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31st July 2025

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Fresh off Wimbledon title, Swiatek gets straight to business in Montreal

Two weeks after completing her Wimbledon breakthrough, Iga Swiatek dropped just four games in her return to action, extending her run of form in a second-round win over Guo Hanyu.

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Osaka saves two match points to overhaul Samsonova in Montreal

Naomi Osaka and Liudmila Samsonova have played five times in the past 16 months, and Osaka took a 3-2 lead in their rivalry after saving two match points en route to victory in the Omnium Banque Nationale second round.

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Victoria Mboko’s fast track gets another jolt in Montreal

She grew up watching the Canadian Open from the stands. Now, at 18, Victoria Mboko is facing Top 50 players under the lights ... and winning.

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Mental health panels offer candid insights from Pegula, Ruud and more

Jessica Pegula offered honest, thoughtful reflections during a recent mental health panel in Montreal, where the WTA Foundation also announced a $10,000 donation to the Canadian Centre for Mental Health and Sport.

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30th July 2025

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Filipina sensation Eala out of Cincinnati Open with shoulder injury

Alexandra Eala, who took the tennis world by storm after a semifinal showing in Miami earlier this year, has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open with a shoulder injury.

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Andreescu, Ito in US Open qualifying; Garcia receives main-draw wild card

Bianca Andreescu, Aoi Ito and Tereza Valentova all feature in the US Open qualifying entry list, while Caroline Garcia and Valerie Glozman have received main-draw wild cards.

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Two points from defeat, Gauff escapes Collins in Montreal

Top seed Coco Gauff overcame 23 double faults and 74 unforced errors to top Danielle Collins in a third-set tiebreak at the Omnium Banque Nationale.

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From a set and 4-1 down, Ito saves match point to stun Paolini in Montreal

Japanese qualifier Aoi Ito drew Jasmine Paolini into her web of forehand slices and unpredictable shot selection to pull off a comeback from match point down in the Omnium Banque Nationale second round, posting her first career Top 10 win.

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From Centre Court highs to Shake Shack lows, Canada’s stars take their swing

Eugenie Bouchard leaned on experience, Victoria Mboko leaned into her serve and Leylah Fernandez ran out of fuel in more ways than one.

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Amid rough stretch, Jessica Pegula hopes to 'find some magic' in Canada

Jessica Pegula has won the Canadian Open in each of the past two years and this year, the tournament comes at the perfect time, giving her a chance to rediscover her form after first round losses both at Wimbledon and in Washington D.C.

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Andreescu withdraws from Montreal with ankle injury, Andreeva advances

Bianca Andreescu withdrew from her second-round match at her home WTA 1000 event, Omnium Banque Nationale presente par Rogers, with a left ankle injury. Her opponent, No. 4 seed Mirra Andreeva, advances to the third round via walkover.

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29th July 2025

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Bouchard's last dance in Montreal begins with a win

Former Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard topped Top 100 player Emiliana Arango in three sets to postpone her retirement from tennis at least one round at the Omnium Banque Nationale.

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Just like old times: 3 hours, 26 minutes of Siegemund vs. Maria

In the third-longest match of the WTA season, Laura Siegemund outlasted Tatjana Maria, her friend, rival -- and fellow 37-year-old -- in a match that spanned nearly three-and-a-half hours.

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Osaka splits with coach Patrick Mouratoglou, will trial with Tomasz Wiktorowski

Naomi Osaka and Patrick Mouratoglou have parted ways after less than a year of working together, and the four-time Grand Slam champion will now work with Tomasz Wiktorowski on a trial basis.

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Raducanu and Osaka advance to second round at Omnium Banque Nationale

Emma Raducanu of Great Britain continued her solid start to the North American summer hard-court season by picking up a straight-sets win over Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the first round of the Omnium Banque Nationale presente par Rogers.

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Sabalenka rocks out at Coldplay show ahead of hard-court season

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has been living it up this month, and her dancing was on full display at the Coldplay show at Hard Rock Stadium.

