Tennis

Ostapenko overthrows Halep in the semifinals

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4 years ago

February 18, 2022

Sophia

Ostapenko overthrows Halep in the semifinals

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Latvia’s Jelena Ostapenko (21 worlds) rallied from a one-set deficit for the third time in a row to beat former world No. 1 Simona Halep on Friday to reach the WTA Finals in Dubai. , where she will face the Russian Veronika Kudermetova (31st in the world) on Saturday.

Ostapenko, who eliminated fourth fourth Grand Slam champion of the week after Sofia Kenin, Iga Swiatek and Petra Kvitova, stole Halep (23rd in the world) from the chance to claim a third crown in Dubai, winning 2-6, 7- 6. (0), 6-0.

Winner of Roland-Garros in 2017, Ostapenko advanced to the eleventh final of her career and will try to win her fifth title.

Veronika Kudermetova did not have to hit a single ball as her opponent in the semifinals, Czech Marketa Vondrousova (38th in the world), was forced to retire before their match due to an injury to her right adductor.

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Sophia Jhon is a sports journalist and author. He has worked as a news editor for Sportish and is now a sport columnist for the same publication. Alberta’s professional interests lie largely in sports news, with an emphasis on English football. He has also written articles on other sporting topics.

Tennis

Four representatives of Ukraine will play in the Australian Open 2026 qualifiers

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1 day ago

December 24, 2025

Nancy

Four representatives of Ukraine will play in the Australian Open 2026 qualifiers

Four representatives from Ukraine were included in the qualification list Australian Open 2026.

Yulia Starodubtseva (WTA 113), Angelina Kalinina (WTA 127), Daria Snigur (WTA 153) and Vitaly Sachko (ATP 153) will compete for the Australian Open main draws.

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Major qualifiers in Melbourne will be held from January 12-17.

The place at the heart of the Australian Open 2026 is guaranteed by four Ukrainian tennis players: Elina Svitolina, Marta Kostyuk, Dayana Yastremskaya and Alexandra Oleynikova.

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Source: Sport UA

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

Tennis

Svitolina will play fourth racquet match before start of Aus Open 2026

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1 day ago

December 24, 2025

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Svitolina will play fourth racquet match before start of Aus Open 2026

Ukraine’s first racket Elina Svitolina (WTA 14) became the “Opening Week” participant of the Australian Open 2026.

On January 14, 2026, the Ukrainian will play an exhibition match against Amanda Anisimova (USA, WTA 4) at the tournament’s main stadium, Rod Laver Arena.

The meeting will be held in the format of two standard sets as the deciding game and a super tiebreak up to 10 points.

There will also be four more exhibition matches: Elena Rybakina – Zheng Qingwen, Alexander Zverev – Lorenzo Musetti, Carlos Alcaraz – Alex de Minaur, Jannik Sinner – Felix Auger-Aliassime.

After the match between Svitolina and Anisimova, Rod Laver Arena will host the AO 1 Point Slam tournament, where tennis stars Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Naomi Osaka, Daniil Medvedev, Zheng Qingwen, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Jasmine Paolini will compete against amateurs.

Source: Sport UA

Nancy

I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.

Tennis

WTA Awards 2025. All award winners: best tennis player, coach and others

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December 24, 2025

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WTA Awards 2025. All award winners: best tennis player, coach and others

Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced the list of all award winners for the 2025 season.

World number one Arina Sabalenka was chosen as the best tennis player of the year. Hendrik Vleshouwers, coach of American Amanda Anisimova, received the best coach award.

Anisimova received the Progress of the Year award, while Victoria Mboko received the Newcomer of the Year award. Katerina Sinyakova / Taylor Townsend couple was chosen as the best duet of the season.

WTA Awards 2025. All award winners

The best tennis player of the season – Aryna Sabalenka
Best Duo of the Year – Katerina Sinyakova / Taylor Townsend
Progress of the Year – Amanda Anisimova
Rookie of the Year – Victoria Mboko
Comeback of the Year – Belinda Bencic
Diamond Aces (promoting tennis both on and off the court) – Coco Gauff
Peachy Kellmeier Award (for contributions to WTA players) – Gabriela Dabrowski
Karen Kranzke Sportsmanship Award – Jessica Pegula
Georgina Clarke Mother of the Year Award (awarded to retired female tennis players) – Nicole Pratt (Australian coach)
Coach of the Year – Hendrik Vleshouwers (Amanda Anisimova’s coach)
Pet of the Year (singles) – Zheng Qingwen
Favorites of the year in pairs – Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini
Shot of the year – Carolina Muchova (vs. Clara Towson in WTA 1000 semi-final in Dubai)
Match of the year – Coco Gauff vs. Zheng Qingwen (WTA 1000 semi-final in Rome – 7:6 (7:3), 4:6, 7:6 (7:4))

VIDEO. Shot of the year from Carolina Muchova

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VIDEO. Match of the year from Coco Gauff and Zheng Qingwen in Rome

Source: Sport UA

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I am a sports journalist who has worked in print and online. I have authored articles for a sports website and have covered sports news for over 6 years.