WTA

Pliskova beats the rain to down Strycova in Prague

World No.3 Karolina Pliskova beat fellow Czech Barbora Strycova 7-5 6-1 in the opening match of a rain interrupted LiveScore…

4 years ago

Barty’s dad tells of daughter’s ‘sadness’

Ash Barty's dad Rob has opened up on the reasons why his daughter walked away from the game in 2014.…

4 years ago

It will be tough to return, admits Halep

Simona Halep has admitted it will be difficult return to competitive tennis after the COVID-19 lockdown. With no firm plan…

4 years ago

Italian championships look for September date

Italian tennis officials are confident the Rome clay court event will take place in September. Federation president Angelo Binaghi said yesterday he…

4 years ago

Limits to back-up staff on WTA agenda

The WTA is considering limiting the number of back-up staff a player can have once the 2020 season resumes. Changes…

4 years ago

Rain washes out WTA Florida event

The final day of a women's exhibition tournament in Florida featuring several WTA players was washed out by rainstorms on Sunday. "It's…

4 years ago

Judy Murray to become a ‘celebrity chef’

Former British Fed Cup captain Judy Murray is to appear on the TV series Celebrity MasterChef. Carla-Maria Lawson, commissioning editor…

4 years ago

Osaka now world’s highest paid female athlete

Naomi Osaka has become the world's highest-paid female athlete, making $37.4 million in the past year for an earnings record,…

4 years ago

Kenin, Andreescu to play Charleston event

Sofia Kenin and Bianca Andreescu will be among 16 women’s players to compete in Charleston, USA next month in the…

4 years ago

The ‘Haves’ and the ‘Have-nots’: Tennis’s great pay divide

As Roger Federer joins soccer superstars Cristiano Ronaldo And Lionel as one of the world’s highest paid athletes, another tennis…

4 years ago