WTA 125 roundup: Valentova, Jovic, Parrizas Diaz claim this week's titles
Veteran Nuria Parrizas Diaz (Valencia) joined teenagers Iva Jovic (Ilkley) and Tereza Valentova (Grado) as this week's WTA 125 singles champions.
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16th June 2025
One slice at a time, Tatjana Maria wins Queen’s Club
A week after entering qualifying, Tatjana Maria sliced, served and outfoxed four Top 15 players to win Queen’s -- a title that felt both improbable and perfectly hers.
15th June 2025
'My whole family won this trophy': Maria completes title run at Queen's
Tatjana Maria knocked off four Top 20 players in a row to capture her first WTA 500 title at the HSBC Championships. She becomes the oldest titlist on tour since Serena Williams in 2020.
After historic semifinal escape, Mertens captures 's-Hertogenbosch title
Elise Mertens achieved a career milestone on Sunday at the Libéma Open: By defeating Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-3, 7-6(4) in the final, the 29-year-old Belgian captured her 10th career Hologic WTA Tour singles title and her first on grass.
Anisimova or Maria? Which player has the advantage heading into Sunday’s final?
Tatjana Maria’s slice-and-dice game has helped her take down three seeds, but Amanda Anisimova has the firepower to beat anyone on grass. We make the case for both players when they meet in Sunday's HSBC Championships final (1:30 p.m. local (8:30 a.m. ET).
Down go the top two! Anisimova, Maria set surprise Queen's final
American Amanda Anisimova and German Tatjana Maria upset No. 1 and No. 2 seeds Zheng Qinwen and Madison Keys to reach the final at the HSBC Championships.
Berlin draw: Nine of Top 10 in field; Zheng faces Rybakina in first round
Nine of the Top 10 players in the PIF WTA Singles Rankings will compete for the year's second WTA 500 grass-court event, the Berlin Tennis Open by Hylo.
'I lost count!' Mertens saves 11 match points in 's-Hertogenbosch semifinals
Elise Mertens set a new record for match points saved by a Hologic WTA Tour main-draw match-winner this decade in 's-Hertogenbosch.
14th June 2025
Lawn learnings: Anisimova, Zheng break new ground on grass
Top seed Zheng Qinwen and unseeded American Amanda Anisimova broke new ground with wins in the quarterfinals of the HSBC Championships on Friday, as both sealed a spot in a grass-court semifinal for the first time.
'I'm still here!' Maria, 37, stuns Rybakina to reach Queen's semis
In an echo of her run to the 2022 Wimbledon semifinals, 37-year-old mother of two Tatjana Maria sliced and diced past Elena Rybakina to make the HSBC Championships final four. She will next face Madison Keys, who defeated Diana Shnaider in three sets.
13th June 2025
Zheng escapes Kessler, will meet Raducanu in Queen's quarterfinal
Top seed Zheng Qinwen won seven of the last eight games to beat American McCartney Kessler at the HSBC Championships to reach her first tour-level quarterfinal on grass.
Rybakina, Shnaider dash British hopes to reach Queen's quarterfinals
British players had thrived in the opening round of the HSBC Championships, but Elena Rybakina and Diana Shnaider ended the hopes of local favorites Heather Watson and Katie Boulter in the second round.
12th June 2025
Quiz: How well do you know Berlin and Bad Homburg?
The grass is greener at these WTA 500 events -- with Grand Slam champs, rising stars and local heroes all in the mix, it's time to test your knowledge.
The champion who never left: Olga Morozova’s five-decade reign in Queen's
Fifty-two years after her 1973 victory, Olga Morozova returns to the Queen’s Club to help unveil a new trophy, reconnect with fellow trailblazers and celebrate the growth of the WTA.
Berlin 2025: Dates, draws, prize money and everything you need to know
With nine of the world’s Top 10 in the draw, Berlin brings one of the season’s strongest fields as main-draw play begins Monday at this key WTA 500 grass-court stop.
