Maria Sharapova praises teenage American star for ‘making a difference’ in BLM movement
Maria Sharapova has spoken of her admiration for teenage star Coco Gauff for ‘using her platform to make a difference.’ The 16-year-old has taken a…
WTA Tennis Players Archives: 08/2020
‘I prefer to stay in Europe’ – US Open suffer another major withdrawal to leave women’s draw in tatters
The women’s draw for the US Open has suffered another major blow with would-be top seed Simona Halep announcing she will not participate. Halep, the…
‘If Roger Federer says he can beat me, he can, but…’ – Teenage star Coco Gauff rages over gender gap claim
Coco Gauff has angrily told fans that there is no natural gender gap in tennis, and unless you’re a Roger Federer level player you aren’t…
WTA stalwart admits to getting “very bored” during lockdown as she prepares for US Open
Heather Watson admits that she got “very bored” during the coronavirus lockdown, but at least the break has enabled the 28-year-old Briton to enjoy her…
Ashleigh Barty explains decision to walk away from tennis, saying: ‘I just needed to find myself a little’
Ashleigh Barty said that feeling a ‘disconnect’ with her family was the reason she opted to walk away from tennis earlier in her career. Barty…
Serena Williams delivers ominous warning to US Open rivals, claiming lack of crowd is elevating her game
Serena Williams has delivered an ominous warning to a weakened WTA field at the US Open, saying she is finding the lack of a crowd…
‘Rejecting US Open was the right thing to do’ – Australian star has no regrets over Flushing Meadows snub
Ashleigh Barty says that withdrawing from the US Open was ‘the right thing to do’ as she couldn’t guarantee the safety of her team. The…
‘She was unbelievable’ – Serena Williams pays tribute to sister Venus after winning latest round in rivalry
Serena Williams won the latest instalment of her rivalry with Venus Williams, roaring back from a set down to clinch victory in Lexington. It was…
‘I have decided not to return to New York this year’ – US Open loses second defending champion
The US Open has lost a second defending champion with Bianca Andreescu confirming she will miss the year’s event, in part due to the coronavirus…
Ash Barty reveals ultimate career goal, admitting: ‘My dream is winning Wimbledon, without a doubt’
World number one Ash Barty has revealed her ultimate tennis grand slam dream would be to win a Wimbledon singles title. The Australian has had…
