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  • Rybakina, Mertens, and Iva Jovic Wrap Up Round 1 in Sabalenka’s Section

    Illustration of Elena Rybakina and Elise Mertens sailing near the Statue of Liberty at night, with Arthur Ashe Stadium glowing in the distance during the US Open

    Aryna Sabalenka has already booked her place in the second round of the US Open, and Monday’s schedule completed the remaining first-round matches in her quarter of the draw. The world No. 2 will be keeping a close eye on several strong contenders who also advanced. Rybakina and Mertens sail through as Sabalenka section heats…


  • US Open 2025: Pegula’s Quarter Opens with a Sense of Order

    Artwork of Jessica Pegula standing confidently on a blue tennis court at night, surrounded by fellow WTA winners from her quarter, with Mirra Andreeva watching from the sky

    Jessica Pegula in Control American No. 1 Jessica Pegula made a smooth start to her home Slam, defeating Egypt’s Mayar Sherif 6-0, 6-4. Pegula dominated the opening set with precision and consistency before withstanding a stronger push from Sherif in the second. The straight-sets win was exactly the composed opening performance expected from one of…


  • US Open 2025: Sabalenka’s Quarter Opens with Upsets and Breakthroughs

    Artwork of Aryna Sabalenka standing confidently on a tennis court, surrounded by cheering WTA players after first-round victories at the US Open 2025

    Aryna Sabalenka Sets the Tone World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka opened her US Open 2025 campaign in commanding style, defeating Switzerland’s Rebeka Masarova 7-5, 6-1. After being tested in the first set, the Belarusian found her rhythm to dominate the second, laying down an early marker for her title ambitions. Spain’s Nuria Párrizas Díaz was…


  • Double Delight in New York: Janice Tjen and Tereza Valentova Shine as US Open Qualifiers into Round Two

    Illustration showing Janice Tjen on the left and Tereza Valentová on the right, both US Open 2025 players who advanced to Round 2 after progressing through the qualifiers

    New York, August 24, 2025 – On a thrilling opening day at the US Open, two young qualifiers—Indonesia’s Janice Tjen and Czechia’s Tereza Valentova—sent ripples through the women’s draw by booking their spots in the second round with standout victories. Janice Tjen Ends Indonesia’s Grand Slam Drought with Stunning Upset Janice Tjen, a 23-year-old from…


  • 2025 Monterrey WTA Results (Confirmed & Updated) Including Qualifiers – Detailed Stats From Quarterfinals to Final

    Illustration of Ekaterina Alexandrova, Beatriz Haddad Maia, Emma Navarro, and Diana Shnaider sitting in a circle on the Monterrey Open hard court with rackets leaning against the net. A speech bubble reads “I should win this!” as the other WTA players look surprised and intense.

    Monterrey Open 2025: Star Players, Byes, and What to Expect in Mexico The 2025 Monterrey Open kicked off with excitement and anticipation as the WTA Tour returns to Mexico. Known for its electric atmosphere and fast-paced hard courts, Monterrey has become a favorite stop for both players and fans. This year’s field saw four top…


  • Shnaider Makes It 5-for-5 With 2025 Monterrey Title Win Over Alexandrova

    Illustration of Diana Shnaider wearing her trademark white bandana, celebrating her Monterrey WTA night final victory with confetti spraying and Mexican fans cheering in the stands

    The 2025 Monterrey final was shaped by two contrasting journeys Ekaterina Alexandrova and Diana Shnaider battled through the draw to earn their spots in Sunday’s title clash. Second seed Alexandrova advanced with authority, playing clean, efficient tennis throughout the week. She opened with a straight-sets win over Ajla Tomljanovic, edged past Linda Noskova in a…


  • Sorana Cirstea Shines in Cleveland 2025: All-Smiles Champion Lifts Trophy at the Expense of Ann Li

    Illustration of Sorana Cirstea smiling brightly while lifting her trophy after winning the Cleveland 2025 WTA tournament

    Romania’s Sorana Cirstea capped her Cleveland campaign in style, defeating American Ann Li to lift the 2025 Tennis in the Land trophy. Cirstea Makes Her Intentions Clear With Commanding First Set Backed by her trademark forehand and aggressive baseline rhythm, Cirstea looked every bit the seasoned competitor who first turned professional in 2006. With two…


  • Cleveland WTA 2025: Tennis in the Land Results, Qualifiers, and Full Match Stats From the QFs

    Iva Jovic vs Ann Li at the Cleveland Tennis in the Land 2025 tournament on Ohio’s blue hard courts under the bridge

