Challenging Iga Swiatek: Five things to watch as the women’s clay season starts
The WTA Tour’s clay court season gets underway with the Charleston Open and the Copa Colsanitas.
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'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.
Swiatek says she was 'crying for 40 minutes' after Barty's retirement
Iga Swiatek said she cried for 40 minutes after learning of three-time Grand Slam champion Ash Barty's shock retirement last month. Swiatek took over the top ranking on Monday after Australian Barty decided to call time on her career at the age of 25. "I was crying for 40 minutes," Swiatek told the BBC on Monday.
Iga Swiatek v Naomi Osaka: Could this be next rivalry in women's tennis with Ashleigh Barty, Serena Williams out?
If there’s one thing the WTA Tour has been missing over the last five years it’s a top-tier rivalry. Which is probably why, after just the second career meeting between Iga Swiatek and Naomi Osaka, there were hopeful thoughts and musings that this could be a rivalry that grows, develops, evolves, and becomes the marquee match-up in women’s tennis for years to come. Wishful thinking perhaps at this stage, but the starting point is there.
Iga Swiatek becomes 1st Polish tennis player ranked No. 1
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¿Cuánto dinero se lleva Alcaraz de premio por ganar el Miami Open?
Carlos Alcaraz es el nuevo campeón del y, por ello, resulta ser el jugador más agradecido en cuanto a premio económico se refiere. En total se reparten cerca de 7,7 millones de euros (concretamente, 8.584.055 dólares), lo que es un incremento notable con la cifra del año pasado, cuando fueron 6.687.000 dólares a distribuir.
Iga Swiatek's rise to No 1 in WTA rankings caps remarkable run for Pole
Poland's Iga Swiatek was confirmed as the new WTA No 1 in the rankings on Monday, replacing the retired Ashleigh Barty.
Support for Louis Van Gaal after cancer diagnosis – Monday’s sporting social
Sports stars and clubs across the world continue to provide an insight into their lives on social media.