The world’s greatest tennis players are headed to the quarterfinals at the 2024 BNP Paribas Open.
Also known as the Indian Wells Open, the event brings the 50th annual men’s Atp Tour Masters 1000 and the 35th annual women’s Wta 1000 tournaments to the desert. The games culminate on March 17 and are being broadcast on the Tennis Channel.
At a glance: How to watch the 2024 Indian Wells Open
When March 6-17 Watch on cable Tennis Channel, T2, Tc Plus Stream online DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
Today’s women’s singles quarterfinals games bring Anastasia Potapova vs. Marta Kostyuk (Court 1 at 11 a.m. Pt/2 p.m. Et), Iga Swiatek vs. Caroline Wozniacki (Court 1 at 12:15 p.m. Pt/3:15 p.m. Et), Coco Gauff vs. Yuan Yue in their first meeting (Court 2 at 3 p.m. Pt/6 p.m. Et) and Maria Sakkari vs. Emma Navarro (Court 2 at 6 p.m.
Also known as the Indian Wells Open, the event brings the 50th annual men’s Atp Tour Masters 1000 and the 35th annual women’s Wta 1000 tournaments to the desert. The games culminate on March 17 and are being broadcast on the Tennis Channel.
At a glance: How to watch the 2024 Indian Wells Open
When March 6-17 Watch on cable Tennis Channel, T2, Tc Plus Stream online DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
Today’s women’s singles quarterfinals games bring Anastasia Potapova vs. Marta Kostyuk (Court 1 at 11 a.m. Pt/2 p.m. Et), Iga Swiatek vs. Caroline Wozniacki (Court 1 at 12:15 p.m. Pt/3:15 p.m. Et), Coco Gauff vs. Yuan Yue in their first meeting (Court 2 at 3 p.m. Pt/6 p.m. Et) and Maria Sakkari vs. Emma Navarro (Court 2 at 6 p.m.
- 3/14/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
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Jennifer Brady's physical struggles have continued, with the American having to pull out of the 2024 Australian Open.
Brady had been one of many comeback players set to play in Melbourne. This includes two-time champion Naomi Osaka, whose first tournament was in Brisbane, where she lost in the second round to Karolina Pliskova.
The Australian Open was the scene of Brady's best career achievement to date. It was the American who played Osaka in the 2021 final at the first Grand Slam of the year. She lost, but her run was still a memorable one.
Unfortunately, things became more difficult for Brady after that. She sustained a knee injury against Jelena Ostapenko at the Cincinnati Masters. It was a serious problem, and it kept her away from the sport for two years.
The 28-year-old did not return until the 2023 Washington Open. Her level was surprisingly strong after such a long time out.
Brady had been one of many comeback players set to play in Melbourne. This includes two-time champion Naomi Osaka, whose first tournament was in Brisbane, where she lost in the second round to Karolina Pliskova.
The Australian Open was the scene of Brady's best career achievement to date. It was the American who played Osaka in the 2021 final at the first Grand Slam of the year. She lost, but her run was still a memorable one.
Unfortunately, things became more difficult for Brady after that. She sustained a knee injury against Jelena Ostapenko at the Cincinnati Masters. It was a serious problem, and it kept her away from the sport for two years.
The 28-year-old did not return until the 2023 Washington Open. Her level was surprisingly strong after such a long time out.
- 1/6/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
Besides competing at the Asb Classic, Elina Svitolina had been contemplating getting a new tattoo and felt there was no better place to get it than in Auckland.
Svitolina, who is the second seed at the tournament, has had to dig deep to reach the semifinal stage of the Wta 250 event in New Zealand. The Ukrainian star had been out of action since a third-round defeat to Jessica Pegula at last year's US Open.
Returning in the opening week, she was bound to have rust-related issues, but far from it. Svitolina has played some fantastic tennis this week and is on course to set up an enticing final showdown against top seed Coco Gauff.
Having downed Caroline Wozniacki in the opening round in an exciting battle of mothers, Svitolina produced a come-from-behind victory over Emma Raducanu. The World No. 25 made light work of Marie Bouzkova in a surprisingly one-sided quarterfinal.
Svitolina, who is the second seed at the tournament, has had to dig deep to reach the semifinal stage of the Wta 250 event in New Zealand. The Ukrainian star had been out of action since a third-round defeat to Jessica Pegula at last year's US Open.
Returning in the opening week, she was bound to have rust-related issues, but far from it. Svitolina has played some fantastic tennis this week and is on course to set up an enticing final showdown against top seed Coco Gauff.
Having downed Caroline Wozniacki in the opening round in an exciting battle of mothers, Svitolina produced a come-from-behind victory over Emma Raducanu. The World No. 25 made light work of Marie Bouzkova in a surprisingly one-sided quarterfinal.
- 1/5/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
Quarterfinal action at the Wta Brisbane International will witness a clash of teenagers when Czech Linda Noskova faces Russia's Mirra Andreeva.
This intriguing matchup is the first all-teenage clash at a Wta 500 level even or higher since the 2009 US Open when 19-year-old Caroline Wozniacki played 17-year-old American player Melanie Oudin, incidentally, also in the quarterfinal.
The age gap between Noskova and Andreeva is not too dissimilar from the last time two teenagers clashed at such a higher-level tournament. The Czech, like Wozniacki in 2009, is 19 and richly talented. But no Wta player has fast-tracked their progress into the limelight in the past year, quite like Mirra Andreeva.
The young Russian is 16 and was playing in junior tournaments at this time last year. But when you are good enough, you are old enough, and Andreeva has graduated a lot sooner than most of her contemporaries of the same age.
As the youngest...
This intriguing matchup is the first all-teenage clash at a Wta 500 level even or higher since the 2009 US Open when 19-year-old Caroline Wozniacki played 17-year-old American player Melanie Oudin, incidentally, also in the quarterfinal.
The age gap between Noskova and Andreeva is not too dissimilar from the last time two teenagers clashed at such a higher-level tournament. The Czech, like Wozniacki in 2009, is 19 and richly talented. But no Wta player has fast-tracked their progress into the limelight in the past year, quite like Mirra Andreeva.
The young Russian is 16 and was playing in junior tournaments at this time last year. But when you are good enough, you are old enough, and Andreeva has graduated a lot sooner than most of her contemporaries of the same age.
As the youngest...
- 1/5/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
Emma Raducanu will be certainly disappointed by her second-round loss at the 2024 Asb Classic in Auckland to Elina Svitolina, as the match could have ended differently.
In her first match after eight months, the British player showed why she's regarded as one of the most talented players on the Wta Tour. She overcame Elena-Gabriela Ruse despite the spirited effort from her opponent, but the second match was always going to be even more challenging.
Svitolina is a former world no. 3, and in 2023, she was voted the Comeback Player of the Year, after some sensational results following her break from tennis because of pregnancy.
The Ukrainian overcame former world no. 1, Caroline Wozniacki in the first round, and she wanted to beat back-to-back Grand Slam champions, something that is not a norm in the first two rounds of a Wta 250 tournament.
But Raducanu had a sensational start into the match. She was solid in every aspect,...
In her first match after eight months, the British player showed why she's regarded as one of the most talented players on the Wta Tour. She overcame Elena-Gabriela Ruse despite the spirited effort from her opponent, but the second match was always going to be even more challenging.
Svitolina is a former world no. 3, and in 2023, she was voted the Comeback Player of the Year, after some sensational results following her break from tennis because of pregnancy.
The Ukrainian overcame former world no. 1, Caroline Wozniacki in the first round, and she wanted to beat back-to-back Grand Slam champions, something that is not a norm in the first two rounds of a Wta 250 tournament.
But Raducanu had a sensational start into the match. She was solid in every aspect,...
- 1/4/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
Emma Raducanu is back to tennis, and her second match at the 2024 Asb Classic in Auckland will be a very tricky one against Elina Svitolina.
Very few players impressed as much as Elina Svitolina did last year, as the Ukrainian played some amazing tennis. Nobody really expected much from her upon return, but she did really well, especially at Grand Slams.
The first match in 2024 was a solid win over Caroline Wozniacki, so she'll clearly still 'got it'. When it comes to Raducanu, well, we all know what happened. She underwent triple surgery and spent the rest of the year building herself up to return to the sport.
It officially happened recently, and she won that match, though it was a close one.
Head-to-head:
Raducanu and Svitolina have never played before, so this will be their first time meeting. Stylistically, Svitolina could give Raducanu plenty of trouble due to the...
Very few players impressed as much as Elina Svitolina did last year, as the Ukrainian played some amazing tennis. Nobody really expected much from her upon return, but she did really well, especially at Grand Slams.
