WTA roundup: Top seed falls in Thailand
Diana Shnaider knocked out top-seeded Magda Linette of Poland 6-4, 1-6, 6-1 on Monday in a stunning start to the Thailand Open in Hua Hin, Thailand.
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Saudi trailblazer Yara Alhogbani handed Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open qualifier wildcard
Saudi Arabia's first professional female tennis player, Yara Alhogbani, will have the chance to compete against some of the game's biggest stars next month after she was handed a wildcard into the qualifiers for the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open.
Naomi Osaka Accepts Wild Card Into Abu Dhabi Open
Former No.1 Naomi Osaka has accepted a wild card into the Abu Dhabi Open, the WTA 500 tournament begins on February 3. Osaka joined a strong field that already includes Ons Jabeur, Elena Rybakina, and Maria Sakkari. "I'm very excited about competing in this year's Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open and performing in front of the UAE tennis fans, who I know from previous experience will create a fantastic atmosphere," Osaka said as quoted by WTA. "It's a high-quality field with some of the world's best players taking part, and I'm looking forward to what I'm sure will be a fantastic event," he added.
Naomi Osaka accepts wildcard for Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open
Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka has been confirmed for the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open next month after accepting a wildcard to play in the WTA 500 tournament.
Aryna Sabalenka swats aside Ella Seidel at Australian Open
Aryna Sabalenka began the defence of her Australian Open title with a 53-minute drubbing of German teenager Ella Seidel.
Wozniacki through to Australian Open second round as Linette retires
MELBOURNE : Former champion Caroline Wozniacki advanced to the second round of the Australian Open after four years away as last year's semi-finalist Magda Linette retired due to injury while trailing 6-2 2-0.
Australian Open day one
MELBOURNE : Highlights of the first day of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Sunday, all times local (GMT +11):
Mothers Wozniacki, Kerber look to get the balance right in Melbourne
MELBOURNE : Caroline Wozniacki and Angelique Kerber have both experienced great triumphs at the Australian Open but admit they will be unable to focus purely on the tennis as they return to Melbourne Park after long absences this year.