Berlin 2025: Dates, draws, prize money and everything you need to know
With nine of the world’s Top 10 in the draw, Berlin brings one of the season’s strongest fields as main-draw play begins Monday at this key WTA 500 grass-court stop.
Navarro saves match point at Queen's; Keys, Anisimova cruise
Emma Navarro pulled off an unlikely escape from match point down against Beatriz Haddad Maia in the HSBC Championships second round.
11th June 2025
Serena and Venus Williams to launch video podcast in August
Serena and Venus Williams are taking their sister act to the airwaves with the launch of a video podcast.
WTA introduces groundbreaking entry rule focused on fertility protection
The new rule means players can now take time away from professional tennis for a fertility protection procedure such as egg or embryo freezing and safely return to competition with a protected ranking.
Svitolina co-creates clothing collection with Ukrainian brand Bevza
The collection is inspired by one of the most prestigious tournaments in tennis, Wimbledon, where the former World No. 3 has made the semifinals twice, and will benefit a worthy cause.
WTA x Duke + Dexter unveil limited-edition womenswear collaboration
Dropping on the June 12, the collection launches just as some of the WTA’s top athletes take to the court in London for the HSBC Championships -- the first WTA tournament held at The Queen’s Club in over 50 years.
Muchova’s one-handed backhand is more than a stopgap
A lingering wrist injury has sidelined her two-hander, but on the grass courts of London, Karolina Muchova is making her one-handed improvisation look more like a calculated tactic.
Raducanu, Boulter lead British charge in Queen's Club first round
The top two British players in the PIF WTA Singles Rankings, Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu, thrilled their home crowds by picking up opening-round wins on Andy Murray Arena at the HSBC Championships on Tuesday.
10th June 2025
Back at the London Eye, Krejcikova comes 'full circle'
Barbora Krejcikova calmed her nerves before Wimbledon final last summer by 'chilling out' in a late-night ride on the London Eye. She was back at the iconic attraction ahead of the HSBC Championships.
9th June 2025
Coast-to-coast: Coco Gauff's media blitz from breakfast TV to Liberty basketball
Fresh off her French Open title run in Paris, Coco Gauff returned to New York for a packed two-day media tour, hitting everything from “Good Morning America” to a New York Liberty basketball game.
Strycova set to assume Czech BJK Cup captaincy in 2026
Former doubles World No. 1 and two-time Wimbledon doubles champion Barbora Strycova will assume the captaincy for the Czech Billie Jean King Cup team in 2026.
Rankings Watch: Boisson enters Top 100 with biggest leap of the century
From Coco Gauff narrowing the gap on Aryna Sabalenka to Lois Boisson making the biggest Top 100 jump this century, a dramatic Roland Garros adds fresh twists to the WTA rankings picture.
New surface, new stakes: Who’s ready for grass-court season?
And just like that, we welcome the grass-court season. From unseeded Slam winners to top players still finding their footing, there’s no shortage of surprises on this surface. As the Queen’s Club gets going, how much do you really know about tennis’ greenest stretch?.
WTA 125 roundup: Minnen, Todoni, and Bejlek take home titles
A busy Sunday on the WTA 125 circuit saw Greet Minnen triumph on the grass of Birmingham, while Sara Bejlek and Anca Todoni continued to excel on clay.
The morning after: Gauff's uplifting message to fans after French Open win
Newly-crowned Roland Garros champion Coco Gauff took the Coupe Suzanne Lenglen for a stroll in Paris on Sunday, showing off the newest addition to her trophy case to thousands of adoring fans on the Place de la Concorde while looking stylish in Miu Miu.
The final word: Gauff’s comeback, Boisson’s breakthrough and more from Paris
At the 2025 French Open, Coco Gauff won her second Grand Slam title, and Lois Boisson won the hearts of her compatriots. Take a look back at some of the top stories and stats from 15 days at Roland Garros.
This is how champions evolve: Gauff sets the standard for her generation
At 21, Roland Garros champion Coco Gauff isn’t just matching the moment, she’s beginning to define it, with a second Grand Slam title that cements her place at the front of the field.
