Marija Zivlak
Marija Zivlak is the founder and editor-in-chief of Women’s Tennis Blog, a trusted source for in-depth coverage of the WTA Tour, tennis fashion, and player insights. Based in Belgrade, Serbia, she has been reporting on women’s tennis for over 18 years and has contributed exclusive fashion articles to the official WTA website.
Marija launched Women’s Tennis Blog on March 31, 2007 to provide fans with accurate, engaging, and up-to-date tennis news. Her expertise and deep connections within the sport allow her to offer unique perspectives on tennis trends, gear, and events.
Townsend’s China food critique draws fire: xenophobic, ignorant, disrespectful?
Taylor Townsend is once again at the center of controversy, this time for remarks about Chinese cuisine while competing at the Billie Jean King...
Pliskova slams fellow players over “overloaded” schedule: “They’re always complaining… and paid more than ever”
Tennis players have been increasingly vocal about the pressures of packed schedules, pointing to the physical and mental toll of constant travel, back-to-back tournaments,...
Lisicki shares honest motherhood struggles: “I never thought I wouldn’t be back competing at 9–12 months”
When Sabine Lisicki announced her pregnancy and later welcomed her first child in September 2024, she made it clear that her tennis career was...
“It was just cracked all over”: Pliskova returns after horrible ankle injury
Former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova has endured a grueling year battling serious injuries, but she’s finally back on court, competing at the Full...
Iva Jovic rules Guadalajara: Youngest WTA champion of 2025 season with Serbian roots
At just 17 years old, Iva Jovic has etched her name into tennis history by lifting her first career WTA title. The Californian teenager,...
Jelena Dokic hints at breakup: “I am with someone that doesn’t love me”
In July, Jelena Dokic introduced her first relationship since ending her 19-year partnership with Tin Bikic. The former Wimbledon semifinalist found love with Yane...
When Serbia ruled tennis: Ivanovic & Jankovic at No.1 and No.2 in 2008
By this time in 2008, Serbia had just wrapped up its greatest WTA summer: between June 9 and August 17, Ana Ivanovic and Jelena...
Asia Muhammad says ‘yes’ to James Cross: WTA star celebrates engagement with friends
Doubles world No. 15 Asia Muhammad has said “yes”! The American tennis star is officially engaged to fiancé James Cross, and her friends made...
The silent death of Sugarpova. What happened to Sharapova’s candy business?
When Maria Sharapova launched Sugarpova in 2012, it was hailed as one of the most promising athlete-driven business ventures in sports. At the height...
Anna Kalinskaya exposes Holger Rune for bombarding her with messages, he fires back!
In an interview with Anna Chakvetadze, Anna Kalinskaya made a startling revelation: Danish ATP star Holger Rune has been persistently messaging WTA players, admitting...