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28th July 2025

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Rankings Watch: Fernandez climbs, Venus reappears and Townsend tops them all

Leylah Fernandez is up to No. 24 after her biggest career title, Venus Williams returns to the rankings at 45 years old and Taylor Townsend reaches No. 1 in doubles.

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Jones captures second WTA 125 title this month to make Top 100 debut

Great Britain's Francesca Jones is into the Top 100 of the PIF WTA Singles Rankings after winning the WTA 125 36° Palermo Ladies Open on Sunday.

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Montreal’s super-sized showdown kicks off WTA 1000 summer

With Iga Swiatek chasing ground in the Race, Coco Gauff as top seed, and Jessica Pegula seeking a rare three-peat, Montreal’s 12-day WTA 1000 is loaded.

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'I put in the work, I put in the hours': Why DC feels like a turning point for Fernandez

From surviving three-hour duels to beating top seeds Jessica Pegula and Elena Rybakina, Leylah Fernandez’s DC run revealed a fighter ready for the hard-court summer.

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Vondrousova denies Eala from a set down in Montreal opener

A first-round clash of left-handed players in the Omnium Banque Nationale first round saw Marketa Vondrousova defeat Alexandra Eala in three sets.

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Fernandez storms to Washington crown for fourth career WTA title

Leylah Fernandez needed just 1 hour and 9 minutes to cruise past Anna Kalinskaya and win the Mubadala Citi DC Open title -- her first WTA 500 trophy.

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27th July 2025

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Fernandez vs. Kalinskaya: Breaking down the Washington, D.C. final

One game away from defeat, Leylah Fernandez battled all the way back to win a 3-hour and 12-minute, three-tiebreak epic over Elena Rybakina in the Mubadala Citi DC Open semifinals. In the final, she will meet Anna Kalinskaya, who boasts a 9-2 main-draw record in Washington.

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Fernandez outlasts Rybakina in Washington semifinal marathon

One game away from defeat, Leylah Fernandez battled all the way back to win a 3-hour and 12-minute, three-tiebreak epic over Elena Rybakina in the Mubadala Citi DC Open semifinals.

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Montreal draw: Gauff tops field; Slam champs Andreescu and Krejcikova to meet

This summer's Grand Slam champions, Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek, are seeded No. 1 and No. 2 at the Omnium Banque Nationale presente par Rogers, the first WTA 1000 event of the North American summer hard-court season.

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Bouzkova becomes first two-time champion in Prague

No. 5 seed Marie Bouzkova claimed her second title at the Livesport Prague Open by defeating No. 1 seed Linda Noskova in a thrilling three-set comeback.

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26th July 2025

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The semifinal debate: Who has the strongest case in Washington?

We’re down to the final four in Washington, but who will break through to Sunday’s final? Here’s the case for each semifinalist.

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How the long game paid off for new doubles No. 1 and Washington champ Townsend

Thirteen years after her breakout as a junior champion, Taylor Townsend’s path through criticism, setbacks, and reinvention has brought her to the top of the doubles rankings.

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Fernandez follows Pegula upset with another D.C. win; faces Rybakina next

After upsetting No. 1 seed Jessica Pegula in the second round, Leylah Fernandez toppled another American, Taylor Townsend, in Washington, D.C. She will take on former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in the semifinals.

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Raducanu charges past Sakkari into Washington semifinals

Previously a two-time Washington quarterfinalist, Emma Raducanu is into her first Mubadala Citi DC Open semifinal after a straight-sets win over Maria Sakkari.

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Prague hosts rare all-Czech WTA final as Noskova meets Bouzkova

Linda Noskova and Marie Bouzkova both enjoyed straight-sets semifinal victories at the Livesport Prague Open to set the ninth all-Czech WTA final since 1993, and the third in tournament history.

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25th July 2025

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Think you’re a Montreal tennis expert? Let's find out

How well do you know the history, heroes and surprises of Montreal’s WTA 1000 event? See if you can ace every question in our quiz.

