WTA roundup: Madison Keys wins second Eastbourne title
Madison Keys endured a grueling second-set tiebreak against ninth-seeded Russian Daria Kasatkina to win her second Rothesay International title 6-2, 7-6 (13) on Saturday in Eastbourne, England.
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Madison Keys claims Eastbourne title without dropping a set after overcoming Daria Kasatkina
Madison Keys claimed her second Eastbourne title nine years after the first by beating Daria Kastkina 6-3 7-6(13) on Saturday in a major boost ahead of Wimbledon. The American has enjoyed a superb run at the grass-court WTA 500 event, not dropping a set in wins over Tereza Martincova, Wang Xiyu, Petra Martic, Coco Gauff and world No. 11 Kasatkina.
Keys and Kasatkina set up intriguing final in Eastbourne
Madison Keys and Daria Kasatkina set up an intriguing women's singles final at the LTA's Rothesay International Eastbourne after impressive semi-final victories. Keys, who won her first ever WTA title in Eastbourne nine years ago, produced a stunning performance to defeat third seed and fellow American Coco Gauff 6-3 6-3. Ad It was a first grass court final in seven years for the US star, and a first final of 2023 after a mixed season to date.
Madison Keys downs Coco Gauff to set up Daria Kasatkina final at 2023 Eastbourne International
Madison Keys defeated Coco Gauff in straight sets in their Eastbourne International semi-final to set up a final against Daria Kasatkina. The 19-year-old is on the south coast as she regains familiarity on grass ahead of Wimbledon, which starts next week. Ad With the Grand Slam at SW19 imminent, players across Europe are competing on grass, and Gauff faced Keys at Eastbourne having had a successful tournament so far.
Gauff and Keys set Eastbourne semi-final clash
Coco Gauff and Madison Keys set up an all-American semi-final on a busy day of action at the LTA's Rothesay International Eastbourne. In an impressive quarter-final performance, Gauff beat third seed, world No.4 and doubles partner Jessica Pegula 6-3 6-3 to book her spot in the last four. Ad While Keys was similarly impressive, overcoming rain delays to ease past the unseeded Petra Martic 6-4 6-1 and continue her quest for a second Eastbourne title, having triumphed at the event back in 2014.
Coco Gauff confident of Grand Slam glory in near future
Coco Gauff believes she is on track for Grand Slam glory in the near future after powering past her doubles partner Jessica Pegula to reach the semi-finals of a rain-affected Rothesay International in Eastbourne.
Rybakina Withdraws From Eastbourne Ahead Of Wimbledon Defence
Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina pulled out of the Eastbourne International on Monday due to a viral illness, raising doubts over her defence of the title at the All England Club next week. The world number three had been scheduled to play Wang Xiyu on the first day of main draw action at Eastbourne on Monday. Rybakina also withdrew ahead of her third round match at the French Open citing illness earlier this month and fell to a shock defeat to Donna Vekic in the second round of the German Open last week.
Wimbledon 2023: Coco Gauff and Daria Kasatkina welcome rule change on all-white dress code amid period concerns
Coco Gauff and Daria Kasatkina have welcomed the changes made by Wimbledon organisers in allowing female players to wear darker undershorts to address period concerns. Wimbledon has traditionally employed a strict all-white dress code but announced last year they would be relaxing the rules for the 2023 tournament and beyond. Ad Ahead of this year’s event — which begins on July 3 — Kasatkina says the decision is a «big deal» and one which will reduce players' anxiety.