The first match in 2024 was a solid win over Caroline Wozniacki, so she'll clearly still 'got it'. When it comes to Raducanu, well, we all know what happened. She underwent triple surgery and spent the rest of the year building herself up to return to the sport.
It officially happened recently, and she won that match, though it was a close one.
Head-to-head:
Raducanu and Svitolina have never played before, so this will be their first time meeting. Stylistically, Svitolina could give Raducanu plenty of trouble due to the...
- 1/2/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
Emma Raducanu has expressed her relief at getting back onto the court after the British player marked her eight-month injury layoff with a victory at the 2024 Asb Classic.
Raducanu eventually won a hard-fought first-round clash in Auckland against her Romanian opponent, Elena-Gabriela Ruse, in three sets. The former US champion led by one set before Ruse hit back in the second, and Raducanu recovered to win the final set 7-5.
It was an important moment for the 21-year-old following a 2023 season disrupted by a dip in form, injuries and surgeries on her wrists and ankles.
In her post-match interview on court, Raducanu was visibly relieved to just be back on the court, let alone to make a winning start to her 2024 campaign, and she explained how important being back out on the court was to her at the Asb Classic.
"It’s difficult after having such a long hiatus. I...
Raducanu eventually won a hard-fought first-round clash in Auckland against her Romanian opponent, Elena-Gabriela Ruse, in three sets. The former US champion led by one set before Ruse hit back in the second, and Raducanu recovered to win the final set 7-5.
It was an important moment for the 21-year-old following a 2023 season disrupted by a dip in form, injuries and surgeries on her wrists and ankles.
In her post-match interview on court, Raducanu was visibly relieved to just be back on the court, let alone to make a winning start to her 2024 campaign, and she explained how important being back out on the court was to her at the Asb Classic.
"It’s difficult after having such a long hiatus. I...
- 1/2/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
Mothers Elina Svitolina and Caroline Wozniacki met at the 2024 Asb Classic in Auckland, and it could have been a winning start to the new Wta season only for one.
It's not often that mothers get to meet in a match on the Wta Tour, as there are not so many currently, but recently, the trend has changed, and more and more mothers are returning to the sport after their pregnancy.
The two are prime examples, but it's important not to forget the likes of Victoria Azarenka, who was one of the first mothers in recent history to return to tennis. Now, another player made a comeback as mother, when Naomi Osaka won her first match back.
Soon, the mother's club on the women's Tour will likely be joined by Petra Kvitova, who announced her pregnancy on January 1st, 2024. But another mother returned to the sport just recently, as Caroline Wozniacki made a surprising return.
It's not often that mothers get to meet in a match on the Wta Tour, as there are not so many currently, but recently, the trend has changed, and more and more mothers are returning to the sport after their pregnancy.
The two are prime examples, but it's important not to forget the likes of Victoria Azarenka, who was one of the first mothers in recent history to return to tennis. Now, another player made a comeback as mother, when Naomi Osaka won her first match back.
Soon, the mother's club on the women's Tour will likely be joined by Petra Kvitova, who announced her pregnancy on January 1st, 2024. But another mother returned to the sport just recently, as Caroline Wozniacki made a surprising return.
- 1/2/2024
- Tennis-Infinity
For a very long time, many people assumed that mothers couldn't be competitive on the Wta Tour, but lately, we've seen that's far from the truth.
Victoria Azarenka was one of the first ones to dispel those claims because she became a mother fairly early in her career and then returned. She not only returned but she returned and played really well.
It wasn't something people were used to. Then we saw some other players do it as well, and now it's basically standard practice. People don't even blink anymore when a player becomes a mother and returns to play really well.
It's something Andy Murray praised this year, admitting that it's a great example for other players. Players don't have to push it back and wait until retirement, as they can actually return to their peak tennis.
Pregnancy is far more impactful on women for obvious reasons, so a...
Victoria Azarenka was one of the first ones to dispel those claims because she became a mother fairly early in her career and then returned. She not only returned but she returned and played really well.
It wasn't something people were used to. Then we saw some other players do it as well, and now it's basically standard practice. People don't even blink anymore when a player becomes a mother and returns to play really well.
It's something Andy Murray praised this year, admitting that it's a great example for other players. Players don't have to push it back and wait until retirement, as they can actually return to their peak tennis.
Pregnancy is far more impactful on women for obvious reasons, so a...
- 12/31/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The 2024 Asb Classic in Auckland is the first Wta 250 event of the season, and it promises to showcase some fantastic matches, given the wealth of talent in the draw.
USA's Coco Gauff will look to light up the new season in style. But she faces direct competition from some very interesting names who will add depth and the possibility of causing a major upset in the tournament.
This article will serve as a TV guide to equip you with all the information you require to watch the action from Auckland on mobile, Smart TV, laptop, or tablet.
When Does The 2024 Asb Classic Start?
Main draw action at the 2024 Asb Classic in Auckland will run from January 1st till 7th. The tournament will be held on outdoor hard courts at the Asb Tennis Centre - one of the oldest tennis facilities in the world.
Who Is Playing The 2024 Asb Classic?
Nine...
USA's Coco Gauff will look to light up the new season in style. But she faces direct competition from some very interesting names who will add depth and the possibility of causing a major upset in the tournament.
This article will serve as a TV guide to equip you with all the information you require to watch the action from Auckland on mobile, Smart TV, laptop, or tablet.
When Does The 2024 Asb Classic Start?
Main draw action at the 2024 Asb Classic in Auckland will run from January 1st till 7th. The tournament will be held on outdoor hard courts at the Asb Tennis Centre - one of the oldest tennis facilities in the world.
Who Is Playing The 2024 Asb Classic?
Nine...
- 12/31/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Caroline Wozniacki and Elina Svitolina will be the main stars at the 2024 Asb Classic in Auckland, and they will meet already in the first round of the Wta 250 tournament.
The Asb Classic in Auckland is the only top-tier tennis tournament to be held in New Zealand, and this year's draw in the women's tournament has thrown up the most exciting curtain-raiser to an event in the opening week of the new season.
In her second coming as a tennis player, Caroline Wozniacki will face Elina Svitolina, the number two seed in Auckland. The match is slated to appear on Tuesday's Order of Play. One of their most endearing similarities is that they are two returning mothers.
Wozniacki memorably retired from professional tennis back in 2020 before taking a U-turn on that decision. She announced her shocking return to the tour last summer, playing in three tournaments during the US swing and performing admirably.
The Asb Classic in Auckland is the only top-tier tennis tournament to be held in New Zealand, and this year's draw in the women's tournament has thrown up the most exciting curtain-raiser to an event in the opening week of the new season.
In her second coming as a tennis player, Caroline Wozniacki will face Elina Svitolina, the number two seed in Auckland. The match is slated to appear on Tuesday's Order of Play. One of their most endearing similarities is that they are two returning mothers.
Wozniacki memorably retired from professional tennis back in 2020 before taking a U-turn on that decision. She announced her shocking return to the tour last summer, playing in three tournaments during the US swing and performing admirably.
- 12/31/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The Asb Classic in Auckland is the only Tour-level tournament in New Zealand, and it has been staged there since 1956, before the Open Era.
In 2024, the Wta tournament in New Zealand’s North Island will mark its 37th edition as a fully-fledged Tour-level event with a prize money pot nearing pre-pandemic levels. The 32-player singles field will compete to earn a huge share of the $267,082 in prize money.
There is so much depth in talent and experience, with teenagers and veterans set to headline this Wta 250 event in a vibrant city in the opening week. Coco Gauff is returning to defend her crown and has learned the identity of her first-round opponent in the recently-released draw.
A first-round duel pitting former finalist Caroline Wozniacki against Elina Svitolina in a battle between two Wta mothers. Young guns like Linda Fruhvirtova, Xiyu Wang, Amanda Anisimova, and Emma Raducanu will look to pull...
In 2024, the Wta tournament in New Zealand’s North Island will mark its 37th edition as a fully-fledged Tour-level event with a prize money pot nearing pre-pandemic levels. The 32-player singles field will compete to earn a huge share of the $267,082 in prize money.
There is so much depth in talent and experience, with teenagers and veterans set to headline this Wta 250 event in a vibrant city in the opening week. Coco Gauff is returning to defend her crown and has learned the identity of her first-round opponent in the recently-released draw.
A first-round duel pitting former finalist Caroline Wozniacki against Elina Svitolina in a battle between two Wta mothers. Young guns like Linda Fruhvirtova, Xiyu Wang, Amanda Anisimova, and Emma Raducanu will look to pull...
