Leylah Fernandez has withdrawn from next week's Adelaide International tournament, where she was a second alternate for a main draw berth.
The second Wta 500 event of the new season will begin on January 8th and run until January 13th, a day before Melbourne's first Grand Slam tournament 2024 kicks off.
Fernandez, who was part of Canada's team that finished at the bottom of their group at the United Cup, is one of several high-profile names that have pulled out from Adelaide and will instead head to Melbourne to play the Australian Open.
No reason has been given for her absence although it is unlikely to do with any injury concern, considering that she played in three matches at the mixed-gender team competition this week (two in singles and one in mixed doubles).
She won two matches at the tournament, both coming in the victory over Chile in singles and mixed doubles.
The second Wta 500 event of the new season will begin on January 8th and run until January 13th, a day before Melbourne's first Grand Slam tournament 2024 kicks off.
Fernandez, who was part of Canada's team that finished at the bottom of their group at the United Cup, is one of several high-profile names that have pulled out from Adelaide and will instead head to Melbourne to play the Australian Open.
No reason has been given for her absence although it is unlikely to do with any injury concern, considering that she played in three matches at the mixed-gender team competition this week (two in singles and one in mixed doubles).
She won two matches at the tournament, both coming in the victory over Chile in singles and mixed doubles.
- 1/6/2024
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Maria Sakkari had a lot of issues against Leylah Fernandez, but she prevailed in the end, securing Greece's spot in the 2024 United Cup quarter-finals.
After Stefanos Tsitsipas won his singles match, Maria Sakkari was in a position to secure her country's spot in the quarter-final. She needed to beat Leylah Fernandez to do so, and that's not an easy thing to do.
She found out herself when the Canadian started to blast winners left and right. Fernandez suddenly rose at the end of last year, and she's certainly carried over the confidence to this year.
It was a match she needed to win, and she played like it. An early 2-0 lead wasn't held, but she kept pushing and would get more chances in the coming games.
At 5-4, Fernandez had several break points, which were set points, however, she failed to use all of them. As we entered the tiebreak,...
After Stefanos Tsitsipas won his singles match, Maria Sakkari was in a position to secure her country's spot in the quarter-final. She needed to beat Leylah Fernandez to do so, and that's not an easy thing to do.
She found out herself when the Canadian started to blast winners left and right. Fernandez suddenly rose at the end of last year, and she's certainly carried over the confidence to this year.
It was a match she needed to win, and she played like it. An early 2-0 lead wasn't held, but she kept pushing and would get more chances in the coming games.
At 5-4, Fernandez had several break points, which were set points, however, she failed to use all of them. As we entered the tiebreak,...
- 1/3/2024
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Felix Auger-Aliassime had a disappointing 2023 campaign on the Atp Tour, and the 2024 season isn't starting any better.
At the end of the 2022 season, the Canadian won three consecutive titles, while winning 16 straight matches, and thanks to the late push, he qualified for his maiden Atp Finals, finishing the year as the world no. 6 in the Atp Rankings.
However, last year, Auger-Aliassime struggled with physical problems and form, and slowly but surely, he started falling down the rankings, exiting the Top 10 in June, and never returning into it, eventually ending the year as the world no. 29.
Ahead of the new season, the 23-year-old admitted that he would like to improve his ability to recover from injuries, and his first two matches, which did not happen, just prove that.
At the 2024 United Cup, where Auger-Aliassime was supposed to be teaming up with Leylah Fernandez, he was supposed to start against Chile's Nicolas Jarry,...
At the end of the 2022 season, the Canadian won three consecutive titles, while winning 16 straight matches, and thanks to the late push, he qualified for his maiden Atp Finals, finishing the year as the world no. 6 in the Atp Rankings.
However, last year, Auger-Aliassime struggled with physical problems and form, and slowly but surely, he started falling down the rankings, exiting the Top 10 in June, and never returning into it, eventually ending the year as the world no. 29.
Ahead of the new season, the 23-year-old admitted that he would like to improve his ability to recover from injuries, and his first two matches, which did not happen, just prove that.
At the 2024 United Cup, where Auger-Aliassime was supposed to be teaming up with Leylah Fernandez, he was supposed to start against Chile's Nicolas Jarry,...
- 1/3/2024
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Felix Auger-Aliassime was missing on day 3 of the United Cup, and the Canadian has now confirmed why that was the case.
Canada faced Chile in their opening tie at the event. Auger-Aliassime was expected to face Nicolas Jarry in the singles, and then also compete in the mixed doubles alongside Leylah Fernandez.
World No. 314 Steven Diez replaced Auger-Aliassime in the singles and doubles. Diez lost the singles in straight sets, but he and Fernandez won a dramatic doubles encounter to seal a 2-1 victory over Chile for Team Canada.
Auger-Aliassime, who won the 2023 Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award for the admirable work he has done, provided the reason why he could not compete for Team Canada in an interview at the tournament.
"I wanted to play. I came here early on the 24th getting ready. The last few days, something came up again with my knee and I started getting pain again.
Canada faced Chile in their opening tie at the event. Auger-Aliassime was expected to face Nicolas Jarry in the singles, and then also compete in the mixed doubles alongside Leylah Fernandez.
World No. 314 Steven Diez replaced Auger-Aliassime in the singles and doubles. Diez lost the singles in straight sets, but he and Fernandez won a dramatic doubles encounter to seal a 2-1 victory over Chile for Team Canada.
Auger-Aliassime, who won the 2023 Arthur Ashe Humanitarian Award for the admirable work he has done, provided the reason why he could not compete for Team Canada in an interview at the tournament.
"I wanted to play. I came here early on the 24th getting ready. The last few days, something came up again with my knee and I started getting pain again.
- 1/1/2024
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Leylah Fernandez is excited about measuring herself against some of the best at the United Cup in preparation for the 2024 season.
Leylah Fernandez had a rude awakening following her 2021 US Open run to the final as she struggled to find the same tennis again. She was losing matches, failing to sort of find anything remotely close to that level, and even endured a few injuries along the way.
The latter part of 2023 saw her kind of rediscover her old self as she played really well in Asia, winning a trophy there. She then led Canada to the Billie Jean King Cup trophy, winning some pretty big matches.
That was an excellent confidence builder ahead of 2024, which could be a huge year for Fernandez if she continues to build. The potential was always there as that lefty forehand is one of the most dangerous ones on the Wta Tour when it's clicking.
Leylah Fernandez had a rude awakening following her 2021 US Open run to the final as she struggled to find the same tennis again. She was losing matches, failing to sort of find anything remotely close to that level, and even endured a few injuries along the way.
The latter part of 2023 saw her kind of rediscover her old self as she played really well in Asia, winning a trophy there. She then led Canada to the Billie Jean King Cup trophy, winning some pretty big matches.
That was an excellent confidence builder ahead of 2024, which could be a huge year for Fernandez if she continues to build. The potential was always there as that lefty forehand is one of the most dangerous ones on the Wta Tour when it's clicking.
- 12/30/2023
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The 2024 United Cup will kick off in just a matter of days, and it promises to be a hotly contested team tournament.
Eighteen countries will vie to win the second edition of the United Cup, and there is also a whopping $10 million in prize money up for grabs for all the participating players.
Unlike other team tournaments, the United Cup offers a maximum of 500 ranking points, which could be useful for some players looking to climb the Atp and Wta rankings ladder. Let us analyze the top five favorites to win the tournament.
5. Canada
Canada is emerging as a tennis powerhouse in team competitions. They won their first Davis Cup title in 2022 thanks to the heroics of Felix Auger-Aliassime and recently captured their maiden Billie Jean King Cup title with Wta star Leylah Fernandez playing a blinder. Do not rule them out from completing a three-peat win in a third...
Eighteen countries will vie to win the second edition of the United Cup, and there is also a whopping $10 million in prize money up for grabs for all the participating players.
Unlike other team tournaments, the United Cup offers a maximum of 500 ranking points, which could be useful for some players looking to climb the Atp and Wta rankings ladder. Let us analyze the top five favorites to win the tournament.
5. Canada
Canada is emerging as a tennis powerhouse in team competitions. They won their first Davis Cup title in 2022 thanks to the heroics of Felix Auger-Aliassime and recently captured their maiden Billie Jean King Cup title with Wta star Leylah Fernandez playing a blinder. Do not rule them out from completing a three-peat win in a third...
- 12/26/2023
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The 2024 Wta season promises to be an exciting one, and there are many players seeking to break into the Top 10.
Understandably, the players already at the very top often get the most attention, such as Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka, who recently competed against each other at the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi.
