WTA
Barty dismisses injury concerns after reaching third round
After playing with a heavily strapped leg at the Australian Open, Ash Barty discussed the issue.
Tennis Majors
February 11, 2021
Ivanovic backs Serena for grand slam record despite mental pressure of matching Court
Serena Williams is still waiting for a 24th major singles title but Ana Ivanovic is confident the American will reach that tally.
Tennis Majors
February 8, 2021
Serena hails ‘unbelievable’ Tom Brady after ‘vintage’ Australian Open first-round win
Serena Williams marched into the second round of the Australian Open after watching Tom Brady show age is no barrier.
Tennis Majors
February 8, 2021
Serena begins record bid with dominant win
Serena Williams improved to 20-0 in the Australian Open first round, crushing Laura Siegemund.
Tennis Majors
February 8, 2021
Players ready to go after hard quarantine, and hoping it’s the last
Just before the 2021 Australian Open starts on Monday, star players such as Dominic Thiem and Simona Halep recalled how hard the quarantine was. Even if they get used to the new bubbles, Thiem -- the ATP world No 3 -- hopes it was the last quarantine.
Angus Wright
February 7, 2021
4 years ago
Australian Open: Two-time champion Azarenka a major threat in Melbourne
Victoria Azarenka was named WTA Comeback Player of the Year for 2020 and...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
Women’s 2021 Australian Open Day 1: Osaka, Serena, Halep on show
Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams and Simona Halep are all in action on a...
Simon Cambers
4 years ago
Serena Williams admits she will be dealing with shoulder injury in Melbourne
A shoulder injury is set to bother Serena Williams throughout the Australian Open.
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
Kenin insists leg injury improving ahead of title defence
4 years ago
Osaka, Azarenka withdraw from respective tournaments due to injuries
Dealing with injuries, Naomi Osaka and Victoria Azarenka withdrew from their events on...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
Australian Open women’s draw: Bottom half loaded with Grand Slam champions
Ash Barty may headline the Australian Open women's singles draw as the top...
Ricky Dimon
4 years ago
Osaka advances but Halep humbled, Kenin in tears as Aus Open prep continues
Big names fell at the WTA events in Melbourne on Friday, but Naomi...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
Naomi Osaka: “I want to win French Open and Wimbledon”
The 2019 Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka says she wants to win the...
Angus Wright
4 years ago
Injured Serena pulls out of Yarra Valley Classic, Osaka marches on
Serena Williams showed her fighting spirit with a fine win over Danielle Collins...
Ricky Dimon
4 years ago
Serena, Barty, Halep, Kenin to play in stacked Friday schedule
Serena Williams, Ash Barty, Simona Halep, Naomi Osaka and Sofia Kenin are among...
Simon Cambers
4 years ago
This week’s WTA events to shorten format; no change to ATP tournaments
With a day's play lost after a positive Covid-19 test in a Melbourne...
Simon Cambers
4 years ago
Positive Covid-19 case at Grand Hyatt hotel could put players back in isolation
A positive Covid-19 test for a hotel staff worker at the Grand Hyatt...
Ricky Dimon
4 years ago
Barty back in style; Gauff, Sabalenka beaten
More big names were in action on day two of the WTA 500...
Simon Cambers
4 years ago
Serena Williams and Halep advance in Australian Open warm-up events
Former world number ones Serena Williams and Simona Halep stepped up their Australian...
Tennis Majors
4 years ago
Gauff through, Serena and Halep triumph as big stars start in Melbourne on Monday
In a day marked by the comebacks of Serena Williams at the Yarra...
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