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20.12.2024 | Tennis on the Edge of Change: Innovation and Financial Security in Focus | Tennis is at a crossroads. The sport, long dominated by its legends, is now grappling with the need for innovation and financial security. As the United Cup approaches, the call for change grows louder. The tournament director, Stephen Farr... |
20.12.2024 | Angry gamblers responsible for nearly half of social media player abuse | LONDON : Angry gamblers were responsible for nearly half of the 12,000 abusive social-media posts aimed at tennis players this year, according to a report published on Thursday.
The study, undertaken by the International Tennis Federation (... |
19.12.2024 | United Cup can be breeding ground for innovation, says tournament director | BENGALURU : Tennis has been slow to embrace innovation partly due to its success in a golden era dominated by global superstars but the sport must now strive to move with the times, the tournament director of the United Cup said on Thursday... |
14.12.2024 | A New Era in Tennis: Transition and Triumph | The world of tennis is in a state of flux. As the sun sets on one chapter, another dawns. Stacey Allaster, a trailblazer in the sport, is set to step down as the U.S. Open tournament director after the 2025 edition. Her departure marks the ... |
12.12.2024 | US Open tournament director Allaster to step down after 2025 edition | U.S. Open tournament director Stacey Allaster will step down from the role after next year's edition of the Grand Slam and take up a strategic advisory position within the United States Tennis Association (USTA), the governing body said.
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10.12.2024 | Sabalenka named WTA Player of the Year | Aryna Sabalenka has been voted the WTA Player of the Year for the first time after the Belarusian won two Grand Slam titles and secured the year-end world number one ranking, the governing body of women's tennis said.
After successfully def... |
02.12.2024 | Rough diamond Shnaider finds her sparkle in breakthrough season | BENGALURU : Diana Shnaider's four WTA titles in a breakthrough season took her to the brink of the top 10 in the world and suggested the Russian might soon become known for a lot more than her trademark polka dot bandanas.
The versatile 20-... |
29.11.2024 | World tennis number 2 Swiatek accepts one-month doping suspension | PARIS: World number two Iga Swiatek has accepted a one-month suspension after testing positive for a banned substance, the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA) announced on Thursday (Nov 28).
Swiatek, 23, tested positive for the hea... |
11.11.2024 | Microphones would have solved off-court coaching issue, says Fritz | TURIN : Taylor Fritz believes the tennis authorities should have clamped down hard on off-court coaching rather than change the rules to allow it, saying it takes away from the sport's unique appeal.
The International Tennis Federation (ITF... |
10.11.2024 | Rising Stars Shine at WTA Finals in Riyadh | The WTA Finals in Riyadh is a stage where dreams ignite. This year, the spotlight is on two remarkable players: Qinwen Zheng and Aryna Sabalenka. Both athletes have shown grit, determination, and talent that captivates fans and critics alik... |
10.11.2024 | Krejcikova calls for respect after TV comment about her appearance | Czech Barbora Krejcikova on Sunday called for respect and professionalism in sports media as she hit out at "unprofessional" remarks made about her appearance during a broadcast on the Tennis Channel.
Wimbledon champion Krejcikova... |
06.11.2024 | Canada's Andreescu withdraws from Billie Jean King Cup Finals | Bianca Andreescu will not be part of Canada's bid to defend their Billie Jean King Cup title as the former U.S. Open champion has withdrawn from the event, Tennis Canada said on Tuesday.
