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29th April 2025
28th April 2025
Power outage halts play at Madrid; remaining matches pushed to Tuesday
Two women’s matches were completed before widespread outages across Spain and Europe suspended action at the Mutua Madrid Open.
Gauff bests Bencic; sets meeting with Mirra Andreeva in Madrid quarters
Coco Gauff defeated Belinda Bencic and Mirra Andreeva held off Yuliia Starodubtseva to set a marquee meeting in the Mutua Madrid Open quarterfinals.
Madrid Super Monday: Schedule of play, matchups, start times and results
We map out the matchups, set the schedule and size up the players looking to punch their ticket to the quarterfinals.
Stats corner: Svitolina tops Rybakina to stay perfect on clay in 2025
Elina Svitolina remains undefeated on clay this year -- in fact, she hasn't dropped a set on the surface in 2025. Her latest match was a victory over Elena Rybakina in the third round of the Mutua Madrid Open.
Courtside Changeover: Breakthroughs, setbacks and second chances in Madrid
A breakout run from Yuliia Starodubtseva, a gritty comeback from Belinda Bencic and another clay-court statement from Iga Swiatek have defined the first week of the Mutua Madrid Open.
Five things to know about Moyuka Uchijima, Madrid’s latest breakout star
Fresh off wins over Ons Jabeur and No. 3 Jessica Pegula, 23-year-old Moyuka Uchijima is making the most of her moment in Madrid.
27th April 2025
Sakkari upsets No. 6 Paolini to reach Round of 16 in Madrid; Pegula falls
Maria Sakkari dropped only three games in a dominating win against No. 6 Jasmine Paolini, knocking the No. 6 seed out of the Mutua Madrid Open.
Sabalenka needs three sets to beat Mertens for ninth straight time
Aryna Sabalenka dropped a set to Elise Mertens for the first time since 2019, but recovered to advance to the Mutua Madrid Open fourth round.
Swiatek fends off Noskova to win eighth straight Madrid match
Iga Swiatek has frequently had her hands full with Linda Noskova in their rivalry, but in their latest clash at the Mutua Madrid Open on Saturday evening, Swiatek saw things go mostly her own way.
26th April 2025
Safina steps back into the arena, this time in Shnaider’s corner
Watching from the sidelines hasn’t been easy for Dinara Safina, but partnering with Diana Shnaider has offered the former No. 1 a new way to live the sport she once ruled.
Gauff, Keys headline strong American showing in Madrid
With wins over Ann Li and Anna Kalinskaya, Coco Gauff and Madison Keys advanced to the Round of 16 -- and four more U.S. players are still in the hunt.
Mirra Andreeva defeats Frech; into Madrid last 16 for third straight year
Mirra Andreeva defeated Magdalena Frech for the second time in 2025 to reach the last 16 of the Mutua Madrid Open for the third straight year.
Madrid takeaways: Rybakina halts Andreescu comeback in second round
Elena Rybakina won a showdown between Grand Slam champions at the Mutua Madrid Open on Friday night, besting Bianca Andreescu to reach the third round.
By the numbers: Kostyuk earns best-ever Madrid result with Raducanu win
No. 24 seed Marta Kostyuk reached the third round of the Mutua Madrid Open for the first time in her career with a three-set triumph over 2021 US Open winner Emma Raducanu.
After more than three years in Top 2, Swiatek faces ranking threat in Madrid
Iga Swiatek has been ranked No. 1 or No. 2 every week since March 2022, but Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff are in position to challenge her in Madrid.
Osaka takes wild card to Saint-Malo 125; to face Marcinko in Round 1
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka will play a WTA 125 tournament for the first time in a decade next week after she accepted a wild card to the upcoming L'Open 35 de Saint-Malo.
25th April 2025
Top 10 roundup: Paolini, Pegula advance; Zheng upset on busy day in Madrid
Jasmine Paolini needed only an hour to roll into the third round, but No. 8 seed Zheng Qinwen was knocked out of the Madrid Open.
Top 10 roundup: Paolini advances, Zheng upset on busy day in Madrid
Jasmine Paolini needed only an hour to roll into the third round, but No. 8 seed Zheng Qinwen was knocked out of the Madrid Open.
Back injury forces Paula Badosa out of Madrid Open
No. 9 seed Paula Badosa pulled out of the Madrid Open ahead of her second-round match, citing a lingering back issue that has limited her since 2023. Cristina Bucsa steps in as a lucky loser.
Gauff rallies from early deficit to hold off Yastremska in Madrid
After getting shut out in the opening set, Coco Gauff found her footing and wore down Dayana Yastremska over 2 hours and 22 minutes at the Madrid Open.