    Who Will Take McCartney Kessler’s Cleveland Crown in 2025? The Cleveland WTA 2025, better known as Tennis in the Land, brings world-class women’s tennis back to Ohio just days before the US Open. This WTA 250 event has quickly built a reputation for producing surprises, as top seeds test their form against fearless challengers on…


  • Women’s 2025 US Open Draw: Sabalenka Faces a Nightmare Path

    artwork showing a colossal glowing US Open Draw board floating above Arthur Ashe Stadium at night, with glowing slips of player names drifting downward and female tennis players gazing upward in awe, while the Statue of Liberty holds a golden tennis ball in the distance

    The stage is set for the 2025 US Open, where the women’s singles draw has carved out a thrilling path toward the year’s final Grand Slam crown. Held from August 24 to September 7 at Flushing Meadows, the tournament features a packed field led by World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka, former champions Iga Swiatek and Coco…


  • US Open Women’s Doubles Champions & Finalists: Full Open Era Winners List (since 1968)

    Infographic of US Open Women’s DoublesFinals champions and runners-up (1968–2024), featuring tennis player illustration, trophy, and American flag-inspired design

    Since the dawn of the Open Era in 1968, the US Open women’s doubles tournament has been defined by the brilliance of American partnerships. From Billie Jean King’s trailblazing triumphs with Rosemary Casals to the commanding runs of Martina Navratilova and Pam Shriver, U.S. duos set the standard for excellence in doubles on the hard…


  • US Open Women’s Singles Champions & Finalists: Full Open Era Winners List (since 1968)

    Infographic of US Open Women’s Singles Finals champions and runners-up (1968–2024), featuring tennis player illustration, trophy, and American flag-inspired design

    Since the dawn of the Open Era in 1968, the US Open has crowned some of the greatest champions in women’s tennis history. From Billie Jean King’s trailblazing triumphs to Chris Evert’s dominance, from Steffi Graf and Serena Williams to modern stars like Coco Gauff and Iga Świątek — the New York finals have delivered…


  • 2025 Cincinnati WTA Results (Confirmed & Updated) Including Qualifiers – Detailed Stats From Quarterfinals to Final

    Anime-style illustration of two powerful female tennis players locking rackets, with radiant energy and the Cincinnati skyline in the background

    The 2025 WTA 1000 Cincinnati Open runs from August 7–17 with a supersized 96-player field—up from 56 last year—on the fast outdoor hard courts of the Lindner Family Tennis Center. As the final major stop before the US Open, it promises a stacked lineup of the WTA Tour’s best. Sabalenka Returned to Defend Her Crown…


  • 2025 Cincinnati Champion Swiatek ‘Shocked’ by Her Level on Fast Courts After Paolini Win

    illustration of Iga Świątek smiling broadly on the Cincinnati hard courts, holding a microphone with sweat shimmering as her player’s box applauds

    A Final with Fire: Swiatek and Paolini Double the Heat in Cincinnati All signs pointed to another chapter in Iga Swiatek’s hard-court dominance as she walked onto P&G Center Court for the 2025 Cincinnati Open final. With a 6–0 head-to-head record and not a single set dropped to Jasmine Paolini, the odds—and history—favored the Polish…


  • Prediction: Whatever Jasmine Paolini Pulls Off in the Cincinnati 2025 Final, Iga Swiatek Remains the Woman to Beat at the 2025 US Open

    Image of Iga Swiatek and Jasmine Paolini in action during the 2025 Cincinnati Open WTA final, highlighting their intense expressions and athletic motion on court

    Pure Tennis Talent vs. Intelligence: A Final to Look Forward To From a loaded field, the Cincinnati Open final has come down to two players: Iga Swiatek, the four-time Grand Slam champion, and Jasmine Paolini, who burst into elite form in 2024 and has been proving her staying power throughout 2025. On Monday night, Swiatek…


  • Money Time in Cincinnati 2025: Paolini’s Experience Edges In-Form Veronika Kudermetova in SF2

    Jasmine Paolini smiling and speaking into a microphone on a blue hard court, with sweat shimmering and saying “Stay in the present!” as the tennis crowd applauds

    The second semifinal in Cincinnati brought together two players on sharply rising trajectories: Italy’s Jasmine Paolini, fresh from her breakthrough Grand Slam final earlier in the season, and Russia’s Veronika Kudermetova, the newly crowned Wimbledon doubles champion with Elise Mertens and brimming with singles confidence. Their clash promised a fascinating contrast — Paolini’s intelligent, all-court…


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