- 12/30/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The draw of the first Wta 250 event was released with a lot of attention centered around Emma Raducanu's first-round match at the Asb Classic in Auckland.
The British tennis sensation is fit and raring to go again after accepting a wild card into the 32-woman field in New Zealand. Raducanu infamously injured her ankle during her last appearance at the tournament in 2023, when most outdoor matches were unplayable due to rain.
Instead, the tournament arranged for makeshift indoor hard courts to complete the schedule. In one of those matches, Raducanu picked up a costly injury that ruled her out for the entire second half of the campaign, and she had to undergo surgery.
But even after berating the tournament organizers, Raducanu has let bygones be bygones and is eager to make her tennis comeback in Auckland. She is set to play her first match since mid-April when Jelena Ostapenko...
The British tennis sensation is fit and raring to go again after accepting a wild card into the 32-woman field in New Zealand. Raducanu infamously injured her ankle during her last appearance at the tournament in 2023, when most outdoor matches were unplayable due to rain.
Instead, the tournament arranged for makeshift indoor hard courts to complete the schedule. In one of those matches, Raducanu picked up a costly injury that ruled her out for the entire second half of the campaign, and she had to undergo surgery.
But even after berating the tournament organizers, Raducanu has let bygones be bygones and is eager to make her tennis comeback in Auckland. She is set to play her first match since mid-April when Jelena Ostapenko...
- 12/30/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The 2024 Asb Classic in Auckland is the first Wta 250 event of the brand-new season, featuring a stack of top-class talent.
The draw for the 37th edition of the women's tournament has been released, and it has thrown up some exciting matches as early as the opening round. Main draw action will begin on New Year's Day and run till January 7, 2024.
In the top half of the draw, we locate the defending champion and outright favorite to reign at this Wta 250 tournament. American women have excelled playing this event. Five of the past seven champions have come from the United States.
The top seed, Coco Gauff, will look to complete a first successful title defense since Julia Goerges back in 2019. She begins her campaign against fellow American Claire Liu. On paper, the 19-year-old has a relatively comfortable draw.
Her biggest danger in the top half is seventh seed Petra Martic, whom...
The draw for the 37th edition of the women's tournament has been released, and it has thrown up some exciting matches as early as the opening round. Main draw action will begin on New Year's Day and run till January 7, 2024.
In the top half of the draw, we locate the defending champion and outright favorite to reign at this Wta 250 tournament. American women have excelled playing this event. Five of the past seven champions have come from the United States.
The top seed, Coco Gauff, will look to complete a first successful title defense since Julia Goerges back in 2019. She begins her campaign against fellow American Claire Liu. On paper, the 19-year-old has a relatively comfortable draw.
Her biggest danger in the top half is seventh seed Petra Martic, whom...
- 12/30/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Naomi Osaka's return is upon us, and former Wta player Barbara Schett previewed what we might see from the former number one.
The return of Naomi Osaka is probably the most exciting storyline in tennis. It's been a long time since we saw her play, and her ability with the racket makes it so exciting.
We don't know what's going to happen, but very few players were ever as dominant as Osaka was Down Under over the years. Former player Barbara Schett spoke to Eurosport about what we might expect from Osaka on her comeback.
She thinks it will likely go better than that of Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber because she's younger and generally has more of an aggressive game.
Caroline Wozniacki and Angie Kerber, they're a little bit more defensive. They do like to play with the pace of the opponent, but they don't have those killer shots like Naomi Osaka.
The return of Naomi Osaka is probably the most exciting storyline in tennis. It's been a long time since we saw her play, and her ability with the racket makes it so exciting.
We don't know what's going to happen, but very few players were ever as dominant as Osaka was Down Under over the years. Former player Barbara Schett spoke to Eurosport about what we might expect from Osaka on her comeback.
She thinks it will likely go better than that of Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber because she's younger and generally has more of an aggressive game.
Caroline Wozniacki and Angie Kerber, they're a little bit more defensive. They do like to play with the pace of the opponent, but they don't have those killer shots like Naomi Osaka.
- 12/26/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Tennis fans can now begin the count for the first Grand Slam tournament of the upcoming season, which is set to commence at the Australian Open.
There is intrigue and uncertainty regarding several returning Wta stars, including former champions Naomi Oska and Angelique Kerber, who will rejoin the tour after taking a maternity break.
The 2024 Australian Open entry list has officially been released, and it is now time to look ahead at the potential first-round matches that could come to fruition at next month's tournament.
5. Angelique Kerber vs Caroline Wozniacki
Two veterans and returning mothers who have done it all. Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki will lead the charge of four former champions making their tennis return at the 2024 Australian Open.
Wozniacki has been granted a wild card (six months after coming out of retirement), while Kerber rejoins the tour from maternity leave and will use a Special Ranking. That...
There is intrigue and uncertainty regarding several returning Wta stars, including former champions Naomi Oska and Angelique Kerber, who will rejoin the tour after taking a maternity break.
The 2024 Australian Open entry list has officially been released, and it is now time to look ahead at the potential first-round matches that could come to fruition at next month's tournament.
5. Angelique Kerber vs Caroline Wozniacki
Two veterans and returning mothers who have done it all. Angelique Kerber and Caroline Wozniacki will lead the charge of four former champions making their tennis return at the 2024 Australian Open.
Wozniacki has been granted a wild card (six months after coming out of retirement), while Kerber rejoins the tour from maternity leave and will use a Special Ranking. That...
- 12/24/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Caroline Wozniacki and Eugenie Bouchard are slated to officially face each other on the opening weekend to kick off the Dallas Open, an Atp-only event.
For the second year in a row, two Wta players will herald the start of Tour-level tennis in Dallas, Texas. Last year, Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens were brought in as replacements for Venus Williams and Danielle Collins and played an exhibition match dubbed the Women's Tennis Classic.
The tournament organizers have already planned next year's edition by inviting former Wta No. 1 Wozniacki, who is set to resume her comeback from retirement in January, and 2014 Wimbledon finalist Bouchard to entertain a vibrant American crowd.
Bouchard's long-term future as a tennis pro remains in doubt, having committed to play pickleball in 2024 and even announcing her first official tournament playing the paddle sport.
As most of her peers on the tennis circuit pack their bags for the long trip to Australia,...
For the second year in a row, two Wta players will herald the start of Tour-level tennis in Dallas, Texas. Last year, Madison Keys and Sloane Stephens were brought in as replacements for Venus Williams and Danielle Collins and played an exhibition match dubbed the Women's Tennis Classic.
The tournament organizers have already planned next year's edition by inviting former Wta No. 1 Wozniacki, who is set to resume her comeback from retirement in January, and 2014 Wimbledon finalist Bouchard to entertain a vibrant American crowd.
Bouchard's long-term future as a tennis pro remains in doubt, having committed to play pickleball in 2024 and even announcing her first official tournament playing the paddle sport.
As most of her peers on the tennis circuit pack their bags for the long trip to Australia,...
- 12/16/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Aryna Sabalenka was named the women's Itf World Champion for the 2023 season, but some fans were surprised that it wasn't world no. 1 on the Wta Tour, Iga Swiatek.
The 25-year-old had the best season of her career, and she was recognized for her efforts. However, the question is obvious, why was Sabalenka named the women's Itf World Champion if she didn't finish the year as world no. 1?
The first important fact to mention is that the year-end world no. 1 does not receive the Itf World Champion award every time. In the world of tennis, the Women's Tennis Association (Wta), or Association of Tennis Professionals (Atp), takes care of the tournaments from the 1000 to 250 category.
However, it's another governing body, the International Tennis Federation (Itf), that takes care of the Grand Slam tournaments, meaning those are important when it comes to their awards, and that was a factor this year.
While Sabalenka won one major,...
The 25-year-old had the best season of her career, and she was recognized for her efforts. However, the question is obvious, why was Sabalenka named the women's Itf World Champion if she didn't finish the year as world no. 1?
The first important fact to mention is that the year-end world no. 1 does not receive the Itf World Champion award every time. In the world of tennis, the Women's Tennis Association (Wta), or Association of Tennis Professionals (Atp), takes care of the tournaments from the 1000 to 250 category.
However, it's another governing body, the International Tennis Federation (Itf), that takes care of the Grand Slam tournaments, meaning those are important when it comes to their awards, and that was a factor this year.
While Sabalenka won one major,...
- 12/15/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Dubbed the "Happy Slam," there is a good reason to flash a smile as we inch closer to the 2024 Australian Open, which will have a historic Sunday start next season.
