Naomi Osaka reached the Toronto quarterfinals with a straight‑sets win over local favorite and No. 30 seed Leylah Fernandez on Sunday night. The former World No. 1 has now made the quarterfinals in each of her last four tournaments.
For the first time in three years, Coco Gauff is back in the last 8 of the National Bank Open. She will next face Belinda Bencic in the last eight on Tuesday.
One day after her narrow third-round defeat in Toronto, wtatennis.com sat down with Caty McNally, who discussed her 2026 season, new coach and the kind words she shared at the net with Alexandra Eala.
Ekaterina Alexandrova, navigating a difficult 2026 season, turned in her best performance of the year Saturday night to upset World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and reach the Toronto quarterfinals. The win marked her fifth victory in their 10 head-to-head meetings.
Former Top 10 player Beatriz Haddad Maia won't play again on the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz in 2026, and plans to return next year with a protected ranking.
Iga Swiatek rallied past Marta Kostyuk in the Round of 16 at the National Bank Open, snapping her seven-match losing streak in three-set matches against Top 20 players.
Karolina Muchova and Jasmine Paolini will miss the 2026 Cincinnati Open with injuries. Both have not competed since Wimbledon.
Alexandra Eala continued her successful North American hardcourt run, overcoming Caty McNally in three sets to reach the fourth round of the National Bank Open. The Filipina's seventh consecutive victory sets up a first-ever tour meeting with former champion Belinda Bencic.
Gauff extended her edge in a long‑running rivalry Friday night in Toronto, beating Maria Sakkari 6-1, 6-4 behind dominant returning and timely aces. The win pushed her to 7-5 in the head‑to‑head and into the Round of 16, where she’ll face Alina Korneeva.
Around the grounds in Toronto, Leylah Fernandez drew inspiration from a particular quote that's given her additional motivation being the last Canadian standing. Plus, an Alexandra Eala superfan returned to Sobeys Stadium.
Canada's top player scored a signature win at her country's biggest tournament -- as Leylah Fernandez upset Mirra Andreeva to move into the Round of 16 at the National Bank Open, where she'll face Naomi Osaka.
Alexandra Eala's crosscourt winner against Leylah Fernandez came with the second set hanging in the balance and capped a rally that became the defining highlight of her title run in Washington.
Former World No. 4 Caroline Garcia is joining a growing club of boy moms on the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz.
Amanda Anisimova battled back from a set down to defeat Nikola Bartunkova, while Jessica Pegula and Marta Kostyuk eased into the National Bank Open fourth round.
A fan hand-delivered her next read while Coco Gauff and Caty McNally reunited for a thrilling doubles win. Plus, Marta Kostyuk brought all the good vibes in a near flawless performance, except for one hilarious post-match blunder. Check out what's happening around the grounds in Toronto.
Aryna Sabalenka’s straight-sets win over Zhang Shuai may look routine on paper, but she had to navigate pressure throughout, including a break point in the final game. With the result, she improved to 5-1 against Zhang.
Alex de Minaur’s torrid run of form has continued with a disastrous collapse to bow out of the Canadian Open with a shock third-round loss to Cameron Norrie.
Iga Swiatek defeated Viktorija Golubic for the third successive time to reach the National Bank Open fourth round.
Off court, 19-year-old Alina Korneeva enjoys creating mosaics and miniature wooden models. On court, she's crafting a breakthrough at the National Bank Open following a star junior career and years of injury setbacks.
Alexandra Eala extended her winning streak to six matches, defeating Alycia Parks in three sets to reach the third round of the National Bank Open. The Filipina, fresh off her maiden WTA title in Washington, will next face Caty McNally for a place in the round of 16.
Was Coco Gauff's stick forehand passing shot winner against Kayla Day at the National Bank Open down to luck or skill? We'd argue it's both.
Jessica Pegula overcame Magdalena Frech in a mental battle for the second time in a week, while Coco Gauff maintained her perfect record against American opponents in 2026 with a win over Kayla Day in Toronto.
Mirra Andreeva dominated Karolina Pliskova in her Toronto opener, winning 6-0, 6-2 in 54 minutes to reach the third round. She controlled every phase of the match, breaking six times and routinely winning the big points.
Elena Rybakina opened her National Bank Open campaign by defeating Daria Kasatkina for the fourth time in six meetings to set a third-round matchup against Ann Li.
Aryna Sabalenka recovered from an early break deficit to defeat Moyuka Uchijima 6-3, 6-3 and advance to the third round of the National Bank Open in Toronto. The world No. 1 will next face China's Shuai Zhang.
