Special WTA Report
All our investigative and special WTA reports combined in one category.
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Iga Swiatek Rocks the Boat in Riyadh — Still the One to Beat at the WTA Finals?
Riyadh — If there was any doubt about Iga Świątek’s intent at the WTA Finals, she dispelled it within an hour. The world No. 2 delivered a clinical 6-1, 6-2 dismantling of Madison Keys (match stats here) to open her campaign, playing with the focus and precision that have become her trademark. From the first…
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Portrait Lilli Tagger: The Austrian Teenager Born Just Miles from Jannik Sinner Who’s Now Making Noise on Tour
Drive south from Lienz, across the Austrian-Italian border into Innichen (San Candido), and you’ll find a region that has quietly become one of the most fertile strips of tennis territory in Europe.Here, at roughly 1,100 metres above sea level, kids still ski before they serve. The lungs grow strong. The winters are long. And now,…
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Live WTA Rankings After 2025 Tokyo and Guangzhou Finals
As of October 26, 2025, the live WTA rankings reflect the full impact of the Tokyo (WTA 500) and Guangzhou (WTA 250) tournaments, both of which wrapped up with statement victories and major shifts across the top tiers of the standings. In Tokyo, Belinda Bencic produced one of her most convincing performances of the season,…
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WTA Career Earnings 2025: Full List of All-Time Prize Money Leaders
This is the latest Career Prize Money Leaders list (as of October 20, 2025), compiled from the WTA’s own data but presented here on tennis-wta.com, your unofficial home for fans, by fans. It’s the ultimate leaderboard of women’s all-time tennis fortunes. Scroll, explore, and search to your heart’s content: type your favourite player’s name, your…
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Visa Issues Keep Mirra Andreeva From Competing in Japan
At just 18, Mirra Andreeva has already shown the poise and precision of a future Grand Slam champion. She moves across the court like she’s years ahead of her age — calm, clinical, and devastatingly composed. But this time, her challenge was probably a desk, inside a Japanese consulate… The young Russian’s planned participation in…
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How to Qualify for the WTA Finals: The Full 2025 Rulebook Breakdown
The WTA Finals stand as the season-ending showdown in women’s tennis — where the top eight singles players and doubles teams fight for the year’s ultimate title. According to Section VI of the official 2025 WTA Rulebook, qualification is determined through performance and consistency across the season.Here’s a complete look at how players earn their…
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Live WTA Rankings After 2025 Ningbo and Osaka Open Semifinals – Race to WTA Finals Update
As of October 19, 2025, the live WTA rankings have absorbed the ripple effect of the Ningbo (WTA 500) and Osaka (WTA 250) events, with only the championship finals still to play. The Chinese leg, in particular, has brought sharper definition to the Race to the WTA Finals in Riyadh, trimming the margins and clarifying…
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Sky-High Stakes in Ningbo: Paolini and Rybakina Chase Final WTA Finals Tickets
It’s no longer just about trophies in Ningbo — it’s about tickets to Riyadh. With six of the eight WTA Finals spots already locked in, the remaining two will be claimed by Jasmine Paolini, Elena Rybakina, or Mirra Andreeva. Only the two highest finishers among this trio will qualify. And with Andreeva already eliminated in…
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The Six Queens Slam! New Zealand’s Bold Answer to the Oil-Fuelled Six Kings Spectacle
While the men’s Six Kings Slam dazzles under the floodlights of Riyadh — a spectacle built on oil wealth and luxury — women’s tennis deserves something more meaningful. Something cleaner. Fairer. Groundbreaking. Enter the idea of the Six Queens Slam — a visionary counterpoint hosted in New Zealand, the first nation to grant women the…
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The Final Sprint to Riyadh: Who Will Claim the Last Two WTA Finals Spots?
As the Wuhan Open, the final WTA 1000 event of the season, wraps up, the 2025 WTA season nears its closing stretch. While some stars have already called time on their campaigns, others remain locked in the battle for precious ranking points during the Asian swing. Six players have already secured their spots at the…
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Iga Swiatek Surpasses Venus Williams in All-Time WTA Earnings — An Incredible Feat at Just 24 Years Old
At only 24 years old, Iga Swiatek has achieved what few imagined possible — overtaking Venus Williams to become the second-highest earner in WTA history. The Polish sensation’s meteoric rise continues, marking another landmark moment in her already glittering career. Swiatek’s 2025 season has been a showcase of dominance. With 61 wins in 76 matches…
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Coco Gauff defeats Jessica Pegula to win Wuhan Open Final 2025 — a statement of control, composure, and connection
From tense rallies to candid speeches, this is the full account of Coco Gauff’s Wuhan Open triumph — how she outlasted Jessica Pegula, what it means for her season, and the mutual respect that lifted an all-American final above the ordinary. A second title, a steadier mind, and a reminder that Coco Gauff’s season is…
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Wuhan, Ningbo, and Tokyo Shaping the Lineup for the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh
After the China Open, new qualifiers for the WTA Finals have been confirmed — five of the eight spots for Riyadh are now secured. Tournament champion Amanda Anisimova clinched her place in the season-ending event with her victory in Beijing, leaving only three spots still up for grabs. The upcoming Wuhan Open is expected to…
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Paula Badosa Chooses the Paycheck Over Principle with Saudi Arabia PIF Deal
Paula Badosa has officially joined the growing list of tennis stars cashing in on Saudi Arabia’s sportswashing campaign. Following Rafael Nadal’s controversial lead, the Spaniard announced her new role as ambassador for the Public Investment Fund (PIF) — cloaked in the familiar PR language of “empowering the next generation” and “advancing tennis.” Let’s be honest:…
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Small Nation, Big Trophies: The Czech Blueprint for Women’s Tennis Dominance (Part I)
Per-capita dominance, a conveyor belt of WTA champions, and a winning team culture: the Czech blueprint explained. The Small Nation With the Big Output On raw totals, giant federations usually top the charts. Adjust for population and the story flips: Czechia (~11M people) ranks top-three per capita (since 1998) in modern Grand Slam singles, No.…
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Shuai Zhang wins in Beijing her first match in.. 603 Days!
The 2024 China Open marked Shuai Zhang’s first match victory in almost two years. Her opponent, American Mccartney Kessler, lost to the Chinese player in two tight tie-break sets. The Chinese athlete must be the happiest tennis athlete on the planet today. Make that all sports. Let’s take a closer look at the difficult journey…