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Saturday, Aug 24

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McCartney Kessler secures first WTA title in Cleveland

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American McCartney Kessler stunned No. 1 seed Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil on Saturday, shaking off a brutal first set for a 1-6, 6-1, 7-5 victory in

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WTA Monterrey 2024: Lulu Sun vs Linda Noskova; Preview, Head-To-Head, and Prediction

With just days left for the start of the US Open, all eyes are on Flushing Meadows with top players having already reached New York. However, there is still plenty of action going on in the ATP and the WTA Tours, where players are making…

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Sports News | Noskova, Sun Advance to Monterrey Open Final; Each Seeking 1st WTA Tour Title

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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. Sixth-seeded Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic beat second-seeded Emma Navarro of the United States 7-6 (7), 7-5 on Friday night to reach the Monterrey Open final.

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WTA roundup: McCartney Kessler reaches Cleveland final

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McCartney Kessler is through to her first career WTA Tour final after beating fifth-seeded Anastasia Potapova 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Friday in the semifinal

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Sun advances to first WTA final; faces Noskova for Monterrey title

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Lulu Sun squeaked past Ekaterina Alexandrova at the Abierto GNP Seguros to make her first WTA singles final. She will take on Czech teen Linda Noskova for the title.

Friday, Aug 23

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‘Everyone Sticks to Themselves’ – Chris Evert Unveils How the ‘Big Business’ of WTA Tour Undermines True Camaraderie Among Players

With each passing day, the sporting world is becoming more and more competitive. Nowadays, not only is pride at stake but also millions of dollars in prize money that is associated with almost every big tournament. Tennis is no exception…

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‘Wearing More Mascara Than Chris (Evert) Ever Did’ – Martina Navratilova’s Witty Remark on the WTA Girls

The ’80s and the ’90s was a turning point for women in tennis. The sport saw some of the best players like Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert dominate the court and win most of the laurels. Not only were they successful on the court but…

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US Open: Danielle Collins’ Shaky Form Turns Irrelevant as Expectations Soar With Ex-WTA Pro’s Latest Take

“It’s not that hard to let us play tennis and be supportive,” Danielle Collins told the crowd during her match at the Monterrey Open. The match had already taken an unexpected turn by then, as Collins struggled to get past the youngster,…

Jannik Sinner’s ATP and WTA Peers Vindicated as Preferential Treatment Debate Gains Momentum

Jannik Sinner is running the headlines ahead of the 2024 US Open. We all know that the 23-year-old Italian tennis star will start his campaign at the last major tournament of the 2024 season on August 27. However, despite being handed a…

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Russia’s Alexandrova through to semis of 2024 WTA Monterrey Open in Mexico

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The 2024 Monterrey Open, which has the WTA 500 category, is played on outdoor courts on August 19 and 24

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WTA roundup: Beatriz Haddad Maia eases into Cleveland semis

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No. 1 seed Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil needed just 75 minutes to score a 6-2, 6-2 victory over Frenchwoman Clara Burel in the quarterfinals of Tenni

Thursday, Aug 22

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Iga Swiatek’s Frustration Sincerely Heard by Ex-Pro As He Dishes Out Practical Solution for Top WTA Players

Imagine getting to do the one thing you ever wanted to. But then the system fails you, your peers turn against you, and even the crowd only has words of criticism to offer. That’s what happened with Iga Swiatek, who recently touched on the…

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Aryna Sabalenka hits out at ‘unfair’ gender pay gap between ATP and WTA Tours

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Aryna Sabalenka has hit out at the lack of equal pay between the ATP and WTA Tours, after the Belarusian

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WTA Cleveland: Peyton Stearns vs Katerina Siniakova; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

America’s Peyton Stearns is on fire in Cleveland! She outclassed the defending champion, Sara Sorribes in the R16 and now, she’s ready to pounce on her next prey. Stearns will face Katerina Siniakova in the QF in a few hours from now. Who…

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WTA and ATP celebrate the launch of official tennis video game 'Tiebreak'

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The ATP and WTA, in collaboration with NACON and Big Ant Studios, announce the official release of TIEBREAK: The Official Game of the ATP and WTA.

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Danielle Collins’ Struggles Refuse to Cease as Puke-Filled Seat Awaits Her on Flight to New York After Dramatic WTA Monterrey Exit

Imagine being at the top of your game, ready to conquer a tournament, only to face an unexpected defeat. It stings, right? Now, picture that disappointment being compounded by a less-than-glamorous return home, quite literally. This was…

WTA roundup: McCartney Kessler secures top-50 win in Cleveland

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American McCartney Kessler rallied in front of a friendly crowd on Wednesday, pulling off a 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 upset of No. 4 seed Xinyu Wang of China in t

Wednesday, Aug 21

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WTA expands Coach Inclusion Program to Asia-Pacific Region

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The WTA has partnered with Tennis Australia in expanding Coach Inclusion Program to the Asia-Pacific Region.

‘Serena(Williams) Would Beat Iga’- Karolina Pliskova Drops Bomb-Shell Claim on WTA No.1’s Level Against Tennis’ GOAT

Imagine two forces of nature colliding on the tennis courts! One is a legendary powerhouse with a reputation for dominance—Serena Williams. Her accolades in tennis highlight 23 grand slams, along with 73 singles titles! The other is a…

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Danielle Collins’ Rage Boils Over as She Lashes Out at Bunch of Noisy Fans Before Shock Loss at WTA Monterrey

Danielle Collins is known for her electrifying tennis, but she’s more popular for her fiery and competitive nature on the court. She loves to settle things then and there and of course, she isn’t afraid of speaking her mind! It’s better…