Several big names will mark their return to competition either from injury or a leave of absence in the opening week of January, playing a warm-up tournament in preparation for the year's first Grand Slam.
On that note, let us list the four former champions braced to make a comeback in Australia’s biggest sporting bonanza next year, and unsurprisingly, these players might still possess the knack to go all the way again.
Rafael Nadal
Undoubtedly, the biggest name on the list is 22-time major champion Rafael Nadal. The Spanish lefty hadn’t played since the corresponding tournament in 2023 when he sadly succumbed to a career-threatening hip injury that proved a lot more serious than on first look.
Nadal was...
Several big names will mark their return to competition either from injury or a leave of absence in the opening week of January, playing a warm-up tournament in preparation for the year's first Grand Slam.
On that note, let us list the four former champions braced to make a comeback in Australia’s biggest sporting bonanza next year, and unsurprisingly, these players might still possess the knack to go all the way again.
Rafael Nadal
Undoubtedly, the biggest name on the list is 22-time major champion Rafael Nadal. The Spanish lefty hadn’t played since the corresponding tournament in 2023 when he sadly succumbed to a career-threatening hip injury that proved a lot more serious than on first look.
Nadal was...
- 12/8/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Amanda Anisimova has been granted a wild card to play at the 2024 Asb Classic in Auckland, marking her first official Wta tournament in eight months.
Anismova, 22, took an indefinite break from tennis in April 2023, following four straight defeats culminating with a first-round exit at the Madrid Open. Defeat to Arantxa Rus in the Spanish capital effectively ended her season, and she did not give details of her return date.
The young American cited concerns about her mental health and struggles with burnout. In her shocking announcement last season, the 22-year-old explained that being at tennis tournaments had become "unbearable" and that she would prioritize her mental well-being.
Anisimova's career at the top level has been bittersweet. The former US Open junior champion scored some impressive wins in her teenage years and was one of the brightest young prospects on tour when she broke the Wta's Top 100 after turning 17.
But the loss of her father,...
Anismova, 22, took an indefinite break from tennis in April 2023, following four straight defeats culminating with a first-round exit at the Madrid Open. Defeat to Arantxa Rus in the Spanish capital effectively ended her season, and she did not give details of her return date.
The young American cited concerns about her mental health and struggles with burnout. In her shocking announcement last season, the 22-year-old explained that being at tennis tournaments had become "unbearable" and that she would prioritize her mental well-being.
Anisimova's career at the top level has been bittersweet. The former US Open junior champion scored some impressive wins in her teenage years and was one of the brightest young prospects on tour when she broke the Wta's Top 100 after turning 17.
But the loss of her father,...
- 12/8/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Tennis returns to New Zealand in the opening week of the 2024 Wta season as the Asb Classic pools together one of the most competitive fields for a 250 tournament.
The Asb Classic is played on outdoor hard courts at the Asb Tennis Centre - one of the country's oldest tennis facilities - and will serve as a preliminary tournament for the stars of the women's tour before they head to Melbourne for the Australian Open.
A 32-player singles field will fly to Auckland, with main draw action set to begin on New Year's Day and running till January 7, 2024. The attention in the first week of the tennis calendar will be diverted to more prestigious events like the United Cup and Brisbane.
However, there is no shortage of star presence in the field in Auckland, judging by the entry list released by the tournament. The reigning champion, Coco Gauff, is returning to...
The Asb Classic is played on outdoor hard courts at the Asb Tennis Centre - one of the country's oldest tennis facilities - and will serve as a preliminary tournament for the stars of the women's tour before they head to Melbourne for the Australian Open.
A 32-player singles field will fly to Auckland, with main draw action set to begin on New Year's Day and running till January 7, 2024. The attention in the first week of the tennis calendar will be diverted to more prestigious events like the United Cup and Brisbane.
However, there is no shortage of star presence in the field in Auckland, judging by the entry list released by the tournament. The reigning champion, Coco Gauff, is returning to...
- 12/7/2023
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Emma Raducanu's much-anticipated return to tennis will happen in the opening week of January, when she will play the 2024 Auckland Open in New Zealand.
Raducanu's comeback has been a story of intense speculation in recent weeks, but she has accepted a wild card at the 2024 Asb Classic, which will commence on New Year's Day. She is part of a gaudy list of Wta stars at the event, which features Grand Slam winner Coco Gauff and Caroline Wozniacki.
Having last played a Wta match in April 2023 (in Stuttgart), the British tennis star underwent double surgery on both wrists and her ankle and gave up hope of playing in the second half of last season despite working hard round the clock to attain match sharpness.
Raducanu began light training after coming out of rehab before increasing the intensity of her practices at the National Tennis Centre in London, where her training base was situated.
Raducanu's comeback has been a story of intense speculation in recent weeks, but she has accepted a wild card at the 2024 Asb Classic, which will commence on New Year's Day. She is part of a gaudy list of Wta stars at the event, which features Grand Slam winner Coco Gauff and Caroline Wozniacki.
Having last played a Wta match in April 2023 (in Stuttgart), the British tennis star underwent double surgery on both wrists and her ankle and gave up hope of playing in the second half of last season despite working hard round the clock to attain match sharpness.
Raducanu began light training after coming out of rehab before increasing the intensity of her practices at the National Tennis Centre in London, where her training base was situated.
- 12/7/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Caroline Wozniacki will return to the Australian Open in about a month, four years after she officially retired from the sport at that event.
It was January 2020 when Caroline Wozniacki played what many thought would be the final event of her career. She finished her career at the Australian Open, the only Grand Slam she ever won, and it seemed fitting.
Yet, four years later, the Danish player will return to the event after a surprising return to the sport earlier this year. Wozniacki explained what it means to be back at the event in a talk for the Australian Open show run by the event.
It's really incredible that I get another chance to compete in Australia. I really thought when I retired in 2020 that that was going to be my last tournament, my last match. And there was a reason why I decided to do it in Australia: it's so special to me.
It was January 2020 when Caroline Wozniacki played what many thought would be the final event of her career. She finished her career at the Australian Open, the only Grand Slam she ever won, and it seemed fitting.
Yet, four years later, the Danish player will return to the event after a surprising return to the sport earlier this year. Wozniacki explained what it means to be back at the event in a talk for the Australian Open show run by the event.
It's really incredible that I get another chance to compete in Australia. I really thought when I retired in 2020 that that was going to be my last tournament, my last match. And there was a reason why I decided to do it in Australia: it's so special to me.
- 12/7/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Caroline Wozniacki returned to the Wta Tour in 2023, and played really well which is why she got a wild card entry into the Australian Open.
Wozniacki has really great memories of the Melbourne-based Grand Slam, having won the event in 2018. She didn't win any more Grand Slams, which is why this one is so meaningful for the former world number one.
The 2024 Australian Open will be the second Grand Slam she's going to play after her comeback and the 2023 US Open. She returned last year to the surprise of many because it wasn't something she was even hinting at.
The announcement came suddenly, and not long after that, Wozniacki found herself on the tennis courts. She played well and amazed many with how she performed, so there is a lot of buzz about her return to Melbourne. Due to her ranking, Wozniacki could have only entered the main draw with a wild card.
Wozniacki has really great memories of the Melbourne-based Grand Slam, having won the event in 2018. She didn't win any more Grand Slams, which is why this one is so meaningful for the former world number one.
The 2024 Australian Open will be the second Grand Slam she's going to play after her comeback and the 2023 US Open. She returned last year to the surprise of many because it wasn't something she was even hinting at.
The announcement came suddenly, and not long after that, Wozniacki found herself on the tennis courts. She played well and amazed many with how she performed, so there is a lot of buzz about her return to Melbourne. Due to her ranking, Wozniacki could have only entered the main draw with a wild card.
- 12/6/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Angelique Kerber is returning to tennis in 2024 and the German will make an appearance at the Hamburg Open, not far from where she grew up.
Kerber was a tremendous tennis player at her peak, and while her peak is long gone, she hopes to demonstrate that she's still capable upon her return. She hasn't played for over a year due to her pregnancy but is hopeful to emulate what her compatriot Tatjana Maria did as a mother.
We've seen a couple of tennis players do some great things as mothers, including Caroline Wozniacki and Elina Svitolina who both had successful returns to the sport. The comeback will happen soon in Australia, and we'll see how things go.
There is a lot of buzz about her coming back because early reports indicate she's been looking very good in practice. One of the events she'll play on her comeback is the Hambrug...
Kerber was a tremendous tennis player at her peak, and while her peak is long gone, she hopes to demonstrate that she's still capable upon her return. She hasn't played for over a year due to her pregnancy but is hopeful to emulate what her compatriot Tatjana Maria did as a mother.
