Joint is rocking as Aussie sends sixth seed sprawling Rising Australian tennis star Maya Joint has followed compatriot Talia Gibson into the round of 16 in Tokyo with an impressive win over the sixth seed. AAP · 15h ago
Gibson's No.1 consolation after Japan Open defeat Australian riser Talia Gibson will be back as the national tennis No.1 spot despite an anti-climactic ending to her Japan Open run to the quarter-finals. AAP · Oct 23
In-form Gibson, Birrell to lead Australia at BJK Cup Captain Samantha Stosur has named a strong Australian team to face France in a crucial Billie Jean King Cup play-off. AAP · Oct 21
Tennis Mailbag: Which 2027 Tennis Hall of Fame Nominees Have a Solid Case? The ballot includes heavy-hitter Ash Barty and major winner Juan Martín del Potro. Plus, what to make of Rafael Jódar’s on-court antics and more. Sports Illustrated · Oct 21
'Too big': Tiley's ex-2IC fears for Abdo as Open boss Former NRL boss Andrew Abdo is facing a baptism of fire as Australian Open tournament director and Craig Tiley's one-time deputy is tipping he may not last. AAP · Oct 20
Sonay Kartal makes history by reaching biggest final of her career in Wuhan Kartal continued her brilliant week by defeating Jelena Ostapenko in a gutsy 7-6 (11-9), 7-6 (7-5) victory in the semi-finals The Independent UK · Oct 17
Sonay Kartal beats world No 6 to continue superb Wuhan Open run The 24-year-old Kartal reached the first WTA 1000 semi-final of her career after beating Elina Svitolina for one of the best victories of her career The Independent UK · Oct 16
Stefan Milicevic: Serbian tennis player hit with 24-year ban for match-fixing Serbian tennis player Stefan Milicevic has been hit with a 24-year ban for match-fixing. The International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) said Milicevic, 29, fixed six matches - including five that he played in - and attempted to fix six other matches between 2022 and 2024. Milicevic, who achieved a career-high… The Independent UK · Oct 15
Mailbag: Tennis Returns to China But Peng Shuai’s Whereabouts Are Still a Mystery Five years after the Chinese tennis player vanished from public view there are still questions about her disappearance. Sports Illustrated · Oct 7
Coco Gauff Hit by 'Insane' Racist Abuse After China Open Replay Controversy: 'I'm Not a Cheater or a Thief' Coco Gauff condemned the 'insane' racist abuse directed at her online after a disputed point was replayed during her China Open victory over Chinese teenager Sun Xinran. International Business Times UK · Oct 7
Lone Aussie remains in China after second-round sorrow Taylah Preston will be Australia's only representative in the WTA Tour's China Open third round after two of her compatriots were defeated in Beijing. AAP · Oct 3
WTA announces equal prize money with men for combined 1000 events WTA chair Valerie Camillo branded the development as a ‘major milestone for tennis’ The Independent UK · Oct 2
Aussie duo thrive after WTA finalists lose in Beijing Fresh from WTA finals, Talia Gibson and Maya Joint have suffered first-round elimination in the China Open, but Maddison Inglis and Taylah Preston both won. AAP · Sep 30
Birrell wins WTA title - but loses spot as top Aussie Kim Birrell has finally become a WTA champion but, on an amazing day for Aussie women's tennis, she also lost her national No.1 ranking. AAP · Sep 27
AAP · Sep 27 Birrell wins first all-Aussie WTA final since 2017 Kim Birrell has won an all-Australian final in Seoul to claim her first WTA-Tour level title, while another Australian has lost the final in Singapore.
AAP · Sep 26 Three Aussie aces stake final claims in WTA events Australian women are making their mark in WTA events in Asia, with Talia Gibson into the Singapore Open final, and the Korea Open final an all-Aussie affair.
The Independent UK · Sep 17 Why the Asian Games are much bigger than the Olympics The regional sporting event opens in Nagoya, Japan, on Saturday
The Independent UK · Sep 16 WTA eyes ‘Super Bowl of women’s sports’ as Tour Finals moved to new US venue IN FULL
The Independent UK · Sep 16 WTA names new host for year-end Finals after Riyadh exit Charlotte, North Carolina will host at least three events from the 2027 edition onwards
The Economic Times · Sep 16 Asian Games 2026: Philippines tennis body seeks WTA exemption as Eala skips China Open for Asian Games In an effort to enable Alexandra Eala to participate in the Asian Games, the Philippines Tennis Association is seeking a WTA exemption. The Asian Games coincide with the mandatory China Open, posing a risk of penalties for missing it. Nevertheless, Eala has decided to compete in Nagoya for her country,…
Fashion Times · Sep 15 Alex Eala Goes From the US Open to New York Fashion Week in Three Distinct Looks Alex Eala made her NYFW debut in looks from Tory Burch, Michael Kors and Calvin Klein following her US Open campaign.
Fortune · Sep 15 Gen Z tennis star Elena Rybakina turned down 15 colleges to keep playing tennis—now she’s a U.S. Open champion and no. 1 in the world U.S. Open champion Elena Rybakina turned down college and changed her citizenship to make her tennis dreams come true. Now she’s earning $11.4 million.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 13 Elena Rybakina joins elite with US Open title but questions remain over coach New world No 1’s relationship with her previously banned coach, Stefano Vukov, remains under spotlight despite her rise to the top
Sports Illustrated · Sep 9 Tennis Mailbag: Which American Players Could Win It All at the U.S. Open? The state of American tennis has been on full display at Flushing Meadows. Plus, the U.S. Open’s Kalshi deal and more from New York.
The Economic Times · Sep 8 Zheng Qinwen comes through an injury and qualifying to make a run to the US Open quarterfinals Zheng will play Wednesday against No. 2 seed Elena Rybakina, who will move to No. 1 in the WTA rankings with a victory. Zheng was once ranked as high as No. 4. She reached the Australian Open final in 2024, made a second straight trip to the U.S. Open quarterfinals…