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.
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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.
Osaka fires 18 aces in win over Bencic to reach Miami Open final
Four-times Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka fired off 18 aces as the Japanese former world No 1 beat Swiss Belinda Bencic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Thursday (Mar 31) to reach her first Miami Open final.
Justine Henin hopes Iga Swiatek will thrive as world No. 1 after Ash Barty's decision to retire from tennis
Justine Henin believes Iga Swiatek has what it takes to prove she is the number one player in the world following Ash Barty's decision to retire from tennis. The Pole, who will ascend to world No. 1 after the Miami Open, will face Naomi Osaka in Saturday's final after beating Jessica Pegula 6-2 7-5 in one hour and 50 minutes on Thursday.
Osaka to face new world No 1 Swiatek in Miami final
Four-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka fired off 18 aces as the Japanese former world No 1 beat Swiss Belinda Bencic 4-6 6-3 6-4 on Thursday to reach her first Miami Open final.
Iga Swiatek 'really excited' after beating Jessica Pegula to book Naomi Osaka final showdown at Miami Open
Iga Swiatek continued her charge for a third straight title after sweeping past Jessica Pegula in the Miami Open semi-finals on Thursday night. The Pole, who will ascend to world No. 1 after the tournament following Ashleigh Barty’s surprise retirement, will face Naomi Osaka in Saturday's showdown after coming through 6-2 5-7 in one hour and 50 minutes.
Iga Swiatek sets up Miami Open final against Naomi Osaka
Naomi Osaka for the Miami Open title after the Pole defeated American Jessica Pegula in Thursday's semifinals. After Japan's Osaka battled past Belinda Bencic 4-6, 6-,3 6-4 earlier in the day, Swiatek, who will become world number one on Monday, claimed her 16th straight win with a 6-2, 7-5 victory over Pegula to reach a third straight WTA 1000 final. Swiatek sailed through the opening set but had to fight back from an early break down in the second. She squandered two match points at 5-4 before sealing victory two games later.
Defending champion Hubert Hurkacz advances past Daniil Medvedev in Miami
Hubert Hurkacz cruised past Daniil Medvedev in a shock straight-sets victory to move within two wins of a successful Miami Open title defence.