US Open women’s semi-finals preview: Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka closing in on rematch
In spite of there being a number of question marks prior to the tournament, most would have to agree that the USTA have done an…
WTA Tennis Players Archives: 09/2020
‘I’m in so much pain, I literally can’t move’ – Former Grand Slam champion lifts lid on career-ending illness
Former Grand Slam champion and world number one Caroline Wozniacki has spoken of the ‘excruciating pain’ that ended her tennis career early. The Danish star…
‘Serena Williams is the toughest player, mentally, in the world,’ says old rival ahead of semi-final clash
Serena Williams is ‘the toughest player in the world mentally,’ says Victoria Azarenka after she booked a US Open semi-final clash against her. Azarenka was…
Ashleigh Barty withdraws from French Open and ends season: ‘Health and well-being are my priorities’
Ashleigh Barty will not defend her Australia Open crown after confirming she has withdrawn from all events in Europe this year, essentially ending her season.…
US Open live text commentary: Sakkari v S Williams, R16
Relive all of the action with our game-by-game updates from the fourth-round clash between Maria Sakkari and Serena Williams at Flushing Meadows. **This page will…
Novak Djokovic reaches out to Serena Williams and Sloane Stephens for Players’ Association roles
Novak Djokovic says he has reached out to Serena Williams and Sloane Stephens as he aims to bring women into the newly-formed Players Association. Djokovic…
Naomi Osaka admits hamstring injury ‘could be better’ after she progressed into US Open third round
Naomi Osaka has admitted that her injured hamstring is bothering her, but she is determined to battle her way through it at the US Open.…
‘I still believe I can win a Grand Slam,’ says Jo Konta after crashing out of the US Open in round two
Jo Konta says she still thinks she can win a Grand Slam despite collapsing to defeat against Sorona Cirstea at the US Open. The ninth…
Maria Sharapova was a model of dedication but will that drugs ban colour history’s view of her?
Whether she was making her latest fashion statement or thumping tennis balls, Maria Sharapova was a model of dedication throughout her playing career. But, as…
‘US Open conditions are atrocious – we are living a nightmare here,’ says fuming WTA star
Kristina Mladenovic says players are ‘living a nightmare’ at the US Open due to ‘atrocious’ conditions inside the bio-secure bubble. The world number 44 crashed…
