Tag: WTA Tour
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Eala Triumphs in Auckland as Svitolina Cruises and Linette Knocks Out Venus Williams
Auckland’s Opening Day Sparks a Week of Excitement The ASB Classic in Auckland kicked off with a bang as young Filipino star Alexandra Eala delivered a dramatic comeback, sealing a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 win over Donna Vekic in the first round. The crowd roared as Eala, still just 20, showed the grit and poise that…
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Eala Stakes a Belated Auckland Comeback as Svitolina Soars and Linette Stuns Venus Williams
Eala Sparks a dramatic comeback in Auckland Alex Eala continued her meteoric rise to start the 2026 season with a gripping comeback at the ASB Classic in Auckland. In a feisty first-round showdown, the Filipino 20-year-old battled from a set down to defeat Donna Vekic 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, delivering a crowd-pleasing performance that underscored her…
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Rybakina Triumphs Over Sabalenka to Clinch WTA Finals Title in Riyadh
Rybakina Seizes the WTA Finals Crown in Riyadh Elena Rybakina defeated the world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in a dramatic and nearly flawless performance to win the WTA Finals, clinching the year-end crown with a 6-3, 7-6 (0) victory. The match, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, highlighted a season in which Rybakina showed nerves of…
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Rybakina Triumphs Over Sabalenka to Clinch WTA Finals Crown
Rybakina Upends Sabalenka in Riyadh to Claim the WTA Finals Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka, the world No. 1, to capture the coveted WTA Finals title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The sixth-ranked Kazakh player delivered a near-flawless performance, leveraging power and precision from the serve to secure a 6-3, 7-6 (0) triumph on Saturday. Dominant…
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Japan Open 2025: Alexandra Eala crashes out of Osaka in first round
Japan Open 2025: Alexandra Eala knocked out in Osaka by Tereza Valentova Alexandra Eala’s bid to climb higher at the Japan Open 2025 ended in disappointment on Tuesday as she was eliminated in the first round in Osaka. The Filipino world No. 54 was beaten in straight sets by 18-year-old Czech qualifier Tereza Valentova, a…
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Japan Open 2025: Alexandra Eala Crashes Out of Osaka in First Round
Japan Open 2025: Eala suffers early exit in Osaka Alexandra Eala’s Tokyo-to-Osaka swing took an unfortunate turn as the Filipino rising star bowed out in the first round of the Japan Open. The world No. 54 confronted a determined 18-year-old qualifier from the Czech Republic, Tereza Valentova, in a match that unfolded quickly and decisively…
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Raducanu Retires in Wuhan Open First Round as Heat Takes Toll
Raducanu’s Wuhan Open Challenge Ends Early Emma Raducanu’s latest campaign on the WTA tour got off to a difficult start in Wuhan as she retired in the first round against American Ann Li. Trailing 6-1, 4-1 and clearly running out of energy, the British number one could not continue in the heat and humidity that…
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Raducanu Retires in Wuhan Open First Round Against Ann Li Amid Scorching Conditions
Raducanu Faces Tough Start in Wuhan Open as Heat Takes Its Toll Emma Raducanu’s campaign at the Wuhan Open got off to a frustrating and disappointing start when she retired during her first-round match against American Ann Li. Trailing 6-1, 4-1, the British number one appeared exhausted, a reminder that the sport’s physical demands can…