We've seen a couple of tennis players do some great things as mothers, including Caroline Wozniacki and Elina Svitolina who both had successful returns to the sport. The comeback will happen soon in Australia, and we'll see how things go.
There is a lot of buzz about her coming back because early reports indicate she's been looking very good in practice. One of the events she'll play on her comeback is the Hambrug...
- 12/4/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Iga Swiatek finished the year as world number one, which allowed her to get this newest milestone - 80 weeks as the number one player in the world.
Finishing the year as world number one is in ways a cheat code because you get to coast through that part of the calendar. There are no events, and there is no chance of losing your rank while you rack up the weeks as number one. That's what's happening right now to Swiatek as she begins her 80th week as world number one on the Wta Tour.
To put that into perspective, it's quite a bit. She solidified herself as the 10th longest-tenured number one in the history of women's tennis and is getting closer to Lindsay Davenport, number 9 on that list with 98 weeks. She's already ahead of the likes of Caroline Wozniacki, Victoria Azarenka, Angelique Kerber, Simona Halep, and many other great players.
Finishing the year as world number one is in ways a cheat code because you get to coast through that part of the calendar. There are no events, and there is no chance of losing your rank while you rack up the weeks as number one. That's what's happening right now to Swiatek as she begins her 80th week as world number one on the Wta Tour.
To put that into perspective, it's quite a bit. She solidified herself as the 10th longest-tenured number one in the history of women's tennis and is getting closer to Lindsay Davenport, number 9 on that list with 98 weeks. She's already ahead of the likes of Caroline Wozniacki, Victoria Azarenka, Angelique Kerber, Simona Halep, and many other great players.
- 12/4/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Caroline Wozniacki may well be past her peak years, but she is certain the future of Danish tennis is in safe hands thanks to the emergence of young and vibrant talents.
Wozniacki remains Denmak's most successful tennis player. She has won 30 career titles in singles including her solitary Grand Slam at the 2018 Australian Open. She has also amassed career prize money above $35 million and ranks in the Top 10 of the highest earners of all time in Wta history.
Wozniacki, now 33, raised eyebrows this summer when she announced her comeback to tennis, three and half years since her official retirement from the sport. After giving birth to her second child, she boldly claimed she still had goals she wanted to accomplish.
Although she only played a handful of tennis tournaments, she left her mark at every event and impressed during her run to the 2023 US Open fourth round. The situation is...
Wozniacki remains Denmak's most successful tennis player. She has won 30 career titles in singles including her solitary Grand Slam at the 2018 Australian Open. She has also amassed career prize money above $35 million and ranks in the Top 10 of the highest earners of all time in Wta history.
Wozniacki, now 33, raised eyebrows this summer when she announced her comeback to tennis, three and half years since her official retirement from the sport. After giving birth to her second child, she boldly claimed she still had goals she wanted to accomplish.
Although she only played a handful of tennis tournaments, she left her mark at every event and impressed during her run to the 2023 US Open fourth round. The situation is...
- 12/1/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Maria Sakkari is one of the players competing on the Wta Tour working with a psychologist, and she recently talked about the experience.
Sakkari is a tremendously hard-working tennis player who spends hours and hours working on her game. She's super dedicated to it, so much so that many fans were heartbroken seeing her come up short, many times.
Until the Guadalajara Open this year, Sakkari only won one trophy in her career, which is pretty crazy considering how strong of a player she's been for a few years now. Mental toughness has been a problem for her as she couldn't show her best level in several big matches.
That changed this year when she finally won a big trophy in Mexico. She has a special bond with the country as the native fans adore her, and she loves playing there, so it was nice seeing her lift the Guadalajara Open trophy.
Sakkari is a tremendously hard-working tennis player who spends hours and hours working on her game. She's super dedicated to it, so much so that many fans were heartbroken seeing her come up short, many times.
Until the Guadalajara Open this year, Sakkari only won one trophy in her career, which is pretty crazy considering how strong of a player she's been for a few years now. Mental toughness has been a problem for her as she couldn't show her best level in several big matches.
That changed this year when she finally won a big trophy in Mexico. She has a special bond with the country as the native fans adore her, and she loves playing there, so it was nice seeing her lift the Guadalajara Open trophy.
- 11/30/2023
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Carlos Alcaraz had a really great time in Mexico, and he has already promised to come back after the positive experience.
Exhibitions in Mexico have been a thing for a while, with Rafael Nadal taking on Casper Ruud last year. We also saw Nick Kyrgios play there and many others. Maria Sakkari is a player who played in Mexico at the Wta events and returned again for an exhibition.
This year, Carlos Alcaraz took on Tommy Paul in a fascinating match that the Spanish player won in two sets. It wasn't the only match, of course, because before that match, Caroline Wozniacki took on Maria Sakkai, who is probably one of the most popular tennis players in the country.
When it comes to Alcaraz, he admitted after the match that he's looking forward to coming back to the country.
I’m looking forward to coming back; I’m very surprised...
Exhibitions in Mexico have been a thing for a while, with Rafael Nadal taking on Casper Ruud last year. We also saw Nick Kyrgios play there and many others. Maria Sakkari is a player who played in Mexico at the Wta events and returned again for an exhibition.
This year, Carlos Alcaraz took on Tommy Paul in a fascinating match that the Spanish player won in two sets. It wasn't the only match, of course, because before that match, Caroline Wozniacki took on Maria Sakkai, who is probably one of the most popular tennis players in the country.
When it comes to Alcaraz, he admitted after the match that he's looking forward to coming back to the country.
I’m looking forward to coming back; I’m very surprised...
- 11/30/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Maria Sakkari has had a rollercoaster during her time in Mexico this season, but she signed off from her "second home" on a high note on Wednesday night.
The Greek star toppled former Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki in straight sets in the first-ever women's singles match at the TennisFest Gnp exhibition in Mexico City. It was billed as a tennis celebration by the tournament and both players strived to delight the locals.
There are probably at least 10 different alternative places that tennis players would choose to be at this time of the year than on a tennis court. But the growing popularity of exhibition tournaments and their lucrative paychecks has lured players into an endless season.
Wozniacki sent shockwaves in the tennis world during the summer when she announced her decision to come back from retirement and play again. She played just three tournaments in North America including the...
The Greek star toppled former Australian Open champion Caroline Wozniacki in straight sets in the first-ever women's singles match at the TennisFest Gnp exhibition in Mexico City. It was billed as a tennis celebration by the tournament and both players strived to delight the locals.
There are probably at least 10 different alternative places that tennis players would choose to be at this time of the year than on a tennis court. But the growing popularity of exhibition tournaments and their lucrative paychecks has lured players into an endless season.
Wozniacki sent shockwaves in the tennis world during the summer when she announced her decision to come back from retirement and play again. She played just three tournaments in North America including the...
- 11/30/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Iga Swiatek is racking up achievements by the day, and it's becoming increasingly clear that she's on a path to becoming one of the all-time greats.
Such terms have always been and always will be highly subjective, but you can't deny some of the things Swiatek has been doing. Eras are not comparable in tennis, but that shouldn't take away from any achievement a player has.
For example, Iga Swiatek did something that some other legendary players also did but at a younger age. Does that make it less impressive? Does that detract from his achievement? No, and it shouldn't because it's not something that's not easily done, at any point in tennis history.
By finishing the 2023 season as the highest-ranked player on the Wta Tour, she became the 6th youngest woman to finish back-to-back as year-end No. 1. It almost didn't happen as she needed a spectacular finish to the year to get it done,...
Such terms have always been and always will be highly subjective, but you can't deny some of the things Swiatek has been doing. Eras are not comparable in tennis, but that shouldn't take away from any achievement a player has.
For example, Iga Swiatek did something that some other legendary players also did but at a younger age. Does that make it less impressive? Does that detract from his achievement? No, and it shouldn't because it's not something that's not easily done, at any point in tennis history.
By finishing the 2023 season as the highest-ranked player on the Wta Tour, she became the 6th youngest woman to finish back-to-back as year-end No. 1. It almost didn't happen as she needed a spectacular finish to the year to get it done,...
- 11/28/2023
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Caroline Wozniacki surprised everybody by announcing and then following up with a comeback earlier this year, and it's going to continue in 2024.
Some of the best moments Wozniacki ever had came Down Under at the Australian Open. It's the only Grand Slam she ever won, and returning there in a competitive setting will certainly be an emotional experience for her.
