside this week's WTA rankings.

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‘Mrs. (Jannik) Sinner’- Andy Roddick’s Cheeky Humor Shines as He Raves About Anna Kalinskaya’s WTA Future

Anna Kalinskaya is quickly becoming the name on everyone’s lips in the tennis world. The Russian starlet has been on a meteoric rise, dazzling fans and experts alike with her exceptional skills and quick ascension in the WTA rankings. Her…

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How to watch Cincinnati Open 2024 in US: Date, time, TV channel, live stream for ATP, WTA tennis tournament

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The first major tennis tournament after the 2024 Olympic Games gets underway from the US state of Ohio, with many of the world's best players getting ready for the 123rd Cincinnati Open.

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PIF Race to the WTA Finals: Navarro breaks into Top 8, Pegula surges ahead

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Americans Emma Navarro and Jessica Pegula made their moves in Toronto last week, moving up the PIF Race to the WTA Finals leaderboard.

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WTA Rankings: Danielle Collins’ Injury Turns Costly While Taylor Townsend and Anna Kalinskaya Hit Career Highs

“My hope is to return to competition in Monterey,” is what Danielle Collins said in her latest injury update. The WTA star faced a notable setback at the Paris Olympics and has been keeping herself out ever since. While it was something…

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Jessica Pegula Beats Amanda Anisimova To Seal Second WTA Canada Title in a Row

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Pegula improved to 3-0 in her career rivalry with Anisimova, taking her second victory of the year after April at Charleston.

Monday, Aug 12

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WTA Cincinnati: Aryna Sabalenka Makes Young Fans’ Dream Come True With a Heart-Felt Gesture During Practice

Lights, stadiums, ball guys, and officials aren’t the only elements required to make any tournament a hit. Fans and crowd are the most important aspects of any sport, especially tennis as players love to be surrounded by cheers. Generally…

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Taylor Townsend: ‘Victim of Her Own Success’, American WTA Star’s Painful Struggle Finds a Late Solution From Tennis Insider

Luxury hotels, business class flights, expensive flights! This is how fans generally imagine the life of tennis stars. But is it actually the same, better or worse? Cracking enormous myths about the off-screen life of lower-ranked tennis…

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The 5 American women with multiple WTA 1000 final appearances: Serena Williams 1st, Jessica Pegula 3rd

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Only two US players have reached more WTA 1000 finals than Pegula since the format was introduced.

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Canadian Open: Amanda Anisimova’s Stupendous WTA Masters Feat Gets Cheered Loudly by BFF in an Endearing Message

Amanda Anisimova aims to stand at the top of the WTA circuit, and she might have ticked one goal off her list. To break into the top 100. Ranked World No. 132 currently, Anisimova is now the finalist at the Canadian Open 2024 and is all…

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WTA Rankings Winners & Losers Toronto: Amanda Anisimova +83, Caroline Wozniacki -14, Aryna Sabalenka cuts gap to Coco Gauff

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The WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto has featured a mix of success for stars near the top of the WTA Rankings and runs from lower-ranked players.

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Jessica Pegula vs. Amanda Anisimova WTA Toronto, Canada Women Singles 2024 Odds and H2H Stats – August 12

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The tournament title is on the line on Monday, August 12, when Jessica Pegula faces Amanda Anisimova in the final at the WTA Toronto, Canada Women Singles 2024. Pegula is the favorite to win the tournament title over Anisimova, with -210…

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WTA Cincinnati: Taylor Townsend Vents Out $1400 Worth of Frustration as She Exposes Painful Side to Pro Tennis Life

Tennis is a game of inches, but for some players, the real battle is fought beyond the baseline. Taylor Townsend entered her first WTA singles quarterfinal at the Canadian Open with the hope of producing a masterclass performance. Sadly,…

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Pegula vs. Anisimova Prediction at the WTA Toronto, Canada Women Singles 2024 – Monday, August 12

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In the final at the WTA Toronto, Canada Women Singles 2024 on Monday, Jessica Pegula (ranked No. 6) meets Amanda Anisimova (No. 132). Pegula is favored (-210) in the tournament final versus Anisimova (+170). WTA Toronto, Canada Women…