Hailey Baptiste scored her fourth career Top 20 win after coming through a topsy-turvy three-setter against Emma Navarro in the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open second round, while McCartney Kessler also delivered an upset of Leylah Fernandez.
As Mercedes-Benz begins its role as Premier Partner, the iconic star arrives on court in Abu Dhabi and Ostrava, marking the first visible step in a season-long presence across more than 30 WTA tournaments worldwide.
Alexandra Eala defeated Zeynep Sonmez in a first-round contest at the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open between traiblazers and close friends, while Jelena Ostapenko saved two match points in a rollercoaster victory over Oksana Selekhmeteva.
The Australian swing is in the books, culminating in a memorable Australian Open final between Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka. We hand out our weekly awards as the WTA Tour heads to the Middle East.
Fourteen months after returning from maternity leave, Belinda Bencic and Elina Svitolina make history together after Melbourne, while Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina ties her career-high ranking.
Oleksandra Oliynykova battled for nearly three hours to defeat Mayar Sherif in the Transylvania Open first round and claim her first WTA main-draw win -- but after getting caught in a mass power outage in Kyiv just before she had to leave, the Ukrainian said she was lucky to be in Cluj-Napoca at all.
Belinda Bencic returned to the Top 10 in mid-January, and Elina Svitolina returned following her run to the Australian Open semifinals. In their pursuit back to the top, both players took advantage of the WTA Tour's Special Ranking Rule for returning mothers.
It began with the WTA Finals in Riyadh and continued through Melbourne two months later, and if the point needed reinforcing, Elena Rybakina’s recent stretch has moved her from contender to an established force at the top.
Ksenia Efremova captured the 2026 Australian Open girls' singles title, defeating Ekaterina Tupitsyna in straight sets Sunday on Rod Laver Arena. It's the latest in a long line of prestigious achievements for the 16-year-old.
Through the International Tennis Hall of Fame's Be Legendary program and Tennis Australia's Super 10s, 30 young players met former WTA World No. 1 Ashleigh Barty. The three-time Grand Slam champion taught her iconic backhand slice and lifelong values in a memorable afternoon.
Relive the marathons, upsets and breakthroughs that have made the Middle East one of the most competitive stretches on the calendar.
Across three tight sets between Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka, the final was shaped by small shifts in court position, a single extra break of serve, and who was able to stay assertive when the match reached its decisive phase.
From her third set heroics in the final to a high-stakes gauntlet through the world's top two seeds, Elena Rybakina leaves Melbourne with a second Grand Slam and a historic winner's payday.
Elena Rybakina captured her second Grand Slam title on Saturday night, coming from 3-0 down in the third set to defeat Aryna Sabalenka and win the 2026 Australian Open.
Missed anything from the Australian Open final? Worry not. We have you covered from Elena Rybakina’s third-set heroics to her on-court trophy presentation and more.
Four years after reaching the Wimbledon doubles final, Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai captured the 2026 Australian Open crown by beating Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic.
Jessica Pegula will return to Austin to defend her ATX Open title, and she'll be joined by Americans Iva Jovic, McCartney Kessler, Ashlyn Krueger, Peyton Stearns, Caty McNally and Katie Volynets.
Olivia Gadecki and John Peers became the first repeat mixed doubles champions in 37 years in Melbourne, capturing their second straight Australian Open title by defeating Kristina Mladenovic and Manuel Guinard in Friday's final.
In a rematch of the 2023 Australian Open final, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will take on World No. 5 Elena Rybakina. Sabalenka is vying for her third Australian Open title, and Rybakina is looking for her first. We make the case for both players.
After navigating the draw without dropping a set, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina return to Rod Laver Arena for a championship rematch with a Grand Slam title, major ranking points and recent history all in play.
The WTA Tour's Middle East Swing kicks off with the WTA 500 Abu Dhabi Open, played on outdoor hard courts. Elena Rybakina leads the field, and she'll be joined by defending champion Belinda Bencic and Ekaterina Alexandrova.
Just when she needed it most, Marta Kostyuk whipped a full-stretch forehand pass out of the reach of Mirra Andreeva to secure a crucial break of serve and take control of the Brisbane quarterfinals.
Elena Rybakina reached her third career Grand Slam final with a straight-sets defeat of Jessica Pegula in the Australian Open semifinals, setting up a repeat of the 2023 title match in Melbourne.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka advanced to her fourth straight Australian Open final, defeating Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-3. The 2023 and 2024 champion reaches her eighth Grand Slam final overall and will face Elena Rybakina in a rematch of the 2023 Australian Open final.