However, some of the most interesting stories often come from those trying to take the next step to reach the top of the game. Breaking into the top 10 for the first time is an important milestone towards this.
This article lists five players who could have a chance of getting into the Wta Top 10 for the first time if they find their best level, or get even better in 2024.
5. Donna Vekic
27-year-old Vekic had a very strong first six months in 2023. The Croat reached her second Grand Slam quarterfinal at the Australian Open, won the Wta 250 event in Monterrey in March,...
Understandably, the players already at the very top often get the most attention, such as Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka, who recently competed against each other at the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi.
However, some of the most interesting stories often come from those trying to take the next step to reach the top of the game. Breaking into the top 10 for the first time is an important milestone towards this.
This article lists five players who could have a chance of getting into the Wta Top 10 for the first time if they find their best level, or get even better in 2024.
5. Donna Vekic
27-year-old Vekic had a very strong first six months in 2023. The Croat reached her second Grand Slam quarterfinal at the Australian Open, won the Wta 250 event in Monterrey in March,...
- 12/25/2023
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Iga Swiatek has been named this year's highest-paid female athlete by Forbes and is the fourth Wta player to top the podium since this category was incepted in 2008.
Contrary to an earlier report published by Sportico, which placed American teenager star Coco Gauff at the top and Swiatek in second place, their positions have now changed based on Forbes' computation.
As per the latest numbers, Swiatek earned an estimated $23.9 million, which put her comfortably at the top ahead of 20-year-old freestyle skier Eileen Gu, who made $22.1 million. Gauff ranked in third place, amassing $21.7 million.
Swiatek was the Wta's top-performing player last season after winning six titles, including a third Roland Garros crown. The Polish star was the highest prize money earner on the women's tour, earning $9,857,686. Swiatek made just as much away from the court.
Swiatek added to her four existing brand partnerships to boost her endorsement income into eight figures,...
Contrary to an earlier report published by Sportico, which placed American teenager star Coco Gauff at the top and Swiatek in second place, their positions have now changed based on Forbes' computation.
As per the latest numbers, Swiatek earned an estimated $23.9 million, which put her comfortably at the top ahead of 20-year-old freestyle skier Eileen Gu, who made $22.1 million. Gauff ranked in third place, amassing $21.7 million.
Swiatek was the Wta's top-performing player last season after winning six titles, including a third Roland Garros crown. The Polish star was the highest prize money earner on the women's tour, earning $9,857,686. Swiatek made just as much away from the court.
Swiatek added to her four existing brand partnerships to boost her endorsement income into eight figures,...
- 12/22/2023
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Leylah Fernandez has reacted to being honored with an award by the Canadian tennis federation, which is her second award this year.
The 2021 US Open runner-up was given the 2023 Tennis Canada Excellence Award for Player of the Year. Felix Auger-Aliassime, who recently said he does not feel he has 'missed the train' compared to his rivals, received the male award.
Fernandez already received the Billie Jean King Finals Heart Award earlier this year for her performances in the Billie Jean King Cup. The Canadian expressed her delight at the recognition in a post on Instagram.
"Massive thanks to the incredible souls who cast their votes and cheered me on every step of the way. Snagging player of the year and the Bjk Finals Heart Award? Pinch me, I must be dreaming!"
Fernandez on winning two awards
Fernandez played a pivotal role in Canada winning the first Billie Jean King Cup title.
The 2021 US Open runner-up was given the 2023 Tennis Canada Excellence Award for Player of the Year. Felix Auger-Aliassime, who recently said he does not feel he has 'missed the train' compared to his rivals, received the male award.
Fernandez already received the Billie Jean King Finals Heart Award earlier this year for her performances in the Billie Jean King Cup. The Canadian expressed her delight at the recognition in a post on Instagram.
"Massive thanks to the incredible souls who cast their votes and cheered me on every step of the way. Snagging player of the year and the Bjk Finals Heart Award? Pinch me, I must be dreaming!"
Fernandez on winning two awards
Fernandez played a pivotal role in Canada winning the first Billie Jean King Cup title.
- 12/21/2023
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Leylah Fernandez has pointed to a tennis identity crisis for her underwhelming 2023 campaign on the courts.
Hopes have been high for Fernandez ever since she raced to the 2021 US Open final before eventually losing to Emma Raducanu at Flushing Meadows. However, the Canadian player has struggled to garner momentum in her career since and fell to her lowest ranking of 96th in June 2023.
Fernandez's dip in the Wta standings followed some disappointing outings in the Grand Slams, including a first-round exit at the US Open and second-round eliminations in the three other majors.
When reflecting on her 2023 campaign, the 21-year-old explained to Rds that she tried to implement a new approach to tennis that conflicted with her identity.
"I lost my identity on the tennis court. I wanted to change my tennis, and it didn't help me. I lost a lot in the first and second rounds.
"But I'm very...
Hopes have been high for Fernandez ever since she raced to the 2021 US Open final before eventually losing to Emma Raducanu at Flushing Meadows. However, the Canadian player has struggled to garner momentum in her career since and fell to her lowest ranking of 96th in June 2023.
Fernandez's dip in the Wta standings followed some disappointing outings in the Grand Slams, including a first-round exit at the US Open and second-round eliminations in the three other majors.
When reflecting on her 2023 campaign, the 21-year-old explained to Rds that she tried to implement a new approach to tennis that conflicted with her identity.
"I lost my identity on the tennis court. I wanted to change my tennis, and it didn't help me. I lost a lot in the first and second rounds.
"But I'm very...
- 12/14/2023
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The highly talented Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva was named this year's Wta Newcomer of the Year thanks to her meteoric rise that culminated with a place in the world's Top 60.
Between 2022 and 2023, no player on the women's tour enjoyed a seismic climb into the Top 100 than Mirra Andreeva. A year ago, the 16-year-old was World No. 405 but soared as high as No. 46 (career-best ranking) during a remarkable 2023 season.
Andreeva is the fifth Russian to win this Wta award category, following the footsteps of Anna Kournikova (1996), Svetlana Kuznetsova (2002), Maria Sharapova (2003), and Daria Saville (2015) - who played under the Russian flag for six years before switching her nationality.
It has even escaped tennis fans' minds that Andreeva was plying her trade on junior events at the start of last season. She began the year on a high note, reaching the 2023 Australian Open girls' final, where she lost to compatriot Alina Korneeva.
Although...
Between 2022 and 2023, no player on the women's tour enjoyed a seismic climb into the Top 100 than Mirra Andreeva. A year ago, the 16-year-old was World No. 405 but soared as high as No. 46 (career-best ranking) during a remarkable 2023 season.
Andreeva is the fifth Russian to win this Wta award category, following the footsteps of Anna Kournikova (1996), Svetlana Kuznetsova (2002), Maria Sharapova (2003), and Daria Saville (2015) - who played under the Russian flag for six years before switching her nationality.
It has even escaped tennis fans' minds that Andreeva was plying her trade on junior events at the start of last season. She began the year on a high note, reaching the 2023 Australian Open girls' final, where she lost to compatriot Alina Korneeva.
Although...
- 12/13/2023
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Rising star Marina Stakusic grew up idolizing Novak Djokovic, and she had a pretty cool moment with the legend.
Marina Stakusic has been kicking around for a while now but the 19-year-old drew the attention of the wider tennis audience with her performances for Canada at the recent Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
The country won the event thanks to her heroics and the superb play of Leylah Fernandez, who caught fire at the right time. Stakusic has Serbian roots, so the fact that growing up she was idolizing Novak Djokovic shouldn't be a huge surprise.
She followed him for much of her life and has a pretty cool memory of him from about 11 years ago. When she was 7-8, Stakusic went to the Toronto event to watch him play in the final, and after the match, Djokovic threw her two racquets.
I think when I was around 5 or 6, we...
Marina Stakusic has been kicking around for a while now but the 19-year-old drew the attention of the wider tennis audience with her performances for Canada at the recent Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
The country won the event thanks to her heroics and the superb play of Leylah Fernandez, who caught fire at the right time. Stakusic has Serbian roots, so the fact that growing up she was idolizing Novak Djokovic shouldn't be a huge surprise.
She followed him for much of her life and has a pretty cool memory of him from about 11 years ago. When she was 7-8, Stakusic went to the Toronto event to watch him play in the final, and after the match, Djokovic threw her two racquets.
I think when I was around 5 or 6, we...
- 12/10/2023
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Carlos Alcaraz pleaded guilty to intentionally ignoring a phone call from his coach during a fun-filled session with sports equipment company Babolat.
A select Atp and Wta players sponsored by one of the world's oldest racket manufacturers took part in the 'Never Have I Ever' game that aimed at asking them plenty of questions about the actual moments that happened in their lives.