From a set and a break down, Swiatek escapes Eala in Madrid
No. 2 seed and defending champion Iga Swiatek avoided another upset at the hands of Alexandra Eala with a three-set comeback in the second round of the Mutua Madrid Open.
24th April 2025
Sabalenka’s next power move? Adding finesse as she starts strong in Madrid
Coming forward more often, mixing in drop shots and trusting her touch, Aryna Sabalenka's game is evolving beyond brute force -- and the results are starting to show on clay.
Revenge or repeat? Swiatek gets second shot at Eala in Madrid
One month after her Miami Open breakthrough, Alexandra Eala returns for a rematch against Iga Swiatek on clay — where the World No. 2 rarely misses.
Mirra Andreeva is back in Madrid, winning early and aiming high
In 2023, Mirra Andreeva played her way into tennis consciousness. Now, she’s back in Madrid, ready to begin the next chapter.
Raducanu edges Lamens in Madrid for first outdoor clay win since 2022
Emma Raducanu came from a break down in both sets to defeat Suzan Lamens in the Mutua Madrid Open first round.
23rd April 2025
Gauff teams up with Miu Miu and New Balance for exclusive capsule collection
This spring and summer, World No. 4 Coco Gauff will be acing her on-court looks with the help of her clothing sponsor New Balance and designer label Miu Miu.
Badosa, Tsitsipas joke about 'white wedding' on Laureus red carpet
Though they're not yet engaged, Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas have confessed that they're already thinking about dreamy locales for a big wedding day.
Returning mothers Sevastova, Bencic win in Madrid; Volynets defeats Kvitova
The unranked Anastasija Sevastova defeated Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova for the first time in nine meetings in the Mutua Madrid Open first round, and was joined by fellow returning mother Belinda Bencic. However, three-time champion Petra Kvitova fell to Katie Volynets.
Madrid opens with new questions, returning stars and a marquee rematch
The WTA’s biggest names descend on La Caja Mágica with title ambitions, evolving mindsets and a few old superstitions -- all on display as Madrid’s clay drama unfolds.
22nd April 2025
Madrid takeaways: Bronzetti tops Osaka for first time
Italy's Lucia Bronzetti earned her first-ever win against Naomi Osaka in three tries in the first round of the Mutua Madrid Open.
Still managing back pain, Badosa hopeful for Madrid success
After a challenging period with a back injury affecting her daily life, Paula Badosa said her recent treatments have helped, and she aims to return to form at the Madrid Open.
'Each match is a different story': Eala on Swiatek rematch in Madrid
Alexandra Eala will take on Iga Swiatek for the second time in a month after defeating Viktoriya Tomova in the Mutua Madrid Open first round.
Serena Williams lands on TIME 100 list of most influential people
Serena Williams was named to TIME magazine's 2025 list of the world's 100 most influential people this week, her third selection for the prestigious honor.
Rankings Watch: Ostapenko back in Top 20, Danilovic breaks new ground
Jelena Ostapenko beat both of the world’s top-ranked players to win Stuttgart, Elina Svitolina won her 18th title and Emma Navarro climbed back into the Top 10 -- all as the European clay swing began with a bang.
Eight years later, Ostapenko is still swinging freely and winning titles
From a historic Roland Garros title as a teenager to a measured, dominant run in Stuttgart, Jelena Ostapenko’s game -- and mindset -- have evolved.
21st April 2025
Ostapenko defeats Sabalenka for first time to claim Stuttgart title
Jelena Ostapenko claimed her ninth career title, and second on clay, after dropping just five games to Aryna Sabalenka in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix final.
'Third time's the charm': Galfi wins WTA 125 Oeiras title
After two runner-up finishes, Dalma Galfi is a WTA 125 champion at last. The Hungarian defeated No. 2 seed Katie Volynets of the United States 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 for the Oeiras Ladies Open title in Oeiras, Portugal.
Madrid draw: Defending champ Swiatek finds Eala, Ostapenko in her section
The draw for the year's first clay-court WTA 1000 event, the Mutua Madrid Open, came out on Sunday. 29 of the Top 30 players are among the seeds.
Top seed Svitolina triumphs in Rouen; wins first title in nearly two years
No. 1 seed Elina Svitolina earned her first title since May of 2023, besting No. 3 seed Olga Danilovic to win the WTA 250 Open Capfinances Rouen Métropole.
Sabalenka, Ostapenko power into Stuttgart final showdown
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and Jelena Ostapenko will square off for the WTA 500 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix title on Monday. Sabalenka leads their head-to-head 3-0.