Elise Mertens and Zhang Shuai joined Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic in the Australian Open women's doubles final with a straight-sets win over Ena Shibahara and Vera Zvonareva.
The WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz continues its 2026 season with the Middle East swing. Five tour-level and several WTA 125 events across the Middle East and Europe will take place in February, including the season's first WTA 1000s in Doha and Dubai. Here is everything you need to know.
Naomi Osaka is nursing a left abdominal injury, and Marta Kostyuk has a torn ligament in her ankle after getting hurt in the first round of the Australian Open.
Elena Rybakina defeated Iga Swiatek to reach the Australian Open semifinals, and she'll play Jessica Pegula for a spot in the final. We break down what to watch for in Melbourne's second semifinal.
Eva Lys announced on social media she will be sidelined for the next couple of weeks because of a hyperextended right-knee injury. Though competing at the Australian Open, she picked up the injury during the United Cup in Sydney.
Main-draw wild cards for next week's events on the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz have been announced: Alexandra Eala and Janice Tjen in Abu Dhabi, Karolina Pliskova in Cluj-Napoca and Lucie Havlickova in Ostrava.
The Australian Open doubles draw is down to its final four pairs. With reigning champions Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend out, a new champion is guaranteed.
On her fourth try, Jessica Pegula advanced to her first semifinal in Melbourne on Wednesday with a straight-sets victory over compatriot Amanda Anisimova, the third American she's beaten at the event. A meeting with Elena Rybakina awaits.
For the first time since reaching the 2023 final, Elena Rybakina will play in the semifinals of the Australian Open after upsetting No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek in the quarterfinals in straight sets. She'll face Jessica Pegula in the semifinals.
Appearing on The Hundred with Andy Lee, Iga Swiatek revealed how many contacts she has in her phone, and who the most famous names are.
Aryna Sabalenka and Elina Svitolina are already through to the semifinals. Now the bottom half of the draw will decide which two players earn the remaining places in Melbourne’s final four.
Aryna Sabalenka is chasing her fourth straight Australian Open final -- and third title -- and Elina Svitolina is looking to advance to a major final for the first time. Both players are red hot to start the season, posting identical 10-0 records.
Elina Svitolina dropped just three games against Coco Gauff in a 59-minute blitz to reach her fourth career Grand Slam semifinal, and first at the Australian Open. She will return to the Top 10 in the PIF WTA Rankings for the first time since October 2021 as a result.
Aryna Sabalenka withstood a late push from 18-year-old Iva Jovic in the first set before dishing out a second-set bagel to send her to a fourth straight Australian Open semifinal. She'll face the winner of Coco Gauff and Elina Svitolina.
Aryna Sabalenka continued rolling, Maddison Inglis had a life-changing week, Iva Jovic broke through and more in the latest WTA week in review.
Former World No. 1 Garbiñe Muguruza, a two-time Grand Slam champion, has announced the birth of her son Marcos with husband Arthur Borges.
Australian qualifier Maddison Inglis reached the Round of 16 at the Australian Open for the first time in her career. Describing the run as "life-changing," Inglis already has a vision for what her first purchase will be with her $480,000 AUD in prize money.
Iga Swiatek dropped just three games to qualifier Maddison Inglis in the Australian Open fourth round to reach her 14th Grand Slam quarterfinal.
Elena Rybakina continued to get the better of Elise Mertens in their head-to-head, winning her sixth straight against the Belgian at Margaret Court Arena on Sunday night to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals for the second time.
After a fortnight that began with 128 players and a wide-open draw, the Australian Open arrives at its quarterfinals with a familiar favorite, a first-time teenager and little margin left for error.
Jessica Pegula knocked out defending champion Madison Keys in an all-American fourth round at the Australian Open and will face fellow American Amanda Anisimova for a semifinal spot.
From Iga Swiatek facing an unexpected qualifier to Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys crossing paths in the fourth round, Day 9 should bring clarity to a crowded half of the draw.
Elina Svitolina bested Mirra Andreeva on Sunday night at Rod Laver Arena, defeating the No. 8 seed in straight sets to set up a meeting with another young star in Coco Gauff. It will mark Svitolina's 14th Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance.
Coco Gauff’s no-look, cross-court forehand pass against Karolina Muchova sparked an awestruck crowd. The World No. 4 won her fourth round match 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 to book her spot in the Australian Open quarterfinals.
Two-time Grand Slam champion Coco Gauff fought past Karolina Muchova in three sets to reach the Australian Open quarterfinals, improving to 5-0 against the Czech. The American’s latest win marks her third straight quarterfinal appearance in Melbourne, where she will face Elina Svitolina.
