Pavlyuchenkova tests positive for COVID upon arrival in Australia
Vaccinated players are not guaranteed entry into tournaments in Australia, they also need a negative COVID-19 test. Russia's Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova is fully vaccinated, but her participation at the Australian Open is now in question...
Shimmer & colorblocks: Venus Williams’ EleVen Psychedelic tennis apparel
Shiny, iridescent clothes and colorblocked designs define the latest EleVen by Venus Williams Psychedelic tennis apparel. This collection is intended for fearless women, giving the heritage of the '70s a new life.
American WTA legend...
New year, old responsibilities: WTA players practice in Adelaide to kick off 2022 season
While most people are indulging in food and drinks on New Year's Eve and then spending January 1 relaxing at home, WTA players are pushing themselves and using the last moments of the off-season...
Hon upsets Kvitova, Sakkari squeezes through in Adelaide
The first main-draw play day of the 2022 WTA season is behind us. "Tennis makes an epic return," state the organizers of the Adelaide International 1, and the tournament is justifying expectations.
Third seed Maria...
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 Aussie Open success?
The 2022 Australian Open is just around the...
Leylah Fernandez strikes a sponsorship deal with Lululemon?
Canada's Leylah Fernandez is starting the 2022 season in new tennis apparel. The former Asics representative now looks to be wearing Lululemon, although no clothing sponsorship deal has been confirmed, at least not yet.
The...
Svitolina, Badosa start 2022 with losses, Swiatek cruises in Adelaide
As the second batch of first-round matches at the Adelaide International 1 got underway on Tuesday, Elina Svitolina and Paula Badosa suffered losses as seeded players, while defending champion Iga Swiatek eased into the...
Sloane Stephens’ wedding to Jozy Altidore on New Year’s Day
Sloane Stephens got married to her long-time partner Jozy Altidore on January 1. The wedding date best fitted their career/travel obligations, while it's also easy to remember and a nice way to start a...
Sabalenka, Sakkari stunned in Adelaide, Barty pushes through
The first half of second-round matches at the Adelaide International 1 completed on Wednesday and the draw lost seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Maria Sakkari, while top-seeded Ashleigh Barty squeezed past Coco Gauff at night.
Slovenia's...
Swiatek, Azarenka, Kenin advance to Adelaide quarterfinals
Second-round matches completed at the Adelaide International 1 and all three Grand Slam champions in action on Thursday have made it to the quarterfinals of the WTA 500 tournament in Australia.
Defending champion Iga Swiatek...