Andreescu, who has battled injuries throughout the se... |
06.11.2024 | Zheng beats Paolini to march into WTA Finals semis | Previous
China's Qinwen Zheng celebrates after winning her women's singles group stage match against Italy's Jasmine Paolini. (Photo: REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed)
China's Qinwen Zheng in action during her women's singles group stage match agai... |
05.11.2024 | Top seed Sabalenka reaches semis at WTA Finals with win over Paolini | Previous
Tennis - WTA Finals - King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - November 4, 2024 Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina in action during her women's singles group stage match against China's Qinwen Zheng REUTERS/Hamad I Mohamm... |
03.11.2024 | Swiatek battles past Krejcikova in WTA Finals opener | Previous
Tennis - WTA Finals - King Saud University Indoor Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - November 3, 2024 Poland's Iga Swiatek shakes hands with Czech Republic's Barbora Krejcikova after winning their women's singles group stage match REUTE... |
02.11.2024 | WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia can help 'open doors', says Gauff | Staging the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia can help to bring change on behalf of gender equality and LGBTQ rights in the kingdom, Coco Gauff said, although the former U.S. Open champion added that she still had some reservations.
Riyadh will ho... |
01.11.2024 | The WTA Finals: A Clash of Titans in Saudi Arabia | The WTA Finals are upon us, and the stage is set for a thrilling showdown. Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, two of the brightest stars in women’s tennis, are ready to battle for supremacy. This event, taking place in Saudi Arabia, is more t... |
01.11.2024 | Sabalenka aims to deny Swiatek at WTA Finals, end year as number one | RIYADH : Aryna Sabalenka can finish a spectacular season by securing the year-end world number one ranking, while Iga Swiatek will eye a late surge to reclaim top spot as the duo take centre stage at the WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia from Satu... |
22.10.2024 | United Cup is here to stay, says tournament director | SYDNEY : United Cup tournament director Stephen Farrow is confident the future of the event is rock solid despite the debate over the crowded tennis calendar and Saudi Arabia's interest in launching an ATP Masters event early in the season.... |
22.10.2024 | Swiatek announces return to action at Billie Jean King Cup Finals | Poland's Iga Swiatek will play in the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Malaga in November, where they face hosts Spain in the opening match, the world number two said on Tuesday
Swiatek has not played since her U.S. Open quarter-final defeat ... |
21.10.2024 | Sabalenka's Rise: A New Era in Women's Tennis | Aryna Sabalenka is on fire. She has reclaimed the top spot in the WTA rankings, outpacing Iga Swiatek. This shift sets the stage for an electrifying finish to the tennis season. The WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia loom large, promising high stak... |
21.10.2024 | Sabalenka determined to stay world number one after leapfrogging Swiatek | Aryna Sabalenka's return to top spot in the WTA rankings after leapfrogging Iga Swiatek has set up a thrilling end to the season, with next month's WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia likely to prove decisive in the race to end the year as world num... |
16.10.2024 | The 2024 Ningbo Open Kicks Off | NINGBO, China, Oct. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 14, the main event of the 2024 Ningbo Open officially commenced! After partnering with the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for the first time last year, the Ningbo Open has been upgra... |
10.10.2024 | Singapore Sports Hub challenges Mandopop singer Jay Chou to tennis match | Listen to this article
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25.09.2024 | Freedom of movement trial proving popular for fans | LONDON : The days of tennis fans missing the action while waiting patiently in queues to retake their seats could become a thing of the past with a trial to allow more freedom of movement during ATP Tour events proving popular.
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23.09.2024 | Injured Rybakina skips Beijing, Wuhan but eyes return before WTA Finals | Former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina said she has pulled out of tournaments in Beijing and Wuhan due to a back issue but is aiming to return to action before the WTA Tour's season finale in Riyadh in November.
The world number four enjo... |
22.09.2024 | Haddad Maia's Triumph: A New Dawn in Women's Tennis | In the world of tennis, resilience is the name of the game. Beatriz Haddad Maia proved this once again at the Korea Open. She faced the formidable Daria Kasatkina, the top seed, in a match that tested her mettle. The final score—1-6, 6-4, 6... |
22.09.2024 | Lethal Haddad Maia fights back to beat Kasatkina in Korea Open final | U.S. Open quarter-finalist Beatriz Haddad Maia overcame first-set jitters in the Korea Open final to beat top seed Daria Kasatkina 1-6 6-4 6-1, winning the first WTA 500 singles title of her career on Sunday.