Jessica Pegula discussed the influx of the Player's Box Podcast subscribers while Iva Jovic and Alina Korneeva are primed for a 2007's showdown. Plus, in honor of Alexandra Eala's Toronto, check out which dish starred as concession stand item. Here's more from the around the grounds in Toronto.
A heartwarming moment with a young boy on Toronto's Centre Court preceded a defining start for Marta Kostyuk, who's ready to tackle the road ahead in strong contention for the WTA Finals.
Beginning with the 2027 season, IMG will oversee production across more than 50 WTA Tour events each year, supporting live coverage, global distribution and content production.
Australian rising star Talia Gibson continued her impressive 2026 hard-court form at the National Bank Open, upsetting No. 18 seed Maja Chwalinska to reach the third round.
Venus Williams and Alexandra Eala will partner for doubles in Toronto, receiving the final wild card. They'll take the court during the Centre Court night session on Thursday, August 6.
Iga Swiatek started her National Bank Open campaign on cruise control, but had to survive hot shots and a 13-deuce tussle to fend off Sara Bejlek's challenge and advance to the third round.
We picked five of the best shots from Washington and Memphis -- but only one can be the best one of the week that was. Watch them all and vote for your favorite.
Alexandra Eala capped her rise with a monumental first title, defeating the top three seeds in DC to lift the trophy. Meanwhile, 16-year‑old Kristina Liutova won the Memphis Classic to become the youngest active champion on the WTA Tour.
The 2026 US Open qualifying entry list features 2019 champion Bianca Andreescu, Olympic gold medalist Zheng Qinwen, former Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin and recently-crowned 16-year-old Memphis champion Kristina Liutova.
Alexandra Eala reflects on her first WTA title, a 12-hour championship day, reading "Wuthering Heights" during rain delays, her quest to see "The Odyssey" and why she believes Washington is only the beginning.
Venus and Serena Williams received a doubles wild card for their first match together in nearly four years, while Venus also earned a singles wild card.
WTA stars went to the podium in Toronto, and we've rounded the best quotes from several players. Here's what they had to say.
Alexandra Eala capped a breakthrough week in Washington by defeating top seed Jessica Pegula to become the first player from the Philippines to win a WTA Tour singles title.
In the latest edition of the PIF WTA Rankings, Washington champion Alexandra Eala becomes the first Filipina in history to reach the Top 20, while 16-year-old Memphis champion Kristina Liutova leaps 103 places to a new career high.
After a disappointing clay and grass stretch, Aryna Sabalenka used a Mykonos vacation, and a month-long reset, to recharge physically, mentally, and tactically.
Kristina Liutova capped a stunning run in Memphis by becoming the youngest active player to win a tour-level title. Beginning the week in qualifying and ultimately lifting the trophy, her run marked one of the more impressive WTA debuts in recent memory.
The Mubadala DC Open final between World No. 3 Jessica Pegula and No. 28 Alexandra Eala has been suspended until Monday, August 3 because of the significant weather in the Washington DC area. They will resume at 12 p.m. local time.
Linda Noskova spent three whirlwind weeks celebrating her Wimbledon title. Now the 21-year-old turns her attention to the hard courts and what comes next.
Jessica Pegula and Alexandra Eala meet for the second time in pursuit of the Mubadala DC Open crown. Here is everything you need to know ahead of Sunday's final.
Alexandra Eala beat Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 to reach the biggest final of her career, setting up a clash with Jessica Pegula, who rallied from 5-2 down in the first to defeat Diana Shnaider in straight sets and return to the Washington final.
While Aryna Sabalenka holds an 8,550-to-8,056 baseline advantage entering the week, Elena Rybakina can still make the jump to World No. 1 if she cleans up her point defense with a championship run while the top seed stumbles early.
Alexandra Eala beat Elina Svitolina in Washington on Friday night, earning her second win over the Ukrainian in just over a month. She'll face Naomi Osaka next after the former World No. 1 rallied past Elisabetta Cocciaretto earlier Friday.
Television icon and gameshow host Steve Harvey and the NWSL's Washington Spirit were among the notable names in the house Friday. Plus, Sascha Bajin crashed his player's press conference. Check out what's happening around the grounds in DC.
Defending champion Alex de Minaur was bounced out of the Washington Open by Brandon Nakashima on Friday (all times local) as women’s top seed Jessica Pegula and Naomi Osaka reached the semi-finals of the ATP and WTA event.
Jessica Pegula did something new in extending her dominance over Anna Kalinskaya at the Mubadala DC Open.