8th June 2025
'The best thing in the world': Errani, Paolini win French Open doubles title
Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini added to their trophy collection by capturing the 2025 Roland Garros women's doubles title, their first Grand Slam title as a team.
Errani, Paolini win French Open doubles title for first team Grand Slam
Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini added to their trophy collection by capturing the 2025 Roland Garros women's doubles title, their first Grand Slam title as a team.
Kasatkina announces engagement to partner Natalia Zabiiako
This Pride Month is extra special for Daria Kasatkina and her longtime girlfriend Natalia Zabiiako. The couple, who went public with their romance three years ago, announced Saturday that they're engaged.
Barack and Michelle Obama lead cheers for Gauff's French Open win
Former First Lady Michelle Obama said Coco Gauff's Roland Garros victory "has inspired us all -- and showed us what's possible.".
Queen's Club draw: Zheng, Raducanu, Krejcikova land in top quarter
The grass-court season is about to get started with the year's first WTA 500 event on the surface, the HSBC Championships at the prestigious Queen's Club in London. The main draw was revealed on Saturday.
Tagger makes history for Austria with junior French Open win
Lilli Tagger has made history for her country at the French Open as the first Austrian to win the junior girls' singles title.
7th June 2025
A champion’s heart: Gauff defeats Sabalenka to win French Open
From one set down, No. 2 seed Coco Gauff stormed back to topple World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka at 2025 Roland Garros and claim her second Grand Slam singles title. She is the first American to win this title since Serena Williams ten years ago.
Errani, Paolini top Andreeva, Shnaider to return to Roland Garros doubles final
In a rematch of last year's Olympic gold-medal final, Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini dismissed Mirra Andreeva and Diana Shnaider to reach their second straight Roland Garros doubles final. They will face Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunic for the title on Sunday.
Queen's Club 2025: Dates, draws, prize money and everything you need to know
The lawns are freshly cut, the draw is stacked, and the WTA is back at Queen’s Club for the first time since 1973. Here’s what to know heading into opening day, where 10 of the Top 20 players in the world will compete.
6th June 2025
Who has the edge in the French Open final? Breaking down Sabalenka vs. Gauff
One has the hottest hand on tour. The other already beat her on the biggest stage. With a Roland Garros title on the line, the margins will be razor-thin when Aryna Sabalenka takes on Coco Gauff in Saturday's final.
Sabalenka vs. Gauff: Everything you need to know about the French Open final
Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are tied at 5-5, and now everything’s on the line -- a blockbuster No. 1 vs. No. 2 showdown for the French Open crown, the first of its kind in more than a decade.
Gauff ends Boisson's dream run to reach second Roland Garros final
Coco Gauff never allowed the French crowd to become a factor, ending Lois Boisson's French Open run with a 6-1, 6-2 victory.
World No. 1 Sabalenka dethrones Swiatek to reach first Roland Garros final
Top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka snapped Iga Swiatek's 26-match winning streak at Roland Garros with a hard-fought victory in Thursday's semifinals. Sabalenka collected her 40th WTA main-draw of the year and now advances to her first clay-court Grand Slam final.
Unstoppable in Paris: Errani and Vavassori take mixed doubles crown
Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori didn’t lose a set along the way to their second major title together, extending a stellar 2025 campaign on the doubles court.
5th June 2025
LTA announces commitment to equal prize money
Starting next year, Queen’s and Eastbourne will offer the highest WTA 500 and 250 purses in their categories as part of a longer-term equity effort.
Rally, rally, drop: Pegula picks her moment to earn May's Shot of the Month
It wasn’t the result she wanted, but Jessica Pegula’s sharp feel for the game was on full display in this long-haul rally turned winner.
The WTA’s healthcare model is setting a new standard in women’s sports
By centering prevention, personalization and player input, the WTA’s partnership with Hologic is reshaping how women’s sports approach health -- from the locker room to global impact.
