The women don’t play in Monte-Carlo, so the Mutua Madrid Open marks the first of two clay-court Masters 1000 tournaments. Iga Swiatek is the top seed; Aryna Sabalenka is the defending champion. […]
Following the conclusion of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, the second of back-to-back 1000-point tournaments takes place this coming fortnight in Miami. Here are my best bets on the women’s side. […]
Should we expect the unexpected at the upcoming BNP Paribas Open? Sure, there could be chaos in Indian Wells. However, the greater likelihood is that Iga Swiatek or one of the other top favorites takes care of business. […]
Aryna Sabalenka is a heavy favorite to lift the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup for a second consecutive year heading into Saturday’s Australian Open final against Qinwen Zheng. Sabalenka has not dropped a set this fortnight. […]
The 2024 Australian Open women’s singles event promises to deliver plenty of excitement. Iga Swiatek is the obvious favorite, but she has never won this title and has never even reached the final. The world No. 1 is no lock to lift the trophy. […]
The year-end No. 1 ranking all comes down to this for Iga Swiatek. If Swiatek wins Monday’s WTA Finals title match against Jessica Pegula, the Pole will finish the season as the top-ranked player in the world. If Pegula prevails, Swiatek will remain No. 2. […]
Coco Gauff is into the U.S. Open final for the first time in her career and stands one win away from capturing her first Grand Slam title. Standing in her way is none other than the woman who will be No. 1 in the world on Monday–regardless of Saturday’s outcome. […]
American women swept the two Premier 1000 titles heading into the U.S. Open. Jessica Pegula triumphed in Montreal and then good friend and doubles partner Coco Gauff lifted the trophy in Cincinnati. […]
Are more surprising results in the cards for this week’s Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati on the heels of last week’s upset-filled event in Montreal? Iga Swiatek is obviously the favorite, but here are three other players to watch. […]
While the men are in Toronto, the women are taking the court in Montreal for this week’s National Bank Open. Iga Swiatek is the favorite, but Coco Gauff is among the longer shots who are looking to contend. […]