Eala channels ‘idol’ Nadal to become Philippines’ first Slam winner
NEW YORK: Alexandra Eala became the Philippines’ first Grand Slam junior champion at the US Open on Saturday, using her “idol” Rafael Nadal for inspiration.
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Pegula knocks out Sabalenka to set up Berlin final with Noskova
June 20 : World number one Aryna Sabalenka's Wimbledon preparations suffered a setback after she was beaten by American Jessica Pegula 6-4 6-7(4) 6-0 in the Berlin Open semi-finals.
Sabalenka knocked out of Berlin semi-final by Pegula
June 20 : World number one Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus suffered a shock defeat in her grass-court build-up to Wimbledon on Saturday, losing to American Jessica Pegula 6-4 6-7(4) 6-0 in the Berlin Open semi-finals.
Rybakina withdraws from Bad Homburg Open citing hip discomfort
June 19 : Elena Rybakina has suffered another setback in her Wimbledon preparations after withdrawing from the Bad Homburg Open with a hip issue, tournament organisers said on Friday.
Eala shocks Rybakina in Berlin Open round of 16
June 18 : World number two Elena Rybakina suffered another stumble in the lead up to Wimbledon as Alexandra Eala beat her 7-5 6-4 in the last 16 at the Berlin Open on Thursday.
Serena's doubles match in doubt after partner Mboko is injured
LONDON, June 10 : World number nine Victoria Mboko slipped and appeared to injure her knee during her last-16 clash against Karolina Pliskova at the Queen's Club WTA tournament on Wednesday and could be in doubt for her doubles quarter-final with Serena Williams.
Canada's Dabrowski wins doubles opener in straight sets at French Open
Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski and Brazilian partner Luisa Stefani won their opening match in women's doubles at the French Open on Wednesday in Paris.
Mboko reaches Miami quarters, earns Roddick's Grand Slam backing
March 23 : Victoria Mboko's rapid rise has the Canadian teenager poised for Grand Slam success, former U.S. Open champion Andy Roddick said after she beat fellow teenager Mirra Andreeva 7-6(4) 4-6 6-0 on Monday to reach the Miami Open quarter-finals.
Swiatek wants to simplify her game after shock opening defeat in Miami
MIAMI, March 20 : Iga Swiatek said she would try to simplify her game after the six-times Grand Slam champion was stunned 1-6 7-5 6-3 by world number 50 Magda Linette at the Miami Open on Thursday for her first opening defeat in 74 WTA tournaments.