Brad Stine wants rule change for Top Players in Masters 1000 Events Tommy Paul’s coach Brad Stine has suggested a significant change to Masters 1000 tournaments that would impact higher-ranked players. Paul himself had previously pointed out what he felt was a rule that doesn’t serve top competitors well. The current format gives all seeded […]
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Martina Trevisan backs Elena Rybakina as a 2026 title contender Martina Trevisan, who reached the French Open semi-finals in 2022, spoke to CLAY and RG Media, saying: “Except probably Aryna or right now Iga. I would add [Elena] Rybakina…” “They have something extra—height, serve, physicality. But overall the level on the rest of the players […]
Read MoreEven Roger Federer found himself in an awkward situation due to Wimbledon’s strict rules. Back in 2022, Federer was not playing the tournament as he was rehabilitating after surgery on his knee. When Federer arrived at Wimbledon (he wanted to have tea as he had a couple of hours to kill), despite being the man […]
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Speaking to the Guardian, the Polish star said: “I wasn’t really thinking about how it looks, I was just playing, and I didn’t want to give any points for free. It’s a Wimbledon final, I wanted to win it really bad. “After, for sure, there were a lot of crazy things happening. I remember all […]
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Iga Swiatek has been one of the players who has been openly critical of the number of tennis tournaments played in a calendar year. The Polish star has now hinted that she plans to play fewer tournaments than she did in 2025, despite having a good season on tour in which she won three titles, […]
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World No. 2 says reduced workload will help her perform better under pressure Iga Swiatek reached another level in 2025, finally adding a Wimbledon crown to her growing list of major achievements. Her year ended with a defeat at the WTA Finals, but across the season she still lifted three titles — Wimbledon, Korea and […]
Read MoreOverview In 2023, Novak Djokovic praised a young Iga Swiatek for what she had accomplished till then at the highest level in the WTA The Serbian was in love with her devotion and dedication to the sport, and yet stayed humble at the same time Novak loved the fact that Iga doesn’t make it easy […]
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Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys agree that Iga Swiatek is the most superstitious person when it comes to her routines. During an episode of The Player’s Box Podcast, Keys, Pegula, Jennifer Brady, and Desirae Krawczyk played a rapid-fire game. One of the questions Keys asked was, “Who’s the most superstitious with routines?” Pegula did not […]
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Iga Swiatek will end her 2025 season at this week’s Billie Jean King Cup play-offs with Poland. However, Swiatek failed to put up a fight against Aryna Sabalenka, who stayed at the World No.1 throughout the year. Her coach, Wim Fissette has revealed that the 24-year-old still aspires to overtake Sabalenka in the ATP rankings. […]
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The 2025 WTA season has ended. Iga Swiatek could win just three titles, one of which was her career’s first grass-court title at Wimbledon. Swiatek scripted history by demolishing Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0. Later during the Wimbledon Champions’ Ball, she danced with the men’s winner, Jannik Sinner. The Pole recently sat for an interview with […]
Read MoreIga Swiatek’s 2025 season has come to an end, and it may not have ended the way she had planned. The World No.2 was very vocal about the hectic schedule on tour and also hinted that she might have to skip some tournaments next year despite the consequences. Her coach, Wim Fissette has now confirmed […]
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Iga Swiatek has urged the Grand Slams to engage in negotiations and reconsider the players’ proposal concerning revenue sharing, players’ welfare, and other issues. The former World No. 1’s statement comes just days after Jannik Sinner criticized the major tournaments’ chiefs for slowing down negotiations. Players from the ATP and WTA have united through representatives […]
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Following his French Open heartbreak, Jannik Sinner took his revenge with a four-set win over arch-rival Carlos Alcaraz. During the customary Wimbledon ball, Sinner danced with Iga Swiatek. The Pole ended her title drought at SW19 by double-bageling Amanda Anisimova, winning her first title on grass. After Sinner’s win, he celebrated it with his team […]
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Overview Iga Swiatek lost to Amanda Anisimova 7-6(3), 4-6, 2-6 in her WTA Finals 2025 match, which led to her exit from the tournament After the loss, the WTA star claimed she played well and did not commit a lot of mistakes, and yet ended up losing The Welsh wondered the reason behind her exit […]
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Let’s rewind this trainwreck, shall we? The Polish powerhouse kicked off the WTA Finals looking like the Swiatek we all know and love (or love to hate, depending on your allegiance). She demolished Madison Keys 6-1, 6-2 in her opener, probably thinking to herself, “Another day, another dollar.” The confidence was oozing, the shots were […]
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Iga Swiatek couldn’t fight past Amanda Anisimova in the do-or-die WTA Finals round robin clash, losing with a 7-6(3), 6-4, 6-2 scoreline. This is for the second consecutive time that Swiatek failed to qualify for the semifinals of the season-ending championships. Last year, despite winning two matches, Swiatek’s semifinals plan was spoiled when Barbora Krejcikova […]