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'Not a funeral, a celebration': Bouchard makes peace with tennis farewell

Eugenie Bouchard has no regrets about her relentless pursuit of success, but the wear and tear of the sport has led her to a new chapter beyond tennis.

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Frech says it was 'honor' to face Venus Williams: 'She's like a god'

Magdalena Frech ended Venus Williams' comeback to tennis at the Mubadala Citi DC Open in the second round.

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Townsend surges in D.C., draws Fernandez after upset of Pegula

After firing 15 aces past Sofia Kenin in under an hour, Taylor Townsend now takes on Leylah Fernandez, who ousted top-seeded Jessica Pegula in a lengthy three-set thriller.

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Takeaways: Raducanu defeats Osaka in D.C. showdown of former Slam champions

A first-time meeting between two former major champions in the Mubadala Citi DC Open second round saw Emma Raducanu drop just six games to Naomi Osaka to reach her third quarterfinal of 2025.

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The Venus Williams comeback tour is rolling on into Cincinnati

Venus Williams, who returned to the Hologic WTA Tour this week in Washington, D.C., has received a wild card for the upcoming Cincinnati Open.

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24th July 2025

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100 days out from WTA Finals: Aryna Sabalenka is in, and the Race is getting crowded

Aryna Sabalenka leads the Race with Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff closing in, while the likes of Amanda Anisimova, Elina Svitolina and Belinda Bencic jostle for position in a tightening field with little room for error.

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One more win, and Taylor Townsend is a World No. 1

After teaming with Zheng Shuai to beat Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste, Taylor Townsend is one win from becoming the 50th doubles World No. 1.

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Montreal 2025: Draws, dates, prize money and what you need to know

With Jessica Pegula defending her crown, Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek chasing momentum and Eugenie Bouchard calling time on her career, this year’s edition blends big names with big moments.

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Sakkari looks like herself again; beats No. 2 Navarro in Washington

Maria Sakkari, a wild card ranked No. 90, saved all three break points against Emma Navarro to score her third win over the American and move one step closer to a much-needed deep run.

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Venus Williams impressed; Martina Navratilova noticed

As Venus Williams made her case on court, Martina Navratilova followed along from a Miami restaurant -- and couldn’t believe what she was seeing.

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Venus caps historic return to tennis by confirming engagement to actor

She's engaged! On a historic night for Venus Williams on the court, she made some notable news off of it.

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Playful Venus Williams basks in having health insurance again

Back on tour after more than a year away, Venus Williams laughingly said in her post-match interview that she returned to action for the health insurance.

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23rd July 2025

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Who is Tereza Valentova? Meet the Czech teenager who's not backing down

From stress fractures and a coaching reset to a seven-match win streak, Tereza Valentova has found her footing on the Hologic WTA Tour, while rediscovering joy in the process.

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Who is Tereza Valentova? Meet the Czech teenager who's not backing down

From stress fractures and a coaching reset to a seven-match win streak, Tereza Valentova has found her footing on the Hologic WTA Tour, while rediscovering joy in the process.

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At 45, Venus Williams wins first match in 16 months

Venus Williams earned her first singles win since August 2023 with a straight-sets victory over World No. 35 Peyton Stearns, becoming the oldest tour-level match winner in more than two decades.

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Raducanu or Osaka? Who will take the next step in D.C.?

Emma Raducanu picked up her best win by ranking since May, ousting No. 7 seed Marta Kostyuk in the opening round of the Mubadala Citi DC Open on Tuesday. She will face former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka in the second round.

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Raducanu takes down Kostyuk in Washington first-round clash

Emma Raducanu picked up her best win by ranking since May, ousting No. 7 seed Marta Kostyuk in the opening round of the Mubadala Citi DC Open on Tuesday.

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Noskova, Siniakova lead record-setting eight Czechs into Prague last 16

An Open Era record of eight Czech players have reached the Livesport Prague Open last 16, including top seed Linda Noskova, Katerina Siniakova and Tereza Valentova.

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Townsend opens D.C. Day 2 with win over fellow mom Maria

In a first-round showdown between two of the moms on tour, Taylor Townsend kicked off Tuesday's play at the Mubadala Citi DC Open with a straight-sets win over Tatjana Maria.

