Canadian tennis players Andreescu, Fernandez move on to second round at Madrid Open
MADRID — Canadians Bianca Andreescu and Leylah Fernandez advanced to the second round of the Madrid Open with three-set wins on Friday.
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Canada's Fernandez, Andreescu claim 1st-round victories at Madrid Open
Canadians Bianca Andreescu and Leylah Fernandez advanced to the second round of the Madrid Open with three-set wins on Friday.
Iga Swiatek extends lead as world No. 1, Paula Badosa up to second
Iga Swiatek extended her lead as world number one on Monday after winning a fourth straight title at the weekend in Stuttgart, while Paula Badosa climbed to second place in the WTA rankings. Poland's Swiatek, who took over at the top from Ashleigh Barty after the Australian retired last month, thrashed Aryna Sabalenka in the final in Stuttgart on Sunday. Spain's Badosa moved to a career-high mark by reaching the semi-finals in Germany before losing to Sabalenka.
Stuttgart Open: Date, draw, will Emma Raducanu play, how to watch and everything to know
The Stuttgart Open, also known by its sponsored name Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, is the next major event on the WTA Tour.
Stuttgart Open: Date, draw, will Emma Raducanu play, how to watch and more
The Stuttgart Open, also known by its sponsored name Porsche Tennis Grand Prix, is the next major event on the WTA Tour.
Naomi Osaka no clay court specialist, but learning from Rafael Nadal
Miami Open runner-up Naomi Osaka has revealed she will be studying videos of Rafael playing on clay courts in an attempt to improve her skills on the slower surfaces.
Iga Swiatek confirmed as new WTA number one
Iga Swiatek was confirmed as the new WTA number one in the rankings released Monday, replacing the retired Ashleigh Barty. The 20-year-old celebrated her new status in style on Sunday, winning the Miami Open with a straight-sets victory over four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka. Swiatek's victory made her only the fourth women's player in history to win the Indian Wells and Miami tournaments back-to-back.
Swiatek confirmed as new WTA world No 1
Poland's Iga Swiatek was confirmed as the new WTA number one in the rankings released on Monday, replacing the retired Ashleigh Barty.