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  • Maria Sakkari’s Top-10 Comeback Hopes Rise — Then Collapse in Dramatic Cincinnati Showdown

    Maria Sakkari in anime-style illustration hitting a forehand during a tense Cincinnati Open tiebreak, wearing a black tennis dress and showing intense focus

    From early struggles to renewed momentum Maria Sakkari’s 2025 season began with frustration, heavy pressure, and a steep rankings drop, but the Greek star is finally finding her rhythm again. After a gritty 6-3, 3-6, 6-2 win over Kamilla Rakhimova in the Cincinnati Open first round, Sakkari has now won four of her last six…


  • Danielle Collins’ Emotional Cincinnati Exit Sparks Mental Health Conversation

    Danielle Collins crying during the 2025 Cincinnati Open, anime-style illustration showing emotional moment in tennis match

    A tense match turns deeply personal Danielle Collins’ opening-round clash with Taylor Townsend at the 2025 Cincinnati Open began as a tight contest but ended in a moment of raw vulnerability rarely seen on the WTA Tour. After dropping the first set 6–4, Collins battled into a second-set tiebreak, only to fall behind 2–0. Overcome…


  • Roddick Defends Osaka After Montreal Speech Controversy, Backs Her Top-10 Comeback Bid

    Anime-style illustration of Naomi Osaka looking pensive after a tennis match, with Andy Roddick floating above her holding a microphone, symbolizing his public defense of her.

    Speech Snub Sparks Online Backlash Naomi Osaka’s runner-up speech at the National Bank Open in Montreal sparked heated debate after she failed to mention champion Victoria Mboko. The Japanese star, who led by a set before falling 6-2, 4-6, 1-6, kept her remarks brief, thanking event staff before exiting the stage. Fans online branded the…


  • Stefano Vukov Cleared to Return After WTA Ban Lifted

    Stefano Vukov Courtside Return — Anime Coach Comeback Illustration

    Former Rybakina coach free to rejoin Tour events Stefano Vukov, the former coach of Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, has been cleared to return to WTA Tour events after his provisional suspension was lifted. The WTA confirmed that Vukov is now eligible to receive tournament credentials, ending a months-long absence from official venues. Vukov’s ban, imposed…


  • WTA Rankings: Sabalenka Holds No.1, Gauff Closes Gap as Mboko Soars into Top 25

    Illustration of a cheerful female tennis player surrounded by floating rank numbers

    American Charge Continues into Top 10 WTA Rankings Aryna Sabalenka remains unshakable at world No.1 with 12,010 points, but Coco Gauff’s surge to 7,669 points keeps the pressure on. Iga Świątek stays third, while Jessica Pegula holds her place at No.4. The U.S. presence in the elite tier is further boosted by Madison Keys, who…


  • Victoria Mboko’s Montreal Miracle: Teen Sensation Stuns Osaka for Canadian Open Crown

    Retro 1950s-style vector illustration of Victoria Mboko laughing joyfully after winning the Canadian Open final against Naomi Osaka

    Home Crowd Roars as Local Star Rallies Past Four-Time Major Champion Eighteen-year-old Victoria Mboko delivered a career-defining performance in Montreal, storming back from a set down to shock former World No.1 Naomi Osaka and capture the Canadian Open title. In front of an electric home crowd, the world No.85 triumphed 2-6, 6-4, 6-1, sealing a…


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

    A dynamic Anime-inspired picture highlighting 2 WTA players competing for the Montreal Title

    The 2025 WTA Montreal Open has already delivered plenty of drama and surprises as the tournament heads into the Round of 16. Several big names survived early battles, while new faces have emerged as serious contenders on Canadian soil. Top seed Coco Gauff showcased her resilience with a gritty three-set comeback over Veronika Kudermetova, while…


  • Victoria Mboko Stuns Rybakina in Montreal Epic: From Double Fault Despair to Tiebreak Glory

