WTA Finals Group Dynamics Shift Following Rybakina Withdrawal World number one Elena Rybakina withdrew from the WTA Finals in Indian Wells 24 hours before the tournament began due to a viral illness, sport.sky.de reported. The tennis year 2026 brought a new world number one not only in the men’s division with Alexander Zverev, but also … Read more
Linda Noskova defeated Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-4 to win the opening match of the WTA Finals on Sunday, Ouest-France reported. The eighth-ranked Czech player capitalized on all four of her break point opportunities to secure victory in the prestigious year-end tournament in Indian Wells, California. Kostyuk, ranked 10th, entered the match as a late replacement … Read more
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David Ferrer will join Casper Ruud’s coaching team next season, Eurosport reported, ending speculation that the former world number two might partner with Carlos Alcaraz. “Good news travel fast,” Ruud wrote on Instagram regarding the appointment. “David Ferrer will join my team next year and of course we are all very excited for everything that … Read more
The health department team from Ca Mau captured the team title at the 16th Shinpoong Cup Healthcare Regional Tennis Tournament in the Mekong Delta, dethroning defending champion An Giang, vietnam.vn reported. Ca Mau finished the competition with two first-place finishes, three second-place finishes, and one third-place finish, according to tournament records. An Giang placed second … Read more
Jessica Pegula defeated Emma Navarro in a US Open quarterfinal that drew a large crowd, advancing to face Aryna Sabalenka in the semifinals, WELT reported. Pegula Reaches US Open Semifinal Against Sabalenka Third-ranked Jessica Pegula reached the US Open semifinals for the third year with a 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 win over fellow American Emma Navarro … Read more
Aryna Sabalenka has returned to working with a psychologist to prepare for the 2026 WTA Finals in Indian Wells. The world No. 2 stated the decision was a personal necessity to help her “find herself again” ahead of the season‑ending event featuring the top eight players in the world. According to Sabalenka, the psychological work … Read more
Rafael Nadal will return to professional tennis for an exhibition match in Las Vegas on February 28, 2027, marking the 22-time Grand Slam champion’s first competitive appearance in the United States since his retirement in November 2024, BILD.de reported. Nadal Confirms Vegas Return, Hints at Federer Showdown In an interview with the Associated Press, Rafael … Read more
Indian Wells – The traditional WTA Finals group photo, a staple of the season-ending championship for years, will not take place this year, Sport Bild reported. The change comes after Ukrainian player Elina Svitolina declined to participate in a joint photograph with Russian and Belarusian competitors. The WTA confirmed the absence of the customary team … Read more
Nonagenarian Tennis Duo Defies Age at Cahors Club Two 90-year-old men, Maxime Samouillan and Claude Gérard, continue their regular tennis routine at the Tennis-Club de Cahors, a practice they credit for their sustained vitality and sharp minds. The pair, who have been playing doubles together for a decade, maintain a strict schedule of training every … Read more
Jurij Rodionov advanced to the final of the ATP Challenger event in Bratislava with a hard-fought three-set victory over Czech player Dalibor Svrcina. The Austrian, ranked as the country’s number two, secured his spot in the championship match with a 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-2 triumph, LAOLA1 reported. The match, a semi-final contest, showcased Rodionov’s resilience and … Read more