Haddad Maida, who lost the fina... |
21.09.2024 | WTA roundup: Tamara Zidansek rallies in Thailand; rain washes out play in Korea | Tamara Zidansek rallied from a set and a break down, then saved four match points to outlast Nadia Podoroska of Argentina 4-6, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (3) in the quarterfinals of the Thailand Open in Hua Hin.
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13.09.2024 | WTA roundup: Canadian teen upsets top seed in Guadalajara | Previous
FILE PHOTO: Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 26, 2024 Germany's Eva Lys in action during her first round match against France's Caroline Garcia REUTERS/Lisi Niesner
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11.09.2024 | WTA roundup: Elise Mertens avoids day of upsets in Tunisia | Previous
FILE PHOTO: Aug 29, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Ashlyn Krueger (USA) hits a backhand against Mirra Andreeva (not pictured) in a women's singles match on day four of the 2024 U.S. Open tennis tournament at Billie Jean King National Ten... |
08.09.2024 | The Stage is Set: Sabalenka vs. Pegula in the US Open Final | The air crackles with anticipation. The U.S. Open final is upon us. Aryna Sabalenka, the Belarusian powerhouse, faces off against American Jessica Pegula. This match is more than just a game; it’s a clash of titans, a battle of wills, and a... |
07.09.2024 | Hometown hero Pegula looks to upset Sabalenka in US Open final | Previous
FILE PHOTO: Sep 5, 2024; Flushing, NY, USA; Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus hits the ball to Emma Navarro of the United States on day eleven of the U.S. Open tennis tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandato... |
29.08.2024 | Garcia says 'unhealthy betting' behind online abuse after US Open exit | NEW YORK: Caroline Garcia said she received online abuse after her first-round loss at the US Open and the French player on Wednesday (Aug 28) blamed "unhealthy betting" as one of the main reasons players are targeted on social me... |
19.08.2024 | Sabalenka and Pegula advance to Cincinnati Open final | CINCINNATI :Aryna Sabalenka advanced to her first Cincinnati Open final with relative ease, defeating Polish world number one Iga Swiatek 6-3 6-3 in the semi-finals on Sunday.
American Jessica Pegula beat Spain's Paula Badosa 6-2 3-6 6-3 in... |
17.08.2024 | The Road to Redemption: Swiatek and Gauff Face Hardcourt Trials | The summer sun beats down on Cincinnati, a city known for its vibrant culture and, this week, its tennis fervor. The Cincinnati Open, a WTA 1000 event, serves as a crucial stop on the road to the US Open. Here, two of the sport's brightest ... |
13.08.2024 | Swiatek to sharpen hardcourt skills in Cincinnati with US Open looming | Iga Swiatek expects a tough return to hardcourt tennis at the Cincinnati Open but the top-ranked Pole said she will not heap pressure on herself and approach the WTA 1000 event like a "practice tournament" before the U.S. Open.
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07.08.2024 | Swiatek qualifies for WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia | World number one Iga Swiatek became the first player to qualify for the season-ending WTA Finals to be held in Riyadh from Nov. 2-9, the governing body of women's tennis said on Wednesday.
The season finale, which features the top eight sin... |
01.08.2024 | Olympics | Paris Olympics Day 6: Simone Biles shines for all-around gold; Summer McIntosh wins another medal | “It means the world,” McIntosh said. “That was definitely one of my favorite races.”Summer McIntosh, of Canada, celebrates winning the the women’s 200-meter butterfly final at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Nanterre, France, Thursday, Aug. 1, ... |
14.07.2024 | Paolini falls short, but can dare to dream big | Previous
Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 13, 2024 Italy's Jasmine Paolini with the runners-up trophy as she speaks to the media and crowd after losing the final against Czech Republic's ... |
09.07.2024 | Serena Williams Once Tried to Deposit a $1 Million Check at an ATM Drive-Thru: 'I Never Played for Money' The tennis legend recently appeared on an episode of "Hot Ones" with Sean Evans. | Cashing a check can still be a pain, but drive-thru ATMs and banking apps have made the process much more seamless.