On her WTA debut at the Memphis Classic, 16-year-old Kristina Liutova has become the first 2010-born player to reach a tour-level semifinal after upsetting Caty McNally in the quarterfinals -- and she's done so by showing remarkable mental maturity.
The 2026 National Bank Open draw is set. From first-round matches to watch and potential quarterfinal showdowns, here's a full breakdown of the Toronto draw.
Naomi Osaka's spontaneous Washington DC cookout was a success. With help from the tournament, Osaka connected the win the fans in the one-hour hangout. Here's a glimpse of how it came to life, the reasons behind it and what's potentially to come.
No one has qualified yet, but the picture is starting to come into focus. Our writers weigh in on the biggest storylines to watch over the season's final 100 days.
Elina Svitolina secured a quarterfinal spot at Mubadala Citi Open after defeating Polina Kudermetova in a tight two-set match, setting up her second meeting with Alexandra Eala in just over a month's span.
Alex de Minaur did not need to rub his crystal ball for a glimpse into the future, for he had already seen enough from Cruz Hewitt prior to their first encounter in Washington D.C overnight to know what lay ahead.
Jessica Pegula and Anna Kalinskaya always seem to deliver the drama, with all five of their previous meetings having gone the distance. After both won three-setters Thursday, they're set for a sixth showdown Friday in Washington.
The WTA Tour next heads to Toronto for the 2026 National Bank Open, the first of two consecutive 1000 events in the Hard-Court Swing. Eleven Grand Slam champions and four past winners of the event will compete. Here is your complete guide to the National Bank Open.
Ajla Tomljanovic, a 2022 US Open quarterfinalist, says she's ending her season early due to recurring injuries after withdrawing from this year's event.
Rejuvenated veteran Bernard Tomic has posted his biggest result in seven years with a win over dual-grand slam semi-finalist Karen Khachanov at an ATP event in Mexico.
As an “adopted son” of a famous Australian tennis family, Alex de Minaur has watched more closely than most the manner Cruz Hewitt, who he plays tomorrow in Washington, has dealt with a potential dual-edged sword.
Alex de Minaur has been a mentor and an inspiration to Cruz Hewitt, a sounding board and even a regular at their family Christmas table most summers.
Naomi Osaka reached the Washington quarterfinals for the first time Wednesday night after Ashlyn Krueger retired with a right ankle injury midway through the second set. The result gives Osaka her third straight quarterfinal appearance.
Despite the second-round defeat in her Washington DC title defense campaign, Canada's Leylah Fernandez will have more time for the turnaround to her country's premier event, the National Bank Open. Whether the early DC exit is a silver lining remains to be seen.
Alexandra Eala dethroned a defending champion for the second consecutive tournament, coming from 5-1 down in the second set to defeat Leylah Fernandez in the Mubadala DC Open second round.
From community programs to player-led initiatives, the latest report showcases how the WTA Foundation, tournaments and partners created opportunities for women and girls around the world.
Across Wimbledon and the broader grass-court swing, the WTA Foundation brought together players, partners and communities to advance women's health, support cancer research and create opportunities through tennis.
Before play began at the Mubadala Citi DC Open, WTA players joined Special Olympics athletes for a morning celebrating inclusion, connection and the power of tennis.
Anastasia Potapova defeated Venus Williams in straight sets to snap a three-match losing streak and earn her first win in Washington on Tuesday night. Williams, meanwhile, dropped her 12th straight match, falling to 0-9 in 2026.
Fresh from a run to the Wimbledon boys final, Cruz Hewitt has taken another significant step in his fledgling career by claiming a maiden win on the ATP Tour when on debut in Washington D.C. today.
Bernard Tomic’s remarkable resurgence has continued, with the Australian producing his most dominant ATP Tour performance in years to snap a drought that stretched back more than four seasons.
Making her WTA main-draw debut, 16-year-old qualifier Kristina Liutova became the second player born in 2010 to win a tour-level match after top seed Ekaterina Alexandrova retired with heat illness during their 3-hour, 11-minute first-round match at the Memphis Classic.
With a a stretch of seven consecutive games, Alexandra Eala overcame a set and a break down to Zheng Qinwen to win her in her Washington DC debut. She'll face defending champion Leylah Fernandez in the second round.
Tamara Korpatsch was crowned the season’s final clay-court champion in Hamburg, while Prague delivered a breakthrough as Lilli Tagger captured her first WTA title.
On the grounds in Washington, wtatennis.com caught up with DC native Hailey Baptiste, who's eight weeks into her ACL and meniscus surgery recovery. Check out the full, candid conversation about post-operation, small victories and more.
