Elena Rybakina has struggled with Elina Svitolina in the past, but she didn't struggle at the 2024 Roland Garros, beating her in two sets to secure the quarter-final.
The Kazakhstani player was widely considered one of the favorites to win this event behind Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka. Her performances so far have been quite good, and this match wasn't that far behind.
She faced Svitolina, who had given her some trouble in the past, but it didn't really matter in the French capital on Monday. There is an issue in the matchup for Svitolina, and that's a lack of power, which is very obvious when she faces a player like Rybakina.
She had a similar issue last year in Paris against Sabalenka, and it's just not something she has a solution for. Rybakina didn't even open the match that well, spraying a lot of errors, but even so, the Ukrainian...
The Kazakhstani player was widely considered one of the favorites to win this event behind Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka. Her performances so far have been quite good, and this match wasn't that far behind.
She faced Svitolina, who had given her some trouble in the past, but it didn't really matter in the French capital on Monday. There is an issue in the matchup for Svitolina, and that's a lack of power, which is very obvious when she faces a player like Rybakina.
She had a similar issue last year in Paris against Sabalenka, and it's just not something she has a solution for. Rybakina didn't even open the match that well, spraying a lot of errors, but even so, the Ukrainian...
- 6/3/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Daniil Medvedev and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz will swing for the title at the 2024 BNP Paribas Open — a rematch game for last year’s final in which the Spaniard player won.
The 2024 Indian Wells Open men’s tennis final will be broadcast today no earlier than 2 p.m. Pt/5 p.m. Et on the Tennis Channel, bringing the third of nine Atp Tour Masters 1000 tournaments to a close.
At a glance: How to watch the 2024 Indian Wells Open finals online
When March 17 at or after 2 p.m. Pt/5 p.m. Et Watch on cable Tennis Channel, T2, Tc Plus Stream online DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
The 2024 prize money totals nearly $18 million, and this year more funds will be awarded to earlier rounds. The 2024 singles champions will each go home with $1.1 million, while the doubles winners will each get $447,300. Last year’s singles champs were Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina,...
The 2024 Indian Wells Open men’s tennis final will be broadcast today no earlier than 2 p.m. Pt/5 p.m. Et on the Tennis Channel, bringing the third of nine Atp Tour Masters 1000 tournaments to a close.
At a glance: How to watch the 2024 Indian Wells Open finals online
When March 17 at or after 2 p.m. Pt/5 p.m. Et Watch on cable Tennis Channel, T2, Tc Plus Stream online DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
The 2024 prize money totals nearly $18 million, and this year more funds will be awarded to earlier rounds. The 2024 singles champions will each go home with $1.1 million, while the doubles winners will each get $447,300. Last year’s singles champs were Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Kazakhstan’s Elena Rybakina,...
- 3/17/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Poland’s Iga Swiatek and Greece’s Maria Sakkari will play for the top prize at the 2024 BNP Paribas Open — a rematch of their first meeting in 2022 when the Polish player took home the title.
The 2024 Indian Wells Open women’s tennis final will take place today at 11 a.m. Pt/2 p.m. Et on the Tennis Channel, bringing the third of 10 Wta 1000 tournaments to a close.
The Swiatek vs. Sakkari match can be streamed online on online cable services that carry the Tennis Channel, including DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling.
At a glance: How to watch the 2024 Indian Wells Open women’s finals
When March 17 at 11 a.m. Pt/2 p.m. Et Watch on cable Tennis Channel, T2, Tc Plus Stream online DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
The 2024 prize money totals nearly $18 million, and this year more funds will be awarded to earlier rounds. The 2024 singles...
The 2024 Indian Wells Open women’s tennis final will take place today at 11 a.m. Pt/2 p.m. Et on the Tennis Channel, bringing the third of 10 Wta 1000 tournaments to a close.
The Swiatek vs. Sakkari match can be streamed online on online cable services that carry the Tennis Channel, including DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV and Sling.
At a glance: How to watch the 2024 Indian Wells Open women’s finals
When March 17 at 11 a.m. Pt/2 p.m. Et Watch on cable Tennis Channel, T2, Tc Plus Stream online DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
The 2024 prize money totals nearly $18 million, and this year more funds will be awarded to earlier rounds. The 2024 singles...
- 3/17/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The world’s greatest tennis players are headed to the quarterfinals at the 2024 BNP Paribas Open.
Also known as the Indian Wells Open, the event brings the 50th annual men’s Atp Tour Masters 1000 and the 35th annual women’s Wta 1000 tournaments to the desert. The games culminate on March 17 and are being broadcast on the Tennis Channel.
At a glance: How to watch the 2024 Indian Wells Open
When March 6-17 Watch on cable Tennis Channel, T2, Tc Plus Stream online DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
Today’s women’s singles quarterfinals games bring Anastasia Potapova vs. Marta Kostyuk (Court 1 at 11 a.m. Pt/2 p.m. Et), Iga Swiatek vs. Caroline Wozniacki (Court 1 at 12:15 p.m. Pt/3:15 p.m. Et), Coco Gauff vs. Yuan Yue in their first meeting (Court 2 at 3 p.m. Pt/6 p.m. Et) and Maria Sakkari vs. Emma Navarro (Court 2 at 6 p.m.
Also known as the Indian Wells Open, the event brings the 50th annual men’s Atp Tour Masters 1000 and the 35th annual women’s Wta 1000 tournaments to the desert. The games culminate on March 17 and are being broadcast on the Tennis Channel.
At a glance: How to watch the 2024 Indian Wells Open
When March 6-17 Watch on cable Tennis Channel, T2, Tc Plus Stream online DirecTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Sling
Today’s women’s singles quarterfinals games bring Anastasia Potapova vs. Marta Kostyuk (Court 1 at 11 a.m. Pt/2 p.m. Et), Iga Swiatek vs. Caroline Wozniacki (Court 1 at 12:15 p.m. Pt/3:15 p.m. Et), Coco Gauff vs. Yuan Yue in their first meeting (Court 2 at 3 p.m. Pt/6 p.m. Et) and Maria Sakkari vs. Emma Navarro (Court 2 at 6 p.m.
- 3/14/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Charlize Theron is often front-row at tennis matches and fashion shows — but on Tuesday, she was on the court, playing doubles with No. 1 men’s player Novak Djokovic.
The Oscar winner hosted the 20th annual Desert Smash celebrity tennis tournament to support her charity, the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project. The organization funds community-based, locally led groups that work directly with young people in preventing gender-based violence, advocating for sexual reproductive health and rights, and providing access to higher education. For the final match, the Serbian tennis superstar made a surprise appearance, interrupting Theron’s game with Atp champion Frances Tiafoe, comedian Yvonne Orji and two-time Grand Slam winner Victoria Azarenka.
From left: Insecure star Yvonne Orji, Victoria Azarenka, Frances Tiafoe and Charlize Theron at Desert Smash on March 5.
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter before the games, Theron shared what she’s bringing to the court. “The tennis usually is...
The Oscar winner hosted the 20th annual Desert Smash celebrity tennis tournament to support her charity, the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project. The organization funds community-based, locally led groups that work directly with young people in preventing gender-based violence, advocating for sexual reproductive health and rights, and providing access to higher education. For the final match, the Serbian tennis superstar made a surprise appearance, interrupting Theron’s game with Atp champion Frances Tiafoe, comedian Yvonne Orji and two-time Grand Slam winner Victoria Azarenka.
From left: Insecure star Yvonne Orji, Victoria Azarenka, Frances Tiafoe and Charlize Theron at Desert Smash on March 5.
Speaking with The Hollywood Reporter before the games, Theron shared what she’s bringing to the court. “The tennis usually is...
- 3/6/2024
- by Danielle Directo-Meston
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Australian Open is starting on Sunday, Jan. 14. Here’s how to watch tennis tournament online to watch the sports’ biggest stars, including Naomi Osaka as she makes her anticipated return, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff and more.
How to Watch the Australian Open Online With a Vpn
While the Australian Open tennis tournament is being broadcast on ESPN, ESPN and ESPN+, watching it online with a Vpn (virtual private network) is a great way to access international free livestreams.
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While the Australian Open tennis tournament is being broadcast on ESPN, ESPN and ESPN+, watching it online with a Vpn (virtual private network) is a great way to access international free livestreams.