It's not something she can't handle, of course, as she's one of the best players we've seen in recent memory. This time last year, nobody expected her to ever play again, but here she is, gearing up for yet another season.
She kept her plans quiet until announcing a surprising imminent return, which happened during the US Open series of events. She played really well, pushing eventual US Open champion Coco Gauff to three sets at the Grand Slam.
After that, Wozniacki announced that she wouldn't be playing any events for the time being,...
Some of the best moments Wozniacki ever had came Down Under at the Australian Open. It's the only Grand Slam she ever won, and returning there in a competitive setting will certainly be an emotional experience for her.
It's not something she can't handle, of course, as she's one of the best players we've seen in recent memory. This time last year, nobody expected her to ever play again, but here she is, gearing up for yet another season.
She kept her plans quiet until announcing a surprising imminent return, which happened during the US Open series of events. She played really well, pushing eventual US Open champion Coco Gauff to three sets at the Grand Slam.
After that, Wozniacki announced that she wouldn't be playing any events for the time being,...
- 11/28/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Iga Swiatek broke a decade-long record held by Serena Williams at the Wta Finals in style as she romped to win her first year-end championship.
Swiatek conceded the fewest games (20) during her title-winning week in Cancun, Mexico, thereby trumping Serena's record by some margin. Since the event switched to a round-robin format back in 2003, it was Williams who lost the fewest games (32) en route to the 2012 title in Istanbul, Turkey.
Like Williams, Swiatek did not lose a match at the tournament and did not relinquish a single set. The Polish star also made history by ceding just one game in the final match against Jessica Pegula, beating the records of 1983 and 2003 finals.
Aside from Serena Williams, only three other players feature in the list of having fewer than 40 games. These are Kim Clijsters (37 in 2003), Justine Henin (34 in 2007), and Caroline Wozniacki (34 in 2017). Swiatek has beaten all these names and is...
Swiatek conceded the fewest games (20) during her title-winning week in Cancun, Mexico, thereby trumping Serena's record by some margin. Since the event switched to a round-robin format back in 2003, it was Williams who lost the fewest games (32) en route to the 2012 title in Istanbul, Turkey.
Like Williams, Swiatek did not lose a match at the tournament and did not relinquish a single set. The Polish star also made history by ceding just one game in the final match against Jessica Pegula, beating the records of 1983 and 2003 finals.
Aside from Serena Williams, only three other players feature in the list of having fewer than 40 games. These are Kim Clijsters (37 in 2003), Justine Henin (34 in 2007), and Caroline Wozniacki (34 in 2017). Swiatek has beaten all these names and is...
- 11/8/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Iga Swiatek will contest the Wta Finals final on Monday, and it comes after a historic run from the Polish player.
Swiatek played pretty well at the Wta Finals last year, making her way to the semi-final. She lost to Aryna Sabalenka but did much better this year by beating the Belarusian and booking her maiden Wta Finals final.
The opponent is Jessica Pegula, a tricky player who didn't drop a single set en route to the final. It's the same thing with Iga Swiatek, who also didn't drop a single set en route to the final. Not only that, but she dropped the fewest games by player en route to the final since 2007.
It was only a few years after the current round-robin format was introduced. Since its introduction, many greats competed at the event in that new format, with Justine Henin owning the most dominant run in terms of games dropped.
Swiatek played pretty well at the Wta Finals last year, making her way to the semi-final. She lost to Aryna Sabalenka but did much better this year by beating the Belarusian and booking her maiden Wta Finals final.
The opponent is Jessica Pegula, a tricky player who didn't drop a single set en route to the final. It's the same thing with Iga Swiatek, who also didn't drop a single set en route to the final. Not only that, but she dropped the fewest games by player en route to the final since 2007.
It was only a few years after the current round-robin format was introduced. Since its introduction, many greats competed at the event in that new format, with Justine Henin owning the most dominant run in terms of games dropped.
- 11/6/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Carlos Alcaraz has a busy off-season schedule which includes stops in Latin America and the Middle East before he embarks on his trip to Australia for the 2024 season.
The Spaniard has been promoting the upcoming exhibition event in Mexico City where he is scheduled to face American Tommy Paul at the Plaza de Toros Monumental de México, the same venue that held Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud's multi-city tour of Latin America last year.
Tickets are now on sale on the tournament's website at the TennisFest Gnp. Alcaraz's popularity with Spanish-speaking Mexican tennis fans is guaranteed to fill up the world's largest bull ring, commonly known as La Plaza Mexico, which can hold up to 55,000 spectators in one sitting.
Last year marked the first edition of the TennisFest Gnp exhibition tournament where Nadal and Ruud played the first singles match of the event in front of 40,000 exuberant fans that were packed to the rafters.
The Spaniard has been promoting the upcoming exhibition event in Mexico City where he is scheduled to face American Tommy Paul at the Plaza de Toros Monumental de México, the same venue that held Rafael Nadal and Casper Ruud's multi-city tour of Latin America last year.
Tickets are now on sale on the tournament's website at the TennisFest Gnp. Alcaraz's popularity with Spanish-speaking Mexican tennis fans is guaranteed to fill up the world's largest bull ring, commonly known as La Plaza Mexico, which can hold up to 55,000 spectators in one sitting.
Last year marked the first edition of the TennisFest Gnp exhibition tournament where Nadal and Ruud played the first singles match of the event in front of 40,000 exuberant fans that were packed to the rafters.
- 11/5/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Angelique Kerber will make a comeback next year, and she provided some positive updates in a talk with Porsche.
Angelique Kerber hasn't played in a while due to becoming a mother , but she's going to make a comeback next year. The comeback will happen at the 2024 United Cup , and she's been preparing for it in the last couple of weeks.
The German sat down with Porsche to discuss some things, including her comeback next year as she's a brand ambassador for the company. She admitted that so far, everything is going according to plan, which is great to hear.
Everything is going to plan. My preparation for the Australian Open is obviously totally different, simply because it’s three times as long as normal. It’s all going well. I still actually have a bit of time to go. My goal is to be ready for the first match when...
Angelique Kerber hasn't played in a while due to becoming a mother , but she's going to make a comeback next year. The comeback will happen at the 2024 United Cup , and she's been preparing for it in the last couple of weeks.
The German sat down with Porsche to discuss some things, including her comeback next year as she's a brand ambassador for the company. She admitted that so far, everything is going according to plan, which is great to hear.
Everything is going to plan. My preparation for the Australian Open is obviously totally different, simply because it’s three times as long as normal. It’s all going well. I still actually have a bit of time to go. My goal is to be ready for the first match when...
- 11/4/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Naomi Osaka continues to put in the hard yards in training ahead of her long-awaited comeback at the start of next season.
The Japanese tennis star shared a short video on her social media platforms of her intense practice session on hard courts, with her return to tennis expected to happen during the Australian summer in January 2024. It's the second time Osaka has updated tennis fans on her progress on the court.
The former World No. 1 last played on the Wta Tour in autumn 2022 at the Japan Open, but subsequently pulled out from the tournament due to abdominal pain. Osaka would not be seen anywhere near a tennis court for many months after taking maternity leave.
She had pulled out from the Australian Open this year citing pregnancy and announced that she would rejoin the tour in 2024. Osaka gave birth to a baby girl in July. In her time away from the sport,...
The Japanese tennis star shared a short video on her social media platforms of her intense practice session on hard courts, with her return to tennis expected to happen during the Australian summer in January 2024. It's the second time Osaka has updated tennis fans on her progress on the court.
The former World No. 1 last played on the Wta Tour in autumn 2022 at the Japan Open, but subsequently pulled out from the tournament due to abdominal pain. Osaka would not be seen anywhere near a tennis court for many months after taking maternity leave.
She had pulled out from the Australian Open this year citing pregnancy and announced that she would rejoin the tour in 2024. Osaka gave birth to a baby girl in July. In her time away from the sport,...
- 10/27/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Serena Williams and Aryna Sabalenka recently met during the grand unveiling of Casadonna - a luxurious Italian-inspired waterfront restaurant in Miami.
Serena and Sabalenka were part of a constellation of celebrities and influencers from all over the world such as Victoria Beckham, Camila Cabello, and Winnie Harlow.
Serena's best friend on the Wta Tour, Caroline Wozniacki, who recently came out of retirement to play professionally again, was among the tennis band.
Casadonna is the newest venture of David Grutman and Noah Tepperberg, two prominent names in the restaurant and nightclub business who have agreed to collaborate and bring a unique culinary experience with a vista of Biscayne Bay.
