WTA roundup: Canadian teen upsets top seed in Guadalajara
Top-seeded Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia squandered four match points and lost 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (0) to Marina Stakusic in the round of 16 at the Guadalajara Open Akron in Mexico on Thursday.
Marie Bouzkova Sport News
WTA roundup: Caroline Garcia reaches Guadalajara quarterfinals
French No. 4 seed Caroline Garcia got past Japan's Ena Shibahara 7-6 (3), 7-6 (5) Thursday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Guadalajara Open Akron in Mexico.
WTA roundup: France's Clara Burel, Diane Parry fall in Tunisia
Second-seeded Clara Burel and third-seeded Diane Parry, both of France, were the latest upset victims, falling in the second round of the Jasmin Open Tunisia on Wednesday in Monastir, Tunisia.
WTA roundup: Elise Mertens avoids day of upsets in Tunisia
Top seed Elise Mertens cruised to victory, but fourth-seeded Nadia Podoroska and fifth-seeded Jacqueline Cristian were not as fortunate in the first round of the Jasmin Open Tunisia on Tuesday in Monastir, Tunisia.
Badosa gets that winning feeling for first title in two years
Former world number two Paula Badosa said she felt like a top athlete again after putting her injury woes behind her to claim a first title in more than two years at the Washington Open.
Aryna Sabalenka Beats Victoria Azarenka To Reach Washington Open Semi-Final
Aryna Sabalenka withstood a shaky second set to defeat Victoria Azarenka 6-4, 6-4 in a Friday showdown of two-time Australian Open champions to reach the Washington Open semi-finals. Third-ranked Sabalenka fired eight aces in the matchup of Belarus rivals at the WTA and ATP hardcourt tuneup for the US Open. "Always tough battles against her," Sabalenka said. "She always brings the best fight she can. I always enjoy playing against her. Just super happy to get through this tough match.
Jelena Ostapenko Wins Eastbourne Opener, Elena Rybakina Withdraws
Jelena Ostapenko launched her bid for a second Eastbourne title with a gritty straight sets win over Greet Minnen in the first round of the Wimbledon warm-up event on Monday, while top seed Elena Rybakina withdrew from the tournament. Latvian fifth seed Ostapenko, the 2021 Eastbourne champion, defeated the Belgian qualifier 7-6 (7/3), 6-1 in just under 90 minutes on court. There was a worrying moment for Ostapenko, the 2017 French Open champion, when she fell on the grass midway through the second set but the world number 13 recovered to close out the win.
Swiatek Enjoys French Open Birthday Boost, Sinner, Alcaraz Into Last 16
Reigning champion Iga Swiatek celebrated her 23rd birthday by brushing aside Marie Bouzkova to reach the French Open last 16 on Friday, while Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz both powered into the second week. Alcaraz got the better of Sebastian Korda in straight sets to edge closer to a semi-final meeting with Sinner, who saw off Russian Pavel Kotov 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. "Sebastian Korda is a great player and a really good ball striker," said Alcaraz. "It is difficult to play against him. I had to run a lot. It was like a marathon for me today."