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- 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
- WTA Finals Semifinal Preview & Prediction: Rybakina and Pegula — The Tour’s Most Reinvigorated Forces Collide in Riyadh
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By the Numbers: Iva Jovic Crushes Arango to Win First WTA 500 Title in Guadalajara—with a Heartwarming Net Moment to Match
In her first WTA 500 final, 17‑year‑old Iva Jovic from the USA delivered a commanding performance against Colombia’s Emiliana Arango, winning 6‑4, 6‑1 in just 1h 34m. The most beautiful moment wasn’t even when Iva Jovic won match point. It was her opponent’s genuinely lovely reaction. At the net, the Colombian Arango was absolutely over…
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17-Year-Old American Iva Jovic Outlasts Bartunkova in Grueling Semifinal to Reach 2025 Guadalajara Final
We have said it before. Iva Jovic is America’s real deal in women’s tennis. Today in Mexico, she took another giant leap forward in her young career.In a nerve-wracking semifinal full of power, precision, and raw heart, 17-year-old American Iva Jovic held off Czech teen Nikola Bartunkova 6–3, 6–7(5), 6–3 to book her place in…
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Arango Outlasts Jacquemot to Reach First WTA 500 Final in Guadalajara
In a closely contested battle filled with momentum swings and pressure moments, Colombia’s Emiliana Arango edged past France’s Elsa Jacquemot 6–4, 7–5 to book a spot in her first-ever WTA 500 final at the 2025 Guadalajara Open. Jacquemot’s Breakthrough Run Ends One Step Short Jacquemot, playing in her maiden WTA 500 semifinal, showed flashes of…
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2025 Guadalajara WTA Results Including Qualifiers & Stats From Quarterfinals to Final
The Guadalajara Open WTA is underway in Mexico, bringing tennis back to Latin America. The action began with qualifying rounds on September 6, where rising stars battled for a place in the main draw. By September 7, the final qualifiers will have secured their spots, setting the stage for the Round of 32 that will…
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2025 Sao Paulo Open WTA Results Including Qualifiers & Detailed Stats From Quarterfinals to Final
Sao Paulo Open 2025 Preview After a 25-year wait, top-tier women’s tennis is back in São Paulo! The city welcomes the Sao Paulo Open, a brand-new stop on the WTA Tour, returning in 2025 as a WTA 250 event. Played on fast outdoor hard courts, the tournament will feature a 32-player singles draw, all fighting…
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Double Breakthrough in São Paulo: Tjen and Rakotomanga Rajaonah Soar into First WTA 250 Final
This week’s Sao Paulo Open has delivered not just drama, but two career-changing breakthroughs. Janice Tjen and Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah are through to their first-ever WTA 250 final—and both are reaping the rewards on the rankings board. Two Breakout Stars, Two Big Ranking Leaps After her strong US Open run, Tjen had already surged last…
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Guadalajara Open 2025 Set to Crown a Unique WTA 500 Champion: Semifinalists Average Just 20.5 Years Old
The Guadalajara tournament guarantees a fresh storyline, as none of the semifinalists has ever won a WTA 500 title before. With four young and ambitious players battling for their breakthrough, the event is set to deliver a brand-new champion on Sunday. Jacquemot Turns the Tide Against Maria Elsa Jacquemot produced a gritty and determined comeback…
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Mexico’s Zarazua Stuns Haddad Maia as Francesca Jones and Rakotomanga Rajaonah Cruise Through to SP Semifinals
Zarazua Dethrones Top Seed in Gritty Upset Renata Zarazua pulled off the biggest surprise of the quarterfinals, outlasting top seed Beatriz Haddad Maia 7-6(5), 6-3 in a tension-packed battle. The Mexican’s superior second-serve performance and key conversions under pressure—winning 67% of second-serve points and 75% of break points—were the difference-makers. Despite trailing in first-serve points…
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Indonesia’s Janice Tjen Shocks Eala, Storms Into First WTA Semifinal in São Paulo
Janice Tjen delivered the biggest win of her career in São Paulo, toppling third seed Alexandra Eala 6-4, 6-1 in the quarterfinals of the Brazilian WTA 250 event. The 23-year-old Indonesian qualifier, ranked No.130, surged back from 0-3 down in the opening set to claim 12 of the last 14 games and secure a historic…
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Elsa Jacquemot Stuns Mertens as Jiménez Kasintseva, Maria, and Jovic Power into Guadalajara Quarters
Jacquemot Topples Mertens in Three-Set Thriller Elsa Jacquemot pulled off one of the biggest win of her young career in Guadalajara, rallying from a set down to defeat Elise Mertens 4–6, 6–3, 6–4. The 22-year-old Frenchwoman showcased composure beyond her years, flipping the script after a nervy opening set against the top seed in her…
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São Paulo Open 2025 Shake-Up: Eight Nations, One Home Hope Remains in WTA 250 Quarterfinals
Haddad Maia Stands Tall as Brazil’s Lone Survivor Top seed Beatriz Haddad Maia kept Brazilian hopes alive at the São Paulo WTA 250, cruising past fellow countrywoman Laura Pigossi 6–1, 6–4 in a confident display of power and poise topped by an intense matchpoint to be found below these headlines. As the only Brazilian left…
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Alexandra Eala Embraces Brazil: Filipino Star Finds Home‑Away‑from‑Home Atmosphere in São Paulo
Outstanding Support in Brazil Alexandra Eala is staging a compelling run at the São Paulo Open. The 20‑year‑old third seed brushed aside French qualifier Yasmine Mansouri 6‑0, 6‑2, then defeated Argentina’s Julia Riera 6‑1, 6‑4 to reach the quarterfinals — her third WTA quarterfinal of the year. With Brazilian number one Beatriz Haddad Maia still…
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Elena Rybakina Sets Sights on WTA Finals After Mid‑Season Resurgence
Rediscovering Momentum: From Setbacks to Statement Wins Elena Rybakina is finding her fire again. With 44 wins from 61 matches this season, the 26‑year‑old Kazakh has stormed back into the elite conversation following a turbulent 2024. Her gutsy Strasbourg title run—capped by a 6‑1, 6‑7, 6‑1 win over Liudmila Samsonova—signaled not just form, but fierce…
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Madison Keys, Naomi Osaka, and Zheng Qinwen Withdraw from Billie Jean King Cup Finals
The Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen will go ahead without some of women’s tennis’ biggest names, as Madison Keys, Naomi Osaka, and Zheng Qinwen all confirmed their withdrawals. The event runs from September 16–21 at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre Arena, with eight nations competing for the title. China will open against defending…
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Andy Roddick: It’s Not If, but When Amanda Anisimova Wins a Grand Slam
The 2025 US Open reached its climax in New York with Aryna Sabalenka sealing her fourth Grand Slam crown in commanding fashion, defeating Amanda Anisimova in straight sets. While the Belarusian cemented her dominance, it was the 23-year-old American who earned plaudits for her remarkable resurgence this summer. On his Quick Served Podcast (YouTube), 2004…