But if you're the tennis legend Serena Williams—your paychecks might be a bit more than the ATM can handle.
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24.06.2024 | Notorious drug lord and former wrestler known as Bulgaria's "cocaine king" surrenders after years on the run | Fugitive Bulgarian drug lord Evelin Banev, wanted in several European countries, surrendered to law enforcement authorities early Monday, the interior ministry said.
The former wrestler — dubbed Bulgaria's "cocaine king" — had bee... |
21.05.2024 | PIF and WTA sign multi-year partnership to accelerate the growth of women's tennis globally | In a historic moment for women's tennis, PIF will serve as the first-ever naming partner of the WTA Rankings
PIF and WTA will also work together to enhance and develop initiatives to support players at all levels
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21.05.2024 | WTA signs multi-year partnership with Saudi PIF | NEW YORK :The Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) will become the first-ever naming partner of the WTA's rankings, the two organisations announced on Monday, as part of a multi-year partnership.
The announcement marks the PIF's latest foray ... |
16.05.2024 | Iconic venue Queen’s Club to host major women’s tennis event | The iconic Queen’s Club in west London will host the world’s best female tennis players in a competitive tournament for the first time in 50 years.
Home to the men’s pre-Wimbledon championships, a WTA 500 event will now be held at the club ... |
16.05.2024 | Women to play at Queen's for first time in over 50 years | LONDON : Women's tennis will be played at Queen's Club from 2025 for the first time in over half a century after the women's tour announced on Thursday that it would host a WTA 500 event ahead of the Wimbledon Championships.
The iconic Quee... |
05.05.2024 | Swiatek outlasts Sabalenka in marathon final to win Madrid Open | Previous
Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - May 4, 2024 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka in action during her final match against Poland's Iga Swiatek REUTERS/Susana Vera
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25.04.2024 | Osaka doing her homework on clay ahead of French Open | Previous
Tennis - WTA 1000 - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - April 24, 2024 Japan's Naomi Osaka in action during her round of 128 match against Belgium's Greet Minnen REUTERS/Susana Vera
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22.04.2024 | Halep withdraws from Madrid Open | Simona Halep has pulled out of next week's Madrid Open in order to work on her fitness as the Romanian said she needs more time get physically ready to compete at the highest level after being out of action for over 18 months.
The former Wi... |
20.04.2024 | Former Wimbledon and French Open champion Muguruza retires | Spain's former world number 1 and Wimbledon and French Open champion Garbine Muguruza announced her retirement at a news conference on Saturday, making the extended break she had announced a year ago a permanent step.
Venezuelan-born Muguru... |
20.04.2024 | Swiatek's three in a row Stuttgart bid ended by Rybakina | Previous
Tennis - WTA 500 - Stuttgart Tennis Grand Prix - Tennis Club Weissenhof, Stuttgart, Germany - April 20, 2024 Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina during her semi final match against Poland's Iga Swiatek REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth
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20.04.2024 | Swiatek's Stuttgart hat-trick bid ended by Rybakina, Kostyuk into final | Previous
Tennis - WTA 500 - Stuttgart Tennis Grand Prix - Tennis Club Weissenhof, Stuttgart, Germany - April 20, 2024 Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina during her semi final match against Poland's Iga Swiatek REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth
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04.04.2024 | WTA Finals to be held in Saudi Arabia from 2024-2026 | Previous
Tennis - WTA Tour Finals - Panamerican Tennis Center, Guadalajara, Mexico - November 15, 2021 Chief Executive WTA tour Steve Simon before the match. REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo
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24.03.2024 | Boulter crushes Haddad Maia at Miami Open to close in on French Open seed | Katie Boulter followed up her first round walkover victory at the WTA Miami Open with an impressive 6-2 6-3 win over Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia on Sunday.
