Independent WTA Tennis – News, Stats & Insights
Latest News ▼
- Simona Halep Slips Out the Side Door — No Tour, No Tears, Just a Clean Break
- 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
-
Coco Gauff Backs WTA’s Decision to Suspend Elena Rybakina’s Coach: “Protecting players is important”
In a significant development within the WTA circuit, World No. 3 Coco Gauff has expressed her support for the association’s decision to suspend Stefano Vukov, coach of Elena Rybakina, following allegations of misconduct. This move underscores the WTA’s commitment to safeguarding player welfare and maintaining professional standards. Gauff Backs WTA’s Protective Measures Upon her arrival…
-
Shockwaves in WTA DDF: Top Performers from Qatar Crash Out Early in Dubai
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships saw a wave of surprises on the second day of the first round, as several players who shined at the Qatar Open struggled to replicate their success and made early exits. Early Exits for Doha Standouts Jelena Ostapenko, a semifinalist in Doha, suffered a stunning defeat against Japan’s Mai…
-
Maria Sakkari’s Recent Struggles: Early Exits, Ranking Decline, and Coaching Changes
Maria Sakkari, once a stalwart in the WTA top 10, has faced a series of setbacks recently, including early tournament exits, a significant drop in rankings, and multiple coaching changes.Here’s a breakdown of her last 44 matches, going back to February 2024. Early Tournament Exits At the 2025 Australian Open, Sakkari faced a challenging first-round…
-
Match Report: Smart Serving Amanda Anisimova Takes Qatar 2025 Trophy in Style Against Jelena Ostapenko
With her smart serving, aggressive return game and well-timed breaks, Amanda Anisimova wrapped up a solid straight-sets win, demonstrating her dominance in key moments to overcome Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko in the Qatar 2025 final. Anisimova Edges Ostapenko in a Tight First Set Battle Ostapenko started the match strong, holding serve in the opening game despite…
-
Jelena Ostapenko Stuns Iga Swiatek, Amanda Anisimova Advances to Qatar Open 2025 Final
The Qatar Open 2025 semi-finals showcased remarkable performances, setting the stage for an unexpected final between Jelena Ostapenko and Amanda Anisimova. Ostapenko’s Tactical Masterclass Ends Swiatek’s Doha Dominance Jelena Ostapenko once again proved to be Iga Swiatek’s kryptonite, dismantling the world No. 2 with a clinical 6-3, 6-1 victory in the Qatar Open semifinals. The…
-
Qatar Open 2025: Is Ekaterina Alexandrova the Strongest WTA Player Right Now? She Overpowers Jessica Pegula to Reach the Semi-Finals
If we assume that Madison Keys dominated January this year, the same can be seemingly said about Ekaterina Alexandrova in February. After already winning the Ladies Linz Open, she has now taken down Raducanu, Sabalenka, and Mertens in Doha. Adding to that list, she defeated Jessica Pegula in three sets and storms through to the…
-
Qatar Open 2025 Results (as updated): Complete List of Matches Including Qualifiers and Updates
The 2025 Qatar TotalEnergies Open kicks off in Doha, bringing together a stacked WTA field for one of the season’s premier hardcourt events. Defending champion Iga Świątek returns, looking to extend her dominance in a tournament she has owned in recent years. With Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, and Coco Gauff also in contention, the draw…
-
Elena Rybakina Overcomes Off-Court Turmoil to Advance in Qatar Open Amid Stefano Vukov’s Suspension
Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, is navigating significant professional challenges as her former coach, Stefano Vukov, has been handed a one-year suspension by the WTA following allegations of misconduct. Despite the controversy, Rybakina continues to demonstrate resilience on the court, recently advancing to the quarterfinals of the Qatar Open 2025. WTA’s Suspension of Stefano…
-
WTA Rankings Top 150 Analyzed Differently: From Teenagers to Young, Experienced, and Veteran Players
The WTA rankings showcase a fascinating mix of players at different stages of their careers. In this article, we take a unique approach by categorizing the Top 150 players into four distinct groups based on age, highlighting the generational shifts within women’s tennis. We begin with the teenagers, those who are still under 20 as…
-
Dominance Ratio in Women’s Tennis: A Deeper Analytical Perspective
In professional tennis, raw statistics such as winners and unforced errors only provide a fragmented view of a player’s performance. More refined metrics, like Dominance Ratio (DR), offer a clearer understanding of match control, particularly in women’s tennis, where return play is often as decisive as serving efficiency. How is Dominance Ratio Calculated? The Dominance…
-
Belinda Bencic and Ons Jabeur Are Back to Their Best – Elena Rybakina a Silent Witness in Abu Dhabi 2025
Regardless of who wins the Abu Dhabi 2025 Final between Belinda Bencic and Ashlyn Krueger, one thing is already certain: it won’t be Elena Rybakina. While she managed to stage a comeback from a 2-4 deficit in the deciding set tiebreak against Ons Jabeur in the quarterfinals, she couldn’t repeat the feat against Switzerland’s Belinda…
-
Cluj-Napoca 2025 Results: Complete List of Matches Including Qualifiers and Updates
In a poignant moment, two-time Grand Slam champion Simona Halep announced her retirement following a first-round loss to Lucia Bronzetti. Halep, 33, cited a persistent knee injury as a significant factor in her decision. She expressed gratitude for her career achievements and the unwavering support from fans. As the tournament progresses, fans anticipate more thrilling…
-
Abu Dhabi 2025 Results: Complete List of Matches Including Qualifiers and Updates
The 2025 Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open is heating up, with Belinda Bencic stealing the spotlight. The Swiss star, a former champion, stormed into the quarterfinals with a 6-0, 6-0 demolition of Veronika Kudermetova after a tough opening-round win over Rebecca Šramková. With the quarterfinals set, Bencic’s form makes her one to watch in Abu Dhabi.…
-
Dayana Yastremska Outduels Danish Clara Tauson to Book Linz Final Spot
Dayana Yastremska powered her way into the final of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz 2025 with a commanding straight-sets victory over Clara Tauson. The Ukrainian’s aggressive shot-making and mental resilience proved too much for the Danish challenger, who struggled to capitalize on her opportunities. Tauson had nine break points but failed to convert a single…
-
Karolina Muchová Overcomes Anastasia Potapova in Ladies Linz Despite Injury Scare
The sold-out Linz Design Centre, packed with 2,500 fans, witnessed an intense quarterfinal battle between top seed Karolína Muchová and Anastasia Potapova at the Upper Austria Ladies Open. Muchová secured a hard-fought 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 victory to advance to the semifinals. Muchová started strong, using her versatile attacking game to control the rallies. However, at…