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Iga Swiatek fell to Amanda Anisimova in a decisive round robin match at the WTA Finals in Riyadh on Wednesday (November 5). Despite grabbing the lead after winning the first set, Swiatek failed to continue with her performance, leading her opponent to secure a comeback victory. In addition, during the match, the Polish star wanted […]
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Iga Swiatek became the second high-profile tennis player to test positive for a banned substance last year, with the five-time Grand Slam champion receiving a one-month suspension from the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA). For Swiatek, the most difficult part of the scandal was not the ban itself, but the reaction that followed. She admitted […]
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Amanda Anisimova rallied for a 6-7 (3), 6-4, 6-2 victory over Iga Swiatek of Poland on Wednesday to reach the semifinals of the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The fourth-seeded Anisimova advanced to face No. 6 seed Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan, who beat Russia’s Ekaterina Alexandrova 6-4, 6-4 to complete her sweep of round-robin […]
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Elena Rybakina’s dream start to the WTA Finals continued as she defeated 2023 champion Iga Swiatek in three sets in Riyadh. The World No.7 has now won eight consecutive tour-level matches and has secured her place in the semi-finals of the season-ending tournament after back-to-back victories. Rybakina wasted no time establishing her game in the […]
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Amanda Anisimova revealed that she’s looking forward to her encounter with Iga Swiatek in the decisive third round robin match at the WTA Finals. Both players have won just one match at the tournament and will need a win to qualify as second in Serena Williams’ Group after Elena Rybakina sealed her semi-final qualification. Anisimova […]
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Iga Swiatek and Amanda Anisimova will play their last round robin match of the WTA Finals, and the result will determine which of the two from Group Serena Williams will reach the semifinals. Apart from Swiatek and Anisimova, this group has Elena Rybakina and Madison Keys. Rybakina and Keys will meet in the first match […]
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Well, that was something. In what can only be described as a spectacular implosion, Iga Swiatek, the former World No. 1 who has been dishing out bagels and breadsticks like a disgruntled baker all season, completely crumbled against Elena Rybakina at the 2025 WTA Finals in Riyadh. It was the kind of match that makes […]
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Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek was at the center of controversy during her second Round Robin match at the ATP Finals. The 2023 champion lost 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 to Elena Rybakina . After the match, Swiatek decided not to shake the hand of the chair umpire. Moreover, her handshake with Rybakina was pretty dull too. […]
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No. 6 seed Elena Rybakina stormed to a 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 victory against No. 2 Iga Swiatek on Monday to move into first place in her group at the WTA Finals in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Rybakina’s stunning rally, coupled with Amanda Anisimova’s victory against Madison Keys, guaranteed the Kazakh’s spot in the semifinals with a […]
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Iga Swiatek has had to adapt to some significant changes this year, including a new coaching setup under Wim Fissette. Swiatek ended her long-standing partnership with coach Tomasz Wiktorowski, who has since joined up with Naomi Osaka, following the 2024 US Open. She then brought in Fissette, who has previously worked with Osaka as well […]
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Aryna Sabalenka has held the World No. 1 ranking throughout the entire 2025 season. Despite winning only one Grand Slam title, her consistency has kept her firmly at the top of the rankings. However, players like Iga Swiatek continue to challenge for the No. 1 position. Even so, the Polish star has stated that she […]
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The 2025 WTA Finals ignited in Riyadh with two lopsided openers in the Serena Williams Group, where every game shapes semifinal hopes. Iga Swiatek and Elena Rybakina delivered masterclasses, leaving Madison Keys and Amanda Anisimova to fight for survival in an all-American showdown. The group will take to the courts again on Day 3 with […]
Read MoreIga Swiatek has made it clear that to deal with the 11-month calendar- about which she has time and again complained- she will be skipping mandatory tournaments. The Pole is in Riyadh for the WTA Finals and has breezed past reigning Australian Open champion Madison Keys in her first round robin match. At the press […]
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Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek has been an inspiration to many young tennis players around the world. Still in the early stages of her career, she has already won six Grand Slam titles and a WTA Finals crown. Despite her own success, Swiatek has never hidden her admiration for Rafael Nadal. She mentioned that even […]
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Iga Swiatek began her WTA Finals campaign in the best possible way, defeating Madison Keys 6-1, 6-2 in the opening group stage match. The Polish star avenged her Australian Open semifinal loss to the American. After the match, Swiatek spoke about the potential of Saudi Arabia in tennis and emphasized the importance of promoting the […]
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