Advancing to the Round of 16 because of Naomi Osaka's withdrawal, Maddison Inglis is now the lone qualifier remaining. Despite not playing in the third round, Inglis has become one of the best stories of the Australian Open.
Iva Jovic hasn't waited long to reach her first Grand Slam quarterfinal, but that didn't keep her from rushing past Yulia Putintseva in 53 minutes Sunday to book her spot in the final eight at the Australian Open. She dropped just one game.
After racing out early and navigating a second-set surge from Victoria Mboko, Aryna Sabalenka leaned on her tiebreak poise to move into the Australian Open quarterfinals, where another teenage test awaits.
And just like that, it’s the business end of the tournament. A surge of teenagers, led by Victoria Mboko as she takes on World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, are pushing for quarterfinals Down Under.
After a match that swung sharply from set to set, Iga Swiatek regrouped late to defeat Anna Kalinskaya and move into the second week of the Australian Open.
Four-time Grand Slam and two-time Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka has pulled out from the 2026 Australian Open because of a left abdominal injury. Qualifier Maddison Inglis advances to the Round of 16 via walkover.
Player's Box Podcast cohosts Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys settled a friendly competition on the court Monday in their Round of 16 match at the Australian Open. With Pegula's victory, Keys will have to indulge in an intriguing dessert delicacy of her compatriot.
After stepping away in 2024 for surgery, Vera Zvonareva has returned to professional tennis with a refreshed perspective. Her focus is on doubles, but the joy of competition is what’s keeping her in the game.
Amanda Anisimova battled Peyton Stearns and the heat on Saturday afternoon in Melbourne and conquered both, winning 6-1, 6-4 in 1 hour and 11 minutes to reach her second straight Australian Open fourth round.
Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula each rolled through Saturday in straight sets, booking an all-American meeting for a place in the Australian Open quarterfinals.
In a bold crossover between the tennis court and haute couture, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has been officially named a global brand ambassador for Italian luxury fashion house Gucci.
Mirra Andreeva has been brilliant at the Australian Open, advancing to the fourth round for the third straight year. She's also been superb off it, delivering hilarous moments and having the time of her life.
A half-joking comment from Leylah Fernandez turned into a mixed-doubles pairing with Nick Kyrgios, and they won their opening match at the Australian Open on Friday.
Mirra Andreeva made it three wins out of three for teenagers on Friday at the Australian Open, defeating Elena-Gabriela Ruse in straight sets to reach her seventh Grand Slam second week. She'll face Elina Svitolina, who defeated Diana Shnaider in straight sets, next.
Four Americans take the court alongside Grand Slam champions Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka, with momentum, matchups and first-week form all coming into sharper focus.
The youngest player in the Top 100, 18-year-old Iva Jovic, upset Jasmine Paolini in the Australian Open third round for her maiden Top 10 win. Jovic advances to the second week of a major for the first time.
Yulia Putintseva overcame both Zeynep Sonmez and a passionate Turkish crowd to reach the Australian Open fourth round -- the second time she's quietened a hostile crowd this week. The secret? A song about rabbits.
After dropping the opening set, Coco Gauff reset quickly to rally past Hailey Baptiste in a physical three-setter, earning a fourth-round meeting with Karolina Muchova in Melbourne.
2025 WTA Newcomer of the Year Victoria Mboko will face World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the fourth round of the Australian Open after both won tense third-round matches.
Coco Gauff and Hailey Baptiste grew up together and had many shared experiences. On Friday, they'll square off for the second time at the tour-level for a spot in the fourth round of the Australian Open.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka leads the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships field, and she'll be joined by Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff and reigning champion Mirra Andreeva.
For the first time since the 2009 US Open, five teenagers are into the third round of a major. Mirra Andreeva, Iva Jovic, Victoria Mboko, Tereza Valentova and Nikola Bartunkova all advanced to the Round of 32 at the Australian Open.
Playing in her first ever Grand Slam, 19-year-old Nikola Bartunkova scored the first Top 10 upset of the Australian Open, ending Belinda Bencic's 12-match winning streak with a dazzling display of tennis inspired by Roger Federer and Carlos Alcaraz.
Tested for the second straight round, Naomi Osaka raised her level late to outlast Sorana Cirstea in a three-set Australian Open second-round encounter.
Not only did Iga Swiatek extend her perfect record against Marie Bouzkova with a 6-2, 6-3 victory on Thursday night, but she also improved to 24-0 in Grand Slam second rounds in the 2020s.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka headlines another scorching day Down Under, while Coco Gauff, Jasmine Paolini and Mirra Andreeva also look for a spot in the second week.