Game, set, styled: The defining courtwear moments from Roland Garros 2025
Roland Garros once again blended sport and style as WTA stars embraced individuality, heritage and edge through their courtwear choices.
Sinner warms up with Boisson, then watches her catch fire in Paris
Jannik Sinner, the ATP World No. 1, and Roland Garros wild card Lois Boisson shared a pre-quarterfinal hit, a full-circle moment for two former training partners on different sides of history.
Still seeing it, still calling it: Roland Garros preserves the art of the human line call
As the other Grand Slams embrace automation, the French Open remains rooted in a more tactile, time-honored version of the game.
4th June 2025
Semifinal bound: Boisson's magical Roland Garros continues with Andreeva upset
World No. 361 Lois Boisson earned her second consecutive win over a Top 10 player at Roland Garros to become the first French semifinalist in Paris in more than a decade.
Sabalenka and Swiatek are almost there, but first, they need to survive each other
We're down to the final four in Paris. Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek square off for a spot in the title match, while Coco Gauff faces red-hot hometown hero Lois Boisson.
Fifteen years later, Francesca Schiavone still hears the echoes from Paris
A decade and a half after her improbable title, Francesca Schiavone reflects on memory, momentum and the next generation of Italian contenders carrying her legacy.
Andreescu, Cornet, Mboko, Boisson to play Wimbledon qualifying
The 2025 Wimbledon qualifying entry list features Bianca Andreescu, Alizé Cornet, Victoria Mboko, Lois Boisson, Caroline Garcia, Tereza Valentova and Emerson Jones.
With four titles and counting, Swiatek is tracing Nadal’s footsteps in Paris
No one’s matching Rafael Nadal’s legacy just yet, but Iga Swiatek’s clay-court path is beginning to resemble his in all the right ways.
Gauff edges Keys in three sets to return to the Roland Garros final four
After failing to convert a set point in the opener, No. 2 seed Coco Gauff surged through the finish to snap Madison Keys’ 11-match Slam streak and reach the last four in Paris for the third time.
Sabalenka defeats Zheng for seventh time to reach Roland Garros semifinals
Aryna Sabalenka resumed her mastery of Zheng Qinwen to reach her second Roland Garros semifinal, improving to 7-1 against the highest-ranked Chinese player.
3rd June 2025
Preview: Will Paris keep dreaming with Boisson, or is the run about to end?
Lois Boisson’s breakout run has captivated Paris, but the road to the Roland Garros final winds through Mirra Andreeva’s shotmaking, Madison Keys’ Grand Slam momentum and Coco Gauff’s clay-court pedigree.
Swiatek ousts Svitolina to make fourth straight Roland Garros semifinal
Defending champion Iga Swiatek has won 26 straight matches at the French Open. She will next meet World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the semis.
Tiafoe isn't letting Gauff forget Roland Garros racquet gaffe easily
Coco Gauff was "clowning so hard" at his expense when Frances Tiafoe forgot his racquets at Indian Wells. He has been enjoying the opportunity to tease her right back.
Sabalenka defeats Zheng for seventh time to reach Roland Garros semifinals
Aryna Sabalenka resumed her mastery of Zheng Qinwen to reach her second Roland Garros semifinal, improving to 7-1 against the Chinese No. 1.
By the numbers: Keys reaches first Roland Garros quarterfinal in six years
Madison Keys extended her Grand Slam winning streak in 2025 to 11 straight matches by beating fellow American Hailey Baptiste.
2nd June 2025
Homeland hero: French wild card Boisson stuns Pegula at Roland Garros
No. 361 Lois Boisson upset Jessica Pegula for her first Top 20 win. She is the first Frenchwoman to make the Roland Garros quarterfinals since 2017.
Sabalenka, Swiatek on track for a French Open semifinal, but don’t pencil it in yet
Tuesday’s quarterfinals pit Iga Swiatek against a resurgent Elina Svitolina and give Aryna Sabalenka a rematch with Zheng Qinwen, the last player to beat her on clay.