    Victoria Mboko wins against Cristina Bucsa for her second WTA Title of the year 2025

    The energy inside Montreal’s IGA Stadium was electric. Thousands came to see Canada’s rising star, Victoria Mboko, face a formidable test in Elena Rybakina. What they got was a thriller. Mboko Wobbles Early Under Spotlight Pressure Under the weight of expectation, Mboko’s nerves were evident. Her first set was flat—not due to a total collapse…


  • Prague Open 2025: Full WTA Results & Stats From Qualifiers to Final

    The 2025 Livesport Prague Open serves up another exciting edition this week, marking the 16th chapter of the WTA 250 tournament held at the historic TK Sparta Prague. Running from July 21 to 26, this Czech fixture on the WTA calendar shifts the focus from the European clay courts to fast-paced outdoor hard courts —…


  • WTA Tennis Always Brings the Drama – Montreal 2025 Is Proof Once Again

    The Unpredictability of WTA feels like Pandora's box - but we WTA Fans love it

    From the start, this site has promised to write little or nothing about the ATP. Yet every so often, we can’t resist. If Sinner or Alcaraz sign up for a tournament, you can bet that one—often both—will reach the final. The WTA is a completely different story. Montreal’s WTA1000 2025 edition is the latest, and…


  • Clara Tauson Dominates Madison Keys to Reach Canadian Open Semifinals 2025

    Clara Tauson defeats Madison MadisonKeys in Montreals QFs 2025

    Tauson Delivers No‑Nonsense Win Over Grand Slam Champ Clara Tauson shrugged off the pressure and dismantled American Madison Keys with clinical precision, cruising to a 6‑1, 6‑4 victory in the quarterfinals of the WTA 1000 event in Montreal. In just 1 hour and 11 minutes, the Danish No. 19 seized control—especially in a blistering first set…


  • Victoria Mboko Captures Canadian Hearts with Breakout Run in Montreal 2025

    Victoria Mboko wins against Cristina Bucsa for her second WTA Title of the year 2025

    From under the radar to center stage at home Eighteen-year-old Victoria Mboko has become the talk of the National Bank Open—and Canadian tennis—as she surges into her first WTA 1000 quarterfinal in Montreal. Just a week ago, few fans outside Tennis Canada’s inner circle knew the name. Now, she’s the last Canadian standing in either…


  • Raducanu Taps Nadal’s Former Coach Roig as Eighth Hire in Coaching Carousel

    Emma Raducanu adds new coach Roig to her team

    Emma Raducanu has turned to one of Rafael Nadal’s most trusted voices, hiring Francisco Roig as her new coach through the end of the season. The move marks her eighth coaching change, and perhaps her most high-profile appointment. A new chapter for Raducanu and Petchey: moving beyond the inner circle Roig served as Nadal’s technical…


  • Elena Rybakina Cruises into Montreal 2025 Semis After Marta Kostyuk Injury Cut Short Their Clash

    Elena Rybakina sails into Montreal 2025 Semi-Finals

    Rybakina Storms Ahead Before Injury Ends Quarterfinal Clash Elena Rybakina surged into the National Bank Open semifinals after building a dominant 6-1, 2-1 lead when Marta Kostyuk retired with an arm injury. The 54-minute match ended abruptly as a tearful Kostyuk left the court at IGA Stadium, unable to continue. Kazakh Star Converts Pressure Into…


  • Clara Tauson shocks Iga Swiatek in Montreal 2025

    Clara Tauson's year-by-year WTA ranking progression from 2019 to 2025, showing her rise from No. 272 to No. 38 with notable fluctuations due to injuries and breakthroughs.

    Clara Tauson is turning heads at the 2025 Canadian Open. The 22-year-old Dane continued her breakout season with a stunning straight-sets win over world No. 2 and Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek, defeating the six-time Grand Slam winner 7-6, 6-3 in the round of 16. The result marks another milestone in Tauson’s rapid rise — and…


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