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Leylah Fernandez's DMs are open: The Montreal date sweepstakes is on

After years of traveling the world for tennis, Leylah Fernandez is inviting one lucky fan to meet her on home turf in Montreal for a simple first date -- but only if her father signs off.

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22nd July 2025

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Scene and Heard: Venus wins in doubles, Mboko climbs as D.C. heats up

From a crowd-pleasing doubles return for Venus Williams and Hailey Baptiste to Victoria Mboko’s continued surge, here’s what you might’ve missed on Day 1 in Washington.

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You'll never guess what inspired Venus Williams' signature wave and twirl

Ahead of her first-round match in D.C., Venus Williams gave a little wave and twirl tutorial, and explained its unlikely origin story.

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Jessica Pegula returns to D.C. chasing another summer run

A dozen years after her Citi Open debut, Jessica Pegula returns to D.C. as a title favorite, carrying the momentum of her most complete season yet.

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Caroline Garcia weds Borja Duran in stunning ceremony

Former World No. 4 Caroline Garcia, who played her final French Open in May and is winding down her career, married Borja Duran on July 19 and shared the beautiful photos on Instagram.

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21st July 2025

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Rankings Watch: Boisson cracks Top 50; Begu, Teichmann back in Top 100

Lois Boisson breaks into the Top 50, Irina-Camelia Begu wins at home and rising teenagers Tereza Valentova and Petra Marcinko headline a week of momentum-shifting results.

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Teenage sweep: Valentova and Marcinko win latest WTA 125 titles

It was 18-year-old Tereza Valentova and 19-year-old Petra Marcinko who captured last week's WTA 125 singles titles in Porto and Rome, respectively.

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Begu tops Teichmann to capture home-soil title in Iasi

Irina-Camelia Begu won her first WTA singles title since 2022, and her sixth overall, by triumphing in her home country of Romania at the UniCredit Iasi Open.

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Back in D.C., Venus Williams reminds us what staying power looks like

Seven-time major champion Venus Williams returns to the D.C. Open surrounded by family, history and a lasting connection to the game she helped shape.

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Venus Williams returns: Everything to know about her comeback to tennis

Returning after 16 months away, Venus Williams didn’t map out her full plan in D.C., but made it clear this comeback is more than ceremonial.

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20th July 2025

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Another Boisson breakthrough: Wins first WTA title in Hamburg

Lois Boisson of France collected another milestone in her breakthrough season by winning her first Hologic WTA Tour singles title at the MSC Hamburg Ladies Open on Sunday.

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Washington D.C. preview: Baptiste returns, five Slam champs descend and more

With Hailey Baptiste back as a Top 50 player and five major champions in the mix, the Mubadala Citi DC Open brings star power and local pride to kick off the North American swing.

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Washington draw: Venus Williams returns to tour action vs. Stearns

Contesting her first event in 16 months, former World No. 1 Venus Williams will face fellow American Peyton Stearns in the opening round of the Mubadala Citi DC Open. Jessica Pegula tops the draw, and Emma Raducanu will take on Marta Kostyuk in the first round.

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19th July 2025

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Zheng undergoes elbow surgery; withdraws from US Open

World No. 6 Zheng Qinwen has undergone surgery for "persistent pain" in her right elbow, and has withdrawn from the US Open.

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Zheng undergoes arthroscopic surgery on right elbow

World No. 6 Zheng Qinwen has undergone surgery for "persistent pain" in her right elbow, and will be sidelined for the coming weeks and months.

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18th July 2025

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Swiatek's one-of-a-kind gift for Wimbledon win: A LEGO strawberry

Iga Swiatek arrived home after winning Wimbledon to a special keepsake to commemorate a historic victory as SW19: a LEGO model of a giant strawberry.

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Sloane Stephens wins Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Award at ESPYS

Former US Open champion Sloane Stephens was given the 2025 Muhammad Ali Sports Humanitarian Award for the incredible work she's done with her foundation.