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- 1/13/2024
- by Claire Franken
- TVLine.com
Elena Rybakina finished off her week at the 2024 Brisbane International in a strong way and she's not looking to stop as she will play the Adelaide International next week.
Elena Rybakina had a really strong week in Brisbane, which saw her ultimately win the trophy by beating Aryna Sabalenka. While some might think that she would take a week off after that triumph, Rybakina is keen on actually playing.
There are a few reasons for that but the nature of her week in Brisbane is certainly the most significant one. She played five matches in 5 consecutive days, but none of the matches were particularly taxing.
A 6-4 6-1 win in the first round, followed by a 6-1 6-0 win in the second round, followed by a win by retirement, and then the final two matches being equally impressive 6-3, 6-2, and 6-0, 6-3.
So basically, she played a lot of tennis,...
Elena Rybakina had a really strong week in Brisbane, which saw her ultimately win the trophy by beating Aryna Sabalenka. While some might think that she would take a week off after that triumph, Rybakina is keen on actually playing.
There are a few reasons for that but the nature of her week in Brisbane is certainly the most significant one. She played five matches in 5 consecutive days, but none of the matches were particularly taxing.
A 6-4 6-1 win in the first round, followed by a 6-1 6-0 win in the second round, followed by a win by retirement, and then the final two matches being equally impressive 6-3, 6-2, and 6-0, 6-3.
So basically, she played a lot of tennis,...
- 1/7/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Aryna Sabalenka didn't play a great Brisbane International final against Elena Rybakina, and she jokingly blamed her team for the loss.
Sabalenka and Rybakina know each other well, having played against each other a few times already on the Wta Tour. The Belarusian has generally had the upper hand in the past and won the most important match between them at last year's Australian Open to win her maiden Grand Slam trophy.
Even so, Rybakina won a few herself, but still it was Sabalenka who won in the most recent two meetings prior to this one. The best demonstration of Rybakina fighting back in this matchup is with her record in the finals.
Last year's Indian Wells final was a big match, and Rybakina won that one. Now, this one in Brisbane was another final and Rybakina won that one as well. It was a pretty one-sided affair, as Sabalenka never really found her rhythm.
Sabalenka and Rybakina know each other well, having played against each other a few times already on the Wta Tour. The Belarusian has generally had the upper hand in the past and won the most important match between them at last year's Australian Open to win her maiden Grand Slam trophy.
Even so, Rybakina won a few herself, but still it was Sabalenka who won in the most recent two meetings prior to this one. The best demonstration of Rybakina fighting back in this matchup is with her record in the finals.
Last year's Indian Wells final was a big match, and Rybakina won that one. Now, this one in Brisbane was another final and Rybakina won that one as well. It was a pretty one-sided affair, as Sabalenka never really found her rhythm.
- 1/7/2024
- Tennis Infinity
The first Grand Slam tournament of the 2024 season is on the horizon, and the entry list for the women's edition of the Australian Open has been released.
Running from January 14th to 28th, next year's Australian Open will have a historic Sunday start. One hundred twenty-eight women will compete in the biggest party of Australian summer, but only one player will be lucky enough to emerge from the fortnight with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup.
The Australian Open is played on outdoor hard courts at its famed home - Melbourne Park. It's been ten years since there was a successful title defense in the women's tournament, so is that trend likely to continue, or will Belarus Aryna Sabalenka defend the crown she won 12 months ago?
Looking at the entry list, Iga Swiatek will be the top seed for the second year in a row thanks to her scintillating run of...
Running from January 14th to 28th, next year's Australian Open will have a historic Sunday start. One hundred twenty-eight women will compete in the biggest party of Australian summer, but only one player will be lucky enough to emerge from the fortnight with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup.
The Australian Open is played on outdoor hard courts at its famed home - Melbourne Park. It's been ten years since there was a successful title defense in the women's tournament, so is that trend likely to continue, or will Belarus Aryna Sabalenka defend the crown she won 12 months ago?
Looking at the entry list, Iga Swiatek will be the top seed for the second year in a row thanks to her scintillating run of...
- 1/7/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Coco Gauff is the Asb Classic champion, once again, after she defeated Elina Svitolina in the final of the Wta 250 tournament.
Last year, Gauff's title in Auckland meant her first triumph in 18 months, and this year, the teenager was on a title defense mission, and it was going really well, as she bested all of her opponents without losing a single set.
It was expected that her final match against Svitolina would be more challenging, and it was. Before the final, the Ukrainian was 17-3 in Tour-level finals, and it was clear that the 2023 US Open champion would have to fight against the former world no. 3.
But it didn't look like that in the opening set. Gauff got an early break, and despite being broken back, the American added yet another break to lead 5-3 in the opener and serve for it.
However, despite having two set points on her serve,...
Last year, Gauff's title in Auckland meant her first triumph in 18 months, and this year, the teenager was on a title defense mission, and it was going really well, as she bested all of her opponents without losing a single set.
It was expected that her final match against Svitolina would be more challenging, and it was. Before the final, the Ukrainian was 17-3 in Tour-level finals, and it was clear that the 2023 US Open champion would have to fight against the former world no. 3.
But it didn't look like that in the opening set. Gauff got an early break, and despite being broken back, the American added yet another break to lead 5-3 in the opener and serve for it.
However, despite having two set points on her serve,...
- 1/7/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Elena Rybakina absolutely outplayed Aryna Sabalenka in the 2024 Brisbane International final to win her first title of the season.
It was a highly-anticipated final between the two highest-seeded players at the Wta 500 tournament in Brisbane. They were both in a great form prior to the match, beating their opponents without much troubles.
Both were yet to lose a set in Brisbane and even though Sabalenka downplayed the importance of the match before it started, as she wanted to focus on the Australian Open, it was clear that she wanted to win.
That became obvious with every rally played because, shockingly, her opponent just kept outplaying her over and over and over again. Of course, the fact that Rybakina was able to beat Sabalenka was not surprising, but the way in which she did it was.
Previously, the two have met seven times in official matches, and in some more exhibitions,...
It was a highly-anticipated final between the two highest-seeded players at the Wta 500 tournament in Brisbane. They were both in a great form prior to the match, beating their opponents without much troubles.
Both were yet to lose a set in Brisbane and even though Sabalenka downplayed the importance of the match before it started, as she wanted to focus on the Australian Open, it was clear that she wanted to win.
That became obvious with every rally played because, shockingly, her opponent just kept outplaying her over and over and over again. Of course, the fact that Rybakina was able to beat Sabalenka was not surprising, but the way in which she did it was.
Previously, the two have met seven times in official matches, and in some more exhibitions,...
- 1/7/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Aryna Sabalenka will take on Elena Rybakina in the 2024 Brisbane International final, but for her, it's all about the Australian Open and not this match specifically.
At first glance, you might think that it's a weird way of thinking about it, but it kind of makes sense. She is out for the big trophies, and while this is a Wta final, it's not the most important event, which she's going to play in the coming weeks.
Still, a final is a final, and of course, Sabalenka, like any other competitor, will want to win the event, but the most important part of this week was playing and winning matches, which means finding the rhythm before Melbourne.
After all, it's a preparation for the Australian Open, which is the event that counts for many top players. Still, the final will be played against Rybakina, and it's a rivalry, and it's a trophy,...
At first glance, you might think that it's a weird way of thinking about it, but it kind of makes sense. She is out for the big trophies, and while this is a Wta final, it's not the most important event, which she's going to play in the coming weeks.
Still, a final is a final, and of course, Sabalenka, like any other competitor, will want to win the event, but the most important part of this week was playing and winning matches, which means finding the rhythm before Melbourne.
After all, it's a preparation for the Australian Open, which is the event that counts for many top players. Still, the final will be played against Rybakina, and it's a rivalry, and it's a trophy,...
- 1/7/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina were on fire this week at the 2024 Brisbane International, but who will actually win the title?
Elena Rybakina never came close to losing a set this week in Brisbane, beating several players comfortably. It was a super impressive showing from a player who generally does really well in Australia.
This exact same thing can be said of Aryna Sabalenka, though. She, too, was very impressive this week, winning several matches easily.
She, too, didn't really come close to losing a set, let alone the match, and she too does really well in Australia. So, how might this latest showdown between them go?
Head-to-head:
Well, we have plenty to choose from regarding the H2H. So far, they have played nine matches, including a recent one at the World Tennis League, which Sabalenka won. She leads the H2H in general because the H2H outside...
