Iga Świątek would have usurped Ash Barty even if she had not retired, says tennis legend
On Monday, the WTA rankings were updated and Iga Świątek officially moved into the number one spot.
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Iga Świątek would've passed Ash Barty as No.1 anyway, says Chris Evert
On Monday, the WTA rankings were updated and Iga Świątek officially moved into the number one spot.
Carlos Alcaraz named among Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal as French Open favourites
Carlos Alcaraz has been named as one of the top "three or four players" to win the upcoming French Open, with Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic the clear favourites. Alcaraz became the youngest man ever to win the Miami Open when he lifted his maiden Masters 1000 title on Sunday and is now being tipped for even bigger and better things.
'Even if Ashleigh Barty hadn't retired, Iga Swiatek would have reached No. 1' – Chris Evert
Iga Swiatek would have ascended to world No. 1 even if Ashleigh Barty had continued playing, according to 18-time Grand Slam champion Chris Evert. The Pole, 20, marked her coronation at the top of the WTA rankings by completing the ‘Sunshine Double’ at the Miami Open last week – although it would not have been possible had Barty not stunned the tennis world by retiring aged 25.
Carlos Alcaraz tipped to follow Rafael Nadal by winning 'double digit' Grand Slam titles
Carlos Alcaraz is being tipped for greatness after becoming the youngest man ever to win the Miami Open. Having previously drawn comparisons to Rafael Nadal, with even the 21-time Major champion likening Alcaraz to a younger version of himself, a tennis legend is predicting the 18-year-old to win 'double digit' Major titles like the world No 4.
Emma Raducanu a 'more effective' character for tennis than Nick Kyrgios
Emma Raducanu has been heralded as an "effective" character in women's tennis by a retired pro. Former world No 4 Anke Huber admitted that a personality like Nick Kyrgios wasn't needed to attract fans to the WTA Tour, admitting the 19-year-old Brit was better for representation of the sport.
Iga Swiatek becomes 1st Polish tennis player ranked No. 1
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Nick Kyrgios, Alexander Zverev angry on-court incidents lead to ATP player warning of tougher punishments for misconduct
Tennis officials will dish out stricter punishments for on-court misconduct, the ATP warned players in an internal note on Monday, as the men's governing body also simultaneously reviews its guidelines to clamp down on repeat offenders.