Serena Williams slams New York Times for mistakenly using image of Venus in mix-up debacle
Serena Williams lambasted The New York Times for erroneously using a picture of sister Venus Williams in her place and urged the publication to “do…
WTA Tennis Players Archives: 03/2022
WTA confirms first title sponsor in 10 years thanks to firm China and Peng Shuai stance
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) have agreed a multi year sponsorship deal with Massachusetts based company Hologic. It is the first title sponsor for the…
‘Devastated’ Victoria Azarenka calls for ‘peace and end to war’
Former World number one Victoria Azarenka has spoken out against the war between Russia and Ukraine saying she is ‘devastated’ by the actions in Eastern…
‘Tournament was pretty hard for me physically’ – Iga Swiatek just wants to ‘chill out’ following trophy run
Last week, Iga Swiatek won her first title of 2022 as she beat Anett Kontaveit in straight sets to win the Qatar Open. The new…
Andy Murray and Sofia Kenin given Indian Wells Masters wild card entries
Andy Murray and Sofia Kenin have both received wild card entries to next month’s Indian Wells Masters. As three-time Grand Slam champion Murray works his…
‘I’m on a mission for Ukraine’ – Elina Svitolina ‘sad but focused’ in Monterrey
In a symbolic moment at the Monterrey Open Elina Svitolina overcame Russian player Anastasia Potapova to advance to the second round and continue her stand…
‘An unacceptable act of aggression’ – Tennis governing bodies, including ATP and WTA, take action in response to Russian invasion
The governing bodies of tennis, including the ATP and WTA, put out a joint statement yesterday addressing the Russian invasion of Ukraine and outlining repercussions…
Grand Slam legend urges WTA and ATP to accept Elina Svitolina’s ultimatum
Mats Wilander believes the WTA and ATP should accept Elina Svitolina requesting neutrality for Russian and Belarusian players as it’s a ‘fair and temporary’ solution.…
‘I am in complete fear’ – Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova condemns Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russian Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova has joined calls to “stop the war” between Russia and Ukraine and fears for the effect the current climate will have on…
Miami Open announces return of defending champion Ashleigh Barty
World number one Ashleigh Barty will look to add a third Miami Open to her growing list of titles when she competes at the WTA…
