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.
Paula Badosa’s new mindset could see her defend the Indian Wells title
Spain's Paula Badosa has been playing her best tennis since winning the 2021 Indian Wells title, but can she repeat her success to defend...
Player spotlight: Ajla Tomljanovic is the next Australian to look out for
She may not be born and bred in the land Downunder, but Ajla Tomljanovic was declared an Australian citizen in 2018 and is now...
Past and present: The challenges of becoming a tennis professional
The recently released film "King Richard" displays the hardships of making it in tennis, but how relevant are those issues in today's game?
Starring Will Smith,...
Power isn’t everything: Ash Barty ushers in the new game plan
In a power dominant era brought on by the Williams sisters, Ash Barty is changing the meta and ushering in a playstyle that could...
Tennis retirement: Do women last longer than men?
For many reasons, it's no surprise that the average tennis retirement age of players has increased drastically over time, but to what extent does...
A glance at the most powerful women’s forehands on the WTA Tour
The WTA has seen its fair share of dominant women's forehands through the decades, from Steffi Graf to Monica Seles and Maria Sharapova, but...
What does Ash Barty’s Australian Open win mean for her career?
Ash Barty's victory at the 2022 Australian Open was more than just a title. Let's take a look at what this awesome accomplishment truly...
Barty, Halep, Swiatek among favorites for the Australian Open title
The Australian Open has seen some major upsets heading into the quarterfinals. With Naomi Osaka out for the count, crowd favorite Ash Barty has...
Who’s got the best chance to win 2022 Australian Open women’s singles title?
The Australian Open first-round sees tournament favorites such as Ash Barty, Naomi Osaka, and Garbine Muguruza in action! But who will go the distance?
As...
How likely is Simona Halep to win Australian Open 2022?
Following a triumph at the Melbourne Summer Set 1, Simona Halep is in red-hot form as she sets her sights on the 2022 Australian...
