Anita Stahl
Anita Stahl has been a freelance tennis writer and photographer since 2015. She joined Women’s Tennis Blog in 2022, covering tournaments such as Indian Wells, San Diego, and San Jose. Her sports photography and writing have been featured in Women’s Health Magazine, Tennis View Magazine, Britwatch Sports, Black Tennis Magazine, Electronic Urban Report, and African Tennis Now.
Originally from the United States, Anita holds a PhD, with her dissertation exploring the global cultural impact of elite women’s tennis.
At long last, Sabalenka gets her trophy in Indian Wells
Aryna Sabalenka lifted the Baccarat trophy at the BNP Paribas Open in her third final, defeating Elena Rybakina 3-6 6-3 7-6(6). In a topsy-turvy...
Rage rooms and revisions: The best quotes we left out at Indian Wells
At Indian Wells, it’s not unusual to have as many as five or six press conferences with WTA players per day as the draw...
Desert duel: Sabalenka and Rybakina set for Indian Wells final rematch
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and reigning Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina will face off for the BNP Paribas Open title after both secured...
Desert heat and heavy hitters: The Indian Wells semifinals are set
The BNP Paribas Open women’s semifinals are set after a scorching day of quarterfinal action in the California desert. World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka...
Superstars and upstarts: See whose through to the quarters in Indian Wells
The quarterfinals of the BNP Paribas Open will be played Thursday perhaps in most blistering heat the tournament has seen in years. Temperatures are...
Talia Gibson living Indian Wells fairytale, beats Jasmine Paolini
Australian Talia Gibson entered the BNP Paribas Open ranked 112. The official WTA website does not have a profile picture for her. After two...
Andreeva erupts at Indian Wells, shouts “f*** you all” toward the crowd
Mirra Andreeva is out with a bang from her BNP Paribas Open title defense. After losing a tough 4-6 7-6(5) 6-3 third-round battle to...
Gauff injury advances Eala as Anisimova blows past Raducanu
Coco Gauff retired from her third round match at the BNP Paribas Open against Alexandra Eala at 6-2 2-0. The fourth seed had gotten...
Swiatek and Sakkari set up early clash in the desert
In 2022 and 2024, Iga Swiatek lifted the BNP Paribas Open trophy ahead of runner-up Maria Sakkari. This year, they are meeting in the...
Anisimova eager to break through Indian Wells record: “I feel like this tournament can actually suit me very well.”
Sixth seed Amanda Anisimova overcame a slow start to defeat Anna Blinkova 5-7 6-1 6-0 at the BNP Paribas Open. The 24-year-old found her...
