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Marta Kostyuk stuns Iga Swiatek in French Open upset

Marta Kostyuk pulled off a massive upset at the French Open on Sunday, defeating four-time champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 6-1 to reach the quarterfinals in Paris for the very first time. The stunning defeat also ruined Swiatek's 25th birthday and guarantees that a brand-new singles champion will lift the trophy on both the men's and women's sides this year.

31 May 2026-16:25
Everything to know about tennis star Mayar Sherif

Mayar Sherif has solidified her place as a true trailblazer for African tennis, breaking historic barriers for Egyptian athletes on the WTA Tour.

28 May 2026-21:54
How Bianca Andreescu broke her six-year curse to rebuild her career

In September 2019, a 19-year-old Bianca Andreescu shocked the sports world by defeating Serena Williams to capture the US Open title. It was a historic triumph that earned her $3.9 million and positioned her as the next dominant force in women’s tennis.

19 May 2026-14:02
Pegula cruises past Jovic to reach Dubai quarterfinals

In the third round of the 2026 Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, experienced American Jessica Pegula secured a convincing 6-4, 6-2 victory over rising talent Iva Jovic in their first meeting on the WTA Tour.

18 Feb 2026-15:36
Italy's Cocciaretto triumphs in Hobart as Australian Open nears

Italian qualifier Elisabetta Cocciaretto won her second career WTA title Saturday at the Hobart International, upsetting American Iva Jovic in a confidence-booster ahead of the Australian Open.

17 Jan 2026-11:20
Andreeva rallies past Mboko to win Adelaide International

Third seed Mirra Andreeva recovered from an early deficit to defeat Victoria Mboko 6-3, 6-1 in the Adelaide International final on Saturday, winning nine consecutive games after falling behind 3-0.

17 Jan 2026-09:37
Anisimova aims for third straight Grand Slam final

Amanda Anisimova said Friday that she plans to channel expectations into motivation at the Australian Open, following a breakout 2025 in which she reached back-to-back Grand Slam finals.

16 Jan 2026-09:51
World No. 1 Sabalenka slams 'insane' tennis schedule

World number one Aryna Sabalenka criticized tennis authorities on Thursday, saying they are not prioritizing player welfare amid what she described as an “insane” tennis season.

08 Jan 2026-12:12
Madison Keys pulls out of WTA finals with illness

Madison Keys has pulled out of her WTA Finals match against Elena Rybakina in Riyadh on Wednesday after being diagnosed with a viral illness. She will be replaced in the draw by Ekaterina Alexandrova, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.

05 Nov 2025-17:12
Coco Gauff shines in WTA finals

Coco Gauff's coach, Jean-Cristophe Faurel, praises her competitiveness in crucial moments after six years of coaching.

04 Nov 2025-20:34