WTA roundup: Injuries KO two in Austin quarters
Injuries knocked out two players in the quarterfinals of the ATP Open on Friday in Austin, Texas.
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Andreeva fends off Baptiste challenge to reach Madrid Open final
MADRID: A disciplined Mirra Andreeva saw off a late challenge from Hailey Baptiste to prevail 6-4 7-6(8) in a battle of nerves on Thursday to reach the final of the Madrid Open. Andreeva, who turned 19 on Wednesday, will face Marta Kostyuk or Anastasia Potapova in the final of the claycourt tournament, with the two set to face off later in the day. “I feel so much adrenaline inside, I feel like I’m still nervous,” Andreeva said in the post-match interview. “Honestly, I’m just so happy that I won... I’m very happy with how I served today.” Baptiste had shocked world number one Aryna Sabalenka in the quarterfinals, but the 24-year-old struggled as ninth seed Andreeva conceded only two points on serve in the first set. The American stood firm until the seventh game, when Baptiste’s forehand landed wide, handing Andreeva a break point.
Lucky loser Potapova makes history with Madrid semifinal run
MADRID: Anastasia Potapova has turned tennis heartbreak into history by becoming the first lucky loser to reach a WTA 1000 semifinal after her thrilling 6-1 6-7(4) 6-3 victory over Karolina Pliskova at the Madrid Open on Wednesday.
Lucky loser Potapova makes history with Madrid Open semi-final run
April 29 : Anastasia Potapova has turned tennis heartbreak into history by becoming the first lucky loser to reach a WTA 1000 semi-final after her thrilling 6-1 6-7(4) 6-3 victory over Karolina Pliskova at the Madrid Open on Wednesday.
If we don't go to intl competitions, while Russians are talking about Russian world, it won't benefit us – Sports minister Bidny
Ukraine’s Minister of Youth and Sports Matviy Bidny believes that Ukrainian athletes need to be present at international competitions, even with the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes, in order to be visible and promote their narrative.
Top trio eye Grand Slam glory with Sabalenka targeting third Australian Open crown
MELBOURNE, Jan 15 : Australian Open favourite Aryna Sabalenka headlines a powerful cast of characters at Melbourne Park along with Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff as they look to shape the early-season narrative at the year's opening Grand Slam.
Sabalenka goes back-to-back at Brisbane International
Jan 11 : World number one Aryna Sabalenka brushed aside Marta Kostyuk 6-4 6-3 in the Brisbane International final on Sunday to retain the title without losing a set ahead of her bid to reclaim the Australian Open title this month.
Sabalenka returns to Brisbane final with win over Muchova
BRISBANE, Jan 10 : Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka outclassed Karolina Muchova to seal a 6-3 6-4 win at the Brisbane International on Saturday and reach the final of the Australian Open tune-up tournament for the third straight year.
Jannik Sinner beats American teen Learner Tien to win China Open
Jannik Sinner won the China Open by beating American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 in Wednesday's final to continue his preparations for the Shanghai Masters.