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Vekic rallies WTA legends for ‘Grand Slam’ facility in hometown of Osijek

Olympic silver medalist Donna Vekic and her local governments completed their "Big 4 Project" of constructing Grand Slam-surfaced courts in her hometown of Osijek, Croatia, giving citizens a chance to play on those major surfaces for free.

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Jabeur announces break from tennis 'to put myself first'

Three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur says she is stepping away from professional tennis -- for now.

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Washington 2025: Draws, dates, prize money and what you need to know

Top seed Jessica Pegula and Grand Slam champions Emma Raducanu, Venus Williams, Elena Rybakina and Naomi Osaka are in the mix, as the North American summer hard-court season starts with the Mubadala Citi DC Open on July 21.

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17th July 2025

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Sabalenka, Jabeur, Badosa withdraw from Montreal

Aryna Sabalenka, Ons Jabeur, Paula Badosa and Sonay Kartal have all withdrawn from the Omnium Banque Nationale in Montreal this month.

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'Cannot believe my life': Beyoncé says hi to Gauff at 'Cowboy Carter' tour

Coco Gauff couldn't stop buzzing after Beyoncé personally acknowledged her during her "Cowboy Carter" world tour in Atlanta.

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Former Wimbledon finalist Bouchard set to retire after Montreal

Eugénie Bouchard, who reached the Wimbledon final in 2014 and was ranked as high as No. 5 in the world, will play her final tournament this summer in Montreal.

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SEE IT: Sharapova tests her mettle against 'wings of death' on 'Hot Ones'

Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova stared down the "wings of death" on the popular YouTube show 'Hot Ones' and answered a myriad of questions about tennis, her illustrious career, and more.

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16th July 2025

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2025 US Open entries: Defending champ Sabalenka leads field to New York

The main-draw entry list for the 2025 US Open was released on Tuesday. 98 of the world's Top 99 players will line up in New York for a chance to win the year's final Grand Slam title.

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Defending champ Badosa pulls out of Washington with lower back injury

Defending champion Paula Badosa has withdrawn from the Mubadala Citi DC Open with a psoas tear, and she'll be replaced in the main draw by Queen's Club champion Tatjana Maria.

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15th July 2025

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Defending champion Sabalenka tops Cincinnati entry list

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka leads a superlative field at the 2025 Cincinnati Open, which will expand to a 12-day main-draw event this year.

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Watch: Wimbledon champs Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner share a sweet dance

Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner shared a sweet dance at the Champions Dinner after taking the singles titles at Wimbledon this past weekend.

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Wimbledon in review: Swiatek's stats, breakthrough results and more

Two incredible weeks at Wimbledon brought the 2025 grass-court season to an unforgettable end. Look back at the fortnight's highlights here.

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Summertime fireworks: Looking ahead to the North American hard-court swing

With six tournaments in seven weeks, the North American summer hard-court season promises to bring the heat (in more ways than one). The swing starts next week: here's a breakdown of some storylines to look forward to.

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14th July 2025

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McNally, Jones and Cocciaretto triumph at WTA 125 events

With two events on clay and one on grass, Caty McNally, Francesca Jones and Elisabetta Cocciaretto hoisted singles trophies at this past week's WTA 125 tournaments.

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Rankings Watch: Andreeva makes Top 5 debut, Anisimova cracks Top 10

In the post-Wimbledon edition of the PIF WTA Rankings, champion Iga Swiatek is back in the Top 3, quarterfinalist Mirra Andreeva enters the Top 5, runner-up Amanda Anisimova makes her Top 10 debut and semifinalist Belinda Bencic returns to the Top 20.

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Hard work on and off the court defines Swiatek's rise to Wimbledon champion

On Sunday, wtatennis.com caught up with Iga Swiatek after a whirlwind, hard-working and mostly sleepless period since becoming the Wimbledon champion.

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13th July 2025

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Kudermetova and Mertens capture Wimbledon doubles title

Veronika Kudermetova and Elise Mertens are the Wimbledon ladies' doubles champions after overcoming Hsieh Su-wei and Jelena Ostapenko in an enthralling final on Centre Court on Sunday.