Alcaraz was joined by 2020 US Open champion Dominic Thiem, Germany's Oscar Otte, and British No. 1 Cameron Norrie among the Atp players. On the Wta side, Billie Jean King Cup champion Leylah Fernandez and former Wta No. 1 Karolina Pliskova stood to the test.
Each player took turns answering real-life questions during their tennis journey. And the first question was whether they had gone to the wrong airport. Of the five players, Cameron Norrie was the only one who did while in Shanghai.
The second question pertained to a...
A select Atp and Wta players sponsored by one of the world's oldest racket manufacturers took part in the 'Never Have I Ever' game that aimed at asking them plenty of questions about the actual moments that happened in their lives.
Alcaraz was joined by 2020 US Open champion Dominic Thiem, Germany's Oscar Otte, and British No. 1 Cameron Norrie among the Atp players. On the Wta side, Billie Jean King Cup champion Leylah Fernandez and former Wta No. 1 Karolina Pliskova stood to the test.
Each player took turns answering real-life questions during their tennis journey. And the first question was whether they had gone to the wrong airport. Of the five players, Cameron Norrie was the only one who did while in Shanghai.
The second question pertained to a...
- 12/9/2023
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Coco Gauff had a really strong 2023 campaign, which saw her climb to the top of the list of highest-paid female athletes.
Women's sports are growing with every year, and tennis is one of the leading sports. You only need to look at the highest-paid athletes in the world published by Sportico to see where tennis stands.
The two top earners are both tennis players. Iga Swiatek didn't emerge on top of this list, though, as the Polish superstar is only second behind Coco Gauff. Both did really well for themselves, of course, as Swiatek dominated the Wta Tour and accumulated $9.9 million in prize money.
She added 12 million in endorsements, bringing the total to $21.9 million. Gauff still edged her out, thanks to her endorsement deals. The American earned $16 million from them while adding $6.6 million in prize money for a total of $22.7 million.
What's interesting about the list is that 7 of the...
Women's sports are growing with every year, and tennis is one of the leading sports. You only need to look at the highest-paid athletes in the world published by Sportico to see where tennis stands.
The two top earners are both tennis players. Iga Swiatek didn't emerge on top of this list, though, as the Polish superstar is only second behind Coco Gauff. Both did really well for themselves, of course, as Swiatek dominated the Wta Tour and accumulated $9.9 million in prize money.
She added 12 million in endorsements, bringing the total to $21.9 million. Gauff still edged her out, thanks to her endorsement deals. The American earned $16 million from them while adding $6.6 million in prize money for a total of $22.7 million.
What's interesting about the list is that 7 of the...
- 12/6/2023
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Most established tennis stars have always sought to harness their reputations not solely with their rackets but through humanitarian efforts.
These players have used their platforms and financial resources to aid the underprivileged to access quality education, improved healthcare, and a better life. In hindsight, they always look for avenues to give back to society because of their vast riches.
One way that happens is through establishing not-for-profit foundations and leveraging their star power to organize exhibition events. The most iconic and proficient doubles team in tennis history, comprised of the two twin brothers, Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan, managed such a cause.
The Bryan brothers partnered with Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation (Nchf), co-founded by former golf great Jack Nicklaus and his wife Barbara. The Nchf is a charitable organization that gives children and families access to world-class pediatric health care.
"Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation is...
These players have used their platforms and financial resources to aid the underprivileged to access quality education, improved healthcare, and a better life. In hindsight, they always look for avenues to give back to society because of their vast riches.
One way that happens is through establishing not-for-profit foundations and leveraging their star power to organize exhibition events. The most iconic and proficient doubles team in tennis history, comprised of the two twin brothers, Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan, managed such a cause.
The Bryan brothers partnered with Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation (Nchf), co-founded by former golf great Jack Nicklaus and his wife Barbara. The Nchf is a charitable organization that gives children and families access to world-class pediatric health care.
"Nicklaus Children’s Health Care Foundation is...
- 12/4/2023
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16-year-old Mirra Andreeva impressed many with her tennis this year, including former player Martina Navratilova, who praised her efforts.
Mirra Andreeva first introduced herself to the wide tennis audience at the Madrid Open, where she bested Leylah Fernandez as a 15-year-old. She would turn 16 a few days after that and secured a Top-20 win at the Wta 1000 event as well.
Eventually, she was beaten by Aryna Sabalenka, but it was clear that we witnessed a rising star. She would continue playing well throughout the year, earning respect with several prominent performances at the Grand Slam level.
She had a good run at Roland Garros, which Coco Gauff ended. She followed that up at Wimbledon with more good performances. The latter part of the year didn't feature her playing as many matches as the first part, but she still played well whenever he stepped out of the court.
Her form cooled...
Mirra Andreeva first introduced herself to the wide tennis audience at the Madrid Open, where she bested Leylah Fernandez as a 15-year-old. She would turn 16 a few days after that and secured a Top-20 win at the Wta 1000 event as well.
Eventually, she was beaten by Aryna Sabalenka, but it was clear that we witnessed a rising star. She would continue playing well throughout the year, earning respect with several prominent performances at the Grand Slam level.
She had a good run at Roland Garros, which Coco Gauff ended. She followed that up at Wimbledon with more good performances. The latter part of the year didn't feature her playing as many matches as the first part, but she still played well whenever he stepped out of the court.
Her form cooled...
- 11/20/2023
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After 11 months of entertainment and intense competition, the 2023 Wta season came to an end this past week.
Iga Swiatek played second fiddle in the Wta Live Race in 43 of 44 weeks but sprinted to the finish line in the final lap ahead of Aryna Sabalenka who can count herself unfortunate not to hold onto the No. 1 ranking. Going to the Wta Finals, just 630 points separated the world's top two.
The math was very simple. If Swiatek defeated Sabalenka and won the Wta Finals she would reclaim the No. 1 ranking that she momentarily lost after the US Open. The Pole did just that, beating Sabalenka in a one-off semifinal in Cancun and demolishing Jessica Pegula in the title match.
Swiatek pipped Sabalenka to the top spot by just 245 points. The Belarusian will have to do it all over again in Australia at the start of next year where she will defend 2,500 points in January.
Iga Swiatek played second fiddle in the Wta Live Race in 43 of 44 weeks but sprinted to the finish line in the final lap ahead of Aryna Sabalenka who can count herself unfortunate not to hold onto the No. 1 ranking. Going to the Wta Finals, just 630 points separated the world's top two.
The math was very simple. If Swiatek defeated Sabalenka and won the Wta Finals she would reclaim the No. 1 ranking that she momentarily lost after the US Open. The Pole did just that, beating Sabalenka in a one-off semifinal in Cancun and demolishing Jessica Pegula in the title match.
Swiatek pipped Sabalenka to the top spot by just 245 points. The Belarusian will have to do it all over again in Australia at the start of next year where she will defend 2,500 points in January.
- 11/13/2023
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Leylah Fernandez proved the hero of Canada once more as she secured a crucial point for her country in the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals final.
To say that this was a magical run by Canada would be underselling it by quite a lot. They assembled a pretty decent team, with Leylah Fernandez expected to shoulder much of the load in singles and Gabriela Dabrowski in the doubles.
Fernandez is the Mvp of Canada by delivering crucial wins in both singles and doubles with Dabrowski, but let's also mention Marina Stakusic, who won some crucial singles matches as well. She bested Martina Trevisan earlier today to give Canada the first point.
The second point comes after Fernandez bested Jasmine Paolini, saving herself from double duty after she had it yesterday. It was Fernandez's fifth win at the event, with all five being crucial.
She saved Canada yesterday by winning both...
To say that this was a magical run by Canada would be underselling it by quite a lot. They assembled a pretty decent team, with Leylah Fernandez expected to shoulder much of the load in singles and Gabriela Dabrowski in the doubles.
Fernandez is the Mvp of Canada by delivering crucial wins in both singles and doubles with Dabrowski, but let's also mention Marina Stakusic, who won some crucial singles matches as well. She bested Martina Trevisan earlier today to give Canada the first point.
The second point comes after Fernandez bested Jasmine Paolini, saving herself from double duty after she had it yesterday. It was Fernandez's fifth win at the event, with all five being crucial.
She saved Canada yesterday by winning both...
- 11/12/2023
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Leylah Fernandez has joined forces with Gabriela Dabrowski to beat Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova, and send Canada into the final at the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
The 21-year-old Canadian has shown great form on the Wta Tour in recent weeks. She was on a seven-match win streak, and funnily enough, it was Katerina Siniakova who snapped that streak.
