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.
Can Emma Raducanu repeat her US Open success in Melbourne?
It's no secret that Emma Raducanu is one of many players to cop a COVID-19 related tennis withdrawal. Can the teen bounce back for...
Dinara Safina: the greatest player to never win a Grand Slam?
Arguably the greatest tennis player to never win a Grand Slam singles title, Dinara Safina's journey to the number one spot is quite an...
Diede de Groot makes her way towards GOAT status
Diede de Groot is making huge strides towards immortality status in wheelchair tennis and is set to become the next Dutch GOAT since Esther...
Women’s backhands: why did the one-hander fall from grace?
In the last couple of decades, the double-handed backhand has taken off in popularity in both the ATP and WTA tours, but why is...
Monica Seles and Steffi Graf: A rivalry too good to be true?
It's no doubt that Monica Seles is one of tennis' greatest potentials that never fully bloomed and her rivalry with Steffi Graf was undeniably...
Indigenous inspiration: Ash Barty’s journey to world number one
It takes more than winning Grand Slams to reach the number one spot. Consistent performance and smaller victories are all taken into account to...
Was Steffi Graf the true GOAT? A thought-provoking debate
Retiring at just 30 years old, Steffi Graf broke records that are yet to be contested to this day and she may well be...
Ons Jabeur is the greatest Arab tennis player in history
Arab countries don't immediately come to mind when one ponders on the backgrounds of the world's best tennis players, but Ons Jabeur has taken...
3 reasons China’s Li Na is the most prominent player in Asian tennis history
Li Na is a name that evokes a nostalgic sense of respect and admiration for tennis fans all over the world. Here are three...
Is body type a factor? A glance at the WTA’s most dominant players
Tennis has long been a test of one's athletic abilities, wits, and mental endurance, but to what extent does one's body type affect the...