Elena Rybakina never came close to losing a set this week in Brisbane, beating several players comfortably. It was a super impressive showing from a player who generally does really well in Australia.
This exact same thing can be said of Aryna Sabalenka, though. She, too, was very impressive this week, winning several matches easily.
She, too, didn't really come close to losing a set, let alone the match, and she too does really well in Australia. So, how might this latest showdown between them go?
Head-to-head:
Well, we have plenty to choose from regarding the H2H. So far, they have played nine matches, including a recent one at the World Tennis League, which Sabalenka won. She leads the H2H in general because the H2H outside...
- 1/6/2024
- Tennis Infinity
The 2024 Adelaide International, is the last Wta 500 tournament before the first major of the season, and it will run from January 8th to 13th, as we already know the draw.
Before the first Grand Slam of the season - the Australian Open, women are treated to two Wta 500 tournaments, which give them a chance to accumulate a total of 1000 points, which is almost as much as the runner-up finish is worth in Melbourne.
The runner-up finish is something that Elena Rybakina achieved at the Australian Open in 2023, and that's also maybe one of the reasons, why she's one of the few players that elected to take part in both of these Wta 500 tournaments, to make up for points that she may loss in the Melbourne Park.
She reached the final in Brisbane, and in Adelaide, she will play as the top seed. The first two seeds have a first-round bye,...
Before the first Grand Slam of the season - the Australian Open, women are treated to two Wta 500 tournaments, which give them a chance to accumulate a total of 1000 points, which is almost as much as the runner-up finish is worth in Melbourne.
The runner-up finish is something that Elena Rybakina achieved at the Australian Open in 2023, and that's also maybe one of the reasons, why she's one of the few players that elected to take part in both of these Wta 500 tournaments, to make up for points that she may loss in the Melbourne Park.
She reached the final in Brisbane, and in Adelaide, she will play as the top seed. The first two seeds have a first-round bye,...
- 1/6/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Aryna Sabalenka played yet another solid match at the 2024 Brisbane International to book the final after beating Victoria Azarenka.
It was all Belarus in Brisbane today as Sabalenka took on compatriot Azarenka for a spot in the final of the event. Earlier in the day, Elena Rybakina won her match and advanced to the final, which will now be a repeat of last year's Australian Open final.
That's a great Wta Final to start to year and one that could go either way. When it comes to this one it was far more competitive than Sabalenka's previous match. Part of that is because Azarenka herself played a pretty decent match.
The first set saw Sabalenka jump out to an early lead and simply crush Azarenka from that point on with her tremendous power. She dominated on her serve and didn't allow any break points.
On return, she did enough to...
It was all Belarus in Brisbane today as Sabalenka took on compatriot Azarenka for a spot in the final of the event. Earlier in the day, Elena Rybakina won her match and advanced to the final, which will now be a repeat of last year's Australian Open final.
That's a great Wta Final to start to year and one that could go either way. When it comes to this one it was far more competitive than Sabalenka's previous match. Part of that is because Azarenka herself played a pretty decent match.
The first set saw Sabalenka jump out to an early lead and simply crush Azarenka from that point on with her tremendous power. She dominated on her serve and didn't allow any break points.
On return, she did enough to...
- 1/6/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Elena Rybakina is into her first Wta final of the 2024 season, after another dominant performance at the 2024 Brisbane International.
If there was one word to summarize the first week of women's tennis, it wouldn't be too difficult to find that word, as it would simply be dominance. All Top 4 players on the Wta Tour are one level above their competition, and each of them is proving it in every match they play.
Iga Swiatek managed to send her country to the United Cup final, Aryna Sabalenka has been more than dominant with her performances in Brisbane, and Coco Gauff is steamrolling past everyone in Auckland.
And another player who wants to join this list of players, and is doing it so far, is the world no. 4, Elena Rybakina. She already managed to reach the final of the 2024 Brisbane International, this time after beating teenage prodigy Linda Noskova from the Czech Republic.
If there was one word to summarize the first week of women's tennis, it wouldn't be too difficult to find that word, as it would simply be dominance. All Top 4 players on the Wta Tour are one level above their competition, and each of them is proving it in every match they play.
Iga Swiatek managed to send her country to the United Cup final, Aryna Sabalenka has been more than dominant with her performances in Brisbane, and Coco Gauff is steamrolling past everyone in Auckland.
And another player who wants to join this list of players, and is doing it so far, is the world no. 4, Elena Rybakina. She already managed to reach the final of the 2024 Brisbane International, this time after beating teenage prodigy Linda Noskova from the Czech Republic.
- 1/6/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Elena Rybakina played really well in Australia last year, and she's looked pretty good so far this year, and now she will be challenged by Anastasia Potapova at the 2024 Brisbane International.
Elena Rybkina already has a couple of matches behind her belt this season, thanks to playing at the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi. She did well there but is looking even better in Australia, and that's no surprise.
The courts Down Under simply fit her style of play very well. She's an aggressive player by nature, and the speed works well with that. Potapova is a similar player, and she's certainly one that is capable of beating Rybakina on her best day. This promises to be a really good match, so how might it go?
Head-to-head:
They have only played once so far, and that match didn't happen on the Wta Tour. It happened back in 2018 on the...
Elena Rybkina already has a couple of matches behind her belt this season, thanks to playing at the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi. She did well there but is looking even better in Australia, and that's no surprise.
The courts Down Under simply fit her style of play very well. She's an aggressive player by nature, and the speed works well with that. Potapova is a similar player, and she's certainly one that is capable of beating Rybakina on her best day. This promises to be a really good match, so how might it go?
Head-to-head:
They have only played once so far, and that match didn't happen on the Wta Tour. It happened back in 2018 on the...
- 1/5/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Angelique Kerber will head the Adelaide International, not just as an alternate but as a main draw contender in the second Wta 500 event of the brand-new tennis season.
The 2024 Adelaide International will kick off on January 8th and run till January 13th, a day before the Australian Open. Several players ranked in the world's Top 20 have already confirmed their participation at the event, including Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, and Marketa Vondrousova.
Kerber is currently part of Germany's team competing in the second edition of the United Cup. The 35-year-old returned to action for the first time since 2022 Wimbledon in Sydney, where Germany qualified for the quarterfinal as the best runner-up in the city.
They'll face one of the tournament favorites, Greece, who are led by the effervescent pair of Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari on Friday. Kebrer has accounted for two losses in singles against Italy's Jasmine Paolini and France's Caroline Garcia.
The 2024 Adelaide International will kick off on January 8th and run till January 13th, a day before the Australian Open. Several players ranked in the world's Top 20 have already confirmed their participation at the event, including Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, and Marketa Vondrousova.
Kerber is currently part of Germany's team competing in the second edition of the United Cup. The 35-year-old returned to action for the first time since 2022 Wimbledon in Sydney, where Germany qualified for the quarterfinal as the best runner-up in the city.
They'll face one of the tournament favorites, Greece, who are led by the effervescent pair of Stefanos Tsitsipas and Maria Sakkari on Friday. Kebrer has accounted for two losses in singles against Italy's Jasmine Paolini and France's Caroline Garcia.
- 1/5/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Mirra Andreeva won't make it to her maiden Wta semifinals at the 2024 Brisbane International, as she lost in her quarterfinal match.
In a sense, the quarterfinal match between two teenagers at the 2024 Brisbane International was historic. It was the first such a match at a Wta 500 tournament or higher since 2009, and it showed us what the history of the sport may look like.
The 16-year-old Russian was dominant throughout the tournament, but not this time. Linda Noskova just proved to be too strong, as three years older Czech has a bit more experience than her opponent.
The opening set of the match was a real rollercoaster. First, Andreeva went into a one-break lead, but she lost it immediately in the following game to make it 1-1.
Soon after that, the young Russian had a break point to go into a 3-2 lead, but she didn't use her chance, and Noskova...
In a sense, the quarterfinal match between two teenagers at the 2024 Brisbane International was historic. It was the first such a match at a Wta 500 tournament or higher since 2009, and it showed us what the history of the sport may look like.
The 16-year-old Russian was dominant throughout the tournament, but not this time. Linda Noskova just proved to be too strong, as three years older Czech has a bit more experience than her opponent.
The opening set of the match was a real rollercoaster. First, Andreeva went into a one-break lead, but she lost it immediately in the following game to make it 1-1.
