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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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Jessica Pegula Stuns Aryna Sabalenka to Reach 2025 Wuhan Open Final
Jessica Pegula did it the hard way again — and in spectacular fashion. The American produced one of the biggest comebacks of the week, rallying from 5–2 down in the final set to defeat Aryna Sabalenka and book her spot in the 2025 Wuhan Open final, where she’ll face compatriot Coco Gauff. Set One: Sabalenka…
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Magdalena Frech Speaks Out: “We’re Treated Like Machines”
After her exit at the Wuhan Open and the wave of online abuse that followed, Magdalena Frech spoke out against the harsh playing conditions that have become a major talking point on the WTA Tour. She’s the latest to raise concerns after several players collapsed or withdrew due to extreme heat and humidity. Fell to…
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Emma Raducanu Draws Lin Zhu in Ningbo Open Opener
The Ningbo Open 2025 draw has set up some intriguing early-round matchups — and one of the most anticipated involves Emma Raducanu, who will open her campaign against Chinese player Lin Zhu, currently ranked No. 230 in the world. First career meeting between Emma Raducanu and Lin Zhu Zhu enters the tournament with a 19–15…
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WTA Announces 2026 Tour Calendar: 50+ Global Events, Grand Slams Retain Dates, Finals Stay in Riyadh
The WTA has released its 2026 season calendar, featuring more than 50 tournaments across 26 countries and territories. The season will begin on January 2 with the United Cup and conclude once again with the prestigious WTA Finals in Riyadh, scheduled for November 7–14. It will mark the third consecutive year that Saudi Arabia hosts…
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Wuhan Open 2025: Sabalenka, Pegula, Gauff, and Paolini Set for Semifinal Showdowns
The stage is set for a thrilling semifinal day at the Dongfeng · Voyah Wuhan Open 2025, with four of the world’s top players battling for a place in Sunday’s final. The lineup features no major surprises, but plenty of intrigue and history — particularly in the night session between three-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka…
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Jessica Pegula Battles Fatigue and Rallies Past Siniakova to Reach Wuhan 2025 Semifinals
Friday’s action at the Wuhan Open 2025 delivered a striking contrast: Aryna Sabalenka rolled through her quarterfinal with ease, while Jessica Pegula once again had to grind her way through a demanding three-set battle. The American outlasted Czech qualifier Katerina Siniakova 2–6, 6–0, 6–3 in one hour and 40 minutes, earning her first-ever semifinal appearance…
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Elena Rybakina stops Linda Noskova’s run to reach Wuhan 2025 quarterfinals
Elena Rybakina powered past Czech rising star Linda Noskova 6–3, 6–4 at the Wuhan Open, delivering a commanding performance built on some smart tactics. The 20-year-old Noskova, who had just reached her first WTA 1000 final at the China Open the previous week, again showed flashes of brilliance — but Rybakina’s all-court aggression ultimately proved…
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Jasmine Paolini advances to Wuhan 2025 quarterfinals after Clara Tauson retires, sets up clash with Iga Swiatek
Jasmine Paolini continued her strong run at the Wuhan Open, taking another important step toward securing a spot at the WTA Finals in Riyadh. The Italian advanced to the quarterfinals after Clara Tauson was forced to retire early in the deciding set, with Paolini leading 3–6, 6–3, 3–1 after one hour and 33 minutes on…
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Iga Swiatek battles past resilient Belinda Bencic to reach Wuhan 2025 quarterfinals
Iga Swiatek survived a fierce two-set battle lasting two hours and ten minutes to overcome a determined Belinda Bencic, clinching a spot in the Wuhan 2025 quarterfinals. The Swiss star showed remarkable tenacity, pushing the world No. 1 deep into every rally and making Swiatek work for every point. Iga Swiatek Needing A Breaker The…
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“I Suffered a Heat Stroke”: Jelena Ostapenko Opens Up After Wuhan Open Retirement Amid Tough Season
Jelena Ostapenko has revealed that a severe heat stroke forced her to retire from her first-round match at the Wuhan Open. The Latvian star, trailing 0–6, 1–2 against Romania’s Sorana Cirstea, was visibly struggling before calling it quits. In an Instagram post, the 28-year-old thanked fans for their support and promised to “be back stronger…
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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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Wuhan Open 2025: Swiatek Dominant, Muchova Survives Kostyuk Challenge
The Wuhan Open continued into its second day with the completion of the first round and several second-round matches already underway. Iga Swiatek, the No. 2 seed, made a confident start to her campaign with a commanding win over Marie Bouzkova, while Mirra Andreeva suffered an early disappointment, falling to Germany’s Laura Siegemund in her…
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Siegemund stuns Andreeva – “I knew I’d get my chance if I stayed patient”
For Laura Siegemund, day two of the Wuhan Open turned into a memorable triumph. The German veteran battled past world No. 5 Mirra Andreeva in a gripping three-set contest, winning 6–7(4), 6–3, 6–3 to reach the second round in style. Laura Siegemund Keeps Surprising “I knew I’d get my chance if I stayed calm and…
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Naomi Osaka battles past Leylah Fernandez in three-set thriller
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka made a winning return to the tour with a hard-fought victory over Leylah Fernandez in a rematch of their memorable 2021 US Open encounter, where Fernandez had triumphed on her way to her first major final. Despite the quality on display, the match unfolded in front of a noticeably…
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Mirra Andreeva Arrives in Wuhan Searching for Answers After China Open Setback
For months, Mirra Andreeva looked like the fearless new face of the WTA — an 18-year-old storming through the world’s best. But as she arrives at the Wuhan Open 2025, the story has shifted. The Russian prodigy is still ranked No. 5 in the world, yet her momentum has cooled.After a shocking third-round loss to…