20th April 2025
No. 1 Sabalenka cruises into Stuttgart semis; Paolini takes down Gauff
Aryna Sabalenka is back in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix semifinals after a straight-sets win over her former doubles partner Elise Mertens. In the final four, she will meet Jasmine Paolini, who ousted Coco Gauff.
World No. 1 Sabalenka books Stuttgart semifinal spot
Aryna Sabalenka is back in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix semifinals after a straight-sets win over her former doubles partner Elise Mertens.
Six in a row! Ostapenko tops Swiatek again in Stuttgart quarterfinals
Jelena Ostapenko ran her head-to-head record against Iga Swiatek to 6-0 with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 win in the quarterfinals of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.
19th April 2025
Madrid 2025: Dates, draws, prize money and everything you need to know
The year's first clay-court WTA 1000 event starts imminently, when 49 of the world's Top 50 players head to the Spanish capital for the Mutua Madrid Open.
18th April 2025
Stuttgart quarterfinal preview: Top 5 seeds in the mix for Porsche glory
Eight Top 30 players, including five of the Top 6 players in the PIF WTA Rankings, are set for Saturday’s blazing quarterfinals at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.
During quest for first Stuttgart title, Sabalenka plays the waiting game
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will have to wait until Saturday to get her Porsche Tennis Grand Prix campaign underway. She hopes the wait will be worth it.
Gauff cruises; Ostapenko overcomes Navarro to make Stuttgart quarters
Coco Gauff and Jelena Ostapenko were the night session winners on Thursday in Stuttgart, completing an engrossing quarterfinal lineup at the WTA 500 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix.
17th April 2025
Hot shot: Paolini foils Niemeier tweener en route to Stuttgart victory
Jasmine Paolini had to withstand a Jule Niemeier tweener -- and save a set point -- before booking her place in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix quarterfinals.
WTA Ventures appoints Wasserman as sales agency of record
Global sports, music and entertainment company Wasserman has been appointed as the sales agency of record for WTA Ventures, the commercial arm of the WTA, to help supercharge its continued growth.
Alexandrova continues surge, upsets Mirra Andreeva in Stuttgart
Ekaterina Alexandrova posted her fourth Top 10 win of the year with an upset of Mirra Andreeva in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix second round.
By the numbers: Swiatek storms into Stuttgart quarterfinals
Two-time Porsche Tennis Grand Prix champion Iga Swiatek got her 2025 Stuttgart campaign off to a dominant start with a victory over qualifier Jana Fett.
Lamens halts Andreescu comeback in first-round Rouen thriller
Suzan Lamens edged Bianca Andreescu in a third-set tiebreak in the Open Capfinances Rouen Métropole first round.
16th April 2025
'She showed me the way': Mirra Andreeva pays tribute to ailing sister Erika
Mirra Andreeva posted her first win over older sister Erika in the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix first round -- a bittersweet victory via retirement.
2025 Roland Garros entries: Can anyone dethrone Swiatek in Paris?
World No. 2 and defending champion Iga Swiatek will seek a fifth career Roland Garros title next month, and she will be joined at the clay-court Grand Slam tournament by the entire Top 100 in the PIF WTA Rankings this week.
Paolini, Navarro breeze into Stuttgart second round
Jasmine Paolini and Emma Navarro lived up to their seeded billing at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix on Tuesday evening, quickly picking up first-round wins at the WTA 500 indoor-clay event in Stuttgart.
Seeking a Porsche, Mirra Andreeva's first hurdle will be her big sister
At the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, Mirra Andreeva is aiming for her third title of the year. But her Stuttgart opener will be against a player who has had her number for as long as she can remember: her big sister Erika.
15th April 2025
'I hope the Latvian police aren't watching!': Ostapenko on need for speed
Jelena Ostapenko discussed her love of fast cars, rollercoasters and the need for fearlessness in doubles after her Porsche Tennis Grand Prix firs-round win.
'It’s a very big moment': Haddad Maia aims for another clay-court surge
Ahead of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, wtatennis.com caught up with Brazilian No. 1 Beatriz Haddad Maia, as she hopes hard work will propel her to another exceptional clay-court swing.
Stuttgart soundcheck: The top seeds speak as European clay gets underway
Stuttgart’s Media Day mixed fun and focus, with storylines already starting to take shape as the top players in the world look for another title to add to their collection.
14th April 2025
Rankings Watch: Sierra rides win streak to new career high
With no WTA or 125 events last week, the PIF WTA Rankings held steady inside the Top 50. But on the ITF circuit, Anastasia Zakharova (Zaragoza W100) and Solana Sierra (Bellinzona W75) picked up titles that could set up bigger moves ahead.