Soon after that, the young Russian had a break point to go into a 3-2 lead, but she didn't use her chance, and Noskova...
- 1/5/2024
- Tennis Infinity
Elena Rybakina is through to the 2024 Brisbane International semifinals, and it took her only 30 minutes after Anastasia Potapova retired.
It seems that all the top players on the Wta Tour improved even further in 2024, as all of them seem to be dominating even more. Coco Gauff showed it in her quarterfinal match in Auckland, and Rybakina keeps showing it in Brisbane.
Before the quarterfinal match, the 2022 Wimbledon champion won the last three sets she played 6-1, 6-1, and 6-0, and she followed the trend also in the match against the eleventh seed, as she started in a similar way as in her third-round match against Elise Mertens.
The start of the match was very close, and after both players held their serves, it came down to being effective. Rybakina used her first break point, while Potapova couldn't use any of her three chances in the following game.
That gave Rybakina yet another chance to break,...
It seems that all the top players on the Wta Tour improved even further in 2024, as all of them seem to be dominating even more. Coco Gauff showed it in her quarterfinal match in Auckland, and Rybakina keeps showing it in Brisbane.
Before the quarterfinal match, the 2022 Wimbledon champion won the last three sets she played 6-1, 6-1, and 6-0, and she followed the trend also in the match against the eleventh seed, as she started in a similar way as in her third-round match against Elise Mertens.
The start of the match was very close, and after both players held their serves, it came down to being effective. Rybakina used her first break point, while Potapova couldn't use any of her three chances in the following game.
That gave Rybakina yet another chance to break,...
- 1/5/2024
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Coco Gauff is showing that we should certainly count with her in 2024 as she's beating one opponent after the other at the Asb Classic in Auckland.
Last year, the teenager beat everyone in two sets to win the title in Auckland, and it really seems that conditions in New Zealand suit the 19-year-old, as she's doing it even more dominantly this year.
After losing six games in her opening-round win, and then losing three games in her second-round victory, Gauff improved even further in the quarterfinals of the Wta 250 tournament.
Improvement is something that she talked about to the press, but with the way she played in her first matches, it was difficult to see where she could potentially push her level even further.
Similarly to her previous matches, the 19-year-old started with a break against the eight-seeded Varvara Gracheva, establishing an early 3-0 lead. The naturalized French player born...
Last year, the teenager beat everyone in two sets to win the title in Auckland, and it really seems that conditions in New Zealand suit the 19-year-old, as she's doing it even more dominantly this year.
After losing six games in her opening-round win, and then losing three games in her second-round victory, Gauff improved even further in the quarterfinals of the Wta 250 tournament.
Improvement is something that she talked about to the press, but with the way she played in her first matches, it was difficult to see where she could potentially push her level even further.
Similarly to her previous matches, the 19-year-old started with a break against the eight-seeded Varvara Gracheva, establishing an early 3-0 lead. The naturalized French player born...
- 1/5/2024
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Elena Rybakina, like many other top players on the Wta Tour, is on fire early in 2024, reaching the Brisbane International quarterfinals.
It seems like all the top players prepared well for the new season, as they are not only winning matches, but literally destroying their opponents along the way. Aryna Sabalenka showed it, and Coco Gauff followed her.
Now, the 2022 Wimbledon champion adds her name to the list of players who dominated in a match in an incredible fashion. In her first match in Brisbane, the Kazakhstani player won in two sets, but a 6-4, 6-1 win wasn't considered as dominant as some of her other rivals.
But what Rybakina did in the second round was quite incredible, especially given that Elise Mertens, who she took on, was on a six-match winning streak after winning the Tunisia Open last year.
The world no. 4 got an early break in the opening set,...
It seems like all the top players prepared well for the new season, as they are not only winning matches, but literally destroying their opponents along the way. Aryna Sabalenka showed it, and Coco Gauff followed her.
Now, the 2022 Wimbledon champion adds her name to the list of players who dominated in a match in an incredible fashion. In her first match in Brisbane, the Kazakhstani player won in two sets, but a 6-4, 6-1 win wasn't considered as dominant as some of her other rivals.
But what Rybakina did in the second round was quite incredible, especially given that Elise Mertens, who she took on, was on a six-match winning streak after winning the Tunisia Open last year.
The world no. 4 got an early break in the opening set,...
- 1/4/2024
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Iga Swiatek is playing really strong tennis in 2024, but she's not one to declare herself a favorite ahead of the Australian Open.
Swiatek has been a fascinating tennis player for much of her career. A ruthless player on the tennis court who delivers bagels like it's nothing while a pretty mellow personality off the court.
It's an interesting contrast, but don't be fooled; she's very dedicated to her craft, which these early matches in 2024 show. She's an even better player this year and is by far the most likely to win the Australian Open.
Her performances have been stellar, and she's aware of it, yet speaking at the 2024 United Cup, she was dismissive about being the favourite for the Australian Open.
As she often likes to say, she just wants to be a good player and improve every day. That's the goal, and whatever happens on the court is secondary.
Swiatek has been a fascinating tennis player for much of her career. A ruthless player on the tennis court who delivers bagels like it's nothing while a pretty mellow personality off the court.
It's an interesting contrast, but don't be fooled; she's very dedicated to her craft, which these early matches in 2024 show. She's an even better player this year and is by far the most likely to win the Australian Open.
Her performances have been stellar, and she's aware of it, yet speaking at the 2024 United Cup, she was dismissive about being the favourite for the Australian Open.
As she often likes to say, she just wants to be a good player and improve every day. That's the goal, and whatever happens on the court is secondary.
- 1/3/2024
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Elena Rybakina kicked off her 2024 campaign with a pretty dominant win over native Australian Olivia Gadecki at the Brisbane International.
Rybakina played in last year's Australian Open final, which shows she enjoys conditions down under. She's a good server and a heavy hitter, which the courts in Australia generally reward. In her first match back on the continent, we saw that as she destroyed native player Olivia Gadecki in two sets.
The Australian is a capable player and competes well, but she was no match for the heavy-hitting game of the reigning Australian Open runner-up. Gadecki showed her capabilities in the opening set, where she hung around pretty well.
Rybakina didn't really have any major chances in the first few games of the match, as Gadecki was able to keep her away from them. Once she found her rhythm, though, things changed rapidly. Rybakina broke her opponent late in the...
Rybakina played in last year's Australian Open final, which shows she enjoys conditions down under. She's a good server and a heavy hitter, which the courts in Australia generally reward. In her first match back on the continent, we saw that as she destroyed native player Olivia Gadecki in two sets.
The Australian is a capable player and competes well, but she was no match for the heavy-hitting game of the reigning Australian Open runner-up. Gadecki showed her capabilities in the opening set, where she hung around pretty well.
Rybakina didn't really have any major chances in the first few games of the match, as Gadecki was able to keep her away from them. Once she found her rhythm, though, things changed rapidly. Rybakina broke her opponent late in the...
- 1/3/2024
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Iga Swiatek's second stint as World No. 1 shows no signs of ending anytime soon as the Pole built a cushion over her closest challenger, Aryna Sabalenka.
After last year's US Open, Swiatek had relinquished the World No. 1 ranking to Sabalenka. But the Belarusian's reign lasted for just eight weeks before the 22-year-old Warsaw native bounced back spectacularly with title wins in Beijing and Cancun.
The victory over Sabalenka at the Wta Finals semifinal proved critical for Swiatek because she would demolish Jessica Pegula in the final to reclaim the No. 1 ranking. Swiatek pipped Sabalenka to the top by just 245 points in the year-end rankings.
But at the turn of the year, Swiatek added 210 points this week thanks to a new Wta rule of points allocation. Previously, a Wta player's ranking was determined by the results in a maximum of 16 tournaments and the Wta Finals if they qualified.
But that...
After last year's US Open, Swiatek had relinquished the World No. 1 ranking to Sabalenka. But the Belarusian's reign lasted for just eight weeks before the 22-year-old Warsaw native bounced back spectacularly with title wins in Beijing and Cancun.
The victory over Sabalenka at the Wta Finals semifinal proved critical for Swiatek because she would demolish Jessica Pegula in the final to reclaim the No. 1 ranking. Swiatek pipped Sabalenka to the top by just 245 points in the year-end rankings.
