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Qatar Open: Ostapenko keeps it perfect against Swiatek to reach final
Doha, Feb 15: Going into the semifinal against Iga Swiatek, Jelena Ostapenko was confident of winning the match and progressing into the final of the Qatar Open here on Friday. Ostapenko maintained her record against Swiatek, scoring her fifth successive win with a straight-sets victory.
Raducanu set for Dubai Tennis Championships debut after accepting wildcard
Dubai, Feb 14: Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu is set to make her first appearance at the Dubai Tennis Championships after the Brtiton was awarded a wildcard for the WTA 1000 event, scheduled from February 16 to 23.
Qatar Open: Swiatek tops Rybakina in quarters for 15th win in a row in Doha
Doha, Feb 14: Three-time defending champion and former World No.1 Iga Swiatek returned to the semifinals with a 6-2, 7-5 win over Elena Rybakina in Thursday's quarterfinals here, recording her 15th straight win at the tournament overall.
Qatar Open: Ostapenko powers past Paolini in Doha for 12th Top 5 win
Doha, Feb 12: Former French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko scored her first Top-10 win since 2023 with a 6-2, 6-2 defeat of No. 4 seed Jasmine Paolini of Italy in a women's singles third-round match of the Qatar Open here on Wednesday.
Qatar Open: Swiatek wins, Jabeur cruises and Svitolina outlasts Vondrousova in Doha
Doha (Qatar), Feb 10: Former World No.1 Iga Swiatek, the second seed, kept alive her chances of winning a fourth title in the Qatar Open, beating Maria Sakkari of Greece in straight sets in the second round of the event WTA Tour event here on Monday. Swiatek, ranked No.2 in the latest WTA Rankings, defeated Sakkari 6-3,6-2 in a Round of 32 clash of the hard court event.
WTA Tour: Bencic wins in Abu Dhabi, becomes first mother to claim singles title since 2023
Abu Dhabi, Feb 8: Less than four months after her return from maternity leave, Belinda Bencic made history by winning the singles title in the Abu Dhabi Open to become the first mother since 2023 to win a singles title on the WTA Tour. In a hard-fought final, Bencic defeated Ashlyn Krueger 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, coming back from losing the first set to capture the WTA 500 title on Saturday.
'My body can no longer endure...': Former world no. 1 Simona Halep announces retirement
Cluj-Napoca (Romania), Feb 5: Former World No.1 Romanian Simona Halep announced her retirement after her homecoming was stopped at the first hurdle at the Transylvania Open in Cluj-Napoca on Tuesday by Italy's Lucia Bronzetti.
Former Wimbledon semifinalist Maria Tatjana to headline Mumbai Open WTA event
Mumbai, Jan 30: Former Wimbledon semifinalist and World No. 73 Maria Tatjana will headline the main draw of the fourth edition of the Mumbai Open WTA Tour event, which was launched at the iconic Cricket Club of India (CCI), here on Thursday.
Raducanu gets wildcard for Abu Dhabi Open qualifiers
Abu Dhabi, Jan 30: British tennis star Emma Raducanu receiving a wildcard for the preliminary stage of the Abu Dhabi Open and is set to enter a qualifying draw for the first time since her historic 2021 US Open victory.
Emma Raducanu coach Nick Cavaday steps down to prioritise health
New Delhi, Jan 24: British tennis star Emma Raducanu is looking for a new coach following the departure of Nick Cavaday, who stepped down from his role to focus on his health.
Australian Open: Swiatek, Keys, Emma advance to quarterfinals
Melbourne, January 20: Number two seed Iga Swiatek made it to the quarterfinals of the Australian Open on Sunday with an easy win over Eva Lys.
Aus Open: Keys ousts Rybakina to set quarterfinal meeting with Svitolina
Melbourne, Jan 20: No. 19 seed American Madison Keys moved into the Australian Open quarterfinals for the fourth time in her career by ousting No.
Sabalenka holds off Kudermetova to win first Brisbane title
Brisbane, Jan 5: Aryna Sabalenka won her second Brisbane International title to enjoy a perfect start to her 2025 WTA Tour season. This was her fourth trophy Down Under since 2023.