Oksana Selekhmeteva notched the first Top 30 win of her career and made a Grand Slam third round for the first time after upsetting last year's semifinalist Paula Badosa at the Australian Open.
After a one year layoff because of an ankle injury from September 2024 to September 2025, Karolina Pliskova has reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time since 2023. She'll face reigning champion Madison Keys at the Australian Open in just her sixth match since returning.
The American trio of Amanda Anisimova, Madison Keys and Jessica Pegula dominated Round 2 at Australian Open with easy wins.
After her internet-breaking fit on Day 3 of the Australian Open, Naomi Osaka praised some of the fashion legends that came before her, including Serena Williams, Venus Williams and Maria Sharapova.
Coco Gauff has donated $150,000 to the United Negro College Fund, to provide scholarships to students attending historically Black colleges and universities.
From Grand Slam doubles titles and a run to World No. 1 to Olympic appearances and sustained excellence across two decades, Latisha Chan Yung-Jan steps away as one of the most accomplished players of her generation.
Jasmine Paolini navigated 22 deuces, multiple rain delays and a mid-match court change to defeat Magdalena Frech in the Australian Open second round, while Karolina Muchova survived an upset bid from Alycia Parks in three sets.
Iga Swiatek looks to extend one of the longest Grand Slam consistency runs of the Open Era as Madison Keys, Elena Rybakina and Belinda Bencic face tricky opponents.
Mirra Andreeva earned a routine 6-0, 6-4 victory over Maria Sakkari to advance to the third round of the Australian Open. Winning eight straight games to begin the evening at Margaret Court paired with Sakkari's 27 unforced errors, the World No.
Coco Gauff served well and continued to display some new tools to guide her past Olga Danilovic in straight sets in Melbourne on Wednesday. The win sends her to the Australian Open third round for the fourth straight year.
Canada's Victoria Mboko reached the third round of the Australian Open for the first time after a straight-sets win over American Caty McNally in Melbourne on Wednesday.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka made the necessary adjustments to get past Bai Zhuoxuan, while Anastasia Potapova recovered from a tense opening set to upset Emma Raducanu, setting up a third-round meeting between the two.
Young tennis stars Iva Jovic and Victoria Mboko, both rising talents on the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz, have a close friendship. Will the Australian Open mark a major-stage breakthrough?.
It was quite a first round for the hometown favorites in Melbourne. Maddison Inglis, Priscilla Hon, Storm Hunter, Talia Gibson, Ajla Tomljanovic and Taylah Preston all advanced at the Australian Open.
As if playing her home Slam in John Cain Arena wasn't enough pressure, Maddison Inglis also had to contend with the stress of playing her best friend, Kimberly Birrell. Inglis won the match in three sets to advance to the second round of the Australian Open.
Things are heating up Down Under as World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka kicks off the action, with Coco Gauff, Mirra Andreeva, and Victoria Mboko all fighting for third-round spots in a packed Day 4 schedule.
After turning heads with a glamorous walk-on outfit, Naomi Osaka had to battle hard to escape Antonia Ruzic in three sets in the Australian Open first round.
Naomi Osaka made an iconic entrance to Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday night with an outfit that incorporated a veil, a parasol and a gigantic, butterfly-emblazoned hat.
Belinda Bencic defeated Katie Boulter in straight sets in the Australian Open first round to tie her career-best winning streak at 12 consecutive matches.
With three wins in the Australian Open qualifiers, Sloane Stephens earned her first victory since 2024. Despite losing in the first round to Karolina Pliskova, Stephens felt the tournament was an overall success as she's returning from a right foot stress fracture.
In her tour-level debut, Oleksandra Oliynykova gave defending champion Madison Keys a scare on Rod Laver Arena in the Australian Open first round. But behind the smiles and the hot shots, the Ukrainian is motivated by a more serious message.
Elena Rybakina improved to 7-0 in first-round matches in her Australian Open career, as the 2023 finalist defeated Kaja Juvan 6-4, 6-3 to reach the second round. She'll face Varvara Gracheva, who she has beaten twice in two meetings.
Defending champion Madison Keys saved two set points after trailing 4-0 in both the first set and tiebreaker against a crafty Oleksandra Oliynykova. The World No. 9 capitalized on the first-set win to advance to the second round at the 2026 Australian Open.
Janice Tjen and Tereza Valentova opened Day 3 of the Australian Open with a pair of upsets over seeded players to reach the second round. Valentova first took out Maya Joint in straight sets, a feat matched by Tjen when she defeated Leylah Fernandez moments later.
Priscilla Hon's Australian Open win after six years was also celebrated for her sportsmanship towards ailing opponent Marina Stakusic, who was taken off court in a wheelchair after retiring with cramps.