But at the turn of the year, Swiatek added 210 points this week thanks to a new Wta rule of points allocation. Previously, a Wta player's ranking was determined by the results in a maximum of 16 tournaments and the Wta Finals if they qualified.
But that...
- 1/2/2024
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The 2024 Brisbane International is set to kick off on New Year's Eve with a doubleheader of the men's and women's editions running concurrently next week.
The women's edition is returning to the Wta calendar for the first time since 2020. The tournament organizers have worked persistently to bring nearly one of the most complete lineups in Queensland for the first Wta 500 event of the new season.
At least six Top 20 players have committed to play in Brisbane in one of the most competitive fields in the first week of the year, and the possibility of a surprise champion is very high.
In this article, we shall list all available means of watching the 2024 Brisbane International on television, mobile phone, or tablet if you are far away from live action on a match court.
When Does The 2024 Brisbane International Start?
Main draw action in the women's tournament at the 2024 Brisbane International will...
The women's edition is returning to the Wta calendar for the first time since 2020. The tournament organizers have worked persistently to bring nearly one of the most complete lineups in Queensland for the first Wta 500 event of the new season.
At least six Top 20 players have committed to play in Brisbane in one of the most competitive fields in the first week of the year, and the possibility of a surprise champion is very high.
In this article, we shall list all available means of watching the 2024 Brisbane International on television, mobile phone, or tablet if you are far away from live action on a match court.
When Does The 2024 Brisbane International Start?
Main draw action in the women's tournament at the 2024 Brisbane International will...
- 12/31/2023
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The 2024 Brisbane International will be one of the most exciting Wta 500 tournaments of the season, and the tournament's draw has been released.
With the new season starting, there's not many more exciting tournaments than the 2024 Brisbane International, running from December 31st, 2023, until January 7th, 2024.
While the start of the new season is a good enough of a story line, there's another major storyline, and that's the return of a four-time Grand Slam champion, Naomi Osaka, who will play her first tournament in over a year.
The Japanese player is motivated to come back and she already knows her first opponent in Brisbane, as Osaka will take on Tamara Korpatsch, with her possible second-round match being against the former world no. 1, Karolina Pliskova.
But Osaka isn't the only exciting player at the tournament, as all players will want to fight for their share of the prize money and points. Aryna Sabalenka,...
With the new season starting, there's not many more exciting tournaments than the 2024 Brisbane International, running from December 31st, 2023, until January 7th, 2024.
While the start of the new season is a good enough of a story line, there's another major storyline, and that's the return of a four-time Grand Slam champion, Naomi Osaka, who will play her first tournament in over a year.
The Japanese player is motivated to come back and she already knows her first opponent in Brisbane, as Osaka will take on Tamara Korpatsch, with her possible second-round match being against the former world no. 1, Karolina Pliskova.
But Osaka isn't the only exciting player at the tournament, as all players will want to fight for their share of the prize money and points. Aryna Sabalenka,...
- 12/30/2023
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The 2024 Australian Open is set for a historic Sunday start and the prize money on offer will also be historic, with another increase compared to last year.
In 2023, players received a total of A$76.5 million in prize money across all competitions played at the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. In 2024, the total prize money will be A$86.5 million, and on top of that, the points distribution changed too in 2024.
That applies only to men's tournament, as the Atp announced points distribution changes across all levels of competitions. The Wta did something similar, but that did not impact the Grand Slam tournaments.
On the men's entry list, Novak Djokovic is the name that stands out, as the ten-time Australian Open champion will be defending his title in Melbourne from January 14th to 28th, while his main rival, Rafael Nadal will be making comeback to tennis.
Carlos Alcaraz will lead...
In 2023, players received a total of A$76.5 million in prize money across all competitions played at the first Grand Slam tournament of the year. In 2024, the total prize money will be A$86.5 million, and on top of that, the points distribution changed too in 2024.
That applies only to men's tournament, as the Atp announced points distribution changes across all levels of competitions. The Wta did something similar, but that did not impact the Grand Slam tournaments.
On the men's entry list, Novak Djokovic is the name that stands out, as the ten-time Australian Open champion will be defending his title in Melbourne from January 14th to 28th, while his main rival, Rafael Nadal will be making comeback to tennis.
Carlos Alcaraz will lead...
- 12/29/2023
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Ons Jabeur described the 2023 Wimbledon final loss as the toughest one of her career, and now we know why that is.
Ons Jabeur contested three Grand Slam finals in her career and didn't win a single one. The first one was the Wimbledon final last year against Elena Rybakina, where she was favored. She won the first set but then lost the next two and lost the match.
Her second chance would come later that year at the US Open, but once again, it was a losing effort. This time around, it wasn't even particularly close. The next chance came this year at Wimbledon again.
She actually felt quite confident leading up to the event and was the overwhelming favorite, but then fell against a player who didn't have much success on the grass before that event.
To say that it crushed her would be an understatement, and she said so herself.
Ons Jabeur contested three Grand Slam finals in her career and didn't win a single one. The first one was the Wimbledon final last year against Elena Rybakina, where she was favored. She won the first set but then lost the next two and lost the match.
Her second chance would come later that year at the US Open, but once again, it was a losing effort. This time around, it wasn't even particularly close. The next chance came this year at Wimbledon again.
She actually felt quite confident leading up to the event and was the overwhelming favorite, but then fell against a player who didn't have much success on the grass before that event.
To say that it crushed her would be an understatement, and she said so herself.
- 12/29/2023
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Iga Swiatek is the odds-on favorite to win the 2024 Australian Open, but she has cast aside sky-high expectations ahead of the tournament.
Swiatek is among our Top 5 candidates to leave Melbourne Park with the year's first Grand Slam crown. Having forged an 11-match winning streak from the back end of last season, with title wins in Beijing and Cancun, Swiatek surfs into the new season with immense confidence.
With such irresistible form, it was only logical that reporters were interested to hear her point of view on whether she felt ready to win the Australian Open in 2024. In five visits to Melbourne, Swiatek's best result has been a semifinal run she put together in 2022.
Last season, she hit a snag when Elena Rybakina sent her packing in the fourth round. Nevertheless, Swiatek's results on Australian soil have been on an upward trajectory. Her first hard court title on the Wta...
Swiatek is among our Top 5 candidates to leave Melbourne Park with the year's first Grand Slam crown. Having forged an 11-match winning streak from the back end of last season, with title wins in Beijing and Cancun, Swiatek surfs into the new season with immense confidence.
With such irresistible form, it was only logical that reporters were interested to hear her point of view on whether she felt ready to win the Australian Open in 2024. In five visits to Melbourne, Swiatek's best result has been a semifinal run she put together in 2022.
Last season, she hit a snag when Elena Rybakina sent her packing in the fourth round. Nevertheless, Swiatek's results on Australian soil have been on an upward trajectory. Her first hard court title on the Wta...
- 12/28/2023
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Iga Swiatek enters 2024 as the top-ranked player in the world and is likely to dominate again.
She didn't quite dominate 2023 as opposed to the previous year, but she did enough to win a Grand Slam, finishing as number one and winning the Wta Player of the Year award.
Her tennis didn't go back, but her opposition stepped up considerably. Players like Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina, and others improved their level and gave Swiatek more trouble, and yet she ended up as number one.
That sort of competition will help her develop as a player, which she has always explained is the goal. Milestones are important, but the goal is to improve as a player.
In 2024, she will kick off at the United Cup, where she'll suit up for Poland. Already in Australia, Swiatek was asked to predict which player would give her the most trouble next year.
It's honestly too hard to predict.
She didn't quite dominate 2023 as opposed to the previous year, but she did enough to win a Grand Slam, finishing as number one and winning the Wta Player of the Year award.
Her tennis didn't go back, but her opposition stepped up considerably. Players like Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina, and others improved their level and gave Swiatek more trouble, and yet she ended up as number one.
That sort of competition will help her develop as a player, which she has always explained is the goal. Milestones are important, but the goal is to improve as a player.
In 2024, she will kick off at the United Cup, where she'll suit up for Poland. Already in Australia, Swiatek was asked to predict which player would give her the most trouble next year.
It's honestly too hard to predict.
- 12/28/2023
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Iga Swiatek won only one Grand Slam in 2023, but she'll win at least one in 2024, according to former pro Alex Corretja.
Corretja was a pretty good tennis player during his peak, making the Roland Garros final, among other things. He never won the event, unlike Iga Swiatek, who has three trophies from the French capital.