But that didn't matter much for Fernandez as she proved to be in incredible form at the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Seville. First, beating Sara Sorribes Tormo, then overcoming Magda Linette, before besting also Marketa Vondrousova.
The Canadian won all three of her singles matches at the tournament, but with the semifinal tie against the Czech Republic levelled at 1-1 after two singles matches, she needed to step up once again if she wanted to see her country play in the final.
In the previous two doubles matches,...
The 21-year-old Canadian has shown great form on the Wta Tour in recent weeks. She was on a seven-match win streak, and funnily enough, it was Katerina Siniakova who snapped that streak.
But that didn't matter much for Fernandez as she proved to be in incredible form at the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Seville. First, beating Sara Sorribes Tormo, then overcoming Magda Linette, before besting also Marketa Vondrousova.
The Canadian won all three of her singles matches at the tournament, but with the semifinal tie against the Czech Republic levelled at 1-1 after two singles matches, she needed to step up once again if she wanted to see her country play in the final.
In the previous two doubles matches,...
- 11/11/2023
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Leylah Fernandez is a real Mvp for Team Canada at the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals, beating Marketa Vondrousova to keep the country's hopes of reaching the final alive.
Only recently, the Canadian was on a seven-match winning streak, and while that streak ended, she came to Seville for the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals, and displayed her form to every opponent from Spain to Poland and, most recently, also the Czech Republic.
After eliminating the United States, in a victory to which Marketa Vondrousova contributed with a crucial win, the Czechs took on an inspired Canada, who were in great form ahead of the semifinal tie, not losing a single match before.
That changed in the first match of the semifinal tie, when Marina Stakusic lost to Barbora Krejcikova who proved to be too strong for the 18-year-old, who was a crucial piece in the puzzle for Canada.
But after Stakusic lost,...
Only recently, the Canadian was on a seven-match winning streak, and while that streak ended, she came to Seville for the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals, and displayed her form to every opponent from Spain to Poland and, most recently, also the Czech Republic.
After eliminating the United States, in a victory to which Marketa Vondrousova contributed with a crucial win, the Czechs took on an inspired Canada, who were in great form ahead of the semifinal tie, not losing a single match before.
That changed in the first match of the semifinal tie, when Marina Stakusic lost to Barbora Krejcikova who proved to be too strong for the 18-year-old, who was a crucial piece in the puzzle for Canada.
But after Stakusic lost,...
- 11/11/2023
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From December 21st to 24th, the 2023 World Tennis League will be played in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and the teams for the event were drawn.
In recent years, off-season exhibition tournaments became popular, because of multiple reasons. One of them is the obvious, that it gives players a chance to go head-to-head before the season starts.
With these exhibitions being often held in countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, which are known for paying athletes well, another reason is the fact that players can earn some extra money by participating in such exhibitions.
And another factor is fun that they have at such tournaments, and one of them is certainly the World Tennis League, which is played in a team format, and these teams, the teams were seemingly not drawn randomly.
Looking at the draw, it's impossible to think that the draw was made randomly,...
In recent years, off-season exhibition tournaments became popular, because of multiple reasons. One of them is the obvious, that it gives players a chance to go head-to-head before the season starts.
With these exhibitions being often held in countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, which are known for paying athletes well, another reason is the fact that players can earn some extra money by participating in such exhibitions.
And another factor is fun that they have at such tournaments, and one of them is certainly the World Tennis League, which is played in a team format, and these teams, the teams were seemingly not drawn randomly.
Looking at the draw, it's impossible to think that the draw was made randomly,...
- 11/11/2023
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After downing Spain yesterday, Canada had another good day of tennis, advancing to the semi-finals of the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup Finals after the wins of Leylah Fernandez and Marina Stakusic.
18-year-old Stakusic has been really impressive so far at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, winning both of her matches. For a young and up-and-coming player, that's quite impressive, as this is not a small event, and there is plenty of pressure involved.
After she downed Magdalena Frech in three sets today, Leylah Fernandez just had to win her singles against Magda Linette to send her country to the semi-finals.
She endured a tough match yesterday against Sara Sorribes Tormo, which was both long and grueling but still came out on fire today. She took the ball early in most rallies, overwhelming Linette pretty quickly.
The Polish player is a solid baseliner, but she had no chance against Fernandez,...
18-year-old Stakusic has been really impressive so far at the Billie Jean King Cup Finals, winning both of her matches. For a young and up-and-coming player, that's quite impressive, as this is not a small event, and there is plenty of pressure involved.
After she downed Magdalena Frech in three sets today, Leylah Fernandez just had to win her singles against Magda Linette to send her country to the semi-finals.
She endured a tough match yesterday against Sara Sorribes Tormo, which was both long and grueling but still came out on fire today. She took the ball early in most rallies, overwhelming Linette pretty quickly.
The Polish player is a solid baseliner, but she had no chance against Fernandez,...
- 11/9/2023
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Leylah Fernandez delivered the crucial win for Canada to upset Spain on their home soil getting their Billie Jean King Cup Finals underway.
The first tie for the Canadian team was a tricky one as they faced host nation Spain in Seville. The first match went the way of Canada, so when Fernandez and Sorribes Tormo stepped up to play it was go time. It was a crucial match, and both players played like that.
The match was very close as it finished in two tiebreaks and each time, it was Fernandez who came out on top. Sorribes Tormo is a very tricky player who switches the rhythm quite often which can give Fernandez trouble. She mostly likes to trade blows from the baseline which is what she's good at.
The trouble for Fernandez was noticeable in both sets as she down a break in both sets, twice in the opening set.
The first tie for the Canadian team was a tricky one as they faced host nation Spain in Seville. The first match went the way of Canada, so when Fernandez and Sorribes Tormo stepped up to play it was go time. It was a crucial match, and both players played like that.
The match was very close as it finished in two tiebreaks and each time, it was Fernandez who came out on top. Sorribes Tormo is a very tricky player who switches the rhythm quite often which can give Fernandez trouble. She mostly likes to trade blows from the baseline which is what she's good at.
The trouble for Fernandez was noticeable in both sets as she down a break in both sets, twice in the opening set.
- 11/8/2023
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Paula Badosa is set to make her comeback at the 2023 Billie Jean King Cup, and she provided an update ahead of the event.
Badosa last played at Wimbledon, where she retired in her 2nd round match. Ever since then, it's been a long road back to full health and a competitive return which is supposed to happen in the coming days. In spite of reports of her calling time early on her season, Badosa will actually play in Seville.
It's not a huge surprise, considering that the competition is being played on Spanish soil, and the team has an ambition of winning it. Ahead of her return, Badosa provided an update on her condition after being out for months.
Yeah, it's been a long journey until here. When I saw we were playing in a Spain, that was an extra motivation for me, also. I'm feeling good. I don't feel the pain,...
Badosa last played at Wimbledon, where she retired in her 2nd round match. Ever since then, it's been a long road back to full health and a competitive return which is supposed to happen in the coming days. In spite of reports of her calling time early on her season, Badosa will actually play in Seville.
It's not a huge surprise, considering that the competition is being played on Spanish soil, and the team has an ambition of winning it. Ahead of her return, Badosa provided an update on her condition after being out for months.
Yeah, it's been a long journey until here. When I saw we were playing in a Spain, that was an extra motivation for me, also. I'm feeling good. I don't feel the pain,...
- 11/7/2023
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Carlos Alcaraz has a busy off-season schedule which includes stops in Latin America and the Middle East before he embarks on his trip to Australia for the 2024 season.
The Spaniard has been promoting the upcoming exhibition event in Mexico City where he is scheduled to face American Tommy Paul at the Plaza de Toros Monumental de México, the same venue that held Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud's multi-city tour of Latin America last year.
Tickets are now on sale on the tournament's website at the TennisFest Gnp. Alcaraz's popularity with Spanish-speaking Mexican tennis fans is guaranteed to fill up the world's largest bull ring, commonly known as La Plaza Mexico, which can hold up to 55,000 spectators in one sitting.
Last year marked the first edition of the TennisFest Gnp exhibition tournament where Nadal and Ruud played the first singles match of the event in front of 40,000 exuberant fans that were packed to the rafters.
The Spaniard has been promoting the upcoming exhibition event in Mexico City where he is scheduled to face American Tommy Paul at the Plaza de Toros Monumental de México, the same venue that held Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud's multi-city tour of Latin America last year.
Tickets are now on sale on the tournament's website at the TennisFest Gnp. Alcaraz's popularity with Spanish-speaking Mexican tennis fans is guaranteed to fill up the world's largest bull ring, commonly known as La Plaza Mexico, which can hold up to 55,000 spectators in one sitting.