Japan and U.S. round out Billie Jean King Cup Finals field
Japan and the U.S. clinched the final two of the eight spots in September's Billie Jean King Cup Finals with 2-1 wins over Canada and Slovakia in the final group-stages matches of the 2025 Qualifiers.
13th April 2025
Stuttgart draw revealed: World's top four players lead packed field
11 of the world's Top 20 players will face off for the prestigious WTA 500 indoor-clay title at the Porsche-Arena in Stuttgart, kicking off the European clay-court swing.
Great Britain, Spain, Ukraine clinch BJK Cup Finals berths
Elina Svitolina led Ukraine to a historic first-ever Billie Jean King Cup Finals berth, while the last-minute British doubles pair of Katie Boulter and Jodie Burrage were winner-take-all victors in The Hague.
12th April 2025
Kazakhstan advances; Ukraine and young Canadians step up at BJK Cup
On Friday at the Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers, Canada and Ukraine got off to hot starts, and Elena Rybakina sealed Kazakhstan's place in September's Billie Jean King Cup Finals.
11th April 2025
Shot of the Month: Kostyuk’s match-ending underarm ace in Miami
Marta Kostyuk closed out her third-round win at the Miami Open with one of the most unexpected shots of the season -- an underarm ace.
Stuttgart 2025: Dates, draws, prize money and everything you need to know
The iconic indoor clay of the Porsche-Arena is calling: here are the facts and storylines you need to know from the WTA 500 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart.
Rybakina wins; Poland, Czechs start strong at BJK Cup Qualifiers
Kazakhstan, Poland, Czech Republic and Netherlands were the first winners as group play at the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Qualifiers got underway.
Rome entries: Swiatek, Sabalenka aim for rematch of last year's final
All of the Top 71 players in the PIF WTA Rankings are entered in the main draw of the WTA 1000 Internazionali BNL d'Italia. Main-draw play in Rome begins on Tuesday, May 6.
10th April 2025
Surprise winners and teenage stars shake up the early WTA season
From Madison Keys’ Grand Slam breakthrough to Mirra Andreeva’s historic rise, the first 18 events of the 2025 season have delivered one surprise after another -- with the Race to Riyadh already taking shape.
Zheng joins Jabeur, Krejcikova in withdrawing from Stuttgart
World No. 8 Zheng Qinwen has withdrawn from the upcoming WTA 500 Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, which begins on Sunday.
9th April 2025
Five things to watch at BJK Cup: 18 nations chasing a spot in Shenzhen
As the Qualifiers get underway, youth movements, national pride and playoff stakes shape a high-stakes week across the Billie Jean King Cup calendar.
Shnaider tabs former World No. 1 Dinara Safina as coach
World No. 12 Diana Shnaider has hired former World No. 1 and three-time Grand Slam finalist Dinara Safina as her new coach.
8th April 2025
Billie Jean King receives historic star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Tennis legend, equality advocate and Hologic WTA Tour co-founder Billie Jean King has been honored with a historic star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
7th April 2025
Why Charleston was arguably the most personal title of Pegula’s career
Jessica Pegula didn’t just win her first clay-court title. She did it steps from the courts where her tennis story began, fighting through fatigue and emotion to complete a comeback that felt years in the making.
Rankings Watch: Pegula becomes top-ranked American; Kenin climbs 10 spots
Jessica Pegula capped her long-awaited clay breakthrough and returns to No. 3 -- knocking Coco Gauff from the top American perch, while Sofia Kenin, Katarzyna Kawa and Julieta Pareja make bold statements of their own.
Week in Review: Clay titles, teen energy and more from Charleston and Bogota
The clay-court season is officially in full swing after the WTA 500 Credit One Charleston Open and the WTA 250 Copa Colsanitas Zurich came to their exciting conclusions on Sunday. Take a look back at some of the highlights from the week.
Sierra, Semenistaja claim clay-court WTA 125 titles
The big winners at this week's clay-court WTA 125 events were Solana Sierra (Megasaray Hotels Open #3 champion) and Darja Semenistaja (Open Internacional Femeni Solgirones champion).
Wozniacki and husband David Lee set to welcome third child
Former World No. 1 Caroline Wozniacki will soon become a mother for the third time, she has announced in a post on social media.
Pegula turns Charleston final around for first clay-court title
No. 1 seed Jessica Pegula turned around a second-set deficit in stunning fashion en route to capturing the Credit One Charleston Open title by beating fellow American Sofia Kenin 6-3, 7-5.
Hat trick: Colombia's Osorio sweeps to third Bogota title
Top Colombian player Camila Osorio successfully defended her Copa Colsanitas Zurich title in her nation's capital on Sunday, defeating qualifier Katarzyna Kawa in straight sets in the final.