Andreeva outplays her practice partner to reach Roland Garros quarterfinals
Mirra Andreeva topped Daria Kasatkina in straight sets to reach her second straight Roland Garros quarterfinal and prove she’s no longer just a prodigy.
Gauff bests Alexandrova, makes fifth straight Roland Garros quarterfinal
Coco Gauff defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova in two contrasting sets to reach her ninth Grand Slam quarterfinal, and fifth in a row at Roland Garros.
World No. 1 Sabalenka reaches third straight Roland Garros quarterfinal
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka needed eight match points before fending off Amanda Anisimova in the Roland Garros Round of 16.
Zheng outlasts Samsonova to make first French Open quarterfinal
Reigning Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen has now won 10 straight matches at the Roland Garros site.
From 6-1, 2-0 down, Swiatek escapes Rybakina at Roland Garros
Defending champion Iga Swiatek posted a comeback victory over Elena Rybakina at Roland Garros on Sunday, notching her 25th straight win at the tournament.
1st June 2025
Four Americans, one French dreamer: Previewing Monday’s Round of 16 at Roland Garros
Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys, Hailey Baptiste and Mirra Andreeva all return to action on Day 9, hoping for a spot in the French Open quarterfinals.
Svitolina saves three match points to oust Paolini at Roland Garros
Elina Svitolina saved three match points to defeat Jasmine Paolini in the Roland Garros fourth round, ending the Rome champion's nine-match winning streak to advance to her 13th career Grand Slam quarterfinal.
Keys saves three match points to top Kenin; sets Paris meeting vs. Baptiste
Madison Keys came back from match point down to outlast fellow American Sofia Kenin at Roland Garros. Keys will next face another American, Hailey Baptiste, for a quarterfinal spot.
31st May 2025
Preview: Swiatek vs. Rybakina, Sabalenka vs. Anisimova headline high-stakes Day 8
Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka bring dominant clay form into Day 8 at Roland Garros, while Elena Rybakina and Amanda Anisimova look to repeat past upsets.
Takeaways: Pegula, Gauff lead American charge at Roland Garros
Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff earned tough wins to reach the second week at Roland Garros, keeping pace with a strong American push in Paris.
Takeaways: Pegula handles Vondrousova, leads American charge at Roland Garros
Jessica Pegula outlasted No. 6 seed Marketa Vondrousova in three sets to reach the second week at Roland Garros, joining Amanda Anisimova and keeping pace with a strong American push in Paris.
Andreeva wins nine of last 10 games to reach Roland Garros fourth round
Mirra Andreeva dropped just four games to Yulia Putintseva to reach the Roland Garros fourth round for the second year running.
Berlin, Bad Homburg to host packed fields at Germany's WTA 500 grass events
June's two WTA 500 grass-court events in Germany feature top-tier fields on their entry lists. The Berlin Tennis Open by Hylo boasts nine of the Top 10 players, and the Bad Homburg Open powered by Solarwatt will host six of the Top 10.
Paolini wins ninth straight match; faces Svitolina next at Roland Garros
Jasmine Paolini extends her winning streak to nine straight matches by defeating Ukrainian lucky loser Yuliia Starodubtseva in the third round of Roland Garros.
Paolini wins ninth straight match, returns to Roland Garros second week
Jasmine Paolini extends her winning streak to nine straight matches by defeating Ukrainian lucky loser Yuliia Starodubtseva in the third round of Roland Garros.
In her words: Ons Jabeur to the WTA stars who show up, speak out and stand tall
This isn’t a headline. It’s a message. From Ons Jabeur, to the women who’ve carried the game with strength, grace and far too little recognition: Keep going. We see you.
Roland Garros takeaways: Swiatek's winning streak hits 24
Three-time defending French Open champion Iga Swiatek was made to work hard -- especially in the second set -- in the Parisian heat against recent Rabat finalist Jaqueline Cristian.