The Brit has been able to put back-to-back wins together for the first time since w... |
18.03.2024 | McEnroe fears Saudi Masters move could lead to year-round season | BENGALURU : John McEnroe accepts the inevitability of Saudi Arabia's growing influence on tennis but the American great fears the country's ambition to host a 10th Masters tournament could add to player and fan fatigue.
The outspoken New Yo... |
15.03.2024 | 'Iconic' Singapore Indoor Stadium should be preserved amid plans for new arena, say experts | Listen to this article
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14.03.2024 | Morgan Stanley's latest marketing move: sports and fashion | Morgan Stanley is attempting to meet new brand expectations by entangling itself in the world of sports and fashion.
Why it matters: Audiences expect to see culturally relevant marketing campaigns that clearly tie back to the product and hi... |
02.02.2024 | Sinner, the Pope and the rise of Italian tennis | Jannik Sinner’s comeback win over Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final last weekend enraptured Italy. And there are few surer signs than Pope Francis commenting on the national triumph.
“Today we have to congratulate the Italians be... |
10.01.2024 | Emma Raducanu still targeting Australian Open despite raising injury fears again | Emma Raducanu is still expected to play the Australian Open next week despite heightening concerns over her fitness by withdrawing from a second exhibition match in as many days. |
14.09.2023 | Six world-class players confirmed for Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open 2023 | HONG KONG, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong, China Tennis Association ("HKCTA") today announced that two-time Australian Open singles champion and former world No.1 Victoria Azarenka, 2023 Roland Garros singles semi-finali... |
10.08.2023 | Inaugural Golden Gate Open aims to set standard for gender equity in tennis | The Golden Gate Open debuts Saturday at Stanford's Taube Tennis Center with a little something out of the ordinary — equal prize money for men and women.
Why it matters: Spanning Aug. 12-19, the first-ever combined men's and women's profess... |
06.06.2023 | WTA and Hologic Create New Taskforce to Advance Women's Health Worldwide | Led by the WTA Performance Health team and its decades of sports sciences and medical expertise serving professional female tennis players, the all-female taskforce includes six WTA athletes and 19 esteemed medical advisors
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25.04.2022 | The rise and rise of tennis’ No1 superstar Iga Swiatek | When your father is an Olympic rower, a future in sport might almost be expected – if not demanded. |
22.03.2022 | Ash Barty, 25-Year-Old World No. 1, Stuns Tennis World By Announcing Retirement | TORONTO, ON - AUGUST 06: Ashleigh Barty of Australia waves to the crowd after losing to Sofia Kenin ... [+] of the United States following a first round match on Day 4 of the Rogers Cup at Aviva Centre on August 06, 2019 in Toronto, Canada.... |
04.03.2022 | Hiring Equity, Fan Engagement And Measuring Sponsorship ROI Among Day 1 Themes At Sloan Conference | How companies like HIVE estimate the sponsorship value of pre and post media exposure SoFi received ... [+] from being the host venue for Super Bowl LVI was among numerous topics covered at Day 1 of the MIT Sloan Sports Business Conference ... |
04.03.2022 | Hologic becomes global sponsor of women’s professional tennis | Hologic (NSDQ:HOLX) and the Women’s Tennis Association announced a partnership making Hologic the global title sponsor of the WTA Tour.
