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HISTORICAL FACTS: Wta 1000 | History Defined

Francesca Jones defeats Venus Williams in Miami for WTA 1000 breakthrough

Francesca Jones closed out a 7-5, 7-5 win against seven-time grand slam champion Venus Williams at the Miami Open

The Guardian - UK

Fran Jones seals landmark first WTA 1000 victory against Venus Williams at Miami Open

The British No 3 paid tribute to Williams, who she still has pictures of in her childhood bedroom and who inspired her to pursue tennis professionally

The Independent UK

Amanda Anisimova through to China Open final with 58-minute blitz of Coco Gauff

Anisimova won 6-1 6-2 to reach her second WTA 1000 final of the season

The Independent UK

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Amanda Anisimova surges to China Open final after outclassing Coco Gauff

Amanda Anisimova continued a stellar season by reacing her second WTA 1000 final of the year, outclassing Coco Gauff, the defending champion, 6-1, 6-2

The Guardian - UK

Sonay Kartal claims biggest career win by beating Mirra Andreeva at China Open

The British star is through to the last eight at a WTA 1000 event for the first time.

The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu beaten by Coco Gauff in Italian Open

Raducanu was bidding to reach a second WTA 1000 quarter-final of 2025 but lost 6-1 6-2 to the American.

The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu’s Miami Open run continues with breeze past Amanda Anisimova

Emma Raducanu beat Amanda Anisimova 6-1, 6-3 to storm into the Miami Open last eight, her first WTA 1000 quarter-finals

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Andreeva, 17, Makes WTA History With Help From LeBron And Federer

Inspired by LeBron James and Roger Federer, Russian 17-year-old Mirra Andreeva wrapped up a fairytale week in Dubai by becoming the youngest ever WTA 1000 champion with victory over Clara Tauson on Saturday.

International Business Times

Danielle Collins Wins Miami Open In Fairytale Victory

Danielle Collins wins her first WTA 1000 title at Miami Open before retiring due to health challenges.

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Ukraine’s Anhelina Kalinina reaches maiden WTA 1000 final in Rome

The 30th seed snubbed her Russian opponent at the net because of the ongoing conflict between the countries.

The Independent UK

All Eyes on American Pegula after Breakout Year

A career breakthrough year has all eyes on American Jessica Pegula, who could shake Polish world number one Iga Swiatek's stranglehold on the women's field when the Australian Open main draw begins next week. The 28-year-old marched up the rankings in 2022 when she reached the quarter-finals at three majors…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Open 2022: Crafty Ons Jabeur ready for Iga Swiatek test

NEW YORK: Ons Jabeur sported a statement tee following her US Open semifinal win. The message ‘face your fears’ resonated beyond the boundaries of sport, while stoking a story she was itching to tell. The 28-year-old has won all her last-four matches this season, six in all, including Thursday’s outing…

The Times of India

Tunisia's Jabeur Hungry for More after Historic Madrid Title

Ons Jabeur says she is hungry for more success after she claimed the biggest title of her career, becoming the first Arab or African player to win a WTA 1000 title thanks to a 7-5, 0-6, 6-2 victory over American Jessica Pegula on Saturday in Madrid. The Tunisian trailblazer picked…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Swiatek Sets up Miami Open Final against Osaka

Second seed Iga Swiatek will face Naomi Osaka for the Miami Open title after the Pole defeated American Jessica Pegula in Thursday's semi-finals. After Japan's Osaka battled past Belinda Bencic 4-6 6-3 6-4 earlier in the day, Swiatek, who will become world number one on Monday, claimed her 16th straight…

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Swiatek Blows Away Sakkari to Win Windswept Indian Wells

Poland's Iga Swiatek blew away Greece's Maria Sakkari 6-4 6-1 to win a windswept Indian Wells final on Sunday and move up to number two in the world rankings. Another windy day in the California desert made life miserable for both players, the gusts contributing to an uneven contest littered…

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Holder Badosa Downs Fernandez, Halep through at Indian Wells

Seeking to become the first woman to defend the Indian Wells title in over three decades, Paula Badosa powered past Leylah Fernandez 6-4 6-4 to reach the quarter-finals on Tuesday while Simona Halep and Iga Swiatek also advanced. Badosa, who is looking to emulate Martina Navratilova's feat of retaining the…

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Raducanu and Halep Rise, Pliskova and Muguruza Fall at Indian Wells

Emma Raducanu, Simona Halep and Iga Swiatek all came out on the winning side of three set matches while former world number ones Karolina Pliskova and Garbine Muguruza were upset in second round action at Indian Wells on Friday. Raducanu's 6-1 3-6 6-1 victory over France's Caroline Garcia is the…

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Tomljanovic passes Indian Wells WTA test

Ajla Tomljanovic has advanced to the second the round of the WTA 1000 event in Indian Wells, with a three-set victory in the California desert.

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