Serena, Sabalenka, and Wozniacki were in fine spirits and certainly appeared to have engaged in a chitchat and laughter. The three of them posed for pictures during the celebration with one of the co-owners David Grutman which they would share on their social media accounts.
Serena and Sabalenka were part of a constellation of celebrities and influencers from all over the world such as Victoria Beckham, Camila Cabello, and Winnie Harlow.
Serena's best friend on the Wta Tour, Caroline Wozniacki, who recently came out of retirement to play professionally again, was among the tennis band.
Casadonna is the newest venture of David Grutman and Noah Tepperberg, two prominent names in the restaurant and nightclub business who have agreed to collaborate and bring a unique culinary experience with a vista of Biscayne Bay.
Serena, Sabalenka, and Wozniacki were in fine spirits and certainly appeared to have engaged in a chitchat and laughter. The three of them posed for pictures during the celebration with one of the co-owners David Grutman which they would share on their social media accounts.
- 10/24/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Aryna Sabalenka met with social media personality David Portnoy in Miami during the grand opening of an Italian-inspired restaurant named Casadonna.
Sabalenka was part of the tennis glitterati in attendance, with former Wta No. 1s Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki also part of the invited guests list. After the three Wta stars of the current and past era posed for the cameras, it would emerge that Sabalenka met with David Portnoy.
David Portnoy is a 46-year-old American who owns Barstool Sports, a popular sports and pop-culture blog. He is Sabalenka's biggest cheerleader and even had a front-row seat during one of her matches at this year's US Open.
But because of Portnoy's previous history in which he was accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct in a report by the Business Insider, and some controversial comments on women, many fans rebuffed his fanfare and admiration for Sabalenka and her game.
Sabalenka was part of the tennis glitterati in attendance, with former Wta No. 1s Serena Williams and Caroline Wozniacki also part of the invited guests list. After the three Wta stars of the current and past era posed for the cameras, it would emerge that Sabalenka met with David Portnoy.
David Portnoy is a 46-year-old American who owns Barstool Sports, a popular sports and pop-culture blog. He is Sabalenka's biggest cheerleader and even had a front-row seat during one of her matches at this year's US Open.
But because of Portnoy's previous history in which he was accused by multiple women of sexual misconduct in a report by the Business Insider, and some controversial comments on women, many fans rebuffed his fanfare and admiration for Sabalenka and her game.
- 10/23/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Tennis royalty brought fashion and glamour during the opening night of Casadonna - a Coastal Italian-inspired restaurant in Miami, Florida.
Current and former Wta No. 1s were in attendance. Aryna Sabalenka who resides in Florida, joined 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams and one-time major winner Caroline Wozniacki during a glittering night in which a gaudy list of celebrities from the world of fashion, sports, and cinema flocked into the place.
Casadonna is the brainchild of David Grutman and Noah Tepperberg, two prominent names in the restaurant and nightclub business who have agreed to collaborate and bring Riviera-style Italian dishes in a grandiose setting, overlooking the Biscayne Bay.
The ostentatious restaurant is engulfed in a massive 20,000 square setting of beautiful construction that also includes a crudo bar. Its menu is influenced by dishes originating from the coastal towns of Naples and Positano in Italy.
Sabalenka, Serena, and Wozniacki later posed...
Current and former Wta No. 1s were in attendance. Aryna Sabalenka who resides in Florida, joined 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams and one-time major winner Caroline Wozniacki during a glittering night in which a gaudy list of celebrities from the world of fashion, sports, and cinema flocked into the place.
Casadonna is the brainchild of David Grutman and Noah Tepperberg, two prominent names in the restaurant and nightclub business who have agreed to collaborate and bring Riviera-style Italian dishes in a grandiose setting, overlooking the Biscayne Bay.
The ostentatious restaurant is engulfed in a massive 20,000 square setting of beautiful construction that also includes a crudo bar. Its menu is influenced by dishes originating from the coastal towns of Naples and Positano in Italy.
Sabalenka, Serena, and Wozniacki later posed...
- 10/21/2023
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Naomi Osaka seemingly won't play at the Asb Classic in Auckland next year, as tournament director Nicolas Lamperin hinted.
Naomi Osaka should be back on the Wta Tour in 2024, and it's a very exciting time for her fans. A lot of things are happening in the background, much of it unknown to fans, but it seems like things are getting serious. She's been away from tennis due to her pregnancy for a while, but even before that, Osaka mostly didn't play that often.
Australia being the place of return isn't a huge surprise because she's had a lot of success Down Under, making it a pretty comfortable place for easing back into the sport. Since becoming a mother , Osaka has been training hard towards a return and looks very motivated to make the most out of it. She won't be in Auckland, though, which tournament director Nicolas Lamperin confirmed in...
Naomi Osaka should be back on the Wta Tour in 2024, and it's a very exciting time for her fans. A lot of things are happening in the background, much of it unknown to fans, but it seems like things are getting serious. She's been away from tennis due to her pregnancy for a while, but even before that, Osaka mostly didn't play that often.
Australia being the place of return isn't a huge surprise because she's had a lot of success Down Under, making it a pretty comfortable place for easing back into the sport. Since becoming a mother , Osaka has been training hard towards a return and looks very motivated to make the most out of it. She won't be in Auckland, though, which tournament director Nicolas Lamperin confirmed in...
- 9/29/2023
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Maria Sharapova is not planning a tennis comeback dismissing the idea altogether in a recent talk with Rennae Stubbs.
Maria Sharapova has been retired for a while now however she only became a mother recently . It's been an amazing experience for the Russian who now has a chance to become yet another mother who returns to the Wta Tour.
We've seen a few in recent years, such as Tatjana Maria, Elina Svitolina, and Caroline Wozniacki. The most similar situation to hers is the one of Wozniacki, who recently returned with a really solid level, so people got curious. She was asked about potentially returning to tennis after becoming a mother on the Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast , but she ruled it out.
I don't know how they do it, I don't see that in my future.
Sharapova rules out playing in the future
Sharapova hasn't struggled with being retired as she...
Maria Sharapova has been retired for a while now however she only became a mother recently . It's been an amazing experience for the Russian who now has a chance to become yet another mother who returns to the Wta Tour.
We've seen a few in recent years, such as Tatjana Maria, Elina Svitolina, and Caroline Wozniacki. The most similar situation to hers is the one of Wozniacki, who recently returned with a really solid level, so people got curious. She was asked about potentially returning to tennis after becoming a mother on the Rennae Stubbs Tennis Podcast , but she ruled it out.
I don't know how they do it, I don't see that in my future.
Sharapova rules out playing in the future
Sharapova hasn't struggled with being retired as she...
- 9/28/2023
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Caroline Wozniacki returned to the Grand Slam level at the US Open recently and talked about that experience.
Wozniacki made a shocking return to tennis during the summer, playing her first event at the Canadian Open. She also played in the coming weeks, finishing up at the US Open, where she pushed eventual champion Coco Gauff to three sets .
That was all we saw from Wozniacki this year as she called time on her season early to better prepare for next year and rest up after this experience. Speaking to Stuff , Wozniacki talked about the incredible experience of returning to tennis.
It was so nice playing on the big courts. I was treated extremely well at the US Open and got to play one match on Armstrong (the second biggest court), then everything else on Ashe. What an honour that was and playing in front of the packed crowds was something so special to me,...
Wozniacki made a shocking return to tennis during the summer, playing her first event at the Canadian Open. She also played in the coming weeks, finishing up at the US Open, where she pushed eventual champion Coco Gauff to three sets .
That was all we saw from Wozniacki this year as she called time on her season early to better prepare for next year and rest up after this experience. Speaking to Stuff , Wozniacki talked about the incredible experience of returning to tennis.
It was so nice playing on the big courts. I was treated extremely well at the US Open and got to play one match on Armstrong (the second biggest court), then everything else on Ashe. What an honour that was and playing in front of the packed crowds was something so special to me,...
- 9/28/2023
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Caroline Wozniacki made a surprise comeback earlier this year, and she'll be back in 2024, starting at the Asb Classic in Auckland.
Wozniacki returned during the US Open stretch, winning her first match back , and continued to produce some solid tennis in the coming weeks. Her US Open campaign was rather impressive as she pushed eventual champion Coco Gauff to a 3rd set, holding an early break over the American as well.
Some assumed that she would continue to play in the coming months, but she actually finished her season early to rest up and better prepare for the upcoming year. The goal of her return was to see whether she could still compete, and she certainly could.
We'll see how next year ends, but it will start relatively early at the Asb Classic in Auckland, which will be her first Wta event of 2024. Wozniacki's commitment to play at the event...