The multi-year alliance represents the largest global sponsorship in WTA history, as well as Hologic’s f... |
11.02.2022 | Why Peng Shuai’s Denial That She Was Sexually Assaulted Only Raises More Questions for China | With the eyes of the world on China for the Winter Olympics, tennis star Peng Shuai appeared before the international media—assuring everyone that she had never actually accused a former top Chinese Communist Party official of sexual assaul... |
29.01.2022 | Ash Barty beats Danielle Collins in Australian Open women's final | No. 1-ranked Ashleigh Barty defeated Danielle Collins in the Australian Open women's final Saturday in Melbourne, 6-3, 7-6 (2), to become the first Australian to win the women's singles title since 1978. Barty, 25, didn't surrender a single... |
20.12.2021 | A 6-minute video shows Peng Shuai awkwardly answering questions, saying she is 'free,' and that she never accused anyone of sexual assault | Sports A 6-minute video shows Peng Shuai awkwardly answering questions, saying she is 'free,' and that she never accused anyone of sexual assault
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02.12.2021 | Women’s Tennis Just Called China’s Bluff | The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) has suspended its tournaments in China over Beijing’s silencing of tennis player Peng Shuai, demanding an investigation into her sexual assault allegation against a former leader of the ruling Communist ... |
01.12.2021 | WTA suspends matches in China, calls for transparent investigation into Peng Shuai allegations | |
24.11.2021 | On China, Women’s Tennis Beats the NBA | When it comes to standing up to Beijing, the women are playing a tougher game than the men. Two years ago the National Basketball Association apologized when one of its general managers angered China with a tweet about Hong Kong. In sharp c... |
24.11.2021 | China bars celebrities from showing off wealth and 'extravagant pleasure' on social media, saying pop stars must comply with 'core socialist values' | Celebrities in China can no longer post "unethical" content, the country said Tuesday.
This includes content that "shows off wealth" and "extravagant pleasure," the notice said.
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23.11.2021 | China bars celebrities from showing off wealth and ‘extravagant pleasure’ on social media, saying pop stars must comply with ‘core socialist values’ | Chinese President Xi Jinping. Xinhua/Rao Aimin via Getty Images
Celebrities in China can no longer post “unethical” content, the country said Tuesday.
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22.11.2021 | Peng Shuai: Yet Another Reason Beijing Shouldn’t Host The Winter Olympics | MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 17: Shuai Peng of China serves in her first round doubles match with ... [+] Zhaoxuan Yang of China against Ashleigh Barty of Australia and Victoria Azarenka of Belarus during day four of the 2019 Australian O... |
19.11.2021 | Serena Williams joins a growing list of tennis stars condemning the disappearance of Chinese player Peng Shuai | Sports Serena Williams joins a growing list of tennis stars condemning the disappearance of Chinese player Peng Shuai
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18.11.2021 | Tennis Association Has a ‘Hard Time’ Believing Email from Missing Chinese Tennis Star | The head of the Women’s Tennis Association has cast doubt over what Chinese state media said was an email written by a tennis star who has disappeared from the public eye after accusing a former Communist Party leader of sexual assault. The... |
16.11.2021 | Tennis Stars Plead for Chinese Player’s Safety Following Sexual Assault Accusation | Tennis governing bodies and star players are speaking up for Chinese player Peng Shuai, after she made shocking allegations of sexual assault by a former Communist Party leader, triggering concerns about her personal safety. In a Nov. 2 pos... |
15.02.2021 | Serena Williams Headlines Trio Of American Women In Australian Open Quarterfinals | MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: Serena Williams of the United States plays a forehand in her ... [+] Women's Singles fourth round match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during day seven of the 2021 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on... |
14.02.2021 | Serena Williams Advances To Australian Open Quarterfinals, But Faces Brutal Path To 24th Major Title | MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: Serena Williams of the United States celebrates winning match ... [+] point in her Women's Singles fourth round match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus during day seven of the 2021 Australian Open at Mel... |
