Coco Gauff overcame a slow start to defeat Liudmila Samsonova in three sets and reach the third round of the Cincinnati Open. The No. 4 seed will meet fellow American Ann Li next, with a spot in the round of 16 at stake.
Janice Tjen had five match points in the second set against a valiant Viktorija Golubic, but the Indonesian would have to win in the decider. In her Cincinnati debut, Tjen is into the last 32 where she will face Mirra Andreeva.
Sabalenka overcame brutal heat, swirling wind and five missed match points to beat Talia Gibson in straight-sets Sunday in Cincinnati. She fired 13 aces and controlled the second‑set tiebreak to extend her streak of opening-match wins to 24.
Sara Bejlek last played Barbora Krejcikova nearly four years ago at the 2023 Australian Open. Today, she defeated the Czech compatriot to advance to the third round in her debut at the Cincinnati Open.
After a slow start, Toronto champion Iga Swiatek picked up her seventh straight match win by beating Emiliana Arango in Cincinnati.
The Race to the 2026 WTA Finals at Indian Wells is tightening up. With the crown-jewel event approaching in just under three months, wtatennis.com takes a updated look at who's in, who's on the bubble and who's outside looking in.
Jessica Pegula and Linda Noskova won their second-round matches at the Cincinnati Open with ease.
After her Cincinnati Open debut, Maja Chwalinska talked about getting her first win since Roland Garros, recovering from her ankle injury and embracing the post-Roland Garros attention.
Alexandra Eala and Maja Chwalinska advanced to the second round of the Cincinnati Open with straight-set victories on Saturday. Eala improved to 8-1 during the North American hardcourt swing, while Chwalinska earned her first win since her runner-up finish at Roland Garros.
From Aryna Sabalenka's thoughts on holding World No. 1 ranking with a tight margin to Caty McNally and Peyton Stearns' thoughts on playing their home tournament, here are the top quotes from Cincinnati media day.
Ekaterina Alexandrova, Coco Gauff, Viktorija Golubic, Tatjana Maria and Taylor Townsend all hit jaw-dropping winners in Toronto. But which was your favorite?.
For Iga Swiatek, a quiet moment at match point opened the door to something much bigger in Canada, as an 11-month title drought gave way to newfound technical efficiency and emotional clarity.
Emiliana Arango beat Venus Williams in straight sets at the Cincinnati Open, earning a second-round meeting with defending champion Iga Swiatek. Talia Gibson and Oleksandra Oliynykova also advanced to face Top 10 seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Mirra Andreeva, respectively.
Iga Swiatek snapped out of a funk with a dominant title run in Toronto, headlining a week -- and then some -- of standout performances from rising stars like Alina Korneeva and marquee battles that showcased the strength at the top of the WTA Tour in 2026.
Toronto champion Iga Swiatek returns to the Top 5 after a four-week absence in the latest edition of the PIF WTA Rankings, while Toronto runner-up Elena Rybakina has narrowed the gap between herself and World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to just 54 points.
Katerina Siniakova and Taylor Townsend are the first to punch their tickets to the 2026 WTA Finals Indian Wells, powered by four titles in seven tournaments this season.
Elena Rybakina moves from No. 3 to No. 1, while Toronto champion Iga Swiatek climbs two spots and moves closer to the Top 8.
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Elena Rybakina had little left by the Toronto final, but four three-set wins and 685 minutes on court gave her plenty to take from the week.
Top seeds Katerina Siniakova and Zhang Shuai had a winning reunion at the National Bank Open, defeating Sara Errani and Nicole Melichar-Martinez for the title.
Swiatek was in peak form Thursday night in Toronto, sweeping past Elena Rybakina to secure her first tournament victory of the season. The win marked her 26th career title -- and her 12th WTA 1000 crown -- and gave her a 7-6 lead in their head-to-head.
Elena Rybakina earned her fourth three-set win of the tournament and moved past Coco Gauff with her WTA-leading 26th hard-court victory of 2026.
World No. 2 Elena Rybakina and No. 8 Iga Swiatek will meet for the 13th time in their careers, seeking the title at the National Bank Open in Toronto.
Iga Swiatek defeated Elina Svitolina for the first time in three tries in 2026 to reach the final at the National Bank Open for the first time.
Due to weather in the area, the National Bank Open semifinals in Toronto will not begin until 8 p.m. at the earliest. Iga Swiatek will first take on Elina Svitolina, followed by Coco Gauff vs. Elena Rybakina.
Naomi Osaka has withdrawn from the 2026 Cincinnati Open because of fatigue. It's the second year in a row the four-time major champion has pulled out of the event. Katerina Siniakova takes her spot on line 17 of the draw.
After 18 years with the USTA, WTA Legend Kathy Rinaldi was ready to begin her newest endeavor in May. In Toronto, wtatennis.com spoke with Rinaldi, who discussed her new tennis academy, coaching Caty McNally and her work with the WTA's Coach Inclusion Program.
Elena Rybakina rallied from a set down and came back from multiple deficits to outlast Naomi Osaka in three sets and reach the Toronto semifinals. With her first win over Osaka secured, she'll next face Coco Gauff in what is set to be their second career meeting.
Belinda Bencic withdrew ahead of her National Bank Open quarterfinal on Tuesday due to an injury, sending Coco Gauff directly into the semifinals. Gauff now awaits the winner of Elena Rybakina vs Naomi Osaka.
In Cincinnati, 10 Grand Slam champions and five past winners of the event will compete, headlined by Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff, who all lead a quarter of the draw. Here is a full breakdown to Cincinnati's draw.
Elina Svitolina rallied from a set down to defeat Ekaterina Alexandrova and advance to the National Bank Open semifinals in Toronto. The Ukrainian extended her WTA 1000 winning streak to 10 matches and will next face Iga Swiatek for a place in the final.
The final four is set in Toronto. Iga Swiatek and Elina Svitolina share the court for the third time this season while Coco Gauff and Elena Rybakina meet in a matchup four years in the making. Here's everything to know about Wednesday's semifinals.
Swiatek defeated Diana Shnaider 6-2, 6-1 in 64 minutes to reach her 23rd WTA 1000 semifinal, a pointed reminder of what her top gear looks like. She didn’t face a break point, hit only eight unforced errors and won the final six games of the match.
The WTA Tour continues with the Cincinnati Open, the biggest tune-up event to the US Open during the Hard-Court Swing. Ten Grand Slam champions and five past winners of the event will compete, plus Serena and Williams are set to reunite in doubles. Here is your complete guide to Cincinnati.
Coco Gauff may have been busy reaching the National Bank Open quarterfinals over the past week, but she still found time to listen to her good friend Ravyn Lenae's new album, Blue Island.
Belinda Bencic ended Alexandra Eala's seven-match winning streak with a dominant straight-sets victory to reach the National Bank Open quarterfinals. The Swiss former champion will next face Coco Gauff in a rematch of their Miami quarterfinal earlier this season.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.