World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka proved a class above American eighth seed Amanda Anisimova to win the US Open women's final on Saturday.
Iga Swiatek was the latest top player to suffer an upset loss in Montreal as the Wimbledon champion
Venus Williams, 45, made an age-defying return to tennis this year, becoming the oldest WTA singles match winner since 2004 in July.
Ostapenko said on Instagram that her anger stemmed from Townsend's refusal to apologise for benefiting from a net cord -- when the American's shot clipped the net and stayed in play -- and accused her of being disrespectful.
Former champion Iga Swiatek kicked off her US Open campaign with a 6-1, 6-2 win over Colombia's Emiliana Arango on Tuesday as the Pole aims to keep her hot streak on track in New York.
It was the 27-year-old Japanese player's first WTA title since she became a mother in July 2023.
Nine of the world's top-10 men and nine of the top-10 women have officially entered into the U.S. Open's revamped mixed doubles event, tournament organisers said on Tuesday, with former singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Emma Raducanu teaming up.
Twice defending champion Jessica Pegula crashed out of the Canadian Open after losing to Anastasija Sevastova 3-6, 6-4, 6-1 in the third round on Friday, while six-times major winner Iga Swiatek marched on with a dominant 6-2, 6-2 win over Eva Lys.
The former world No 1 has her sights set on the upcoming Australian Open as her comeback platform, and she's already deep into training following what she playfully terms 'a cool little intermission'.
Naomi Osaka and her rapper boyfriend Cordae welcomed a baby girl in Los Angeles.
Images from the US Open matches played at Flushing Meadows on Saturday
Kate Forbes, the second highest minister in Scottish government has chosen family over politics. The realisation that she must spend more time with her baby came to her in an orphanage in Pune.
Canadian forward Olivia Smith, 20, is the first female player to break the seven-figure barrier.
Japan's Osaka beat Swiss lucky loser Viktorija Golubic
Playing in only her second singles match of the year, Bouchard blasted a forehand winner to take the first set but Colombian Arango turned the tables in the second set amid a cascade of unforced errors from her opponent.
Osaka had withdrawn from the Australian Open on Sunday, without giving a reason for her pull out.
The tennis star shared the first photographs of her baby bump while visiting Japan.
From social editor to Vogue's new leader, Chloe Malle embraces her 'nepo baby' status, ready to shape the future of fashion media.
Mboko saved a match point against Kazakh ninth seed Rybakina in front of adoring home support
Naomi Osaka tumbled out of the Berlin Open first round on Tuesday
'Rome going crazy', Naomi captioned the album uploaded on her Facebook page.
Pain free Vondrousova getting old magic back on grass
'Tell me you're in Cannes without telling me you're in Cannes.'
Osaka will take plenty of positives out of the contest
New mother Osaka targets Grand Slam return at Australian Open
Naomi Osaka launched her signature swimwear line.
Safiullin upsets Muller, Moutet through in Mallorca
French Open champion Gauff is in line for a clash with fellow American Jessica Pegula.
As the 2025 French Open looms, all eyes may be on reigning champions and top seeds - but lurking just beneath the surface are several players quietly building momentum, ready to crash the party in Paris. From seasoned champions finding renewed form to rising stars with something to prove, here are four dark horses who could shake up the women's singles draw at Roland Garros.
Italian Cocciaretto stuns Pegula in big Wimbledon upset; Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen was beaten by Czech Katerina Siniakova.
Struggling Swiatek will open her campaign against Slovakian Rebecca Sramkova.
Australian Open winner Madison Keys became the latest seed to tumble out of Wimbledon 2025.
Naomi Osaka has decided to put all that turbulence behind her and defend her title at the Australian Open, which begins on January 17.
Former champion Naomi Osaka was sent packing from Indian Wells after losing in straight sets to Colombia's Camila Osorio.
The tennis ace showed off her sleek jet black extensions that cascaded down to her back.
She has emerged as one of the most measured, and perhaps most unanticipated, voices to address racial injustice in America.
Defending champions Iga Swiatek and Carlos Alcaraz powered into the second round of the French Open on Monday.
Osaka, who returned to the tour a year ago after a long maternity break, had shown glimpses of the form that won her four major titles on her run to the final in Auckland.
'A beautiful blessing has chosen me to be her mother.'
World number one Aryna Sabalenka reached the last 16 at the Miami Open when Elena-Gabriela Ruse retired injured on Saturday, while men's top seed Alexander Zverev beat Jacob Fearnley 6-2, 6-4 to reach the third round.
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