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- Gauff and Swiatek Set the Tone for 2026 — Different Paths, Same January Pressure
- Alexandrova 2025: The Year Ekaterina Finally Stopped Knocking and Walked In
- Season 2025 Top Earners: Top 100 WTA Prize Money Leaders
- Dementieva and Kafelnikov on Vukov-Gate, Serve Speeds, Being an Alternate, and the WTA Finals Final : “Elena Rybakina Was Brilliant”
- Rybakina’s Riyadh Triumph Turns Political — Kuznetsova Applauds, Shriver Condemns as WTA Rift Deepens
- WTA Rankings After 2025 WTA Finals: The Pack Is Growling Louder
- The Players Want a Seat: WTA Revolt Brewing Over Grand Slam Silence
- Why WTA Chief Portia Archer Was Left Frozen Out by Rybakina After Finals Triumph
- Elena Rybakina Makes History: Wins Record-Breaking Prize Money With 2025 WTA Finals Triumph
- From Evert to Rybakina — Every WTA Finals Champion in History (1972–2025)
- Sabalenka and Rybakina Clash for Biggest Prize Money in Women’s Tennis History at 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh
- Sabalenka Survives Anisimova’s Fury — Now Faces Rybakina for 2025 Riyadh Supremacy
- WTA Finals 2025: Results (Updated) & Schedule of Play
- Relive the Thrilling Rybakina vs Pegula Battle – Full WTA Finals 2025 Semi-Final Match Report
- WTA Finals Semifinal Preview & Prediction: Sabalenka and Anisimova — Enough Non-Fossil Power to Light Riyadh’s Grid
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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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Naomi Osaka’s Homecoming Cut Short: Injury Forces Withdrawal from Osaka Open
This should have been Naomi Osaka’s week on home soil — a long-awaited return to Japanese courts, a chance to remind the world how electric she can be when the crowd is truly hers. Instead, the four-time Grand Slam champion’s comeback was halted by a cruel twist of fate, a left leg injury that forced…
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Alexandrova and Kessler March On in Style in China’s Ningbo Open 2025
China’s Yue Yuan, ranked No.108 and the nation’s third-highest player, stepped onto court in Ningbo looking to test herself against world No.10 Ekaterina Alexandrova — a career-high for the in-form Russian. The 27-year-old Yuan, often dubbed the best of the rest behind compatriots Qinwen Zheng and Xinyu Wang, has built her reputation on disciplined, aggressive…
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Diana Shnaider Stuns Karolina Muchova at the Ningbo Open 2025
Quarter-final places were sealed in emphatic fashion at the Ningbo Open. Diana Shnaider delivered the comeback of the round. It was a session that balanced grit with polish — a performance that underlined why she looks a genuine threat heading into the business end of the tournament. Shnaider Stages Spirited Comeback Against Muchova Diana Shnaider…
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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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Andreeva’s WTA Finals Bid in Jeopardy After Shock Ningbo Exit
Mirra Andreeva’s push for a place at the WTA Finals has hit a serious snag. The 18-year-old’s defeat at the Ningbo Open — a pivotal event in the run-up to the season finale in Riyadh — leaves her qualification hopes hanging by a thread. The Russian teenager fell 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 to Lin Zhu, the…
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Muchova Outclasses Vondrousova in Classy Czech Clash | Osaka Open 2025
Two of the Czech Republic’s most naturally gifted players shared the court in Osaka, and this time it was Karolina Muchova who dictated terms. A Quietly Assured Performance Karolina Muchova produced a clean, thoughtful performance to defeat Marketa Vondrousova 6-4, 6-3 in an hour and 33 minutes — a result that hinted at the composure…
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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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WTA Tournament Calendar 2025 & 2026 – Full Schedule & Results
Complete WTA 2025 Tour Schedule Welcome to the WTA Tournament Calendar 2025 — your complete guide to this season’s schedule. Find dates, categories, surfaces, and quick links to full results for every event. Click on any linked tournament to explore match scores, stats, and storylines, and follow the WTA season from the opening match to…
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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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Katie Boulter reflects on strong start at Japan Open 2025
Britain’s Katie Boulter has shared her feelings after an impressive first-round win at the Japan Open. The 29-year-old defeated the tournament’s No. 2 seed Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic 7-6, 6-3 to reach the round of 16. It was Boulter’s 18th win in 36 matches this season. Speaking to Sky Sports, she said she…
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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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2025 Wuhan Open WTA1000 Results (Updated) Including Qualifiers
The WTA 1000 Wuhan Open in China runs from October 4 to October 12 at the Optics Valley International Tennis Centre. The event is the second big Chinese hard-court event and features 96 singles players and strong doubles competition. Just like the China Open in Beijing this Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open is one of Asia’s…
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Live WTA Rankings After 2025 Wuhan Open Semifinals
As of October 12, 2025, the live WTA rankings reflect the impact of the season’s final WTA 1000 event in Wuhan, where only the championship match between Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff remains to be played. The tournament has been decisive in shaping both the year-end No. 1 battle and the race to the WTA…
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From Friends to Finalists: Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula Face Off in the 2025 Wuhan Open Final
The Wuhan Open, the final WTA 1000 event of the season, will crown a new champion after three straight titles from Aryna Sabalenka (2018, 2019, 2024). This year’s championship match features two of the biggest names in American tennis — Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula — meeting for the seventh time in their careers. Both…