‘I wanted to try for 2 years’ reveals Kim Clijsters on Covid-thwarted plans
Kim Clijsters explained how what seemed a reasonable plan for a second career comeback was drastically altered by the pandemic. The four-time Slam champion came…
WTA Tennis Players Archives: 10/2021
‘Have the right people around you’ Iga Swiatek advises Emma Raducanu
Like Emma Raducanu, Iga Swiatek enjoyed her first Slam triumph as a teen, stating that the right support is vital to adjusting quickly. The Polish…
Maria Sakkari would be ‘crazy and stupid’ to deny WTA Finals excitement
Maria Sakkari is on the verge of becoming the first Greek player to ever qualify for the elite season-ending WTA event. The star has had…
‘It’s not going to be a smooth ride,’ insists Kim Clijsters following fifth consecutive defeat
Kim Clijsters suffered an opening round defeat to Katerina Siniakova at Indian Wells, but accepted she didn’t expect a ‘smooth ride’ in her latest comeback.…
Iga Swiatek ‘pretty happy to still have energy and motivation’ to qualify for WTA Finals
Iga Swiatek will start her Indian Wells campaign on Friday with crucial WTA Race rankings points in mind. Ahead of the tournament starting in America,…
‘I am hungry for more,’ insists Emma Raducanu after winning US Open title
Emma Raducanu insists she is ‘hungry for more’ and that she will not ‘cling on’ to her US Open victory as she gears up to…
Felix Auger-Aliassime ‘inspired’ by Emma Raducanu after US Open heroics
Felix Auger-Aliassime admits he was ‘inspired’ by Emma Raducanu after her US Open triumph and believes it is as impressive as Daniil Medvedev’s victory. The…
‘It’s something special’ – star ready for maiden WTA Finals appearance
One of the frontrunners on the WTA tour is excited to make her debut at the season-ending event as we draw closer to the culmination…
‘I’ve achieved my goals’ asserts Iga Swiatek on year since Slam triumph
Iga Swiatek claimed her maiden Slam title at Roland Garros a year ago and is satisfied with her success on the WTA tour since the…
Lack of competition for Emma Raducanu during pandemic aided her rise, says Andy Murray
Andy Murray believes the Covid-19 lockdowns may have benefitted the game of Emma Raducanu and aided her stunning breakthrough. The 18-year-old shocked the tennis world…