Credit One extends Charleston title rights; commits to equal prize money
Starting in 2026, Credit One Bank has committed to paying the WTA 500-level players in the Credit One Charleston Open field equivalent to ATP 500-level events.
6th April 2025
Advantage Pegula or Kenin? Making the case for Charleston’s finalists
Jessica Pegula looked rattled for stretches of her semifinal but escaped in three sets, setting up an all-American final against Sofia Kenin, whose confidence has grown with every match.
Pegula prevails in Charleston semis; faces Kenin in all-American final
Top-seeded Jessica Pegula claimed a spot in her first Credit One Charleston Open final, fighting back from a break down in the third set to oust Ekaterina Alexandrova. She will meet Sofia Kenin for the title.
5th April 2025
On WTA debut, 16-year-old Pareja becomes youngest semifinalist since Gauff
Julieta Pareja, 16, defeated Leolia Jeanjean at the Copa Colsanitas Zurich to become the youngest tour-level semifinalist since Coco Gauff in 2019. Camila Osorio, Katarzyna Kawa and Julia Riera also advanced.
Zheng rises to 'challenge' of guest editing 'W' magazine
World No. 8 Zheng Qinwen recently served as the guest editor of the fashion magazine 'W' in China, where she also showed her range in front of the camera.
Charleston semifinals: Can anyone stop Pegula's run to the title?
Three Americans will vie for the Credit One Charleston Open title. On Saturday, top-seeded Jessica Pegula will take on Ekaterina Alexandrova (1 p.m. ET), while Amanda Anisimova and Sofia Kenin look for a spot in the final.
Serena Williams joins Caitlin Clark to talk women's sports with NFL
Serena Williams joined Caitlin Clark to talk up women's sports to NFL owners this week in Palm Beach, Florida.
By the numbers: Alexandrova reaches second Charleston semifinal
No. 9 seed Ekaterina Alexandrova stormed into her third semifinal of 2025 with a straight-sets upset of No. 3 seed Zheng Qinwen at the Credit One Charleston Open.
Pegula maintains perfect record against Collins to make Charleston semis
Jessica Pegula came from a set and a break down to dethrone defending champion Danielle Collins in the Credit One Charleston Open quarterfinals, and has now won all six of their meetings.
4th April 2025
Charleston takeaways: Kalinskaya upsets Keys as quarterfinals are set
No. 14 seed Anna Kalinskaya scored her first Top 10 win of the season with a straight-sets victory over No. 2 seed Madison Keys to reach the quarterfinals of the Credit One Charleston Open.
Navarro, Anisimova set all-American quarterfinal in Charleston
Emma Navarro came from a set and a break down against Ashlyn Krueger and Amanda Anisimova defeated Yulia Putintseva to set an all-American quarterfinal at the Credit One Charleston Open.
3rd April 2025
Charleston takeaways: Zheng beats Sakkari to extend clay-court win streak
Zheng Qinwen has won 12 straight matches on clay, with her latest coming over Maria Sakkari at the Credit One Charleston Open.
Top seed Pegula, three more Americans reach Charleston third round
Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro, Sofia Kenin and Ashlyn Krueger all won on Wednesday to give the U.S. seven women into the third round at the Credit One Charleston Open.
'Really happy' Kasatkina wins first match as Australian in Charleston
Daria Kasatkina dropped just two games to Lauren Davis at the Credit One Charleston Open in her first match as the Australian No. 1.
2nd April 2025
Pareja, 16, and Cyprus's Serban score milestone wins in Bogota
The Copa Colsanitas Zurich first round saw American teenager Julieta Pareja become the first 2009-born player to win a match in a WTA main draw, while Raluka Serban also became the first Cypriot to win a match at this level.
Americans Keys, Collins and Anisimova book Charleston Round of 16 spots
Three Americans were the first players to reach the Credit One Charleston Open Round of 16: Madison Keys, Amanda Anisimova and defending champion Danielle Collins.
Charleston takeaways: Kenin, Sakkari start clay season strong
Two former Top 10 players got off to winning starts at the WTA 500 Credit One Charleston Open on Tuesday as Sofia Kenin and Maria Sakkari both won their opening matches in straight sets.
Ostapenko returns to Charleston with a new outlook and an old spark
Charleston was the site of one of her earliest breakthroughs. Now Jelena Ostapenko is back with a new mindset, a cult following, and her eyes on a second Grand Slam.
1st April 2025
Paolini announces split with 2024 WTA Coach of the Year Furlan
World No. 6 Jasmine Paolini has split with her coach of a decade, former ATP World No. 19 Renzo Furlan.