WTA Tour

Coco Gauff: With Confidence Comes Great Tennis

SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, January 6, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Coco Gauff did not drop a single set in her five United Cup victories, which culminated in the United States winning its second mixed-teams title in three years with a 2-0 victory over […]

Sabalenka Secures Brisbane International Crown

BRISBANE/STARNBERG, January 5, 2025 Aryna Sabalenka triumphed at the Brisbane International presented by Evie on Sunday, defeating Russian qualifier Polina Kudermetova 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in a thrilling 106-minute final. Sabalenka showcased resilience and precision to claim the title, solidifying her […]

United Cup: Dynamic Duo Gauff, Fritz Lead U.S. To Title

SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, January 5, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Camaraderie has always been a strong point for Team USA at the United Cup. On Sunday evening, it was on display throughout the duration of the title tie between the United States and […]

Ito Triumphs At Canberra International

CANBERRA/STARNBERG, January 5, 2025 Aoi Ito kicked off her 2025 season in style by capturing her first-ever WTA 125 title at the Workday Canberra International on Saturday. The 20-year-old Japanese rising star, seeded No. 7, triumphed over China’s Wei Sijia […]

United Cup: United States, Poland Win Big, Advance To Final

SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, January 4, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Both the United States and Poland took care of their respective semifinal opponents – Czechia for Team USA and upstart Kazakhstan for the Polish – in similar fashion. Each nation clinched their last-four […]

United Cup: Muchova, Machac Punch Czechia Into Semifinals

SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, January 3, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Throughout the United Cup, Karolina Muchova and Tomas Machac have provided a formidable one-two punch for Team Czechia. Together, they stunned Italy and clinched their quarterfinal tie Thursday evening by winning both singles […]

United Cup: Gauff, Swiatek Both Undefeated To Start 2025 Season

SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, January 3, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) Two of the top three-ranked WTA players have played key roles in leading their respective teams into the United Cup semifinals taking place in Sydney on Saturday. Both Coco Gauff of the United […]

United Cup: Swiatek Carries Poland Past Great Britain Into Semifinals

SYDNEY/WASHINGTON, January 2, 2025 (by Michael Dickens) For nearly three hours inside Ken Rosewall Arena, Great Britain’s Katie Boulter went toe-to-toe with former World No. 1 Iga Swiatek of Poland in their quarterfinal-round women’s singles match at the United Cup […]