Last year marked the first edition of the TennisFest Gnp exhibition tournament where Nadal and Ruud played the first singles match of the event in front of 40,000 exuberant fans that were packed to the rafters.
- 11/5/2023
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She was born in New York and raised in Barcelona, but Paula Badosa admitted she "feels" Latina and identified with the Latin American culture and community.
Even though she has never been to many Latin American countries, Badosa's travel wish list is to visit each one of them as she has a soft spot for those countries. In a post on Instagram, Badosa revealed that she has had her best memories there.
Latina America consists of countries in the Caribbean, most of Central and South America, and of course Mexico. The term "Latin America" was coined by a French Emperor in the 19th century and these countries have retained the languages and many aspects of their former colonies - France, Spain, and Portugal.
The Spanish language is one of the reasons why Badosa has a connection with the Latin American community. Badosa's last trip to Mexico wasn't quite as memorable,...
Even though she has never been to many Latin American countries, Badosa's travel wish list is to visit each one of them as she has a soft spot for those countries. In a post on Instagram, Badosa revealed that she has had her best memories there.
Latina America consists of countries in the Caribbean, most of Central and South America, and of course Mexico. The term "Latin America" was coined by a French Emperor in the 19th century and these countries have retained the languages and many aspects of their former colonies - France, Spain, and Portugal.
The Spanish language is one of the reasons why Badosa has a connection with the Latin American community. Badosa's last trip to Mexico wasn't quite as memorable,...
- 10/29/2023
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The groups for the 2024 United Cup have been announced, the tournament which marks the starting point of the upcoming tennis season.
24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic and his nation Serbia will be taking part in the mixed-gender team event for the first time. Four-time major winner Iga Swiatek will spearhead Poland's bid in the second edition of the tournament, where they will be the top seeds.
The United Cup will kick off on December 29, 2023, and run till January 7, 2024, and will be held in two venues in the Australian cities of Perth and Syndey. A player will be able to win a maximum of 500 ranking points. 16 of the 18 teams have been confirmed and placed in their respective groups of three.
Group A - Perth
After a semifinal finish in 2023, Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz will return to the United Cup carrying the weight of a nation once again. This time,...
24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic and his nation Serbia will be taking part in the mixed-gender team event for the first time. Four-time major winner Iga Swiatek will spearhead Poland's bid in the second edition of the tournament, where they will be the top seeds.
The United Cup will kick off on December 29, 2023, and run till January 7, 2024, and will be held in two venues in the Australian cities of Perth and Syndey. A player will be able to win a maximum of 500 ranking points. 16 of the 18 teams have been confirmed and placed in their respective groups of three.
Group A - Perth
After a semifinal finish in 2023, Iga Swiatek and Hubert Hurkacz will return to the United Cup carrying the weight of a nation once again. This time,...
- 10/23/2023
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Aryna Sabalenka will reign supreme at the top of the Wta rankings for another week, keeping 630-point lead over Iga Swiatek ahead of the 2023 Wta Finals.
The Belarusian, with 8,425 points, has the lead over the Pole with 7,795 points. The world No. 1 ranking can only change hands after the Wta Finals in Cancun, Mexico , scheduled to begin on Sunday, October 29.
Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula swapped places. The Kazakh moves into fourth place, and the American drops to fifth. The pair are in a battle with Coco Gauff for a Top 3 year-end finish, which will also be decided after Cancun in the final week of the season.
Caroline Garcia 's place in the world's Top 10 has been taken up by Barbora Krejcikova. The Frenchwoman has fallen to 20th in the latest rankings and won't defend her title at the Wta Finals. Krejcikova's fellow Czech Marketa Vondrousova rises to a career-high ranking of World No.
The Belarusian, with 8,425 points, has the lead over the Pole with 7,795 points. The world No. 1 ranking can only change hands after the Wta Finals in Cancun, Mexico , scheduled to begin on Sunday, October 29.
Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula swapped places. The Kazakh moves into fourth place, and the American drops to fifth. The pair are in a battle with Coco Gauff for a Top 3 year-end finish, which will also be decided after Cancun in the final week of the season.
Caroline Garcia 's place in the world's Top 10 has been taken up by Barbora Krejcikova. The Frenchwoman has fallen to 20th in the latest rankings and won't defend her title at the Wta Finals. Krejcikova's fellow Czech Marketa Vondrousova rises to a career-high ranking of World No.
- 10/23/2023
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Leylah Fernandez is on a great winning streak, extending it to seven matches at the 2023 Jiangxi Open , a Wta 250 tournament in Nanchang.
After her final run at the 2021 US Open, many expected the young Canadian to shoot to the stars, yet, that did not really happen. While playing solid tennis, she missed big results, and those now seem to be coming.
Fernandez won the 2023 Hong Kong Open , and she returned to the Top 50 as a result . Immediately after her triumph, the 21-year-old wasted no time as she moved to Nanchang for the 2023 Jiangxi Open.
After winning first-round match against Hanyu Guo, the Canadian had to wait for her second-round match, as that was postponed, and because of that, she'll have to play two matches on Friday.
In her second-round match, she took on another native player, Xiaodi You, who defeated Anna Blinkova in the opening round. The Chinese player was an underdog in the match,...
After her final run at the 2021 US Open, many expected the young Canadian to shoot to the stars, yet, that did not really happen. While playing solid tennis, she missed big results, and those now seem to be coming.
Fernandez won the 2023 Hong Kong Open , and she returned to the Top 50 as a result . Immediately after her triumph, the 21-year-old wasted no time as she moved to Nanchang for the 2023 Jiangxi Open.
After winning first-round match against Hanyu Guo, the Canadian had to wait for her second-round match, as that was postponed, and because of that, she'll have to play two matches on Friday.
In her second-round match, she took on another native player, Xiaodi You, who defeated Anna Blinkova in the opening round. The Chinese player was an underdog in the match,...
- 10/20/2023
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Leylah Fernandez backed fellow 2021 US Open finalist Emma Raducanu to return to her top level as the Brit struggles on the Wta Tour.
Fernandez won trophies since the US Open run, but it's not what people really expected from her. She was supposed to solidify herself as one of the better players on Tour, but it didn't happen due to injuries and other factors.
She recently won a trophy in Hong Kong , so perhaps that's a part of something new that she hopes for Emma Raducanu as well. The Brit should return at the Australian Open next year after missing much of this year with several injuries .
When she did play, she looked really solid, but she simply hasn't been healthy enough to compete regularly, and that's the hope. There are some parallels between them which is why Fernandez is bullish on Raducanu's future after seeing her own battle.
Well,...
Fernandez won trophies since the US Open run, but it's not what people really expected from her. She was supposed to solidify herself as one of the better players on Tour, but it didn't happen due to injuries and other factors.
She recently won a trophy in Hong Kong , so perhaps that's a part of something new that she hopes for Emma Raducanu as well. The Brit should return at the Australian Open next year after missing much of this year with several injuries .
When she did play, she looked really solid, but she simply hasn't been healthy enough to compete regularly, and that's the hope. There are some parallels between them which is why Fernandez is bullish on Raducanu's future after seeing her own battle.
Well,...
- 10/17/2023
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The gap between Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek stretched to 836 points in the latest Wta rankings.
Swiatek lost her champion's points from winning San Diego at this time last year (precisely 345 points), bringing down her tally to 8,545 points. Sabalenka dropped points too, but only 99, sitting in prime position at the top with 9,381 points.
Just one tournament is left - the prestigious Wta Finals in Cancun - and the Pole doesn't control the outcome of her destiny. The rest of the top five is unlikely to have new names for the remainder of the season, but there might be changes in the order as Coco Gauff , newly-crowned Korea Open champion Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina fight for 3rd place.
China's Qinwen Zheng makes her Top 20 debut (19th) after winning the biggest Wta title of her career in Zhengzhou. She defeated former Roland Garros champion Barbora Krejcikova in the final to win the Wta 500 event.
Swiatek lost her champion's points from winning San Diego at this time last year (precisely 345 points), bringing down her tally to 8,545 points. Sabalenka dropped points too, but only 99, sitting in prime position at the top with 9,381 points.
Just one tournament is left - the prestigious Wta Finals in Cancun - and the Pole doesn't control the outcome of her destiny. The rest of the top five is unlikely to have new names for the remainder of the season, but there might be changes in the order as Coco Gauff , newly-crowned Korea Open champion Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina fight for 3rd place.
China's Qinwen Zheng makes her Top 20 debut (19th) after winning the biggest Wta title of her career in Zhengzhou. She defeated former Roland Garros champion Barbora Krejcikova in the final to win the Wta 500 event.
