Ashleigh Barty: Amazing Aussie likened to Roger Federer by fellow tennis stars
World number one Ashleigh Barty is unbeaten so far in 2022 and the Australian’s remarkable form has garnered comparisons with tennis legend Roger Federer.
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Garbine Muguruza begins Dubai title defence with battling win over Katerina Siniakova
Garbine Muguruza got her Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships title defence up and running on Tuesday but the Spaniard was forced to work for the win by Katerina Siniakova.
Tunisian star Ons Jabeur claims 1st round victory over Vera Zvonareva at Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships
DUBAI: Ons Jabeur overcame veteran Vera Zvonareva 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 in a center court thriller on Tuesday to reach the second round of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, but third seed Paula Badosa suffered a shock defeat by qualifier Elena-Gabriela Ruse.
Paula Badosa regresa oxidada
Paula Badosa y con las expectativas muy altas para el torneo de categoría WTA 500, en el que partía como tercera cabeza de serie. Sin embargo, la española ha sido eliminada a las primeras de cambio por la rumana Elena-Gabriela Ruse, número 59 del mundo, que se ha impuesto en tres sets por 6-3, 5-7 y 6-4.
Al-Hilal sack Leonardo Jardim after humiliating FIFA Club World Cup loss
LONDON: Al-Hilal fired head coach Leonardo Jardim on Monday, just 48 hours after the Saudi champions lost 4-0 to Al-Ahly of Egypt in the FIFA Club World Cup, with Argentine Ramon Diaz returning to the club for a second spell.
Becky Lynch to take on WWE legend Lita at Elimination Chamber in Jeddah
Becky “The Man” Lynch is looking to retain the Raw Women’s Championship when she takes on WWE Hall of Famer Lita at the Elimination Chamber taking place in Jeddah on Feb. 19.
'She's the best, like Roger Federer' - World No 1 Ashleigh Barty lauded by WTA rivals after Australian Open win
It’s been two weeks since Ashleigh Barty clinched a historic Australian Open title in Melbourne and her fellow players are still in awe of the manner in which she pulled it off. Barty ended Australia’s 44-year wait for a home singles champion at the tournament and clinched her third major crown without dropping a set. Ad/> The Queenslander was broken just three times throughout the entire fortnight, and lost a mere 21 games en route to the final before defeating Danielle Collins 6-3 7-6(2).
St Petersburg winner Kontaveit climbs to 6th in WTA rankings
Estonia's Anett Kontaveit climbed to a career-high sixth in the WTA rankings released on Monday a day after her victory in St Petersburg.