Osaka parts ways with coach Fissette
Former world number one Naomi Osaka's coach Wim Fissette said on Wednesday that the pair had ended their partnership after working together since 2019.
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Serena, Djokovic named in Cincinnati draws: organisers
Serena Williams will play in next month's Cincinnati Open WTA tournament as she builds towards a possible US Open appearance, organisers said on Tuesday.
Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic named in Cincinnati draws: Organizers
Serena Williams will play in next month's Cincinnati Open WTA tournament as she builds towards a possible US Open appearance, organizers said Tuesday. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, who last week was named in the field for next month's Canadian Open, joins a star-studded field for the hardcourt tournament. Williams, winner of the tournament in 2014 and 2015, entered the tournament using her protected ranking.
Serena Williams named in star-studded field for Cincinnati Open
Serena Williams is set to take part in the Western and Southern Open in Cincinnati next month with her protected ranking, organisers of the US Open tune-up tournament said on Tuesday.
Martic, Pera move up WTA rankings dominated by Swiatek
In a largely unchanged Top 10, American Jessica Pegula moved up one place to a career-high seven. Croat Petra Martic jumped 30 spots to 55 after winning her second title in Lausanne on Sunday with American Bernarda Pera moving up 49 places to break into the Top 100 at 81st after her first title win in Budapest. WTA rankings:1.
Russian-born Rybakina eyes Wimbledon final despite compatriots' ban
LONDON: Moscow-born Elena Rybakina will attempt to reach a first Wimbledon final on Thursday (Jul 7), counting her blessings that she escaped the tournament ban handed out to her Russian compatriots.
Wimbledon appealing fine from WTA over Russia ban
LONDON — The All England Club is appealing a fine levied by the WTA women's professional tennis tour for banning Russian and Belarusian players from tournaments in Britain because of the war in Ukraine.
Wimbledon to appeal $1 million fine over Russia ban
The All England Club imposed the ban in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Wimbledon chief executive Sally Bolton said an appeal will be lodged. "It's subject to a legal process so I can't comment specifically but what I will say is that we stand by the decision we made," said Bolton. "We have appealed." The Daily Mail reported that the Lawn Tennis Association, which runs the sport in the UK, was fined $750,000 and the All England Club $250,000.