03.12.2020 | Week in Sportbiz: Yashenkov makes fan pledge ahead of election; global golf tour moves step closer; and Cazoo trumpets Hundred deal | It’s a big weekend for rugby in Europe, and not just because of the final round of Autumn Nations Cup fixtures. |
02.12.2020 | Stats Perform Acquires AI Platforms from Thuuz Sports | Stats Perform has seen an opportunity and snapped up Thuuz Sports-owned SmartReels and SmartRatings to drive innovation in viewership retention backed by powerful AI algorithms. Purchase to Aid in Growth and Innovation
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28.11.2020 | GVC Holdings and Stats Perform Sign In-play Data Deal | Stats Perform is already leveraging its data partnership with Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) by sealing a deal with GVC to provide the company with real-time data for in-play tennis markets. Stats Perform Spearheads In-play Tennis Data fo... |
06.09.2020 | Brooklyn Nets Coach Steve Nash Enjoying ‘Golden Era’ In Canadian Men’s Tennis | SPRINGFIELD, MA - SEPTEMBER 07: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2018 enshrinee ... [+] Steve Nash speaks during the 2018 Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony at Symphony Hall on September 7, 2018 in Springfield, ... |
10.04.2020 | Tennis Pioneer Anne Worcester Advocating For United Tennis Tours To Navigate Coronavirus Crisis | Anne Worcester (left), seen here with Connecticut Open runner-up Carla Suarez Navarro, of Spain, and ... [+] winner Aryna Sabalenka, of Belarus, in 2018, is calling for the men and women to come together for the benefit of the entire sport ... |
16.01.2020 | Coco Gauff To Face Venus Williams Again, This Time At The Australian Open | Gauff's vitory over Venus Williams in the first round of Wimbledon last year turned her into a huge ... [+] star. (Photo: Visionhaus/Getty Images)Visionhaus |
17.10.2019 | 15-year-old American Cori 'Coco' Gauff — the heir apparent to Serena Williams' throne — has jumped 614 places in the world tennis rankings after one extraordinary season | It's just a matter of time before Coco Gauff blossoms into the heir apparent to Serena Williams' throne that she is oft thought to be. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images
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28.01.2019 | Naomi Osaka admitted her fear of 'slipping and sliding' on grass courts ahead of Wimbledon | Naomi Osaka. Photo by Kyodo News via Getty Images
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12.01.2019 | Serena Williams says she and Venus were never 'afraid to be black' in tennis, and she wants her own daughter to be confident in her body | Serena and Venus Williams. (Olympics/YouTube)
Serena Williams has said there were not a lot of role models for her to look up to when she first started playing tennis.
This meant she took on that role herself and, thanks to life lessons fro... |
09.06.2017 | A French Open Women's Final Straight Out of Hollywood | Headed into this year's French Open, there were a lot of uncertainties swirling around in women's tennis. Serena Williams was out due to pregnancy. Maria Sharapova was out because she didn't receive a wild card. Defending champion Garbine M... |
05.05.2017 | What Maria Sharapova's Return Means for the WTA | Last Wednesday, after a 15-month doping suspension for taking the recently banned substance meldonium at last year's Australian Open, Maria Sharapova finally returned to professional tennis action.
Her comeback was anything but under-the-ra... |
28.01.2016 | Stop Freaking Out About Upsets in Women's Tennis | In the women's semifinals at the Australian Open, No. 1 Serena Williams defeated No. 4 Agnieszka Radwanska and No. 7 Angelique Kerber defeated unseeded Cinderella story Johanna Konta.
In case you can't do the math, that means the women's fi... |
12.12.2014 | Women's Tennis, Money, and the Uphill Battle for Equality | This week, the Women's Tennis Association continued its trailblazing ways when chief executive Stacey Allaster announced a 10-year, $525 million television rights deal with their current partner, PERFORM.
This is huge step up for the WTA. T... |
- | Tennis Channel will air Major League Pickleball tournament matches, deepening broadcast partnership | The Tennis Channel is diving deeper into America’s fastest growing sport, pickleball.
The channel will air the semi-finals and finals of Major League Pickleball’s Mesa, Arizona, tournament.
The league also announced the final two teams of M... |
- | CarMax ads featuring basketball star Sue Bird go viral, call attention to gender bias in sports | WNBA superstar Sue Bird, among the best players to ever play pro basketball, is featured in a series of CarMax advertisements that recently went viral on social media.
Sports marketing professor Nancy Lough told CNBC the ads represent a “ne... |
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По условиям соглашен... |
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