HISTORICAL FACTS: Leylah fernandez - The Untold Story

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

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 27

Serena and Venus Williams lose in a match tiebreaker in their return to the US Open

The Williams sisters experienced a tough US Open doubles defeat after a thrilling match. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz advanced easily while Aryna Sabalenka faced challenges. Jessica Pegula battled back from a slow start to secure her victory. Other top players like Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas also progressed. The tournament…

The Economic Times · Sep 5

The moment Serena Williams sparked a gentle tennis comeback into life

The 44-year-old Williams gave herself a ‘C-minus’ as she teamed up with Victoria Mboko to win her first match in four years - but still stunned her 19-year-old partner with a leaping backhand down the line

The Independent UK · Jun 9

Monday’s sport: What’s on and where can I watch it?

France and Scotland continue their preparations for the World Cup finals.

The Independent UK · Jun 7

Leylah Fernandez spurred on by impulsive Man City trip for Madrid Open challenge

Fernandez travelled from Stuttgart to Madrid via the Etihad Stadium to catch City’s clash with Arsenal.

The Independent UK · Apr 24

'Positive' Kyrgios advances in Open mixed doubles

Nick Kyrgios is into the Australian Open mixed doubles second round with Leylah Fernandez after the pair survived three match points in their opening clash.

AAP · Jan 23

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.

AAP · Sep 28, 2025

Venus Williams’s new quest: finding out how much longer she can stretch time

The 45-year-old fell short in her quest to reach the US Open doubles quarter-finals, but her love for tennis appears undiminished

The Guardian - US · Sep 3, 2025

Venus Williams bows out of US Open doubles after memorable win

The 45-year-old and Leylah Fernandez were beaten by top seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova.

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2025