Liudmila Samsonova rallied from 4-2 down in the decider to stun Madison Keys on Monday night in Washington, snapping a five‑match losing streak to the American. Despite losing the overall points tally, the 2022 champ broke Keys twice late to advance.
Around the grounds at the Washington DC Open, former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka united spectators with a spontaneous cookout and meet-and-greet, while last-minute pairing Venus Williams and Diana Shnaider ignited the crowd in their doubles win.
Several WTA players took part in Media Day Weekend at the Mubadala DC Open. From Jessica Pegula to Venus Williams and Alexandra Eala, here's the best of what the stars said.
Leylah Fernandez has lost more matches than she's won in 2026 so far -- but she's taking an "aggressive" approach to her Mubadala DC Open title defense which she hopes will help turn her season around. She got off to a fine start with a straight-sets first-round defeat of Magda Linette.
Alexandra Eala went from stunning Iga Swiatek at Wimbledon to screaming Bad Bunny lyrics onstage in Sweden -- a breakout summer soundtrack few could have scripted.
A fortnight after a brilliant run in the Wimbledon junior singles, Cruz Hewitt has taken another significant step in his progression to senior ranks by booking a main draw slot in an ATP Tour event in Washington D.C.
Even as her career has evolved with her various accolades, Naomi Osaka doesn't think she's famous, nor does she want to be. That lowkey, humble perspective has guided the four-time Grand Slam champion through her successes and challenges as a tennis player.
Lilli Tagger turned around a 5-2 first-set deficit against Daria Snigur to win her first WTA singles title at the Livesport Prague Open, completing a remarkable rise after being ranked outside the Top 500 just one year ago.
Tamara Korpatsch made recent history at MSC Hamburg Ladies Open, becoming the first German champion in 34 years with a straight-sets win over Anna Bondar.
Four Grand Slam champions and three past Mubadala DC Open winners are set to compete this year with main-draw play beginning Monday. From intriguing first-round matches to potential semifinals, here's a full breakdown on the Washington DC draw.
The 2026 Cincinnati Open will feature 75 of the top 77 players, including five past winners and 10 Grand Slam champions, headlined by World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and defending champion Iga Swiatek.
The WTA Tour heads to the United States capital for the first 500 event of the Hard-Court Swing with the Mubadala DC Open that features four Grand Slam champions and three past winners. Here is your complete guide.
The WTA’s four-year deal with CazéTV through 2030 expands its digital footprint in Brazil, bringing every 250, 500, and 1000 tournament to a platform with record-breaking YouTube reach.
Former world No. 1 tennis player Arantxa Sanchez Vicario has revealed new details after her $60m fortune “vanished”.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka leads this year's entry list for the 2026 US Open. The two-time reigning champion is one of five past champions of the event to directly enter the season's final Grand Slam.
We're down to the final third of the 2026 season, and the Race to the WTA Finals at Indian Wells is in full swing. With the crown-jewel event approaching in just 15 weeks, wtatennis.com takes a look at who's in, who's on the bubble and who's outside looking in.
The start of the Hard-Court Swing last week saw a pair of title droughts end as Barbora Krejcikova and Mayar Sherif both lifted long‑awaited trophies. Meanwhile, Maria Sakkari’s inspired run on home soil marked the WTA Tour's triumphant return to Athens after 36 years away.
Bernard Tomic won his first Challenger Tour title in eight years in front of a sparse crowd as he once again showed the tennis world he is no longer the bratty teen he once was.
Karolina Muchova and Jasmine Paolini will both miss the start of the WTA hard-court summer, with Muchova recovering from surgery and Paolini continuing to manage a foot injury.
Six weddings for WTA players took place in the week-plus after Wimbledon, including Katie Boulter, Daria Kasatkina, Tereza Mihalikova, Asia Muhammad, Bernarda Pera and Liudmila Samsonova.
Last week's WTA 125 events delivered no shortage of storylines, from Lanlana Tararudee and Sinja Kraus capturing titles in Istanbul and Kitzbuhel to reach career-high rankings, to Francesca Jones reaffirming her clay-court prowess with a triumph in Rome.
Aryna Sabalenka became the 10th player to spend 100 weeks atop the PIF WTA Rankings. From Grand Slam success to year-end No. 1 finishes, here's a closer look at the numbers behind her remarkable reign.
Alex de Minaur has tied the knot with long-time partner and fellow tennis star Katie Boulter - but the timing of the wedding has raised eyebrows.
As Cruz Hewitt reflected on a loss to American sensation Jordan Lee in the Wimbledon boys’s final on Sunday, the Australian vowed to dedicate himself to returning to the All England Club as a contender for the main crown.
