Tag: WTA

Sharapova claims underdog status against Wozniacki

MELBOURNE: Maria Sharapova has declared herself the underdog in her blockbuster third round clash with Australian Open defending champion Caroline Wozniacki, despite having five...

Osaka becomes third player to secure WTA Finals berth

SINGAPORE: US Open champion Naomi Osaka has become the third player to secure a berth at the season-ending WTA Finals later this month after...

Weeping Murray wins marathon, rips ATP event for 3:00 am finish

WASHINGTON: A tearful Andy Murray advanced to the ATP Washington Open quarter-finals in a three-hour marathon ending at 3:00 am Friday, then ripped organizers for...

Venus reaches San Jose quarter-finals, Keys withdraws

SAN JOSE: Seven-time Grand Slam winner Venus Williams held off Britain's Heather Watson 6-4, 4-6, 6-0 on Thursday to reach the quarter-finals of the WTA...

Blake urges tennis chiefs to rethink after Serena draw

KEY BISCAYNE: Miami Open tournament director James Blake on Monday urged tennis chiefs to rethink seeding rules after Serena Williams was handed a tough...

Serena Williams wins in post-childbirth comeback at WTA

INDIAN WELLS: Serena Williams shook off the rust from a 15-month layoff due to pregnancy to win her opening match at the WTA Indian...

Former Wimbledon champion Jana Novotna dies aged 49

Czech Republic: Czech Republic born former Wimbledon singles champion Jana Novotna has died at the age of 49. The shocking news was confirmed by the...