… so that it does nothing to ensure that their participation at the grassroots level is not impacted,” said Florence, whose group recently urged the WTA to abandon sex testing.Earlier this month, world number one Aryna Sabalenka backed the WTA’s policy while American Jessica Pegula …
… With Britain's Jack Draper and Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan withdrawing from the US Open mixed doubles, their former partners - Americans Jessica Pegula and Taylor Fritz - re-paired together as a team and were given direct entry into the main draw. …
Pegula dethrones Swiatek to book Cincy final against Gauff By AFP August 23, 2026 12:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Jessica Pegula rallied in the third set to topple defending champion …
… I'm happy to be playing the tennis that I am." - Good record - Poland's Swiatek now plays a semi-final against Jessica Pegula, who is reportedly carrying a hip niggle after defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (7/4). …
Top-ranked Sabalenka, Pegula stunned in Toronto fourth round By AFP August 09, 2026 11:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Aryna Sabalenka reacts while playing Ekaterina Alexandrova during day seven of the N …
Sabalenka and Pegula advance at Toronto By AFP August 07, 2026 09:31 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Aryna Sabalenka is returns a shot to Shuai Zhang of China during day five of the National Bank Open Prese …
… I felt much better, I couldn't wait to get back on court and start working towards my goals for this swing." Sabalenka heads a top half of the draw that also includes two-time winner Jessica Pegula, the third seed, 2024 finalist Amanda Anisimova and seventh-seeded Iga Swiatek of …
Eala stuns Osaka to book Washington final against Pegula By AFP August 02, 2026 05:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Alexandra Eala of the Philippines celebrates after winning a women's singles match again …
Czech sixth seed Linda Noskova, who won her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, said her success has not given her extra confidence heading into the US Open, emphasizing instead that she approaches each tournament with a fresh mental state. The 21-year-old admitted she is still adjusting to life as a Grand Slam champion and that the victory has shown her more titles are possible.
Czech sixth seed Linda Noskova, who won her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, said her success has not given her extra confidence heading into the US Open, emphasizing instead that she approaches each tournament with a fresh mental state. The 21-year-old admitted she is still adjusting to life as a Grand Slam champion and that the victory has shown her more titles are possible.
Recent controversy in the WNBA has reignited debate about transgender athletes in women's sports, with advocacy groups divided over fairness: some say only biological women should compete to maintain competitive fairness, while others argue that barring transgender women is exclusionary and prevents access to sport.
Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, and Carlos Alcaraz, a seven-time Slam singles winner, will compete together in US Open mixed doubles, the USTA announced. Williams, 44, is returning to the US Open for the first time since 2022 but will not compete in singles.
Jessica Pegula rallied in the third set to beat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 and advance to the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters final against Coco Gauff, who defeated Sara Bejlek 6-4, 6-1.
Iga Swiatek moved into the semi-finals of the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters after Elena Rybakina was forced to retire with a heel injury less than half an hour into their quarter-final clash. Rybakina's withdrawal raised concerns over the fitness of the world number two Kazakh just 10 days before the US Open.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka was defeated 7-6 (7/3), 4-6, 6-4 by 16th seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in the Toronto Masters fourth round, while Jessica Pegula was also upset in the same round.
Elena Rybakina defeated Ann Li 6-2, 7-5 to reach the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters, while French Open winner Mirra Andreeva was eliminated by Canada's Leylah Fernandez 6-1, 6-4.
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the fourth round of the WTA Toronto Masters by defeating China's Zhang Shuai 6-3, 6-4 in 76 minutes. Sabalenka, the reigning US Open champion with a 38-6 record this year, said she found her rhythm as the match progressed.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka aims to extend her hard court dominance at the WTA 1000 tournament in Toronto ahead of her US Open title defense, after disappointing results at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. Sabalenka has won 23 of 24 hard court matches this year but must reach the round of 16 to hold onto her ranking, or Kazakhstan's Elena Rybakina could claim number one if she wins the trophy.
Philippines left-hander Alexandra Eala defeated former world number one Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 to reach the women's final of the WTA and ATP Washington Open, where she will face third-ranked Jessica Pegula. The 21-year-old Eala is set to jump to a career-best 24th in the world rankings.
Novak Djokovic beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in the second round to reach Wimbledon's third round, while defending champion Jannik Sinner also advanced. French Open champion Mirra Andreeva suffered a shock exit.