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Iga Swiatek appoints Rafael Nadal's former coach Francisco Roig to her team

Iga Swiatek is the WTA number four with six grand slam titles to her name.
Updated on Apr 02, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Venus Williams and WTA leading change in women’s sports

Venus Williams trains prior to the start of the US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Centre. (Getty Images via AFP)
Published on Aug 23, 2025 07:50 pm IST

Why Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner might withdraw from revamped US Open event

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz's focus on the US Open singles might force them to withdraw from the mixed doubles event.
Published on Aug 16, 2025 11:59 am IST

Cincinnati washout leaves Zverev, Pegula stranded mid-match

Cincinnati washout leaves Zverev, Pegula stranded mid-match
Updated on Oct 07, 2025 06:24 am IST

Cutting through: The path to Europe’s top tennis academies

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Maaya Rajeswaran Revathi had a stunning run at the recently-concluded L&T Mumbai Open (WTA)
Published on Feb 13, 2025 07:00 am IST

AFP Sports Diary for January 18 to February 14

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Published on Jan 18, 2025 06:32 am IST

Nick Kyrgios minces no words on Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner's doping charges

Nick Kyrgios attends a training session before the Brisbane International tennis tournament.
Updated on Dec 28, 2024 06:00 pm IST

Pegula beats Anisimova for second WTA Canada title in a row

Jessica Pegula of the United States celebrates her victory over Amanda Anisimova of the United States in the women's singles final on the final day of the National Bank Open
Published on Aug 13, 2024 09:49 am IST

Darja Semenistaja runs into Storm Hunter in WTA Mumbai Open tennis final

Darja Semenistaja saw off Dutch player Arianne Hartono 7-5, 6-4 in the semi-finals
Published on Feb 10, 2024 09:37 pm IST

WTA Mumbai Open: Sahaja Yamalapalli's hard-won progress fills her with belief

Sahaja Yamalapalli produced the biggest victory of her career by knocking out top seed and world No. 92 American Kayla
Published on Feb 09, 2024 10:17 pm IST

WTA Mumbai Open: Rutuja Bhosale, Shrivalli Bhamidipaty win; Ankita Raina out

Rutuja Bhosale was the first of the lot to take the court and she was clinical in a 6-4, 7-5 victory against Thailand’s Peangtarn Plipuech
Published on Feb 06, 2024 11:29 pm IST

WTA Mumbai Open: Sahaja stuns top seed in a glimpse of India's next-in-line

Sahaja Yamalapalli produced the biggest victory of her career by knocking out top seed and world No. 92 American Kayla
Published on Feb 05, 2024 10:43 pm IST

WTA event returns to Mumbai after 6 years

Shrivalli Bhamidipaty, the 22-year-old ranked 521, booked her spot in the main draw beating Viktoria Morvayova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 on Sunday.
Published on Feb 04, 2024 10:39 pm IST

WTA and ATP to restrict number of evening matches to curb late night finishes

The WTA and ATP events will enforce new regulations from January as part of a one-year trial, with further review to follow.
Published on Jan 09, 2024 11:13 pm IST

‘Iga Swiatek is too humble to say, too modest to say, but she’s…’: Djokovic

Iga Swiatek, of Poland, returns a shot to Daria Saville, of Australia, during the second round of the U.S. Open.
Published on Aug 31, 2023 11:23 am IST

German teenager Noma Akugue into WTA final in Hamburg on 1st time in main draw

Germany's Noma Noha Akugue celebrates after defeating Russia's Diana Shnaider in the women's singles semifinal at the WTA tennis tournament at Rothenbaum Tennis Stadium, Hamburg, Germany
Published on Jul 29, 2023 06:50 am IST

Watch: Amarissa Toth apologies to Zhang Shuai for unsporting behaviour

Amarissa Toth apologies to Zhang Shuai
Published on Jul 21, 2023 03:32 pm IST

WTA reacts to Wimbledon booing episode after Azarenka blasts 'drunk' crowd

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus leaves the court after being defeated by Ukraine's Elina Svitolina in the women's singles match on day seven of the Wimbledon tennis championships
Published on Jul 11, 2023 03:11 pm IST

‘I still have goals’: Ex-world number one Caroline Wozniacki announces comeback

Caroline Wozniacki in action in 2017.
Published on Jun 29, 2023 07:23 pm IST

Former World No. 1 Simona Halep provisionally suspended for doping

A dejected Simona Halep looks on
Updated on Oct 21, 2022 09:45 pm IST

Chennai back on the world tennis map

File image of Ankita Raina.
Published on Sept 11, 2022 10:28 pm IST

Venus Williams added as wild card for National Bank Open in Toronto

Venus Williams in action. 
Published on Jul 21, 2022 07:42 am IST

Karman Kaur Thandi welcomes idea of India hosting a WTA tour event in 2022

Karman Kaur Thandi
Published on May 08, 2022 12:41 pm IST

Ukraine gets $700K donation from Grand Slams, WTA, ATP, ITF

Ukraine gets $700K donation from Grand Slams, WTA, ATP, ITF
Published on Mar 08, 2022 11:15 pm IST

Muguruza's coach Martinez named WTA Coach of the Year

Muguruza's coach Martinez named WTA Coach of the Year
Published on Dec 12, 2021 10:48 pm IST

Ash Barty named WTA Player of the Year, Emma Raducanu wins newcomer award

Ash Barty named WTA Player of the Year, Emma Raducanu wins newcomer award
Published on Dec 07, 2021 10:25 pm IST

Shenzhen Open missing as WTA announces schedule for first half 2022

Shenzhen Open missing as WTA announces schedule for first half 2022
Published on Dec 07, 2021 03:36 pm IST

WTA's decision to suspend events in China is path-breaking

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China's Peng Shuai
Published on Dec 06, 2021 07:10 am IST

WTA suspends tournaments in China over Peng Shuai concerns

China's Peng Shuai.
Published on Dec 02, 2021 04:42 pm IST