The most recent one came earlier this year as she bested Karolina Muchova in a match where she was down a break in the final set. According to the Polish player, who faced strong opposition from all sides this year, it was the hardest to win.
It wasn't a bad year for her despite winning only one Grand Slam, as she still finished as number one in the world after a title-winning run at the Wta Finals. Despite the opposition catching up on Swiatek, Corretja still feels she's the player to beat, per a recent interview with Eurosport.
Corretja was a pretty good tennis player during his peak, making the Roland Garros final, among other things. He never won the event, unlike Iga Swiatek, who has three trophies from the French capital.
The most recent one came earlier this year as she bested Karolina Muchova in a match where she was down a break in the final set. According to the Polish player, who faced strong opposition from all sides this year, it was the hardest to win.
It wasn't a bad year for her despite winning only one Grand Slam, as she still finished as number one in the world after a title-winning run at the Wta Finals. Despite the opposition catching up on Swiatek, Corretja still feels she's the player to beat, per a recent interview with Eurosport.
- 12/28/2023
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For the first time since 2020, tennis stars will descend on Queensland to play in the 13th edition of Brisbane International.
Running from December 31st to January 7th, the 2024 Brisbane International will welcome a plethora of world-class players to mark the official start of a brand-new tennis season.
World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka will attempt to become the first woman to defend the Australian Open in a decade, and getting some much-needed momentum in Brisbane is vital. The Belarusian powerhouse has a slim chance of becoming No. 1 for a second time at the end of January.
She'll be joined in Brisbane by the returning former Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka, who has already landed Down Under to play her first tournament in 15 months. 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina will also add power and class to the 64-player singles draw with 16 byes.
Former Grand Slam champions Victoria Azarenka and Jelena Ostapenko are also part of the field.
Running from December 31st to January 7th, the 2024 Brisbane International will welcome a plethora of world-class players to mark the official start of a brand-new tennis season.
World No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka will attempt to become the first woman to defend the Australian Open in a decade, and getting some much-needed momentum in Brisbane is vital. The Belarusian powerhouse has a slim chance of becoming No. 1 for a second time at the end of January.
She'll be joined in Brisbane by the returning former Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka, who has already landed Down Under to play her first tournament in 15 months. 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina will also add power and class to the 64-player singles draw with 16 byes.
Former Grand Slam champions Victoria Azarenka and Jelena Ostapenko are also part of the field.
- 12/28/2023
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The 2024 Australian Open is just a few weeks away from starting, and there will be many interesting stories for fans to enjoy during the event.
The players on the Atp and Wta Tours will enter the first Grand Slam of the year with renewed hopes and goals. There are a multitude of tales for tennis lovers to follow throughout the Australian Open, with many of these not yet known, as they will be created during the tournament.
However, there are some stories that will be particularly interesting to follow in Melbourne. Many different options could be chosen, but this article provides five areas that are sure to fascinate throughout the Australian Open.
1. Rafael Nadal's Return To Tennis
Rafael Nadal is not just one of the greatest tennis players of all time, but one of the greatest sportspeople ever. The return of the 22-time Grand Slam champion after a year...
The players on the Atp and Wta Tours will enter the first Grand Slam of the year with renewed hopes and goals. There are a multitude of tales for tennis lovers to follow throughout the Australian Open, with many of these not yet known, as they will be created during the tournament.
However, there are some stories that will be particularly interesting to follow in Melbourne. Many different options could be chosen, but this article provides five areas that are sure to fascinate throughout the Australian Open.
1. Rafael Nadal's Return To Tennis
Rafael Nadal is not just one of the greatest tennis players of all time, but one of the greatest sportspeople ever. The return of the 22-time Grand Slam champion after a year...
- 12/27/2023
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While a lot of fans might be excited to see Naomi Osaka back in tennis, most other players won't be excited to see her back on the Wta Tour.
Most of them will likely play it cool and praise Osaak and her comeback to the sport but she's nothing more than a problem for most of them. If you're Iga Swiatek, you can't be that excited about a really good tennis player coming back to the sport.
It will make your job tougher, especially if Osaka is truly as motivated as she seems to be. Aryna Sabalenka certainly won't be thrilled by yet another competitor for trophies. Fans will love it, though, as it will make the Tour more exciting overall.
Regarding the analysts, Barbara Schett tends to believe that Swiatek and Sabalenka, who recently bested Ons Jabeur in Riyadh, would like to bypass Osaka Down Under. She spoke about...
Most of them will likely play it cool and praise Osaak and her comeback to the sport but she's nothing more than a problem for most of them. If you're Iga Swiatek, you can't be that excited about a really good tennis player coming back to the sport.
It will make your job tougher, especially if Osaka is truly as motivated as she seems to be. Aryna Sabalenka certainly won't be thrilled by yet another competitor for trophies. Fans will love it, though, as it will make the Tour more exciting overall.
Regarding the analysts, Barbara Schett tends to believe that Swiatek and Sabalenka, who recently bested Ons Jabeur in Riyadh, would like to bypass Osaka Down Under. She spoke about...
- 12/26/2023
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Naomi Osaka is back on the tennis courts of Australia as her much-anticipated comeback is finally on the horizon.
Osaka shared a photo of herself boarding a plane last weekend with the caption "on the way" to play her first tennis tournament in 15 months. The good news is that she has landed in Australia and is in Brisbane already, where she was pictured training and all smiles for the cameras.
Osaka, who hasn't played since September 2022, missed last season after taking maternity leave. She kept the news of pregnancy a top secret while preparing for last year's Australian Open before withdrawing just days before the tournament.
The Japanese star later spilled the beans and admitted she was expecting her first child with her boyfriend - the American rapper Cordae. As a result, she was forced to write off the season. Osaka gave birth to a baby girl in July 2023 and...
Osaka shared a photo of herself boarding a plane last weekend with the caption "on the way" to play her first tennis tournament in 15 months. The good news is that she has landed in Australia and is in Brisbane already, where she was pictured training and all smiles for the cameras.
Osaka, who hasn't played since September 2022, missed last season after taking maternity leave. She kept the news of pregnancy a top secret while preparing for last year's Australian Open before withdrawing just days before the tournament.
The Japanese star later spilled the beans and admitted she was expecting her first child with her boyfriend - the American rapper Cordae. As a result, she was forced to write off the season. Osaka gave birth to a baby girl in July 2023 and...
- 12/26/2023
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The 2024 Australian Open will be one of the most riveting Grand Slams in recent memory, given the myriad of contenders.
There has not been a successful title defense at this tournament since 2013, so Aryna Sabalenka could have her hands full when she returns to Melbourne.
But incidentally, the last woman to win back-to-back Australian Opens was a Belarusian (Victoria Azarenka), so this could be a good omen for Sabalenka.
You could make a case for as many as ten players quite capable of winning the women's edition of the 2024 Australian Open, and we've done our best to narrow down the list to five names who we think have a stronger chance than the rest of the field.
5. Elena Rybakina
The fifth spot on our list was a close shootout between Elena Rybakina and Ons Jabeur before we gave our vote of confidence to the Kazakhstani player.
Unlike Jabeur, Rybakina has...
There has not been a successful title defense at this tournament since 2013, so Aryna Sabalenka could have her hands full when she returns to Melbourne.
But incidentally, the last woman to win back-to-back Australian Opens was a Belarusian (Victoria Azarenka), so this could be a good omen for Sabalenka.
You could make a case for as many as ten players quite capable of winning the women's edition of the 2024 Australian Open, and we've done our best to narrow down the list to five names who we think have a stronger chance than the rest of the field.
5. Elena Rybakina
The fifth spot on our list was a close shootout between Elena Rybakina and Ons Jabeur before we gave our vote of confidence to the Kazakhstani player.
Unlike Jabeur, Rybakina has...
- 12/25/2023
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Aryna Sabalenka has spoken about playing rivals Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina at the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi.
The world No. 2 has been competing at the tournament, as she and all the other players involved in the event seek to get themselves prepared for the new season with some important match practice.
Playing against other top players is the perfect preparation for a new year. Sabalenka has done just that with high-quality encounters against world No. 1 Swiatek and former Wimbledon champion Rybakina.
Sabalenka triumphed against Swiatek 6-4 in their clash, with both women hitting a series of terrific shots. The Australian Open champion also defeated Rybakina twice at the event, impressing in both encounters.
