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WTA Finals tennis: Sabalenka fends off Pegula; Gauff beats ailing Paolini – as it happened

Aryna Sabalenka dug deep to beat Jessica Pegula 6-4, 2-6, 6-3 while Coco Gauff cleaned up her service game to win 6-3, 6-2 against Jasmine Paolini

The Guardian - UK

Coco Gauff’s second serve the only thing between her and sustained success

World No 3 seems to have taken a step forward in linking up with Gavin MacMillan but double faults at the WTA Finals shows there is still work to be done

The Guardian - UK

Aryna Sabalenka dominates Jasmine Paolini to reach career milestone at WTA Finals

Sabalenka opened her WTA Finals bid with a 6-3 6-1 victory over Paolini, while Jessica Pegula took down a struggling Coco Gauff

The Independent UK

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Coco Gauff’s serving troubles return in WTA Finals defeat against Pegula

Jessica Pegula beat Coco Gauff 6-3, 6-7 (4), 6-2 while Aryna Sabalenka beat Jasmine Paolini in straight sets in her opening match in Riyadh

The Guardian - UK

Women’s tennis thriving on the court as season wraps but WTA must catch up

Sabalenka and Swiatek head to Saudi finals after epic year yet organisers remain dire at marketing their product

The Guardian - UK

Aryna Sabalenka faces stacked WTA Finals field in bid to crown season in style

There were four different grand slam champions in 2025 but World No 1 Sabalenka can add a final statement at the Finals in Riyadh

The Independent UK

Jannik Sinner calls out grand slams for delaying welfare and prize money talks

Men’s world No 2 Jannik Sinner said there is ‘nothing stopping’ organisers addressing issues such as pensions, healthcare and maternity

The Guardian - UK

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WTA Finals order of play including Swiatek v Rybakina and Anisimova v Keys

Iga Swiatek takes on Elena Rybakina as Amanda Anisimova and Madison Keys search for their first wins of the week

The Independent UK

When is Alcaraz v Sinner final at Six Kings Slam? Schedule and how to watch

Alcaraz and Sinner will meet again in the final of the $6m exhibition in Saudi Arabia, with the match live on Netflix

The Independent UK

Coco Gauff rallies to defeat Jessica Pegula in all-American Wuhan Open final

Gauff came from two breaks down in the second set to defeat Pegula 6-4 7-5

The Independent UK

World No 204 Vacherot topples Djokovic to set up cousin v cousin Shanghai final

Valentin Vacherot stunned an out-of-sorts Novak Djokovic 6-3, 6-4 to seal a spot in the Shanghai Masters final where he will face his cousin Arthur Rinderknech

The Guardian - UK

Aryna Sabalenka takes down Elena Rybakina to extend Wuhan Open winning run

Sabalenka defeated Rybakina 6-3 6-3 to set up a semi-final with Jessica Pegula

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

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

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Plunged in Debt

8 Rising Stars in Women’s Sports and Their Surprising Net Worths

When we hear “rising star in women’s sports,” we often think of youth, potential, and future earnings. But some of these athletes are already commanding surprising net worths, thanks to endorsements, media deals, and NIL (Name, Image, & Likeness) contracts. Recognizing these players now gives you insight into both the…

The Independent UK

Coco Gauff in furious clash with Belinda Bencic at China Open after being accused of ‘mind games’

Gauff said her coaching team were told to ‘shut up’ by Bencic and the American was accused of playing ‘mind games’ in a fiery exchange

The Independent UK

Coco Gauff’s support team accused of ‘mind games’ by Belinda Bencic

Gauff alleged Bencic told her support camp to ‘shut up’ during a tense clash in Beijing.

AAP

Aussie ace bows out after some fine China efforts

Australian rising tennis star Priscilla Hon pushed a former Olympic singles champion to the limit before bowing out in three sets at the China Open in Beijing.

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Sports Illustrated

SI Power List 2025: Five Athletes Who Didn't Make the Cut But Could in 2026

These five athletes make a big influence in their respective sports and on wider audiences.

The Independent UK

Emma Raducanu’s Billie Jean King Cup Finals decision places spotlight on season goal

Raducanu has opted to play in this week’s Korea Open rather than representing Great Britain at the team finals

Plunged in Debt

5 Rising Tennis Stars Turning Prizes Into Power

These days, winning on the court does more than boost rankings—it unlocks doors. When rising tennis stars start stacking up prize money, they’re not just collecting checks—they’re gaining influence, endorsements, and platforms that transcend sport. Whether they’re launching brands, pushing social change, or commanding global attention, the biggest emerging names…

The Guardian - UK

Tennis is serving! How the US Open went high fashion

Carlos Alcarez in Barbie pink, Naomi Osaka crowned with rosebuds – tennis is becoming a hot ticket in the fashion world. And this time it is emerging not heritage brands dominating play

Sports Illustrated

50 Parting Thoughts From the 2025 U.S. Open

Aryna Sabalenka defended her title in commanding fashion and Carlos Alcaraz toppled Jannik Sinner, while fans enjoyed Honey Deuces and caviar-topped chicken nuggets.

The Guardian - UK

Sabalenka’s US Open triumph shows lessons have been learned

World No 1 has proved she can control her emotions to become one of the most consistent big tournament players

The Independent UK

How Aryna Sabalenka finally learned her lesson to conquer US Open

The World No 1 responded to collapses in the Australian Open final and French Open final

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