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'I keep surprising myself': Swiatek conquers grass as Slam total flourishes

Playing with more risk, former World No. 1 Iga Swiatek wrapped up her career-best grass-court season with a relatively unexpected trophy -- the Venus Rosewater Dish as Wimbledon singles champion.

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With family support behind her, Anisimova aims to stay on upward trajectory

Despite a tough loss in the Wimbledon final, Amanda Anisimova leaves Wimbledon with a Top 10 ranking and a pathway to more quality Grand Slam finishes.

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Pohankova bests Pareja to keep Wimbledon girls' crown in Slovak hands

Mia Pohankova defeated Julieta Pareja in straight sets to claim the Wimbledon girls' singles title, becoming the second straight Slovak champion following Renata Jamrichova in 2024.

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Cheers, a hug and one wild prediction: All the buzz from Swiatek's Wimbledon win

After her Wimbledon win, Iga Swiatek received praise from everyone from Coco Gauff to Robert Lewandowski, and even got a hug from Courteney Cox. But most impressively, a pre-tournament prediction by an X user correctly foresaw her victory.

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The perfect ending: Swiatek fails to lose a game in Wimbledon final

Iga Swiatek stormed to her sixth career Grand Slam singles title -- and a first at the All England Club -- with a 6-0, 6-0 defeat of American Amanda Anisimova in Saturday's final.

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12th July 2025

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Hsieh/Ostapenko dethrone Siniakova/Townsend to reach Wimbledon doubles final

Hsieh Su-wei and Jelena Ostapenko will face Elise Mertens and Veronika Kudermetova for the women's doubles title at Wimbledon.

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Former World No. 1 Venus Williams joins main-draw field at WTA 500 Washington

Seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams accepted a main-draw wild card into the WTA 500 Mubadala Citi DC Open, and will play her first event in 16 months. Top 10 player Zheng Qinwen also joined the main-draw field.

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11th July 2025

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25 years later, Venus Williams’ first Wimbledon title hasn’t lost its charge

After beating Serena in the semifinals, Venus Williams took home the Venus Rosewater Dish in 2000 and didn’t stop there, rolling to six more majors and a 35-match win streak.

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Siniakova, Verbeek clinch first Slam mixed title at Wimbledon

Sem Verbeek and Katerina Siniakova ended their dream run at Wimbledon with a pair of tiebreak wins against Joe Salisbury and Luisa Stefani in Thursday’s final.

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Swiatek vs. Anisimova: Everything you need to know about the Wimbledon final

In a year where Iga Swiatek has quietly rebuilt her confidence on grass and Amanda Anisimova has surged from outside the Top 150 into title contention, Wimbledon’s tradition of first-time winners is set to continue.

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How Gabi Taylor’s art found its place on Wimbledon’s Hill

Back in 2018, Gabi Taylor was a promising British player chasing ranking points and results. Now, she’s back at Wimbledon as an artist, bringing bold colors and a fresh perspective to the Hill she once saw only in passing.

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A new Wimbledon champion awaits: But will it be Swiatek or Anisimova?

Iga Swiatek has never lost a Grand Slam final. Amanda Anisimova just took down the world No. 1. A first-time Wimbledon champion will emerge Saturday, and we make the case for both players.

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June Shot of the Month: The point Noskova had no business winning

Against Jessica Pegula in Bad Homburg, a lunging backhand in the third set said plenty about 20-year-old Linda Noskova’s knack for turning defense into a highlight reel.

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Swiatek eases past Bencic into first career Wimbledon final

Iga Swiatek is into her sixth career Grand Slam final, and first at Wimbledon, after a comprehensive semifinal defeat of Belinda Bencic on Centre Court.

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Wimbledon Fashion: Bringing London’s best tennis looks into your wardrobe

From reimagined vintage silhouettes to modern technical designs, this year’s Wimbledon kits blend heritage and innovation, and now you can shop the standout looks at Tennis Warehouse.

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