Boisson and Jacquemot provide ray of light for French tennis at Roland Garros
French wild cards Lois Boisson and Elsa Jacquemot have overcome ups and downs in their careers to light up Roland Garros for home fans this week -- and now they'll face off for a place in the Round of 16.
Boisson and Jacquemot provide ray of light for French tennis at Roland Garros
French wild cards Lois Boisson and Elsa Jacquemot have overcome ups and downs in their careers to light up Roland Garros for home fans this week -- and now they'll face off for a place in the Round of 16.
30th May 2025
Day 7 preview: French wild cards aim for rare second-week showing at Roland Garros
A pair of 22-year-old French wild cards will face off for a spot in the fourth round, while Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys return to action in a stacked bottom half of the draw.
Sabalenka into fourth round of French Open, will face Anisimova next
With a straight-sets win Friday, Aryna Sabalenka notched her 50th Grand Slam match-victory since the start of 2023 and extended her progress through the Roland Garros draw.
Zheng ends Mboko's Paris run; predicts bright future for teenager
Zheng Qinwen booked her place in the second week of Roland Garros for the second time after ending 18-year-old qualifier Victoria Mboko's run in straight sets. She will next play Liudmila Samsonova, with a first Roland Garros quarterfinal at stake for both players.
'A page in the history books': Gauff, Stephens, Venus reunite in Paris
Three generations of U.S. champions sat shoulder-to-shoulder on Day 5 at Roland Garros as Coco Gauff joined Sloane Stephens and Venus Williams in-studio on TNT.
Roland Garros Day 6: Zheng, Sabalenka and Swiatek looking to reach Week 2
The reigning Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen is looking for her ninth straight win at Roland Garros, while Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek and Jasmine Paolini look to advance.
29th May 2025
Vondrousova, Krejcikova have mixed fortunes in Roland Garros second round
Two Czechs on the comeback trail from injury both played on Day 5 in Paris, with Marketa Vondrousova getting a win but Barbora Krejcikova losing.
With straight-set wins, Gauff and Pegula move on to Round 3 in Paris
On a day with nine American women in action, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula lived up to their seedings, each advancing with straight-set wins.
Andreeva avenges loss to Krueger, advances to Roland Garros third round
Mirra Andreeva had lost to Ashlyn Krueger the last time they played -- but came from 3-1 down in the first set to take her revenge in the Roland Garros second round.
Slam champions Rybakina, Ostapenko set marquee third-round meeting in Paris
Elena Rybakina and Jelena Ostapenko lined up a big-hitting clash in the French Open third round after they picked up second-round wins on Wednesday.
Roland Garros takeaways: Sabalenka settles in after early trouble to beat Teichmann
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka overcame a slow start to defeat Jil Teichmann in the second round of Roland Garros.
Make it 23 straight and counting: Swiatek makes quick work of Raducanu in Paris
Iga Swiatek needed a little more than an hour to dismiss Emma Raducanu, dropping only three games as she reached the third round and extended her Roland Garros win streak to 23 matches.
28th May 2025
Roland Garros Day 5 preview: Gauff faces teen qualifier, Azarenka meets Kenin
Six Grand Slam champions return to action as Coco Gauff takes on rising Czech Tereza Valentova and Victoria Azarenka faces fellow major winner Sofia Kenin.
Zheng to meet surging Mboko next at Roland Garros; Paolini also advances
Zheng Qinwen won a tough two-setter over Emiliana Arango at Roland Garros to set up a third-round meeting with 18-year-old Victoria Mboko. Jasmine Paolini also advanced in straight sets.
Gauff's biggest challenge in Round 1? Remembering her racquets
There was a brief and amusing delay to Coco Gauff's Roland-Garros debut in Round 1 when the No. 2 seed walked out onto Court Philippe-Chatrier without racquets in her tennis bag.
Tattoo No. 14 incoming as Kartal rolls into Round 2 at French Open
With a straight-sets win Tuesday at the French Open, Sonay Kartal is managing a promising start to her week with a steady hand and a new piece of ink on the horizon.