- 10/16/2023
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Leylah Fernandez is back in the winner's circle for the first time in 18 months, and it's a well-deserved win for the Canadian at the 2023 Hong Kong Open .
Fernandez once stood in the US Open final, but since then, the Canadian didn't really do much. She won in Mexico almost two years ago, and now, after 18 months, Fernandez is back with another trophy.
It came at the Hong Kong Open, where she outlasted an injury-ridden Siniakova to win the trophy . She played a fantastic week of tennis, downing players like Mirra Andreeva en route to the final, and then outplayed a player who took two medical timeous and was limited in what she could do.
Call it luck or just good fortune, but Fernandez deserved it after she struggled with injuries and confidence issues. The triumph is meaningful in many ways.
First of all, it proves that she still has good tennis.
Fernandez once stood in the US Open final, but since then, the Canadian didn't really do much. She won in Mexico almost two years ago, and now, after 18 months, Fernandez is back with another trophy.
It came at the Hong Kong Open, where she outlasted an injury-ridden Siniakova to win the trophy . She played a fantastic week of tennis, downing players like Mirra Andreeva en route to the final, and then outplayed a player who took two medical timeous and was limited in what she could do.
Call it luck or just good fortune, but Fernandez deserved it after she struggled with injuries and confidence issues. The triumph is meaningful in many ways.
First of all, it proves that she still has good tennis.
- 10/15/2023
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Leylah Fernandez has a chance to win her first trophy in over a year, but the opponent is tough and won't give it away easily.
This is shaping up to be a really interesting matchup between two players who haven't had many chances to win a trophy on the Wta Tour in the most recent months.
Fernandez struggled to add any impressive results since her US Open run to the final two years ago but is seemingly finding her best tennis again.
The low bounce conditions at the 2023 Hong Kong Open work really well for her game, and she's produced some solid wins to advance to her first final in 18 months .
Her final opponent, Katerina Siniakova , doesn't mind these conditions either, as she downed some impressive names en route to the final as well. It's going to be a close one but a superb battle betwen two great players playing...
This is shaping up to be a really interesting matchup between two players who haven't had many chances to win a trophy on the Wta Tour in the most recent months.
Fernandez struggled to add any impressive results since her US Open run to the final two years ago but is seemingly finding her best tennis again.
The low bounce conditions at the 2023 Hong Kong Open work really well for her game, and she's produced some solid wins to advance to her first final in 18 months .
Her final opponent, Katerina Siniakova , doesn't mind these conditions either, as she downed some impressive names en route to the final as well. It's going to be a close one but a superb battle betwen two great players playing...
- 10/15/2023
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Leylah Fernandez won her first Wta title in 18 months after beating Katerina Siniakova in the 2023 Hong Kong Open final.
After playing in the biggest final of her career at the 2021 US Open, the Canadian struggled with her tennis for some time, but it seems that she finally found her best level at the Wta 250 tournament in Hong Kong.
After besting teenage talent Mirra Andreeva , and also overcoming a challenge from another teenager, Linda Fruhvirtova, and beating also Anna Blinkova , Fernandez set up a final clash with Katerina Siniakova .
The Czech player best the likes of Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Martina Trevisan on her way to the final, and she wanted to challenge also the Canadian, despite seemingly not being 100% fit.
The match started better for Siniakova, who had five break points in the opening set, while allowing her opponent to have only one. The Czech player used her chances twice, winning...
After playing in the biggest final of her career at the 2021 US Open, the Canadian struggled with her tennis for some time, but it seems that she finally found her best level at the Wta 250 tournament in Hong Kong.
After besting teenage talent Mirra Andreeva , and also overcoming a challenge from another teenager, Linda Fruhvirtova, and beating also Anna Blinkova , Fernandez set up a final clash with Katerina Siniakova .
The Czech player best the likes of Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Martina Trevisan on her way to the final, and she wanted to challenge also the Canadian, despite seemingly not being 100% fit.
The match started better for Siniakova, who had five break points in the opening set, while allowing her opponent to have only one. The Czech player used her chances twice, winning...
- 10/15/2023
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The 2023 Jiangxi Open will be played in the industrialized city of Nanchang from October 16th through 22nd, and the draw for this year's event has been released.
This Wta 250 event offers the lower-ranked players a chance to lift a Wta title. But there are plenty of experienced heads in the 32-player field featuring three Top 30 players who could halt that dream. In the past, Chinese players have enjoyed massive success at the tournament from the days when it was contested at the 125K level.
Rebecca Peterson is the only foreign player to walk away with the trophy from Nanchang back in 2019 when she beat Elena Rybakina. But it appears the Swede is nursing an injury, having not played since the US Open over a month ago, so we are guaranteed a new champion.
The top seed is Beatriz Haddad Maia who will be expected to charge past Japan's Nao Hibino in her opener.
This Wta 250 event offers the lower-ranked players a chance to lift a Wta title. But there are plenty of experienced heads in the 32-player field featuring three Top 30 players who could halt that dream. In the past, Chinese players have enjoyed massive success at the tournament from the days when it was contested at the 125K level.
Rebecca Peterson is the only foreign player to walk away with the trophy from Nanchang back in 2019 when she beat Elena Rybakina. But it appears the Swede is nursing an injury, having not played since the US Open over a month ago, so we are guaranteed a new champion.
The top seed is Beatriz Haddad Maia who will be expected to charge past Japan's Nao Hibino in her opener.
- 10/14/2023
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Leylah Fernandez is having a great week at the 2023 Hong Kong Open , as she made it to her first Wta final in 18 months after beating Anna Blinkova .
Fernandez is one of the talented Canadian players, but much like her 2021 US Open final opponent, Emma Raducanu, she struggled to replicate the success after her first major final at Flushing Meadows.
Yet, last year, the Canadian managed to do that, winning the 2022 Monterrey Open final after beating Camila Osorio in a marathon three-set match. Now, 18 months later, she will play in another final.
After beating 16-year-old prodigy Mirra Andreeva and overcoming another teenager, Linda Fruhvirtova, the Canadian set up a semifinal clash with Russia's Anna Blinkova , who was also having a good tournament.
The two met twice before, with each of the players getting one win under their belts, and both of the matches ending in two sets. This time, it wasn't any different.
Fernandez is one of the talented Canadian players, but much like her 2021 US Open final opponent, Emma Raducanu, she struggled to replicate the success after her first major final at Flushing Meadows.
Yet, last year, the Canadian managed to do that, winning the 2022 Monterrey Open final after beating Camila Osorio in a marathon three-set match. Now, 18 months later, she will play in another final.
After beating 16-year-old prodigy Mirra Andreeva and overcoming another teenager, Linda Fruhvirtova, the Canadian set up a semifinal clash with Russia's Anna Blinkova , who was also having a good tournament.
The two met twice before, with each of the players getting one win under their belts, and both of the matches ending in two sets. This time, it wasn't any different.
- 10/14/2023
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Leylah Fernandez is keeping up her good play from recent weeks as she hopes to book her first final in a while.
Fernandez had a really solid run at the Guadalajara Open, which once again confirmed her ties with Mexico. She won her maiden trophy in the country and, ever since then, performed consistently well at events there, coming back as much as she could.
She is keeping up her solid play in Asia with a good run at the 2023 Hong Kong Open . She bested Mirra Andreeva , among other players, to put together a run that is now a match short of the final, which would be her first since Monterrey of last year.
Anna Blinkova is the opponent, a solid player who can beat you if you give her a chance, so Fernandez will need to be really careful.
Head-to-head:
Fernandez and Blinkova played twice so far on the...
Fernandez had a really solid run at the Guadalajara Open, which once again confirmed her ties with Mexico. She won her maiden trophy in the country and, ever since then, performed consistently well at events there, coming back as much as she could.
She is keeping up her solid play in Asia with a good run at the 2023 Hong Kong Open . She bested Mirra Andreeva , among other players, to put together a run that is now a match short of the final, which would be her first since Monterrey of last year.
Anna Blinkova is the opponent, a solid player who can beat you if you give her a chance, so Fernandez will need to be really careful.
Head-to-head:
Fernandez and Blinkova played twice so far on the...
- 10/14/2023
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16-year-old Mirra Andreeva is out of the 2023 Hong Kong Open after completely losing focus following a great start against Leylah Fernandez .
Andreeva bested Fernandez earlier this year in her first match at the Madrid Open, and in many ways, it's what started her journey on the Wta Tour.
Months later, she faced Fernandez again, but this time, the Canadian won despite Andreeva winning the opening set. It's not a huge surprise because she's looked more vulnerable recently as we see more of her, which is expected.
The best player will adapt to her style, and she's still somewhat raw as a player despite being a great talent. Fernandez struggled to find a good rhythm in the opening set, which caused her to lose her serve early.
