Aryna Sabalenka kicked off her quest for an elusive first WTA Finals win with victory in her opening match at Indian Wells. The former world number one defeated Karolina Muchova 7-6 (7-2), 7-5 to boost her hopes of going one better than last year's final loss to Elena Rybakina.
(AP) — Aryna Sabalenka defeated Karolina Muchova 7-6 (2), 7-5 for her first win at the 2026 WTA Finals on Monday. 3 seed Mirra Andreeva, got through two close sets to beat Muchova in 1 hour, 53 minutes.
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Alex Eala lifted her first silverware on the WTA Tour during the 2026 season. Eala ended the season losing in the Hong Kong final to...
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Aryna Sabalenka grapples with a misfiring serve as she begins her WTA Finals campaign with a tight victory over Karolina Muchova.
Jessica Pegula has praised her fellow American Coco Gauff after losing to her at the WTA Finals. Pegula was beaten 4-6, 7-6(7-5), 2-6 by Gauff...
The tennis star from Belarus won the BNP Paribas Open in March and is back for more this week at the WTA Finals.
Aryna Sabalenka battled past Karolina Muchova in straight sets to make a winning start at the season-ending WTA Finals in Indian Wells on Monday.This year's WTA Finals were scheduled to be held in Saudi Arabia but in July were moved to Indian Wells after US military strikes on Iran in February and the subsequent war in the region. rcw/nf
Coco Gauff defeated Jessica Pegula at the WTA Finals on Sunday, significantly boosting her chances of reaching the semi-finals. The 22-year-old, who has now beaten...
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Coco Gauff began her WTA Finals campaign with a victory on Sunday evening. Gauff, the highest-seeded player in her group following Elena Rybakina’s withdrawal, defeated...
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Aryna Sabalenka is set to begin her journey at the 2026 WTA Finals on Monday afternoon. Under the glare of the Californian sun, Sabalenka will...
Ryan ten Doeschate opened up about a thoughtful exchange with Virat Kohli focused on refining his batting technique. After Kohli faced difficulties during the challenging Australia tour, ten Doeschate cautiously approached him to discuss areas for improvement. Despite no immediate breakthroughs, the dialogue underscored the significance of mindful coaching communication, showcasing how subtle guidance can impact player development over time.
Welcome back to the Monday Tennis Briefing, where The Athletic will explain the stories behind the stories from the past week on court. This week, the WTA Finals opened with a little irony and two Americans got valuable lessons from opposing results in finals. If you’d like to follow our fantastic tennis coverage, click here. Why did the WTA Finals round-robin start with some good-natured poetic justice? Last Wednesday, the WTA Finals set tennis aflame. In a private conversation on a practice co
The All-American 2026 WTA Finals Group 1 match between Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula lasted two hours and 39 minutes on Sunday in Indian Wells. Gauff won the match in three sets, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-2.
Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-2 in her first match of the 2026 WTA Finals on Sunday
Coco Gauff was also caught up in the crossfire in the controversy of Jessica Pegula’s comments at the WTA Finals this year. Pegula was mostly...
Former champion Coco Gauff beats fellow American Jessica Pegula in her opening match of the WTA Finals at Indian Wells.
Move over Drop Shot and Honey Deuce, the Final Swing has arrived.
Coco Gauff overcame Jessica Pegula 6-4, 6-7 (5-7), 6-2 with a dominant third-set display to open her WTA Finals campaign. The world number four took the opener and recovered from 5-1 down in the second to come within a point of winning in straight sets.
(AP) — Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-2 in her first match of the 2026 WTA Finals on Sunday.Competing in Group 1 of the eight-woman field’s round-robin draw, Gauff improved to 6-5 in her career against Pegula after two hours, 39 minutes at Indian Wells Tennis Garden.
The WTA Finals includes only top top-ranked women in the world, with play continuing until Nov. 15.
Reigning Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova defeated Marta Kostyuk 6-2, 6-4 on Sunday in the opening match of the season-ending WTA Finals at Indian Wells.World number one and reigning champion Elena Rybakina withdrew from the WTA Finals on Saturday due to a viral illness with Kostyuk replacing her at the California hardcourt event.
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Coco Gauff has been given clear advice ahead of her opening match at the WTA Finals this year. Gauff is a former WTA Finals champion,...
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The Nittany Lions did just enough to escape against Washington for their second consecutive victory on Saturday. The oddsmakers like the win streak to continue when Minnesota comes to Happy Valley on Saturday. Penn State has opened as a 7.5-point favorite, according to FanDuel. Penn State raced out to an impressive 28-6 halftime lead on […]
Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula will help kickstart this year’s WTA Finals. Playing on home soil at Indian Wells, the American pair will go against...
Ryan Ten Doeschate called out Virat Kohli once again after he revealed how multiple members of the coaching staff were afraid to point out his flaws during his struggle in Australia.
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Elena Rybakina will not be playing at the WTA Finals this year, despite being the world number one. Rybakina has enjoyed the best season of...
Como sporting director Carlalberto Ludi has addressed the growing speculation regarding Real Madrid's potential moves to trigger buy-back clauses for Nico Paz and Jacobo Ramon. The two former La Fabrica starlets have become central figures for the Italian side, sparking fears among the Como faithful that a return to the Santiago Bernabeu could be on the horizon.
HONG KONG (AP) — American Claire Liu defeated Alexandra Eala 6-3, 6-0 to win the Hong Kong Tennis Open on Sunday.The 26-year-old Liu, playing her second final after Rabat, Morocco in 2022, needed just 1 hour, 33 minutes to wrap up her first WTA title without losing a set over her five matches.
The Kazakh will not have the chance to defend her title in Indian Wells
World No. 1 Elena Rybakina surprised many fans by announcing her withdrawal from the 2026 WTA Finals in Indian Wells.
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Rodrigo Mora has enjoyed a spectacular rise at Roma, cementing his place in the starting XI with a clinical run of goals that has earned him international recognition. The young forward is now set to join the Portugal national team for their first fixtures since the departure of a legendary figure.
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World number one Elena Rybakina withdraws from the season-ending WTA Finals because she says she is not "physically ready to compete".
World number one Elena Rybakina withdraws from the season-ending WTA Finals because of a viral illness.
Top-ranked and defending WTA Finals champion Elena Rybakina will not play in the 2026 WTA Finals, citing a medical withdrawal.
