Osaka condemns Ostapenko over heated U.S. Open row with TownsendNEW YORK: Naomi Osaka said using words like “no education” and “no class” to criticise a Black tennis player were among the worst things to say as the debate over a heated row between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko raged on at the U.S. Open on Thursday.
Wimbledon women’s singles: Three talking pointsLONDON: The battle to be crowned Wimbledon women’s champion is wide open, with the possibility of an eighth successive first-time winner at the All England Club.
Boisson jumps 296 places in WTA rankings after French Open runPARIS: France’s Lois Boisson, a surprise French Open semi-finalist, has jumped 296 places in the latest WTA rankings released Monday to a career-high 65.
No. 2 Iga Swiatek, No. 3 Jessica Pegula move to third round at Italian OpenROME: No. 2 seed Iga Swiatek needed just 52 minutes to advance to the third round at the Italian Open, topping home-country favorite Elisabetta Cocciaretto 6-1, 6-0 on Thursday in Rome.
Jelena Ostapenko topples No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Stuttgart finalUnseeded Jelena Ostapenko completed her first run to the winner’s circle since February 2024 when the Latvia native took down No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-4, 6-1 in the final of the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix on Monday in Stuttgart, Germany.
Swiatek reinforces No.1 spot in WTA rankingsPARIS: French Open champion Iga Swiatek cemented her place at the top of the women’s game with her victory at Roland Garros, reinforcing her position as world No.1 when the WTA released its new rankings on Monday.
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