Wozniacki returned during the US Open stretch, winning her first match back , and continued to produce some solid tennis in the coming weeks. Her US Open campaign was rather impressive as she pushed eventual champion Coco Gauff to a 3rd set, holding an early break over the American as well.
Some assumed that she would continue to play in the coming months, but she actually finished her season early to rest up and better prepare for the upcoming year. The goal of her return was to see whether she could still compete, and she certainly could.
We'll see how next year ends, but it will start relatively early at the Asb Classic in Auckland, which will be her first Wta event of 2024. Wozniacki's commitment to play at the event...
- 9/26/2023
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Carlos Alcaraz is a hot name in the tennis market, and he's booked his first off-season exhibition to be played in Mexico.
Carlos Alcaraz hasn't played since the US Open loss to Daniil Medvedev but will make a return in Beijing later this week at the Atp 500 tournament there. The Spaniard hopes to finish the year on a high note, but he won't play at the Davis Cup Finals as Spain crashed out not too long ago .
The Spaniard's absence directly contributed to that, but even so, he'll be in action in November. Besides the Atp Finals, Alcaraz will also play an exhibition match in Mexico as part of an exhibition event that will also feature a Wta match.
The Spaniard is set to play Tommy Paul in Mexico City on November 29th in the same arena where Rafael Nadal took on Casper Ruud a year earlier. Alcaraz and Paul...
Carlos Alcaraz hasn't played since the US Open loss to Daniil Medvedev but will make a return in Beijing later this week at the Atp 500 tournament there. The Spaniard hopes to finish the year on a high note, but he won't play at the Davis Cup Finals as Spain crashed out not too long ago .
The Spaniard's absence directly contributed to that, but even so, he'll be in action in November. Besides the Atp Finals, Alcaraz will also play an exhibition match in Mexico as part of an exhibition event that will also feature a Wta match.
The Spaniard is set to play Tommy Paul in Mexico City on November 29th in the same arena where Rafael Nadal took on Casper Ruud a year earlier. Alcaraz and Paul...
- 9/26/2023
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Caroline Wozniacki slammed renowned tennis journalist Jon Wertheim on X after he posted fake quotes from her.
In the age of social media reporting, quite a few things circulate quickly, and sometimes, readers don't know whether the news is true or not. Quotes are particularly troublesome as it only takes one person starting a fake quote for it to spread virally around the internet.
Obviously, sources are important, but even those 'we trust' can sometimes fall victim to fake quotes. That's what happened to renowned tennis journalist Jon Wertheim, who has since deleted the quotes in question.
Those were supposed to be quoting former Wta 's no. 1 Caroline Wozniacki, and the Dane should have addressed Simona Halep's doping case , but that never happened. Wozniacki was not happy about it, and she slammed him publicly.
It’s come to my attention that @jon_wertheim posted, and since deleted, quotes and...
In the age of social media reporting, quite a few things circulate quickly, and sometimes, readers don't know whether the news is true or not. Quotes are particularly troublesome as it only takes one person starting a fake quote for it to spread virally around the internet.
Obviously, sources are important, but even those 'we trust' can sometimes fall victim to fake quotes. That's what happened to renowned tennis journalist Jon Wertheim, who has since deleted the quotes in question.
Those were supposed to be quoting former Wta 's no. 1 Caroline Wozniacki, and the Dane should have addressed Simona Halep's doping case , but that never happened. Wozniacki was not happy about it, and she slammed him publicly.
It’s come to my attention that @jon_wertheim posted, and since deleted, quotes and...
- 9/21/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
The former coach of legends such as Serena Williams, Patrick Mouratoglou , heavily praised his former protégé Coco Gauff after her recent US Open win.
The French coach knows Gauff very well as he helped her throughout her career, most recently at Roland Garros. Gauff was part of his Academy for a while as well, perfecting her craft that would ultimately see her win the US Open.
It was a proud moment for Mouratoglou who always believed in her but even he was surprised by how quickly things turned around. He was in her box in Paris watching her play quite nervously, which isn't the case any more.
The difference that I see in the Coco of before and the Coco of today is that she is mentally more calm. She matured so much in the last two months. I have seen some big changes in her attitude on the court...
The French coach knows Gauff very well as he helped her throughout her career, most recently at Roland Garros. Gauff was part of his Academy for a while as well, perfecting her craft that would ultimately see her win the US Open.
It was a proud moment for Mouratoglou who always believed in her but even he was surprised by how quickly things turned around. He was in her box in Paris watching her play quite nervously, which isn't the case any more.
The difference that I see in the Coco of before and the Coco of today is that she is mentally more calm. She matured so much in the last two months. I have seen some big changes in her attitude on the court...
- 9/14/2023
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Coco Gauff emulated her childhood idol Serena Williams in recreating history on Saturday at the 2023 US Open .
The 19-year-old Gauff defeated former Wta No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 3-6, 6- 1 to reach the US Open quarterfinals for the second year in a row. She has now won 15 of her last 16 matches on the women's tour, a run that includes her biggest title triumphs in Washington and Cincinnati.
But victory over the Dane sealed Gauff's place in the last eight of the New York Slam for the second year in a row, thereby becoming the first American teenager to reach back-to-back quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams, who achieved that feat in 1999-2000.
Serena won the first of her six US Opens in 1999 before her title defense ended in the quarterfinal stage a year later. Gauff did fall in the quarterfinal stage last year, but she's still in the tournament this time,...
The 19-year-old Gauff defeated former Wta No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki 6-3, 3-6, 6- 1 to reach the US Open quarterfinals for the second year in a row. She has now won 15 of her last 16 matches on the women's tour, a run that includes her biggest title triumphs in Washington and Cincinnati.
But victory over the Dane sealed Gauff's place in the last eight of the New York Slam for the second year in a row, thereby becoming the first American teenager to reach back-to-back quarterfinals at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams, who achieved that feat in 1999-2000.
Serena won the first of her six US Opens in 1999 before her title defense ended in the quarterfinal stage a year later. Gauff did fall in the quarterfinal stage last year, but she's still in the tournament this time,...
- 9/5/2023
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Coco Gauff told her team to zip it at one point during the match against Caroline Wozniacki at the 2023 US Open , explaining after the match why it happened.
Coaching is now legal in tennis , as the coaches can throw a few words in during the match. The rule is not harshly enforced, so we're often getting monologues by the coaches, and it's not always very helpful.
We all know how it is when too many people talk simultaneously, and it happened during the fourth-round match, annoying Gauff . She has two coaches, or a coach and an advisor, but neither is shy to speak their minds during a match, and it gets a bit confusing sometimes.
A reporter asked Gauff about Gilbert's reputation for talking a lot during a match, and she admitted that her 'shushing' wasn't directed solely to him. During the match, Gauff said 'stop talking,' to her...
Coaching is now legal in tennis , as the coaches can throw a few words in during the match. The rule is not harshly enforced, so we're often getting monologues by the coaches, and it's not always very helpful.
We all know how it is when too many people talk simultaneously, and it happened during the fourth-round match, annoying Gauff . She has two coaches, or a coach and an advisor, but neither is shy to speak their minds during a match, and it gets a bit confusing sometimes.
A reporter asked Gauff about Gilbert's reputation for talking a lot during a match, and she admitted that her 'shushing' wasn't directed solely to him. During the match, Gauff said 'stop talking,' to her...
- 9/4/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
Coco Gauff is playing some amazing tennis right now and while her dad isn't in her coaching team anymore, he's in New York watching everything closely at the 2023 US Open .
Corey Gauff, Coco's father, has been part of her coaching team for years , teaching her tennis basics. He's not part of the team anymore , opting to stay more at home with the family, but he is in New York to watch his daughter play.
He could have been in the box if he wanted to, but Gauff says he gets too nervous. Moreover, as the young American revealed after her most recent win over Caroline Wozniacki , he enjoyed a few strolls around the stadium during her matches to calm his nerves. It's understandable because Gauff's most recent match against the Danish player was quite a ride.
The one thing that’s different is my dad isn’t in the box...
Corey Gauff, Coco's father, has been part of her coaching team for years , teaching her tennis basics. He's not part of the team anymore , opting to stay more at home with the family, but he is in New York to watch his daughter play.
He could have been in the box if he wanted to, but Gauff says he gets too nervous. Moreover, as the young American revealed after her most recent win over Caroline Wozniacki , he enjoyed a few strolls around the stadium during her matches to calm his nerves. It's understandable because Gauff's most recent match against the Danish player was quite a ride.
The one thing that’s different is my dad isn’t in the box...
- 9/4/2023
- Tennis-Infinity
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