She never broke back and lost the opening set, even though her play looked better and better. The crucial thing was the ease with...
Andreeva bested Fernandez earlier this year in her first match at the Madrid Open, and in many ways, it's what started her journey on the Wta Tour.
Months later, she faced Fernandez again, but this time, the Canadian won despite Andreeva winning the opening set. It's not a huge surprise because she's looked more vulnerable recently as we see more of her, which is expected.
The best player will adapt to her style, and she's still somewhat raw as a player despite being a great talent. Fernandez struggled to find a good rhythm in the opening set, which caused her to lose her serve early.
She never broke back and lost the opening set, even though her play looked better and better. The crucial thing was the ease with...
- 10/12/2023
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Mirra Andreeva will take on Leylah Fernandez at the 2023 Hong Kong Open , and it promises to be a really good battle between the players.
Leylah Fernandez has struggled to really find her best tennis after making the US Open final two years ago. This year has been somewhat good towards that as she finally managed to play a lot of matches, but for the most part, she couldn't find her top level.
She only recently put together a good run in Guadalajara at the Wta 1000 event, which she hopes persists into the next events. A good test for her is coming up as she faces Mirra Andreeve, who has been in spectacular form in Asia.
She easily won multiple matches, including the most recent one against Dayana Yastremska at the Hong Kong Open. So what might happen here? Well, a couple of things because the matchup does skew heavily towards Andreeva,...
Leylah Fernandez has struggled to really find her best tennis after making the US Open final two years ago. This year has been somewhat good towards that as she finally managed to play a lot of matches, but for the most part, she couldn't find her top level.
She only recently put together a good run in Guadalajara at the Wta 1000 event, which she hopes persists into the next events. A good test for her is coming up as she faces Mirra Andreeve, who has been in spectacular form in Asia.
She easily won multiple matches, including the most recent one against Dayana Yastremska at the Hong Kong Open. So what might happen here? Well, a couple of things because the matchup does skew heavily towards Andreeva,...
- 10/10/2023
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Eugenie Bouchard never put together the career many saw for her, but even so, she's still respected in her native Canada as she was selected for the Canadian Billie Jean King Cup team.
Bouchard once made a deep run at Wimbledon as a teenager which kind of amazed everybody as people thought that we got a new tennis star on the Wta Tour. She didn't quite live up to that though her career was greatly impacted by injuries as well.
The injuries had a particularly negative impact in recent years as she attempted a comeback which got completely derailed by a shoulder injury. It's unfortunate because she did play some really good tennis. Even this year, Bouchard had her moments but once again dealt with injury problems.
It's not been the best of seasons, and she seems slowly to be moving away from tennis as she signed up to play...
Bouchard once made a deep run at Wimbledon as a teenager which kind of amazed everybody as people thought that we got a new tennis star on the Wta Tour. She didn't quite live up to that though her career was greatly impacted by injuries as well.
The injuries had a particularly negative impact in recent years as she attempted a comeback which got completely derailed by a shoulder injury. It's unfortunate because she did play some really good tennis. Even this year, Bouchard had her moments but once again dealt with injury problems.
It's not been the best of seasons, and she seems slowly to be moving away from tennis as she signed up to play...
- 10/9/2023
- Tennis Infinity
The 2023 Hong Kong Open will run from October 9th to 15th, offering an opportunity for the Wta 's unheralded players to win a title as the season draw s to a close.
The draw for this year's tournament has been released, which features a plethora of intriguing matches right from the get-go, and perhaps none bigger than a meeting between a former Grand Slam champion and a Grand Slam finalist. On that note, let us take an in-depth look at this year's draw.
In the top half of the draw, top seed Victoria Azarenka will start her campaign against Leylah Fernandez - the marquee match of the first round in Hong Kong. The Canadian lefty has shown signs of life in recent weeks after a tough season, while the Belarusian struggled with her fitness in a first-round defeat to Magda Linette in Beijing.
Another first-round match that is a must-see...
The draw for this year's tournament has been released, which features a plethora of intriguing matches right from the get-go, and perhaps none bigger than a meeting between a former Grand Slam champion and a Grand Slam finalist. On that note, let us take an in-depth look at this year's draw.
In the top half of the draw, top seed Victoria Azarenka will start her campaign against Leylah Fernandez - the marquee match of the first round in Hong Kong. The Canadian lefty has shown signs of life in recent weeks after a tough season, while the Belarusian struggled with her fitness in a first-round defeat to Magda Linette in Beijing.
Another first-round match that is a must-see...
- 10/8/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Leylah Fernandez wore Federer-backed On shoes up until recently when she switched to basketball shoes and she explained why in a recent interview.
Lelyah Fernandez broke out in a major way at the 2021 US Open when she made it to the final losing to Emma Raducanu. The Canadian failed to live up to that level after that run mostly due to injuries which plagued her for a long time.
She's back to playing some solid tennis lately, going deep in Guadalajara and nearly besting in-form Sofia Kenin for a spot in the semi-finals. Some wondered whether her recent surge had something to do with her sho change as she's not wearing the Federer-backed On anymore but rather basketball shoes.
I’ve been getting a lot of questions and comments about that. Yes I am (wearing basketball shoes), I’m wearing Puma Stewie 2 and they feel super comfortable. They actually look...
Lelyah Fernandez broke out in a major way at the 2021 US Open when she made it to the final losing to Emma Raducanu. The Canadian failed to live up to that level after that run mostly due to injuries which plagued her for a long time.
She's back to playing some solid tennis lately, going deep in Guadalajara and nearly besting in-form Sofia Kenin for a spot in the semi-finals. Some wondered whether her recent surge had something to do with her sho change as she's not wearing the Federer-backed On anymore but rather basketball shoes.
I’ve been getting a lot of questions and comments about that. Yes I am (wearing basketball shoes), I’m wearing Puma Stewie 2 and they feel super comfortable. They actually look...
- 9/24/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Sofia Kenin hasn't had too much success lately, but she's been on a tear recently with amazing performances in San Diego and at the 2023 Guadalajara Open .
As a former Grand Slam champion, Sofia Kenin has very little to prove as a tennis player, but she's a brutal competitor, according to noted tennis coach Rick Macci , so she was never going to 'fade' into irrelevance.
There has been a lot of heartbreak for the American in recent years, with many injury problems preventing her from playing regularly on the Wta Tour. As tennis is a sport of continuity, it saw her fall behind watching some other players turning the spotlight onto themselves.
Kenin didn't mind and kept working towards a return, and she's finally seeing the hard work pay off. After foreshadowing a surge at Wimbledon by beating Coco Gauff , Kenin finally broke through at the San Diego Open, advancing to the final.
As a former Grand Slam champion, Sofia Kenin has very little to prove as a tennis player, but she's a brutal competitor, according to noted tennis coach Rick Macci , so she was never going to 'fade' into irrelevance.
There has been a lot of heartbreak for the American in recent years, with many injury problems preventing her from playing regularly on the Wta Tour. As tennis is a sport of continuity, it saw her fall behind watching some other players turning the spotlight onto themselves.
Kenin didn't mind and kept working towards a return, and she's finally seeing the hard work pay off. After foreshadowing a surge at Wimbledon by beating Coco Gauff , Kenin finally broke through at the San Diego Open, advancing to the final.
- 9/22/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Sofia Kenin is back, and this time, she proved her qualities by beating Jelena Ostapenko to reach the 2023 Guadalajara Open quarterfinals.
Without a doubt, Sofia Kenin is one of the most talented players, and brutal competitors , on the Wta Tour, and while she proved that at the 2020 Australian Open by winning her maiden Grand Slam title, the American has struggled with injuries since then.
However, after attempting to return to the Top 10, where she certainly belongs, for a few months now, the 24-year-old finally started winning matches regularly, and it's yielding great result for the former major winner.
Kenin reached the 53rd place in the latest Wta Rankings , following a very successful week in San Diego, which was full of confidence and dominance . Although the American lost in the final to Barbora Krejcikova, she came to the Wta 1000 event in Guadalajara with even more confidence.
After beating Carol Zhao and...
Without a doubt, Sofia Kenin is one of the most talented players, and brutal competitors , on the Wta Tour, and while she proved that at the 2020 Australian Open by winning her maiden Grand Slam title, the American has struggled with injuries since then.
However, after attempting to return to the Top 10, where she certainly belongs, for a few months now, the 24-year-old finally started winning matches regularly, and it's yielding great result for the former major winner.
Kenin reached the 53rd place in the latest Wta Rankings , following a very successful week in San Diego, which was full of confidence and dominance . Although the American lost in the final to Barbora Krejcikova, she came to the Wta 1000 event in Guadalajara with even more confidence.
