‘No one will be prouder than me when I compete for Japan in the Olympics’, says Naomi Osaka
World No. 2 Naomi Osaka has spoken of the pride she will feel when representing Japan at the Olympic Games in Tokyo this summer. The…
WTA Tennis Players Archives: 04/2021
‘It’s a pretty selfish decision. The calendar is going to suffer’, says Alize Cornet on Roland Garros postponement
Alize Cornet has criticised the decision to postpone Roland Garros by a week because of the impact it will have on the tennis calendar. It…
Roland Garros delay ‘fully supported’ within tennis, says Wimbledon officials
Wimbledon officials have said they were consulted about postponing Roland Garros for a week, and they completely back the decision. With France currently in lockdown…
Victoria Azarenka says “being a mum doesn’t win tennis matches for me” as she opens up on parenting on tour
Victoria Azarenka is proud to have enjoyed renewed success in her career while bringing up her son but hopes that people see her as more…
Roland Garros deny inequality allegations: ‘Women and men enjoy equal footing’
Roland Garros have moved to quieten a growing gender inequality storm by confirming women’s matches can be played in evening sessions. French news outlet RMC…
‘I felt like I was crazy,’ says WTA player after umpire miscalls strange game
Astra Sharma was confused when the umpire called a game for her opponent when Sharma led. It was at a WTA 250 tournament in Bogota,…
French Open invites controversy with ‘men only’ night sessions
The French Open will follow the Australian Open and US Open by introducing daily night sessions but reportedly with the caveat that only men’s draw…
‘I don’t stay in dark spaces anymore’, says Garbine Muguruza on dealing with losses
Two-time major champion Garbine Muguruza said she has learned how to deal with defeats better after her strong start to 2021. The 27-year-old was beaten…
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic all on official Madrid entry list
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic are all on the official entry list for the Madrid Masters, the tournament have confirmed. Although entry lists…
‘Pressure of Australian Open title defence got to me,’ admits Sofia Kenin
Sofia Kenin says the pressure of defending her Australian Open title ‘got to her’ and it’s something she must improve. The American went into the…
