Svitolina had maintained a unique 8-0 record against Russian players since the war began ... where she will compete in the WTA 1000 events in Doha and Dubai. As for Blinkova, she advanced to the ...

The Japanese was a champion in New York in 2018 and 2020, while she triumphed in 2019 and 2021 Down Under. Another player fond of hard courts, current WTA world No 1 Sabalenka has won three of the ...

Sabalenka, who has won the last two titles at the Grand Slam in Melbourne, beat the Czech player 6-3, 6-4 in 1hr 45mins. She now plays Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva, who defeated Tunisia's Ons ...

World No.1 Iga Swiatek became the first player since Serena Williams to be named WTA Player of the Year in back-to-back seasons. Why not watch this next… ...

Elina Svitolina lost her winning streak against Russian players after falling to Anna Blinkova 4-6, 4-6 in her debut at the WTA 250 Upper Austria Ladies Linz. The world No. 28 – one of the most ...

The 2020s have proven to be a highly intriguing era of tennis so far, with big retirements, new stars rising, and plenty of hot talking points. At the halfway point of the decade, we’ve decided to ...

Spain's Paula Badosa overcame injuries to finish the 2024 season back inside the Top 15. Why not watch this next… ...

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In December 2024, the FIDE Council approved the extension of FIDE Flag Representation for Russian and Belarusian players till 1 January, 2026. In 2023, 99 Russians opted to represent a different ...