Yaseen Hijazi
Yaseen Hijazi joined Women's Tennis Blog in 2021, bringing his expertise and passion for tennis journalism to the platform. Previously, he was a regular contributor to Lob and Smash, a U.S.-based professional tennis news website, where he wrote top-ranking articles covering ATP and WTA events. His work has been recognized for its in-depth analysis and engaging storytelling. Originally from Australia, he is now based in Japan.
Jessica Pegula’s 2022 success positions her as the USA’s fan favorite
Reaching a career-high ranking of world number 7 as of July 2022, Jessica Pegula's rise up is a result of consistent growth in results...
Top 5 serves among active WTA players (2022)
Hitting a good serve in tennis takes more than just power. You need precision, placement and, in some cases, spin to pull off a...
Top 5 backhands among active WTA players
While many of the greatest WTA backhands the world has ever seen are now retired from the sport, there are still many backhand specialists...
Who is Elena Rybakina? The untold story of a Russian-born Kazakhstani
A result that few could have predicted, Elena Rybakina overcame all odds to lift the 2022 Wimbledon trophy. Her story is nothing short of...
Eyes on the prize: A glance at Ons Jabeur’s odds for Wimbledon 2022
With Iga Swiatek knocked out of the competition, all eyes are on Ons Jabeur as the next favorite for the title, but how likely...
Wimbledon WTA draw analysis: Favorites and missing players
As notable contenders make their withdrawal, returning stars make a surprise entry as we analyze the Wimbledon draw for 2022.
There's no doubt, the ban...
3 reasons Iga Swiatek will struggle to maintain dominance at Wimbledon
Riding a winning streak comparable to some of the greatest players in the history of tennis, Iga Swiatek's amazing run may end at Wimbledon,...
Grass court specialist Karolina Pliskova has the playstyle for Wimbledon success
With Wimbledon just around the corner, now is a perfect time to reflect on some of the grass-court favorites that are looking to do...
Coco Gauff, Grand Slam champion in the making
Receiving a runner-up trophy at Roland Garros at just 18 years old after succumbing to the world No.1 in the final, Coco Gauff has...
Roland Garros mid-tournament WTA analysis, Swiatek domination continues
It's been a rollercoaster French Open so far, with huge upsets keeping things spicy while tournament favorite Iga Swiatek stands the test of time.
This...