After beating Carol Zhao and...
- 9/20/2023
- Tennis Infinity
World No. 74 Leylah Fernandez admits she's pursuing online University classes and utilizing her spare time to 'learn new things'.
Fernandez is one of a number of Wta players who are enrolled in distance-learning classes at Indiana University East, thanks to a partnership between the institution and the Women's Tennis Benefits Association (Wtba), that aids women tennis players to gain baccalaureate degrees online while simultaneously competing on the Wta Tour.
Fernandez has endured a tough year in 2023, winning half of her 36 matches, and came close to exiting the Top 100. She lost in the opening of this year's US Open - a tournament in which she shot to fame just two years ago.
In a recent Q&a session on her Instagram, a fan asked about Fernadez's training routine and whether she stopped taking classes. The Canadian responded, saying it's tough balancing both sides of the spectrum, adding that she relishes learning something new every day.
Fernandez is one of a number of Wta players who are enrolled in distance-learning classes at Indiana University East, thanks to a partnership between the institution and the Women's Tennis Benefits Association (Wtba), that aids women tennis players to gain baccalaureate degrees online while simultaneously competing on the Wta Tour.
Fernandez has endured a tough year in 2023, winning half of her 36 matches, and came close to exiting the Top 100. She lost in the opening of this year's US Open - a tournament in which she shot to fame just two years ago.
In a recent Q&a session on her Instagram, a fan asked about Fernadez's training routine and whether she stopped taking classes. The Canadian responded, saying it's tough balancing both sides of the spectrum, adding that she relishes learning something new every day.
- 9/17/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Running from September 17th to 23rd, the Guadalajara Open is the penultimate Wta 1000 on the calendar, and the draw for the second edition has just been released.
The tournament came under fire following the high-profile withdrawals of 11 of the world's Top 20 stars , leaving them massively short in terms of star presence. But a plethora of stylish and talented names feature in the draw, and this is a priceless opportunity for any of the 56 women in the main draw to win a Wta 1000.
The top eight seeds in the tournament have a bye in the opening round. So top seed Ons Jabeur will learn her first opponent from the winner of the all-American clash between Lauren Davis and Alycia Parks. In the other half of the draw lies second seed Maria Sakkari . The Greek will face one of Storm Hunter or Iryna Shymanovich in her second-round match.
Switzerland's Belinda Bencic will...
The tournament came under fire following the high-profile withdrawals of 11 of the world's Top 20 stars , leaving them massively short in terms of star presence. But a plethora of stylish and talented names feature in the draw, and this is a priceless opportunity for any of the 56 women in the main draw to win a Wta 1000.
The top eight seeds in the tournament have a bye in the opening round. So top seed Ons Jabeur will learn her first opponent from the winner of the all-American clash between Lauren Davis and Alycia Parks. In the other half of the draw lies second seed Maria Sakkari . The Greek will face one of Storm Hunter or Iryna Shymanovich in her second-round match.
Switzerland's Belinda Bencic will...
- 9/16/2023
- Tennis Infinity
The second edition of the San Diego Open runs in the week after the US Open, and the draw for the event has just been released.
There have been a few changes from the initial entry list with the American pair of Coco Gauff and Madison Keys pulling out ahead of draw after the making the deep end of the 2023 US Open . Poland's Iga Swiatek, the defending champion will give the event amiss due to scheduling complications.
Gauff is due to play her first final at her home Slam, while a despondent Keys is still digesting her incomprehensible defeat to Aryna Sabalenka. But there have been notable changes in the seeds at the Wta 500 event, with those withdrawals and the inclusion of Barbora Krejcikova , a late wild card entrant.
We'll begin with the top half where the top seed Ons Jabeur will look to win her second title on US...
There have been a few changes from the initial entry list with the American pair of Coco Gauff and Madison Keys pulling out ahead of draw after the making the deep end of the 2023 US Open . Poland's Iga Swiatek, the defending champion will give the event amiss due to scheduling complications.
Gauff is due to play her first final at her home Slam, while a despondent Keys is still digesting her incomprehensible defeat to Aryna Sabalenka. But there have been notable changes in the seeds at the Wta 500 event, with those withdrawals and the inclusion of Barbora Krejcikova , a late wild card entrant.
We'll begin with the top half where the top seed Ons Jabeur will look to win her second title on US...
- 9/9/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Former US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez penned a buoyant message about the struggles tennis professionals undergo in order to become a better version of themselves.
Fernandez was knocked out of this year's US Open by 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova at the first hurdle. Fernandez stated that victory and defeat are actually the basis of sport and competition. She is still in the doubles draw where she won her opening match in partnership with Taylor Townsend.
Rather than dwell on the disappointment of her singles defeat, Fernandez shared a truly invigorating message on her Instagram account on the struggles that tennis players need to overcome. Fernandez also breaks down the tennis ritual which in many textbooks teaches you how to play the perfect shot or how increased muscle mass can help you do that.
But the Canadian goes against the grain and explains just how much of tennis is all about the mental battle.
Fernandez was knocked out of this year's US Open by 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova at the first hurdle. Fernandez stated that victory and defeat are actually the basis of sport and competition. She is still in the doubles draw where she won her opening match in partnership with Taylor Townsend.
Rather than dwell on the disappointment of her singles defeat, Fernandez shared a truly invigorating message on her Instagram account on the struggles that tennis players need to overcome. Fernandez also breaks down the tennis ritual which in many textbooks teaches you how to play the perfect shot or how increased muscle mass can help you do that.
But the Canadian goes against the grain and explains just how much of tennis is all about the mental battle.
- 9/1/2023
- Tennis Infinity
New York, Aug 29 (Ians) Last year’s finalist Ons Jabeur of Tunisia defied breathing difficulties to edge past Colombian youngster Camila Osorio 7-5, 7-6(4) to reach the women’s singles second round at the US Open on Tuesday.
The 2022 runner-up, who turned 29 on Monday, defied breathing difficulties to edge Colombian youngster Camila Osorio just about put the icing on the cake for a belated birthday celebration with a gutsy performance inside Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Jabeur sprinkled in her trademark drop shots and looping lobs, changing the direction at will, to race 4-1 ahead.
The Tunisian will next play Czech Republic teenager Linda Noskova, who is a 6-2, 6-1 winner over Madison Brengle, on Thursday.
Ekaterina Alexandrova got the better of Leylah Fernandez, the 2021 US Open women’s singles runner-up from Canada, in a first-round match in the women’s singles competition.
In a tight contest featuring some high drama, Alexandrova...
The 2022 runner-up, who turned 29 on Monday, defied breathing difficulties to edge Colombian youngster Camila Osorio just about put the icing on the cake for a belated birthday celebration with a gutsy performance inside Louis Armstrong Stadium.
Jabeur sprinkled in her trademark drop shots and looping lobs, changing the direction at will, to race 4-1 ahead.
The Tunisian will next play Czech Republic teenager Linda Noskova, who is a 6-2, 6-1 winner over Madison Brengle, on Thursday.
Ekaterina Alexandrova got the better of Leylah Fernandez, the 2021 US Open women’s singles runner-up from Canada, in a first-round match in the women’s singles competition.
In a tight contest featuring some high drama, Alexandrova...
- 8/29/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The upcoming US Open will give a chance to many players to do something good, but a couple of them, like Mirra Andreeva , stick out.
Due to various factors, the upcoming US Open promises to be an excellent event. It's the final Grand Slam of the year, and it generally features stellar fan support and significant media coverage, making it a rather unique experience on the Wta Tour.
Plenty of players will pass through the gates of Flushing Meadows, and we bring you some underdogs that might do great things in the upcoming fortnight. Although it's clear who are the top favourites , there's always a chance of major upset.
5. Leylah Fernandez
As a former finalist at this event, Leylah Fernandez has nothing but good memories of New York. Her career didn't quite go as many thought it would after the final, though she's looked pretty good lately. If she continues to play well,...
Due to various factors, the upcoming US Open promises to be an excellent event. It's the final Grand Slam of the year, and it generally features stellar fan support and significant media coverage, making it a rather unique experience on the Wta Tour.
Plenty of players will pass through the gates of Flushing Meadows, and we bring you some underdogs that might do great things in the upcoming fortnight. Although it's clear who are the top favourites , there's always a chance of major upset.
5. Leylah Fernandez
As a former finalist at this event, Leylah Fernandez has nothing but good memories of New York. Her career didn't quite go as many thought it would after the final, though she's looked pretty good lately. If she continues to play well,...
- 8/24/2023
- Tennis Infinity
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