The Belarusian was rightly happy with her performances in both matches. However, she was also complimentary of the level produced by her rivals in an interview with Gulf News, which led to very entertaining...
The world No. 2 has been competing at the tournament, as she and all the other players involved in the event seek to get themselves prepared for the new season with some important match practice.
Playing against other top players is the perfect preparation for a new year. Sabalenka has done just that with high-quality encounters against world No. 1 Swiatek and former Wimbledon champion Rybakina.
Sabalenka triumphed against Swiatek 6-4 in their clash, with both women hitting a series of terrific shots. The Australian Open champion also defeated Rybakina twice at the event, impressing in both encounters.
The Belarusian was rightly happy with her performances in both matches. However, she was also complimentary of the level produced by her rivals in an interview with Gulf News, which led to very entertaining...
- 12/24/2023
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Iga Swiatek once again proved to be a dominant force in 2023, but her reign was seriously challenged and will be challenged again in 2024.
2022 was a spectacular year for Iga Swiatek who played amazing tennis all year long. 2023 was, in many ways, a more impressive year because she overcame quite a few obstacles and still came out on top despite several players improving their level.
A similar challenge awaits her in 2024 as several players are looking to step up even further, and that's very exciting news for all tennis fans, who are closely following the Wta Tour.
The usual suspects of ARyna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, and Jessica Pegula will always be a problem, but other players like Marketa Vondrousova and Karolina Muchova had tremendous years in 2023.
Analyzing what Swiatek might face in 2024, Eurosport analyst Barbara Schett picked Sabalenka and Rybakina as the biggest challenges.
I think on the hard courts,...
2022 was a spectacular year for Iga Swiatek who played amazing tennis all year long. 2023 was, in many ways, a more impressive year because she overcame quite a few obstacles and still came out on top despite several players improving their level.
A similar challenge awaits her in 2024 as several players are looking to step up even further, and that's very exciting news for all tennis fans, who are closely following the Wta Tour.
The usual suspects of ARyna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, and Jessica Pegula will always be a problem, but other players like Marketa Vondrousova and Karolina Muchova had tremendous years in 2023.
Analyzing what Swiatek might face in 2024, Eurosport analyst Barbara Schett picked Sabalenka and Rybakina as the biggest challenges.
I think on the hard courts,...
- 12/23/2023
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Aryna Sabalenka made sure she will have the last laugh in 2023, as she bested Iga Swiatek at the 2023 World Tennis League.
Entering the exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi, the Polish player was on a 12-match win streak, and even though the World Tennis League is not an official Wta or Itf tournament, Swiatek's biggest rival snapped her streak at the tournament.
On Thursday, the Pole bested Elena Rybakina despite then losing in an additional super tie-break, and after winning in doubles against Sabalenka, the world no. 1 wanted to prove her qualities in the discipline that suits her the best, the singles.
It was the third match of the tie The Hawks and The Kites, with Swiatek's team leading 10-9 ahead of the match, which could have proved decisive in the tie of the tournament played with special rules.
Every game won counts as one point, so every game matters, and...
Entering the exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi, the Polish player was on a 12-match win streak, and even though the World Tennis League is not an official Wta or Itf tournament, Swiatek's biggest rival snapped her streak at the tournament.
On Thursday, the Pole bested Elena Rybakina despite then losing in an additional super tie-break, and after winning in doubles against Sabalenka, the world no. 1 wanted to prove her qualities in the discipline that suits her the best, the singles.
It was the third match of the tie The Hawks and The Kites, with Swiatek's team leading 10-9 ahead of the match, which could have proved decisive in the tie of the tournament played with special rules.
Every game won counts as one point, so every game matters, and...
- 12/23/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Sofia Kenin has been looking really solid in Abu Dhabi this week and she added yet another win on Saturday over Sorana Cirstea.
Cirstea was in a pretty tricky position before this match because her team lost both of the first two matches of the tie. The team kind of fell apart with two players withdrawing during the event including Elena Rybakina who went down because of sickness.
That left the team quite vulnerable as they were trailing after the first two matches. The format of this event, though, allows for comebacks because games are counted as points. A score like 6-1 can easily erase two lost matches if the scores in that one were 6-4 or 7-6 or something similar.
Each tie has 5 matches, so there are plenty of chances to rack up the points needed for a comeback. For a while, it seemed like Cirstea could get it...
Cirstea was in a pretty tricky position before this match because her team lost both of the first two matches of the tie. The team kind of fell apart with two players withdrawing during the event including Elena Rybakina who went down because of sickness.
That left the team quite vulnerable as they were trailing after the first two matches. The format of this event, though, allows for comebacks because games are counted as points. A score like 6-1 can easily erase two lost matches if the scores in that one were 6-4 or 7-6 or something similar.
Each tie has 5 matches, so there are plenty of chances to rack up the points needed for a comeback. For a while, it seemed like Cirstea could get it...
- 12/23/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Elena Rybakina is out of the 2023 World Tennis League after two days of action, and she'll now face a race against time ahead of the 2024 Wta season.
Rybakina has had some unfortunate luck with sicknesses in the past, as her 2023 Roland Garros campaign got completely derailed by one. She played very well at the event and looked primed for a deep run, but then suddenly got sick and had to withdraw.
It was a bad one, as she spent days in bed before finally being able to get up. The sickness drained her for future events, so let's hope that's not the case now, as once again, she withdrew from a tournament due to sickness.
The event announced Rybakina's withdrawal at the same time when the daily schedule came out with the reason named sickness.
Veteran Vera Zvonareva will replace the Kazakhstani player for the rest of the event, though...
Rybakina has had some unfortunate luck with sicknesses in the past, as her 2023 Roland Garros campaign got completely derailed by one. She played very well at the event and looked primed for a deep run, but then suddenly got sick and had to withdraw.
It was a bad one, as she spent days in bed before finally being able to get up. The sickness drained her for future events, so let's hope that's not the case now, as once again, she withdrew from a tournament due to sickness.
The event announced Rybakina's withdrawal at the same time when the daily schedule came out with the reason named sickness.
Veteran Vera Zvonareva will replace the Kazakhstani player for the rest of the event, though...
- 12/23/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Elena Rybakina played a really great set of tennis, but it wasn't good enough to beat Aryna Sabalenka, who won the match and the whole tie for her team at the 2023 World Tennis League.
Before they even took to the courts, Rybakina's team, the Falcons, played a few really good matches to put themselves in a great position to win the tie. Rybakina just needed to beat Sabalenka in any way to ensure that they'd win, and she almost did.
Before the match, the Falcons led by one, thanks to the unique format. Players are paired up in teams of four, with each tie between teams consisting of 5 matches. Every match is basically just one standard set of tennis, but the games are what counts.
Each game won in each match counts as one point, and the scoreline is the number of games each team has won. Before the match,...
Before they even took to the courts, Rybakina's team, the Falcons, played a few really good matches to put themselves in a great position to win the tie. Rybakina just needed to beat Sabalenka in any way to ensure that they'd win, and she almost did.
Before the match, the Falcons led by one, thanks to the unique format. Players are paired up in teams of four, with each tie between teams consisting of 5 matches. Every match is basically just one standard set of tennis, but the games are what counts.
Each game won in each match counts as one point, and the scoreline is the number of games each team has won. Before the match,...
- 12/22/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Grigor Dimitrov recorded his first singles match at the 2023 World Tennis League, when he bested Taylor Fritz.
When the two Atp players met in the men's singles match in the tie between The Falcons and The Kites, the American stepped on the court with a minor advantage, as his team won all the previous three matches.
At the tournament, where there are five matches played in a team format, each games won counts for one point, and therefore every game played counts towards the end result.
In their first singles matches at the tournament, both lost, since Dimitrov was outplayed by Andrey Rublev, while Casper Ruud proved to be better than Fritz on Day 1 of the tournament.
That meant that one of them would win their first match, and initially they both held their service games comfortably, but Dimitrov got the first break in the fourth break to establish the lead in the match.
When the two Atp players met in the men's singles match in the tie between The Falcons and The Kites, the American stepped on the court with a minor advantage, as his team won all the previous three matches.
At the tournament, where there are five matches played in a team format, each games won counts for one point, and therefore every game played counts towards the end result.
In their first singles matches at the tournament, both lost, since Dimitrov was outplayed by Andrey Rublev, while Casper Ruud proved to be better than Fritz on Day 1 of the tournament.
