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.
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...
Venus Williams out in first round for seventh straight time
At the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday, Venus Williams suffered her seventh consecutive first round exit. The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion has not...
Mirra Andreeva returns to Indian Wells with puppy Rassy and zero pressure
Mirra Andreeva is in Indian Wells to defend her title at the BNP Paribas Open. After the 2025 season she was able to finally...
Sabalenka, Gauff, Swiatek arrive for Media Day at the BNP Paribas Open
The top players gathered in the California desert on Tuesday for the BNP Paribas Open Media Day. While the main draw matches have not...
Exclusive with Sabalenka’s performance coach Jason Stacy: How crawling barefoot helped her to the Roland Garros final
Holding three Grand Slam titles from hard-court tournaments, Roland Garros has long eluded Aryna Sabalenka. The world number one has historically struggled on clay,...
Mirra Andreeva triumphs over Aryna Sabalenka to claim Indian Wells title
Seventeen-year-old Mirra Andreeva pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-4 6-3, securing the second WTA 1000 title...
Andreeva edges out Swiatek, Sabalenka gets her revenge on Keys at Indian Wells
Mirra Andreeva stunned defending champion Iga Swiatek to secure a spot in the BNP Paribas Open final. Fresh off her first WTA 1000 title...
Swiatek, Sabalenka seek revenge for season’s toughest losses
Defending champion Iga Swiatek and world number one Aryna Sabalenka hope to avenge their biggest defeats of 2025 in the BNP Paribas Open semifinals....
Coco Gauff out, Madison Keys keeps U.S. hopes alive at Indian Wells
The BNP Paribas Open quarterfinals are set, promising thrilling matchups in Indian Wells. Wildcard Belinda Bencic stunned Coco Gauff, leaving Madison Keys as the...
Feeling at home: Why tennis players love Indian Wells
As the round of 16 is underway at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells and every day more players are packing up to...