That meant that one of them would win their first match, and initially they both held their service games comfortably, but Dimitrov got the first break in the fourth break to establish the lead in the match.
- 12/22/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Elena Rybakina had a pretty good 2023 campaign, but she's aiming higher in 2024, wanting to become world number one on the Wta Tour.
There are two essential goals for any tennis player when they become a professional. It's to win a Grand Slam and to become world number one. It's not a realistic dream or target for most of them, but growing up, those were the dreams, the benchmarks they sought.
Rybakina completed one of those by winning the 2022 Wimbledon. It was a shocking triumph as nobody, including her, expected it, but it proved to many that she has what it takes.
The Kazakhstani player followed up that with a pretty good 2023 and another Grand Slam final. She won some big trophies but ultimately didn't play consistently enough to reach the second goal - becoming world number one.
In a talk with Gulf News at the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi,...
There are two essential goals for any tennis player when they become a professional. It's to win a Grand Slam and to become world number one. It's not a realistic dream or target for most of them, but growing up, those were the dreams, the benchmarks they sought.
Rybakina completed one of those by winning the 2022 Wimbledon. It was a shocking triumph as nobody, including her, expected it, but it proved to many that she has what it takes.
The Kazakhstani player followed up that with a pretty good 2023 and another Grand Slam final. She won some big trophies but ultimately didn't play consistently enough to reach the second goal - becoming world number one.
In a talk with Gulf News at the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi,...
- 12/22/2023
- Tennis Infinity
The opening day of the World Tennis League featured plenty of intriguing matchups and matches, and one of those saw World No. 1 Iga Swiatek face a familiar foe in Elena Rybakina.
This mixed-gender exhibition tournament, currently held in Abu Dhabi, has a very distinct scoring format. Ties are meant to have five matches, three in doubles and two in singles. And the interesting part is that each match is a one-set shootout.
A quite peculiar situation developed during the super tiebreak between Swiatek and Rybakina. The Pole had won their women's singles match 6-4 to level the score at 24-24 between the Hawks and the Falcons. The same two players would step up to play the 10-point tiebreak to determine the winner of the tie.
Just like usual serving rules in tiebreaks on the pro tour, Rybakina kicked off the super tiebreak on serve, and thereafter, each player was entitled to two successive serve points.
This mixed-gender exhibition tournament, currently held in Abu Dhabi, has a very distinct scoring format. Ties are meant to have five matches, three in doubles and two in singles. And the interesting part is that each match is a one-set shootout.
A quite peculiar situation developed during the super tiebreak between Swiatek and Rybakina. The Pole had won their women's singles match 6-4 to level the score at 24-24 between the Hawks and the Falcons. The same two players would step up to play the 10-point tiebreak to determine the winner of the tie.
Just like usual serving rules in tiebreaks on the pro tour, Rybakina kicked off the super tiebreak on serve, and thereafter, each player was entitled to two successive serve points.
- 12/22/2023
- Tennis Infinity
After winning their first match at the World Tennis League on Thursday, Paula Badosa and Aryna Sabalenka were beaten today by Elena Rybakina and Sorana Cirstea.
It's the second day of the World Tennis League and like yesterday we started with an interesting doubles match. There was a lot of firepower on the court with four really competent tennis players and it was a pretty interesting match.
Let's refresh your memory about the format of this event. It's quite unique with players paired up in teams of four with each tie between teams consisting of 5 matches. This was the first one as 3 are doubles and two are singles.
Each game won in each match counts as one point which then gets compared at the end of all 5 matches. The team with the most wins the overall tie. So as Rybakina and Cirstea won this match 7-6, it means that the...
It's the second day of the World Tennis League and like yesterday we started with an interesting doubles match. There was a lot of firepower on the court with four really competent tennis players and it was a pretty interesting match.
Let's refresh your memory about the format of this event. It's quite unique with players paired up in teams of four with each tie between teams consisting of 5 matches. This was the first one as 3 are doubles and two are singles.
Each game won in each match counts as one point which then gets compared at the end of all 5 matches. The team with the most wins the overall tie. So as Rybakina and Cirstea won this match 7-6, it means that the...
- 12/22/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Iga Swiatek has been named this year's highest-paid female athlete by Forbes and is the fourth Wta player to top the podium since this category was incepted in 2008.
Contrary to an earlier report published by Sportico, which placed American teenager star Coco Gauff at the top and Swiatek in second place, their positions have now changed based on Forbes' computation.
As per the latest numbers, Swiatek earned an estimated $23.9 million, which put her comfortably at the top ahead of 20-year-old freestyle skier Eileen Gu, who made $22.1 million. Gauff ranked in third place, amassing $21.7 million.
Swiatek was the Wta's top-performing player last season after winning six titles, including a third Roland Garros crown. The Polish star was the highest prize money earner on the women's tour, earning $9,857,686. Swiatek made just as much away from the court.
Swiatek added to her four existing brand partnerships to boost her endorsement income into eight figures,...
Contrary to an earlier report published by Sportico, which placed American teenager star Coco Gauff at the top and Swiatek in second place, their positions have now changed based on Forbes' computation.
As per the latest numbers, Swiatek earned an estimated $23.9 million, which put her comfortably at the top ahead of 20-year-old freestyle skier Eileen Gu, who made $22.1 million. Gauff ranked in third place, amassing $21.7 million.
Swiatek was the Wta's top-performing player last season after winning six titles, including a third Roland Garros crown. The Polish star was the highest prize money earner on the women's tour, earning $9,857,686. Swiatek made just as much away from the court.
Swiatek added to her four existing brand partnerships to boost her endorsement income into eight figures,...
- 12/22/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Elena Rybakina's outfit for the 2024 Australian Open has been released, and it is very different from last year's look.
Rybakina, who is set to start her 2024 season in Brisbane, had a memorable run at the Grand Slam in Melbourne this year. She narrowly lost in the final to Aryna Sabalenka in one of the matches of the season.
The Kazakhstani star graced the courts during that run in a black Adidas top, and her shoes were also black. Her top and shoes contrasted with a pair of very colorful shorts to complete the look.
Rybakina's outfit this year has been created by Yonex. The style is a sharp contrast to 2023's outfit and will add a large amount of brightness to the courts in Melbourne.
The former Wimbledon champion's top is a distinctive shade of yellow. It is a slightly dark shade of the colour, but will still a...
Rybakina, who is set to start her 2024 season in Brisbane, had a memorable run at the Grand Slam in Melbourne this year. She narrowly lost in the final to Aryna Sabalenka in one of the matches of the season.
The Kazakhstani star graced the courts during that run in a black Adidas top, and her shoes were also black. Her top and shoes contrasted with a pair of very colorful shorts to complete the look.
Rybakina's outfit this year has been created by Yonex. The style is a sharp contrast to 2023's outfit and will add a large amount of brightness to the courts in Melbourne.
The former Wimbledon champion's top is a distinctive shade of yellow. It is a slightly dark shade of the colour, but will still a...
- 12/22/2023
- Tennis Infinity
Paula Badosa is back as the Spanish player teamed up with good friend Aryna Sabalenka for a doubles match against Mirra Andreeva and Sofia Kenin at the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi.
The first tie at the event was a pretty interesting one, which ultimately went down to the wire. Elena Rybakina bested Iga Swiatek in the crucial match to give her team the win, and the second tie started with a pretty exciting affair as well.
Badosa officially returned to the tennis courts after months of injury problems, teaming up with her good friend Sabalenka. They were the huge favorites in this one and dominated from the start.
Due to the tournament's format, starting well is crucial. The exhibition event features a unique format: Players are paired up in teams of four, and each tie between teams consists of five matches, mixed doubles, men's doubles, women's doubles, men's singles,...
The first tie at the event was a pretty interesting one, which ultimately went down to the wire. Elena Rybakina bested Iga Swiatek in the crucial match to give her team the win, and the second tie started with a pretty exciting affair as well.
Badosa officially returned to the tennis courts after months of injury problems, teaming up with her good friend Sabalenka. They were the huge favorites in this one and dominated from the start.
Due to the tournament's format, starting well is crucial. The exhibition event features a unique format: Players are paired up in teams of four, and each tie between teams consists of five matches, mixed doubles, men's doubles, women's doubles, men's singles,...
- 12/21/2023
- Tennis Infinity
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